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Not so much grit but some bite, as with few of the early R&B orientated stuff, I do like LaBrenda Ben's Chaperone.

I'm sure the soul community will want to know of Freddie North's passing this week, aged 86. He wasn't big on interviews about his music career, though I think Tony Rounce had more success for the Kent CD release, than my attempts. Freddie was also a panelist as part of the permanent digital Nashville R&B exhibition (by the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum). Will probably post up a link later.

Autumn issue of Soul Up North (#125) now in stock at A Nickel and a Nail—contents and ordering details: https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/collections/fanzines-magazines/products/soul-up-north-issue-125-october-2025 A Nickel And A NailSOUL UP NORTH - ISSUE #125 (OCTOBER 2025).This issue's contents: GOOD TUNES & GREAT GROOVES - Dave Halsall FUNK IN YO’ FACE – PHILLYFUNK - Howard Priestly SUBSTANCE & STYLE - Steven Riley SOUL SPOTLIGHT – BENNY GORDON REVISITED – PART

Just one example of the music history books we have in stock. This week at A Nickel And A Nail, all orders will be sent post free if using the code FREEPOST25 (in fact, the code applies to all items on the site this week) Link: https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/collections/books/products/pittsburgh-diamond-the-soul-of-tommy-hunt-stephen-stevlor

A bit late in the day for this thread, but for those who didn't catch the piece I did on The Cellar (relevent to the Soul Inc. story with the LP connection), here it is. https://cultura.me.uk/2025/09/07/the-cellar-a-charlotte-music-venue-remembered/

Juke strips for sale tonight, all 60s soul / R&B inc. Wendy Rene, Barbara Lewis, Kelly Brothers, James Carr, Major Lance, Magnificent Men, Ediie and Ernie, Willie Hightower, various Motown artists etc. £15 plus post for the lot. UK buyers only please on these and payment via PayPal. Half proceeds of all the soul/ R&B memorabilia I’m selling goes to World Central Kitchen who work in Gaza and other regions requiring humanitarian aid. PM to reserve.

The soul / R&B original memorabilia offerings continue. Garnet Mimms performance contract (Phil Walden Artists & Promotions) today. The contract is dated October 1965, for a combined appearance of Garnet Mimms with (band of) Leroy Lloyd and the Swinging Dukes. For a wee bit of history and context, here goes: The venue the booking is for is the Pi Kappa Phi frat house (University of Alabama). The lobby of that frat house was big enough to be used for bands to set up stage, and the booking is for December 3, 1965 - presumably their end-of-semester Christmas bash. The original house was burnt down in 2019, after lying dormant for 20 years. As an aside, Mimms' appearance here was in the same year he recorded “It was easier to hurt her" for United Artists, and just before “Looking for you” was released. Leroy Lloyd was a South Carolina musician / band leader who had settled in Georgia by this point, so with Phil Walden's Artists and Promotions based in Macon, the coupling of Mimms and Lloyd's Swinging Dukes is logical. Lloyd had his own releases through to at least the mid 1970s - writing, producing and recording via Minaret. £30 plus post secures this one. UK buyers only please and PayPal. PM to reserve. 50% of sales are donated to World Central Kitchen who work in Gaza and other regions requiring humanitarian aid. So much more to come too, from the likes of Johnnie Taylor, ZZ Hill, Betty Wright, The Enchanters, the Kelly Brothers, Percy Sledge, Joe Simon, Roscoe Shelton, Sam and Dave, Ann Peebles, Mel and Tim, Peggy Scott and Jo Jo Benson, Willie Hightower, Otis Clay, JImmy Hughes, Mark IV, Clarence Carter and a boatload more! If you'd like to see any individual artist items before I post up in sales just PM me and I'll send pics / details, no obligation to buy etc.

The soul / R&B original memorabilia offerings continue. The Van Dykes performance contract (Phil Walden Artists & Promotions) today. The contract is dated June 1967, the same year that "Save my love for a rainy day" for Mala which was released in the December. The specific venue for the appearance is "to be confirmed", but most likely was in North Carolina. The original top copy (shown here) is £20. I also have 2 carbon copies made at the time the office drew up the document for £10 each. Can send images of the carbon copies on request. UK buyers only and PayPal please, and PM to reserve. 50% of sales are donated to World Central Kitchen who work in Gaza and other regions requiring humanitarian aid.

Quick job lot here of non-U.K. picture cover 45s: Brenton Wood - Two time loser - Spanish Hispa Vox ex (absolutely one of his best!) Gene McDaniels - Citta Vuota (Italian-sung version of Its a lonely town - Italian Liberty vg- (unfortunately the cover has seen better days) Righteous Brothers - He will break your heart - South African tri-centre ex Just £20 for the lot, and post free (UK buyers and PayPal only on these please). PM to reserve. Will even chuck in a another couple of random freebies.

More soul / R&B music industry related memorabilia for sale. Two Roscoe Shelton US performance contracts up for grabs today. Ties in with his Sound Stage 7 period ('65 - '68ish); both are from spring 1966, and for Florida / Mississippi venues. Just £10 each plus £5 post, or take both post free. UK buyers and PayPal only please. PM to reserve etc.

I have this original Sam and Dave performance contract (Phil Walden Artists and Promotions) up for sale. Drawn up on 8th November 1965 for two shows later that month, at a venue to be arranged (likely in South Carolina). The document outlines the deposits, fees, and T&Cs. In decent physical condition considering its age, with no major tears or defacement etc. Another piece of soul music history that would look great framed in the record room! £25 secures (plus £5 postage). Pm to reserve. Sorry, UK buyers only on this one. There will be lots more of these soul / R&B memorabilia items to come. 50% of proceeds will be going to World Central Kitchen who are providing cooked meals, bread and associated humanitarian aid in Gaza.

A unique piece of soul music / R&B history here for sale. ZZ Hill 1967 performance contract for sale, from the office estate of Phil Walden Artists and Promotions. For an appearance at Club Artlisa in Gastonia, North Carolina. Shows dates, fees and rehearsal / scheduling of shows. In great condition considering age. One for framing in the record room! £20 secures and post free (UK buyers only on this, sorry, and payment by PayPal). PM to reserve.

Quick job lot here of non U.K. picture cover 45s: Brenton Wood - Two time loser - Spanish Hispa Vox ex (absolutely one of his best!) Gene McDaniels - Citta Vuota (Italian-sung version of Its a lonely town - Italian Liberty vg- (unfortunately the cover has seen better days) Righteous Brothers - He will break your heart - South African Verve tri-centre ex Just £20 for the lot, and post free (UK buyers and PayPal only on these please). DM to reserve.

Anyone interested in street murals? "Discovering the Street Art of Santiago's Barrio Bellavista" is a short piece I put together on one of my sites: https://cultura.me.uk/2025/08/05/discovering-the-street-art-of-santiagos-barrio-bellavista/

I have a pile of mint copies here for sale of the Big Man Records repackage of The Embers superb double sider “Just Crazy ‘bout you baby” / “Aware of love”. Complete with picture cover, card inserts (and sleeve notes by yours truly! ). Just £10 each plus £5 post (any quantity). Sorry but UK buyers and PayPal only on these. DM to reserve.