Greg Belson

Hello everyone -

I'm trying to locate and purchase an original copy of this vintage LP. Condition isn't particularly important just as long as it's an original from 1967.

MG-3066; The Heavenly Gates of Baltimore, MD - Wonderful To Know The Lord (Gospel)

Please PM if you can help.

Thanks so much!

Divine Chord Gospel Show pt. 166 – Summer Soundclash Series 2025 pt. 1 with guest DJ BIG JACKS broadcast on 26th July 2025 presented by DJ GREG BELSON

Set One by GREG BELSON

Genessee Gospel Travelers – We Need More Love (No Label)

Vocal Aires – Long Journey (Top Notch)

Gospel Shining Stars – Jesus Is Lord (Gospel Time)

Memphis Harmonizers of Memphis, TN – I’m Not Tired Yet (EJ)

Gospel Clouds of Joy – Prayer Changes Things (Big J)

Sis. Minnie Clark – That’s What He’s Looking For (WOG)

Spirits of Harmony – Troubles I See (World)

Dr James Baker – This Little Light Of Mine (NLRL)

Florida Centralaires – Call Him Jesus, Call Him Lord (DAL Productions)

Clemmons Heritage Gospel Singers – Dry Bones (Sunday Sound)

Tina Player & the Echoes – Live For Today (Lamb)

Trumpelettes of Detroit, Michigan – I’m Going Where The Sun Never Goes Down (BOS)

Harold Williamson & the Wondering Souls of N.C. – I’m Thankful (Rae Cox)

Soulette Gospel Singers – Don’t Let Go (WRJ)

Rev Walter McDaniel Jr. and the Gospel Wind – He’ll Make A Way (Champ)

Set Two by BIG JACKS

Midwestern District Choir - Wonder Children (MDC)

Julius Brockington Ensemble - God Loves People (Grace Memorial)

Herman Harris & The Voices Of Faith, Hope, & Love - Lord We Need Your Spirit (The Recording Connection)

Mary Haynes Singers - God’s Gotten Tired (Siest Stars)

Lollis Family - Everything Is Gonna Be Alright (Savior)

Reginald O’Neal Cuie - I Can Do All Things Through Christ Jesus (BRP)

Holy Disciples of Chicago, Ill - After Every Dark Cloud (Abec)

The Carl Bright Unlimited - Sweet Jesus (Gospel World)

Andrew Brown - Lord Lord (Mark)

Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church - We Got The Victory Too (No Label)

Second Ebenezer Youth Chorale - He Gave His Life (S.E.B.C)

David Cowan & The Young Messengers - In Christ I’ve Found (Praise)

Robert Vanderbilt - A Message Especially From God (Sensational)

Heavenly Band - Jesus Is The Best Thing (Sonic)

The Inspirations - Thank Him For His Love (Gospel Now Sound)

The Love Of God Singers - I Love To Praise His Name (Lark)

Children Of The Last Day - The Devil is Always Working (No Label)

Raphael Green - Don’t Mess With The Devil (No Label)

Fay Hill - This Is A Blessing (WFL)

Join us on dublab.com this Saturday 26th August @ 10am US PST (6pm UK GMT) for the DIVINE CHORD GOSPEL SHOW SUMMER SOUNDCLASH SERIES 2025.

To get things started, we head to Toronto Canada, where we find our first audio combatant, going head-to-head with your host, GREG BELSON;

Steppin' up to the plate, it's;

BIG JACKS

“Do what you love and the rest will fall into place” is a way of thinking that DJ Big Jacks has built his career & life on. In his case the labour of love has always been music. His passion for it, fueled by the inspiration of his father & family upbringing helped elevate Big Jacks’ interest in the arts from a hobby he loved to his livelihood. He's known as one half of the Grand Groove DJ's & one half of Black Rap. He has performed as an official DJ for Artizia (2004-2009) & alongside DJ A-Trak, A Tribe Called Quest, DJ Premier & has toured alongside Jay-Z's Neil Armstrong.

Lock & load your diaries for the next 4 months, as we present Gospel Soul music in a fresh & inventive slant.

Starting on Wednesday 25th June....GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL.....see you in those fields!

This coming weekends set of club and radio gigs looks like this...join me for one or all.

Today, Friday 13th June...I'm hitting the bricks to Bradford UK for tonight's gig @ the FCB Fountains Church Auditorium BD5.

A few advance tickets are still available, otherwise it's POTD.

It's my furthest north show in this years tour calendar, so come on out and hear what's in the audio crates.

This Saturday 14th June, I’ll be in Burton-On-Trent UK for the second installment of this crucial addition to the nighter calendar;

The Alternator

If rare forward thinking soul music is your cuppa, then this session has definitely gotcha well and truly covered.
Killer line up of players, beautifully branded at a fabulous venue.

Cue the ignition, flex the accelerator, turbines to speed….The Alternator’s bringin’ the high octane soul for all ya dancin’ needs!

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Tomorrow 10th June 2025 on pointblankradio.... ❤

I'll be joining Si Kurrage & Mr Shiver for another session of;

Stranger Tings

It's Show #288 of a 4 hour runaround of soulful platters plucked from the playbox for your entertainment.

Tune in live for a musical smorgasbord of audio elevation!

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Tune in today at 10am UK GMT on TWR to spiritualize your Saturday.

The Showfa and I will be joining your righteous host Alan McKinnon for a two session of soulfulful wonder tunes from the Divine Discs Collection and share the love for our brother YAM WHO?

See you across the airwaves!

💒💯💒

This Saturday, 7th June...a reunion of one of the mightiest soul & funk clubs to hit the suburbs, during the 90's.

The Great Escape featuring DJ's PONY & GREG BELSON reunites!

For 10+ years, every Thursday night, week in week out, The Great Escape created the blueprint outside of the capital playing heavy duty funk that sat side by side to evergreen soulful classics, party starters & golden era hiphop.

The basement where it all began will be packed to the rafters once again, to the sounds of then, now!

Limited tickets still available, so get your grip on here;

https://www.bacchuslatebar.com/upcoming-events/the-great-escape-reunion/

Or from Kingston's premier record store;

https://www.banquetrecords.com/the-great-escape-reunion%21-greg-belson-dj-pony/bacchus%2C-6%3A30pm-%2818%2B%29/CN070625

See you 'pon the dancefloor!

The weekends first set of gigs proper is upon us, so let's start with the last, first...coming up Sunday 8th June...it's a return to Color One Tear Black @ The Paradise, London W10.

As is par for the course, I'll have a box full of soul music you might not have heard before. One for the connoisseurs, so hustle along and see us at this heavenly social.

Divine Chord Gospel Show pt. 164 – Gospel Funk & Soul LP’s broadcast on 24th May 2025 presented by DJ GREG BELSON

Cleophus Robinson Jr – Jesus Cares For You (Ernie’s Record Parade)
Trinity Choral Ensemble – He Brought Joy (Trinity)
Rev Charles Watkins & the Pentecostal Mass Concert Choir – Bless The Lord (Praise)
Lula Collins – Suppose (HSE)
Voices of Second Baptist Church – You Need Jesus (Mills Recording Co.)
New Testament Choir 2 – Lift Him Up (Starman)
Rev D.L. Tate and the Voices of the First Charity Choir – What A Fellowship (NCR)
Supreme Angels – Calvary (Nashboro)
Lenora Young and the Philadelphia Community Choir – Well Done (Savoy)
Delores Washington and the Celestial Choir of Christ Temple Markham, ILL. – Right Now Let The Savior Bless You (Gospel)
Gospel Hummingbirds – Any Day (W. & E.)
Original Five Blind Boys of Alabama – There’s Got To Be A Change Made (Jewel)
Gospel Jubilee – I Got To Let You Know (Gospel World)
Bill Allin and the Gospelaers – Meet The Same People (Miami Gospel Sound)
“Small One” Prince Dixon – Stop Your Lying (Gospel Corner)
Holy Lights of Baltimore, Md – I’ll Be Satisfied (Savoy)
Mighty Gospel Giants – Didn’t It Rain (Minit)
Leon Lumkin and the Gospel Clefs – I Got Over (Holy Hour)
Galatian Singers – God Knows What’s Best (King)
Bowling Green State University Gospel Choir – One Of The One’s (Savoy)
Gospel Ambassadors – Every Day With Jesus (Executive)
O’Neal Twins and the Interfaith Choir of St. Louis, MO – Help Your Fellow Man (Savoy)
Rev Columbus Mann and the Columbus Mann Singers – Jesus My King (Creed)
Golden Stars – You Ain’t Living Right (Crusade)
Gospel Majors of Louisville, KY – Don’t Ever Leave Me (Jubilee)
Flying Eagles Gospel Singers – Long Way To Heaven (HSE)
Sensational Sunset Jubilaires – God Is Not A Failing God (Consolating Sound)
Clarence Thompson, Sr. and the New Spirits – Peace In The Valley (TSON)
Pastor T.L. Barrett and the Youth For Christ Choir – Ever Since (Mt. Zion Gospel Productions)
The Singers and Musicians of Washington High School, Los Angeles , California – Blue Peach (Dean Brown Productions)
Dynamic Golden Stars – Living Just Enough For The City (Gospel Time)
Five Stars of Baltimore Maryland – Make Heaven My Home (Sound of Fury)

Tomorrow, Saturday 24th May 2025 on dublab.com @ 10am US PST (6pm UK GMT)

The Divine Chord Gospel Show continues to delve that bit deeper into the crates to bring you soul music you might not have heard before. This month it's a two hour focus on tracks hidden away on LP sets;

GOSPEL FUNK & SOUL LP's

We curate a fresh playlist each & every month, bringing you brand new discoveries avoiding any repetitions over the airwaves. Something we take pride in offering, each & every month for 10+ years strong.

So for those of you already deep in the crates, you could find something new to add to your wantslist. For the listeners around the world, then hopefully you'll hear something new & exciting, as we take a glimpse into the world of deep deep gospel funk & soul, from the smallest of rural recordings around the United States.

We're running deep so please, pull up a chair....it's music you might not have heard before!

Essential Digs Gonna Get Dug!

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Join us tomorrow, Saturday 26th April @ 10am US PST on dublab.com for another edition of The Divine Chord Gospel Show.

We delve that bit deeper into the crates to bring you soul music you might not have heard before. This month it's a two hour focus on LP only tracks that are tucked away, buried on sets recorded live at communion or a local church service;

CHOIR & LIVE LP ONLY TRACKS;

DCGS strives to bring you a fresh playlist each & every month, bringing you brand new discoveries avoiding any repetitions over the airwaves. Something we take pride in offering, each & every month for nearly 15 years.

So for those of you already deep in the crates, you could find something new to add to your wantslist. For any first time listeners, then hopefully you'll hear something exciting, as we take a glimpse into the world of deep Gospel Funk & Soul, from the smallest of rural recordings around the United States.

The crates are fully loaded..

We're running deep so please, pull up a chair....it's music you might not have heard before!

 

Divine Chord Gospel Show pt. 161 – Checker Gospel LP’s Label Feature Focus pt. 2 – 1967 - 1973 broadcast on 22nd February 2025 presented by DJ GREG BELSON
 

East St. Louis Gospelettes – Soon I Will Be Done (Checker)
Power & Light Choral Ensemble – America (Checker)
The Soul Stirrers – Peter, Don’t Be Afraid (Checker)
Salem Travelers – I Love My Jesus (Checker)
Ben Branch & the Operation Breadbasket Orchestra & Choir – Motherless Child (Checker)
Gospel Six – Have You Ever Wondered (Checker)
The Salem Travelers – Wade In The Water (Checker)
The Soul Stirrers – If I Were A Bird (Checker)
Soulful Salem Travelers – Walk In The Sunshine (Checker)
The Violinaires – The Whole World Is Watching (Checker)
The Salem Travelers – Ain’t That Moving (Checker)
The Williams Singers – I’m Sorry (Checker)
The Jordan Singers – All My Sins Been Taken Away (Checker)
Harmonizing Four of Richmond, Virginia – The Harvest Is Past (Checker)
Jordan Singers – Each Day Brings About A Change (Checker)
The Williams Singers – In And Out Of Trouble (Checker)
William Singers – Don’t Give Up (Checker)
The Violinaires – Groovin’ With Jesus (Checker)
Drinkard Ensemble – Wade In The Water (Checker)
Soul Stirrers – Striving (Checker)
East St. Louis Gospelettes – God And Me (Checker)
The East St. Louis Gospelettes – Sunshine In My Heart (Checker)
Meditation Singers – What The World Needs For Christmas (Checker)
Gene Viale – How Sweet It Is (Checker)
Soul Stirrers – Must Jesus Have The Cross (Checker)
The Jordan Singers – Must Jesus Have The Cross (Checker)
The William Singers – So Good To Be Alive (Checker)
The Soulful Salem Travelers – Samson And Delilah (Checker)
The Soul Stirrers – Don’t You Worry (Checker)
The Salem Travelers – Tell It Like It Is (Checker)
Gospel Six – Blow Wind Blow (Checker)
Soul Stirrers – Jesus Is The One (Checker)
The Harmonizing Four – There’s Room At The Cross (Checker)
Martha Bass – How I Got Over (Checker)
Harold Smith Majestic Singers – Put A Little Love In Your Heart (Checker)
Gospel Six – I Don’t Mind (Checker)
Martha Bass – Move Up A Little Higher (Checker)
Aretha Franklin – While The Blood Runs Warm (Checker)

This Friday 21st February on dublab.com @ 8pm US PST, we’re excited to continue in a mini-series of broadcast sessions here at the 45 Live Radio Show Los Angeles. Each will focus on the sounds and plays all sourced on original vinyl, that are currently coming out of underground clubland across the UK.

Introducing: CLUB COLLECTORS, with my guests RHYTHM & GROOVE COLLECTIVE

This club night is the brain child of two diehard collectors that scavenge deep for underplayed, unknown, untested and undoubtedly undiluted heavy duty soulful sounds to bring to the club.

As a duo, BRIAN MAGUIRE & WARREN COCKER form the backbone of this crucial club that pushes the musical envelope just that bit further. So, absolutely that makes them the perfect guests to launch our Club Collectors Series.

Expect audio curveballs a’plenty, served up with a high octane sensibility, which makes any Rhythm & Groove Collective outting an essential session for those craving new and exciting sounds. Folks travel the length and breadth of the UK to their events, and for good reason…

Hosted by Greg Belson, CLUB COLLECTORS will set the tone and shine a light on DJ’s that put in the legwork to find the next undiscovered discovery.

It’s the future now sound of then…and when you hear the show, that’ll make perfect sense.

This is 45 Live!

 

This Saturday 22nd February 2025.....the second DCGS of 2025 is here, with pt. 2 of a 2 part feature presented on dublab.com @ 10am US PST.

We're focusing on the brand new compilation drop by Honest Jon's;

LIFE IN HEAVEN IS FREE
Checker Gospel 1961-1973

Compiled by Greg Belson & David Hill, with sleeve notes written by Grammy Award nominated Robert Marovich, it's the first legally licensed examination of this amazing label.

Pt. 2 features tracks for The Later Years - 1967 thru 1973, with music provided by mainstays of the Chicago Gospel scene and beyond.

The comp is available on limited double LP gatefold vinyl only - no CD, no digital or promo 45’s, so grab a copy whilst stock lasts.

https://www.discogs.com/release/32394075-Various-Life-in-Heaven-is-Free-Checker-Gospel-1961-1973

“A shoo-in for soul compilation of the year.”?? Judge for yourself and tune in for a deeper dive into the catalog.

Essential Digs Gettin' Dug!

 

Pt. 2 of the Checker Gospel LP Feature Focus coming up next week!



 

Here ya go, Roburt…tune in today on dublab.com

One of the rarer 45's from my Rugby playlist
 

Join us on Saturday 25th January 2025 @ 10am US PST (6pm UK GMT) on dublab.com

The first DCGS of 2025 is here, with pt. 1 of a 2 part feature. We're focusing on the brand new compilation drop by Honest John's;

LIFE IN HEAVEN IS FREE
Checker Gospel 1961-1973

Compiled by Greg Belson & David Hill, with sleeve notes written by Grammy Award nominated Robert Marovich, it's the first legally licensed examination of this amazing label.

Pt. 1 features tracks for The Early Years - 1961 thru 1967, with music provided by mainstays of the Chicago Gospel scene and beyond.

The comp is available on limited double LP gatefold vinyl only - no CD, no digital or promo 45’s, so grab a copy whilst stock lasts.

https://www.discogs.com/release/32394075-Various-Life-in-Heaven-is-Free-Checker-Gospel-1961-1973

“A shoo-in for soul compilation of the year.”?? Judge for yourself and tune in for a deeper dive into the catalog.

Essential Digs Gettin' Dug!

 

This Friday 17th January on dublab.com @ 8pm US PST, we’re excited to kick off a brand new mini-series of broadcast sessions here at the 45 Live Radio Show Los Angeles. Each will focus on the sounds and plays all sourced on original vinyl, that are currently coming out of underground clubland across the UK.

Introducing;

CLUB COLLECTORS

with my first guests;

BOOGALOO REVUE

This club night is the brain child of two diehard collectors that scavenge deep for underplayed, unknown, untested and undoubtedly undiluted heavy duty soulful sounds to bring to the club.

As a duo, PAUL VINE and MOOGALOO form the backbone of this crucial club that pushes the musical envelope just that bit further. So, absolutely that makes them the perfect guests to launch our Club Collectors Series.

Expect audio curveballs a’plenty, served up with a high octane sensibility, which makes Boogaloo Revue an essentail session for those craving new and exciting sounds. Folks travel the length and breadth of the UK to their events, and for good reason…

Hosted by Greg Belson, CLUB COLLECTORS will set the tone and shine a light on DJ’s that put in the legwork to find the next undiscovered discovery.

It’s the future now sound of then…and when you hear the show, that’ll make perfect sense. 🙏

Cheers!

🚂💯🚂

 

Divine Chord Gospel Show pt. 159 – broadcast on 28th December 2024 Xmas Hootenanny presented by DJ GREG BELSON & HEAVY STEPPIN featuring a SPOTLIGHT on the Grammy Nominated HARLEM GOSPEL TRAVELERS – Rhapsody LP on Colemine Records.

Set One by Greg Belson

New Mount Vernon Concert Radio Recording Choir – Behold His Face (New Mount Vernon Productions)
“The Small One” Prince Dixon – You Don’t Need No Doctor (Gospel Corner)
The Preacher – Always There (Echo Edits)
The Preacher – The Blessing (Echo Edits)

Harlem Gospel Travelers - Rhapsody Feature Focus pt. 1

Jesus Rhapsody pt. 1
God’s Been Good To Me
Somebody’s Watching You
How Can I Lose

Set Two by Greg Belson

Jimme Ellis and the Riverview Spiritual Singers – Keep On Trying (MJ
Wonderful Harmonizers – If I Can Make It (Praise)
Gospel Nevilles Brothers – Just A Little Talk With Jesus (No Label)

Harlem Gospel Travelers - Rhapsody Feature Focus pt. 2

Get Involved
God’s Love
Searching For The Truth
We Don’t Love Enough

Set Three by Greg Belson

Evangelist Crusaders – I Am The Way (Sacred Knof)
Gospel Soul Searchers of San Jose, CA – By And By (United Sound)
Ruby and the Dreamers – Go On And Move (Pavilion)
Shirley Fergins & the Chosen Generation Children’s Choir – Jesus Will (Do It For You) (Apostolic)
L.C. Thomas Choir – He’s My Friend (Praise)

Set Four by Heavy Steppin

Wearyland Singers – If You See Me Doing Wrong (Timothy Records)
Paul Owens And The Capital City Star Singers – Generation Gap (ABC Songbird)
The Relatives – Walking On (Lewis)
The Soulifters – Children Get Together (Charioteer Records)
Rev H. M. Bolden And The Rock Of Salvation Holiness Church Choir – No Hiding Place
Bill Caskey And the New Love Singers – Feeling In My Body (Lisa Records)
Denise Harper And The Sons Of Peace – Stay With Me Lord (Riviera Sounds)
Monte Stephens – I'm Glad He Died For Me (Tee Cee Records )
Soul Of Joy Singers Of Washington, D.C. – I Don't Want My Soul To Be Lost (Pinewood Records)
Spiritual Starlites Of Atlanta, Ga. – Coming Through The Years (ASL (Atlanta Soul Liberation)
Father John – Do The Father John (1000% Platinum 'N Gold Records)
Friendly Travelers – Let Jesus Lead You (Malaco Records)
Gospel Dynamics – Everything's Gonna Be Alright (Champ Records)
Sensational Twilight Of Brooklyn N.Y. – He's Real (ARK Records) 
Messiahs Of Glory – Can't Find No Other Love (HOB)
Holy Disciples Of Chicago, Ill. – Work On (One Way Records)
Gospel Crusaders – Love, Peace And Harmony (ASL (Atlanta Soul Liberation)
Gospel Truthettes – Message To The People (Gospel Truthettes)

45 Live Radio Show broadcast on 6th December 2024 featuring ANDY COBB & hosted by DJ Greg Belson

DJ Format – 45 Live Theme
 
Set One by DJ Greg Belson
 
Wayne Bennett – Rocking (Funky Broadway)
Baby Washington – Is It Worth It
Lois Blaine – Stop It Baby
Dossie Terry – Soul Food
Smokie Brook – Long Time Ago
W. Welch Band – Hey Girl
Tac Taylor – Cut You Loose
Jimmy (Preacher) Ellis – (C’mon) Dance To The Drumbeat
Nu-Trons – Beat
The Preacher – Always There
The Preacher – The Blessing
 
Guest Mix in session featuring ANDY COBB
 
Lonnie Smith – Move Your Hand pt. 1
Henry Peters and the Imperials – Master Groove
Gentleman June Gardner – It’s Gonna Rain
Preston Love and His Band – Cissy Popcorn
Bobby Dunn – Do The Bobby Dunn
Magic Sam – I’ll Pay You Back
Helene Smith – You Got To Be A Man
Mary Holmes – Soul Brother
Vivian Reed – Walk On My Side
The Edetts with the Famosas – In Misery
Saxie Russell – El Monkey
Johnny S. Kool & the Sycles – Peel The Banana pt. 1
Willie Hamilton and the Courts – Cheer Up
Johnny Jones and the King Casuals – It’s Gonna Be Good
Junior & the Classics – Kill The Pain
York Wilborn’s Psychedelic Six – Funky Football
Diane Jenkins – I Need You
Ron Buford – Deep Soul pt. 1
Johnny Williams – Breaking Point
The Majors – Rap, Rap, Rap
Alvin Cash & the Crawlers – Twine Time
Little Willie Jones – You’re Welcome To Try
Little Bob and the Lollipops – Are You Ever Coming Home
Ricky Allen – Cut You A-Loose
 
Set Two by DJ Greg Belson

L.C. Steels – Losin’ Boy
Carl Stewart and the Sonics – I’m Gonna Blow This Town
Sam Hankins and the Ho-Dads – Shotgun
4 Dimensions – 10 O’Clock Soul Meeting
King Cobras – Get Frogish pt. 1
Sonny Knight Quartet – The Groove Is On
Jimmy Johnson and the Lucky Hearts – Let’s Get A Line pt. 1
Londonaires – Room 23
King Louie with the Court Jesters – Broadway Up Tight
Bodie McKenzie and the Mighty Makers – Cut The Cane