Greg Belson

This is the forth in a series of mini mixes focusing on 5 tracks by a single artist. https://www.mixcloud.com/gregbelson/artist-focus-five-little-shadows/ These will mostly be specializing in the world of gospel soul and funk, hopefully shedding some light to artists that have gone far too long without their due recognition. For this spotlight, we head to Southern Florida for the incredible music of the Little Shadows. The Shadows are a self contained group led by their father, Rev Freddie Davis & feature family members Althea, Revi, Leslie, Glenile & Francene Davis....all are talented instrumentalists as well as having a brace of amazing vocals. The group began touring South of Florida & crossing into Georgia in 1965. Lead vocals were generally shared between Althea & Leslie, the baby of the group.....without doubt the two power house performances featured here are from Althea. A vocalist that surely should have gained way more shine....be amazed by these Shadows! The track's here are presented on 4 labels; Du-Vern, Mission, Lesley & Zan.

Please join me on dublab.com, Wednesday 24th December @ 2pm US PST (10pm UK time), for the next installment of the Divine Chord Gospel Show pt. 42.... https://dublab.com/ Today is the last show of 2014 so we'll be looking to close out the year in style. It's been a fantastic year for us sharing this amazing music to all corners of the globe....something that I thought we'd never achieve. Your listenership is truly valued so thanks so much for supporting this humble broadcast. To close out the year, I've selected 21 original 45's for your entertainment, starting with a clutch of obscure funky soul cuts, before heading to deep, deep soul territory. And then to round off, we'll pound the dancefloor for a series of modern soul tracks that will be getting their debut spins. Join us please, and Happy Holidays to all our listeners! If you missed the last show, here's the archived mixcloud link; https://www.mixcloud.com/gregbelson/divine-chord-gospel-show-pt-41/ Also, please feel free to explore and subscribe to our youtube channel featuring some of the choicest 45's to be played on the show. We've just surpassed our 200th video, so please check it out and subscribe here; https://www.youtube.com/user/DivineChordGospel/videos?flow=grid&view=0 Set your e-dials for dublab.com and we'll see you there....cheers! https://www.facebook.com/events/744108829008360/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

All titles are still available and no offers made as yet....kinda surprising considering the Singing Tones is the rarest release on Velvet, even more so than the Deloris Ealy's, as well as the Rena Lockett. Please PM your offers....you might get lucky ;)

Delivery will be from California @ $4 within the US, $12.75 worldwide. All in US DOLLARS. PRICES ON THIS LOT ARE NEGOTIABLE, SO A BEST OFFER CAN EASILY SECURE ANY 45 HERE. PLEASE PM YOUR OFFERS ASAP. THESE ARE MOSTLY SINGLE COPIES SO FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. Thanks! Rena Lockett & the Lockett Singers 'My light' (International Kingdom) VG (clip here is from the copy on offer) **SOLD** The Singing Tones ‘I’ll be searching’ (Velvet) G+ **SOLD** The Sensational ‘Jesus gave me water’ (Skyway) M- $50 The Chimes of Joy ‘Look at Jesus on the cross’ (KSS) M- $30 New Gospelaires of Los Angeles ‘Talkin’ to the man’ (Sky High) VG $15 https://www.divshare.com/download/17317441-685 Southern Hummingbirds of Buffalo, Virginia ‘Pass me not’ (Pinewood) VG+ $30 Sensational Darling Brothers ‘Through the years’ (Brighter Days) Weak VG **SOLD** Sensational Friendly Six ‘Not a friend like Jesus’ (One-Way) VG- $20 The L.A. Singing Travelers ‘Step by step we are going to make it’ (Bud) VG++ $25 https://www.divshare.com/download/26414984-bc2 Ponder Brothers ‘Somehow I’ve got to make it’ (HSE) VG+ $25 https://www.divshare.com/download/25576177-ac0 Gospel Cavaliers of Detroit ‘Nobody but you’ (Gospel Cavaliers of Detroit) VG- $20 https://www.divshare.com/download/26449647-e94 Jordan Gospel Singers ‘God will help you’ (Jewel) VG++ $10

Hope you don't mind the pitch to help your sale, mate....a constant spin for me over the last coupla years, including Glastonbury Festival where this had the stage moving as well as the Soul Togetherness Weekender. A recent pickup for one of the 'Masters of Soul' DJ's too in London and already playlisted. Great price for a tricky record to source....the only way is up with this 45.

Sorted, thanks!

This is the third in a series of mini mixes focusing on 5 tracks by a single artist. https://www.mixcloud.com/gregbelson/artist-focus-five-the-swan-mellarks/ These will mostly be specializing in the world of gospel soul and funk, hopefully shedding some light to artists that have gone far too long without their due recognition. For this spotlight, we head to Chicago, Ill by way of Nashville, TENN to check out the Swan Mellarks. Lead vocalist Joe Paries, was quoted as saying in 1988 ‘I love fast, I love slow, but I get the most feeling when I take a slow number and really express it to the audience’. And with this mix, it’s without any doubt at all, that the slow burning cuts really are first class. Lead was shared between Mr Paries, Clem Boyd, John Adams & Lynnell Harris and were based in Chicago. Valberst had an office based in Nashville leaving their strapline to be ‘Chicago — Nashville Sound’, & their product was distributed out of LA by Kent Records. The track's here are presented on just the one label; Valberst out of Nashville via Chicago.

For set sale, delivery from California @ $4 within the US, $12.75 worldwide Soul Stirrers 'I'm trying to be your friend' (Jewel) M- (small XOL on label flip) Price in US DOLLARS = $40 + shipping **REDUCED TO $30** **ON HOLD** https://www.divshare.com/download/26535265-b0a Superb soulful dancer that's still under many radars.

This is the second in a series of mini mixes focusing on 5 tracks by a single artist. https://www.mixcloud.com/gregbelson/artist-focus-five-the-voices-of-nashville/ These will mostly be specializing in the world of gospel soul and funk, hopefully shedding some light to artists that have gone far too long without their due recognition. For this spotlight, we travel to Nashville, TENN for the aptly named The Voices of Nashville. The mix is crafted as a flow to highlight their amazing versatility from killer balladeers to heavy groove laden funk masters. The group was organized by Dr. Morgan Babb from the WVOL Radio Station. Two of the members were plucked from the Fairfield Four, a famous group touring the circuit at that time. Willie Love and Thomas Huggins, Jr. provided most of the lead vocals, alternating between such tender ballads as the Chanita release, to the driving dancefloor soul of the Hoyt Sullivan Enterprises era. The track's here are presented on four different labels; Chanita, HSH, HSE, & Creed, all out of Nashville.

For set sale, delivery from California @ $4 within the US, $12.75 worldwide Margaret Moss & the Three Stars 'Don't let it be too late' (Three Stars) Weak VG (plays SUPERB for the visual grade, please check clip), WOL Price in US DOLLARS = $200 + shipping **ON HOLD** https://www.divshare.com/download/26532705-9ac Killer gospel funk dancefloor dynamite. Rare disc and is a proven club winner!

Here's the first in a series of mini mixes focusing on 5 tracks by a single artist. https://www.mixcloud.com/gregbelson/artist-focus-five-the-peerless-four/ These will mostly be specializing in the world of gospel soul and funk, hopefully shedding some light to artists that have gone far too long without their due recognition. To launch the series, we head to Norfolk, VA and present to you The Peerless Four. For this selection, I've constructed the mix to show their versatility from sublime harmony lead ballads, to a more uptempo funkier setting. Lead vocal duties were often shared within the group, including Johnny Ross, Calvin Wilson, Garland Owens and Clyde Burston. Production was often handled by Martin Culpepper, who was rumored to be a harsh businessman that many didn't want to deal with. I hasten to add that I don't have any hard facts to justify that claim, so I maintain that it's speculation from research on my part. The 45's here are presented on three different labels; Calvary, Job's and Bal - Clair, all out of Virginia.

Cheers for the insight, Andy.....I was a little young in the early 80's to be buying from John's lists, but I figured there must have been a 'story' surrounding the New Way disc. Still not a lot of people seem to know it, but I have seen it crop up on the odd playlist. The label itself has at least 10 other titles attached to it, so not a one off, which leads me to think that at least 300/500 were pressed.

Thanks so much for the comment....I'm familiar with the Donnie Scales but don't own a copy as yet. Nice 45, no doubt! When I heard the Gospel Angelics, my immediate thought was how great it will sound next to this 45;

Thanks alot for the message.....so you have another copy of the Gospel Angelics? Just trying to gauge how many of these are out there! And yeah, I know about the Rev. Rufus....seen it listed around Soul Source (a quick scoot around sees a listing in December 2012), plus I can see a few copies have floated through ebay. I didn't make any offers on it in the past cos there's something about it that's not quite clicking with me. But I'll stay with it.....that might change.

Cheers for the comment......I'm thinking late 70's, but it easily could have crept into the early 80's. Very difficult to date these kind of discs......anywhere between '79 and '84, I reckon.

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Cheers for the post, Nev....ha, yep.....having to score 1,000's of happy clappy tunes to find 'The One'.....diggin' for gospel is like being in 'The Matrix'.....ha!

I had actually toyed with that, but hey, it's such a good 45 and from my findings, very rare at any rate, a c/u kind of defeats the point. I'd rather share this one, no doubt.

Cheers for the link....I'd say it's not a later version of the same song, but it's hard to be 100%. There's no writer info linking the 45 to the CD release either....worth exploring though. Thanks!

Before we kick things off, it would be great if we could keep the thread as positive as possible. I appreciate that crossover is not to everyone's style on this board so if it's not your cup of tea, that's absolutely fine.....there's plenty of room elsewhere on the board to discuss other things. Cheers for your understanding . I found this 45 mid summer and it was one of those 45's that struck me the very first second I heard it.....amazing crossover with a superb arrangement and killer vocal. For me, it catapults it into a 'must have' disc. I've been trying to source information now for close to 6 months and come up completely dry. So I thought at this point, I'd hand it over to you guys for thoughts, opinions and possibly some information, if we can find any. I can't find any other copies, so at the moment in the collector world, is this it....always dubious about saying that, but usually when you do, other copies potentially come out of the woodwork. Here's the youtube clip; Positive discussion comments are welcome..........cheers!

Here's the 41st installment of The Divine Chord Gospel Show which appears monthly on dublab.com. https://www.mixcloud.com/gregbelson/divine-chord-gospel-show-pt-41/ Over the last few months, I've been stockpiling a selection of heavy hitting, rare 45's that given the right exposure, will appeal to any dancefloor worldwide. The first section this month focus's on 7 original cuts that are complete unknowns....so far. Raw soul music, freshly discovered! For pt. 2, we feature a slew of amazing downtempo, sweet and ultra deep 45's. Check the amazing offering from The Vigilights as well as the killer from the United Voices out of South Carolina. And the stone cold tremelo guitar of the Silver Wings...outstanding! And for pt. 3, we head to stepper territory once again. A series of slower tempo tunes designed for the later dancefloor spots....intro'd by the smooth funk of the first 3 cuts, before crossing it out with the mighty Revival. But just wait for The Gospel Angelics!!

Thanks so much to those of you that tuned in live to The Divine Chord Gospel Show pt. 41.....I guess we could call it 'The Thanksgiving Edition'! Here's the playlist, all played on original 45's.....the archived mixcloud link will be live within the next 48 hours. The Divine Chord Gospel Show pt. 41 originally broadcast on Dublab.com Wednseday 26th November 2014, hosted by DJ Greg Belson The Flying Clouds of August, GA 'Don't let the devil ride' (Pitch) Hank Thompson and the Echoes of Joy 'Down on my knees' (No Label) Wondering Stars 'Talkin' about Jesus' (Revelation) Six Voices of Zion 'In a time like this' (Effie) The Soul Lifters 'I want a crown' (Omar) Elder J. Ward and the Gospel Four 'A change is gonna come' (D-Vine Spirituals) The Violinetts 'There's a God somewhere' (Dove) Talkset The Good Samaritan Singers of Macedonia Baptist Church 'Something on my mind' (Prestige) The Silver Wings 'Nobody's fault but mine' (No Label) Solomairs 'Come out of the wilderness' (Skyway) The Vigilights 'Lonely journey' (No Label) Freedom Gospel Singers 'I told the Lord' (M and R) Mighty Silvertones 'Sinner man' (Soundtrack) United Voices of Jesus Apostolic Choir 'He died for you and I' (United) Talkset Fabulous Straughter Bros 'I'm so glad I found the Lord' (Holy Cross) The Southern Sons 'I need the Lord' (D-Vine Spirituals) J. Paries & the Swan Mellarks 'Tribute to Mahalia Jackson' (Valberst) Revival 'We come to praise his name' (Harmony) The Gospel Angelics 'We are children' (True Gospel) Soproco Gospel Singers 'Time is moving' (Soproco)

Wow, Easyjet allowed you on the flight with your records? I was flying to Edinburgh a few years back and they refused me taking my discs on board because, and I quote 'Sir, you can break them in half and use them as stabbing implements'......I sh*t you not. I guess they've changed their policy with such things, but still, it's always best to check with the bucket airlines. As far as Ryanair is concerned, weight can be an issue as well. I think the limit is 9 kg's. I stuffed my Zomo bag that holds around 150 paper sleeved 45's (ie no cardboard outer), and it weighed just under 9kg's.....so I was OK. Zomo bags have a similar construct to Magma, so you should be OK with weight; if you're concerned about it, buy a weighing hook on Amazon for a fiver. As said before, you REALLY don't want your tunes in the hold in a Magma bag, mate. Good luck!

Broadcasting live tomorrow..... 3 sections of 7 x 7"s for your enjoyment. All of these are brand new additions to the collection which are particularly heavy hitting and in most cases getting their first play on air anywhere. For the first set of 7 discs, I'll be playing a bunch of club bound cuts, the sort of sound that will be big coming to a club near you soon....and all of them are first time plays! So, notepads at the ready cos they're all pretty tasty! Then for the second set of 7, it's beautiful ballads, sweet soul rola's and deep, deep soul for your consideration......and for the last 7, it's crossover territory including a few absolutely insane 45's that are destined for bigger things. Join us on 26th November at 2pm US PST (10 pm UK time)....this one's gonna be a classic! ;)

Please join me on dublab.com, Wednesday 26th November @ 2pm US PST (10pm UK time), for the next installment of the Divine Chord Gospel Show pt. 41.... https://dublab.com/ Over the last few months, I've been accumulating a stack of heavy hitting dancefloor oriented funk and soul cuts into the playbox, and it's now time to unleash them on air. A whole mess of seriously rare and seriously good tunes all on original 45 that are just waiting to be heard. As usual, I'll have some stunning deep and sweet soul rola's and riders too, before dropping some killer crossover gear, that's ripe for some exposure. If you haven't checked out the show yet, then this is the one to take your cherry. For those of you that are avid listeners....this one's gonna be a tad tasty! For those of you that missed the last show, here's the mixcloud link; https://www.mixcloud.com/gregbelson/divine-chord-gospel-show-pt-40/ Also, please feel free to explore and subscribe to our youtube channel featuring some of the choicest 45's to be played on the show. We've just uploaded our 200th video, so please check it out and subscribe here; https://www.youtube.com/user/DivineChordGospel/videos?flow=grid&view=0 And for the 45's of Fury hour, we'll be hosting a residents only trip into sweet soul territory. These shows are always pretty popular, and it's been a while since we lowered the tempo's. So I'll be joined by DJ Andy Cobb as we explore the slower, sweeter side of our record collections. The full tracklistings will be available after the show is archived. Set your e-dials for dublab.com and we'll see you there!