Greg Belson

Broadcasting live later on today.........cheers!

Please join me on dublab.com, Wednesday 27th August @ 2pm US PST (10pm UK time), for the next installment of the Divine Chord Gospel Show pt. 38.... https://dublab.com/ For pt. 38, we're gonna be unloading some serious uptempo rarities from the likes of Dorothy Glass, pretty much from the get go. And check for the ultra obscure but miraculously beautiful offering from the Beatrice Brown Singers. As usual, the show is divided into 3 parts with the 2nd section dropping into deeper, spiritual, more soulful offerings....there's a whole brace of new offerings ready for your ears. Part 3 is for the modern soul dancers out there, so shine up your shoes and slay some leather ;) For those of you that missed the last show, here's the mixcloud link; https://www.mixcloud.com/gregbelson/divine-chord-gospel-show-pt-37-glastonbury-festival-recap/ 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. https://www.youtube.com/user/DivineChordGospel/videos?flow=grid&view=0 This months '45's of Fury' hour broadcasting at 3pm US PST (11pm UK time) features the vinyl selections of the Leeds legend that is Jackie Hoodoo.....a fine gent with an ear for quality girl group discs, as well as a penchant for the blues. His set will be laced with r&b delicacies that will get you lindyhoppin' across the floor. If you're feelin' brave, step out and strut the 'Hoodoo' whilst Jackie and I go toe to toe in our own little soundclash. Top quality assured, no doubt! Set your e-dials for dublab.com and celebrate with us!

For set sale....delivery from the UK @ cost Donnie Elbert 'Where did our love go' (All Platinum) STEREO AP-3007 Jacket = M- Vinyl = VG+ Price in US DOLLARS = $35 Please PM if you need pics and to reserve. Thanks alot!

Despite kickin' off a little late yesterday, I still managed to squeeze out about an hours worth of rare gospel soul & funk 45's on Thierry J Cochet's 'House Call' radio show on ntslive. Cheers for the invite, good sir.....as always, it's just so much fun DJ'ing these records. Thanks to all of you who tuned in live including the Russian connection. Here's yesterdays runners and riders, in order....and I think a mixcloud archive link should be available soon! ;) The Gospel Carolettes 'I'm satisfied' (Su-Ann) Brother James Elam of Newport News, Virginia 'This little light of mine' (E.Jay) Church of God in Christ Youth Choir 'Strive!' (Redeem) Joyful Gospel Singers 'Jesus is sweet I know' (Joy Recording Co.) The M&W Gospel Singers 'My change has come' (Antioch) Cliff Mason and the Gospel Truth 'Get ready (Jesus is coming)' (Spirited) Pearl Farano and the High Lites of Joy 'Who's your boss' (Pearlsfar) Heavenly Vibrations of Augusta, Georgia 'I have a friend' (Gospel Express) The Harris Special 'To make things better' (Revelation) Voices of Heaven 'Voices on the move' (Love Productions, Inc.) The Southern Travelers of Anniston, Al. 'Jesus will' (Southern Travelers) Gospel Ambassadors 'Thank you Jesus' (Pray) Spiritual Four 'If you think your God is dead' (Sendus) Moton Records, Inc. 'It's a beautiful world' (Moton Records, Inc.) The Vocalaries of Newport News, Virginia 'Come by here' (Pinewood) Jesse James 'Move on out of my way' (Tru-Soul) Golden Jubilee Gospel Singers 'He cares for me' (Golden Jubilee Gospel Singers) The Sensational Skylarks 'Jesus, oh how I love you' (Sensational Skylarks) The Christian Harmonizers 'Troubles of the world' (Hummingbird)

Relisting due to a potential sale falling through. Delivery will from the UK @ cost. The Rice Brothers 'Follow the leader' (Power-House) M- Price in US DOLLARS = $400.00 **ON HOLD** Killer LA funky soul that brought you the William Powell 'Heartache souvenirs', and arguably rarer too! Youtube clip for reference only, and not from the copy on offer, thanks!

Delivery will be from the UK for these records; Prices are in US DOLLARS (current exchange rate is GBP1.00 = $1.69) Benny Scott and the Soul Masters 'No other woman but you' (Mellow Town) M- $375 **SOLD** Uptempo thumpin' funky dancer! The 4th Generation 'Take my love' (De Brossard) VG+ $200 **ON HOLD** Bangin' cut for the more upfront dancefloors. Jerry White & the Under Funk 4 - 'Hot foot' (W&D) VG $300 No soundclip online. PM if you'd like to hear a soundclip. Cheers! The Rice Brothers 'Follow the leader' (Power-House) M- $400 **ON HOLD** Tough 45 to locate, and from the same small LA label that brought you William Powell 'Heartache souvenirs', The 3 Steps, Little Howard Rice etc. Rare disc! Willenette Gospel Singers of Los Angeles, Cal. 'Pray on my child' / 'My Lord and I' (No Label) VG- Price in US DOLLARS = $200 Super rare 45 to locate out of LA. This is only the second copy I've ever seen. Beautifully sparse, raw production, yet loaded with soul. Phenomenal 2 sider that you just don't see for sale. https://www.divshare.com/download/25576130-c50 The Singing Tones 'I'll be searching' (Velvet) G+ (has been previously stored without a sleeve. No deep scratches or gouges, plays through great for the visual grade!) Price in US DOLLARS = $125 Arguably the rarest 45 on the Velvet label, certainly more so than any of Deloris Ealy's output ('I've been looking' included). Incredible harmony ballad featuring the phenomenal vocals of Eddie Cox. https://www.divshare.com/download/25825524-0e6 The Southland Singers 'Serve the Lord' (Hob is Gospel) M- Price in US DOLLARS = $100 **ON HOLD** Yet another killer funk offering from the same label that brought you the Swan Silvertones, Elder Ward, Connie Pitts et cetera. This is my last copy so when it's gone, it's gone! https://www.divshare.com/download/25576034-093 The Sensational 'Jesus gave me water' (Skyway) Ex (two marks DNAP, otherwise clean) Price in US DOLLARS = $50 **ON HOLD** Killer soulful steppin' gospel soul out of Chicago and the ever reliable Offe Reece stable. There's a VG- copy for sale on the bay at $49, so grab a superior conditioned copy here for $1 more. https://www.divshare.com/download/25387882-552

Price in this listing is in US DOLLARS, thanks! For set sale, delivery will be from the UK @ $5 within Europe (first class signed for) or $10 worldwide. (If another service is required, please let me know and I'll quote you in the final price.) The Rice Brothers 'Follow the leader' (Power-House) M- Price = $400.00 Tough 45 to locate, and from the same small LA label that brought you William Powell 'Heartache souvenirs', The 3 Steps, Little Howard Rice etc. Rare disc!. Youtube clip for reference only, and not from the copy on offer, thanks!

Absolutely agree with you on everything there....there shouldn't be any compromise with quality. But I guess a lot of the scene has always been about trial and error, and it looks to me like we're at that place again. Trying to broaden the boundaries of a soul scene is always gonna be egg shell fragile, with others more receptive and having broader tastes than others.....I for one have never been a fan of the lighter 'pop'end of what others would call a quality midtempo'northern soul' tune. But that's just personal preference and something that in theory can be cross referenced in this thread. It totally has to be vibrant, sir......no doubt!

I get that you don't like the United Sounds Pete, but your analysis is misplaced, IMO......the Northern Soul scene isn't dying, it's fracturing. We've been through it a million times, that there are those punters that no longer want to hear the same old classics, week in, week out. Whilst Stoke was in full flow, a smaller yet just as vital event was going on 45 minutes away, with fresh and exciting, new sounds.....well to some, they're fresh and exciting. To others, they're not pre-approved northern tunes so will never sit well described as a 'northern soul' tune. Embrace the change, and realize that whilst of course all opinions are absolutely valid, it seems like we're heading for a 'Northern Soul' and a 'Rare Soul' scene split....both separate in attitude and the types of tunes that you'll expect to hear at them.

Butch is still hammering his copy, so best hear it nice and loud wherever he's playing, rather than relying on computer speakers and a rip from a G+ copy. I'm sure I'll give it a few spins too whilst I'm around. too And Mick H will more than likely do the honours....a fairly recent pick up for the fellow.

Speculation and opinions are all cool and that, but I guess facts are facts......the United Sounds simply packs the floor everytime. It was requested at Soul Funk-tion and was arguably the most popular tune of that quite awesome 'nighter......it actually falls a little out of my normal playlist style, but that makes it all the more exciting for me, when I can play it and fill the dancefloor. Both the Cobblestone and Rapda Tommy Dent's are quite messy to my ears, but having said that, I'd happily file both of 'em if I could.

Here's the 37th installment of The Divine Chord Gospel Show which appears monthly on dublab.com. https://www.mixcloud.com/gregbelson/divine-chord-gospel-show-pt-37-glastonbury-festival-recap/ For this broadcast, we relive the excitement that was the amazing Block9 field at Glastonbury Festival 2014, & some of the gospel disco tunes played at the NYC Downlow, primetime on Saturday night. For pt. 1, there's a fresh batch of tunes for your ears spearheaded by a Frankie Knuckles tune acknowledging the David Morales tribute at Glastonbury. Plus also the freshly discovered 11th District Choir gets a play. What a voice! Pt. 2 delves as ever into the deeper, darker, soulful & spiritual side of things. A slightly smaller section this time, but still just as hard hitting. All deliver high quality tunes, & bring an element of rawness to proceedings. And then, pt. 3....the GLASTONBURY RECAP. A selection of tunes that had the whole of the NYC Downlow moving to a dose of the holy ghost. Relive it here! Feel free to join the facebook group 'The Divine Chord Gospel Show'!

Thanks so much to all of you that tuned in live yesterday to The Divine Chord Gospel Show pt. 37 **GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL RECAP**. Here's the playlist........the pictures and archived mixcloud link will be available momentarily. Cheers! Divine Chord Gospel Show pt. 37 hosted by DJ Greg Belson Originally broadcast on 23rd July 2014 Frankie Knuckles ‘Soon I will be done’ (Virgin) 11th District Choir featuring John McCoy ‘Hold on’ (No Label) Lois Snead ‘Until we learn’ (Spire) The Rance Allen Group ‘The Painter’ (Truth) United Voice Black White Family ‘Make it last’ (United Voice) Reva Jordan ‘God’s calling’ (Living Water) Talkset The Soul Stirring Cannan Aires ‘Stranger in the city’ (C&S) Soul Searchers ‘Lord I’ve done what you told me to do’ (Musicor) The Dynamic Holy Gospel Singers ‘God will take care of you’ (No Label) Alinda Maiden & the Hearts of Melody ‘He came into my life’ (Tump’s) Unity of Christ Baptist Church Youth Choir ‘Two wings’ (Unity) Talkset Roslyn & Charles ‘Told to tell you’ (Cheri) Dorothy Smith and Inner Fire ‘He without sin’ (Inner Fire) The Gospelaires of Dayton, Ohio ‘God helps those who help them selves’ (Savoy) The New York Community Choir ‘Express yourself’ (RCA Victor) Spirit of Love ‘Fill me up, fill me up’ (Birthright) Lynn Neighbors ‘Trust in the Lord’ (New Manna) Reverend Larry Laster ‘Goin’ home now’ (Venture) Inez Andrews ‘Believe in humanity’ (ABC Songbird)

Tune in tomorrow! Cheers!

Delivery will be from Los Angeles, CA ($4 within the US, $18 worldwide) 11th District Choir 'Hold on' (No Label) SEALED Price in US DOLLARS = $75 + shipping **ON HOLD** Stunner!

Well if your standard DJ kit (needles, cartridges, centers, headphones, mic....ie the essentials), includes an egg-timer, then go for it!

I actually looked for a trolley bag for this tour mate, and it seems they're really tough to find at the moment. Most models I used to use aren't made anymore, so what's good about the bag I picked up, is that it slots nicely onto the top of a wheely piece of carry on/laptop bag etc. Plus pockets for hardware, and rain proof flaps on the top....nice feature for the UK!

I'm currently using this one, mate.....smashin' bag.....a proper Robert Francis. https://www.magma-bags.com/produkte/lp-bag-40-II-e.php3

Last call at $350....my final reduction....this LP has peaked at $796 in the not too distant past, so here's the cheapest copy available on the internet today. Bargain!

Delivery for these 45's will be from the UK, so shipping charged accordingly. Willenette Gospel Singers of Los Angeles, Cal. 'Pray on my child' / 'My Lord and I' (No Label) VG- Price in US DOLLARS = $200 Super rare 45 to locate out of LA. This is only the second copy I've ever seen. Beautifully sparse, raw production, yet loaded with soul. Phenomenal 2 sider that you just don't see for sale. https://www.divshare.com/download/25576130-c50 The Singing Tones 'I'll be searching' (Velvet) G+ (has been previously stored without a sleeve. No deep scratches or gouges, plays through great for the visual grade!) Price in US DOLLARS = $125 Arguably the rarest 45 on the Velvet label, certainly more so than any of Deloris Ealy's output ('I've been looking' included). Incredible harmony ballad featuring the phenomenal vocals of Eddie Cox. https://www.divshare.com/download/25825524-0e6 The Southland Singers 'Serve the Lord' (Hob is Gospel) M- Price in US DOLLARS = $100 Yet another killer funk offering from the same label that brought you the Swan Silvertones, Elder Ward, Connie Pitts et cetera. This is my last copy so when it's gone, it's gone! https://www.divshare.com/download/25576034-093 The Sensational 'Jesus gave me water' (Skyway) Ex (two marks DNAP, otherwise clean) Price in US DOLLARS = $50 Killer soulful steppin' gospel soul out of Chicago and the ever reliable Offe Reece stable. There's a VG- copy for sale on the bay at $49, so grab a superior conditioned copy here for $1 more. https://www.divshare.com/download/25387882-552 OR Purchase the entire lot at $450 even, shipping not included. Thanks alot!

Please join me on Wednesday 23rd July @ 2pm US PST (10pm UK time) for The Divine Chord Gospel Show pt. 37 **Block9 GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL RECAP Session** on Dublab.com. The entire third section of this broadcast is dedicated to some of the killer gospel disco cuts that had a packed out stage jumping around in the middle of a field in Pilston. Awesome, awesome memories so enjoy this selection from the comfort of your own home and armchair....no tent required, and muddy boots are optional! https://www.facebook.com/events/594566183997989/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

Reduced to $375. Cheers!

Hi Rod - F'sure.....no problem. I was trying to avoid unnecessarily starting any new threads regarding activity on my current UK tour. I'd discussed with Mike where to house all my information, and started a thread in the 'Words' section as a result. No worries in posting the tracklisting here. I was just being cautious about over posting when the information is already there in a different section. Cheers! Here's my two playlists from Seriously Soulful, 12th July 2014. The first set was downtempo, sweet soul harmonies, ballads and suchlike. The second set ups the pace a tad. Set One Maestro Danny Jones - 'Sum it all by saying, thank you Lord' (True Soul) Bill Murphy & Mistery - 'Praise his name' (Spirit of God Recordings, Inc.) New Way - 'Holding on' (Prestige) Mighty Stars of Zion - 'My prayer' (Star Disc) Rev. Robert Welch - 'He holds tomorrow' (Champ) Rev. Harvey Gates - 'Price of love' (Acquarian) Vivian Hill - 'Turn on your love light' (S.B.I.) Zilla Mayes - 'All I want is you' (Tou-Sea) Billy Stewart - 'Cross my heart' (Chess) The Invaders - 'O Lord' (Da Gail) The Divine Chords - 'Goodness of the Lord' (Gloryland) The Jean Johnson Singers - 'There is no greater love' (Hummingbird) The Roberts Family - 'Wake up!' (DCGS) Georgette Blu - 'You had a dream' (Love) The (Mighty) Christian Soldiers - 'Destination' (Goodie Train) Set Two Tommy Sears - 'Salvation train' (Gar) Dixie Nightingales - 'I don't know' (Chalice) Mighty Clouds of Joy - 'Glow love' (Myrrh) Joshie Jo Armstead - I got the vibes' (Gospel Truth) Dorothy Norwood - 'He's a friend' (Jewel) Betty Griffin - 'Free spirit' (Mopres) Lonnie Liston Smith - 'Give peace a chance (make love not war)' (Columbia) Charlie Clemons and the Mighty Power Band - 'The devil has made this land his playground' (Mighty Power) The Alston Brothers - 'When all God's children will be going home' (DCGS) Spiritual Four - 'If you think your God is dead' (Sendus) Universal Jubilaires - 'Childhood days' (Redemption) Voices of Heaven - 'Voices on the move' (Love Productions, Inc.) Johnson Family Gospel Singers - 'Imitations' (Raina) The New York Community Choir - 'Judgement day' (Myrrh) Serenity - 'Serenity' (Deep Roots) The Celestial Choir - Stand on the word' (No Label)

Delivery will be from the UK for this record! The Supreme Jubilees 'It'll all be over' (S&K) Jacket = M- (still in shrink), Vinyl = Strong VG (plays through more like a VG++) Price in US DOLLARS = **SOLD** This is the BLACK & WHITE sleeved version of this killer LP. A stunning selection of tunes that make this one of the premium gospel soul LP's to own. I've included youtube clips for reference, and these are not from the item on offer. Please PM if you require a soundclip of the actual vinyl. Cheers! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhJDJNdxjuA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7CmdanNZTg

Just posted my 2 sets from last Saturday's excellent 'Seriously Soulful' session in Bristol, plus a short review too.....check it out by following this link. https://www.soul-source.co.uk/articles/words/greg-belson-euro-dj-tour-2014-r2917 Cheers!