Greg Belson

Please join us at 2pm US PST, 10pm UK time for the first DCGS of 2012. dublab.com We're gonna launch the year in style with a slew of downtempo hard gospel funk cuts from the likes of the Metro-tones, Inc., the Christian Travelers and some class recordings out of Chicago's 'One-Way' record label. And for the second section of the show, we'll head to deep soul territory as usual, with some beautiful recordings in the playbox.....most of which are having their first airing. Tune in to find how we end the show this month.....we got plenty of great discoveries to uncover. Here's how we ended 2011; https://www.mixcloud.com/gregbelson/divine-chord-gospel-show-pt-7/ Hope you can tune in live at dublab.com....if not, then the show will be archived on mixcloud a few days later. Thanks alot!

Thanks alot for the comments and cheers for checking out the shows. There's plenty more to come this year, so I'll keep plugging away....totally agree with you about more exposure, mate!

Uploaded this mix yesterday of downtempo soul cuts ranging from the ridiculously rare to some of the superior cuts of today.... including some hyper rarities courtesy of the United Sounds and Vivian Hill, as well as some fantastic new material from Lee Fields and Charles Bradley. A 45 minute mix of sweet downbeat ballads and some superb soul rollers, so check it out, and happy 2012 to all. https://www.mixcloud.com/gregbelson/home-sweet-home/ Thanks!

Here's a clip from the copy on offer....thanks!] https://www.divshare.com/download/16507921-13a

For set sale, or nearest offer. Gospel Tornadoes 'Don't let the devil fool you' (Concrete) VG (plays much better) slight label wear Price in US DOLLARS = $300.00 (ono) + postage Very obscure killer gospel soul cut out of Las Vegas. It's taken me the best part of 4 years to find a spare....the copy included in the link is the one that's on offer, 2nd track from the end of the mix. Thanks! https://www.mixcloud.com/gregbelson/divine-chord-gospel-show-pt-1/

Thanks alot for the comment, Sleeps! Here's the link to the mixcloud archive. Cheers......

First aired on 22nd December 2011 Here's the mixcloud link to the 7th installment of The Divine Chord Gospel Show which appears monthly on dublab.com Link; https://www.mixcloud....spel-show-pt-7/ We kick things off with 2 killer contributions from the Boddie stable, as well as featuring a huge club sound by Leroy Clofer, before heading to some seriously rare LP cuts from the Champ label & the ultra obscure Holy Ghost Temple. Featured in the 2nd section this month we showcase a whole host of obscurities from the borrowed harmonies of John Kessee to the debut play of the Fantastic LB's...a sweet soul harmony gem sure to hit the right nerve. Plus we head to the Geodol label for a sublime offering from Profit & Logan. To close, we take it uptempo to modern soul territory, featuring massive sounds from Touch, Rahni Harris & the Gospel Soul Revivals, plus we give a much needed airing to the phenomenal music of the Gospel Harmatones. Feel free to join the facebook group 'The Divine Chord Gospel Show' for updates. Thanks for listenening!

Just pm'd you, thanks!

Here's the tracklisting for the 7th DCGS, the final broadcast of 2011....we ran a little over the usual time limit, but it's Christmas, so why not spin a few bonus cuts. Thanks alot to all that checked in live........the archived show will be up via mixcloud in the next coupla days. Cheers everyone, and happy holidays! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jTzzcmmXQQ The King James Version, King Solomon & Moses 'He's coming' (Soul Kitchen) The Cleveland Golden Echoes 'I used to live on broadway' (Bounty) Elder William Smith 'His voice' (Psalms) Leroy Clofer & Company 'Mr big man "what you gonna do"' (Rosemont) The Piney Grove Singers of Milledgeville, Georgia 'Jesus is the one' (Champ) Holy Ghost Temple C.O.G.I.C. Youth Inspirational Choir 'What is it' (Century) Talkset The Singing Evangelist John Kessee 'Lord is soon to come' (Sweet Home Sounds) The Revelators 'Thank you Jesus' (Revelation) The Capitol Driffters 'I'm so glad' (Mozel) Fabulous LB's 'I need Jesus to walk with me' (L.B.) Profit and Logan Gospel Singers 'On fire for Jesus' (Geodol) Mamie Sample 'This may be my last time singing' (Booker) The Goslel Ensembles 'What you need' (Bounty) Talkset Rahni Harris & Family Love 'He's my friend' (Emprise) Touch 'Let him have his way' (Saint Mark Productions) Lucy (Sister Soul) Rodgers 'Pray a little longer' (One-Way) Spiritual Four 'If you think your God is dead' (Sendus) Howard Sisters & Co. 'Always' (Power Pack) The Mighty Clouds of Joy 'Time' (ABC Dunhill) Gospel Harmatones 'Last one in the church house' (Essay) The Gospel Soul Revivals 'If Jesus came to day' (Sonic) Preacher and the Saints 'The mailman cometh' (King James) As ever, comments and questions are welcome, so thanks alot for listening and lending your ears!

Broadcasting today!

Love to know what happened to that VG- copy that was on eBay last week. I was tempted, but the clip sounded pretty bad. Recorded bass heavy to hide some of the (heavy) marks, and it still sounded like a log fire in the background. Somebody potentially paid a lotta cash for a fried 45.

For set sale; Dorothy Berry featuring Richard Berry 'You're a sweet inspiration' (Blue Pacific) M- (label signed by Dorothy) **SOLD** Sweet crossover tune that seems to be pretty rare. Difficult to gauge a price, so if you disagree with the figure, make me an offer! Thanks. https://www.divshare....ad/16375452-bb5

Please join us on Thursday 22nd December @ 2pm US PST (10pm UK time) as we close out the year that saw this show debut broadcasts gain audiences from around the globe. Massive thanks to dublab.com for taking a chance on us and giving this music a much needed platform! And it's great to look back from our first show that aired in June; https://www.mixcloud.com/gregbelson/divine-chord-gospel-show-pt-1/ So for the last show of the year, we'll be rolling out some big guns from the Boddie stable, courtesy of King James Version and the Cleveland Golden Echoes. And for the deep, spiritual section, we'll feature some guitar and vocal masterpieces courtesy of Rev. Charlie Jackson and the Booker label, as well as some nice new discoveries. To close out, we'll either go uptempo and soulful, or downtempo or headnod funky....tune in to find out. Hopefully you can catch the broadcast live and join the live chat whilst we're on air....if not, then the mixcloud link will be live a few days after the show. Thanks to everyone that's listened thusfar....here's to 2012 and more discoveries and underexposed music gracing the airwaves. https://www.mixcloud.com/gregbelson/divine-chord-gospel-show-pt-6/ Cheers!

Cheers for the mention Tommy....it's already sold though.

Heavy funk and soul titles from Florida Spiritualaires, Soulful Sons of Zion, Southland Singers, 5 Spiritual Tones etc etc. So get your bid on here; https://www.ebay.com/sch/mainmenu/m.html?_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_sop=10&_rdc=1 Thanks alot!

Last day left on these, thanks!

Here's this weeks list of 45's on eBay.....a few heavy hitters this week, so get at 'em here. https://www.ebay.com/sch/mainmenu/m.html?_ipg=50&_sop=3&_rdc=1 Thanks alot!

Hank Carbo 'Bad luck'.....230 quid???? Sweet Jesus, that's either (a) ridiculous, (b) sad or © a joke, depending on your mood. Completely hatstand!

Hi - Looking for a VG copy or better, as long as it plays well with no skips, of; Harps of Zion 'I got Jesus, that's enough' (Designer) Please PM if you can help. Thanks alot!

Get at 'em here..... https://www.ebay.com/sch/mainmenu/m.html?_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_sop=10&_rdc=1 Thanks alot!

Yes, mate.....sounds great. Drop me a PM over the weekend and I'll pay immediately. Thanks alot!

Thanks for the reply.....within the next couple of weeks would be good. BTW I'm in California.

Looking for a VG+ copy or better of; Margie Hendrix 'Baby/ Packin' Up' on Mercury Please PM if you can help. Thanks alot!

Here's a small batch of original LP's for set sale. Please PM to reserve....delivery will be from California and postage quoted upon reservation and dependent on the service you require. Records held for a maximum of 3 days....thanks alot! S.O.U.L. 'What is it' (Musicor) Jacket = VG (deletion punch top right, 2" top seam split, slight storage wear), Vinyl = VG++ (a shade under M-. Beautiful condition!) Price in US DOLLARS = $275.00 + postage Superb funk and soul LP packed with killer cuts. 100% original copy! Clip; Melton Brothers Band 'Livin' in the city' (MDM Communications) Jacket = M- (in shrink. Single color copy), Vinyl = M- Price in US DOLLARS = $275.00 + postage Contains the killer title cut....... Clip; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCzAGJ4t_FY Monty Alexander 'Rass!' (MPS BASF) OG US pressing Jacket = M- (still in shrink), Vinyl = VG+ Price in US DOLLARS = $100.00 + postage Clip; The Wynne Unit Band 'The Texas Rodeo presents Behind These Walls' (Private Press) Jacket = VG+, Vinyl = M- Price in US DOLLARS = $75.00 + postage https://collectorsfre...id=170686233719 John Wagner Coalition 'Shades of brown' (Koala) Jacket = M- (in shrink), vinyl = VG++ (storage dish DNAP) Price in US DOLLARS = $60.00 + postage Clip; Muddy Waters 'Electric Mud' (Cadet Concept) Jacket = VG+, Vinyl = VG+ (Original black gatefold sleeve. No booklet. Original Cadet inner sleeve) Price in US DOLLARS = $40.00 + postage Killer funkier set, produced by Charles Stepney. Clip; Wilmer & the Dukes 'Self titled' (Aphrodisiac) Jacket = VG(+) (Some wear, all seams in tact), Vinyl = VG+ Price in US DOLLARS = $35.00 + postage Great LP loaded with solid cuts. Clip;

I have this on the Raja label and played it on my gospel show. https://www.mixcloud.com/gregbelson/divine-chord-gospel-show-pt-5/ And here's a photo of it..... https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=405442614968&set=oa.269682383076173&type=1&theater Seems to be fairly rare and the last copy I saw went for just over GBP100.00.