Chalky

Whichever is Number 3 (Thomas Circle, Washington DC), it was the home Shrine Records (the town house on the left we believe). The photo is from 1968 or just after, at that time it was a radical centre in the City.

Haha, I doubt it though. If I remember reading rightly Eddie didn't have any 45s, the masters for Horace Lps came from the Guy who owned the studio, Edgewood?

To be the best you have to be able to offer something others cannot. Many that are paraded as the best offer the same as each other, same big ticket records, same backward looking outlook to the scene or scenes. But at the end of the day it is a very subjective topic and really many don't look at what a Dj has to offer or what they have contributed to the scene. By that I mean moving things forward, keeping it fresh. I know that has got more and more difficult over recent years. Colin, the first mentioned, a great DJ and one of the most innovative, his contribution cannot be questioned across the many facets of the UK Soul scene. Richard Searling is right up there, not just for his contribution at Wigan etc but for his 80s and 90s soul. If I was to look at the Northern scene post Wigan then it has to be Butch, Andy Dyson too in the last couple of decades or so, not just for what he has played but what he has supplied others. although there have been others in spells too who have all contributed, Guy Hennigan, Keb, Dave Thorley, Ady Croasdell etc etc. We are of course looking at this from a very insular perspective. There are other underground scenes where they too would have a very insular opinion. It is impossible really to suggest the best Dj without prejudice? Yes we have our favourites but that is a different discussion altogether.

Nice to see Shrine get a new lease of life and some quality releases to showcase the label. I would imagine there are many out there with lots to learn about the label given the influx of "new" people to the scene. It deserves all the fuss the Loma releases got.

One of my faves

Last nights show 16th March 2023. Two hours of the finest Soul music about, preview of some forthcoming MD Records release from Alfreda Brockington and Tommy Rodgers and Big Daddy Mark Bicknell's latest release from Jimmy Radcliffe.

Singer and songwriter Greg Perry's death was reported a couple of days ago, notably by his friend Sid Barnes. He appeared in 2014 at Cleethorpes alongside his wife, ex Honey Cone Edna Wright/Sandy Wynns. My photos from the Weekend... R.I.P. and thank you for the music. https://www.soulandjazzandfunk.com/news/greg-perry-dies/ Brief life story of Greg.... https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/black-history-month-greg-perry-edna-wright-soul-17775850.php

spotify has a months trial as well, tons of playlists on there

Jimmy worked and recorded here (You Can’ Lose Something for instance). Maybe he offered it to them?

All good mate. Likewise I hope. Yep see you in a few weeks.

Another mix of some recent and current releases and a sneak listen of the forthcoming Tommy Rodgers unissued tracks from MD Records and their Alfreda Brockington forthcoming releases too. Centaura feat Jewel Bass - I Need Love - Creative Soul Tommy Rodgers - Give Me My Freedom/United Hearts of America - Forthcoming MD Records Alfreda Brockington - Give Me What You're Giving Her - Forthcoming MD Records Rhythm Roots Allstars - Say I Do - F Spot Records Lorraine Ellison - I’m Gonna Cry Till My Tears Run Dry - Soul 4 Real Paul Kelly - Make Me Tremble - Soul 4 Real Belita Woods - That’s When I’ll Stop Loving You - Hit & Run Split Evolution - Bedroom Eyes - Cannonball Records David Sea - Back In The Day - Jai Alai The 4 Masters - Hearsay - Soul Direction The Hytones - You Don’t Even Know My Name - Kent Repro The Masqueraders - How - Hit & Run The Intruders - I’ve Got Love For You - Soul Direction The 4C Masters - Pretty One - Soul Direction Warren Raye & The Infernal Blues Machine - I Can’t Turn You Down - Kent Select The Intruders - You Are My One And Only Baby - Soul Direction Coco & Ben - See The World (As It Is) (12”) - Athens of The North Dave & Omar - Starlight - ZR Records Mistura feat. Tiffany T’Zelle - If You Ever Need Somebody - ZR Records Alfreda Brockington - Waiting For Your Touch - Forthcoming MD Records Ty Karim - Lighten Up Baby - Kent Repro The San Francisco TKO’s - Make Up Your Mind - Kent Repro The Hytones - Good News - Kent Repro David Sea - Back To Love - Jai Alai Coco & Ben - Good Feelin’ (12”) - Athens Of The North TL - Give It Up - Athens Of The North Marion Javius - Waiting In The Wings - (Ecla Mix) - Athens Of The North Paul Kelly - Come With Me - Soul 4 Real Centaura feat. Jewel Bass - Just Don’t Love You - Creative Soul Lorraine Ellison - Haven’t I Been Good To You - Soul 4 Real The Regime - Be A Lover - Izipho Soul The Regime - Keep On Lovin’ - Izipho Soul William Bell - A Smile Can’t Hide (A Broken Heart) - The Man In The Street - The Complete 'Yellow' Stax Singles 1968-1974 The Masqueraders - One More Chance - Hit & Run Energy MC2 - Love to Make Love To You - Soul Junction

Bernard Williams seen at around £400/450 give or take in recent times

showtime 9th March

Preorder at https://cannonballsoul.com/cannonballrecords/

Arrives from the plant this weekend I believe? Great release to celebrate 8 years.

Saw one recently 50 or 60 quid on rujac

800 two or three years ago, think it took awhile to sell unless he had two copies

Hope they didn't all play it

Last two shows beginning with Gilly & Nicola in the studio.

That's when the bulk of them turned up wasn't it, very late 80s early 90s?

Too many divs and undesirables, the kinda we went to nighters to get away from. Too many events, more Djs and promoters than punters. No imagination, no idea most them. Still some good events out there, usually the smaller ones.

£1200 last one a couple of years or so ago, Darren Brown, vg- 2/2.5k for a minter? If I never heard again it wouldn’t bother me, has to be one of the most over played records on the so called “upfront” scene

Yep mainly folk just wobbling about, little footwork and they just look like they are going through the motions. I know many are getting on a bit but still…… Those that can still do it seem to be dancing to a different record to what is playing, as Paul says just performing for the camera.

It is every collectors worst nightmare. The years of toil to buy records that rarely or indeed if ever come to market and to have this happen is sickening. I really makes you wonder if Djing and putting yourself out there is really worth it. With more and more coming to the scene and very few with the mentality we have this could become more commonplace. Really feel for Ted and I hope his records are returned. I also hope one of ours gets the scum first before the police. One thing is certain, records like this cannot be brought to market publicly, not without raising suspicion.

Excellent read