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Some great soul there Is the pub really called "The pipe and slippers"?! If so what a brilliant venue for slower jams

....either on 45 or the LP if anyone has one pls PM me. Cheers, Steve

Bit of a long shot I know but looking to upgrade my copy if poss as whilst the pt 2 side is okay (I'd say VG using SS grades and brilliant once gets past the intros...fine for DJing as they say, which is what most want this for I think), the deeper pt 1 side of mine not quite so good with too many crackles and pops for me to properly enjoy this side. No skips or jumps at all, just lots of snap, crackle and pop sadly. ....so anyone out there with a better condition copy and still wants this in their collection mainly for the faster pt 2 side, but willing to trade for lower quality condition to get a few hundred quid from me in return for trade? Cheers, Steve

Also at London, Clapham Grand on 30th June according to her website tour dates. Would love to see and hear her live. Her vocals on The Staple Singers "Trippin' on your love" just get me every time I play it, which is most days to be fair

You're welcome! Brilliant record and very affordable too...unlike that much rarer but similar to my ears bouncy United Sounds thing that sold for crazy money on eBay yesterday. I used to love "I'll name that tune in one" on TV with Tom O'Connor..making a return I read somewhere?! Bet there won't be much soul on there though Cheers, Steve

The Manhattans - I can't stand for you to leave me?

Absolutely.....and not forgetting the unbelievable range and depth of stories, insights to artists, their lives, what drove them, photos, label scans etc. I think the booklets in these Secret Stash double LPs and in the Kent + other compilations are amazing, worth the asking price alone. I've waited till these have hit UK dealers before buying them so haven't seen the limited 45s with each one so far. Really looking forward to the rest of them though.

Thanks Brian and those who came along for another monthly soul fix...sounded better than ever in that room for some reason. El Michaels Affair - Too late to turn back now Pastor Kevin E. Stafford - So good Debbie S and the Sounds of Thunder - Try my love Sam Dees - Gimmie a little action Saun & Starr - Look Closer Saun & Starr - Blah, blah, blah, blah (lots of that in my ears as usual ) Josephine Taylor - For you my love Josephine Taylor - Your love picks me up The Lovations - Later baby Cooperettes - Satisfaction Ty Karim & George Griffin - Keep on doin' whatcha doin' Beverly & Duane - Love Heaven & Earth - Whole lot of love The Voices of East Harlem - Take a stand Lou Courtney - What do you want me to do Cheers, Steve

Also love this since first hearing it (played out by Arthur Fenn and Soul Sam amongst others, Ian Wright play more for the funk side I believe) but not been able to prize a copy off anyone as yet..very cool and moody sound I think and that female vocal, the beat and those horns just get me every time. Please pm me anyone with a spare or if you're bored with yours

What a brilliant read thanks. Sadly born just too late for Soulbowl (lost count of the stories and quotes I've read or heard about prices then, but all relative I guess). Just grateful now that many of those amazing records are still being played out and filtering their way out of some collections to still be enjoyed elsewhere.

Still looking for this 45 to fill yawning gap in the Soul Junction box, if anyone can help? Many thanks, Steve

REALLY loving these double LP's...I didn't know many of the previously released tracks and some of the unreleased work is just amazing. Top quality vinyl and recording clarity, the artwork in the gatefold sleeves so cool and the booklets, notes and photos etc finish each one to perfection I think. Oh and inclusion of downloads a real bonus. Keep up the great work guys and can't wait for the rest of them. ps...is a Valdons LP in the pipeline?, maybe with some more brand new tracks in there as well as maybe different mixes of the recent singles? Cheers, Steve

Yes the whole 4 track EP is brilliant I think and a steal at under a fiver mp3. Cheers for looking over our plays

Thanks so much and well done Steve for the last 12 months of posting your recordings and plays up on here..that's a serious amount of new and old soul to discover, hunt down and dig out etc...not a single track repeat either! Hard work but good work and something I certainly look forward to each week, Cheers.

Many thanks again to Brian, Trev, Hammie, Mick, Phil Attley and another top new recruit...Phil (making the journey from Ely and back on a cold Sunday eve!)...another brilliant night of soul to end a top weekend. Guessing most will pop up their choices later as usual, so I'll start the ball rolling. Violinaires - I'm not worried The Newcomers - It's me who loves you George Jackson - It's up to his woman Shirley Jones - Because you love me Andreas Aleman - Helplessly in love Dorothy Morrison - I can't go on without you Sweet Pearl - You mean everything to me Straight Jacket - The greatest part of loving La Vern - It won't work out baby Miss Loustine - I don't want to love nobody Formula 12 - Where is she Big John Hamilton - Take this hurt off me The Lovelites - This love is real Toussaint McCall - I'll laugh till I cry The Limitations - All because of you ...Blimey almost forgot to add this one - The Suffers - Stay (thanks so much again Brian for putting me on to this great band and their superb EP!)...here they are live with this one ...Imagine hearing this live in a small studio like that! See you there again Sunday 1st March

Brilliant! Thanks very much Sean, funds on the way! Steve

Problem solved really fast....gotta love Soul Source! Many thanks

Cheers...it's a top mix, most I know but enough that I don't that are brilliant to these ears. btw...you missed Clifton Dyson off your playlist, just after JG lewis track

Great stuff Brian! It's currently making my work seem less dull this eve and will keep me going until the next swap

Thanks to Jem for organising / promoting so well and everyone who came along for great first of these re-branded nights at The Soul Junction, Courtyard Hotel in this corner of Northants. Had good fun opening up the night and again at the end for a bit, duly entertained in the middle by Jem, Topsy, Len and of course Dave Vanner. A right ole range of things played and danced to through the night, just as it should be I think Here's what I chose anyways.. First hour: Luv Co. - Things are not the same The Lovations - Heaven told me so The Prophets - I don't love you no more baby Nancy Wilson - Got it together The Cavaliers - We go together The New Group - Love can't be modernized Willie Hutch - Lucky to be loved by you The Whispers - Needle in a Haystack Reggie Soul - My world of ecstasy The TSU Toronadoes - Got to get through to you Emory & the Dynamics - Things that a lady ain't supposed to do Cooperettes - Win all your love Marvin Smith - Who will do your running now OC Smith - Color him Father Dee Dee Warwick - You tore my wall down Sandra Phillips - I wish I had known Four Sonics plus one - Tell me you're mine Barbara Mercer - Call on me The Dynells - Call on me Betty Moorer - Speed up Mandrill - Too late Towards the end: The O'Jays - I love music Curtis Mayfield - Move on up The Voices of East Harlem - Cashing in Harold Melvin & The Bluer Notes - Prayin' Soulutions - Listen The Epitome of Sound - You don't love me The Constellations - I don't know about you The Innersection - Let me love yuh Charlene & The Soul Serenaders - Can you win The next one of these nights is on 21st March Cheers, Steve

paid for DJing?...whatever next

You could do worse than a used Pioneer DJM 250 if you can stretch to just over £100. No USB output but no doubt a separate little gizmo you can add to the analogue output to convert back to digital. Eg I record from one of these mixers direct to a Pioneer CD recorder, which can be picked up quite cheap used and great quality CD recordings you can then upload into iTunes or whatever.

Hi. I can help you with a strong VG++ Clovers if you'd like to PM me with an offer? Cheers, Steve

Please PM me if interested in any of these 45's....all very decent both sides for different reasons! Paypal or direct bank payment. Add £1.25 for std first class, £2.50 for Recorded or £5 for Special Delivery. SoulSource grading used as usual (ie M- / VG++ / VG+ / VG / VG- / G) Soundclips from actual records. Photos via email if required. Cheers, Steve KAREN STRIBLIN - We're not too young to fall in love / Just a little girl in love (Jaber) M- £100 SOLD THANKS Karen Striblin - We're not too young.mp3 Karen Striblin - I'm just a little girl in love.mp3 TOBI LARK - Happiness is here / Talkin' about love (Topper) some water staining on label otherwise VG++ £70 SOLD THANKS Tobi Lark - Happiness is here.mp3 Tobi Lark - Talkin' about love.mp3 JOE VALENTINE - I lost the only love I ever had / Surely, I can do no wrong (VAL) First issue RDS 45-7225-1 DMRS 720603. Couple light clicks at the start of "I lost..." side and deep side seems pressed slightly off centre as I think most are, but can be placed on deck to play fine VG++ £60 SOLD THANKS Joe Valentine - I lost the only love I ever had.mp3 Joe Valentine - Surely I'll never do you wrong.mp3 HOLLY MAXWELL - Only when you're lonely / Let him go for himself (Constellation DJ with ARG stamp) 4x crosses on label otherwise VG++ £60 SOLD THANKS Holly Maxwell - Only when you're lonely.mp3 DARROW FLETCHER - Infatuation / Little girl (Jacklyn) M- £50 SOLD THANKS Darrow Fletcher - Infatuation.mp3 Darrow Fletcher - Little girl.mp3 MEL & TIM - Forever and a day / That's the way I want to live my life (Stax) VG+ £50 Mel & Tim - Forever and a day.mp3 Mel & Tim - That's the way I want to live my life.mp3 ZENA FOSTER - Make it me / Baby let me teach you (Veep DJ) VG++ £50 Zena Foster - Baby let me teach you.mp3 Zena Foster - Make it me.mp3 BARBARA McNAIR - You're gonna love my baby / The touch of time (Motown) VG+ DH £50 SOLD THANKS Barbara McNair - You're gonna love my baby.mp3 Barbara McNair - The touch of time.mp3 SHARON SOUL - You found my weak spot / Just how long can I go on (Coral) VG++ £40 Sharon Soul - You found my weak spot.mp3 Sharon Soul - Just how long can I go on.mp3 TIMOTHY WILSON - Pigtails / Loving you (Buddah) VG++ DH £25 Timothy Wilson - Pigtails.mp3 Timothy Wilson - Loving you.mp3 THE FANTASTIC FOUR - Pin Point it down / I feel like I'm falling in love again (Soul) VG++ DH £20 The Fantastic Four - Pin point it down.mp3 The Fantastic Four - I feel like I'm falling in love again.mp3 REUBEN BELL - Another day lost / You're gonna miss me (Murco) VG++ £15 Reuben Bell - Another day lost.mp3 Reuben Bell - You're gonna miss me.mp3

Thanks for taking the time to list those Mick. Last year just brilliant for soul releases (new and old) so if this year is half as good I'll be very happy! Please keep up the great radio show and recordings, playlists etc. Cheers, Steve.