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The Dave Godin Deep Soul Treasures sets are very fine. Kents Where Country meets Soul series is top notch. The History of Soul series is well worth searching out. And I've enjoyed the recent CD's from Kent featuring the songs of Phillip Mitchell and Sam Dees too. But there has been a lot of very good compilations.

This.

There was an Isley Bros and a Supremes track too. Really nice to hear Bobby Bland wrap up the show.

First set was top notch. This one looks to be right up there. Great stuff, thanks

Heard The Isley Bros This old heart of mine on the radio at the weekend. Its a glorious record of course and I never tire of that wonderful baritone sax break. About 1'30 into the track

I'm reminded of that brilliant Morecambe & Wise sketch with Andre Previn where Previn says to Eric "You are playing all the wrong notes", to which Eric replied, "I'm playing all the right notes, but not necessarily in the right order" Isn't DJ ing largely about playing all the right records in the right order, with the better ones being more adept at spotting what that is?

This is another nice one from Ketty

There might be a very good reason why it wasnt released........ No way a 60's or even 70's recording i would say.

Has to be "Panic and start looking for sure-fire stuff in your box " but without the panic. Berating the audience is not a good idea and bursting into tears is just unseemly.

What a landmark. Well done Barry and thanks. That's a fabulous line up featuring many great artists and recordings.

Seeing that wonderful Gladys Knight track posted above reminded me of this gem.

Sam Williams - Love slipped through my fingers All the ingredients are there for me, principally a lead vocal of amazing intensity and utter commitment. Sam sounds on the verge of a breakdown! Its a compelling record on many levels.

i should like it. Its certainly retro, got proper instruments, nicely constructed songs and yet...........I dunno his voice just doesn't grab me. I'll have to give them a few more spins.

Dont think this one has been posted. Even if it has, its good enough to hear again! Reminded of it while playing a CD in the car today.

The offending record. Whatever you call it - i'd call it a Soul record - its a fine one. Not typical of The Platters but really so what? As long as you like it thats really all that matters.

Richard played some great stuff in the second hour today but saved the best to last. This one blew me away. This is just a phenomenal record by one of the great vocal groups.

Quite like it too! Early Merry Clayton. She's some singer and incredibly was just 15 when she recorded this. David Gates must be the Bread man, I imagine?

Another goodie.....

Like Donnie Ray, good singer I think.......just wish the productions values were a bit higher. This is a nice track but real horns could have lifted it up a gear or two.

The wonderful Shirley Wahls perhaps?

Gawd Smudger! I rate Yolanda Adams but I'm really not sure of that remix. This is contemporary Gospel but, for me, shows Yolanda in a better light.

I guess definitions are pretty much down to individuals judging by some of the tracks/artists listed. You could say a "modern" record is anything recorded post 1969. At the end of the day its what engages our head, heart and feet. Labels don't seem to me to be that important. Ultimately it's all Soul isn't it?

Some really strong recordings here of some classic material. Like the version of Young, gifted and black a lot. Good stuff Mark, thanks for putting this up.

Betty Harris - What'd I do wrong A sublime piece of deep soul. Betty wrings out the pain and despair in every syllable and those horns......... Cuts me up every time.

Another one by The Suffers which might interest the dance crowd.