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Sacred Sounds - Dave Hamilton's Raw Detroit Gospel Various Artists (Dave Hamilton) A just released release from Kent out now in both cd and download formats. This album focuses on the gospel side of Dave Hamilton, offering 24 tracks all related to his Sacred Sounds' imprint. Kent saying that for their first foray into gospel, Dave Hamilton’s inspired work is a natural starting point. A clip of the release notes by @ady croasdell follows along with preview and listing. Company Blurb Sparse but compelling gospel recordings from the late 60s and early 70s, brimming with the soul sounds for which Dave Hamilton is renowned. Detroit guitarist, producer and label-owner Dave Hamilton worked in the city from the mid-40s to the end of the century. He was involved in most fields of black music; gospel was no exception. Although not a particularly religious person, his home was directly opposite Reverend C.L. Franklin’s New Bethel Baptist Church, which his daughters Erma, Aretha and Carolyn would attend and sing. It was a major hub for the Civil Rights movement and Hamilton would have made many contacts through that church. Having an affordable recording studio in the centre of the city, and a reputation as an accomplished guitarist, producer and approachable character, meant he was in business in the right place at the right time. Hamilton dabbled with gospel recordings throughout his career; in 1969 he registered his Sacred Sounds imprint and entered the gospel field seriously. The label had around 20 single releases and at least one album. The records were sold in the churches where the groups performed, and also got across the USA through plays on radio station WLAC. They must have been pressed in relatively small numbers, judging by the scarcity of the discs today. A few 45s were pressed on one-off labels such as New Creation, Silver Harp and Motor City, and the Reynolds Singers featuring Little Stevie was released on Hamilton’s otherwise secular.. Full release notes, purchase options and more can be had via https://acerecords.co.uk/sacred-sounds-dave-hamiltons-raw-detroit-gospel Video Promo Preview Tracks 1. Jesus Is With Me Pt. 1 - Little Stevie & The Reynolds Singers 2. I'm Not Ready to Die - The Scott Singers 3. Pressing On - The Silver Harps 4. (This Is) My Plea - Rev Simon Barbee 5. Little Boy - The Johnson Spiritual Singers 6. Savior On the Throne - Mr Bo 7. Wrapped, Died Tangled Up in Jesus - Mary Ellen George 8. When the Saints Go Marching In - The Scott Singers 9. Someday We'll Be Together - The National Independence Singers lead by John King 10. Life's Pathway - Rev Evans 11. Moving On - Little Stevie & The Reynolds Singers 12. I Still Remember - Umble Faith lead by C Stuart 13. I Got a Home - The Detroit Motor City Singers 14. If I Had My Way - OC Tolbert & Clara White Houston 15. I Heard a Voice Pt. 1 - Sensational Angeletts 16. Grown Old and Feeble - The Soul Inspirers 17. I Thank You Jesus for One More Day - The Scott Singers 18. He's All I Need - The Sensational Sunset Paraders 19. Try Jesus - The Reynolds Singers 20. The Little Light - The Fantastic Voices of Joy 21. Leaning and Depending On Jesus - The Jr Echoes 22. I Need Your Power - Pure in Heart Travellers 23. Down Here Praying - The Detroit Silvertones 24. My God Is Calling Me - The Scott Singers

The much awaited new album from PP Arnold is now out and about, titled 'The New Adventures Of PP Arnold' it's now available via cd, vinyl (2xlp) and download. Ear Music Blurb Five decades after she became a ’60s icon with the timeless pop hits ‘The First Cut Is The Deepest’ and ‘Angel Of The Morning’ on Rolling Stones manager Andrew Oldham’s ultra-hip Immediate label, soul singer P.P. Arnold is set to release a double-album of stunning new material featuring contributions from, among others, Paul Weller, Ocean Colour Scene’s Steve Cradock, The Specials and P.P’s songwriter son, Kodzo. Titled ‘The New Adventures Of… P.P. Arnold’ and released via earMUSIC on August 9th , the album crowns an extraordinary career that has seen the singer back Ike & Tina Turner as one of The Ikettes, record with Mick Jagger, the Small Faces, Rod Stewart, Eric Clapton, Barry Gibb and Primal Scream, and provide her distinctive backing vocals for Billy Ocean, Peter Gabriel, the KLF, Paul Weller and, most recently, Roger Waters. ‘The New Adventures Of P.P. Arnold’ was recorded and produced by life-long P.P. enthusiast, OCS star and Paul Weller band guitarist Steve Cradock at his Kundalini Studio in Devon, and follows on – after a 51-year gap – from the singer’s two legendary solo albums on Immediate Records, ‘The First Lady Of Immediate’ (1967) and ‘Kafunta’ (1968), as well as a more recent compilation of previously unreleased material from the late ’60s and ’70s, ‘The Turning Tide’ (2017). Spotify Track Listings CD 1. Baby Blue 2. Though It Hurts Me Badly 3. The Magic Hour 4. Different Drum 5. I Believe 6. Hold On To Your Dreams 7. I’m A Dreamer 8. When I Was Part Of Your Picture 9. Shoot The Dove 10. Finally Found My Way Back Home 11. You Got Me 12. Daltry Street 13. Still Trying 14. Last Thoughts On Woody Guthrie 15. I’ll Always Remember You… (Debbie’s Song) Vinyl Side A 1. Baby Blue 2. Though It Hurts Me Badly 3. The Magic Hour 4. Different Drum Side B 1. I Believe 2. Hold On To Your Dreams 3. I’m A Dreamer 4. When I Was Part Of Your Picture Side C 1. Shoot The Dove 2. Finally Found My Way Back Home 3. You Got Me 4. Daltry Street Side D 1. Still Trying 2. Last Thoughts On Woody Guthrie 3. I’ll Always Remember You… (Debbie’s Song) more info via the Ear Music site https://www.ear-music.net/news/2019/soul-legend-pp-arnold-releases-her-first-album-new-adventures-pparnold-51-years-august-9th

Hitsville: The Making Of Motown More firmer dates and details have been released by Showtime on their upcoming documentary film Hitsville: The Making Of Motown, with the first TV broadcast scheduled for 24 August 2019 Hitsville: The Making Of Motown is the Showtime documentary film that looks at Motown during the period beginning with the birth of Motown in Detroit in 1958 until its relocation to Los Angeles in the early 1970s. Directed by British directors brothers Benjamin and Gabe Turner this feature-length film is being billed as the definite article. The film includes previously unseen footage from the label archives and Berrys Gordy's personal collection. Universal Music Group involvement means that the films makers have had access to the label's vast catalog of songs by the Supremes, Stevie Wonder, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye and others. Release Dates USA Dates 23 August 2019 - Detroit premiere more info via Detroit Free Press 24 August 2019 - Showtime TV broadcast more info via Showtime UK Dates In UK and Irish Cinemas September 30 - For One Night - Further details to follow HITSVILLE: THE MAKING OF MOTOWN Rated TV14 • 113 minutes Documentary film that focuses on the period beginning with the birth of Motown in Detroit in 1958 until its relocation to Los Angeles in the early 1970s. The film tracks the unique system that Gordy assembled that enabled Motown to become the most successful record label of all time. The creation and initial success of Motown was achieved during a period of significant racial tensions in America and amid the burgeoning civil rights movement.

Been passed on news and details by Color Red Music of this recent digital single release by The Burroughs The company blurb follows below along with audio... Steeped in classic soul standards and outfitted with modern flair, The Burroughs are a nine piece band with a powerhouse sound that has been electrifying audiences across Colorado and beyond. Since 2013, the band has lit up stages with their trademark brand of “Sweaty Soul Music,” quickly earning their rightful place as one of the best live bands in the region. The Burroughs - "The Slip / Forever in Love" - CRED-150 - Digital 45 Track Description: “The Slip” by The Burroughs is a deep funk groove inspired by The Godfather of Soul himself, James Brown. The band’s four-piece horn section is showcased throughout the tune in tight hits and punchy lines. The lyrics tell a tongue-in-cheek story of dodging the pressures of modern life, where everyone sometimes wishes they could “slip” out of their obligations. Johnny “RedBird” Burroughs embraces his frontman energy as a natural storyteller as his narrative is enhanced by the group’s full-bodied horn section. The Burroughs - "The Slip / Forever in Love" - Digital 45 Track Description: “Forever In Love” is a breezy summertime jam that celebrates falling in love in beautiful Colorado. The warm guitar chords and upbeat background vocals echo the ‘60’s sounds of Barbara Acklin’s “Am I The Same Girl,” while the harmony and horn lines pull influence from the hits of Stevie Wonder and The Jackson Five. The track is slated to be a staple in the Color Red catalog as “Am I The Same Girl” is one of founder/producer Eddie Roberts’ all-time favorite tunes. Toss it on any playlist that aims to harness carefree, summertime magic and enjoy the ride. Release Date: 07/23/2019 More info via https://www.color-red.co/the-burroughs

Four superb 45s have just landed on the new release desk from Kent. All the details and previews follow below Chink A Chank Baby B/W That's What Love Is - September Jones - The Pied Piper Players (Pied Piper) The final September Jones track to be discovered from her amazing eight-song Pied Piper sessions is ‘Chink A Chank Baby’ – the original Detroit recording of a backing track that Doni Burdick recorded over years later as ‘Whatcha Gonna Do’. Burdick’s version went big in some rare soul venues when found in the 90s but is a shadow of September’s exhilarating outing. The flip is the backing track of the Hesitations’ ‘That’s What Love Is’, a stormer of a record the music of which was re-used for Eddie Parker’s ‘I’m Gone’ a couple of years later. Don't It Make You Feel Funky B/W I Gotta Be Free - Joe Hicks At last there is a legal re-release of Joe Hick’s all-time Northern classic ‘Don’t It Make You Feel Funky’ – a record oozing adrenalin and sounding magnificent from the original master tape. We’ve used the rare and collectable AGC label flip, ‘I Gotta Be Free’, to make the 45 too tough to refuse. Given My Life B/W A Frown On My Face - Mighty Whites / Jacqueline Jones - Kent Select The Mighty Whites’ ‘Given My Life’ is the Modern Soul hit of the last 18 months. It’s popular on the European rare soul circuit through spins by Dave Thorley, aka @Dave Thorley on the funkier end thanks to DJ Dean Rudland aka @Dean Rudland, and is a 100 Club classic in the making. The later disco version by Brotherhood comes nowhere near the quality of this earlier soulful take. It is coupled here with Jacqueline Jones’ 1974 Loadstone crossover classic ‘A Frown On My Face’ – a record that gets harder to find and more expensive by the month. Just Say A Four Letter Word B/W She's My Real Sweet Woman - California Playboys The California Playboys’ 1976 Loadstone LP has been changing hands for three-figure sums for decades. Here are the top two dance tracks that put it into that price bracket. Both are favourites of Modern Soul fans, and to have them on a handy 7-inch disc with a suitable 45 edit will make them irresistible. All out and about now and available for purchase via all the usual suspects including the Ace records home https://acerecords.co.uk/