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Thanks mate & try put full show up on here at some point .

Today in New Zealand Jamie & the numbers performed live in front of a biggish crowd with people of all ages enjoying are great genre ! They performed there 2 covers of the classics! ''If this is the love '' a few left for sale on discogs ''Magic Touch'' some for sale discogs Next release planned April 2021 Cover of ''YDLM '' to honor Eugene Thomas R.I.P with Robert Paladino talking at the end of the record ! Simon Bayliss is kindly writing for book 2 John Warren ''Our Soul Music Journey '' release date December 2021 . best Dyslexic John from Queenland Australia

Just had one correct addy Post to me in Queensland Australia ! 13 Quid posted November UK went to Canada & know back in UK

Our Soul Music Journey by John Warren – NEW BOOK! PRESS RELEASE – January 9th, 2021 A brand new book and approach to bringing together the life stories of people in the music scene associated with the phenomenon of Northern Soul! Devotees around the world will know the impact of a sub-genre of northern soul, which developed out of underground RnB and soul music and where so often obscure releases and B-sides were seized upon by fans concentrated initially in the working north of the U.K. - they created a worldwide underground phenomenon. The lives of northern soul fans started along similar paths in their early youth and on to adulthood, and these stories assembled by John Warren a.k.a. Johnny “Redpants” Warren, document the impact on many individual’s lives and how it has stayed with them over the years. Many of the heroes and artists iconic to the (originally underground) northern soul scene will be unheard of by the general public and pop music industry, but they may be known to the successful artists on who’s recordings the often sang or played instruments, and occasionally would be given the chance to try for the big time on a solo release. Moreover, so many artists evolved through pop music genres changed their profile and musical styles to embrace the transition, from doowop and pop to disco and contemporary RnB. But, there were many more who fell by the wayside and drifted off into obscurity, never realizing how their forgotten recording was changing hands for thousands of dollars and also making them legends among record collecting devotees and northern soul fans. For example Gloria Jones, who was Marc Bolan’s partner, unknowingly long enjoyed packed dance floors in the northern soul scene with her original single “Tainted Love’ (changing hands for dizzy prices), which only became fully known to the world when Soft Cell released it as a massive pop hit, but she had moved on musically! By contrast some artists were stunned to realize how they were icons in an unknown world (sadly so many that have now passed never were afforded that satisfaction). “She’ll Come Running Back” on FIP Records (a tiny label out of Chicago) was recorded by Mel Britt and did little outside of local interest. Mel had toured with Jr. Walker, opening for Diana Ross in Las Vegas, appeared on "Soul Train", and appeared on the soundtrack for the movie "Animal House," yet after that the music industry didn’t do much for him. Then the northern soul community discovered the recording and the single started changing hands for as much as $2,000, packing dance floors, and yet Mel knew nothing of his success in a far off land. That is until DJ and music maker Ian Levine featured him in a collection of videos “The Strange World Of Northern Soul.” Later, in 2009, in his twilight years, Mel was brought to tears during a convention of soul fans in Chicago through SoulTrip USA. Coach-loads of fans met the Mel on a cold and dreary night in a car park and instantly raised over $400.00 with a spontaneous collection. Mel was disheveled and in poor health, walking with the assistance of a cane, but had his spirts elevated by Kev Roberts organizer of the SoulTrip USA series of conventions. He attended events during that convention joining in with fans. During the convention, while signing autographs, his record was played and over 200 fans clapped simultaneously which prompted Mel to sing along adding to the delight of the assembled multitude. He shook as many hands as he could and accepted hugs and as the song faded out he was overcome with emotion. It was at that point, as several fans recounted, that Mel finally got to witness firsthand and understand what his song meant to his real fans! That is also similar to each story told in the 24 chapters of “Our Soul Music Journey.” Told by people who were there, in their own words. Over the last couple of decades too many artists died in impoverished conditions, many in ill health and never realizing the impact their music had on die hard soul fans. Often struggling in the twilight of their years and sometimes wondering if their efforts amounted to anything. This has long bothered many soul fans and while their recordings can change for small fortunes they seldom see and returns. Numerous fans have discussed over the years the ability to dignify and somehow help the artists they’ve admired when realizing how desperate some artists have become. Prompted by these thoughts author John Warren assembled a series of stories that both show the influence the artist’s music has had on their lives and attempt to help with the artists individual circumstances. In this, his first book “Our Soul Music Journey,” Mr. Warren assembled 24 chapters written by fans, musicians and artists, chronicling how diverse yet strangely similar their stories are! In each story the eerie similarity echoes a deep and common appreciation. From the discovery of northern soul music through clandestine gatherings to how that music has sustained them throughout their lives. It’s uncanny how so many say the same thing in different words, yet share the same and often exact feelings. Each story walks the reader through parts of their lives to current circumstances and reflects the love and profound appreciation for artists, in many cases shunned by the pop world. Without doubt the effort to help selected artists is reflected in the books commitment to try to provide some aid to those artists, wherein author John Warren has committed a portion of the funds collected from the sale of the book to be given to the selected artists. “It’s hard when struggling artists see their work changing hands for thousands of dollars and being told how great their effort was, and then to learn that they made so little from their recordings in so many cases,” says Mr. Warren. The initial impact of the book, though only weeks old in release, has prompted many more contributors to already begin submitting stories for another book. The reaction by many readers also reflects the heartwarming contents of these first 24 chapters, which does not rely on tell-all or sensationalised stories, but instead unifies in the love of the music, in the same way the original interest and popularity of this underground movement first started. “Our Soul Music Journey” is exactly what it states, a journey by individuals along similar interest from diverse paths, culminating in the title of the song by Timi Yuro (another an iconic song in the scene) “It’ll Never Be Over For Me.” ENDS “Our Soul Music Journey” published independently through Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Soul-Music.../dp/B08PPJZDVH Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Our-Soul-Music-Journey-103730417994402/ Author John Warren: https://www.amazon.com/Mr.-John-Warren/e/B08QDF71DH...

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Click on the link to access the look inside feature & we wish you all a happy new year https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08PPJZDVH

The Look Inside feature is now available. Enjoy best John Enjoy! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PPJZDVH

Thanks M8 information like this is a big help which are grateful for . Best John

Thank you mate it is appreciated . I agree totally and will be very pro active because the more books sold then , we can help the artists listed in the book more , because there struggling . We are so fortunate in Australia & UK to have NH based heath systems . This is my first book and being dyslexic its a real struggle. I believe due to Amazon privacy rules I will not have access to readers email's ? best John

Thank you mate very appreciated & merry Xmas to you all off you from John in Queensland Australia .

Bart Mazzarella kindly has just sent me this ! Thanks, Johnny. There's a lot there, the reliving of our days in the band. I think the thing that made our sound so special was our chemistry. It was so natural to play with these guys. Our drummer, Ronnie Carrubba, would just kick it off and we'd all just start playing, sounding as tight and together as anyone could ask for. I, for one, felt a thrill every time we played. How I miss those days. Our chapter really captures the essence of who the Detroit Soul was all about. We're absolutely proud to be a part of your book.

Thank you mate its appreciated . Any one who reads it please review it . If we have done a good job ? we will try to do a Book 2 !

Thank you appreciate your feed back and will speak to publisher about doing so !

Mate sadly with Amazon you sign an agreement which does not favor independent book sellers , but we hope to distribute some in the future . Appreciate your question and agree totally being our first book its a learning curve & hopefully more if we get the support & a decent reaction from the soul community !

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https://www.facebook.com/Our-Soul-Music-Journey 20 CHAPTERS FOR CHARITY !

WEB SITE https://oursoulmusicjourney.com.au The aim of this Web Site is mainly to highlight the fact that some off the Soul Stars we all treasure & love are sadly struggling with health issues. So this first book has been written by fellow Soul lovers giving their time to raise awareness & hopefully generate funds to help some off them. Book 1 is for Joe Di John, Mike Paladino of the Epitome Of Sound, Jackie Moore R.I.P. Ronnie Canada R.I.P. & finally Little Beaver and their Families! THE SOUL COMMUNITY Hopefully, the soul family will get behind this and spread the love & support this project by buying the Book! If the response is good then we will proceed with the team in writing further books. JOIN OUR JOURNEY'S If you would like to tell your story & area famous soul artist or like me a mere soul fan please message me because people would love to read about your Soul Journey.

I just by phone wished my good mate Eugene Thomas a Great 2020 . In 2019 he bought out the great double-sider ''I'm through with you & Lovely Lady. Jean informed 2 more Northernesque songs of similar quality will be released in 2020 on his label Sweetbeets. We commented he has not performed outside the UK since 2011 & was ultra keen for a tour. So if any promoters are interested please contact Jean- He performs with his band ''no big deal'' regularly and I can attest is ''Pipes and Timber of voice '' is still very strong! Best Johnny ''red pant'' Warren

Thank you

G'day Johnny red pants Warren I been on this project for over 2 years and its getting closer Its to Aid the stars we love like Mike Paladino & Joe di John ( epitome of sound) Jackie Moore R.I.P ( family ) Little beaver & recently Ronnie Canada R.I.P . I putting an events page and cant list every gig but some the bigger ones , radio shows , ect to give each countrya Balance . Especially need USA & UK . Asia i think i got most Singapore - Thailand ! Australia & NZ i got covered. The projected Publish date is end Febuary 2020 for Book 1 . I like to add Jan lieweski is my co partner in this large project and lots others giving there time - to address this sad event that artists die as one done recently and there familys cant get the casket home for a respectful Burial - really effects me ! Thanks in advance John

Come out on Picture sleeve EP does not sell for much the most this sold for around 300 us dropped not that hard to find had quite a few .

Mike had a run in with you before when an Icon of the scene is disrespected i would expect them to brought in line - The Johnny Cause his blue eyed soul Ironic they thought Eugene Thomas was white - I also mentioned Bobby Paris the least of blue eyed soul is infinite . Bev Harrell out Melbourne did better version than Jackie Trent Fia Karin out Melbourne - did a good version Dana Valery - Cookie does a great Job on This girl not northern i know also from Melbourne - on on !

Robert Paladino who wrote Cause hopefully will respond to this thread , constructive criticism is good but respect is Paramount ! The hob nailed boots been sorted ! The response in Australia pre- orders from DJS & Radio and have been great . I agree with comments about mainstream , but for the less blinkered i thing this have some demand in UK . Ginger , Russ & Levine for just a few seem think so . Nobody owns what Godin termed N . Soul and fair play for anyone who trys too emulate the sound ! Look how Levine got slagged after they found Four Vandals was a taylor made ! A few years ago i DJ in Northants and had 3 lads check every record i played half way through i thought bollocks i play a track quoted on here never be played Piludski re work off begging and low behold it filled the floor when i finished my set with Bobby Paris Walkin the better cut off i walked away set down for Billie Gentry , i came off the stage and the 3 lads said you played all originals !