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Not one yet read as it's not been published. So on that note, any news on Andy Dyson's tome?

Beautiful record. Be interested in Lorraine's view on her contribution to this masterpiece.

An absolute giant of our music. He will be sadly missed.

On my early Xmas pressie list. Don't you just love Kent.

So that's what he's been up to. Used to be a contributor on here. Looks a great read.

Best wishes to all on Soul Source. Hope this also gets through to that parallel universe occupied by the Re-issue Sect.

Respect the passion but the 'If you're not with us, you must be against us' stance is puzzling. Having said that it's not a unique stance is it?

For all those listed I still have a great affection for the Top's version of "If I were a carpenter" Doesn't seem to resonate as much as the other great stuff.

Unrivalled. The whole thing works on every level provided you drop your angst off on the way in. We are so fortunate that Mike and his team have created such a powerful medium for the music that we love. Long may it continue.

Hey Andreas, I don't think there is any chance of me remembering it. We were staying in La Jolla and on the same night we watched UB40 somewhere in San Diego at what I imagine was a basketball arena. We then had to get to this club where I'd seen Bobby Bland advertised. It was definitely what you would describe as a supper club - I remember he came on certainly after midnight. I think my wife and I plus maybe one more were the only white people in the club, not that it was a problem, but it would not be a stretch to say it was not in an upscale area of the city! He asked the audience to write down requests and I asked for "Shoes" and "Yum yum tree" and he actually gave us a few bars of "Shoes" laughing that his band wouldnt even know it! It was a memorable night nonetheless.

One of the greatest vocalists, that's for sure. A catalogue undiminished by time and an a legacy that will endure. I saw him in a seedy supper club in San Diego in the early 80's and without doubt one of the most awe inspiring performances I've ever been so fortunate to witness.

Sad news indeed "Genesis" and "Friction" are amongst the greatest albums ever made. Along with fellow group member, Anita Louis, she defined my kind of gritty, southern style soul so perfectly suited to the Stax ethos.

Arguably the greatest vocalist of all.

For me the 'Caught up' albums remain the greatest concept albums of all time. I will never forget the first time I heard "I still love you (you still love me" - the ending is just amazing and I still get goose bumps listening to it.

I am with you on that one, Dave. Essential purchase.

Unfortunately it's going to continue to be like that, Chalky. Vastly under-rated. Sad news indeed.

Well that's one birthday present sorted.

An essential part of anybody's soul music education. It's in part to the continued enthusiasm and dedication of those at Kent that the music continues to prosper. Congrats all round.

Great read. Some of the early stuff is angst ridden vitriol - perfect for todays scene!

Possibly going to get murdered here but why are people posting as if this has just happened, unless that is what they believe Popcorn died in September 2008 although I'm not sure how this thread has been reactivated which may be why posters are giving condolences on the basis that this is a recent event.

A sad loss nevertheless but this was from 4 years ago.

Are we missing something here?

What's the latest on this project, guys?

One of the great soul vocalists. As stated above everybody should own "Friction" and "Genesis" by the Soul Children. "Poem on the school house door" remains, for me, a defining moment in gritty, southern soul. A sad loss indeed.

Mp3 format - how do I get this from Refosoul?