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Hi Bob! Another brilliant show, my picks this time: Montclairs - Hey you! Don't fight it Differences - Five Minutes Victors - Not only a boy knows Leola Jiles - Keep it coming Steve Mancha - Don't make me a story teller EJ and the Echoes - I had a hard time Shades of Love - A woman will do wrong Andre and Zero Plus - Sparkle in a woman's eye Herb Lane and the Rhythm Makers - You're my last girl Flight - Let me get next to you Moses - Sweetest Love Best regards, Melismo

Best track from the album Twinkle of an Eye and the 12" single features the longer (more than 8 mins running time) and more popular version of "God´s Armor". I know that the original album is considered "rare", but nonetheless most modern soul collectors seem to have a copy and it often comes up for sale on the www. "God´s Armor" on a 12" I don´t see often, it is probably quite scarce. Last time I saw it on one of the sites I frequently visit it was listed by a French dealer for 60 Euros. Sure some of the modern soul heads reading this can provide more help. It´s been a long time since I was selling records, and I don´t even buy much for myself these days either. I know what I like (and "God´s Armor" is a great track), but I am not so much up to date with current values, since I am not a dealer anymore. Best, Melismo

Hi all! Would like to take time out to wish all forum members A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Brand new mix for 2011 to be found below... SOUL MIX #38: WILD CHERRY - No Way Out Love Affair (1978) POISON - Let Your Fingers Do The Walking (1976) HAYATI - What´s Goin On (1973) PERFECT TIMIN´ - After Tonight (This Love Is Gonna Last) (1985) THE PINUPS - My My My (1981) LA-JAY ALEXANDER - Say So (1973) LEJENZ - Love Me All Through The Night (1987) HELGA - Believe (1982) RYTHM SYNDICATE - You'll Never Walk Alone (1991) NUMONICS - It's So Easy To Be Mislead (1982) REGGIE B - Blue Skies (2007) NICK ALLEN - Need More Time (1982) RELL - Let Me Show You (2005) WILL PRESTON - Queen (2005) VISION - It's All About You (2000) CHARLIE WILSON - Never Got Enough (2010) XQUISITE - Best Friends (2003) ERIC BEN°T & EDDIE LEVERT - Paid (2010) To download/listen: https://www38.zippyshare.com/v/28988285/file.html Best wishes for 2011 Melismo

Hi Bob! Another top show. My picks this time: Casino Royale - To be my girl Reggie Saddler Combo - Hear my song Poets - Merry Christmas Baby Jones Brothers - Good old days Jhamels - Baby baby baby TNJ's - She's not ready Allison and Calvin Turner - Yeah memories George Cambell and Kool's Five - Get it on People - Peace is silver love is gold Differences - That was the day Whispers - You're only as good as you think you are Grand Theft - How can you be so cold Chapter One - Thinking about the days Special Delivery - Oh let me know it Wishing you all the best for 2011 Melismo

Hi Barry! Hope you´ve had a nice Christmas. Wishing you all the best for the new year. And here is a list of my favourite tunes from your latest show: Marv Johnson - She's All I Need(In This World) Elite Jewels of Cleveland, Ohio - Sinner Man Cal Brandon - I Kept On Smilin' Ray Quarles - Ain't Love Good When It Rains Victory Travelers - Power Lord Syl Johnson - Star Bright Star Lite Ronald Isley - No More Vocalaries - I Want To See Jesus Brenda Lee Eager - Ah! Sweet Mystery Of Life Sam Dees - I Like To Party George Hughley & The Cama Rockers - It Hurts Me Too Sensational Brown Sisters and Mother - Tribute To Friends And Relatives Paul Williams - I Need You More Than Ever Regards Melismo

Hi Steve! Wow, wonderful tunes throughout the whole show: Willie Walker - Run around (forthcoming Kent 45) William Bollinger - I won't have to cry no more (forthcoming Kent 45) Erma Shaw - To hold on to his love (forthcoming Hit & Run 45) Bill Spoon - Love is on the way (Full length Studio Version) (forthcoming Soul Junction LP) Rev T L Barrett - Said it long time ago (Gospel Roots) Plumbob Edit New Holidays - Maybe so maybe no (Westbound 45) Tina Bryant - I won't be there (forthcoming Kent CD) Marjorie Ingram - Love Vibrations (forthcoming Hit & Run 45) Erma Shaw - You're gonna lose my love (forthcoming Hit & Run 45) Sir Ted Ford - I wanna be near you (current Shotgun 45) Paul Burton - It's so very hard to make it (Parts 1 & 2) (Merry Go Round 45) Pat Boyack feat Sweet Pea Atkinson - Chance at love (2004 CD) Paramount Four - Sorry ain't the word (Kent 100 Club Anniversary 45) Joey Gilmore - Girl your best friend done took your place (Saadia 45) Tommy & The Derbys - Don't play the role (forthcoming Hit & Run 45) Marjorie Ingram - Another woman involved (forthcoming Hit & Run 45) Shirley Alston - Can't stop thinkin' of the boy I love (Prodigal 45) Jesse James - I feel your love changing (2010 Soul Junction 45) Ted Taylor - Farewell (forthcoming Kent CD) Philip Mitchell - Just the beginning (Grapevine CD) Cheers, Melismo

Hi Barry! Another top show with these being my favourites: Bobby Sheen - I May Not Be What You Want Dennis Edwards - I Feel Like I'm Falling In Love Again Mighty Silvertones - Too Late Harold Dickey and The Passions - She Was Always Around James Phelps - Love Is Fair Swanee Quintet - Won't It Be Grand Debbie Taylor - I Don't Wanna Leave You Little Mary Staten - Helpless Girl Soul Stirrers (Johnny Jones) - Stand By Me Father Flames - For Your Precious Love Madelyn Quebec - Will I Ever Get Back Home Regards Melismo

Hi Bob! Another show full of wonderful sounds such as for instance: Rhinestones - Party music Eugene Smiley and the Essence of Love - Yes, it's you Jill Harris - You didn't really mean it Heatwaves - Holding out Gregory Harris - Blue Angel Originals - I like your style - Soul Lee Bates - (What am I gonna do) What am I gonna say Oscar Perry - Come on home to me Best regards Melismo

I´m a bit surprised that noone has replied yet. Don´t think it´s because there is a lack of good releases to bring up, probably the contrary, that there are too many to mention...lol... In modern soul circles the following are some of the most talked about releases during the last few months, full albums (CD or download) from the likes of: Eric Benet, El DeBarge, Frank McComb, Jazmine Sullivan, R. Kelly, Deodato, Ronald Isley, John Stoddart, Al Olive, Freddie Jackson, Cee-Lo Green, JD73, Soul Talk, Faith Evans, Tom Glide & The Luv Allstars, Helen Brunner & Terry Jones (Linda Jones´ daughter), Rena Scott, Kem, Calvin Richarson, Will Downing, VA- Daxwood Soul II... Hope this helps. Best, Melismo

Hi there! Here´s the December edition, consider it an early Christmas pressie... MIX #37: A SPECIAL BLEND - Let It Shine (1984) ALEX BUGNON - The Heart Song (1993) REAL TO REEL - Love Me Like This (1983) ZIEME - Scream My Name (2006) BOBBY CALDWELL - Loving You (1982) MELISMO - Come Back (2006) RICHARD JON SMITH - In The Night (1984) JAE MASON - Woman (You´ve Gotta Be There) (1975) LOBO - It´s Time To Face The Music And Dance (1979) PLATYPUS - Appreciate Your Love (1980) PHYREWORK - More Than A Dream (1978) JIMMY DOBBINS - A Quitter Never Wins (1974) SHOMARI - Good Love (1992) BERNICE WATKINS - Let's Call It A Day (1984) STEVE KHAN - Darlin´ Darlin´ Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love) (1977) FUNK'N'STEIN - Stay The Night (2010) SAMSON LOGAN - Emergency (2004) VOICES OF THEORY - I'll Give My Love To You (1998) Listen/download: https://www62.zippyshare.com/v/92661196/file.html Hope there´s something for everyone. Best, Melismo

Hi Bob! Another top show, with these being my favourites: JJ Barnes - So far away Lee Moses - She's a bad girl Vonciel Myers - It won't be easy Ledgends - Something to remember you by Houston Outlaws - What am I gonna do? Degree of Freedom - Please tell me why Johnny Andrews and the Enjoyments - If I lost your love Five Karat Soul - I'm searching for another baby Experience II - Bout time that I told you baby Quiet Fire - Lost (without your love) Exportations - Find another day Charles Beasley - Be young, be foolish (be happy) Best regards Melismo

Hi Barry! Hope you (your nose) is feeling better. Enjoyed your latest show and these are my picks: Fantastic Four - Keep On Tryin' ('Til You Find Love) Harold Dickey Dance Jewel Bass - It's Been A Long Time Coming Pat Johnson - Love Brought You Here Highway Q.C's - Oh What A Beautiful Day Sons Of Truth - Give It Up Marian Love - He's Not You Moses Dillard And The Dynamic Showmen - Go 'Way Baby Tony Ashley & The Delicates - All Along I've Loved You Gospel Clefs - Haven Of Rest Shaladons - Showdown G. Raines & The Capitol Driffters - I'm So Glad Regards Melismo

Hi there Sebastian! Thanks for this early Christmas pressie Lots of goodies in the mix - my picks being: Hot Ice Company - You Ain't Heard Nothing Yet Justin - Right Now Ben Wiggins - It's All Over Sir Ted Ford - Disco Music Billy Peterson Jr. - Party Man Darrow Fletcher - No Limit Krisp - Sunlight Sophisticated Ladies - This Ain't Really Love Satisfactions - Take It Or Leave It Exodus - Together Forever Philip James - Keep On Loving Cheers, Melismo

Hi Bob! Great show indeed and these were my top favourites: Main Attraction - I've got love for my baby Nightchill - Hop Skip and Jump Gateway - Can't accept the fact Startells - Falling in love with you girl Ikhlas - Sing la-la Mystics - I really do Mike James Kirkland - Play it down Fabulous Moonlighters - I've lost again Shaker - Since we're not together Cash - The joy of you Exoutics - Spring time love Hypnotics - Music to make love to Best regards, Melismo

Hi Barry! Another top show, with these being my favourites: Final Decisions - I Don't Feel No Pain George Hughley - That's Why I Cry Marvin Smith - Love Ain't Nothin' But Pain Pioneers - My Good Friend James James Phelps - Action Patricia Cofield - Lonely Lover's Prayer Sons Of Truth - God Bless The Children Power - My World Jeanette Jones - What Have You Got To Gain (By Losing Me) Invitations - For Your Precious Love Once again almost the entire playlist...lol... Regards Melismo

In 1980 lead vocalist Jeffrey Osborne, as well as his brother Billy, left the group, they were replaced by for instance Leslie Wilson, the gruff-voiced male lead singer of New Birth. Admittedly, Love Magic is an album you don´t come across as often as the other L.T.D. LP´s, but it spawned two hits, sold ok and as regards the going rate it´s a `cheapie´ to this day. Group split up the same year the album came out and although it is a great album, it doesn´t really sound like the previous albums, because of the lineup changes - personally, I associate L.T.D. with the vocal talent of Jeffrey Osborne which gave the group their characteric sound which can be heard on the records made prior to this 1981 album.

I´ve had several copies of this LP (so not a rare one, and not very expensive), sold them via the Internet to international buyers in the 90´s, but kept one copy for myself of course, since this is raw funky soul at its best, will have to dig it out now for a listen. Best, Melismo, Sweden

Hi all! HERE`S SOUL MIX #36: BOBBY LYLE - Gettin' Into Love (1979) AZAR LAWRENCE - Your Love Is Keeping Me Alive (1985) DELIVERANCE - To Be Loved (1990) MIKE CARR & CARGO - Sunshine (1997) JAY PLAYER - Love Is The Answer (1982) THE TONES - Let Me Touch You (1983) RAW SPITT - Excuses (1970) JANNE ONNERUD & CO. - If You Wanna Know (1980) PAUL T. SMITH - Newsroom (1970´s unrel. until 2002) CAROL GRIMES - I Betcha Didn´t Know That (1975) CAROL TOWNES & FIFTH AVENUE - You Can't Come Empty Handed (1976) RAMSEY LEWIS - Just A Little Lovin' (1996) 7FACES - Since She's Been Gone (2007) HOMEWORK - Be My Lady (1990) PRIVATE EYE - Totally Convinced (1983) BIGG BLUE - Love Isn't Love (2002) CALVIN RICHARDSON - Adore You (2010) BIGG ROBB ft. SPECIAL - Why You Tryin´ To Holla @ Me (2005) DEEP THREAT - Bring It On (2002) KOOL DADDY FRESH - Went Out Like A Gangster (1994) Outro Listen/dl: https://www.zshare.net/audio/822357459e252261/ All the best, Melismo

Hi Bob! Sad to hear about your grandmother passing, please accept my sincere condolences. Loved your show, so many great tunes: James Phelps - Love is a five letter word James Phelps - Don't be a cry baby James Phelps - The look on your face Magic Tower - Everybody disco Brooks O'Dell - Watch your step Little John Bowie - My love, my love Bobby Reed - I'll find a way Slaughter, Inc. - Here I am Soul Explosion Band - Blue Lady La' Que - Give me some credit Peakke - Tell me like it is Regards, Melismo

Sounds really nice. Missed the Refo soul post the first time around, so glad to finally have discovered this great new band. Going by the name, are they primarily a "funk" band or "soul" group you´d say? If you do promos, I wouldn´t mind featuring it in a podcast of mine, it´s a showcase of everything from 60´s soul to brand new releases and this one would fit in just nicely. If interested, you can drop me a PM.

A sad loss indeed. Currently revisiting some of his best work, at the moment the "modern soul classic" Universal Love´s "It´s You Girl", one of my all time favourite soul moments. R.I.P. Weldon

Please let me know when it reappears, since I am a member of that forum, and would like to get on again soon to check some of the threads! A great place for serious collectors. In the meantime, Soul-Source will keep me busy...lol...

I guess it´s a good idea to have photos of your record room, for insurance reasons at least, to "prove" that you have/had lots of records, in case they are stolen...

Sandra Feva has a very powerful voice indeed, she has made a number of fine recordings, this is one of my top favourites: SANDRA FEVA - Love Me For What I Am (1979) Anyone who wants to hear it can go to https://listen.to/soulmusic where it´s featured in mix #7.

Those recordings sound great! Wonderful to have a new album from an artist that is no longer with us. The man who changed the course of popular music forever. A true genius. Possibly the originator of soul music with his early combinations of gospel singing and secular lyrics and bluesy style. He often performed in Sweden at various venues and festivals. Was great to catch him live, his performances were electrifying. Best, Melismo