Djmelismo

Hi Bob! Thanks for posting. Rasputin Stash has always been one of my favorite groups. I guess I have most on the material they put out, I have two original albums on vinyl + a CD comp also featuring some previously unissued bonus cuts. I have always been intrigued as to why they changed their name from Rasputin´s Stash to Rasputin Stash, presupposing it was for contractual reasons. Have listened to the first half of the interview already, will continue listening later on today and really looking forward to it. Best regards Melismo

Love their music, soul music at its finest. Charly Records put out a Pic & Bill comp, have it on a vinyl album, it´s from 1988 I think. Cheers, Melismo

It´s from a comp put out by Expansion earlier this year, it is entitled Leon Ware and Friends and consists of previously released tracks from the 70´s and 80´s, recordings that Leon Ware has penned or produced for other artists. One of the people behind this new comp is my mate Paul Clifford. Titles include "Everywhere Inside Me" by Norman Connors, "I Don't Know" by Syreeta, "You Do The Right Things" by Al Wilson, "Point Of View" by Rockie Robbins, "No Tricks" by Chuck Jackson, "I Can't Keep Holding Back" by Shadow, "Trust Your Heart (ext 12" mix)" by Bobby Womack, "Just Don't Make It Hurt" by Krystol, "I Came To Love You" by Booker T, "I Can Dream" by Themal Jones, "You Make Me Wanna Love Again" by Vesta Williams, "I Know It's You" by Donny Hathaway, "Can You Feel What I'm Saying" by Minnie Riperton, "Looking Up To You" by Michael Wycoff, "Thank You Early Bird" by Jerry Butler, and the tracks "What's Your World" and "Girl Girl Girl" by Leon Ware himself.

I have a CD comp on Brunswick from 1996: THE BEST OF THE ARTISTICS. For tracklisting here´s a link: https://www.amazon.com/Best-Artistics/dp/B0...6265&sr=1-6

Hi Barry! Listened to your show via download yesterday, top quality selection as always! Among my favourites were the Eldridge Holmes, Barrett Strong, Archie Bell & The Drells, Soul Superiors, Bill Leonard, Cicero Blake... Best regards Melismo aus Schweden

Hallo Kristian! Quality selection from start to finnish! A couple of favourites: Buck - It's gonna be alright Very much prefer that one to "I Can´t Quit Your Love"! The Black On White Affair - Bold soul sister, bold soul brother Simply stunning piece of soul music. As stated above, a 100% quality mix. Thanks for sharing, keep ´em coming, mein Freund! Herzlische Grusse Melismo

Hi all! Here´s the latest mix. DJ MELISMO SOUL MIX 16 KHIA - Taz II (2002) Short Intro LYNN WHITE - If You Think You´re Lonely Now (1989) TRUE IMAGE - It Ain´t Fair (1979) STRIKERS - Body Music (1981) TAPESTRY - Life Is What You Make It (1975) TAKE FIVE - Reaching Out For Love (1981) VICTORIA SOSA ft. ISAAC HAYES - If This World Were Mine (1981) MARGO THUNDER - From Her Arms To Mine (1975) SONS OF ROBIN STONE - Just Around The Corner (1974) ANNETTE THOMAS - What Good Is A Song (1974) BOBBY RUSH - I´m Still Waiting (1976) PAUL WELLER - Above The Clouds (1992) SPACES - Try Some Of This (1981) T.F.O. - I Come Here To Party (1979) TRAMA (THE-FUNK-N-ROLL-DRAMA) - Party (1982) SPECIALTY OF THE HOUSE - Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained (1976) SPOOKEY ft. MIX + SYNTHESIZERS by MARVIN GAYE - Friends (1981) STEFAN - Take It Like It Comes (1972) HIGHER GROUND - Forever (1997) WEST END GIRLS ft. HOWARD HEWETT - Reunited (1994) BOYZ OF PARADIZE - The Run Around (1995) GEORGE TORRENCE & THE NATURALS - So Long Goodbye (1968) Alternative links for this mix: https://www.zshare.net/audio/5650713545f931b8/ https://www.divshare.com/download/6724158-4f7 All mixes including the popular mixes 1-9 (no longer available via https://melismo.podomatic.com) can be accessed over at https://listen.to/soulmusic where you will also find more info/other features. For "proper" playlists with format and label details, go to the Alex Subinas Soul Portrait site for which I´ve provided a more detailed playlist: https://www.flickr.com/photos/alexs4r/3351279150/ Also love those photos Alex keeps finding for me! Hope you enjoy the monthly podcast. Best, Melismo

I´m using Divshare too for some of my uploads. Do you (or anyone else) know how this works? When you´ve exceeded your download limits, is it possible to go down to zero (start from scratch) again after some time or are you forever denied access to the free download service again and must become a paying member in order for people to be able to continue downloading your Divshare uploads?! Regards, Melismo

Hi Pete! Enjoyed this podast as I have the previous ones. These were some of my favourites: BARBARA MILLS - TRY DEE DEE SHARP - I REALLY LOVE YOU EMMA REDE - I GOTTA BE WITH YOU JIM WEBB - I NEED YOU JOHN ANDREWS & THE LONELY ONES - IT'S JUST LOVE LAVERN BAKER - TINY TIM ROBB STORME & THE TEMPESTS - SHY GUY Cheers, Melismo

Hi Bob! Don´t know if you spotted my comments on your Richard Pegue tribute show: /index.php?showtopic=96490 I enjoyed that show immensely! Also enjoyed your latest installment, music + interview, always very educational Cheers, Melismo

Found this among the stuff I have bought during the last few years, an album by Black Rhythm Studio Orchestra. No year of release stated and cannot really make out the label either (Suisa/Multi?). I take it this is a fairly modern group with an authentic 60´s retro sound?! Tried to Google them to find more info, but came up with nothing, so this is probably quite obscure. Will post a couple of tracks on here, since I think these sounds may appeal to some members on here. Whereas certain tunes on the album feature female vocals, I have opted for the male-vocalled ones, since I am so moved by the man´s vocal delivery, and will put them up as refo-soul clips, will start with the best one for me: "The Waves Are High Today".

Hi Bob! A respectful tribute to Richard Pegue and his talent, great to hear all those records written, arranged, and/or produced by him. My personal favorites include: Cheers - I'm not ready to settle down Renaldo Domino - I'm getting nearer to your love Halleluiah Chorus - I've got to find a way Sidney Barnes - The ember furniture song Little Ben and the Cheers - Nevermore South Shore Commission - Shadows Renaldo Domino - Let me come within (sounds very modern!) Richard Pegue R.I.P. Best regards Melismo

Hi Barry! Excellent show as always! My favourite tunes this time were the following, and almost the entire playlist is represented here (LOL): Crossfire - Take Me Back Randy Brown - You Says It All Joy Fleming - Are You Ready For Love Ernie Lucas - Love Thief Loving Sisters - Freedom Isn't Free Valentinos - Baby Girl Raphael Saadiq - Sometimes Jimmy Hudson - I The Poor Sunset Travelers feat Overton Vertis Wright - Nobody Knows (The Trouble I See) White Family Band - Miss America Stand Up Chuck McClean - Let Me Hear It From You Helena Ferguson - Where Is The Party Southern Jubilees - Time Has Made A Change Dicky & Billy - The Dream I Had Came True Banks & Hampton - Wonderful Great tune that Banks & Hampton one and not on the album they made at around the same time Best regards Melismo

Hi Paul! Welcome to the forum! I´ve been away from the forum for some time, so didn´t spot this thread until now, and man was I amazed It´s a great honour to have you on board. Thanks for sharing with us some of those stories behind records and artists you´ve worked with over the years. Listened to Jimmy Briscoe and Rhyze just a few days ago. Interesting to hear that you and Rhyze are now working on new material. My record room is full of Paul Kyser, yes, you´re in many people´s homes thanks to all the wonderful music you´ve given us through the years... Kind regards Mel (from Sweden, where we really need soul music in order to keep us warm...LOL...)

Hi Jason! Thanks for posting! Very soulful and very funky sounds coming out my speakers, and some interesting info in the talksets. Some of my favourites were: Willy McDougal "Don't Turn Away" Little Charles "Let's Talk (About The Women)" Chuck-A-Luck & The Love-Men LTD. "Hard To Satisfy" Rudy Mockabee "Sweet Thing" Living Color "Plastic People" Exit "Blow It Out" Admiral Ice "My Carolina Girl" East Coast Jammers "Life's Little Games" Frank James And Shadow "Summer Time" Demoria And and The Cosmicnauts "Experiences" Cobra Heart Band "Thinking Of You" Vernon Young "Closing In On My Mind Pt. 1" New Creation "Ain't No Right Way To Do Wrong" Singing Tornados "Traveling Through The Land" Mellow Madness Band "Boogie M" ASAP Band "Watch Me" Mellow Madness "Memories Of You" T.M.S. Featuring Jimmy Graham "Get The Feelin" I´ve heard that Admiral Ice "My Carolina Girl" on a couple of UK radio shows lately, glad that great track has been "resurrected". Best regards Melismo, Sweden

Tommy, G¶ran! Great selections - as expected. Enjoyed the show! Best regards Melismo, Sweden

Hi there! What decks do I use? Well, at home listening to music I use a beltdrive Dual turntable. When making my podcast mixes (https://melismo.podomatic.com) and ripping vinyl in order to post Refo-Soul clips on here, I use a cheapie Lenco USB-turntable with an inbuilt amplifier, and connect it to my computer, which works a treat. In professional radio studios or out at clubs I´ve always used Technics. Cheers, Mel

Hi Barry! Enjoyed the show - as usual! My favourite tunes this time: O.V.Wright - You Must Believe In Yourself Eleanor Grant - The Other Woman Johnnie Taylor - I Can't Leave Your Love Alone Preacherman Isidore Womack - I've Got Power In My Mind Sharon Ridley - Where Did You Learn To Make Love The Way You Do Sensational Little Doc & His Rhythm Express - My Precious Love Master Keys - I Cried Lord Watch Tower - Forever,Together Cash McCall - SOS Robert Turner - God Is My Refuge The Bishop - You Can't Take It With You Dream Team - There He Is Best regards Melismo

For anyone who´s experienced problems with Zshare during the last few days, here´s an alternative download link: https://www.divshare.com/download/6506384-f4c

Hi Bob! Enjoyed the show - as usual! Some of my favourites this time: Sylvia St. Claire - It hurts to see you happy Candace Love - I wanna get back Heartstoppers - When the hurt comes back (it really hurts) Mayer Hawthorne and the County - Just ain't gonna work out Decisions - Do I love her Maestro and Company - I love you Four Mints - Why did I go? Executive Branch - Love made it all Wendy Rene - After laughter Best regards, Melismo

SOUL MIX #15 is here! Yet another eclectic selection... JOHN & ARTHUR SIMMS - I´m Gonna Miss You (1980) ANN MARGRET - For You (1979) J. J. BARNES - To An Early Grave (1974) FLOYD BECK - What About Me (1980) TOMMY SMILEY - A Love For A Love (1978) DONNA McELROY - Come Sunday (1990) LEXXUS - My Vibe (1995) SPENCE - Gonna Party (1984) MALAIKA - Sweet Dreams (1993) VEE ALLEN - Cheating Is A No No (1973) JOHN PAUL BARRETT - Never Givin´ Up On You (1987) FLOYD SMITH - I Just Can´t Give You Up (1975) MIKE ANTHONY - Love And Understanding (1982) ART MADISON - In This World (We´re Living) (1993) KLOCKWERK - I Will Still Love You (1996) SNOOPY DEAN - Your Love Move Me Baby (1975) WILMER ALEXANDER Jr. & THE DUKES - Give Me One More Chance (1969) ARCHIE BELL & THE DRELLS - Dancing To Your Music (1973) IVON & KIM REYNOLDS - Things You Gonna Do (1999) SUREL - Eyes (2006) Download: https://www.zshare.net/audio/550211464a3e774a/ or over at https://melismo.podomatic.com Hope you enjoy Best, Mel

A welcome return! Thanks for letting us know about the relaunch of your blog All the best Melismo

Hi! I´ve got that tune, will rip it from my vinyl and put it up as a Refo-Soul clip later on today. Best, Melismo

Hi Barry! Another soulful session, my favourites being: Garnet Mimms - God Is Standing By Mr. Sam - Voicemail Manhattans - I Just Wanna Be The One In Your Life Tyrone Davis - Heart Failure Virginia State Ensemble - I Work For God Norro Wilson - Stranger To Me Brothers Two - I'm Tired Of You Baby Regards Melismo

Yes, the show has been uploaded as podcast/show #8 over at: https://lifeandsoul.podomatic.com/ This is what I played: Sweet James Epps - love at first sight Bobby Dukes - just to be with you Carla Whitney - What made you change your mind Loose Change - I'll hold on to you Jamm - I promise Troy Taylor - Faith in God Pops - I love you in a thousand ways Cheers, Mel