Djmelismo

Hi Sean! Chester "Lyfe" Jennings is a great talent. With 1 EP and 3 full albums below his belt he ought to crossover to the mainstrean. Has been accepted by the urban crowd, but I think he has the kind of rough soulfulness that we associate with the Bobby Womacks and Johnnie Taylors so he should appeal to most soulies. He ought to be a major star. I like his first album, do not rate his second effort that highly, but think he´s back to form with his third album which is currently available via all the usual sources: https://www.amazon.com/Lyfe-Change-Jennings...1745&sr=1-1 And what a life story. At the age of 15 he was sentenced to 10 years of prison (for Arson!), and when he got out he started recording music, the first album got its name from his prison number 268-192! Cheers, Melismo

Hi there Barry! I´m still with you Another great show, of those two hours of soulful sounds the following were my favourite tunes: O.V.Wright - I Found Peace Jerry Warren - I Really Love You O'Neal Twins - Wake Up Everybody Natur'elles - So Much In Need William Bell & Janice Bulluck - Whatever You Want You Got It Marcell Strong - Mumble In My Ear Jean Carne - Ain't No Way Annetta - Since There Is No More You Willie Banks - Things I Can't Change Regards Melismo

Hi Bob! Enjoyed that Four Tops mix/tribute. "Are You Man Enough", "Still Waters", Ain´t No Woman", some of my favourite Four Tops moments, they did cut some wonderful tunes in the early 70´s. Will check out the Next Movement/Magical Connection interview too. Very much looking forward to hearing it. Best regards Mel

Hi there Ian! A wonderful show. A very emotional and heartfelt tribute to Levi Stubbles (yes, that was his name, although better known to the general public as Stubbs), his legacy will go on and on... Loads of other great things on your show as well: Rufus & Chaka Khan - Any Love - Dimitri Re-Edit Fat Larry's Band - Straight From The Heart Sonja Grier - Right Here, Right Now Denitria Champ - I've Had Enough Halo - Let Me Do It Ruth Dawes - I Love Only You WHAT A CRACKER - I NEED THIS ONE Vermeytta Royster - The Shelter Of Your Arms Tina Broussard - Why Do I Feel So Sad Private Eye - No One Can Love You Like Me Bobby Caldwell - I'll Be Around WHERE´S THIS FROM PLEASE, FEATURING THE VOCALS OF JEFFREY OSBORNE Johnny Hudson - Better Love Cheers, Melismo

Sean/Mick! Great show guys - enjoyed the music and the conversation in between the tunes! Cheers, Melismo

Oslo´s sure got soul, another fine mix of soulful goodies, cheers for posting! Best, Melismo

Congratulations Barry! Your musical selections are always spot on and your enthusiasm always clearly evident! May the show long continue!!! Best wishes Melismo

Hi there Barry! This seems to be a very busy thread of late Enjoyed the show as usual and these were some of my favourites: Voices of East Harlem - Could This Be Love Robert Dobyne - Spent A Lot Of Years(Loving You) Sammy Sevens - You Are A Lucky So And So Fred Martin Revue - I'm The One(Who Loves You) Vee Allen - Let Me Make It Up To You Eddie G Giles - Happy Man Rev. E J Smith - Lord I've Tried Superiors Band & Their Soul Sisters - Amateur Lover McKinley Travis - Why Do You Have To Go (Cause I Love You) THE BEST TRACK FOR ME- WONDERFUL VOCALS AND ALL!!! Regards Melismo

Thanks for the info regarding RJ´s Latest Arrival. The more recent output from that group is very easy to find and albeit quite nice not as exciting as those early 80´s recordings. Best, Mel

Here´s tracklist and download for the latest mix: DJ MELISMO SOUL MIX 10 BEN AIKEN - Baby You Move Me (1968) JEAN PACE - Afro Blue (1970) KING FLOYD - I´m For Real (1975) IKE & TINA TURNER - I´m Gonna Do All I Can (To Do Right By My Man) (1969) ROSETTA HIGHTOWER - Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I´m Yours (1971) BILLY STEWART - I´m In Love (Oh, Yes I Am) (1974) WEBSTER LEWIS - Do It With Style (1976) CON FUNK SHUN - Not Ready (1979) GIL SCOTT-HERON - Did You Hear What They Said? (1972) MAIN INGREDIENT - Where Were You When I Needed You (1973) HEAVEN & EARTH - How Do You Think You´re Gonna Find Love (1978) PLEASURE - Only You (1977) DAVE HOWARD - World Shaker (1962) 7th WONDER - Words Don´t Say Enough (1978) GRANDMASTER FLASH & THE FURIOUS FIVE - Dreamin (1982) HANK CRAWFORD - Madison (Spirit, The Power) (1975) BULL - Freedom (1970) PHIL UPCHURCH & TENNYSON STEPHENS - You Got Style (1978) FANTASTIC FOUR - I Love You Madly (1968) RONNIE WILLIAMS - Ain´t No Sin To Lie (1974) WILLIE CLAYTON - Too Much Of Nothin´ (1975) BURHAN G - Long Kiss Goodnight (2004) AL CAMPOS - New York Feeling (2008) Zshare link: https://www.zshare.net/audio/19117423bf235968/ Listen direct in Podomatic player (somewhat inferior sound quality): https://melismo.podomatic.com/player...T22_59_49-07_00 Podcast published over at: https://melismo.podomatic.com where you can subscribe to the podcast To access the older mixes incl. #1-3 go to https://listen.to/soulmusic Hope you enjoy! Any feedback welcome ATB Melismo

Hi Bob! Thanks for posting playlist and mp3. My personal favorites this time: Hollywood Flames - Dance Seniorita Delacardos - Dance little gypsy Charmaines - If you ever Velvets - You really never know till it's over Three Degrees - No no not again Marvelettes - You're the one for me Bobby Renaldo Domino - Just say the word Ralfi Pagan - Look at him Vi Richardson - I can't believe California Executives - I don't know why Motivation IV - Where has my baby gone RJ's Latest Arrival - Dreams serenade When was the RJ´s Latest Arrival track on Stand-by released? The group also recorded for labels Buddah, Sutra, Zoo York, Larc, Quality, Golden Boy, Atlantic, Manhattan/EMI. Kind regards Melismo

Hi Matt! The Genuine Crew aka Jens Chreisti & Mr Jay - cheers for the tip! It will be a very busy weekend for me, but if I´m at home I´ll definitely take a listen. Cheers, Melismo

A favourite of mine: BROOK BENTON - Nothing Can Take The Place Of You (1969) Cheers, Melismo

Here´s a link to the brand new mix, podcast #10, will soon be published over at Podomatic and full playlist will be provided on the forum too, but until then here´s an Zhare link to listen/download: https://www.zshare.net/audio/19117423bf235968/ Lots of 60´s tunes this time (from the likes of Ben Aiken, Fantastic Four, Dave Howard etc.) and early 70´s (Jean Pace, Ronnie Williams, Billy Stewart etc.) and some new ones too (from Burhan G and Al Campos). Cheers, Melismo

Here´s a link to the record label: https://www.de-angelisrecords.com/ Glad to see that Anthony Wright gained some well-deserved recognition when he did that live session for BBC Radio2, "Reset To Zero" sounding very organic and kind of Northern Soul-ish actually.

Sorry Matt, don´t know what happened this morning, either there was a temporary glitch with the Podomatic page, or I´m a very confused man, I think the latter is more likely to be the case...LOL...Everything´s clear (visible) now, just downloaded and listened to the mix - great great stuff as always mein Freund!!! Cheers, Melismo

Hi Barry! Enjoyed the show - as always! Don´t know if you´ve spotted my posts in your previous threads during the last few weeks. Haven´t missed a single show yet...LOL... Anyways, these were my favourites this time: Act One - It's The Same Old Story Johnny Rawls & L.C. Luckett - Who Made The Mountain Originals - Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me James Bradley - Let's Do It Together Bobby Hendricks - Go On Home Girl Crowns of Glory - Ain't No Sunshine Irene Scott - You're No Good Cheers, Melismo

Hi there! Checked out your podcast page, but couldn´t find that particular podcast, can you supply a direct link please?! Cheers, Mel

Hi Tolbert! I live in the southern part of Sweden. From my experience Copenhagen is a pretty hopeless city for finding soul vinyl, but hopefully someone can prove me wrong. Any recommendations from other forum members???? Malmoe and Gothenburg don´t have a lot to offer either, Stockholm though has a few specialist shops, but that´s far from Copenhagen of course, so of no help, I know... Have a nice trip Cheers, Melismo

Sebastian, always look forward to your mixes, and mix #6 doesn´t disappoint, another top-notch selection! Cheers, Melismo

Hi there! Thanks for posting playlist + soundlink. Some of my favorites this time were: Rhetta Hughes - You're Doing It With Her Gloria Williams - Sister Funk Bobby Byrd - If You Got A Love Willie Lee - Sweet Thing Freddie Scott - You Got What I Need Best, Melismo

Hi Bob! Thanks as always for posting soundfile + playlist. Stand-out tracks for me this time were: Brotherly Love - "I don't see me in your eyes anymore" and O'Jays - "Look over your shoulder". The O`Jays PIR output is amazing but also very much love those early pre-PIR recordings. Been listening to some of their best Minit and Bell stuff during the last few days. Best regards Melismo

For anyone who hasn´t heard this retro-sounding album, all tracks can be previewed here: https://www.myspace.com/raphaelsaadiq

Many Afro-Americans (including soul artists such as Jason Little) are sir-named Little, which is a typical slave name, given to certain slaves who were considered to be short/small/little

Hi Bob! Enjoyed the show, these in particular: Montclairs - Unwanted Love Rotations - When he slowly moves away from you Vernon Green and the Medallions - "Look at me - look at me" Performers - Little Angel Limitations - My baby Jimmy Scott and the Fiery Spartan Band - I want to feel your warm embrace Charles Beverly - Stop and think a minute Executive Four - Please don't take your love (FANTASTIC TUNE!!!) Roger Bilaber - Stay with me Spice - For old time's sake Talking Of Spice, there seems to be many groups by that name. Regards, Melismo