Djmelismo

I have that album, but don´t think I´ve ever actually listened to it, so will have to do that now. Gutted to hear about his death. Buddy Miles is one of my favourite artists. So versatile, having a go (successfully) at so many different genres of music. Digging out some Electric Flag, Buddy Miles Express, old solo albums, newer CDs etc. Will treat myself to lots of Buddy Miles during the next few days. Always loved his powerful singing, his lively drumming, highly respected his songwriting skills etc. R.I.P. Buddy Miles

Hi Barry! Cheers for posting playlist and soundfile! Enjoyed the show - in particular the Ben Wiggins and Charles Johnson. Best regards Melismo

An Atlantic album filled with inferior disco blandness came out in 1979, although many of the tracks were recorded in 1978. However, there is one soul tune, last track on side one of the LP. It´s called "My Feelings For You". That one is quite ok methinks. It has a very long intro before the vocals start, male as well as female vocals, could be one of the Ingram sisters singing on that one. Cheers Melismo

Steve, I´ve posted comments on another forum, but not sure if you´re a member there. Just wanted to say that I really enjoyed your selection of old stuff. Quality tuneage! Nick, a fine set of new tunes featured on the show! Proves that soul music is very much alive today. Cheers Melismo

Fab show - enjoyed every minute of it! All the best Melismo

Thanks Bj¶rn for the feedback - much appreciated! I´ve received a couple of PMs regarding the following track, so shortly I´ll be posting it here as a separate refosoul clip: Carol Williams - Just Feel More about the tune. It is on a 7", but don´t remember which one. I have it on the album "`Lectric Lady" (Salsoul). Whereas I have the original vinyl I am aware that it has also been reissued in CD format, so in that way the track itself should be fairly easy to get hold of. The CD also features bonus cuts in the form of extended 12" versions of some of the uptempo songs. BTW, when it comes to "Just Feel" there´s a misprint on the original vinyl LP. Different info given on the sleeve and on the actual record label as to the title of that song. More info on Carol Williams here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carol_Williams A new Soul Comp (#3) coming soon! Cheers Melismo

Hi! Have you got it sorted yet? If not I can help you. Let me know if you still need it. "I Will Fight" is on CBS from 1981, included on the Gladys Knight & The Pips LP Touch. Best, Melismo

Any requests for upcoming comps? If I have it, I´ll include it! Feel free to PM me... As said before, I´m currently just messing around with my newly bought USB-turntable and Audacity software. Having a bit of fun Best, Melismo

Here´s the tracklist for the latest comp: CENTERFOLD - Shoe Shoe Shine (Columbia, 1988) CHIC - One And Only One (WB, 1992) CLIFFORD COULTER - Don´t Wanna See You Cry (Columbia, 1980) IRENE CARA - Give Me Love (Elektra, 1987) CHARLIE COATS - Tonight (Aviday, 1992) DURELL COLEMAN - Do You Love Me (Island, 1985) COMPLAMENTS - Falling In Love (Dakar, 1977) CONQUEST - Give It To Me If You Don´t Mind (Prelude, 1981) CANDELA - Love You Madly (Arista, 1982) CONSTELLATION ORCHESTRA - Perfect Love Affair (Prelude, 1978) AVA CHERRY - I Just Can´t Shake The Feeling (RSO Curtom, 1980) COLORS - Get On Down To The Music (Becket, 1981) CRACK OF DAWN - How Many Times (DBA, 1980s) NOVA CASPER - Turned On To You (Bluebird, 1986) COGNAC - Nothing Can Change This Love (Salsoul, 1978) Comments appreciated. Hope there´s something in there for you All the best Melismo

Cheers Barry for posting playlist and download! Enjoyed the show as always. In particular Spinners, Green Brothers, Jimmy Preacher Robins, James Moore and Jackie Milton. Regards, Melismo

Hi, Mik! Don´t know if you´ve already got it sorted, but I´ve posted the Solar Heat track in the post above. The LP is still very cheap. Don´t hesitate to pick it up. A great album all the way through. I personally consider Bo "Beau" Williams one of the best singers of that era, the late-70´s-early-80´s. All the best Melismo

Once again, cheers for the feedback Here´s "DJ Melismo Soul Comp Vol. 2"! 60 mins of music. Click below to download: https://rapidshare.com/files/9183252..._Vol_2.mp3.html Another concept this time around, a few slowies, for example the first two tracks, but as a whole a lot more uptempo danceable music in this selection. The oldest tune included: COMPLAMENTS - Falling In Love (Dakar, 1977) The newest one: CHARLIE COATS - Tonight (Aviday, 1992) Will compile a complete playlist later if you´re interested. Any feedback welcome. All the best Melismo

Solomon Burke - Get Out Of My Life Woman

Cheers Bj¶rn and Tad for the positive feedback - much appreciated! Here´s the playlist, nothing rare, but perhaps a few underplayed tunes: HARVEY SCALES - I Get Off On You JIMMY JAMES & THE VAGABONDS - Never Had This Dream Before CAROL WILLIAMS - Just Feel S.O.S. BAND - High Hopes PHILIP BAILEY - Triumph FRANKIE LEE - Nasty Stuff HUBERT LAWS - We´re In Ecstasy RAMP - Everybody Loves The Sunshine KENNY HAMILTON - Seems A Million Years KENNY HAMILTON - All Strung Out On You BEN E. KING - On The Horizon Look out for vol 2 later on! Cheers Melismo

I think I have the Gary Glenn, Luther Vandross, Howard Johnson and Alvarez. When I find the time I can do mp3s of those for you. Glad to help If someone beats me to it, please let me know. All the best Melismo

Yes, the LP cut is also 5:07. Album reissued on vinyl in 2001. Best, Mel

In my sparetime I sing, play various instruments, write songs etc. Some audio samples from my CD here: https://www.freewebs.com/melismo/cd.htm Cheers Melismo

DJ Melismo Soul Comp Vol. 1 Well, just me playing around with my USB-turntable and Audacity software. Put together a comp featuring some of the tracks that have been gracing my turntables in my home during the last few days. Mainly modern soul from mid-70´s to mid-80´s. No rare stuff, but a couple of them a tad bit obscure or underplayed, all of them good ´uns IMHO Click here to download: https://rapidshare.com/files/90163669/DJ_Me..._Vol_1.mp3.html Hope there´s something in there that you like... Best, Melismo

All concerts with a bad sound system. I´ve been to soul concerts where I can hear the band, but not the singer(s)! When it comes to the modern end of the soul spectrum: Alexander O´Neal created a scandal over in Stockholm. He was under the influence of drugs, and actually fell asleep on stage. Bilal, when performing in Malmo, close to where I live, was such an introvert, unable to communicate with the audience. BTW, it´s been stated so many times that Marvin Gaye hated performing live. How many of you have experienced him live and what did you think? Best, Mel from Sweden

For me: Donny Hathaway. He had the technique, the emotion, the range, he has influenced so many, from Stevie Wonder to Usher Raymond, he´s Aretha Franklin´s favorite singer... "A Song For You" is perfect soul music in my book! Best, M

Cheers Jez! And now over to something completely different... I know that some people into southern soul are raving about the following: David G - Creeping https://cdbaby.com/mp3lofi/davidg-09.m3u David G - Private Party https://cdbaby.com/mp3lofi/davidg-04.m3u

No, not a Mac user. Will try again next time you´re on, hopefully better luck then. Tried to open stream with Windows Media Player as well as Real Player. Cheers, Melismo

Tried to listen in, but unfortunately I failed to connect. Best, Melismo

Thanks for sharing, Sebastian. Flawless, great selection as usual! Some of my personal favorites: Chet Davenport - War In The Ghetto - BUMBLE BEE Mugo - Organize - UNITED WORLD Pages - Heartaches & Pain - SUNSTRUCK Brotherhood - Given My Life - MCA Imperials - Where You Gonna Find Somebody Like Me - POWER EXCHANGE Veda - What It's All About - WEST SOUNDS Cheers Melismo

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