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“If The Shoe Fits” SJLP 5013 & SJCD 5013
In 1969 a local Philly group, The Intrigues, hit pay dirt with their self penned song “In A Moment”, initially released on their own Bullet label. This Thom Bell and Bobby Martin song was later picked up by the NYC Yew label and made it to #10 in the R&B charts that same year. An album entitled “In A Moment” and a further five Yew 45’s followed although none of these were able to replicate the success of their initial hit. Following two 45 releases on GRT’s Janus label in 1972, The Intrigues, Alfred (Al) Brown, Ronald Hamilton, James Harris and James Lee Jr later disbanded. Continue reading “If The Shoe Fits” Soul Junction
“Try your love” / Close to you” (Time Capsule) 7′
Late August
Well how do you follow up Young and Companys smash hits on Brunswick records. Pretty hard I hear you say. After the best seller “I like what you are doing to me” the group carried on talks with the heads at Brunswick.
“Nightlife/Backstage”(Soul Junction RecordsSJ538) 7′
Release Date: Monday July 24th 2017
E.R.I.C (Extra Rich In Class) is the performing alter-ego of Mr Eric Oliver Harris a former New York banker, who turned his back on Wall Street and the world of commerce during 2008 to follow his dream of being a full time musician and boy! He hasn’t looked back since. It was E.R.I.C’s 2008 self penned, ”Drama” project which initially brought him to the attention of UK Indie Soul fans followed by his 2011 “Groove” project from which several of his tracks were licensed by the then UK based Soul Unsigned Label for a compilation album. Continue reading E.R.I.C (Extra Rich In Class)
“Take Me Back” (Blind Faith Records)
The single is coming out July 28th ahead of his album ‘The World That We Live In’ which is dropping September 1st.
Blind Faith Records is proud to unveil one of blues music’s true hidden gems, Caron ‘Sugaray’ Rayford. At 6’5,” Sugaray is a vocal giant in every sense, but on stage he moves with pure grace and energy. His music has even been endorsed by the legendary Brian Wilson, who could hear the star quality in this undiscovered jewel. Somehow, to most people, he has managed to slip through the net, but not anymore.Italian soul ambassador Luca Sapio made it his mission to bring Sugaray’s music to the forefront and tracked him down to record his latest album, ‘The World That We Live In.’ It was recorded in Luca’s analogue studio in Italy, with racks of vintage gear and a killer house band. What they have so magically created is analbum which sounds like an instant classic.
Prior to the Dazz Band, Levert, and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony’s chart assaults, Frederick’s “Gentle (Calling Your Name)” held the distinction of being the most popular R&B/soul recording ever cut in the northeast Ohio area, reaching number 40 on the pop charts in 1985. Gentle was listed at #10 on Jet Magazines top 20. In 1986 the single climbed to #48 on Billboards Black 100 singles. In 1999, Gentle was named #2 on VIBE Magazine’s 99 Love songs of all time.
“Sailing (Kinsman) 7′
Cleveland Ohio was a hot spot for soul music in the very early 1970’s. One group who found themselves mixing the melting pot of musical styles were Mother Braintree. They seemed to be mixing sounds from Funkadelic, Sly and the family stone, and Hendrix. Whilst still keeping it soulful. They chose their band name whilst on the road touring they travelled through the town of Braintree. Joining them in the van was one of the members mother, who was also their manager! And so Mother Braintree was formed.
“Say woman”/”Watching out”/”Crystal Power”
“My love just for you”/”Seeking”/ “You’re the one” (Now-Again Records)
Split Decision Band have been known to deep soul, funk and disco collectors for decades for their sought after 7” “Watching Out/Dazed,” long thought to be the band’s only recordings.
“Crying for your love”(Previously unreleased) “Love stormy weather”(IZIPHO SOUL 45)
I am delighted to announce the latest record release on my label IZIPHO SOUL
Melvin Brown – ‘Crying For Your Love’ is an incredible piece of previously unreleased Soul Music! Recorded in the same 1976 session as the legendary ‘Love Stormy Weather’, which will be on the other side. (clip attached, please excuse movie sound quality and be assured the actual record will be clear and crisp) Continue reading Melvin Brown & James Matthews
Dwight Trible vocals, Matthew Halsall trumpet, Chip Wickham sax/flute,
Taz Modi piano, Gavin Barras bass & Jon Scott drums.
Continue reading Inspirations Album (Gondwana Records GONDCD017)