THIS IS A PHENOMENAL CD BUT NOT ONE PERSON HAS PURCHASED IT FROM MY HOMETOWN OF OAKLAND AND LIKE THE MUSIC WRITER FROM EUROPE SAID” Most records he has ever heard that a hundred percent of the money goes into a fund to help struggling ARTISTS is usually the most raggedy record you could ever find. Then he turned and stated in his article “The Higher Power Project is a collectors item”.
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“There Wouldn’t Be A Me” / “Feels Good”
Label: Home Of The Good Groove Records
Catalogue Number: GG001
Release Date: 25th October 2024
Format: 7’ Vinyl 45rpm
Home of The Good Groove Records would like to introduce Psalmist Shonda L. English , otherwise known as “The Gospel Diva”.
Every once in a while, an exceptional and incredible talent impacts the music industry and leaves an indelible impression. Shonda is one of those rapidly expanding outstanding musical virtuosos who has done just that in the gospel arena. Home of The Good Groove Records are more than jubilant to be able to announce that the label’s first release will also be Shonda’s first 7-inch vinyl single release.
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“The Sweeter The Juice” / “Angel In Disguise”
Label: Izipho Soul Records
Catalogue Number: ZP-106
Release Date: Friday 11th October 2024
Format: 7’ Vinyl
Daxwood Records out of North Carolina owned by music maestro Doyle Wood have recorded some real gems over the years. From the Daxwood Studios, Izipho Soul Records are proud to present Xxception To The Rule, a female duo consisting of Vanessia Mathis Holland and Daniela Curry.
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PAUL MURPHY PRESENTS:COPA SALVO コパサルーヴォ
JAZZ ROOM RECORDS – JAZZR 040 RELEASED 23/11/2024
I took a trip to the If Music Store, 2nd Floor, above the paint shop and that got me hooked on the sound of COPA SALVO.
“You NEED this!” said Jean-Claude. “They’re an amazing and unique Jazzy Combo from Japan!” But at the time I was stuck in some dead end Gulag job getting things together for the launch of a record label idea I’d been working on and the bobs were just not in abundance. Especially in the part of the wallet marked “Japanese Vinyl Import Department”. But he gave it a spin and I was pretty much hooked from that day on.
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Chuck Overton’s remarkable 50-year career in the music and recording industry showcases his deep-rooted passion and talent, beginning at the age of five in Mexico, Missouri, in 1948. His early musical journey included studying the saxophone under the guidance of John Larry Johnson, a former saxophonist with the Lawrence band, in Vandalia, Missouri. Additionally, Dr. Levine from New York provided saxophone lessons at Overton’s home, further honing his skills.
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“Sometime Maybe” / Don’t Try To Change Me”
Label: North Broad St. Records
Catalogue Number: NBS0010BL
Release Date: Thursday 19th September 2024
Format: 7’ Vinyl
We finally made it to NBS0010BL. and what a release two wonderful unissued tracks from our Detroit renaissance series the masters of both tracks came back sounding amazing.
Release date Thursday 19th September limited edition 1/50 white promos one per customer of the promos only , and its as always first come first bags a copy, these tend to go in min so be on it please, issues sold at same time. on the site www.northbroadst.co.uk
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Lorraine Feather was born in Manhattan. Her parents named her Billie Jane Lee Lorraine after godmother Billie Holiday, her mother Jane formerly a big band singer, her mother’s ex room-mate Peggy Lee, and the song “Sweet Lorraine.” She is the daughter of the late jazz writer Leonard Feather. The Feathers moved to L.A. when Lorraine was 12 at 18, after two years as a theatre arts major at L.A. City College, she returned to New York to pursue an acting career.
Listen to “Waiting Tables”
Some touring, off-Broadway work and the Broadway show Jesus Christ Superstar followed, interspersed with countless waitressing jobs up and down Manhattan’s West Side. Frequently out of work, and discouraged by more than one restaurateur from pursuing a career in the food service industry, Lorraine decided to try singing. She began working with various jazz and Top 40 bands in and around New York. She sang backup for Petula Clark and Grand Funk Railroad, and finally put her own act together, eventually moving back to L.A., where she sang at local jazz clubs. Soon after, she joined producer Richard Perry’s vocal trio Full Swing and recorded three albums with the group.
“Don’t Believe You Like That” / Trouble” / I’ll Get Better” / Lemon & Lime Sours” / “Love Can Carry Me” / “Let me in”
With her powerhouse vocals and a remarkable ability to weave narratives in her songs, Emilia Sisco effortlessly fuses soul, jazz and blues into a mesmerizing tapestry of sound.
Her voice carries the weight of raw emotion, echoing the depths of the human experience.
Released on Timmion Records, Emilia Sisco made waves with her previous single, “Don’t Believe You Like That,” which quickly gained her plenty of worldwide admirers.
Robbie Love’s musical journey began the day she was born. Growing up in a rock & roll household, Robbie is no stranger to the music industry. It wasn’t unusual for her and her brothers to go shoot billiards at the home of front man Dennis Edwards of the Temptations or to spend weekends over Uncle Charles Wright of the Watts 103 Street Rhythm band’s house, or even get a knock on the door from Mr. Willie Hutch. Robbie’s first photo shoot was at the tender age of 4 months by Mr. Lamont Mc Lemore, one of the founding members of the acclaimed musical group
The Fifth Dimensions.
“I Do Love You” / “Heart Of Hearts”
Label: Izipho Soul Records
Catalogue Number: ZP103
Release Date: Friday 30th August 2024
Format: 7’ Vinyl
Black Girl Singer LM formerly known as Lillie Nicole McCloud is a singer of exceptional ability. Having had a sparkling career with a discography spanning seven albums. Worth noting that in 1986 as Nicole, she had the smash hit ‘New York Eyes’ – a duet with the late great Timmy Thomas. Her musical collaborations include Melissa Morgan, Keith Sweat, Angie Stone to name just a few!
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“Samba de Flora”
Label: Echo Chamber Recordings
Catalogue Number: ECRXX001
Release Date: September 2024
Format: 7’ Vinyl 45rpm
We are flying headlong into the second year of Echo Chamber Recordings with this brilliant version of the jazz-dance club anthem : Airto’s “Samba de Flora” – revisited by the Romero Bros – which is in process to be pressed as a “rush release “ 45 to get this out into the world as soon as possible …
Following a tip-off from a South American customer of previous ECR 45 releases – I hooked up with the band who are based in Rosario, Santa Fe in the North of Argentina.
What I hadn’t realised was that the vocals on the original version are actually sung in Spanish (I’d always presumed it was Portuguese due to Airto’s Brazilian background).
This was a big reason for it becoming a popular tune in certain clubs in Argentina over the last few decades – hence the band performing this many times before even recording it.
“I’m Satisfied” / “Count- 2-3” / “Love Gone Bad” / “If U Let Me In” / “Love Ballad”
“I’m Satisfied,” William is bringing to you a touch of funk for your listening and dancing pleasure. This is somewhat of a different twist from his smooth jazz track “Twelve O Five,” which was reproduced by legendary bassist Brian Bromberg. William Kooly Scott is a vocalist, songwriter, producer, musician, recording artist, and entertainer. His incredible music career has sanctioned him to perform in several states across the United States, the Caribbean, and around the globe.
Including Germany, Spain, and South Korea. Most notably, he performed annually in Norway for more than 10 years. He was also the lead vocalist for the Norwegian-American supergroup “Transatlantic Express,” which had very successful tours of multiple cities in Norway.
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“Music, Sweet Music” / “Forward Motion”
Label: Ellis Hall Records
Catalogue Number: SDE69
Release Date: September 2024
Format: 7’Vinyl
Welcome to our second release by the Talented Ellis Hall Jr and his band out of Boston from 1978. The group caught our attention a few years ago when we spotted a lengthy performance they did for a show called “Night Shift”. These two songs the summer “Music , Sweet Music” and “Forward Motion” didn’t make that tv show reel but we dug deep to get these cuts out for you.
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MisterB (UK)
Best ever!
What a fantastic show this is. Mick is so passionate, it drips through everything he says and his choice of tunes.
Bazzzaboy (UK)
Soul Discovered
This has to be the classiest Soul Music show on the radio. Soul Discovery with Mick O’Donnell’s love of the music, be it deep soul, slow R and B or Gospel – is evident by his sheer enthusiasm and obvious joy of the tracks he plays. Current classy Soul played alongside gems from the past, the show is always introducing the listener to music that they might never otherwise hear. Each show is a real joy. 10 out of 10
Peter Churchill (Sweden)
My name is Peter Churchill, I’ve been Collecting and listening to soul for 40 years, I’ve listened to your Soul Discovery show’s for many years and it just gets better, you just Keep finding tracks that blow me away for ex Karan Clarke, He loves me, Willie Hutch, I can sho can give love, Sandra Richardson, Madeleine Bell etc, I’m hard to please but you just about knock it on the Head for me. I was a regular tourer in the 80s seeing and enjoying all the top artist , Jean Carn, Maze, Patti, Shirley Brown, Bobby Womack, Barry W, Incognito, PAZ the amazing jazz Q, LSG, Gladys, Luther V and many more amazing gigs with a lot of goosebumps and fantastic memories, them times are difficult too experience again but that doesn’t mean theres not a lot off quality top soul artist out there today, its just a big act to follow.
Thanks for keeping soul Alive and Keep spreading the word
Continue reading Listener’s FeedbackNorthern Soul – The Post Wigan Years
The following article was written for the sleeve note of the 10 CD Box Set The Odyssey: A Northern Soul Time Capsule compiled by Ian Dewhirst and released at the beginning of 2015. It is a brief overview of the Northern/Rare Soul scene since the demise of Wigan Casino. it is by no means a comprehensive and full overview of what was happening and has happened since 1980/1981. It focuses only on the main all-nighters of the time. There has been 100s off venues since Wigan that have held an all-nighter and it was impossible to mention all within the constraints of the word count I was held to. It neither focuses on Soul Nights of which there was literally 1000s and even more today. The majority held no influence on the scene in the way the likes of Blackpool Mecca did. That isn’t to say there was none, some are featured but many are not as space didn’t allow . Hopefully there will be a book to follow that will feature many of the venues and clubs omitted.
Much has been written about the Northern Soul scene up to the demise of The Wigan Casino, but very little has actually been written about what followed. For many, the scene died when Wigan Casino closed its doors for the final time. These same people would perversely discover that the scene was far from dead and that a hard-core crowd had continued to keep the flame burning and in the process, had taken the scene back underground with an aggressive upfront music policy.
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