Dave Godin's Deep Soul Treasures Ranked 1-100

Dave was indeed limited by licensing restrictions but was of course proud that all were licensed correctly and the revenues went to the right people. Some artists and writers benefited very well from the series as the sales were extremely good thanks to the concept, content and Dave's tireless work. He refused to be paid more than expenses on the 1st volume as he was worried it wouldn't break even!

We are still toying with the idea of putting out a final volume as there were some of his key tracks unavailable at the time that have since become licenseable. He has written of several of these in his columns so we could even have authentic Godinese in the notes; if it does come about you'll all hear it here first. We might be accused of cashing in but Dave would definitely have been happy to see these sides out under his banner and it would give the series one last boost and hurrah.

Waiting now for this CD!

Re the top 100, these would have to be in my top 10:

Roszetta Johnson - Who You Going To Love (what an arrangement!) RIP Roszetta

Doris Duke - I Don't Care Anymore (the lyrics! - Swampdogg at the top of his game)

Jaibi - You Got Me

Eddie & Ernie (not sure which one though!)

Nice work. I have all four of these superlative CDs and you have ranked my vinyl purchases therefrom at 1,6,41,61& 62. Not sure what that says about our mutual tastes! Would have put Ruby Andrews higher myself, but hey, it's all top stuff.

Cheers

Missed these comps for some reason, so have just ordered all four and I look forward to a Deep Soul Dive (or is that Dave) real soon!

Interesting post and links, Cheers.

Missed these comps for some reason, so have just ordered all four and I look forward to a Deep Soul Dive (or is that Dave) real soon!

Interesting post and links, Cheers.

Missed these comps for some reason, so have just ordered all four and I look forward to a Deep Soul Dive (or is that Dave) real soon!

Interesting post and links, Cheers.

OMG...........you are in for such a treat!!!

Well done to Kris Holmes for restoring some sanity; I thought words like seedee, utub3 and 1p0d would require substituting letters like the f and c words.

I recall saying to Paul Mooney that the first is the second best seedee ever after the What's Going On deluxe. However,the first is MUCH better than the second which is better than the third which is better than the fourth.

I guess he was just trying to be clever including not very good James Brown, Otis Redding and Rick James tracks and, from memory, there's nothing from giants of the genre like Luther Ingram, OV Wright, Otis Clay, ZZ Hill, Sam Dees etc. etc.

Would be good to see someone else give it a shot though; I'm pretty sure Searling and Dr. Bob like Deep Soul.

Or I,m available.

Well done to Kris Holmes for restoring some sanity; I thought words like seedee, utub3 and 1p0d would require substituting letters like the f and c words.

I recall saying to Paul Mooney that the first is the second best seedee ever after the What's Going On deluxe. However,the first is MUCH better than the second which is better than the third which is better than the fourth.

I guess he was just trying to be clever including not very good James Brown, Otis Redding and Rick James tracks and, from memory, there's nothing from giants of the genre like Luther Ingram, OV Wright, Otis Clay, ZZ Hill, Sam Dees etc. etc.

Would be good to see someone else give it a shot though; I'm pretty sure Searling and Dr. Bob like Deep Soul.

Or I,m available.

If anyone want's to read a sensible and well informed review ......

https://www.sirshambling.com/reviews/dave_godin/index.php

If anyone want's to read a sensible and well informed review ......

https://www.sirshambl...godin/index.php

I tried 3 times to read that review you quoted and make some sense of it.....

Well done to Kris Holmes for restoring some sanity; I thought words like seedee, utub3 and 1p0d would require substituting letters like the f and c words.

I recall saying to Paul Mooney that the first is the second best seedee ever after the What's Going On deluxe. However,the first is MUCH better than the second which is better than the third which is better than the fourth.

I guess he was just trying to be clever including not very good James Brown, Otis Redding and Rick James tracks and, from memory, there's nothing from giants of the genre like Luther Ingram, OV Wright, Otis Clay, ZZ Hill, Sam Dees etc. etc.

Would be good to see someone else give it a shot though; I'm pretty sure Searling and Dr. Bob like Deep Soul.

Or I,m available.

Are we missing something here?

Yes Dave wrote the lot, the last volumes was dictated to me from his sick bed but he wanted to get them out. He was as proud of the series as of anything in his life.

That's great to hear, but I must admit 'Slow and moody black and bluesy' (have I got that right ?) was the LP that turned me on to a deeper sound, so big up yourself too Ady (and of course Randy)

That's great to hear, but I must admit 'Slow and moody black and bluesy' (have I got that right ?) was the LP that turned me on to a deeper sound, so big up yourself too Ady (and of course Randy)

Indeed. And the equally brilliant 'Pure Soul' on Kent too!

It's alright in very small doses I suppose 

It's alright in very small doses I suppose 

don't get fooled by your avatar..   .........

great compilations btw - stuff for life absolutely 

It's alright in very small doses I suppose 

As is Northern. When it's good it's very very good. When it's not...

That's great to hear, but I must admit 'Slow and moody black and bluesy' (have I got that right ?) was the LP that turned me on to a deeper sound, so big up yourself too Ady (and of course Randy)

I agree entirely, much as I love the Deep Soul Treasures CD's, Slow and Moody, Black and Bluesy is my favourite. I had bought the first two Kent Albums and bought the third simply assuming I was getting more of the same. What an eye opener! It led me to the equally brilliant Atlantic compilation Soul Deep Volume 2. These are still among my most played albums.

Stunning cds, so grateful to the lads for putting them out and widening my horizons ten fold.

Jim ;)

We must not forget the two deep soul albums he compiled for contempo in the 70s which are both outstanding.

We now have volume 5 to consider! Another amazing selection, put together posthumously, with great narratives from some knowlegable soul connoisseurs , well done guys.

Anyone brave enough to to rank the tunes 1-125? Not me!

Tim.

1-125, no way. I can just about get down to a top 10 (in no particular order)

Jimmy Robins - I made it over

Barbara West - Anyone but you

Paul Kelly - The day after forever

Judy White - Satisfaction guaranteed

Otis Redding - Just one more day

Jean Plum - Look at the boy

Bob & Earl - Dont ever leave me

Knight Bros - I'm never gonna live it down

Sam & Bill - I feel like crying

Arthur Conley - Let nothing separate us

Top of my head

Jaibi You Got Me

Dori Grayson Try Love

Barbara Lynn Suffer

the Enchanters I Paid For The Party
Ray Gant Don’t Leave Me Baby

Soul City Who Knows 

Kenny Carter Showdown 

Van & Titus Cry Baby Cry

Knight Brothers I’m Never Gonna Live It Down 

Helena Ferguson Where Is The Party