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Soul Searching Posted by djmelismo, 01 May 2011 ·

Been doing some soul searching again

and this is what I came up with for mix #42:

MARJORIE BARNES - Drift Away (1983)

LES McCANN - Trail Of Love (1979)

LONI GAMBLE - It's You (1983)

MAXINE WELDON - I Want Sunday Back Again (1975)

LAWRENCE HILTON JACOBS - Mister D.J. (1978)

CYNDEE PETERS - Take It To The Top (1987)

LENARD LIDELL - Afternoon Affair (1983)

TONY COMER AND CROSSWINDS - I'm In Love (1980)

LOU JOHNSON - Crazy About You (1972)

KLEEER - Say You'll Stay (1982)

DOWN TO US - Hanging On (2011)

LE GENTS - If Love Is Really There (1984)

THE WHALE AND FLEA - Ridin´ On (1986)

M. SPIVEY - Secret (2005)

MARIO EVANS - You Can't Blame Me (2008)

THE DEFFA HEFFA - Here We Go Again (1999)

ROBERT NAPOLEON - Lovin' You (2005)

PRECYYSE - Satisfied (2003)

RON ANTHONY - Pretty Little Girl (2006)

Listen/download:

http://www65.zippysh...05384/file.html

Hope you enjoy the tunes.

Comments on two of the artists...

Cyndee Peters is a Swedish singer, but she was born in North Carolina, US, migrated in the 60´s marrying a Swedish man, and was partly responsible for popularising gospel/black culture in Sweden.

Loni Gamble is from Philadelphia (a talented musician who used to play behind The Stylistics etc.), does anyone know if there is a family connection between him and the legendary PIR Gamble?!

Until next time - take care fellow soulies...

Melismo

Personal Recommendations

Posted by djmelismo, 01 April 2011 ·

Though posted on April 1, this is no April fools joke,

instead these are some serious soul favourites featured in MIX #41:

CARL MARSHALL & THE S.D.´s - Crazy (1980)

LITTLE MIKE AND THE SWEET SOUL MUSIC BAND - If I Were Your Woman (1983)

MAXI ANDERSON - Music On My Mind (1977)

UNIQUE TYMES - When You Were Mine (1981)

MIDNIGHT WIND - Shoplifting My Love (1980)

SYLK 130 - The Reason (1997)

HAZE - I Do Love My Lady (1974)

GABRIEL - Somewhere Over The Rainbow (1981)

RAM-Z - Sensuality (2000)

RYCH - Just To Say (2006)

SHUYBAH - Funky Eye Ballin´ (1984)

KABANYA-CHEMISE - Feels Like Love (2011)

KEITH GLADNEY - Black Queen (2001)

UK PLAYERS - First Time Love (1982)

MARTIN DENEV FT. COLONEL RED - Somethin´ Real (2010)

PHILLIP MANUEL - Had To Have You (2007)

PHASE II - I Do (2003)

DIANA ROSS - Sugarfree (1999)

Listen/download:

http://www66.zippysh...12524/file.html

Hope you like the tunes.

All the best,

Melismo

Blue-Eyed Soul

Posted by djmelismo, 01 March 2011

In the past some of the best received podcasts have been the ones featuring blue-eyed soul,

those mixes have been picked up on by other blogs, and I thought it might be a good idea to

celebrate that this is the 40th podcast by returning with another one of those, so mix # 40 is a

Blue-Eyed Soul Special Part IIII:

COLIN BLUNSTONE - Weak For You (1974) Outro used here as Intro

LENA PHILIPSSON - Only You (Can Move Me Like You Do) (1989)

ANDERS GLENMARK - The Velvet Rush (1977)

TRINITY - 002.345.709 (That´s My Number) (1976)

REDBONE - Come And Get Your Love (1973)

MINAKO HONDA - Take It Or Leave It (1987)

GRETHE KAUSLAND - Trust In Me (1978)

OMEGA SUNRISE - Your Love (1983)

DUSTY SPRINGFIELD - You Can Do It (1979)

SAMANTHA SANG - The Love Of A Woman (1978)

OATTES VAN SCHAIK - Destiny (1985)

COOK E. JARR - Ask The Lonely (1969)

DAVID CHOCRON - I Don´t Wanna Go (1981)

JANE OLIVOR - He´s So Fine (1978)

MICHELE WHITE - It´s You, My Baby (1978)

MELO - Forever (2008)

BOBBY TINSLEY - Until They're Gone (2004)

MICHAEL McCRAE - Don't Let Go (2007)

JIMMY Z - Whatever You Want (1991)

6th DAY - Why, Why, Why (2005)

MATT CUSSON - One Of Those Nights (2008)

Linked and ready for you:

http://www50.zippysh...85724/file.html

For complete collection of playlists + audio for

all episodes that have been published, go to:

http://listen.to/soulmusic

Best,

Melismo

1969-2010

Posted by djmelismo, 02 February 2011

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Hi there!

New month and new selection of tunes, here´s mix #39

RON GREEN - Takin´ My Life In My Own Hands (1979)

ORIGINAL JUST US - There Is Something That I Feel (1983)

MELVONNE - Always Knew (1984)

SUE ANN - Don´t Throw It All Away (1981)

J. KELLY AND THE PREMIERS - Signed Sealed Delivered (My Heart) (1973)

MOSES DILLARD AND THE TEX-TOWN DISPLAY - Want Somebody Help Me (1969)

NATHANIEL BEST - Thank You Father (1986)

MEN OF ESSENCE - Home Is Where The Heart Is (1997)

PARKES STEWART - True Love (1991)

WHYCLIFFE - Heaven (1993)

CITATION - Inspiration Of My Life (1977)

MENAGERI - Make You Climb (1994)

MICHAEL PAULO - Don't Let Go (1990)

PARADISE - Open-Minded (1983)

NATURALLY 7 - Let It Rain (2009)

LINNY NANCE & NETWORK - I Love You (2009)

SHAZZ - Innerside (1998)

TERRI J. STOTT FT. SYLVER LOGAN SHARP - I'll Come Running (2010)

NHOJJ - Peace & Blessings (2008)

Listen/DL:

http://www12.zippysh...15962/file.html

Very eclectic as usual with music ranging from years 1969-2010. Especially glad to include a tune penned by my friend, the very talented songwriter Terri J. Stott.

Until next time - stay soulful my friends :O)

Melismo

Happy New Year!

Posted by djmelismo, 01 January 2011

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Hi all!

Would like to take time out to wish all forum members

and followers of my blog

A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Brand new mix for 2011 to be found below...

SOUL MIX #38:

WILD CHERRY - No Way Out Love Affair (1978)

POISON - Let Your Fingers Do The Walking (1976)

HAYATI - What´s Goin On (1973)

PERFECT TIMIN´ - After Tonight (This Love Is Gonna Last) (1985)

THE PINUPS - My My My (1981)

LA-JAY ALEXANDER - Say So (1973)

LEJENZ - Love Me All Through The Night (1987)

HELGA - Believe (1982)

RYTHM SYNDICATE - You'll Never Walk Alone (1991)

NUMONICS - It's So Easy To Be Mislead (1982)

REGGIE B - Blue Skies (2007)

NICK ALLEN - Need More Time (1982)

RELL - Let Me Show You (2005)

WILL PRESTON - Queen (2005)

VISION - It's All About You (2000)

CHARLIE WILSON - Never Got Enough (2010)

XQUISITE - Best Friends (2003)

ERIC BENÃÆ’°T & EDDIE LEVERT - Paid (2010)

To download/listen:

http://www38.zippysh...88285/file.html

Best wishes for 2011

Melismo

An Early Christmas Pressie

Posted by djmelismo, 03 December 2010

Hi all!

Very cold weather where I live up north, not too happy about that,

but one good thing is that it´s ideal for spending the evenings indoors

listening to soul music. Here´s the latest installment for you all to enjoy:

MIX #37

A SPECIAL BLEND - Let It Shine (1984)

ALEX BUGNON - The Heart Song (1993)

REAL TO REEL - Love Me Like This (1983)

ZIEME - Scream My Name (2006)

BOBBY CALDWELL - Loving You (1982)

MELISMO - Come Back (2006)

RICHARD JON SMITH - In The Night (1984)

JAE MASON - Woman (You´ve Gotta Be There) (1975)

LOBO - It´s Time To Face The Music And Dance (1979)

PLATYPUS - Appreciate Your Love (1980)

PHYREWORK - More Than A Dream (1978)

JIMMY DOBBINS - A Quitter Never Wins (1974)

SHOMARI - Good Love (1992)

BERNICE WATKINS - Let's Call It A Day (1984)

STEVE KHAN - Darlin´ Darlin´ Baby (Sweet, Tender, Love) (1977)

FUNK'N'STEIN - Stay The Night (2010)

SAMSON LOGAN - Emergency (2004)

VOICES OF THEORY - I'll Give My Love To You (1998)

Listen/download link:

http://www62.zippysh...61196/file.html

Hope there´s something in there for everyone.

Best,

Melismo

Soul Selections

Posted by djmelismo, 05 November 2010

Hi all!

Have compiled a new mix of various soulful favourites...

HERE`S SOUL MIX #36:

BOBBY LYLE - Gettin' Into Love (1979)

AZAR LAWRENCE - Your Love Is Keeping Me Alive (1985)

DELIVERANCE - To Be Loved (1990)

MIKE CARR & CARGO - Sunshine (1997)

JAY PLAYER - Love Is The Answer (1982)

THE TONES - Let Me Touch You (1983)

RAW SPITT - Excuses (1970)

JANNE ONNERUD & CO. - If You Wanna Know (1980)

PAUL T. SMITH - Newsroom (1970´s unrel. until 2002)

CAROL GRIMES - I Betcha Didn´t Know That (1975)

CAROL TOWNES & FIFTH AVENUE - You Can't Come Empty Handed (1976)

RAMSEY LEWIS - Just A Little Lovin' (1996)

7FACES - Since She's Been Gone (2007)

HOMEWORK - Be My Lady (1990)

PRIVATE EYE - Totally Convinced (1983)

BIGG BLUE - Love Isn't Love (2002)

CALVIN RICHARDSON - Adore You (2010)

BIGG ROBB ft. SPECIAL - Why You Tryin´ To Holla @ Me (2005)

DEEP THREAT - Bring It On (2002)

KOOL DADDY FRESH - Went Out Like A Gangster (1994) Outro

Listen:

http://www.zshare.ne...2357459e252261/

or subscribe to podcast over at: http://melismo.podomatic.com

All the best,

Melismo

Welcome To Dj Melismo´s New Blog!

Posted by djmelismo, 29 October 2010

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Hi all!

Here´s my newly launched blog, where you can read about all things soulful, seen through the eyes and heard through the ears of DJ Melismo

First a short introduction to who I am. In the world of soul music I call myself DJ Melismo, but my real name is Mats Olofsson and I reside in Sweden. I´ve worked with all possible aspects of our music - keeping myself busy working as a singer, songwriter, producer, musician, journalist, radio host, radio station manager, record dealer, dj etc. I´ve never been interested in the money making aspect so for the most part I have earned my living holding down a regular daytime job as a teacher, and I´ve also been active as a local politician for the last ten years or so. Back in the day I hosted a soul show on Sweden´s first (legal) commercial radio station and I´ve been a singer since my pre-teens starting my first band in 1981, later touring with a number of different bands performing at various venues and festivals. During the last few years due to the possibilities of the Internet, I´ve revived my DJ career by compiling and publishing monthly podcasts featuring eclectic mixes of soul from all eras, these podcast mixes can be found on various sites such as:

http://melismo.podomatic.com

http://listen.to/soulmusic

http://soulmixes.blogspot.com

http://flickr.com/photos/alexs4r

If you´re on Facebook, you can type "Melismo" and join the Melismo group, or search for my real name Mats Olofsson if you want to add me as a friend.

Hope you´ll enjoy this blog, will try to update as often as I can.

Until next time

Wishing you all the best

Mats AKA Melismo