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What Happened Miss Simone - Book Review
Latest addition to the review section. A review of a recently published biography by souledtrafford -
Harmony Of The Soul Vocal Groups - Kent Cd Review
Just released and just Soul Source reviewed by John Reed- Kents latest Album - Harmony Of The Soul Vocal Groups -
They Danced All Night - Gethro Jones - Book Review
..which focuses on the lifestyle that became known as Northern Soul -
Anyone Who Had A Heart - Burt Bacharach - Book Review
his studio work with singers such as Dionne Warwick, the Drifters, Jerry Butler, Cissy Houston, Dee Dee... -
Clarence Carter - New Kent CD Review
Kicking the new review section off, a review of a recent released Kent cd ... -
Tyrone Edwards aka Tony & Tyrone - The Story
Early on they became close friends of Carolyn & Aretha Franklin, who help them whenever they could to develop their careers -
The Post Wigan Years - Northern Soul 1 2 3
Much has been written about the Northern Soul scene up to the demise of The Wigan Casino. For many, the scene died when Wigan Casino closed its doors … -
Ann Sexton Story
The Ann Sexton Story Compiled by David and Val Box 2015. -
Soul Clans and Allniter venues of Scotland
This Soul Map of Scotland -
The Art of Ian Clark on Uk Vibe
Uk Vibe website has a must visit lengthy and photo heavy article just up. -
The Willie Parker Story - New Century Soul 12th Anniversary
Manchester's New Century Soul once again brings a historical event to it's Anniversary All Nighter! -
A tale of two Dittys - Bletsoe Reunion 2
I got there pretty much as it was starting, parked the car in a field... -
Reflections from the Corfu Weekender May 2015
So 24 hours or so after the event, I thought it would be right and proper to put together a few words to reflect the weekender as a whole. For those w… -
Lil Gray - Are You Fooling - The Story
Following on from Soul Junctions latest release by "The Dynamic Sounds Orchestra" who feature amongst its members Norwood Gray Jnr. and article tellin… -
Soulshakers Bamberg Celebrates 10 Years
As always there is a little trepidation in the weeks leading up to this event in our house. Will anyone turn up? Will the guest DJ's fit in ?, Will th… -
Bob Collins and the Fabulous Five
Bob Collins and the Fabulous Five from Greensboro, NC were a popular frat party booking throughout the Carolinas and Virginia. Venues in the 1960s inc… -
Skegness Weekender 2015 Lookback via Winston
Skegness weekender and where to start? -
The (Soul) Generation
This Wilmington, North Carolina band was largely composed of high school students. Their sole 45 release was a very competent beach cover of The O’Jay… -
George McGregor - Detroit's busiest drummer.
McGregor's recollections of his time in the pop music 'business' are candid, direct and brutally honest, and provide a tantalising insight... -
HOF: The Masqueraders - Male Group Inductee
The Masqueraders, have spanned a recording career of over 50 years and still enjoy the original line up of members from... -
The Delacardos
The Delacardos were an all black vocal and instrumental group from Charlotte NC, who formed initially at high school. -
HOF: The Marvelettes - Female Group Inductee
The story of the Marvelettes is a fascinating insight into the early beginnings of the black musical scene in Detroit that would export ‘The Sound Of … -
The Tempests
The Tempests were a very popular band from around Charlotte NC, which ran from 1963 to the mid seventies, with frequent personnel changes (up to twent… -
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The Passions: If You See My Baby
One of the most popular and rarest 1960s girl group 45 discoveries with northern soul appeal is without a doubt The Passions for their “If You See My …