Davemac3 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 I was in waterstones about 14 yrs ago when i saw a book, more than an inch thick, Black cover, It was an A to Z of black american soul artists History &record listings etc, I think it was called SOUL It was priced at more than £30 but never had any spare cash at time when i went back it was gone, been looking for it ever since, Can anybody help me with any info ? Garry do you mean this? It was published in 2003 though https://www.amazon.co.uk/Music-Guide-Soul-Required-Listening/dp/0879307447/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1377960363&sr=1-1&keywords=all+music+guide+to+soul#_ Good book but a bit out of date with all the new CD releases Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Hi The book is indeed out next week. There is not a single label scan or top ten in it, I'm afraid. That kind of material is ably covered by other books. A Northern Soul book without any Northern Soul records featured? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Orotava Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 A Northern Soul book without any Northern Soul records featured? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Brent Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Hi The book is indeed out next week. There is not a single label scan or top ten in it, I'm afraid. That kind of material is ably covered by other books. some good stories /anecdotes from some of the old crowd.... i am told ... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Carty Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Two books i found very interesting WHAT THE MUSIC SAID , MARK ANTHONY NEAL and THE DEATH OF RHYTHM AND BLUES , NELSON GEORGE . Neither book is about the Northern scene as such , more about the evolution of black popular music in America . The first one was only published in America as far as i am aware ( could be mistaken) sure there would be copies on Amazon. The Nelson George Book pinpoints the decline of the soul sound from the mid seventies . 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve S 60 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 The book to accompany the film "Northern Soul" now available on Amazon for £13.20, follow the link for a few excerpts: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0753541912/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
kevinsoulman Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 TONY CUMMINGS' THE SOUND OF PHILADELPHIA, HAVE NOT READ IT FOR YEARS SITS AT THE BEDSIDE MUST GIVE IT ANOTHER LOOK KEV 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve S 60 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Northern-Soul-An-Illustrated-History/dp/0753541912 Northern Soul: An Illustrated History Just been informed by Amazon that my copy has been despatched and should arrive tomorrow. That's ten days earlier than the original release date quoted when I pre-ordered. Just need the film to be released now, along with the realistically detailed Northern Soul action figures. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Frankie Crocker Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 A Northern Soul book without any Northern Soul records featured? Shrewd observation Pete. For a book about a music scene centred on imported 45's, I would expect scans that would have the serious collectors drooling, off-the-scene old timers revelling in nostalgia and watchers of the film further informed or inspired. Sure there are plenty of books with scans out there, but there is a level of expectation that the next book will better those that were published earlier or it least match the successful formats of the Mick Ritson then the Tim Brown volumes. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Souledtrafford Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Is the book on Mary Well's life ('Mary Wells: The Tumultuous Life of Motown's First Superstar') a good read (well written) ?? Yes. I did find it a good read and would recommend. If you want a real eye opener and another good read, try Bettye Lavette's 'A Woman Like Me'. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest MrJ Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Hi, I love reading about the Northern Soul `scene` in the 70s / 80s and wondered whether I`ve missed any books of this ilk. So far I`ve read: Northern Soul Stories - Neil Rushton The Wigan Casino Years - Tim Brown Too Darn Soulful - David Nowell The In Crowd Vol 1 - Mike Ritson/ Stuart Russell CENtral 1179 - Keith Rylatt/ Phil Scott Casino - Dave Shaw On The Right Track - Rob MvKeever The Story Of Northern Soul - David Nowell Night Shift - Pete McKenna Soul Survivors - Russ Winstanley/ David Nowell Searching For Soul - Reg Stickings Do I Love You - Paul McDonald Thanks in advance Pete Aghhhh, wait till you get your digital hands on mine further down, here: https://woodtalcandmrj.com/current-and-recent-projects/ Be no looking back Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Roburt Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 'Mary Wells: The Tumultuous Life of Motown's First Superstar') Yes. I did find it a good read and would recommend. If you want a real eye opener and another good read, try Bettye Lavette's 'A Woman Like Me'. Ordered the Mary Wells book last week & am expecting the postie to call with it any day now. Have wanted Bettye's book since it came out but never got around to actually ordering a copy. Just picked one up from Amazon (Used -- Like New) for £1. ......... can't be bad !!!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Souledtrafford Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Ordered the Mary Wells book last week & am expecting the postie to call with it any day now. Have wanted Bettye's book since it came out but never got around to actually ordering a copy. Just picked one up from Amazon (Used -- Like New) for £1. ......... can't be bad !!!! Hope you enjoy them both. Bettye's is a real eye opener. I bought it after reading a little about her in 'The Soulful Divas' - another good read. Have you got 'Dream Boogie' - Sam Cooke biog. or 'Chicago Soul'? Worth looking for. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
rodders Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 (edited) Try the new book from E Mark Windle "it's better to cry",arrived this morning via Blurb.com/connect Only arrived this morning and a riveting good read it is,I'm totally engrossed already. As for other books there's a lot your missing out on, when I have time I'll make A list for you. Edited November 4, 2013 by rodders 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Duke Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 For the record, I think Andrew Wilson's acadenic work here is excellent and insightful and would recommend it. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
rodders Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) Books list authors name first then title:- Jack Ashford the view from the bottom Florence Ballard the lost supreme - Benjamin Sidney Barnes standing on solid ground Jerry Butler only the strong survive Dennis Coffey guitars bars and motown superstars Al Green take me to the river Singleton Berry me and motown David Ritz divided soul Marvin Susan whittall fever little willie john Gladys knight between each line of pain and glory Bettye lavette a women like me Marc Taylor original marvelettes Scott freeman Otis Teddy pendergrass truly blessed Motown the golden years Bartlette off the record motown master number Tony Cummings TSOP Keith Rylatt. Groovesville USA Al Abrams hype and soul Martha Reeves Dancing in the street Mark ribowsky the supremes Sly stone I want to take you higher Ludie Montgomery my sister tommie Mark ribowsky ain't to proud to beg Otis Williams and p romanowski temptations Tony Douglas the Jackie Wilson story the man the music Bobby Womack the midnight mover Ben jaminson Mary Wells Brian ward just my soul responding Andrew Wilson Northern soul music drugs etc Alex Mckenzie motown stars John Barrett keeping the faith Tommy hunt only human Rob Bowman soulsville USA ROBERT PRUTER SOUL RECORDINGS Robert PRUTER Chicago soul John a Jackson house on fire Dave Rimmer northern soul A-Z Pete guralnick sweet soul music Dickerson going back to Memphis Arthur kempton boogaloo Peter Burns Curtis mayfield Kingsley Abbott motown reader Ben stickings searching for soul David freeland ladies of soul Rob mceever the right track Marc Taylor a touch of classic soul volumes 1&2 (2 books) E mark Windle it's better to cry There are loads more so you better start reading, Not forgetting all the fanzines Edited November 5, 2013 by rodders 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Windlesoul Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) Try the new book from E Mark Windle "it's better to cry",arrived this morning via Blurb.com/connect Only arrived this morning and a riveting good read it is,I'm totally engrossed already. As for other books there's a lot your missing out on, when I have time I'll make A list for you. Shucks, glad you are enjoying "It's Better to Cry" Rodders! Don't wish to use this as some kind of sales pitch but more just a reminder to all it comes in a variety of formats - colour, B&W and PDF. Can even access some of the text (only) for nowt at my blog. All links below. Mid-way through working on the follow up... ATB Mark Edited November 5, 2013 by Windlesoul Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Julie Moore Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Have just read ......Reg Stickings book .........Searching for soul ..........great read and did make me chuckle in places brought back a few memories too Well done Reg Regards Julie Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Orotava Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 Books list authors name first then title:- Jack Ashford the view from the bottom Florence Ballard the lost supreme - Benjamin Sidney Barnes standing on solid ground Jerry Butler only the strong survive Dennis Coffey guitars bars and motown superstars Al Green take me to the river Singleton Berry me and motown David Ritz divided soul Marvin Susan whittall fever little willie john Gladys knight between each line of pain and glory Bettye lavette a women like me Marc Taylor original marvelettes Scott freeman Otis Teddy pendergrass truly blessed Motown the golden years Bartlette off the record motown master number Tony Cummings TSOP Keith Rylatt. Groovesville USA Al Abrams hype and soul Martha Reeves Dancing in the street Mark ribowsky the supremes Sly stone I want to take you higher Ludie Montgomery my sister tommie Mark ribowsky ain't to proud to beg Otis Williams and p romanowski temptations Tony Douglas the Jackie Wilson story the man the music Bobby Womack the midnight mover Ben jaminson Mary Wells Brian ward just my soul responding Andrew Wilson Northern soul music drugs etc Alex Mckenzie motown stars John Barrett keeping the faith Tommy hunt only human Rob Bowman soulsville USA ROBERT PRUTER SOUL RECORDINGS Robert PRUTER Chicago soul John a Jackson house on fire Dave Rimmer northern soul A-Z Pete guralnick sweet soul music Dickerson going back to Memphis Arthur kempton boogaloo Peter Burns Curtis mayfield Kingsley Abbott motown reader Ben stickings searching for soul David freeland ladies of soul Rob mceever the right track Marc Taylor a touch of classic soul volumes 1&2 (2 books) E mark Windle it's better to cry There are loads more so you better start reading, Not forgetting all the fanzines Blimey, There`s something there to get my teeth stuck into - thanks!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Roburt Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Anyone here read 'Motown: The Golden Years' -- Bill Dahl ?? It's Kindle only so for me that's a bit of a drawback but may consider going electronic virtual book friendly in the future. It is a decent price @ under a fiver and the photos were sourced from Weldon McDougal, so they're both plus points. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Rimmer Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Anyone here read 'Motown: The Golden Years' -- Bill Dahl ?? It's Kindle only so for me that's a bit of a drawback but may consider going electronic virtual book friendly in the future. It is a decent price @ under a fiver and the photos were sourced from Weldon McDougal, so they're both plus points. No it's not Kindle only. I'm holding a copy in my hands right now. From 2001, ISBN 0 46081 00286 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Roburt Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 No it's not Kindle only. I'm holding a copy in my hands right now. From 2001, ISBN 0 46081 00286 1 Yep you're right Dave BUT it only seems to be available in Kindle format these days (unless you buy a 2nd hand copy). Is it worth chasing up a decent 'paper copy' ? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Rimmer Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Despite owning a Kindle, I would still far rather spend money on a physical book. The kindle is great for reading stuff on the move so to speak, but a book is something to be treasured and re-visited on many an occasion. So, on that basis I'd always go for the second hand book. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Andybellwood Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Did anyone catch that book by Garry Bushell that came out last year, Time For Action - The Mod Revival 1978-1981? To be honest I only bought it because I know in 2 or 3 years time it'll be worth something but I read it and thought it was great, reprints all the original articles and adverts from Sound magazine for a start, great stuff.Also there's A-Z of Mod by Paola Hewitt & Mark Baxter. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Also there's A-Z of Mod by Paola Hewitt & Mark Baxter. And "Empire Made" by Terry Rawlings & Keith Badman, smashing little book about the 60's and Mod culture 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Moore Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Yep you're right Dave BUT it only seems to be available in Kindle format these days (unless you buy a 2nd hand copy). Is it worth chasing up a decent 'paper copy' ? John, Worth it for Weldon's photos alone. Bill Dahl's the guy who wrote the Arctic - 'Cool As Ice' sleeve notes recently. Regards, Dave Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Roburt Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 (edited) A recent book PLUS an upcoming book that look like they will make interesting reading .................. ............ George Clinton and P-Funk https://www.amazon.co.uk/George-Clinton-P-Funk-Marcel-Visser/dp/9045315483/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1386576004&sr=1-1&keywords=George+Clinton+and+P-Funk Respect Yourself -- Stax Records and the Soul Explosion By Robert Gordon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Respect-Yourself-Stax-Records-Explosion/dp/1596915773/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1386576051&sr=1-1&keywords=RESPECT+YOURSELF+Stax+Records+and+the+Soul+Explosion Edited December 9, 2013 by Roburt Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wiggyflat Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) Just finished reading this.....based in the Blackpool area in the early seventies .A must have if youre into soul and scooters.Loads of Mecca stories and a place called The Peacock.Can be bought from Amazon at 14.99.Written by Phil Mumby. Edited January 7, 2014 by wiggyflat 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sunnysoul Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Been considering buying this, the story of the Volcanos / Trammps, written by a member of the Volcanos - anyone recommend this ? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Roburt Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Another new book, this one looks really interesting ........... ... this ones by & about the life / career of Bernard 'Pretty' Purdie ....... ..... SOME INFO ..... I have some exciting news. I have a book coming out. It will be called “Let the Drums Speak !” Working with a wonderful writer named Ed Dennis, I have chronicled my life from a modest upbringing in Elkton, Maryland through my journey to becoming drummer for the stars. We wanted to do this project our way (without a big publishing company at this point). Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) Been considering buying this, the story of the Volcanos / Trammps, written by a member of the Volcanos - anyone recommend this ? Yes it isn't a bad read, not very long but some good stories. I enjoyed it. Edited January 16, 2014 by chalky Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sceneman Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) Looks great! scheduled release for april , alot of work and rare photos in this book and club cards and fliers , chris farlow has donated plenty https://www.facebook.com/MyForthcomingBookModsTheNewReligion Edited January 16, 2014 by sceneman Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Roburt Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Another interesting new book ................ I'LL TAKE YOU THERE: MAVIS STAPLES, THE STAPLE SINGERS ....info on the book & buy it here ........ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ill-Take-You-There-Freedoms/dp/1451647859/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1390763945&sr=1-1&keywords=i%27ll+take+you+there Seems that Donny Gerrard is one of Mavis's backing singers on her live shows these days. Someone should fetch her over for a UK concert & get Donny to perform his biggies as well. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Orotava Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 Just finished reading this.....based in the Blackpool area in the early seventies .A must have if youre into soul and scooters.Loads of Mecca stories and a place called The Peacock.Can be bought from Amazon at 14.99.Written by Phil Mumby. Just finished reading this - easy enough to read but aren`t the photos just god awful??!!!!!!!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wiggyflat Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Yep ..i have colour copies of some of these and its like chalk and cheese.I've another privately published book and the photos are slightly better. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 (edited) t's titled 'Northern Soul: Music, Drugs and Subcultural Identity'And you claim to be an academic? You really are full of rubbish!. The funny thing is George from Derby got in touch with me after buying a copy of the book - when it could be bought for a reasonable prise (£21) - to let me know how much he loved it because it captured his experience of the scene. Obviously that isn't going to be your experience, probably less gay, but he seemed to handle the language a bit better than you... a self-claimed academic. George's quote when I asked how he got on with the academic language says a lot about you... 'if a hairy arsed builder like me can understand it...' Enough said. I know exactly why you don't like the book: it is not about the records/music... you object to it on principle. You should be more honest about it. Oh, and no pictures... you simple person... ahhh. Tell you what, when we meet you can pick out some pictures for me. Edited August 1, 2015 by a8drewson language Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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