Juicy Soul

[Soulfulsolutions]

Here’s my early June offerings, don’t sleep, there’s some stunning things here…….

Happy to send additional images or sound files, PM any questions or to reserve.

 

Bobby Paris – I walked away – Capitol 5929 Promo M- £475

(Supercharged oldie that makes the hairs stand up on the back of your neck. Fabulous copy)

Skip Jackson & Shantons – I'm on to you girl – Dot-Mar 224 M- £375

(Lush northern dancer that’s built credibility, but PLEASE spare some time for the equally superb crossover flip “Promise you will wait”, penned by Skip. You can’t beat 2 for the price of one. 45s in lovely shape)

Venturas – Heart of love – Green Light 832 Ex+ £875

(Outstanding Chicago dancer on a 45 that’s remained hard to find. Finger popping drum and horn laden intro, rich lead vocals coupled with sublime male group harmonies, this guy’s got more in the locker. Detroit and Chicago 45s of distinction are often beaten up, this one however is a hairs breadth away from overall mint minus, but the Lowrider flip “Calling you baby” shows a couple of handling marks)

Exits – Another sundown in Watts – Kapp 2028 WD Ex+ £1000

(You can understand why this outstanding double sider is so good, don’t with a who’s who of Soul royalty on board, Jimmy Conwell, Sir (Hank) Graham, Godoy Colbert, Gene Page and Arthur Wright all over the credits)

 

Gambrell’s – Jive talk – Pioneer 2109 WD M- £450

(Renowned Detroit girl group of Pat Hunt, and sisters Sharon and Sandra Gambrell, famous for “You better move” on Carla Records, are at their catchy, vibrant, glorious best with “Jive Talk”, serving up an exceptional dancer on Gary Rubins Pioneer label. Presented on what must be a pretty rare white DJ copy)

Billy Miranda – You could’ve had a good thing going – Queens 721 M- £1250

(So desirable, but so elusive, yet totally brilliant oldie, the top side and absolute classic, and yet another that sports a fantastic flip side “Count the tear drops” a big-voiced beat ballad likened to the style of Roy Hamilton. Vinyl looks great, the labels have the feintest wear, which I find typically visual with gold labels)

Ronnie Rae and the Dynamics – Funky shuffle – R.J.R 702 M- £125

(Ignore the title, it’s got a funky edge but it ain’t “Agadoo”. Tidy little dancer)

Jim & Lee- Let go, baby – Smash 2112 M- £225

(I’ve read this may have been an old Stafford cover up, and one of the hardest Northern 45s to turn up on the Smash label. Catchy up-tempo dancer on the rich red stock label. The song writer George Davis has form, having given us “The boy from New York city”. 45s in top condition apart from a couple of lines on the flip, but TBH to my ears you won’t be going there!)

Roy Handy – Baby that's a groove – Stephanye 334 WD M- £100

(Popular Detroit dancer, nice in demo format)

Fabulous Nu-Tones – Our love was destined to be – White House 5002 M- £500

(Re-released on the Swing City label for William “Smoke” Howard’s appearance at Prestatyn in 2009. The original is very hard to come by that’s for sure, and oddly references William as “Honey Dripper”, so maybe a change in career direction after this 1967 Memphis release. The flip’s slow and not up my street, but the top side, wow, we are entering uncharted territory with this superb under the radar male group dancer out of Memphis, its obscure but so familiar, kicking off with those high piano notes, almost the same lead in as the Fantastic 4’s “Can’t stop looking”, and the remainder is as good as many a male group rarity I’ve heard. Clean vinyl, labels and such a fresh accomplished sound. Gorgeous label logo. No picture sleeve which does exist. Saw that a copy was listed in 2013 for £350 Vg-) .

 

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Postage: Royal Mail at it again, changed their pricing in April.

£4.60 – 1st Class Signed for <250g (Insured to £20 only, buyer’s choice)

£8.95 – Special Delivery <500g (Fully insured up to £750)

£11.95 – Special Delivery <500g (Fully insured up to £1000)

Or this, which I have only just been introduced to!

£5.20 – UK Tracked and Signed 24 Hour <750g (Insured to £150)

£6.20 – UK Tracked and Signed 24 Hour <2kg (Insured to £150)

Overseas on request.

 

Cheers, Lee