Top Tips For 2011

I was just thinking earlier today about this.

A couple I bought in the send half of the year, not so well-known Cheap to buy, but top quality:

Freddie Watson And The Restorations - Unlucky Seven (Eloys)

The Debonairs - Feel Alright (W-BS)

More later.

One I've been waiting for and received today......

Tyrone Davis - All The Waiting Is Not In Vain

Superb tune and such an under rated artist probably due to the fact that most of his 45's are so readily available.

Makes this man's contribution to the soul genre no less worthy though IMO.

RIP Tyrone.

Eddie

Looks like i am the first to reply

a new one from me played it a couple of times this year at the Greatstone (so it has been heard by at least 30 people )

Bachus our love will survive medalion

one i am still plugging away with

S A B U (soul and blues union) whats the fuss Atlantic (Rhodesian)

both modernish sounding

a funky latinish one

Jade the siestas over

from the 60's

The Upstarts a dream top ten a nice mid to uptempo obviously white tune

The future i can't stop C A R (this could have been huge in the 70's) uptempo

and there will be more no doubt when i can fit them in

happy new year

mark

looks like i took too long typing

mark

Don't know if this has any exposure but it's been a fave of mine for 25 years or more , DAVID PORTER = IF I GIVE IT UP I WANT IT BACK . Cheap as well.

Always a risk on threads like this that you could mention a played out oldie as a tip for the future.

Here goes nothing... Here are three 'new to my ears' this year that i'd like to see get some main room attention next year.

Pauline and Bobby - No Messin Around - Lovely thumping uptempo RnB sounding duet in the style of Mr Clean and Show Some Sign

Bobby Banks - I'm A Batchelor - Fantastic gritty sound, reminds me a bit of Rod Keith, The Lord Said.

Shirley Caeser - Stand The Storm - Perfect sound for now, uptempo female gospel/funk sound. Absolutely brilliant.

Calvin Arnold - Lovely Way To Go - Blimey! This is fantastic, never heard it before this year, Pat Bleasdale play at Move On.

Happy New Year everybody

Dunno if this has had much dance floor action but heard it on a stunning podcast

Allison (sp?) - 'Who's number 1, who's number 2 ?'

If you at a do Steve Guarnori is djing at....ask him to play it !!!

Happy new year Soulsters

Rob

few from me

turks-you turn me on-djo

2011 return of the mid tempo doubt it but you got to try seen on a few playlists last year etc.

BAZ A

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I've a few bits to try out over the next few months.........

minors - lonely boy - champ

primers - it's laid on you - unissued

little charles - one way or another - unissued

eula cooper - our loves amazing - c/u ..... I know theres not much point in listing c/us but I love this

theres more but thats all I can remember right now

ONE FOR DWELLERS OF THE BAT CAVE -bIG YEAR FOR THE UP TEMPO APPARENTLY LOL-love this record,loads of gospel breaking on the scene note shirly caesar above etc .

the birmingham spirirtuals -new thing going around-chancellor.

BAZ A

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Quite possibly the best five quidder out there just subliminal soul music -if a few pic this up then job well done !!

neil kimble-aint it the truth-venture.

BAZ A

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Billy Harner- Got to check you out (V-Tone)

Cookin' Bag - This is me (Solid Gold)

fROM A BUDDAH SAMPLER EP -HER VOICE IS EARTH SHATTERING -

Dorothy Morrison-top of the mounain-Buddah

BAZ A

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LAST ONE FROM ME ALTHOUGH I DO HAVE A CRACKING FRANKIE NEWSOME TRACK AND A REV JIMMY GRAHMME TRACK TO SQUEEZE IN AT SOME POINT LOL-the flip of this caused a stir when posted ie right on judy -this to me knocks spots -2011 the year of shreveport heavy soul perhaps lol,and pigs will fly !!

Bobby Patterson-if you took a survey-paula promo.

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Just the six from me

The Summits Toy Soldier United International

The Soul Dynamics Heart Full Of Pain D and W

Norton Wilson Tomorrow May Come Millam

Jerry Holland It Happened To Me V-Tone

Vivian Jones Money Can't Buy My Love Lark

Vickie Starr Cut Me Loose Lynn's

oh and forgot...some plays back end of 2010..

Timmy Carr I'm Not Lying Kee

See you in 2011

Unwanted Love the Montclairs dont know if it was a single just brilliant though .

Here's a few from me, more from an RnB/early soul Perspective;

Valiants Walkin' girl Ensign....( right from the off this latinesque shouter hits the spot).

Charlie Baker You crack me up Liberty(green issue) a group soul mid tempo atmospheric dancer. LOOK OUT.

Albert King I Get evil Bobbin A label with a few winners on it..this being one of them....slick RnB.

Percy Mayfield Diggin' the Moonglow Speciality (Ahead of it's time this one, i think from 57...but such an infectious tune...i can't stop slapping it on the turntable.).

Danny Overbea My Love Checker (this one from 55 i think..sounds more like 60-63...People would probably class it as popcorn, and it does have a feel to it...yet this tune is simply phwoar!)

Tony Spade What's Gwyne on? Back Beat (white green purple design). An early outiing for Berry Gordy as a songster, and a crackin attempt too. Uptempo mod dancer.

Betty Renne Bye Bye Baby New Art... hhhhooooooooo-wwweeeeee. A bit of a cracker this one..."wait wait wait, where you goin wit them suitcases and thing, get back here"(or words to that affect)....then she puts her foot down and puts him staight with her vocal. Rockin' rnb/early big city styley.

Then on more of a Northern tinge

Agree with a prior post;

Billy Harner I've got to check you out V-tone Brilliant uptempo northern dancer...with a superb backing with breaks in all the right places. Not forgetting Billys' rawcous vocal over the top....keep your ears pealed.

Capt.Jesse Fountain I'm Marchin' Cameo Parkway....The title gives you the style of dancer you're gonna get..and is delivered in full.

The postee reserves the right to an opinion and is in no way claiming exclusivity of knowledge to any of the above titles. Also realises that he doesn't get out often enough to know if any of these tunes actually get played anywhere already. Yet, to the best of his/her? knowledge feels that with a little exposure....or More exposure, these tunes could add 57% more enjoyment tpo an evening of entertainment in 2011. So ner! (I'm really not well in the head).

happy new year all!!

Mike

The postee reserves the right to an opinion and is in no way claiming exclusivity of knowledge to any of the above titles. Also realises that he doesn't get out often enough to know if any of these tunes actually get played anywhere already. Yet, to the best of his/her? knowledge feels that with a little exposure....or More exposure, these tunes could add 57% more enjoyment tpo an evening of entertainment in 2011. So ner! (I'm really not well in the head).

happy new year all!!

Mike

That's the spirit Mike.

This thread is about personal Top Tips. Nobody knows 'em all and all contributions are gratefully received.

Let's have 'em!

Sean

Ill get mine back up when get the hang of refo-soul forgot cant post mp3s in other threads not to worry !!

BAZ A

Ill get mine back up when get the hang of refo-soul forgot cant post mp3s in other threads not to worry !!

BAZ A

Hi Baz and Happy New Year mate!

There's no need to post sound clips.

Just let us know what you've got that you think deserves a really big plug in the coming year!

I'm sure they'll be quality choices.

All the best.

Sean

Hello Sean happy new year to your goodself also mate.Top thread as usual.

Hi Baz and Happy New Year mate!

There's no need to post sound clips.

Just let us know what you've got that you think deserves a really big plug in the coming year!

I'm sure they'll be quality choices.

All the best.

Sean

My favourite topic of the year Sean

Here's my 2011 tip's; the first two being more akin to that Soul Night in (the record room) :-

1. DAVID LENYARD & THE MUSIC TREE - IT'S NEVER TOO LATE (to say your sorry to change your mind) - FLYING EAGLES 1977

2. JEFF ADAMS - WHERE DID THE GOOD TIMES GO - KANGI RECORDS 1974

3. STEVE BASSETT - NO GOOD FOR HER - EASE RECORDS 1977

4. BACK BAY BREW - IS IT FOR REAL - BACK BAY BREW 1975

5. EMANUEL LASKEY - JUST THE WAY (I WANT HER TO BE) - MUSIC NOW

Cheers

Pat

dante-- unlucky 7 one of my top tunes,love it,good choice

trammps where do we go from here -golden fleece

we're on the right track- ultra high frequency or south side commission - both on wand

i think of you -detroit emeralds

all about 1973 to 1976 not rare but on my play list in the car and at home

Always a risk on threads like this that you could mention a played out oldie as a tip for the future.

Here goes nothing... Here are three 'new to my ears' this year that i'd like to see get some main room attention next year.

Pauline and Bobby - No Messin Around - Lovely thumping uptempo RnB sounding duet in the style of Mr Clean and Show Some Sign

Bobby Banks - I'm A Batchelor - Fantastic gritty sound, reminds me a bit of Rod Keith, The Lord Said.

Shirley Caeser - Stand The Storm - Perfect sound for now, uptempo female gospel/funk sound. Absolutely brilliant.

Calvin Arnold - Lovely Way To Go - Blimey! This is fantastic, never heard it before this year, Pat Bleasdale play at Move On.

Happy New Year everybody

4 nice choices mate......and all bought from the same super-seller (don't be shy you can share the name of this super-seller with all of us mate ), combined price about £70 for all four? These are the epitome of quality cheapies, though I'd guess one or two won't be at cheapie prices for very long.

2011 will see the total self-destruction of the entire scene so don't think I'll put my tips up, doesn't seem worth it .....(translated version of that sentence <------- Can't narrow it down to 3 or 4 yet and might take a while before I do so spout any old rubbish and hope no one really questions why I haven't put a few tips up myself!)

Looks like i am the first to reply

a new one from me played it a couple of times this year at the Greatstone (so it has been heard by at least 30 people )

Bachus our love will survive medalion

one i am still plugging away with

S A B U (soul and blues union) whats the fuss Atlantic (Rhodesian)

both modernish sounding

a funky latinish one

Jade the siestas over

from the 60's

The Upstarts a dream top ten a nice mid to uptempo obviously white tune

The future i can't stop C A R (this could have been huge in the 70's) uptempo

and there will be more no doubt when i can fit them in

happy new year

mark

SABU is ace, seeing i discovered it and played it out first

Shirley Caeser - Stand The Storm - Perfect sound for now, uptempo female gospel/funk sound. Absolutely brilliant.

Happy New Year everybody

New to me and very welcome addition. Nice.

Shirley Caesar - Stand The Storm - audio

Unwanted Love the Montclairs dont know if it was a single just brilliant though .

Cracking tune!! Came out as a single on Paula.

Looks like i am the first to reply

a new one from me played it a couple of times this year at the Greatstone (so it has been heard by at least 30 people )

Bachus our love will survive medalion

one i am still plugging away with

S A B U (soul and blues union) whats the fuss Atlantic (Rhodesian)

both modernish sounding

a funky latinish one

Jade the siestas over

from the 60's

The Upstarts a dream top ten a nice mid to uptempo obviously white tune

The future i can't stop C A R (this could have been huge in the 70's) uptempo

and there will be more no doubt when i can fit them in

happy new year

mark

been playing the upstarts on and off for a while got a spare for sale if anyones interested

4 nice choices mate......and all bought from the same super-seller (don't be shy you can share the name of this super-seller with all of us mate ), combined price about £70 for all four? These are the epitome of quality cheapies, though I'd guess one or two won't be at cheapie prices for very long.

Yes mate, all nice and cheap, all quality, and off the best dealer on the scene... can't for the life of me remember who though.

Mind you, it takes a buyer with a good ear and superb taste to pick em to play out.

been playing the upstarts on and off for a while got a spare for sale if anyones interested

so have i

mark

SABU is ace, seeing i discovered it and played it out first

yes you did Ken thanks for selling it to me i have been playing it since then.

mark

This still sounds good circa 1973 - Executive Suite - When the fuel runs out.

dante-- unlucky 7 one of my top tunes,love it,good choice

trammps where do we go from here -golden fleece

we're on the right track- ultra high frequency or south side commission - both on wand

i think of you -detroit emeralds

all about 1973 to 1976 not rare but on my play list in the car and at home

Always thought the instrumental of ultra high frequency would do well played out

Pauline and Bobby - No Messin Around - Lovely thumping uptempo RnB sounding duet in the style of Mr Clean and Show Some Sign

Happy New Year everybody

Are there two versions of this?

Hi all

Does'nt seem like 12 months ago since this was on the front page but alas we are now in 2011

Top tip from me would be ..."GET OFF YOUR AR*E & SUPPORT AS MANY GOOD VENUE'S AS YOU CAN IN 2011"

That's the best way to find out what's gonna be a hit on the decks

Record wise ........CHUCK STEPHENS - PAYING FOR YOUR LOVE (LEO MINI)

ATB FOR 2011 EVERYBODY

Ya bastards, my buying break will probably last for about 2 minutes after checking out all the tracks mentioned on here but hey!!!!

The Inspirations Tell Daddy PKC .........Fantastic obscure blue-eyed horn-laden cover of Clarence Carter's 'Tell Daddy' !!!!! I played it out twice to some great reaction from the punters!!

The Jade Siesta Is Over RDL ...........As mentioned before great latin mover and one of my current favourites!!!!

Albert Esberido Roar Of The Crowd Tina....Faster then the Grand Prixs version and blimey it always makes me wanna dance !!!

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Roy Roberts You Move Me HOF

Jimmy Raye That'll Get It Moonshot

These two have been choosen last year or the year before I think but everytime I played them out, the dance floor was rocking and I believe they will get even bigger this year!!!

here's 2 from me for 2011

LITTLE GREGORY AND THE CONCEPTS- GET AWAY-LOMPRI RECORDS

I.J HARRIS-ALL READY TO GO-CASH RECORDS

both went down really well at bidds ,top dancers..

Yes mate, all nice and cheap, all quality, and off the best dealer on the scene... can't for the life of me remember who though.

Mind you, it takes a buyer with a good ear and superb taste to pick em to play out.

Very good answer mate, made me chuckle anyway . A few that I reckon will make an impression in 2011,

Little Bob - We're In Love c/w Look Out Mr Heartaches - La Louisianne

Been playing this out for a few months now and it gets a great reaction and always has people asking about it.

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Billy Gee - The Name Of The Bag - Joye

Might have tipped this one before, it's one I really rate but I think 2011 will be the year it really takes off as a few quality DJs have managed to get hold of a copy and all this needs to become a massive spin is a bit more exposure.

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Dr Soul - Left Eye Jump - Monc'a

Opening track on a comp CD I gave out earlier this year and so many people asked about it or told me they had bought a copy etc that it obviously has something.

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Plus lots and lots of others! Might add a few more later if I get the chance...

Little Bob - We're In Love c/w Look Out Mr Heartaches - La Louisianne

Been playing this out for a few months now and it gets a great reaction and always has people asking about it.

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I only listed ones i own but if I was after anything, and could afford it this year, it would be this. Sounds fresh everytime it's played.

yes you did Ken thanks for selling it to me i have been playing it since then.

mark

The one i thought i had spare Mark i think i sold it to Lee Jefrie's, good taste he as not like his dad

Are there two versions of this?

Hi Martyn. I don't know another version. It is very familiar though.

off topic removed, it is for record tips, if it was for any other tips it would be in Freebasing and not in a soul forum.

Hi all,

Well, its that time of year again

Exactly 12 months since we did the last 'Top Tips' thread... so, as it's now a Soul Source tradition, here we go again!

Hi Sean. Happy new year to you and yours.

Picking up from an alternative thread on what "made it" from last years list, I'm going to go with a record that could make it bigger but I wouldn't count it as one of my favourites (I'm sure none I put forward last year picked up any plays - I'm the soul equivalent of the kiss of death). I did play this out at The Attic a couple of times and heard it played out to a larger floor by Karl H at Rugby - Lou Rawls version of A Man of Value on MGM. Given Lou's popularity a few years ago in clubs with See You When I Get There, and the historic overplayed status of Tyrone Barkley this could be the next thing to be tired of.

This thread does deserve more thought, I've not been home much recently to browse through boxes but here's two that spring to mind that I would like to hear out more. Both known but not heard enough in my opinion.

Jerry Ganey - You Don't Love Me, huge bellowing sound that would be great in a large hall with a full floor.

Roy Hamilton - The Panic is On, representing my current leaning towards the beat ballads. Obviously played but I'd like to elevate its status.

Just realised all 3 are from MGM, probably still stuck in Roger's previous label of the week thread in my head as I got a few out to play when looking at that.

From other's boxes: I heard Phil Shields play Louis Paul - The Change Will Do You Good (Intro) in the freestyle room at Rugby, I'd like to hear that more. Also I think it was Killa at Bradford played Wess Oliver - Keep The Faith (Star Fire), again I know it's been played a little - just saying I'd like to hear it more this year.

A bit rambling of me, just felt like contributing.

Here my tips, nothing rare or expensive just good..............(imho!)

Exit 9 - Fly - BRC lp track

Hoagy Lands - Do You know What life Is All About - Spectrum

Dorothy Morrison - (Its So Beautiful) On Top Of The Mountain - Buddah

The Esquires - Baba-Daba-Dop / Aint No Reason - B&G............................... (ignore the title!) two great tracks and cheap

Kay Robinson - The Lord Will Make A Way Somehow - King................. didnt even know i had this, pounding early 70s gospel funky soul

Harry

3 from me.

Vonastics - Why must we part - Chess.

Ricky Hodges - Dont blow no more - Clevetown

Mary Davis - Danger,playboy at work - Conclave.

Happy New Year....

All good stuff folks,

Keep 'em coming and I'll do a round up of where we are up to some time tomorrow.

Many thanks for your contributions, thus far.

Sean

One that's been around for a while but deserving of a bit more exposure

Jesse Mitchell Don't Be So Eager

Cheers

Manus

i`d agree about this 7" has well,cracking tune The Esquires - Baba-Daba-Dop / Aint No Reason - B&G............................... (ignore the title!) two great tracks and cheap

There other track:Girls in the city-The Esquires seems to get a few looking at the decks when played out has well. Still cheap to buy.

Here`s a few from me:

Love can be happy-E.K.O Top funky/modern dancer.

Hot foxy women-Christian Plicque.If you like Heaven is my weakness- Ray Villar,your love this.Nice jazzy/Modern dancer.

She`s the ideal girl-Jermaine Jackson.70`s modern dancer,getting asked to play this all the time now.You know it`s a tune when i played it at Monumental weekender and the picture cover /Sleeve went right right round to all the djs/collectors .

Happy new year everyone..

5. EMANUEL LASKEY - JUST THE WAY (I WANT HER TO BE) - MUSIC NOW

great choice

this neeeds devinitively more plays

One I've been waiting for and received today......

Tyrone Davis - All The Waiting Is Not In Vain

Superb tune and such an under rated artist probably due to the fact that most of his 45's are so readily available.

Makes this man's contribution to the soul genre no less worthy though IMO.

RIP Tyrone.

Eddie

Glad you got one of these Eddie.....heard it years ago on a R Searling slot on the radio. In a heartbreaking slowie vein Jean Plum - Back to you (flip of Look at the Boy). Also on the dance floor side Little Young Lover - Major Lance (Curtom) £10 for a floorpacker! Perfect tune to open a spot with

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