Roger Williams

Received Brett's and Lars' CD's yesterday, looking and sounding good so far. Cheers chaps. Roger

Yes, tell somebody dying of heart failure "I'm sorry mate, the money we could have raised to go towards helping you have a longer life won't actually materialise now because we weren't allowed to hold our event because the format from which we would have played the music wasn't acceptable to 20 or so people on a soul music forum, sorry you'll just have to die quietly now, but Bazabod sends his regards and says KTF so take solace in that".

It counts as a lucky escape, Wayne, it's shite.

Has anyone got an original vinyl copy of this they'd be willing to sell me at a reasonable price please? Please.

I'll have a dabble in this one if it's OK, Cliff? Roger

Cheers Nick, at the end of the day mate it's not about being the 'I am', it's all just really really good soul music that I'd like people to hear because I'm sure they'd like it as well, same as any DJ/podcaster/uploader, you know the score. Roger

Cheers Steve, bit of a waste of time posting these things on here for most of us, regardless of how decent the music might be, but hey ho, we still persevere for some reason. Regards the Soulsorts in the House, I did a volume 8 a couple of months ago but wasn't very happy with it when I listened , I'll do another one soon I'm sure. Roger

Sat in again last Sunday for Eddy: EDDY EDMONDSON'S TASTE OF SOUL SHOW WITH ROGER WILLIAMS PLAYLIST - JANUARY 24th 2010 Masqueraders – Listen (LP: Everyone Wanna Live On 1975) Bobby Patterson – If Every Man Had A Woman Like You (LP: Storyteller 1982) Impressions – Make A Resolution (LP: Three The Hard Way 1974) Al Wilson – You Did It For Me (7" Playboy 1974) Artistics – She's Heaven (7" Brunswick) Cicero Blake – You Got Me Walking (7" Brunswick) Jackie Wilson – Pretty Little Angel Eyes (7" Brunswick) Sidney Joe Qualls – Run To Me (7" Dakar) Joann Garrett – Foolish Me (LP: Just A Taste 1969) Rita Graham – My Cup Runneth Over (LP: Vibrations 1969) Willie Tee – Bring On The Heartaches (LP: I'm Only A Man 1970) Spanky Wilson – Specialty Of The House (LP: Specialty Of The House 1975) Ruby Andrews – Merry-Go-Round (LP: Genuine Ruby 1977) Gene Chandler – Let Me Make Love to You (7" Chi Sound 1980) Smoke – I'm So Glad You Came Along (LP: Risin' 1976) Dee Dee Warwick – I Haven't Got Anything Better To Do (7" Mercury 1973) Annette Poindexter & Pieces Of Peace – Wayward Dream (7" Twinight 1970) Marian Love – Can't Forget About You Baby (7" Capitol 1975) New York City Band/Luther Vandross – Together (LP: New York City Band 1979) Valerie Horton-Brown – It Must Be Love (LP: Walk With Me 1981) Galaxy – You & Me (LP: Hot Wet & Sticky 1978) The Best Of Both Worlds – Anyway The Wind Blows (LP: I Want The World To Know 1975) Willie Hutch – Never Let You Be Without Love (LP: Midnight Dancer 1979) Leroy Hutson – When You Smile (LP: Love Oh Love 1975) Notations – Make Me Twice The Man (LP: Notations 1975) The Four Mints – Can't Get Strung Out (LP: Gently Down Your Stream 1973) Haze – Are You Free (LP: Haze 1974) Charnissa – When Can We Do This Again (LP: Charnissa 1978) Kocky – Share Love (LP: Post No Bills 1979) Pure Pleasure – By My Side (7" QC 1980) Tommy Tate - If You Got To Love Somebody (Why Not Take A Chance On Me) (CD: Soul Revelations 1996) Garland Green – Come Through Me (CD: Soul Of Spring 1997) Little Dooley – (It's Got To Be) Now Or Never (7" North Bay 1972) Podcast: https://soulsorts.podomatic.com Roger

Seeing as we're all doing it, this was my own top 100 of last year: SOULSORTS TOP 100 TRACKS OF 2009 1. King Ellis - Next 2 U (Album: Timeless Vol. 1) 2. Tracy Hamlin - You've Got To Let Go (Album: Better Days) 3. Ellis Phelps & William Swann - Best Friends (Album: I'm Still Here) 4. Soulpersona - So Natural feat Kia Bennett (Album: Soulacoaster) 5. Danielle Haynes - I Want to Be Close (Album: Love's Never Lost) 6. Ted Winn - Balance (Album: Balance) 7. Noah Feat. Blu - Just Relax (Quasimode Remix) (Album: Golden Works) 8. Rad - Packed My Bags (Album: Getting Down Is Free) 9. Clark Sisters, Kiki Sheard, J. Moss - I Wanna Thank You (Album: Silky Soul Music ... An All-star Tribute to Maze) 10. Will Downing - Love Suggestions (Album: Classique) 11. Ledisi - Bring It To Me (Album: Shades Of A Woman) 12. Yomi - Why Oh Why (Album: From Me to You) 13. Aaron Marcellus & The Will Band - Say You Love Me (Album: Aaron Marcellus & The Will Band) 14. MLU - Wasn't There (Digital EP: Crazy Love) 15. Ruben Studdard - Just Because (Album: Love Is) 16. Gary Beals - Excuse Me (Digital EP: The Rebirth Of...) 17. Tim Terry Experience - Ooowee (Digital EP: Born II Live) 18. Guiltypleasures feat. Mychah Chevalier - Meaningless Affair (Album: Lovestories) 19. April Rucker - Here I Stand (Album: Here I Stand) 20. Shayna Steele - Different This Time (Album: I'll Be Anything) 21. Antoinette Manganas - My Love Is All That (Album: Verbal Crush) 22. Donnie Williams And Park Place - Music Land (Digital EP: The Power) 23. Misa And Tony - Heart Song (Digital EP: Heart Song) 24. Marshall Badger - Heaven (Album: P.U.S.H.) 25. Excellent Gentlemen - Remember Your Love (Album: Just Say Yes) 26. Fola - Phenomenal Woman (Digital EP: Phenomenal Woman) 27. Mica Paris - I Remember (Album: Born Again) 28. Papik - Rhythm of Life (Album: Rhythm Of Life) 29. Milano Jazz Dance Combo - Sweet Love (Album: Milano Jazz Dance Combo) 30. Sai Whatt Studio Band - Can I Spend The Night (Album: One Of Those Nights) 31. David Mensah - Whatever It Takes (Album: Music Is the Food of Love) 32. Calvin Richardson - Facts of Life/He'll Be Here (Album: Facts of Life) 33. Maiko Watson - Some Kinda Love (Album: Sweet Vibration) 34. Low-D - You Bring the Change (Album: You Bring the Change) 35. Sheri Jones-Moffett - Renewed (Album: Renewed) 36. Jeff Ramsey - Anything (Album: My Best) 37. Kathy McClary - King of Kings (Album: King of Kings) 38. Andy Allo - UnFresh (Feat. Flave) (Album: UnFresh) 39. Clarence Blakley - Where Do We Go Now (Album: You Can Love Again) 40. Roberto Crichlow - Isn't It Lovely (Album: My Hearts Music) 41. Lisa Shaw - Honey (Album: Free 42. 76 Degrees West Band feat. Gordon Chambers - Can't Keep Running (Album: 76 Degrees West) 43. Carmen Liana feat. Carl 'Chip' Days Jr. - It's Yours (Album: Who I Am) 44. Shelia Moore - Rest Your Mind (Album: Tha Story Told Twice According to 'Shee Shee' Vol.1) 45. Antonio Neal - Happy Lover's Day (Serenade Her) (Digital EP: Live Laugh Love) 46. Jimmie Reign - You Be the One (Album: Pretty Girl) 47. LaKisha Jones - Memories (Fade Away) (Album: So Glad I'm Me) 48. S-ToneInc. - How High The Moon (Album: Moon in Libra) 49. Greta - I've Got Joy (Album: Clefnotes) 50. Earl Jones Jr - Serve You All of My Days (Album: Im Gonna Wait) 51. Fabio NoBile - Didn't You Know (Album: Always Love) 52. Kirk Whalum (Feat. Kevin Whalum & Lalah Hathaway) - Make Me A Believer (Album: The Gospel According To Jazz Chapter III) 53. Angela Johnson - Better (Digital EP: Better) 54. Brea Valente - Something U Already Know (Album: Elixer) 55. Full Blast - All Night Long (Album: Full Blast The Band) 56. Lisa McClendon - Heaven (Album: Reality) 57. Heather Headley - Ordinary Me (Album: Audience Of One) 58. Lea Lorien - Waiting (Album: Independent Soul Divas 2) 59. Athene Wilson - We Were Meant to Be (Album: It's About Time) 60. 45 feat. Jimmy Abney - Nothing Feels Better Than You (Album: The Revenge Of Soul) 61. Gianna feat. Kloud 9 - Hooked On You (Album: Something True) 62. Root Soul feat. Leon King - My Dream Came True (Album: Root Soul) 63. Candycream feat. Tony Momrelle - Give Love A Chance (Album: Chance) 64. J. Michelle - So Beautiful (Album: Lovespace) 65. Joe - Wanna Be Your Lover (Album: Signature) 66. Nicola Conte - Like Leaves In The Wind (Album: Rituals) 67. Adriane Haye - Testify (Digital EP: Testify) 68. Brown Boyz - I Wanna Love Like That (Album: Harvest Time) 69. Wil Key - Awake Me (Album: Satisfy My Soul) 70. Marcell & the Truth - Whole Again (Album: Symbols) 71. Marisa Lindsay - Joy (Album: Deeper Love) 72. Bill Ortiz - Ease My Mind (Album: From Where I Stand) 73. Brian Temba - Don't Care (Album: Natalie Williams presents Soul Family Vol. 1) 74. Charlie Wilson - There Goes My Baby (Album: Uncle Charlie) 75. Rok - Tell the World (Album: Born 2 Sing) 76. D. Taylor - I Feel Like Dancin' (Album: Taylor Made) 77. Eddie Sea - India (Album: Moon City) 78. George Benson - Show Me The Love (Album: Songs and Stories) 79. James Day feat. Mikelyn Roderick & Tim Owens - Any Kind Of Love (Album: Natural Thing) 80. Jazztronik - Real Clothes (Album: JTK 81. Joy Dion - Love Child (Album: Love & Pain) 82. Kevin Whalum - Wondermaze (Album: One Life To Love) 83. Angela Hope - Cross My Heart (Ditial: Time for Love) 84. Logan - Contact High (Digital: A Kings Heart Scene One) 85. Makeda - I Wish (Album: Escape from Egypt) 86. Michael Olatuja feat. Onaje Jefferson - Le Jardin (Album: Speak) 87. Theo Peoples - Life's II Short (Album: Life's II Short) 88. Marcus Johnson feat. Maysa - Master Of My Heart (Album: Poetically Justified) 89. Brian Courtney Wilson - Just Love (Album: Just Love) 90. Trish Andrews - Comfort Zone (Album: These Five Words) 91. HolyBOY - Happy (Album: Out Of Time) 92. Unified Tribe - Intensions (Album: On Purpose) 93. Janita - Hopelessly Hopeful (Album: Haunted) 94. Melvin Pierce - Body Talk (Album: Something To Remember) 95. Chico Debarge - Oh No! (Album: Addiction) 96. Matt Cusson - Heaven (Album: Matt Cusson) 97. Jazzie Carrington - Reminiscing (Album: Jazzie Carrington With Luv) 98. Angie Stone - I Ain't Hearin' U (Album: Unexpected) 99. Peaches & Herb - Tell Me That You Love Me (Album: Colors Of Love) 100. Gemma Genazzano - Take Me Away (Album: Si Me Quieres (If You Love Me)) Roger

Not so much got into it, James, but since the late 90s the internet and the forums have certainly put me in touch with a lot of great people who I now class as friends, not just in the UK but worldwide, most of whom I would never have met had it not been for the forums etc., and also it's enabled me to find and acquire music I wouldn't ordinarily have go into the collection, so that's very much the plus side. The network sites are a bit like a credit card, if you use them wisely they can work very well for you, but if you let them take control they can work against you, quite badly sometimes as both you and I have found to our cost. The real downside though is the often needless negativity they can bring. The key is to not take it all too seriously imvho. Roger

I just watched mine last Saturday at the Blackpool Hilton Weekender. Roger

What as? An STD?

Ohhhh, so cynical for one so young!!

You selling one? Or want one?

Posted some new stuff in it today, Baz. Roger

Liking the ringwear idea on the cover designs, Ian.

Didn't know you were a fan of r&b, Brett? 1981 for me, no question.

Why?

"I'll Fly" is quite well known amongst us little LP collectors Ian, great track, always the killer cut from the LP for me. Roger

Good idea, that should get at least two people joining in!!

Soul music has never stopped being made.

Excellent quality UK pop music, you should check out the Knuckles and Morales mix on the twelve, it beats the 7 inch version hands down in my opinion (though I realise it won't fit in your sevens box) He used to live in a box, he used to live in a cardboard box.

Wasn't the album called 'Just Enough To KEEP Me Cool'? I've always had it in my mind that was the title, though it was 25 years ago so I'm probably wrong. 'Being For Real Is Where It Is' was always my favourite from the LP.

Oh my word that's truly awful news. Didn't know Alan that closely but met him a few times and had some good conversations with him, both in person and 'virtually' and always without fail found him a very friendly, warm and welcoming bloke with a huge knowledge of soul music. What a sad, sad loss of a true gentleman. Sincere condolences to all his family and close friends. Rest in peace, Alan. Roger

Sat in for Eddy on his show last Sunday and dug into the vinyl collection and thought it may be of interest to some on here. ROGER WILLIAMS ON EDDY EDMONDSON SHOW - PLAYLIST - SUNDAY 22nd NOVEMBER 2009 John Edwards - How Can I Make It Without You (CD: Careful Man 1996 Kent Records) Faith Hope & Charity - Who Could Love You More Than I (LP: Heavy Love 1972 Sussex Records) The Four Tops - Love Ain't Easy To Come By (LP: Meeting Of The Minds 1974 ABC) Dynamic Superiors - Don't Give Up On Me Baby (LP: Pure Pleasure 1975 Motown) The Tymes - All You Ever Wanted To Know About Love (LP: Turning Point 1976 RCA) The Joneses - Lies (LP: The Joneses 1977 Epic) Water & Power - I Can Find A Way To Your Heart (LP: Water & Power 1975 Fantasy) John Edwards - Ain't That Good Enough (CD: Careful Man 1996 Kent) Dana Valery - You Babe (LP: Not the Flower But the Root 1972 Brunswick) Delilah Moore - It Takes Love (7 inch 45 Brownwood Records) Soul Children - We're Getting Too Close (LP: Friction 1972 Stax) West Coast Revival - It's Gonna Be Hard (LP: West Coast Revival 1977 LA International) Bobby Dukes - Just To Be With You (7 inch 45 Calla Records) Bobby Hill - Tell Me You Love Me (7 inch LoLo Records) Gene West - Leave Something Worthwhile (unissued) Margie Joseph - I'll Always Love You (LP: Phase II 1972 Volt) Barbara Mason - World In A Crisis (LP: Transition 1974 Buddah) John Edwards - Cold Hearted Woman (CD: Careful Man 1996 Kent Records) Leon Haywood - Blessed With Love (LP: Energy 1979 MCA) Bloodstone - You're My Kind Of Woman (LP: We Go A Long Way Back 1982 T-Neck) Impressions - I Don't Want To Lose Your Love (LP: Fan The Fire 1981 20th Century) Enchantment - Your Love Is Like A Melody (LP: Enchanted Lady 1982 Columbia The Imaginations - You Are The Love In My Life (LP: Good Stuff 1975 20th Century) Lorraine Johnson - Let Your Love Fall Like Rain (LP: The More You Want 1977 Prelude) Rainbow Brown - It Ain't No Big Thing (LP: Rainbow Brown 1977 Vanguard) Sandy Mercer - True Or False (LP: Hey Love Come & Get It 1978 Hi) Leroy Hutson - I'll Be There, I'll Still Care (LP: The Man! 1973 Curtom) 7th Wonder - Living My Life Just For You (LP: Climbing Higher 1979 Parachute) Sarah Vaughn - I Need You More Than Ever Now (LP: Send In The Clowns 1974 Mainstream) Windy City - Hey It's Over (7 inch 45 Warner Brothers) G. C. Cameron - The Joy You Bring (LP: G. C. Cameron 1976 Motown) Willie Hutch - Talk To Me (LP: Ode To My Lady 1975 Motown) James Brown - So Long (7 inch 45 Polydor) Podcast link below: https://soulsorts.podOmatic.com/entry/2009-11-24T06_02_27-08_00 Cheers Roger