Derek Pearson

Now I realise this may be of no interest to many northern fans but bear with me as there's a very similar parallel going on regarding the music. What words would you use to describe the term "street soul"? Well I'd say it was low budget, bass driven, poorly distributed, UK black music from the urban areas of the early 90's. Listening to it now it's easy to hear many of the artists weren't the best singers and some of the production wasn't too hot either. Can you see the similarities that street soul music shares with northern soul releases? Alright northern isnt bass driven. During the late 80s-early 90s I DJ'd on pirate radio stations in and around Bradford and was sent and bought loads of these twelves (many of them as white labels). I was always curious as to how many they sold and where they were distributed. I suspect they only travelled to the cities with a large black population ie. London (where many of these tiny labels originated), Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Bradford etc. The booming Pirate Radio station culture of this period fuelled the release of this genre on tiny record labels that sometimes only had one or a handful of releases. In this thread I'll post up soundclips and label scans of releases on the TSR label which featured twelves by Special Touch featuring Duval "You're so good", Gold In The Shade "Over you" and Cruise. Street Soul seems to be a period and genre very overlooked by collectors, obsessives & historians. onwards, derek

hey up Gilly - have you got a photo of him? I'm from Bradford and went to Wigan during the period you're talking about so I might know him. cheers, derek

I seem to think Dave The Dentist was after a copy of this last year; seem to think it was a '10 year want'. Hope I'm not getting confused again. If I remember I'll contact him and pass on your details. cheers, derek Bought my copy off Ian Cunliffe at Lowton 2-3 years ago for £300.....

Anybody after a copy of the rather wonderful "I won't let you do this to me" by Luther Vandross on a Sony promo 12" from 1997. Would grade it as a nice VG++ even though there's a light mark across it which doesnt affect play. It was a massive spin in the modern rooms on its release, many think it's one of his best! £4 plus P&P. Paypal or Chq. Off list replies please PM or email (D.Pearson@bradford.ac.uk) onwards, derek soundclip posted up Sat 10th Feb - record now SOLD was this 12" promo only or did it get a proper release?

and what a wonderful record it is Joan - blimey was only talking to Tony about this record last month or so. Think I bought it at Tony's Empress in downtown Blackburn mid 90's perhaps....Probably was about £75 then, seem to think I gave you £80 and was waiting for a fiver change hehehe anybody got a soundclip of this B side "mind of your own" they could post up please? Oh and thanks to Tommy for explaining the 3 releases so clearly, I've read posts about this record many times before and was left feeling more confused than ever. Yeah I know what the replies will be...... derek

The Jean Carter label was from Detroit whilst Bobby Taylor's was based in LA. Always sorta thought the Andre Scott one was from Chicago? derek

Hey up Ken - how's it going in sunny London - just to crash this thread 'cos I am an opportunistic magpie - I've got a spare of this record on a neat UK 10" copy with picture sleeve in Ex condition. £3 + P&P. PM or email me D.Pearson@bradford.ac.uk onwards, derek

Chuck Jackson "I only get this feeling" (ABC 11368) nice American Black stock copy from 1973 in VG++ condition £15 3113 refosoul Refosoul link

Dont destroy me - shirley wahls - smash 13704 refosoul big voiced Shirley tells her man what to do. Company sleeve included - Steady Pearson no need to go extravagant! £5

thats what I get - ike noble - alley 13703 refosoul here's the rather messy uptempo flip to "Its bad", some even prefer this side? Stone mint £25

Street talk - tymes - mgm 13702 refosoul think was an old c/up wasn't it? Unusual item from the Tymes but what a real nice group harmony 45. Only VG+ so £15.

Did my baby call - mad lads - volt 13701 refosoul Originally done by Steve Mancha in the sixties on Wheelsville, here's the Mad Lads covering it in 1972 for the legendary Volt label. Sweetness indeed, this floats. Nice WDJ £20

Its bad - ike noble - alley 13700 refosoul seem to think I bought my first copy off John Weston sometime mid 90s for a tenner. Deep soul with attitude, moodiness in bucket loads. Stone mint £25 this is a white label copy however there's nothing on it to indicate it's a demo. Have seen red label copies too?

Up for sale or trade: All EX condition unless stated - all with soundclips for your listening pleasure... Ike Noble "It's bad / That's what I get" (Alley) £25; Mad Lads "Did my baby call" (Volt) WDJ £20; Shirley Wahls "Don't destroy me" (Smash) £5; Tymes "Street talk" (MGM) DJ £15 VG+; Chuck Jackson "I only get this feeling" (ABC) £15 VG++. Off list replies by PM or email D.Pearson@bradford.ac.uk Payment by UK cheque, cash or Paypal + 4% to D.Pearson@bradford.ac.uk P&P is extra £1 within UK. Overseas contact first. onwards, derek

and because I'm a clever so and so I recently acquired this on French Liberty with a colour sleeve. Great double sider indeed. derek

yes it would be good fun to DJ at Bury again let's get our diaries out! Reduced The Tears down to £70. onwards, derek

sorry 'bout that - contact me off list PM or email D.Pearson@bradford.ac.uk and I'll post you the money over straight away. Onwards, derek Sherry in Spain ooh la la...

not sure if I've done this right but check this old thread out Chris: /index.p...ic=39736&hl= Hey up Alan - nice to hear the name of Tim Fletcher again. Take care, derek

Out of New Orleans. Did you find your copy Dave? Seem to think I paid fifty quid for it....oh well. derek

Realised that this tune was already included in the Refosoul library and seeing as I've got a copy for sale thought I'd tag it onto this thread and see what happens. Here's the link across to Refosoul. 3113 refosoul Chuck Jackson "I only get this feeling" (ABC 11368) nice American Black stock copy from 1973 in VG++ condition. cheers, derek

just to let you know 3 of the 4 records for sale have sold. I'll be contacting the winners shortly. The only one left is Edwin Starr and here's the clip link for those that want to hear it 3763 refosoul Neat chunky UK copy in Ex nick £10. Checked to see is this tune was already included in the Refosoul library and because it was I didn't have to upload my own mp3 all I had to do was provide the link across to Refosoul. Mmm I'm impressed. cheers, derek

Blow my mind - lost family - int music bag 13602 refosoul Interesting little Chicago item from 1974. Didn't know it till I heard Stefano play it in Vicenza last year. £10 and it's yours.

In a world so cold - tyrone st german - morning dove 13601 refosoul only got two 45s by Mister German in my collection and this little beauty from 1977 originates from Oakland, California. Love the "hand drawn" label design in a David Hockney stylee. £20

You never know what you have - donny burks - metromedia 13600 refosoul £40 absolutely stone mint demo with the rather nice "I was satisfied" on the flip. Great great double sider from 1973 and I'll throw in the company sleeve for free....

Up for sale or trade: All EX condition- all with soundclips for your listening pleasure... Donny Burks "You never know what you've got" (Metromedia) £40 SOLD; Tyrone St German "In a world so cold" (Morning Dove) £20 SOLD; Lost Family "Blow my mind" (Int. Music Bag) £10 SOLD; Edwin Starr "Love the lonely people's prayer" (UK Tamla Motown) £10; Chuck Jackson "I only get this feeling" (ABC) £15. Off list replies by PM or email D.Pearson@bradford.ac.uk Payment by UK cheque, cash or Paypal + 4%. P&P extra £1.50p within UK. Overseas contact first. onwards, derek