Greg Belson

This Friday 21st February on dublab.com @ 8pm US PST, we’re excited to continue in a mini-series of broadcast sessions here at the 45 Live Radio Show Los Angeles. Each will focus on the sounds and plays all sourced on original vinyl, that are currently coming out of underground clubland across the UK. Introducing: CLUB COLLECTORS, with my guests RHYTHM & GROOVE COLLECTIVE This club night is the brain child of two diehard collectors that scavenge deep for underplayed, unknown, untested and undoubtedly undiluted heavy duty soulful sounds to bring to the club. As a duo, BRIAN MAGUIRE & WARREN COCKER form the backbone of this crucial club that pushes the musical envelope just that bit further. So, absolutely that makes them the perfect guests to launch our Club Collectors Series. Expect audio curveballs a’plenty, served up with a high octane sensibility, which makes any Rhythm & Groove Collective outting an essential session for those craving new and exciting sounds. Folks travel the length and breadth of the UK to their events, and for good reason… Hosted by Greg Belson, CLUB COLLECTORS will set the tone and shine a light on DJ’s that put in the legwork to find the next undiscovered discovery. It’s the future now sound of then…and when you hear the show, that’ll make perfect sense. This is 45 Live!

This Saturday 22nd February 2025.....the second DCGS of 2025 is here, with pt. 2 of a 2 part feature presented on dublab.com @ 10am US PST. We're focusing on the brand new compilation drop by Honest Jon's; LIFE IN HEAVEN IS FREE Checker Gospel 1961-1973 Compiled by Greg Belson & David Hill, with sleeve notes written by Grammy Award nominated Robert Marovich, it's the first legally licensed examination of this amazing label. Pt. 2 features tracks for The Later Years - 1967 thru 1973, with music provided by mainstays of the Chicago Gospel scene and beyond. The comp is available on limited double LP gatefold vinyl only - no CD, no digital or promo 45’s, so grab a copy whilst stock lasts. https://www.discogs.com/release/32394075-Various-Life-in-Heaven-is-Free-Checker-Gospel-1961-1973 “A shoo-in for soul compilation of the year.”?? Judge for yourself and tune in for a deeper dive into the catalog. Essential Digs Gettin' Dug!

Pt. 2 of the Checker Gospel LP Feature Focus coming up next week!

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One of the rarer 45's from my Rugby playlist

In 2023, I was asked to play a set rooted in Gospel in the Main Room at the Rugby Soul Allnighter. So, I assembled a box of 45's I thought would work the floor for the audience, including what can be regarded as 'evergreens', rare spins, new discoveries etc, next to a few secular tunes I generally like to play. John Manship DJ'ed before me, so it was quite the honor to take over the reins in such esteemed company. Here's my playlist...I'll be returning again this June with more Gospel for the main room, so hopefully see some of you there. Cheers! Rugby Soul Allnighter – Main Room - 17th June 2023 – Greg Belson Set - 12 til 1am Blind Billy – Nothing But The Holy Ghost (Crown Ltd) Freedom Gospel Singers – You Better Be Ready (Studio 7) Southern Trumpets – Good News (Better World) Dixie Nightingales – I Don’t Know (Chalice) The Golden Crowns – Where Could I Go (Crown’s Labor) Holy Disciples – Trying To Make A Hundred (Song Bird) The Soul Stirrers – Don’t You Worry (Checker) Fantastic Singing Jubilees – Trust In Him (Checkar) Bobby Jones & New Life – Jesus Is Just Alright With Me (Free Spirit) The Swan Silvertones – If You Think Your God Is Dead (Try Mine) (Hob Is Gospel) United Sounds – It’s All Over (Baby) (United) Willie Dale – Let Your Light Shine (Lovie D) The Sacred Four – Somebody Watching You (Champ) The Voices of Nashville – This Heart Of Mine (Creed) The Master Keys – I Done Got On The Right Road (Co-Op) Spiritual Four – If You Think Your God Is Dead (Sendus) Re-Vells – I Want A New Love (Trent Town) Swindell Brothers – Nobody’s Fault But Mine (Rae-Cox) Frisco Singers – Ain’t No Sun Since You Been Gone (Chess) Rance Allen Singers – Let’s Get Together And Love (Reflect) Tones of Joy – Seeking For God (Sonic) Beverly Wheeler with The Cameros – Don’t Shake My Tree (BSC)

Join us on Saturday 25th January 2025 @ 10am US PST (6pm UK GMT) on dublab.com The first DCGS of 2025 is here, with pt. 1 of a 2 part feature. We're focusing on the brand new compilation drop by Honest John's; LIFE IN HEAVEN IS FREE Checker Gospel 1961-1973 Compiled by Greg Belson & David Hill, with sleeve notes written by Grammy Award nominated Robert Marovich, it's the first legally licensed examination of this amazing label. Pt. 1 features tracks for The Early Years - 1961 thru 1967, with music provided by mainstays of the Chicago Gospel scene and beyond. The comp is available on limited double LP gatefold vinyl only - no CD, no digital or promo 45’s, so grab a copy whilst stock lasts. https://www.discogs.com/release/32394075-Various-Life-in-Heaven-is-Free-Checker-Gospel-1961-1973 “A shoo-in for soul compilation of the year.”?? Judge for yourself and tune in for a deeper dive into the catalog. Essential Digs Gettin' Dug!

This Friday 17th January on dublab.com @ 8pm US PST, we’re excited to kick off a brand new mini-series of broadcast sessions here at the 45 Live Radio Show Los Angeles. Each will focus on the sounds and plays all sourced on original vinyl, that are currently coming out of underground clubland across the UK. Introducing; CLUB COLLECTORS with my first guests; BOOGALOO REVUE This club night is the brain child of two diehard collectors that scavenge deep for underplayed, unknown, untested and undoubtedly undiluted heavy duty soulful sounds to bring to the club. As a duo, PAUL VINE and MOOGALOO form the backbone of this crucial club that pushes the musical envelope just that bit further. So, absolutely that makes them the perfect guests to launch our Club Collectors Series. Expect audio curveballs a’plenty, served up with a high octane sensibility, which makes Boogaloo Revue an essentail session for those craving new and exciting sounds. Folks travel the length and breadth of the UK to their events, and for good reason… Hosted by Greg Belson, CLUB COLLECTORS will set the tone and shine a light on DJ’s that put in the legwork to find the next undiscovered discovery. It’s the future now sound of then…and when you hear the show, that’ll make perfect sense. Cheers!

Divine Chord Gospel Show pt. 159 – broadcast on 28th December 2024 Xmas Hootenanny presented by DJ GREG BELSON & HEAVY STEPPIN featuring a SPOTLIGHT on the Grammy Nominated HARLEM GOSPEL TRAVELERS – Rhapsody LP on Colemine Records. Set One by Greg Belson New Mount Vernon Concert Radio Recording Choir – Behold His Face (New Mount Vernon Productions) “The Small One” Prince Dixon – You Don’t Need No Doctor (Gospel Corner) The Preacher – Always There (Echo Edits) The Preacher – The Blessing (Echo Edits) Harlem Gospel Travelers - Rhapsody Feature Focus pt. 1 Jesus Rhapsody pt. 1 God’s Been Good To Me Somebody’s Watching You How Can I Lose Set Two by Greg Belson Jimme Ellis and the Riverview Spiritual Singers – Keep On Trying (MJ Wonderful Harmonizers – If I Can Make It (Praise) Gospel Nevilles Brothers – Just A Little Talk With Jesus (No Label) Harlem Gospel Travelers - Rhapsody Feature Focus pt. 2 Get Involved God’s Love Searching For The Truth We Don’t Love Enough Set Three by Greg Belson Evangelist Crusaders – I Am The Way (Sacred Knof) Gospel Soul Searchers of San Jose, CA – By And By (United Sound) Ruby and the Dreamers – Go On And Move (Pavilion) Shirley Fergins & the Chosen Generation Children’s Choir – Jesus Will (Do It For You) (Apostolic) L.C. Thomas Choir – He’s My Friend (Praise) Set Four by Heavy Steppin Wearyland Singers – If You See Me Doing Wrong (Timothy Records) Paul Owens And The Capital City Star Singers – Generation Gap (ABC Songbird) The Relatives – Walking On (Lewis) The Soulifters – Children Get Together (Charioteer Records) Rev H. M. Bolden And The Rock Of Salvation Holiness Church Choir – No Hiding Place Bill Caskey And the New Love Singers – Feeling In My Body (Lisa Records) Denise Harper And The Sons Of Peace – Stay With Me Lord (Riviera Sounds) Monte Stephens – I'm Glad He Died For Me (Tee Cee Records ) Soul Of Joy Singers Of Washington, D.C. – I Don't Want My Soul To Be Lost (Pinewood Records) Spiritual Starlites Of Atlanta, Ga. – Coming Through The Years (ASL (Atlanta Soul Liberation) Father John – Do The Father John (1000% Platinum 'N Gold Records) Friendly Travelers – Let Jesus Lead You (Malaco Records) Gospel Dynamics – Everything's Gonna Be Alright (Champ Records) Sensational Twilight Of Brooklyn N.Y. – He's Real (ARK Records) Messiahs Of Glory – Can't Find No Other Love (HOB) Holy Disciples Of Chicago, Ill. – Work On (One Way Records) Gospel Crusaders – Love, Peace And Harmony (ASL (Atlanta Soul Liberation) Gospel Truthettes – Message To The People (Gospel Truthettes)

45 Live Radio Show broadcast on 6th December 2024 featuring ANDY COBB & hosted by DJ Greg Belson DJ Format – 45 Live Theme Set One by DJ Greg Belson Wayne Bennett – Rocking (Funky Broadway) Baby Washington – Is It Worth It Lois Blaine – Stop It Baby Dossie Terry – Soul Food Smokie Brook – Long Time Ago W. Welch Band – Hey Girl Tac Taylor – Cut You Loose Jimmy (Preacher) Ellis – (C’mon) Dance To The Drumbeat Nu-Trons – Beat The Preacher – Always There The Preacher – The Blessing Guest Mix in session featuring ANDY COBB Lonnie Smith – Move Your Hand pt. 1 Henry Peters and the Imperials – Master Groove Gentleman June Gardner – It’s Gonna Rain Preston Love and His Band – Cissy Popcorn Bobby Dunn – Do The Bobby Dunn Magic Sam – I’ll Pay You Back Helene Smith – You Got To Be A Man Mary Holmes – Soul Brother Vivian Reed – Walk On My Side The Edetts with the Famosas – In Misery Saxie Russell – El Monkey Johnny S. Kool & the Sycles – Peel The Banana pt. 1 Willie Hamilton and the Courts – Cheer Up Johnny Jones and the King Casuals – It’s Gonna Be Good Junior & the Classics – Kill The Pain York Wilborn’s Psychedelic Six – Funky Football Diane Jenkins – I Need You Ron Buford – Deep Soul pt. 1 Johnny Williams – Breaking Point The Majors – Rap, Rap, Rap Alvin Cash & the Crawlers – Twine Time Little Willie Jones – You’re Welcome To Try Little Bob and the Lollipops – Are You Ever Coming Home Ricky Allen – Cut You A-Loose Set Two by DJ Greg Belson L.C. Steels – Losin’ Boy Carl Stewart and the Sonics – I’m Gonna Blow This Town Sam Hankins and the Ho-Dads – Shotgun 4 Dimensions – 10 O’Clock Soul Meeting King Cobras – Get Frogish pt. 1 Sonny Knight Quartet – The Groove Is On Jimmy Johnson and the Lucky Hearts – Let’s Get A Line pt. 1 Londonaires – Room 23 King Louie with the Court Jesters – Broadway Up Tight Bodie McKenzie and the Mighty Makers – Cut The Cane

Join me tonight on https://www.dublab.com/ at 8pm US PST (4am UK GMT Saturday morning) as I welcome another guest from outside of the crew to the 45 Live Radio Show. We're heading Southeast where we find the enviable collection of one of the home counties favorite sons; ANDY COBB His knowledge of rare soul is encyclopedic & reaches back to the early days of clubs like the 100 in London. He's spent as much of his life in Los Angeles & CA where he perfected the art of foraging for the black gold, as he has in his home town of Norwich. Many rare soul pieces have been unearthed by the fellow, including Karmello Brooks on Milestone. Over the years, he's dipped into modern, crossover, classic Northern & big 'Nighter sounds. These days, he's reachin' for the rare soul, searchin' out the underplayed goodness. You can find him across the UK at nights such as Dark Horses & the fabled 6T's 'Nighters at the 100. We're excited to see a glimpse of what's in his bag. Your host Greg Belson bookends the set, firin' up the funk canons & droppin' some dynamite for the club! This is 45 Live!

Divine Chord Gospel Show pt. 158 – Gospel Funk LP’s broadcast on 23rd November 2024 presented by DJ GREG BELSON - Playlist & Mixcloud Archive Rev. O.L. Holliday – Soul Brother, Soul Sister, Soul Devil (Jewel) Rev. Oris Mays and the Bostonians – Save A Seat For Me (Jewel) Joanne Williams – Step Back Satan (PSI) Rev. Simon Barbee and Son – I Got Jesus (TCB) Dynamic Dixie Travelers – I’ve Been Born Again (T-Jaye) Pastor T.L. Barrett and the Youth for Christ Choir – Like A Ship (Mt. Zion Gospel Productions) Jackson Spiritual Travelers – Got Another Building (Crusade) C.J. Quincy and the All Star Gospel Singers of Jackson MS – Jordan River (QR) Family Jubilees – God Is Real (HLF) William Murray and the Gospel Sounds of Joy – Teach Me How To Pray (Fluke) Swan Mellarks – The World’s Prayer (Crusade) Rev. Ronald K. Blossomgame & Israel Baptist Church Choir – If Anybody Asks You Who I Am (Action) Earl Preston, Jr. – Send It Down (Tara) Happy Day Youth Choir – For What It’s Worth (ABC Dunhill) Reverend Milton Brunson and the Tompson Community Singers – Road To Heaven (Hob) Dora Pickett Purdue – I Want To Be At The Meeting (Clem’s Gospel) Reverend James A. Jacobs and Friends – He’ll Take You There (DJ) Salem Travelers – Samson And Delilah (Checker) Evangelist Crusaders – I Am The Way (Sacred Knof) Travis Gospel and Soul Choir – Can You Praise The Lord (No Label) Union Temple Baptist Church Combined Choirs – I Can Feel The Spirit (No Label) Gospel All-Stars – Call Him Up (All-Stars Productions) Voices of Nashville – This Heart Of Mine (Nashboro) Gospel Keynotes – This Heart Of Mine (Nashboro) Shirley Caesar – The Last Days (51 West) L.C. Thomas Choir – He’s My Friend (Praise) Rev. James Brown and the James Brown Gospel Choir – Tell It All (JBC) Bethel Youth Choir – Moving On (No Label) New Mount Vernon Concert Radio Recording Choir – Behold His Face (No Label) Macklin Ensemble – Revive Us Again (No Label) Royal Dixie Wonders – I’ll Fly Away (NMI) Greene Sisters – Theme For Sisters Greene (Build It Up) (Mankind) Rev. O.L. Holliday – Soul Brother, Soul Sister, Soul Devil (Jewel) (reprise)

Join us on dublab.com, this Saturday 23rd November @ 10am US PST (6pm UK GMT) https://www.dublab.com/ The Divine Chord Gospel Show continues to delve that bit deeper into the crates to bring you soul music you might not have heard before. This month it's a two hour focus on tracks hidden away on LP sets; GOSPEL FUNK LP's DCGS strives to bring you a fresh playlist each & every month, bringing you brand new discoveries avoiding any repetitions over the airwaves. Something we take pride in offering, each & every month for 10+ years strong. So for those of you already deep in the crates, you could find something new to add to your wantslist. For the listeners around the world, then hopefully you'll hear something new & exciting, as we take a glimpse into the world of deep deep gospel funk & soul, from the smallest of rural recordings around the United States. Once again, a whole batch of long players are loaded in the crates. We're running deep so please, pull up a chair....it's music you might not have heard before!

Divine Chord Gospel Show pt. 157 Summer Soundclash Series vs JAMES HILLARD broadcast 26h October 2024 presented by DJ GREG BELSON https://www.mixcloud.com/gregbelson/divine-chord-gospel-show-pt-157-summer-soundclash-series-2024-vs-james-hillard-horse-meat-disco/ Set One by DJ Greg Belson (Live LP’s set) New Testament Choir 2 – Lift Him Up (Starman) Institutional Radio Choir – He Will Keep You In Peace (Savoy) Ricky Dillard’s New Generation Chorale – If You Miss Me (Muscle Shoals Sound Gospel) Philadelphia Mass Choir – God’s Love Lifted Me (Savoy) Harold Sutton and the Pastor’s Choir – Give Him The Praise (Sound of Gospel) Christ Church Apostolic Broadcast Choir – If You Don’t Praise Him (Tyscot) United Voices of Calvary – He’s The Only One (Anointed Music Productions) Calvin Bridges Faith Tabernacle Voices – Give You Power (IAM) Prof. Jeffrey White and the National Mass Choir – Can’t You Feel The Spirit (GTS) Timothy Wright Concert Choir – Tell Him What You Want (Gospearl) Bibleway Churches World Wide National Choir – He’s Keeping Me (Gospearl) UNAC5 under the direction of Mattie Moss Clark – O Saint Of God (Sound of Gospel) Jerome L. Ferrell and the New York Seminar Mass Choir – Movin’ By The Spirit (Sound of Gospel) Set Two by James Hillard Paradise - Gospel Music Phillip Bailey - I Want To Know You Frances Moore and The East St Gospelettes - I Wish (A Way Out Of No Way) Don DeGrate Delegation - He’s Somebody To Me Jessie Dickson - Nobody But You Laura Lee - I’ll Fly Away Paradise - Keep The Fire The Johnson Family Singers - Imitations The Mighty Clouds Of Joy - There’s Love In The World Mildred Clarke and the Melody-Aires - He’ll Make A Way Paradise - I’ll Fly Away The Showfa - Amazing Elbertina Twinkie Clarke - Jesus I’ll Never Forget The Family Tree - 150th Psalm

Join us on Saturday 26th October on dublab.com @ 10am US PST (6pm UK GMT) for the 4th and final episode of the Divine Chord Gospel Show Soundclash Series 2024. We're welcoming 1 of the lynchpins of underground disco & dance music in general. One of the disco four horsemen, if you will. From London UK; JAMES HILLARD (Horse Meat Disco) It's pretty clear what impact Horse Meat Disco as a crew has had on the global disco stage, with consistent bookings that mean Jim, Severino, Luke and James play all over the globe, with their distinctive sound. Today we're inviting the wonderful James to close out our Summer Soundclash 2024 series. Peep this interview to discover what ruffles his feathers from tunes to influences and suchlike. https://www.attitude.co.uk/culture/film-tv/horse-meat-discos-james-hillard-interview-i-dont-believe-in-guilty-pleasures-303582/ We're runnin' deep going back-to-back with the selections from your host GREG BELSON. Lock & load your diaries for yet more friendly audio fire, presenting Gospel Soul music in a fresh & exciting slant. Essential Digs Gettin' Dug, & shining a light on music that could otherwise be lost into the ether. No track played twice on DCGS, so each show is as fresh as the next! That’s the Gospel Truth.