Greg Belson

Some major discounts on some of these.....looking to keep things moving with selling these great titles to new homes! A few of these 45's like the Rena Lockett and Singing Tones are especially rare as well as high quality. Delivery is from California @ $4 within the US, $12.75 worldwide. Please PM to reserve. Prices are in US DOLLARS. Thanks! Rena Lockett & the Lockett Singers 'My light' (International Kingdom) VG (very rare LA disc. Only the second copy I’ve seen) **SOLD** The Singing Tones ‘I’ll be searching’ (Velvet) G+ (rarest 45 on the Velvet label, including all the Deloris Ealy releases) **SOLD** The Sensational ‘Jesus gave me water’ (Skyway) M- $40 Tennessee Hummingbirds ‘You brought me from a mighty long way’ (Prophecy) M- $30 The Chimes of Joy ‘Look at Jesus on the cross’ (KSS) M- $25 New Gospelaires of Los Angeles ‘Talkin’ to the man’ (Sky High) VG $10 https://www.divshare.com/download/17317441-685 Gloria Spencer ‘I got it’ (Jay-Walking) VG+ **SOLD** Southern Hummingbirds of Buffalo, Virginia ‘Pass me not’ (Pinewood) VG+ $25 Sensational Darling Brothers ‘Through the years’ (Brighter Days) Weak VG **SOLD** Sensational Friendly Six ‘Not a friend like Jesus’ (One-Way) VG- $15 Jordan Jubilees ‘Just a closer walk’ (Memorial) VG++ (Label tear) $10 Gateway Singers ‘Help me to carry on’ (Memorial) VG++ (Label tear) $20 The L.A. Singing Travelers ‘Step by step we are going to make it’ (Bud) VG++ $20 https://www.divshare.com/download/26414984-bc2 Ponder Brothers ‘Somehow I’ve got to make it’ (HSE) VG+ $20 https://www.divshare.com/download/25576177-ac0 Gospel Cavaliers of Detroit ‘Nobody but you’ (Gospel Cavaliers of Detroit) VG- $15 https://www.divshare.com/download/26449647-e94 Jordan Gospel Singers ‘God will help you’ (Jewel) VG++ $8

Without doubt, a magical record.....thought I'd contribute this gospelization by Evangelist John Kessee. A remarkable take based on Mr Cooke's original, lyrically adjusted for those more church going moments.

Here's the 42nd installment of The Divine Chord Gospel Show which appears monthly on dublab.com. https://www.mixcloud.com/gregbelson/divine-chord-gospel-show-pt-42-xmas-edition-2014/ It's the final broadcast of 2014 to end out what was a fantastic year for us here at The Divine Chord Gospel Show. Thanks so much to all of those that listened & supported these broadcasts, & to all of you that came out & danced during all my live DJ dates across the globe. One last selection of 21 discs to finish the year in style. For part 1, check out 7 mid tempo percussive rare soul 45's that edge on simplicity, but have a deep groove that make these rarities pretty irresistible. Check the R.L. Pettermon for a personal highlight. Part 2 presents a slick section of superb tunes from labels as diverse as the popular Jewel powerhouse, to the tiny Bird Dog. All stunners in their own right! For pt. 3, it's time to get your dancin' shows on. A clutch of tunes that will be coming to a dancefloor near you soon! Feel free to join the facebook group 'The Divine Chord Gospel Show'!

Thanks so much to all of those that tuned in on Xmas Eve expecting to hear pt. 42 on Dublab.come. Unfortunately, the show couldn't be aired as scheduled, so apologies to those that were looking forward to getting their Xmas fixed as planned. Here's the tracklisting.....pictures and the mixcloud link will follow pronto. Cheers all, and Happy Xmas! Divine Chord Gospel Show pt. 42 Xmas Eve 2014 hosted by DJ Greg Belson The Powerful Singing Tornados ‘I find the road’ (PDG International) The Stars of Faith ‘Sitting down’ (JCR) Bibleway Harmonizers ‘Trouble of this world’ (Heavenly Stars) Ella Mae Becton with the Carry Band ‘Why am I treated so bad’ (The Johnson Sisters) R.L. Pettermon & the Heavenly Trumpets ‘Soul food’ (Atlantis) The Rayborn Brothers quartet feat. W.L. Strong ‘Walk with me Lord’ (Designer) The Gospel Four ‘A secret closet’ (D-Vine Spirituals) Talkset Tennessee Hummingbirds ‘You brought me from a mighty long way’ (Prophecy) Weary Travelers ‘I found the Lord’ (Bird Dog) The Trumpeteers of Joy of Bellamy ‘When Jesus comes’ (Su-Ann) Rev. J. B. Sims Jr. ‘Lord how long will it be’ (Jewel) The Jones Singers ‘What are they doing there now’ (Movin) Staples Jr. Singers ‘We got a race to run’ (Brenda) Talkset Robert Upchurch ‘The devil made me do it’ (Golden Fleece) The Burns Brothers ‘Remember your creator’ (No Label) Voices of Joy 1984 ‘I feel like praising God’ (No Label) New Creation ‘Ain’t no right way to do wrong’ (New Creation Records, Inc.) The Flying Clouds of Augusta, GA. ‘Jesus’s is the only one for me’ (Ebony) The Masters of Music ‘Trouble don’t last always’ (Lake) Bro. Isaac Jenkins ‘Moment away’ (Holy Spirit)

Join me tomorrow for a live broadcast on Dublabd.com....2pm US PST (10pm UK time). Happy Xmas to all listeners........cheers!

I'm re-listing this want as the last deal fell through. Looking to file asap to please PM if you can help out with a VG+ copy or better of; Mad Cliff ' Mad Cliff' on Guinness LP Cheers!

This is the forth in a series of mini mixes focusing on 5 tracks by a single artist. https://www.mixcloud.com/gregbelson/artist-focus-five-little-shadows/ These will mostly be specializing in the world of gospel soul and funk, hopefully shedding some light to artists that have gone far too long without their due recognition. For this spotlight, we head to Southern Florida for the incredible music of the Little Shadows. The Shadows are a self contained group led by their father, Rev Freddie Davis & feature family members Althea, Revi, Leslie, Glenile & Francene Davis....all are talented instrumentalists as well as having a brace of amazing vocals. The group began touring South of Florida & crossing into Georgia in 1965. Lead vocals were generally shared between Althea & Leslie, the baby of the group.....without doubt the two power house performances featured here are from Althea. A vocalist that surely should have gained way more shine....be amazed by these Shadows! The track's here are presented on 4 labels; Du-Vern, Mission, Lesley & Zan.

Please join me on dublab.com, Wednesday 24th December @ 2pm US PST (10pm UK time), for the next installment of the Divine Chord Gospel Show pt. 42.... https://dublab.com/ Today is the last show of 2014 so we'll be looking to close out the year in style. It's been a fantastic year for us sharing this amazing music to all corners of the globe....something that I thought we'd never achieve. Your listenership is truly valued so thanks so much for supporting this humble broadcast. To close out the year, I've selected 21 original 45's for your entertainment, starting with a clutch of obscure funky soul cuts, before heading to deep, deep soul territory. And then to round off, we'll pound the dancefloor for a series of modern soul tracks that will be getting their debut spins. Join us please, and Happy Holidays to all our listeners! If you missed the last show, here's the archived mixcloud link; https://www.mixcloud.com/gregbelson/divine-chord-gospel-show-pt-41/ Also, please feel free to explore and subscribe to our youtube channel featuring some of the choicest 45's to be played on the show. We've just surpassed our 200th video, so please check it out and subscribe here; https://www.youtube.com/user/DivineChordGospel/videos?flow=grid&view=0 Set your e-dials for dublab.com and we'll see you there....cheers! https://www.facebook.com/events/744108829008360/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

All titles are still available and no offers made as yet....kinda surprising considering the Singing Tones is the rarest release on Velvet, even more so than the Deloris Ealy's, as well as the Rena Lockett. Please PM your offers....you might get lucky ;)

Delivery will be from California @ $4 within the US, $12.75 worldwide. All in US DOLLARS. PRICES ON THIS LOT ARE NEGOTIABLE, SO A BEST OFFER CAN EASILY SECURE ANY 45 HERE. PLEASE PM YOUR OFFERS ASAP. THESE ARE MOSTLY SINGLE COPIES SO FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. Thanks! Rena Lockett & the Lockett Singers 'My light' (International Kingdom) VG (clip here is from the copy on offer) **SOLD** The Singing Tones ‘I’ll be searching’ (Velvet) G+ **SOLD** The Sensational ‘Jesus gave me water’ (Skyway) M- $50 The Chimes of Joy ‘Look at Jesus on the cross’ (KSS) M- $30 New Gospelaires of Los Angeles ‘Talkin’ to the man’ (Sky High) VG $15 https://www.divshare.com/download/17317441-685 Southern Hummingbirds of Buffalo, Virginia ‘Pass me not’ (Pinewood) VG+ $30 Sensational Darling Brothers ‘Through the years’ (Brighter Days) Weak VG **SOLD** Sensational Friendly Six ‘Not a friend like Jesus’ (One-Way) VG- $20 The L.A. Singing Travelers ‘Step by step we are going to make it’ (Bud) VG++ $25 https://www.divshare.com/download/26414984-bc2 Ponder Brothers ‘Somehow I’ve got to make it’ (HSE) VG+ $25 https://www.divshare.com/download/25576177-ac0 Gospel Cavaliers of Detroit ‘Nobody but you’ (Gospel Cavaliers of Detroit) VG- $20 https://www.divshare.com/download/26449647-e94 Jordan Gospel Singers ‘God will help you’ (Jewel) VG++ $10

Hope you don't mind the pitch to help your sale, mate....a constant spin for me over the last coupla years, including Glastonbury Festival where this had the stage moving as well as the Soul Togetherness Weekender. A recent pickup for one of the 'Masters of Soul' DJ's too in London and already playlisted. Great price for a tricky record to source....the only way is up with this 45.

Sorted, thanks!

This is the third in a series of mini mixes focusing on 5 tracks by a single artist. https://www.mixcloud.com/gregbelson/artist-focus-five-the-swan-mellarks/ These will mostly be specializing in the world of gospel soul and funk, hopefully shedding some light to artists that have gone far too long without their due recognition. For this spotlight, we head to Chicago, Ill by way of Nashville, TENN to check out the Swan Mellarks. Lead vocalist Joe Paries, was quoted as saying in 1988 ‘I love fast, I love slow, but I get the most feeling when I take a slow number and really express it to the audience’. And with this mix, it’s without any doubt at all, that the slow burning cuts really are first class. Lead was shared between Mr Paries, Clem Boyd, John Adams & Lynnell Harris and were based in Chicago. Valberst had an office based in Nashville leaving their strapline to be ‘Chicago — Nashville Sound’, & their product was distributed out of LA by Kent Records. The track's here are presented on just the one label; Valberst out of Nashville via Chicago.

For set sale, delivery from California @ $4 within the US, $12.75 worldwide Soul Stirrers 'I'm trying to be your friend' (Jewel) M- (small XOL on label flip) Price in US DOLLARS = $40 + shipping **REDUCED TO $30** **ON HOLD** https://www.divshare.com/download/26535265-b0a Superb soulful dancer that's still under many radars.

This is the second in a series of mini mixes focusing on 5 tracks by a single artist. https://www.mixcloud.com/gregbelson/artist-focus-five-the-voices-of-nashville/ These will mostly be specializing in the world of gospel soul and funk, hopefully shedding some light to artists that have gone far too long without their due recognition. For this spotlight, we travel to Nashville, TENN for the aptly named The Voices of Nashville. The mix is crafted as a flow to highlight their amazing versatility from killer balladeers to heavy groove laden funk masters. The group was organized by Dr. Morgan Babb from the WVOL Radio Station. Two of the members were plucked from the Fairfield Four, a famous group touring the circuit at that time. Willie Love and Thomas Huggins, Jr. provided most of the lead vocals, alternating between such tender ballads as the Chanita release, to the driving dancefloor soul of the Hoyt Sullivan Enterprises era. The track's here are presented on four different labels; Chanita, HSH, HSE, & Creed, all out of Nashville.

For set sale, delivery from California @ $4 within the US, $12.75 worldwide Margaret Moss & the Three Stars 'Don't let it be too late' (Three Stars) Weak VG (plays SUPERB for the visual grade, please check clip), WOL Price in US DOLLARS = $200 + shipping **ON HOLD** https://www.divshare.com/download/26532705-9ac Killer gospel funk dancefloor dynamite. Rare disc and is a proven club winner!

Here's the first in a series of mini mixes focusing on 5 tracks by a single artist. https://www.mixcloud.com/gregbelson/artist-focus-five-the-peerless-four/ These will mostly be specializing in the world of gospel soul and funk, hopefully shedding some light to artists that have gone far too long without their due recognition. To launch the series, we head to Norfolk, VA and present to you The Peerless Four. For this selection, I've constructed the mix to show their versatility from sublime harmony lead ballads, to a more uptempo funkier setting. Lead vocal duties were often shared within the group, including Johnny Ross, Calvin Wilson, Garland Owens and Clyde Burston. Production was often handled by Martin Culpepper, who was rumored to be a harsh businessman that many didn't want to deal with. I hasten to add that I don't have any hard facts to justify that claim, so I maintain that it's speculation from research on my part. The 45's here are presented on three different labels; Calvary, Job's and Bal - Clair, all out of Virginia.

Cheers for the insight, Andy.....I was a little young in the early 80's to be buying from John's lists, but I figured there must have been a 'story' surrounding the New Way disc. Still not a lot of people seem to know it, but I have seen it crop up on the odd playlist. The label itself has at least 10 other titles attached to it, so not a one off, which leads me to think that at least 300/500 were pressed.

Thanks so much for the comment....I'm familiar with the Donnie Scales but don't own a copy as yet. Nice 45, no doubt! When I heard the Gospel Angelics, my immediate thought was how great it will sound next to this 45;

Thanks alot for the message.....so you have another copy of the Gospel Angelics? Just trying to gauge how many of these are out there! And yeah, I know about the Rev. Rufus....seen it listed around Soul Source (a quick scoot around sees a listing in December 2012), plus I can see a few copies have floated through ebay. I didn't make any offers on it in the past cos there's something about it that's not quite clicking with me. But I'll stay with it.....that might change.

Cheers for the comment......I'm thinking late 70's, but it easily could have crept into the early 80's. Very difficult to date these kind of discs......anywhere between '79 and '84, I reckon.

Recorded at Polly Fox 24 Track Studio, Nashville, TN 37209

Cheers for the post, Nev....ha, yep.....having to score 1,000's of happy clappy tunes to find 'The One'.....diggin' for gospel is like being in 'The Matrix'.....ha!

I had actually toyed with that, but hey, it's such a good 45 and from my findings, very rare at any rate, a c/u kind of defeats the point. I'd rather share this one, no doubt.

Cheers for the link....I'd say it's not a later version of the same song, but it's hard to be 100%. There's no writer info linking the 45 to the CD release either....worth exploring though. Thanks!