Eddie Hubbard

Scorpgemi Records was a New York based record label from the 80’s ,run by Lonnie Johnson ( not the Blues artist ) who concentrated on releasing dance records in a disco / funk / boogie style .This new 6 track compilation by the knowledgable Dean Rudland showcases 5 of those artists :The Shades Of Love ,Claudette Polite ,Leisa Dove ,Royalle Delite and Jean Jones . All the tracks are in that dated ,but great crashing disco / funk groove ,and if you are into the Boogie style beloved in Europe especially ,then this compilation is well worthy of your attention .

Another welcome album reissue by Charly Records from the GSF catalogue coming soon .Coldwater Stone - Defrost Me is a highly regarded Slow and Deep set by Freddie Briggs ,with backing vocals and writing credit by his wife Kim Briggs ( Tolliver ) which sunk without trace as GSF folded in the mid 70’s .” Outside Love Affair “ ,”Without The One You Love “ and “ End Of The World “ are all stand out tracks .Quality label scans and informative sleeve notes complete a highly regarded set .

Fantastic interview ,and quite humorous in parts ,well done Graham

Ronnie Mitchell - I Don’t Want To Go On - Laurie .Got to be over 20 years ,after reading about it on John Ridley’s page .Its not even an expensive record ,got one last week ,after seeing 2 on the same day ….

I’ve been sent a copy of the album in advance ….

I don’t think there is David ,sorry

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Coming soon from Charly Records ,a great new compilation album concentrating on the short lived but prolific GSF label .As expected ,the huge dance floor favourites from Blackpool Mecca ,Wigan and Cleethorpes Pier are included by The Skullsnaps ,Anderson Brothers ,Blanch Carter and Connie Laverne ,but there are also some superb lesser known sides by Liberation,Classic Example ,Winfield Parker ,Jackie Ross and more .Detailed sleeve notes by Dean Rudland and quality label scans ,complete an excellent album release www.charly.co.uk

Very sad news ,thinking of his family and friends x

Now available from Charly Records ,a superb 16 track compilation of Gene Chandler’s Constellation output ,including his floor filling Northern Soul sides like Nothing Can Stop Me ,I Can Take Of Myself ,Mr Big Shot ,best flip sides including I Can’t Save It ,Think Nothing About It and a selection of his best beat ballads such as Just Be True ,A Song Called Soul and You Can’t Hurt Me No More . Very informative sleeve notes by Dean Rudland ,plus quality photos and label scans ,complete a top new release www.charly.co.uk

Thanks Mark ,I don’t recall it from the time ,but can see why Richard bought it about ‘78

Yes I think you’re correct

I’ve just asked Richard ,he got Jimmy Burns from Levine ,along with Don Gardner ,Billy Watkins ,JD Martin ,Jay Traynor and Georgie Porgie on Jubilee ( still don’t know that ? ) what a hit !! Cheers Eddie

I seem to recall that Richard got Jimmy Burns from either Levine where he’d got a few things ,or a trade with Soul Sam .I’ll try and find out Paul ,ok

Really nice fella ,very sad news .Rest in peace Phil x