Eddie Hubbard

I reckon about 1997 ,seeing as the first night was May 1994 ,and this tape commemorated the 3rd anniversary.

Just found a Lea Manor ( Albrighton ) 3rd anniversary tape and it features in Ted Massey’s ( rip ) playlist .

I thought The Hollidays was pretty cheap ?

Many thanks for finding it …

Brilliant ,thanks Nick

I’ve asked Nick ,he said he reviewed it between 91 -92 maybe a few months either side ,in Shades .

Probably late 80’s ? I seem to recall Butch playing it also ?

I remember Nick Brown championing it in Shades Of Soul

Charly Records continue their GSF Records reissue programme with this new release ,originally issued in 1972 .”Free The Black Man’s Chains “ was an ambitious project to release a Black Opera ,no doubt encouraged by the rock operas “ Tommy “ and “ Jesus Christ Superstar “ which were in vogue at the time . The main vocalists are L.C.Grier ,who with The Grier Brothers had a fine release on the Philadelphia Melody label with “ Weeping Baby All The Time “ and Novella Edmonds a new name to me . Not surprisingly ,the lyrics on many of the songs have a strong social conscience ,black struggle theme ,which again was to the fore in 1972 .The strong musicians line up included some key names from Philly : Bobby Eli,Daryl Hall ,Don Renaldo ,Richard Rome ,Ron Baker ,Norman Harris and even Ray Charles on electric piano . The best songs for me are the powerful title track by L.C. Grier ,a powerful funk track which would go down a storm at the hard edged Funk events ,the beautiful “ Gone Is The Laughter Of You “ which also gained a 45 release on the Sunshine label ,and the duet of LC and Novella Edmonds on “ North To The Promised Land “ . Excellent in depth sleeve notes by Dean Rudland complete a really interesting release .

From the fantastic live performance at Nantwich a few years ago ,Eula put in a memorable performance,a thrill to catch her live ….

PM’d you ok

I didn’t know it was released by June Lee ,cheers

Rest in peace Ted ,a great collector and DJ ,and a real gentleman.Very sad day x

A few sales ,UK only ,PayPal welcome .Postage is £5 1st class signed for ,or £8.50 special delivery for anything over £50 . Linda Jones & The Whatnauts - I’m So Glad I Found You - Stang - Mint - £70 Ike & Tina Turner - Crazy ‘Bout You Baby - UK Liberty Ex ++ £60 El Anthony - Sweet Jo-Ann - Star Vue - Ex + ( Great crossover ) £50 125th Candy Store - Loving You Baby Is so Very Hard To Do - Uptite WD Mint - ( great crossover ) £50 Fred Hughes -As Long As We’re Together / Walk On Back To You - Exodus Ex + £30 Softouch - After You Give Your All - Prodigal WD Ex + ( Great 70’s Detroit ) £45 Marian Love - The Right To Cry - Capitol ( great beat ballad ) Ex + £20 Rickey Galloway - I’m in Love FNR Mint - ( funk edged side ) £10 Many thanks ,Eddie

This Eddie Holman Gospel album was originally released in the USA on Agape Records in the mid 80’s and on Charly Records in the UK around the same time .There must be some demand judging by the prices on Discogs ,and now Charly have reissued it to satisfy that demand .It was recorded at Sigma Sound in Philly ,with musicians such as Norman Harris and Ronnie Baker providing the backing tracks .There are 7 tracks on the album with Eddie’s trademark tenor and falsetto vocals soaring beautifully as always .The dancer “ Holy Ghost “ is a standout track ,and the lilting “ Eternal Love “ is stunning vocally .The sleevenotes by Tony Cummings are exemplary,covering both sides of the inner sleeve .

I think we messaged him at the same time mate

Just heard from George Kerr,he’s just listened to the acetate and says it’s Norma Jenkins with Sidney Barnes and was cut at Jobete in NYC

Might be worth asking George Kerr ,he has a good memory

Great new overview of Chris Farlowe ,now out on Charly Records .Doesn’t include the chart topping “ Out Of Time “ ( Number 1 when England won the World Cup in ‘66 ) ,but concentrates on his more Soulful album tracks and singles .Love his versions of Garnet Mimms “ Looking For You “ and “ It Was Easier To Hurt Her “ ,” Open The Door To Your Heart “ & “What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted “ are super versions .Also love his stomping “ Don’t Just Look At Me “ and a great take on Dee Dee Warwick’s “ We’re Doing Fine “ .Superb sleevenotes by Dean Rudland and lovely label scans complete a fine set .

It might be rare ,but the mix on the Ko Ko ‘45 isn’t half as good as the Japanese CD or the Grapevine 2000 / Kent singles .Im my opinion of course ….

Very sad news ,a very knowledgeable and friendly man .Recall our last conversation at Burnley All Nighter ,talking about The American Youth Choir on UK Polydor .Rest in peace Dave x

Another great attendance at EYM in Banbury on Sunday ,a blend of upfront new releases , plus older Funk ,Jazz ,Soul and House in our venue at The Whately Hotel .Here is my playlist ….. Ease Your Mind playlist ,9/3/2025 .15.30-16.15 pm I tried to pay tribute to most of the Soul stars that have passed recently …. Angie Stone - No More Rain - Arista 12” Rick James - Taste - Soul Togetherness CD Randy Brown - I Was Blessed The Day I Found You - Parachute LP Tashan - For The Sake Of Love - Columbia LP Clay Hammond - They Don’t Makeum No More - Evejim LP Jerry Butler - Ordinary Joe - Mercury LP Tommy Hunt - I’ll Make You Happy - Capitol Marvin Gaye / Kim Weston - Just Too Much To Hope For - West Grand Angie B Stone / Devox - Tell Me - Expansion 12” Gwen McCrae - 90% Of Me Is You - Cat LP Randy Brown - I’m Always In The Mood - Threeway LP “ Welcome To My Room “ Roy Ayers Ubiquity- Running Away - Polydor UK Angie Stone - Wish I Didn’t Miss You - Arista CD “ Mahogany Soul “

Many thanks Mick

Superb both sides