Ady Of Newark

It's just 8 weeks until the Blackpool International Soul Festival No 4 and ahead of hi performance, Randy Brown chats about his life in music and his return to the UK https://shinyl.co.uk/2018/07/07/randy-brown/

Cheers, it was footage of the group i was looking for. I interviewed lead singer Billy Prince last night for broadcast on UK radio and he was saying how they’d done some TV appearances, one on the same bill as Otis Redding, but there was no footage of them that he could find, and i thought that if any clips were in existence, someone on here would know :-)

American singer and film/TV actor Dean Parrish, born Phil Anastasi in Brooklyn NY, is probably best known for his northern soul anthem I’m On My Way which became famous for being the last record that was played after each soul all-nighter at Wigan Casino. Here Dean recounts his life in music and his love of the UK soul scene and announces his brand new 45 release through UK label Static Wax records. https://shinyl.co.uk/2019/01/04/dean-parrish/

Desperately seeking video footage of The Precisions, I know they got TV airtime in the late 60s - does anyone have any footage tucked away please? Ta muchly Ady

Archie Bell & The Drells of Houston, Texas were one of the main acts on Philadelphia International Records with hits including Tighten Up, I Can’t Stop Dancing, Here I Go Again, Soul City Walk and Don’t Let Love Get You Down. Still recording and performing Archie chats with Ady about his career: https://shinyl.co.uk/2019/04/04/archie-bell-of-the-drells/

Lee Fields, or ‘Little JB’ as he is often lovingly referred to in reference to his physical and vocal resemblance to James Brown, is a singer/songwriter/producer who released hi first single in 1969 and has remained active ever since. Currently fronting The Expressions, his latest LP ‘It Rains Love’ was released on April 6th 2019 packed with his trademark Lee Fields sound. Lee and the Expressions will be performing several dates in The UK this year, beginning with May 2nd in Cambridge. You can hear his chat with Ady here: https://shinyl.co.uk/2019/04/07/lee-fields/ Buy his new LP here https://bigcrownrecords.com/store/it-rains-love/

Recording in the 60s under her maiden name of Deniece Chandler, Deniece Williams is a grammy award winning singer songwriter and producer who achieve success in the 70s and 80s with songs such as Free, Let's Hear It For The Boy and duetting with Johnny Mathis, Too Much Too Little Too Late. Here Niecy chats with Ady about her life in music and love of gospel https://shinyl.co.uk/2019/03/27/deniece-williams/

After winning a talent contest in Detroit aged 13 Carolyn, already an accomplished songwriter with a stack of original compositions under her belt, spent the early hours of her 14th birthday recording her debut single for Motown, a self penned track called Forget About Me. Carolyn went on to record as part of the all-girl group Hodges, James, Smith & Crawford and also Hamilton Bohannon and also as a solo artist on Philadelphia International records, Chicago’s Mercury records and latterly Motorcity records. You can hear her chat with Ady here: https://shinyl.co.uk/2019/03/15/carolyn-crawford/

Their career spanning four decades, the Pointer Sisters achieved mainstream success during the 1970s & 1980s and their repertoire has included such diverse genres as pop, disco, jazz, blues, soul, funk, country and dance. The group began as a duo in 1969 when June and Bonnie began performing in clubs as a pair. Shortly afterwards Anita joined them, followed by Ruth in 1974 You can listen to our conversation here: https://shinyl.co.uk/2018/11/30/bonnie-anita-pointer-of-the-pointer-sisters/

Solo artist / musician / singer / songwriter Barbara Roy (nee Gaskins) first release came in 1963 as half of Barbara And Brenda. Following a short time as a session musician Barbara was asked to join NY outfit Ecstasy Passion & Pain as lead vocalist, guitarist and songwriter. Barbara went on to record as a solo artist through the 80s and was a member of US supergroup ‘Togetherness’ alongside Will Downing, Rochelle Fleming, Loleatta Holloway, Toney Lee, Ray Simpson and Fonda Rae Click the link below to hear the interview conducted on 16th July 2018 https://shinyl.co.uk/2018/07/07/barbara-roy/

With over 65 years in show business Tommy Hunt is one of the original pioneers of “Rock ‘n’ Roll”. In the late 50’s he was a member of the sensational doo wop group, “The Flamingos”, before embarking on his solo career in 1960. Tommy Hunt has worked alongside all the greatest artists such as Jackie Wilson, Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles, Diana Ross, The Sherelles, Dionne Warwick, Chuck Berry, Sam & Dave but to name a few. In the 1970’s Tommy became a household name within the UK Northern Soul Scene, regularly appearing live at The Wigan Casino. He was inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall Of Fame in 2001 as well as into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2000 and the Doo-Wop Hall of Fame 2001. Now well into his eighties Tommy Hunt shows no signs of slowing down. An honorary Brit, Tommy resides in Yorkshire and still regularly performs across the UK and Europe and continues to record new tracks. 2018/19 sees the release of The Tommy Hunt documentary as well as an updated version of his Autobiography available at Amazon You can listen to our chat at https://shinyl.co.uk/2019/02/15/tommy-hunt/

Ruby Andrews is a singer / songwriter from Chicago who released 3 albums in the 1970s. Ruby headlined this year’s Northern Soul Survivors weekender at Skegness and now owns the iconic label Zodiac that launched her career. Clink the link below to hear the interview dated 21st May 2018 https://shinyl.co.uk/2018/07/07/279/

Following his recent performance at Butlins in January I managed to share some quality time with Jimmy James of the Vagabonds, another honorary Brit having lived here for over 50 years, - You can hear about his life and times below: https://shinyl.co.uk/2019/02/20/jimmy-james-of-the-vagabonds/

Mickey Stevenson, Motown’s 1st A&R man. A songwriter and producer, most famous for his pivotal contribution to Motown’s success during the 60s by seeking out artists, musicians, songwriters, producers, arrangers, choreographers, distributors….and generally making it all work. The legend that is Mickey Stevenson chats with Ady about his life in music: https://shinyl.co.uk/2019/02/09/william-mickey-stevenson-motowns-first-ar-man/

Kris Peterson, the blue-eyed soul singer from Detroit, began her singing career with the Nodells and saw the issue of her first single in 1965. Known in northern soul circles for her floor-filler ‘Just As Much’, Kris went on to release her LP ‘A Child’s Dream’ in 1972. Her most recent recording is as a Blues artiste with a band called Blue Spirit Tribe that contains 4 self-penned tracks. Hear Kris and Ady’s conversation here: https://shinyl.co.uk/2018/12/03/kris-peterson/

Teresa is a US keyboard player / songwriter who played for LA outfit ‘Between The Two’ who in 1978 recorded many tracks which remained unissued until earlier this year when Super Disco Edits put out 2 great sides. Teresa recounts life in the 70s Click below to hear the interview from 11th June 2018 https://shinyl.co.uk/2018/07/07/teresa-woo-murray-of-between-the-two/

Spyder Turner is well loved on the scene. He caught the eye of MGM records in 1967 and released several 45s and an LP including his big hit Stand By Me, plus the popular crossover track I Can't Make It Anymore. Through the 70s and 80s Spyder partnered with Norman Whitfield and released 2 LPs and wrote and performed music for film soundtracks. Having now returned to Detroit, Spyder continues to record and is still performing in the US and abroad.to enthusiastic audiences. You can hear our conversation here: https://shinyl.co.uk/2018/12/08/spyder-turner/

It's Feed Your Soul on Sunday if you're doing nowt :-) Guests Sean Hampsey, Pat Bleasdale and Rob Kay join residents John Manship, Steve Johnston and myself - free entry. Go on, you know you want to.........

Hiya Bob See below thread mate :-)

Hiya Could you please send me a sound file? Cheers Adrian

Hiya, has this sold please?

Is it this one? All I Need Is You Tonight - released April 4th, available for download on I-tunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/all-i-need-is-you-tonight-single/id1223885958

Hiya Do you still have the Lovations please?

Masterpiece - Love Affair (1974)

Hiya, not posted in ages but i thought i'd share may latest purchase - well pleased :-) Barbara St Clair - Teacherman