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Congratulations Andy for 25 releases now! Some great records and artists featured over the years. I think I have most of what you've made available and have just ordered one of these, brilliant, looking forward to playing it and whatever is next. Cheers, Steve

I can't see it anywhere, no mention of it through Daptone unless I'm missing something and they're usually quick to post new releases up on SoundCloud etc. Can you share a link or anything please?

Must be really difficult for artists and record companies to know how many 45s to get pressed up with each new release, shame they then miss out occasionally when something as good as this takes off and re-sellers end up profiting, rather than the artists and originators of the music. That's the way it's always been I know, probably moreso on the soul collecting side. I thought Daptone had got some more in, as at first the record was quickly showing as sold out when first released a few weeks back at $6 each, then showed in stock again early last week, now sold out again. I can't wait for the LP if one is being finalised. Absolutely brilliant new release this and instant dance floor reaction.

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Shame the track has been removed from you tube, I enjoyed listening to it a couple times but no idea who it was. Recall the heading something like "Obscure crossover soul! - I'm gonna miss you"? Or could've been "I'm gonna love you"? Looked like a black or dark label but camera angle on the deck too shallow to stand any chance of reading it. Might have been Texas area? Male vocal. Lovely track though and wouldn't mind knowing who it was or hearing it again sometime. Original poster on you tube maybe wanted / still maybe wants to keep it covered up, so to speak, as most of their other records posted up had artist and title. Cheers, S

Thanks again Russ, Ray and everyone for another great night...as always a right mixed bag of a soul journey through the evening as you say Russ. Hopefully one that Steve will remember for his big Birthday! Appreciated and enjoyed the opportunity to play a handful of records here for the first time..three lots of three I played alongside Brian, between dancing to what he chose and will hopefully also post up later. Cheers and see you at the next one 2nd December, Steve Wee (Norman Whiteside) - Try me (Owl) Alex Brown - I'm not responsible (Sundi) Psychodelic Frankie - Putting you out of my life (Hi-Speed) Jimmy Delphs - Where there is love (Hayley) Benjamin & The Right Direction - Light of my life (Palmetto St / Daptone) Chuck Stephens - Paying for your love (Leo Mini) Carl Hall - What about you (Columbia) Veda Brown - I had a fight with love (Rav) Marva Josie - Don't (United Artists)

Looking for original copy please. Pm me if you no longer need yours. Cheers. Steve.

Great review John thanks, to once again remind us of this superb compilation and in addition to all those interviews, the many radio shows and playlists that thankfully still exist and can be accessed, which I hope remain for many more years...I'm barely scraping the surface of all the tracks and artists he clearly worked so hard to find and learn about during his short lifetime https://sittinginthepark.com/shows.them I have the cd but just a note that I think the vinyl lp has four less tracks? Cheers, Steve

Thanks once again to Kev, Pete, Gaz and Chris for the surprise shock of asking me along at short notice, as Jakob unfortunately couldn't make it and hopefully well soon. Brilliant afternoon and evening of SOUL upstairs in great pub in centre of Durham.. was nervous as hell but the local ale helped! Here's what I can remember playing early eve across two spots alongside Chris. Fred - Love can last forever (Stylart) Ivy Jo Hunter - Yea, Yea, Yea (Soul Junction) Eddie Floyd - I'm so glad I met you (Stax) Carlos Wright with Purple Mundi - Man from the sky (Cat) 2001: Black Essence - When you walk alone with love (JWJ) Bernadette Bascom - I don't wanna lose your love (Solidarity) Debbie S - Try my love (Flaming Arrow) Sam Butler - I can't get over (SRi) Carol Anderson - We've got enough (Soul O Sonic) Charlene & The Soul Serenaders - Love changes (Volt) Dynamite Dyous & The Green Tree Express - You made my living worthwhile pt 1 (Tomahawk) The Love Experience - Waiting for your love (Cherry Red) Double O's Demingo's - Colour one tear black pt 1 (Split) Shirley Wahls - Remember Martin Luther King (Blue Candle) Veda Brown - Play Brother, Play Sister (Rav) Oliver Cheatham - Good guys don't make good lovers (Soul Junction) Means of Persuasion - One Way Street (C&J) The Ultimates Combo - Why did you leave me (CCSS) Donald Lee Richardson & The Executives - Bring your love home to me (Soulville) Blue & Ferris - It's your turn to cry (Wisdom) The Natural Resources Unpolluted - Don't bite the hand that feeds you (Dore) The Fabulous Malibus - My love (Unity) Cast of Magic Band - Don't say no (Space) The Impressions - Soulful love (Curtom) Carl Hall - What about you (Columbia) Rhythm Machine - Put a smile on time (Lulu) Sonny Craver - I wanna thank you (Stanson) Ike Noble - Your love (Chanson) Bobby McClure - I got a good woman (Vanessa) ...Thanks again fellas and sorry that some of these got people up and dancing... I got plenty of stick for that on the night and during the 200 mile drive home. It's all the "DJ" training I've had you see, I can't just play slow records Cheers, Steve.

Thanks Brian / everyone who made the effort to come along to this one! Here's the handful I popped on in the background this time to get the ball rolling early on. E.R.I.C - Life's a mess...from his "Nightlife" CD EP Kindred The Family Soul - Never Know..from their new CD album "Legacy of love" Leon Timbo - What love's all about / You're my darling...from his recent CD album "What love's all about" Roland Johnson - Yours and mine (feat Renee Smith)...from his brilliant download only album "Imagine this" The Coalitions - Nothin' Left to do...superb imminent new Soul Junction 45 Ivy Jo Hunter - See you around...still wonderful both sides Soul Junction 45 from 2012 Rozetta Johnson - I've come too far with you (to turn back now)...from the new Kent CD "Come back strong - Hot Atlanta Soul 4" Marvin Smith - I never thought (I'd be losing you)...from his "Unissued Masters" CD

Great thread and posts so far. Here's a few soulful duet 45's I'm enjoying, mostly both sides: Tony & Lynn - I'm hip to you baby / We're so much in love Sam Dees & Bettye Swann - Just as sure / Storybook Children Ty Karim & George Griffin - Keep on doin' whatcha' doin' William Bell & Mavis Staples - Love's sweet sensation / Strung out Mel & Tim - Forever and a day / That's the way I want to live my life Beverly & Duane - You belong to me / Love (+ all their other tracks!) Theresa Davis & Jerry Butler - I can't stop (Lovin' you either) Clifton Dyson & Gwen Matthews - I'm giving up / So lonely Blue & Ferris - It's your turn to cry / Return to me Church - How long....would love to know each of the male & female artists who sing the vocals on this gem if anyone knows? Cheers, Steve

Looks great..just ordered and can't imagine how much time and effort, digging around, time at the computer etc has to go into a project like this. Well done..Just in time for shorter days and longer nights! cheers. Steve

Not sure if this has already been mentioned elsewhere but just seen that the 2nd part of "The Story of Stax" is being aired at 10pm on Radio 2 next Monday. Episode 1 is still available on BBC player until the end of the month too. Link here. Cheers Steve https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07rh1mr

Epitome of Sound seems to still be fetching higher prices with each year that ticks by, hardly anyone now wanting to part with their copy for various reasons.

Great. Straight in the car today and just in time for summer hols, hammock time! Cheers.

Thanks again everyone who made the effort to come along to share some soul and banter over cold a pint or two. Couldn't have asked for a better night with music in this brilliant room at Stanwick Hotel opening up onto the patio and gardens. Look forward to the same again on 18th Sept and everything in between. Here's my choices this time for anyone interested. Cheers. Steve. Melody Betts - Abundant Life (MP3 single) JJ Thames - Leftovers (MP3 single) Latasha Lee & The Blackties - Do you (MP3 single) Mather ft Alan Hook & Hannah White - This is serious (MP3 single) Michael Skinner - Finding my way ("New Arrangements" CD) Victor Haynes - Keep Movin' ("Spirit" EP) The Williams Brothers - Count it Victory ("My Brothers Keeper II" CD) Operation Faith - Persevere (MP3 single) McArthur - It's so real (Soul Junction 45) Durand Jones & The Indications - Can't keep my cool (From their new debut Colemine LP) Martha High - Always worth the pain (from her recent "Singing for the Good times" LP) Webster Station - I've been watching you (Family Groove 12") Elvin Spencer - Lift this hurt (Twinight 45) Sonny Craver - I wanna thank you (Stanson 45) The Love Experience - Waiting for your love (Cherry Red 45) Curtis Wiggins - Can't buy love with money (Palm 45) Operation Faith - Saved by the King (MP3 single) Shirley Wahls - Rembering Martin Luther King (Blue Candle 45) The Lovations - (I keep singling) La La La Ooh (Part III 45) Individuals - May I (Fresh)...Nicola / Gilly 45 they kindly brought along to share. Wow, just right soul for this sort of night, thanks. Bring more next time please! The Fabulous Malibus - My Love (Unity 45) Dynamite Dyous & The Green Tree Express - You made my living worth while (Tomahawk 45) Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts!

Anyone? Thanks. S

Anyone got one kicking around no longer listening, maybe want to turn it into a PayPal payment to have a good weekend?

Loads there I'd never heard before Brian...particularly liked the Warning notice on the back of the Willie Wright LP sleeve: "WARNING - This is not a disco record - It's designed for adults of the world - Teenagers, this album may be too lyrically heavy for you, especially if you're into fast music."

Thanks again to those who turned up for a listen etc. We'll be back there again 17th July & 18th Sept, then see how it goes. A few plays below for some of the usual suspects who couldn't make this one and anyone else who might be interested, or not . More to follow from others I'm sure. Cheers, Steve. Linda Perry - I can't give you up J.G Lewis - I'm the one who loves you Evette Busby - What went wrong Ron E. Beck - Been a long time Adrena - Right here with me Reggie Washington ft Tracey Arrington Wright - Could this be Dwayne Scivally - Point of no return Cyndiva - You could be the one Dynamite Dyous & The Green Tree Express - You made my living worthwhile Little Ron Johnson - I keep telling you Cooperettes - Win all your love Ron Harrington - It happened to me again Charles Brimmer - The feeling is in my heart F.J. Jones - Gone and found another

Honestly never heard of Deezer until I opened this thread, but I already like the name, so thanks for that. Subscribe to i-music rather than Spotify but rarely use it as just seem to be constantly catching up on Podcasts, Mixcloud things posted up by members on here and the superb weekly shows like Mark Merry's Soul Sermon Mix up / Mick O'Donnell's Soul Discovery & Steve G's Solar radio shows etc..and then Soundcloud / Bandcamp, not forgetting good ole you tube surfing now and then. Love the way that phone / tablet / laptop etc sync the same music and I still think the Bluetooth invention is amazing (car / portable speakers / headphones). It's never been so easy to listen to music and hear as many new sounds as time allows, but then occasionally I do like to play a record, tape or CD or two and never fail to be amazed at how those old inventions still work, sound, feel...cost! I do often wonder how long before it all contracts...too many services and choices?, less is more?, so diluted but then so good too if you want so much? In the end I'll use whatever is easiest to use and works well but can't help always being drawn to the iTunes side of things.

Great service with my first order a few weeks ago thanks and slick website that works well. Good to be able to search by price, label or artist too.

Enjoy the ride and great that you'll have the weather for it! Was good to see Jonno dedicated in Yarmouth last month, squeezed into his best MAMIL gear, out bright and early to get some training in after a late night on the drink...at least that's what he told me he was doing anyway All the best and have a great soul night celebration after! Steve.

Help on a top condition of this one on Cap City please?. Many thanks.