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Couple of mixes from last weekend to share...One mid to uptempo dancers and the second mid to slow deep & sweet male group sides: All 45's Tracklist: 1. Carolyn Crawford - Forget about me (Motown) 2. Margie Joseph - Nobody (Volt) 3. Roy Robert - I know what to do to satisfy you (Tina) 4. Joe Valentine - I lost the only love I had (Val) 5. Enticers - Calling for your love (Cotillion) 6. Jean Battle - I've got to come in (Clintone) 7. Ethics - I want my baby back (Vent) 8. Tobi Lark - Happiness is here (Topper) 9. Stratoliners - What do you want with my love (Federal) 10. Sandra Phillips - Wish I had known (Okeh) 11. Skip Jackson & the Shantons - I'm on to you girl (Dot-Mar) 12. The Constellations - I don't know about you (Gemini) 13. Margie Joseph - One more chance (Volt) 14. Charles Brimmer and The Continentals - The feeling is in my heart (Broadmoor) 15. Joyce Hopson - This time (Revue) 16. The Illusions - It's Just an illusion (Freedom) 17. Carmelita - Rosebud (Carmen) 18. Clarence Mann - You met your match (Gram O Phon) 19. Mark IV - Signs of a dying love (OTB) 20. Reachers - I just want to do my own thing (Magic Disc) 21. Pretenders - Just be yourself (Carnival) 22. Blue Steam - Where is she (Catamount) 23. Marion Stewart - I must be losing you (R) 24. Pat Thomas - I can't wait until I see my baby's face (Verve) 25. The Fantasions - unnecessary tears (Satellite) 26. The Debonaires - How's your new love treating you (Golden World) It's been a few months since I soaked up and shared some slower sides...so here you are, an hour of some favourite male group harmony, deep, sweet & lowrider soul from the 60's, 70's and early 80's. Pour yourself a large glass of something, sit back, headphones on....and go deep! All 45's Tracklist: 1. Elevation - Love won't pay the bills (Crown Town) 2. The Fabulous Performers - Oh how you hurt me (Blackjack) 3. The Family Circle - If you really want make it (Sky Disc) 4. The Final Seconds - Lost on a highway (Boo-Kou) 5. The Gaslight - Just because of you (Polydor) 6. Theatrics - We got a love (VR) 7. Rising Sun - Let me into your heart (Kingston) 8. Soul Pushers - With a broken heart (Ambush) 9. The Buck Ram Platters - Baby, come back home (Personality) 10. Lee Moses - I can't take no chances (Front Page) 11. Jo Jo and The Outcast - Why baby (Sound-O-Riffic) 12. Allison and Calvin Turner - Yeah, Memories (Lulu / Checker) 13. The Green Berets - (Lord) send me somebody (Uni) 14. Chocolate Syrup - Stop your crying' (IRA) 15. Elements - Save it for a rainy day (Big Street) 16. The Family Circle - Change (Sky Disc) 17. The Weeknights - What did I do wrong (Black Falcon) 18. These Gents - Yesterday standing by (Western World) 19. Diabolics - I bet you never knew that I followed you (Togetherness)

Parcel waiting for me when I got home today and lifted my mood considerably! What a wonderful box set, thanks and well done to all involved, as always! I’ll also get the CD sometime soon for extra tracks etc on there.

Sharing this monthly show a good friend of mine does here in Northants on 3Bs internet Radio...an eclectic 2 hour mix of chat and tunes featuring classic to rare Northern Soul, 60s RnB, 70s, Crossover Soul & quality Motown. Starting with the latest one here from this January featuring Soul of California Also this one from last November featuring Soul of Chicago Also last October, focus on Roulette records and tribute to St Ives allnighter: Details below includes website to listen to future shows on the 3rd Sunday of every month 6pm to 8pm.

Tracklist after a few requests (better late than never!) 1. Al Wilson - Be concerned 2. Esther Phillips - Brother, Brother 3. Towana & The Total Destruction (aka Ty Karim) - Wear your natural, baby 4. Beres Hammond - Do this world a favour 5. Enlightment - Up and away 6. The Michigan Soul Searchers - Where could I go 7. Odyssey - Our lives are shaped by what we love 8. Barbara Mason - World in crisis 9. Bobby Patterson - Recipe for peace 10. Jackie Moore - If 11. Marvin Gaye - Where are we going? 12. The Terri Green Project - What's going on? 13. The Freedom Affair - Give a little love 14. The Florida Spiritualaires - I remember when 15. Rosey Grier - Beautiful people 16. The Rance Allen Group - Stay with me 17. Michelle David - Yes I am ....Thanks as always for listening / looking

Fast forward 50 years and great to see the COTB still working / touring. Interesting 25 mins or so here from 4 yrs ago on the North Carolina Channel. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YtNxBEgAXAQ They toured a bit in the UK in 2016, maybe again since I’m not sure. I was lucky to see them at the Roadmender in Northampton that September and really entertaining, sounded superb live! Ken can sure still sing and blow a tune on sax. Thomas Hunter superb and Brandon Stevens did a song on his own from memory and has stunning vocals to my ears, perhaps has done some other solo work I don’t know but will have a look. Managed to get a really cool pic afterwards… Left to right, Thomas Hunter, Ken Knox, Brandon Stevens

Leading this weeks mix with the A side of imminent latest 45 release from Soul Junction records, being wonderful previous unreleased soul from Energy MC2 (check the great article on the SJ website!). Hearing this for the first time got me in the mood for digging into the boxes for more favourite mostly 70's, mostly midtempo male / group soul sides. Hope you enjoy! Tracklist: 1. Energy MC2 - You and only you (Soul Junction) 2. Little Dooley - It's got to be now or never (North Bay) 3. William DeVaughn - Hold on to love (TEC) 4. Ronn Matlock - You got the best of me (Cotillion) 5. Syl Johnson - Try my love (Hit and Run) 6. Eddie Kendricks - I'm in love with you (Ms. Dixie) 7. Weldon Irvine - I love you (RCA) 8. Stage IV - Just another guy (Millie) 9. Eddie Kendricks - Can't help what I am (Tamla) 10. Ralph Graham - Ain't no need (Sussex LP 'Differently') 11. Heaven & Earth - Whole lot of love (Mercury LP 'Fantasy') 12. Gene Chandler - I'll make the living if you make the loving worthwhile (Chi Sound) 13. The Modulations - I can't fight your love (Buddah) 14. Shock - Footsteps across your mind (Sirocco) 15. Willie Hutch - Hurt so bad (RCA LP 'Season for love') 16. Bobby McClure - You bring out the best in me (Island) 17. Gene Chandler - Tomorrow I may not feel the same (Chi Sound) ..Thanks for listening..and thanks to Brian Goucher & Rod Dearlove for putting me onto at least half of the 45's in this mix over the years!

Happy New Year! This mix posted up on Mixcloud at the weekend, sharing on here too for anyone interested... An hour of late 60's / early 70's faves, mostly mid to uptempo soul to lift the spirit on this otherwise dull, damp January. Some LP only tracks mixed with 45's, cheapies nestling with a couple of rarer sides, just how we like it! Distracted around 50 mins in, darn phone, so enjoy the few seconds gap there between tracks as I tried to get another record on! Cheers Thanks as always for listening. Tracklist: 1. Willie Hutch - Lucky to be loved by you (RCA) 1969 2. Smokey Robinson and The Miracles - Don't say you love me (Tamla) 1969 3. Barbara Lewis - The Stars (Enterprise) 1970 4. The T.S.U. Toronadoes (Ovide / Atlantic) 1968 5. Joe Hinton - Got you on my mind (Back Beat) 1968 6. Archie Bell & The Drells - When you left heartache began (Atlantic) 1968 7. Luv Co. - Things are not the same (Spring) 1968 8. Four Tops - Don't bring back memories (Motown) 1969 9. The Exciters - Blowing up my mind (RCA) 1969 10. Ernie & Ed - Indication (Jay Boy) 1972 11. Ethics - Look at me now (Vent) 1968 12. Talmadge Armstrong - Gigi (Spindletop) 1968 13. Leonard Adair - That smile upon your face (Stage Productions) Anyone know the date? 14. Gladys Knight & The Pips - Rainbow ride (originally unissued Buddah / Soul 4 Real) 15. Lorraine Rudolph - Keep coming back for more (Jet Stream) 1975 16. The Emotions - Stealing love (Volt) 1969 17. Patti Drew - He's the one (Capitol) 1969 18. Satisfaction Unlimited - Bright city lights (Hot Wax) 1972 19. The Jaedes - Uh, uh, what did I do (Athena) 1969 20. Bobby Moore - Give me your love right now (Checker) 1970 21. Gene Chandler - No peace, no satisfaction (Checker) 1967 22. Barbara Mercer - Call on me (Sidra) 1967 23. Linda Jones - If only we had met sooner (Loma) 1967

Feeling blue after too much food & drink over Christmas hols?!..Time for some kitchen dancing! More mostly 70's soulful dance faves & couple of modern sides from the play-boxes to sign off on another tuff year. Wishing you all a happy & healthy new year. Cheers Photo is rear cover of the wonderful Ronnie Dyson LP ' Love in all flavors' from 1977. Some of the LP tracks were also released on 45 but I don't have those and in most cases the LP is longer and better sounding I think. Tracklist: 1. Coke Escovedo - I wouldn't change a thing (1976) Mercury LP 2. Phyllis Hyman - You know how to love me (1979) Arista 45 3. Gloria Scott - A case of too much love makin' (1974) Casablanca LP 4. Collins and Collins - Top of the stairs (1980) A&M LP 5. Otis Clay - The only way is up (1980/82) Victor LP 6. The Voices of East Harlem - Take a stand (1974) Just Sunshine LP 7. Natural Four - Love's so wonderful (1975) Curtom 45 8. Alice Babs - Been to Canaan (1973) Swedish Society LP 9. Odyssey - Battened ships (1972) MoWest LP 10. Alice Clark - Don't you care (1972) Mainstream LP 11. Margie Joseph - I can't move no mountains (1975) Atlantic 45 12. Spinners - I just want to fall in love (1980) Atlantic 45 13. Atlantic Starr - Circles (1982) A&M 45 14. Lisa Stansfield - Eight Three One (2010 edit) Sonic Wax 45 15. SouLutions - Listen (2014) Sundae 45 16. Jerry Butler - I'm just thinking about cooling out (1978) PIR 45 17. Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Bad Luck pt 1 (1975) PIR 45 18. Bobby Thurston - Just ask me (1978) Mainline LP 19. Carol Dionne - I'm in love with you Pt 1 (1981) Gateway 45 20. Ty Karim - Lightin' up (1973) Romark 45 21. Ronnie Dyson - I want to be where you are (1977) CBS LP 22. Eugene Record - Overdose of joy (1977) Warner Bros LP

Merry Christmas everyone…and here’s to a happy & healthy New Year hopefully! Cheers, Steve

Soulful antidote to all the festive pre-holidays chaos! Mix of some favourites from the selection box...70's to more recent sides..soul with a message and hope for a good Christmas and better times ahead in 2023. Happy holidays ya'll

Had to take solace in the record room to ease pain of England going out of World Cup Full English breakfast this Sunday to cheer me up just now...bit of everything under the grill and in the frying pan, just like this tasty mix....60's to current...mostly dancers finishing up with some mid to slower sides....I love the full range. Hope you do too Tracklist to follow but meanwhile enjoy another round of soulful bingo from the photo..

And another recent take on well loved classic, originally William deVaughn 1974 I think, this latest take by ‘Sunsay and the Soul Surfers’ on Funk Night Records. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=t7obFo92ykA

Recent 3rd release by Johnny Ruiz & The Escapers – Oralia b/w Believe Me, Parkside Records. On 45 and download. ..thoughts of driving in summer, windows down and warm air, ahh soon be that time again!

Cool recently released new take on the 1966 Elsie Mae track originally on King records, written by James Brown.. Osaka Monaurail Ft. Casey Malone – Do You Really Want To Rescue Me ; Ubiquity

Mix of two halves, settling in with some favourite steppers and such from the 70's, early 80's and a couple from the late 60's, moving into some mighty fine 70's dancers with the wonderful rare 45 gem title track at the end. Hope you enjoy Tracklist for anyone interested: 1. McArthur - It's so real (Brown Dog, 1975) 2. Carman Bryant - Midnight Star (Unissued Phase 5, 1980 / Super Disco Edits 2021) 3. Chosen Few - Wondering (Konduku, 1976) 4. Collins & Collins - You know how to make me feel so good (A&M LP, 1980) 5. Friday Saturday & Sunday - There must be something (Dig, 1971) 6. Veda Brown - I had a fight with love (RAV, 1977) 7. The Lovelites - Shy Boy (UNi LP, 1970) 8. Gloria Shannon - Tears (Are gifts from heaven) (circa 1970 unissued..RealSide, 2008) 9. The Dynells - Let me prove that I love you (ATCO, 1968) 10. Reggie Soul and The Soul Swingers - My world of ecstasy (Capri, 1968) 11. Sweet Pearl - You mean everything to me (Leopard Head, 1981) 12. Mighty Clouds of Joy - Glow love (Myrrh, 1980) 13. The Rance Allen Group - Ain't no need of crying (Truth LP, 1975) 14. Dorothy Morrison - I can't go without you (Brown Door, 1975) 15. Barbara Hall - You brought it on yourself (Innervision, 1975) 16. Randy Brown - I'm always in the mood (Parachute, 1978) 17. Darrow Fletcher - (Love is my) Secret Weapon (1976 unissued Crossover / Kent Select 2018) 18. Natural Impulse - We're gonna make it through (70's unissued, Soul Junction 2010) 19. Quinn Harris - I'll always love you (M.L.E, circa early 70's) 20. Four Coins & Billy Lang Orchestra - Maybe she's right (LAN-CO, 1973) ...Thanks for listening

The Soul Motivators - It is what it is

New single from Carmy Love on Big AC out now digitally, with 45 to follow soon I think. Quality retro soul and what a voice!…

Is it the alt / inst mix that’s included in the excellent ‘Sounds of Manny Campbell’ comp that came out last March?

In a world of such change it’s nice to keep some things just as they are, thanks

I kept and also still love the early 80’s version by Billy Peterson Jr with the female backing (also on Split)…just noticed that 45 also quotes taken from an album ‘Hitman’, but again no knowledge of such LP.

Almost 12 years, so a newbie! I can blame / thank Len for that. Hopefully not quite yet half time for me at this point

Thanks Mal and yes love that 45! Hope you’re well and that you’ll be posting a mix or two up on there again soon too

Latest additions to Mixcloud for anyone in need of background tunes. Cheers Really enjoyed playing this little bundle of 45's out the other Friday night on big quality sound system, opening 90 mins spot at Stanwick Hotel 'Across The Boards'...warming things up for great sets from all the other DJs (Jem Brittin, Paul Hunter and Tommy Taylor standing in for Len Dopson)... Looking forward to more of the same next year hopefully: Tracklist: 1. Mandrill - Too late (Arista) 2. Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose - Got to testify (United Artists) 3. The Pretenders - It's everything about you (Carnival) 4. Oliver James - One and only (Colemine) 5. The Lovettes - I need a guy (Carnival) 6. Towana & The Total Destruction - Help me get that feelin' back again (Romark) 7. September Jones - I'm with you (Body & Soul) 8. The Continental 4 - The way I love you (Jay Walking) 9. The Impressions - I'll always be here (Curtom) 10. Jon Allen & The Skinner Brothers - Feel alright (Glamp Rd) 11. Jamie & The Numbers - You don't love me (Deltaphonic) 12. Ty Karim - Lightin' up (Romark) 13. Louis Curry - You're just plain nice (Reel) 14. Richie Havens - I can't make it anymore (Verve) 15. The Dynells - Call on me (ATCO) 16. Betty Moorer - Speed up (Wand) 17. Elsie Strong - Ask the lonely (Sounds International) 18. The Exits - You got to have money (Gemini) 19. Benjamin & The Right Direction - Light of my life (Palmetto St/ Daptone) 20. Charlene & The Soul Serenaders - Can you win (Volt) 21. Mixed Feelings - She-La-La (United) 22. Talmadge Armstrong & The Escotts - Gigi (Spindletop) 23. The Paramount Four - Sorry ain't the word (Kent 31st Anni Special) 24. Carolyn Crawford - Ready or not here comes love (Kent 40th Anni Special) 25. Flame N King & the Bold Ones - Ho happy day (N.Y.C.S) 26. Living Color - Thank the Lord for love (Madhatter) 27. Shirley Caesar - Stand the storm (HOB / Scepter) This second mix is mostly midtempo modern soul...leading with the wonderful new download only track by Thee Sacred Souls released the other week, then into some recent vinyl and other download & CD releases from the last few years....steppers, dancers, strollers and such (big thanks as always to Brian Goucher for putting me on to some of the download only tracks). Tracklist: 1. Thee Sinceres - Love is the way (2022 Penrose / Daptone) 2. Maria Sanchez - Give me your lovin' (2021 Soul Tune 45) 3. Smokie Norful - I've got what you need (2014 Motown Gospel / 2021 It's Soul Time 45) 4. Mather - This is serious ft Alan Hook & Hannah White (2016 Stuart Mather) 5. Mz Connie - Why you gotta act like that (2018 Mz Connie) 6. Wee Willie Walker and The Anthony Paule Orchestra - What is it we're not talking about (2021 Blue Dot Records LP) 7. Pat Cooley - Hold still (2010 L&L Records) 8. George Anderson ft Joyce San Mateo - Love makes U feel the pain (2021 Secret Records) 9. Roderick Harper - Got to (2021 R H M Entertainment) 10. James Holvay - Love has found a way (2021 MOB Town Records) 11. Carlton Jumel Smith - This is what love looks like (2019 Timmion Records 45) 12. Jackie Mendez - Back Burner (2021 SOLA Records 45) 13. Kim Tibbs - Stargazing (2022 IziphoSoul LP) 14. Adrena - Right here with me (2016 Bone 40 Records) 15. Tyra Lavone - Keep Steppin' (2019 Soultownie 45) 16. Dayon ft Ed Mills - Come back again (2020 Dayon) 17. Lee Jones ft Jacquine - Can we rock (2021 O-Town Records) 18. The Terri Green Project - What's going on? (2020 Legere Recordings 45) 19. DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah - Make it last (2011 free download album 'Back for more') 20. B.I.U - Don't give up (2020 Big Mel 7 Productions) Thanks for looking / listening. Steve.