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Details of an upcoming Album release have just landed, from Soul Direction we have... The Decisions - “Color Me Blue” (The York & Sussex Sessions) - Soul Direction SDLP1001 Release Notes Soul Direction Records are proud to present the latest release in the Decisions music legacy. The Decisions – “Color Me Blue” (The York & Sussex Sessions) Soul Direction SDLP1001 Released in 12” Vinyl album format + limited CD edition. RELEASE DATE: 25th OCTOBER 2024 (PRE-ORDER FROM 27th SEPTEMBER 2024) After months of hard work on both sides, we can finally release what has been a true labour of love. Ensuring the licensing/publishing are pulled together is a long process, but finally we are here. 15 stunning group soul tracks (including 3 previously unreleased tracks never before issued in any form). SIDE ONE 1. COLOR ME BLUE 2. I CAN'T FORGET ABOUT YOU 3. REALLY DO LOVE YOU 4. DO I LOVE HER 5. WE’RE IN LOVE 6. I LOVE YOU 7. SOMEBODY SIDE TWO: 8. YOU AIN’T GOT MY LOVE – (Previously Unreleased) 9. SWEET VIRGINIA – (Previously Unreleased) 10. THE PIMPS & THE HUSTLERS – (Previously Unreleased) 11. YOU LOOK LIKE AN ANGEL 12. STOP PLAYING AROUND 13. DO YOU LOVE ME 14. THAT GIRL 15. COME ROUND HERE (AND LET ME LOVE YOU) Sussex recordings licensed courtesy of 43 North Broadway LLC York & Unreleased recordings licensed courtesy of Fred White and The Decisions Sleeve Notes edited by Alan Kitchener (Soul Direction) Sleeve & Label design by Jordan Wilson Mastering by Swift Mastering Ltd Additional Recording and Transfers COS Mastering Atlanta GA Audio Sample Sleeve Notes Music really is a funny business. A lot of times, a nationally distributed label like Clarence Avant's Sussex Records can chew up young bands and spit them out if sales figures don't please the pencil pushers in the accounting office. We also see that if the marketing department isn't totally invested in... PRE-ORDER FROM 27th SEPTEMBER 2024 VIA https://soul-direction.co.uk/

All the events taken directly from our long running dynamic Source Event Guide This week we have 84 events showing, as always you can drill deeper on all the events shown via our Source Event Guide, the link is below Uk Screen Grab Please note that the above image is just a screengrab of our feature and so it is a static overview of this weeks Uk and Irish events To view the most up to date and the dynamic Source Events weekly map just go to our Event Guide page (link below) and then tap the orange 'Launch Map View (Weekly)' button The latest and dynamic map view will then popup ready for you to drill down to all the events full details https://www.soul-source.co.uk/events/

Thanks to member Mark aka @Thinksmart for flagging this release up in our forums A quick shout about the latest releases from Expansion Records featuring Bobby Hutton Release Notes This is the first reissue of the “Piece Of The Action” LP since 1973, and the CD has bonus tracks with everything Bobby Hutton recorded between 1969 and 1974. Everything taken from the original master stapes and restored. Bobby Hutton is from Detroit, Michigan and began his career after winning a talent show at the 20 Grand nightclub. In 1971 he performed on the very first nationally aired Soul Train TV programme. He cites Jackie Wilson as his biggest influence. He began writing under his real name Harold Hutton, then Billy Davis at Chess Records persuaded the change to Bobby Hutton. He had decided not to pursue a career at Motown, and after one single for Checker, then another at Blue Rock (a subsidiary of Mercury) he moved to the Philips label for the huge Northern Soul favourite, “Come See What's Left Of Me" which was first played at the Stafford All-Nighters back in1985, covered up as Casanova Brown. Talents that produced and arranged for Bobby during those Blue Rock/Philips sessions include Donny Hathaway and Joshie Jo Armstead, and in fact it was with Jo that Bobby co-wrote that Northern Soul classic. The Philips tracks are all on the CD as bonus tracks to the Piece Of The Action” album for ABC Records in 1973. Produced by Dee Ervin, there are several fine tracks to enjoy but surely none better than the Gary Wright-penned “Lend A Hand” which became one of the biggest 'modern' Northern Soul tracks of all-time after spins at venues like the Highland Room at the Blackpool Mecca and Wigan Casino. The track was first championed by DJ Colin Curtis in 1974. The album is beautifully produced with vocal accompaniments from artists including Patti Hamilton of The Lovelites, Jean Plum, Mikki Farrow and Frankie Karl. It received great reviews at the time and that persuaded ABC to release a non-album follow-up 45 produced by the brilliant McKinley Jackson and Reginald Dozier credited “Loving You, Wanting You, Needing You, Wanting You”/'Watch Where You’re Going” which is an elusive, highly sought-after single by soul collectors worldwide (now an Expansion 7” reissue). In 2007, Bobby was honoured as he was nominated the best singer in Chicago, quite an achievement and something that Bobby is quite rightly very proud of. Lp Details Limited Edition Vinyl LP in original sleeve SIDE A 1. Lend A Hand (3:40) 2. It's All Been Said Before (2:30) 3. Then I Found You (3:44) 4. Until I See You Again (3:13) 5. Can't Get Enough Of Your Love (3:45) SIDE B 1. I Love The Way You Make Me Feel (3:16) 2. Lead Me On (3:01) 3. There Ain't No Man (2:57) 4. Can't Stop Talking (2:32) 5. A Part Of Me (3:51) Cd Details Track Listing 1. Lend A Hand (3:40) 2. It's All Been Said Before (2:30) 3. Then I Found You (3:44) 4. Until I See You Again (3:13) 5. Can't Get Enough Of Your Love (3:45) 6. I Love The Way You Make Me Feel (3:16) 7. Lead Me On (3:01) 8. There Ain't No Man (2:57) 9. Can't Stop Talking (2:32) 10. A Part Of Me (3:51) CD Only Bonus Tracks 11. Loving You, Needing You, Loving You, Wanting You (3:46) 12. Watch Where You're Going (3:31) 13. You're My Whole Reason (2:35) 14. Lonely In Love (3:07) 15. More Today Than Yesterday (2:53) 16. Come See What's Left Of Me (2:29) 17. Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye (2:28) 18. I've Got A Memory (2:15) 19 I Can't Stand A Woman Two Timing A Man (3:39) 20. That's How Heartaches Are Made (2:24) 21. Ooo Baby (2:27) 45 Details Loving You, Needing You, Loving You, Wanting You / Watch Where You're Going by Bobby Hutton Limited Edition 7" on original label looking artwork Side A Loving You, Needing You, Loving You, Wanting You (3:49) Side B Watch Where You’re Going (3:35) 45 Details Lend A Hand / Come See What's Left Of Me by Bobby Hutton Limited Edition on original looking label art Side A Lend A Hand (3:26) Side B Come See What's Left Of Me (2:27) Expansion Link https://www.expansionrecords.com/ Forum topic link https://www.soul-source.co.uk/forums/topic/453483-bobby-hutton-cd-on-expansion-has-arrived/ Images

Word sent in of a new digital album release from Japan Tokyo, Japan – Dadmandog, a project bringing back the sounds of early 80s Boogie and Post-Disco, is set to release its debut full-length album, 2 Hours Behind, on 21 September, 2024. 2 Hours Behind delves into the transitional period from analog to digital in the disco scene, perfectly recreating the sound of studio sessions from that era. Laid-back yet tight rhythms, groovy basslines, and shimmering vocoder create an authentic early 80s Boogie experience. With city pop and nu-disco gaining renewed attention, Dadmandog focuses on the roots of the genre – funk. Using the latest digital technology, the album achieves an old-school sound reminiscent of analog warmth. Featuring nine continuous, danceable tracks, 2 Hours Behind is a must-listen for funk enthusiasts. Album Artwork and Title The album artwork, shot by Japanese photographer lyuhuji in a Xinjiang, China disco, captures the retro interior and unique dance culture, creating a nostalgic atmosphere. The album’s title, “2 Hours Behind,” refers to Xinjiang Time, two hours behind Beijing, symbolizing the album’s timeless, old-school sound. About Dadmandog Dadmandog, the solo project of Yamato Shibasaki, is known for its distinctive grooves that capture the raw energy as if a funk band jamming in the studio. Dadmandog Official Website: https://dadman.dog Info via website One enjoyment of funk, or rare groove, is the act of “digging”. This is the pleasure of discovering rare and previously unknown records in record shops, and encountering new music. Once a piece of music becomes well-known, it inevitably loses its novelty. These rare grooves are, of course, “old records”, and it’s virtually impossible for “new 80s funk records releases” to be made unless we could somehow time travel. With the advancements of the internet, video platforms like YouTube, and the ease of cross-border e-commerce that made everything way more accessible, discovering unknown funk has become more difficult. The Dadmandog project aims to provide a new digging experience for funk lovers, listeners, and DJs. Our goal was to create technically a “new” 80s funk record. 2 Hours Behind by Dadmandog

Details of an upcoming film that may be of interest... Luther: Never Too Much Release Notes: Luther Vandross’ story is being told. “Luther: Never Too Much,” the documentary film from award-winning director Dawn Porter, chronicles the story of a vocal virtuoso. Using a wealth of rarely seen archives, Luther tells his own story with assistance from his closest friends and musical collaborators including Mariah Carey, Dionne Warwick, Valerie Simpson and Roberta Flack. The film relives the many stunning moments of Luther’s musical career, while exploring his personal life, health struggles, and a lifelong battle to earn the respect his music deserved. Opens in theatres (usa) starting Nov. 1. It will then premiere on CNN, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, and Max in 2025. Luther: Never Too Much | Official Trailer (2024) More info via https://luthervandross.com/watch-the-trailer-for-luther-vandross-documentary-luther-never-too-much-exclusive/

Out Now - Soul Up North Magazine #121 - The Autumn 2024 issue Content goes something like this... SOUL UP NORTH - issue 121 GOOD TUNES & GREAT GROOVES Dave Halsall FUNK IN YO’ FACE – WHAT’S HAPPENING C.C. Howard Priestly FEET TO THE BEAT – VENUE REPORTS Diane Naylor / Stephen Riley SOUL IN A DIGITAL AGE John Farrar SOULFUL SEVENTIES SPINS aka ‘PLUMB’S PEACHES’ Steve Plumb CHICAGO SOUL Shane Cox CREATIVE SOUL – THE STORY SO FAR Cliff Steel PAT LEWIS - RIP SOUL SPOTLIGHT – FLORIDA’S TEMPTATIONS (PART 1) Steve Guarnori THE LADIES CHOICE – COLLECTING RARE SOUL Julie Molloy SOUL IN PRINT – MAGAZINES & FANZINES (Part 24) Iain McCartney THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER RARE NORTHERN Neckender CHUCK CORBY AND HIS LONELY NIGHTS John Smith THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER RARE NORTHERN (continued) Neckender COLLECTING BRITISH Lord Snooty THE DUKE TURNER STORY Dave Welding COLLECTOR’S CD – TRACK LISTING Dave Halsall HOT OFF THE VINYL PRESS Howard E HOT OFF THE VINYL PRESS – LP extra Howard E JERRY ‘SWAMP DOGG’ WILLIAMS Ed Salamon FLASHBACK FEATURES-WHAT IS R&B? Linda ‘Nashee’ Couldstone LITTLE SILVER DISCS Howard E VIEW FROM THE APE HOUSE Tim Brown FEET TO THE BEAT – VENUE REPORTS Geoff Green AND FINALLY – DEEP SOUL CORNER John Ridley Availability Available now from all the usual stockists including our very own Source Store Tap here to purchase Soul Up North 121 Autumn  Issue via Source Store, delivered via our fast same working day shipping service!

Youtube Numerogroup blurb: For 23 straight Saturday nights of 1982, The Chicago Party dance show assaulted Chicagoland UHF eyeballs with Spandex, Southside fly guys, tender tenderonies, magicians, contortionists, prismatic video gimmickry, and lip-synched singles by a rising regime of local post-disco casualties. Unfettered nightlife and outlandish humor poured out of oddball outpost The CopHerBox II and onto TV screens, presented here as a 100 minute video mixtape on DVD. Its companion compilation features five previously unreleased tracks, joined by music culled from a trove of self-released 45s and small-time 12”s. Die-cut cathode-ray jacket and six in-package stills put the Party at your fingertips.

News of a new album and tour dates from a new Amsterdam band... Soul Survivors - The Road Ahead (digital, CD and vinyl September 13, 2024, distribution Painted Dog Records) Soul Survivors is a new young Amsterdam band with a free spirit and a wild heart. The band has immersed themselves in soul, rhythm & blues by mastering all the old soul songs they love. With a setlist full of soul gems, they quickly built up a reputation in the Amsterdam live circuit. The band then used this musical suitcase to write powerful songs of their own. With this, Soul Survivors gave dazzling performances in many Dutch clubs and festivals last season, including Jazz in Duketown, Zoetermeer Blues and Breda Jazz. The band has also gained a foothold in Germany in a short time with a growing fan base. After the release of a 7” 45 rpm vinyl in 2023, on 13 September 2024 the debut album The Road Ahead will be released with ten soul hits. The compositions are rooted in the classics from the 60s and 70s by Motown and Stax, but also have the modern soul vibe. If you have little time, listen at least to track 3 "You're the One", a smooth song that can instantly be played on the radio. The band has the Rock Supplies in Amsterdam de Baarsjes as its headquarters. This is where guitarist Max de Kok and bassist Dimitri Gelens have a studio where the songs are recorded. Singer Remko Spaaij has that dark soul voice that excites and thrills every room . Soul Survivors, gonna take you higher, higher, higher! Album Release tour: 7 & 8 Sep Farmhouse Jazzclub Harsewinkel DE 15 Sep Miles Amersfoort NL 19 Sep Jazz by the Sea Marktpodium Domburg NL 27 Sep Sol Kulturbar Mülheim an der Ruhr DE 28 Sep Open Air Jazzkeller Krefeld DE 26 Oct Keifestival Lichtenvoorde NL Links Bandcamp https://soul-survivors.bandcamp.com/album/the-road-ahead Cd Purchase https://funksoulrecords.nl/product/soul-survivors-the-road-ahead-cd/ Vinyl Purchase https://funksoulrecords.nl/product/soul-survivors-the-road-ahead-vinyl/ Audio Website https://soul-survivors.nl/

All the events taken directly from our long running dynamic Source Event Guide This week we have 108 events listed, you can drill deeper on all the events shown via our Source Event Guide, the link is below Uk Screen Grab Please note that the above image is just a screengrab of our feature and so it is a static overview of this weeks Uk and Irish events To view the most up to date and the dynamic Source Events weekly map just go to our Event Guide page (link below) and then tap the orange 'Launch Map View (Weekly)' button The latest and dynamic map view will then popup ready for you to drill down to all the events full details https://www.soul-source.co.uk/events/

Keb Darge Presents The Best Of Ace Sixties Garage Punk A new vinyl comp from Ace Records, release notes and such follow below Release Notes After the success of Keb Darge’s 2023 Ace Rockabilly compilation (CHD 1637) the legend returns with another collection of music close to his heart. On “Keb Darge Presents The Best Of Ace Sixties Garage Punk” the smooth-headed maestro pulls open his curtains to reveal a selection of US garage stompers from the 60s. “Though there are a couple of “never before on vinyl” tunes here for serious collectors, this compilation is aimed at those folk who are just getting into it,” states Keb “I have picked a selection of my favourites from the nice cheap and easy to find stuff up to the four figure and bloody hard to find stuff.” Track listing Side 1 01 Action Woman - The Litter 02 Hang It Out To Dry - Bud & Kathy 03 Come See Me - Sandy Edmonds 04 Sweet Young Thing - The Chocolate Watchband 05 The People In Me - The Music Machine 06 I - The Knight Riders 07 It's Up To You - The Shillings Side 2 01 Good 'N' Bad - The Venturie "5" 02 No Silver Bird - The Hooterville Trolley 03 Grey Zone - The Fog 04 They Can't Hurt Me - The Lyrics 05 Who Knows - The Nightcrawlers 06 She's Gone - Tormentors 07 Too Late To Kiss You Now - The Cords Purchase Link https://www.acerecords.co.uk/keb-darge-presents-the-best-of-ace-sixties-garage-punk