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    RIP Aretha

    Biggordy commented on Philb's article in News Archives

    A legend of legends. Rest Well Lady Soul.
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    What's the latest? I didn't pay upfront like others, just buying on release, but it'd be nice to have the full set. Thanks Gordon
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    Another nice sound from Tony:
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    Lovely modern sound that's had a few plays I believe. (Note that being a Jamaican press all copies have a small bit of crackle in the background).
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    As the original poster said, took a punt on hundreds of great CDs, most for less than the cost of a pizza.
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    Buying too many soul 45s as well as my beloved ska and rocksteady 45s would bankrupt me so CDs are a good way of hearing as much soul as possible without breaking the bank. Can't go wrong with 20 plus tracks for under a tenner if you know where to buy from. Most recent purchase - Complete Tri-Phi Singles Vols 1&2 for THREE quid each! Budget label (Hallmark) but surprisingly good sound quality.
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    Out of the 15 singles featured, only five are what I'd call super rare. A great set for casual reggae/ska fans though. Some of the 45s were recently available from reggae dealers around the world for about 7 quid a pop, like the Cornell Campbell, Ken Boothe, Larry & Alvin. But they are drying up now as when I was in Jamaica a couple of months ago there were hardly any records to be found. I had better luck in New York on a layover on the way home.
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    Original vinyl is for DJing with. Boots and pressings are for listening to at home. (Then again, why even buy them for that when there are hundreds of great CDs on Kent, Outta Sight etc?). Simples.
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    I've got the Complete Recordings CD on US Rhino from a couple of years ago, should I be getting this one too. What tracks are on the Kent set that aren't on that set? Cheers.
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    You're right there! I kept asking people about this Jerry Butler 45 "Find Yourself Another" hahahaha. That was pre-internet days in the early 90s.
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    Prince Buster's Fabulous Greatest Hits was the first album I ever bought as a 12 year old in 1980. It was my initial love of Jamaican ska and rock steady that eventually got me into soul music too. R.I.P.
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    Fantastic tune Eli, can't wait for the new album and UK tour. I used to chat to you sometimes on the old Yahoo Southern Soul group back in the early 2000s and have followed your career since more or less the start. I didn't know much about the music back then and to be honest a lot of guys on there sneered at a young-ish guy wanting to get into the music deeper, but you and a few others were really helpful. I recall that you were in Chicago at the time and used to see Jerry Butler and Fontella Bass around town amongst others. Great to see you having success!
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    Tom & Jerrio (aka Jerry O) - Boogaloo on ABC Paramount. A moonlighting Funk Brothers on the backing.
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    More information about "Eddie Foster R.I.P."
    Just read on Facebook from a friend in LA that Eddie Foster of "I Never Knew" fame has passed on. May he rest well. No other news apart from that, I'm sure those of you more connected than myself will add details. R.I.P.
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    Confirmed by his niece, April Foster.
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    Just read on Facebook from a friend in LA that Eddie Foster of "I Never Knew" fame has passed on. Tap to view this Soul Source News/Article in full
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    If you don't know his Twinight label stuff, get to know it! Essential Chicago soul.
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    I think this chap may be trying to muscle in on the ska, reggae and scooter scene now. Had a message on Facebook from someone called "Crewe Dub Club" wanting me to play for them but he needed a large deposit up front to cover the venue and equipment costs. I remembered this thread and reckon it may be the same guy as he's been around Cheshire. He didn't even tell me the date or time or venue for the event, just kept hassling me for money for a deposit. I may not be MENSA material but I'm not a dummy either, when he wouldn't give me any firm details of the event I deleted him. So if you DJ on the ska or scooter scene, watch out!
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    These kids nowadays who think they're "gangstas", would crap their pants and scream for their Mums if they came face to face with some of the original gangs (hypothetically that is due to most of the OGs being in their fifties and sixties now!).
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    Apologies for my comment, I thought it was light hearted....
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    Let's just ride the storm out until the hipsters find the next thing to latch on to. I'm still young (46) and have only been on the scene for 18 years but even I know it's all about the records and getting together with mates and like minded soulies, NOT image and style.... The bloke in the cardigan, is his dad Freddie Garrity?
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    Whole Lotta Shaking In My Heart - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles You're A Wonderful One - Marvin Gaye Just My Imagination - The Temptations Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart - The Supremes Farewell My Love - The Temptations
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    I went to a blues dance in Handsworth, Birmingham in 1984 when I was only 16 (I looked about 30 lol). A black mate at college was going with his older brother and I asked to tag along. I was the only white person there and although I got a few looks, no trouble and people were impressed that I loved reggae. Not seen any racism on the Northern scene myself, although it is predominantly white attended.
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    Or Saun & Starr, Sharon Jones' backing singers who have released one of the greatest albums that I've heard in a long time.


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