Djmelismo

Hi Dave! Thanks for posting the link to the show, watched it yesterday. I like the Unsung series, have watched for instance their features on Donny Hathaway and the Clark Sisters on Youtube previously, and found them very interesting. Best, Melismo

Cee-Lo Green´s very talented and has a very powerful soul voice. Among his other recent top tracks are "Is It" and "You Don´t Shock Me Anymore", which were doing the rounds early summer on free legal download. You can hear them here if you wish: https://melismo.podomatic.com/entry/2010-07-01T11_52_51-07_00

Woke up this morning, switched on the computer to read my local newspaper in digiversion and saw the news about Solomon Burke´s passing. Very sad. One of the first (earliest and best) soul artists. Had the pleasure of hearing and watching him in concert a few years ago when he visited a local venue in Sweden where I live, he was sitting down throughout the whole concert, sitting down on a thrown as a King Solomon, or King of Soul. He came across as a very warm and friendly person who liked to converse with the audience and he gave us a wonderful performance featuring both old and new songs. One of his many children (or was it grandchildren) was in the band, a very energetic fellow who looked like a smaller and much more athletic version of Solomon B. An unforgettable evening. And looks like today will be a Solomon Burke day, will have to treat myself to some of the man´s best music today. Solomon Burke...R.I.P. /Melismo

Hi Barry! Done some backtracking listening to your last few shows and my top favourites from the most recent show must be this four-in-a-row string of pearls: Priscilla Price - Only Yesterday Geneva label... Lamont Dozier - Why Ain't My Love Enough Sony Records...1981 DEEP SOUL CELLAR Charles Wright - Man FromThe Sky Cat label...1973 Deceptions - Of All The Hearts Brooks label... Best regards, Melismo

When this guy pulls out a record he puts his thumb/fingers on the vinyl in a way that I´ve never seen a proper record collector/dealer do! Don´t want any greasy fingermarks on the record that I´m going to play. Also, his record collection can´t be worth that much if nobody is willing to pay. The value is decided in the interplay between what the seller think it´s worth and what the buyer is willing to put in, so he either has to lower his price or donate the collection if it is the preservation aspect that is most dear to him.

I have this box, bought it a couple of years after it first came out and got it really cheap. As a collector I also felt the necessity to have all those albums in original format of course, although admittedly as you rightly pointed out the box contains a booklet with original artwork and sleeve notes etc. Some of my friends bought the box at around the same time, but although I´ve been to many record fairs I haven´t seen it in a long while, even been told that it´s been pretty scarce during the last 20 years, but have no reason to believe that it should be valuable? If I´m mistaken I´m sure somebody will put me right. Collectors want the original albums, and the younger and/or unititiated peeps who want to discover Bobby Womack probably would go for some CD comp/box set or even download his catalogue in digiformat. Although me and most of my friends hold his earlier work in highest esteem, there is no denying that The Poet I and II albums were two notable exceptions, they rank among the best soul albums of the 80´s, and are not included in the box. So all in all, it is a great box you have, definitely great value for money for the buyer since there´s no denying the quality of the music contained therein, the box is also probably quite scarce, but I doubt that it´s a valuable item. Hope this helps. Best, Melismo

Will your new record room be on the ground floor or will it be upstairs? In my first house I had my record room on the second floor and the floor sank about one centimetre during my years in that house. I am mainly a collector of LPs (also 45s and CD) and the weight of my massive collection was too much for the floor. Also in my third home, a flat, the floor sank a bit. Currently I am redecorating and refurbishing my home, so my records are in a disarray at the moment, which is why it would be unwise of me to take a photo and post on here. But I do have a large record room crammed with LPs and CDs stored (normally in strict alphabetical order) in bookshelves and on top of those bookshelves I have boxes (all the same colour) with my 45s in them. Used to also have other music-related items in there, such as music books/magazines/videos/DVDs etc. in the same room, but had to move them due to lack of space. Once it´s time for me to restore my record room again and get it back in perfect order I´m planning on placing my old computer in there too, I don´t even need to have it connected to the Internet, just planning on having it permanently connected with my USB-turntable, since I rip lots of vinyl as I often need it in digital format too and I can save it directly to my external harddrive, which can then easily be connected to my other computer which will be connected to the Internet for me to easily share some of my tunes with fellow net-based soulies. You can cram lots of records into a room and turn it into an archive, or can can make it a bit more cosy and welcoming, buy putting up curtains, some flowers, comfortable chairs etc, it all comes down to the size of the room, the size of your record collection and whether you want to spend a lot of quality time in that room, or just go there to pick up a record and then go into another room to play it. It´s always good to have some sort of listening facilities in the record room and some headphones as not to disturb your family members or close neighbours.

Hi there! Time for a new soul music podcast, here´s episode #35: FAMILY CIRCLE - I Hope You Really Love Me (1973) GLASS ft. JOHN WILLIAMS - You Are The One (1983) INGER LISE RYPDAL - Changes (1979) THE PERFECT CIRCLE - This Love Is Mine (1977) FRANCHISE - Do You Love Me Tonite (1987) MIZZ - (I Wanna) Make It With You (1980) HOTT CITY - Peaks And Valleys (1979) CONGRESS ALLEY - Loneliness Is (1973) RON PREYER - If You Don´t Want My Love (1978) COLORBLIND - The Best In Me (1984) DARNELL WILLIAMS - It's You (1983) D´RAY SONSHINE - This Feels Right (2009) CARLTON THOMPSON - Love Conquers All (1987) KEESHA - I'm Goin´ Crazy (1999) CHARIZZ - A Good Time (2001) SULE - Feels Good (2010) J. RED - In Your Dreams (2010) JAYE Q - Remix (2010) MS. MONIQUE - Tonight (2010) Listen/DL: https://www.zshare.ne...990160ce52d89c/ All the best, Melismo

Hi there! Here´s mix #34: BROADWAY - Take Me In Your Arms (1979) CARESS - I Just Want To Be A Part Of You (1977) WILLIAM HUDSON III - Love So Great (1985) THE FRIENDS BAND - Two Of A Kind (1980) BL...BLUS - Better Days Are Coming (1976) BRIEF ENCOUNTER - Total Satisfaction (1978) THE D.E.E.P. - Lockdown (1997) STEVE WILLIAMSON - Evol Lover (1992) LISA NILSSON - Say It (1989) CELENA DUNCAN - You´ve Got The Love I Need (1981) SPUR OF THE MOMENT - Put Me Down (1987) BRUCE HATHCOCK - Everlasting Love (2009) KENNY WESLEY - Serenity (2008) TOP SHELF - Love Is Gone (1980) SOULKISS - I Tried To Forget You (2010) THE NEO-JAZZ PROJECT - Love Surreal (2010) 5th AVE - Everything Is Everything (2004) HEAT - Your [sic] All I Need (2005) BRYN CHRISTOPHER - The Way You Are (2008) Listen/DL: https://www.zshare.net/audio/79913901d75b7ea3/ All the best, Melismo

Hi Bob! Excellent show again! My top favourites being the following: Distants - All Right Lamont Anthony - I didn't know Junior McCants - Help my love Boobie Knight and the Universal Lady - A woman will make you love Rayfield Reid and the Supernaturals - Treat you right Sammie Relford and the Avengers of Soul - Me-o-mi Lonnie Robinson - Are you sure you want to give me your love Executive Force - What's your fantasy Regards, Melismo

Hi Barry! Enjoyed the show as always and these were my favourites this time: Clyde Dean - I Don't Need Her Dorothy Moore - Just The One I've Been Looking For Sunset Jubilees - The Old Account Was Settled Willie Rogers - I Want To Thank You Lou Johnson - Little Girl Laural Holy Spiritualaires - Remember Me Fuzzy - Cry No More Sugar Pie DeSanto - My Baby's Got Soul Patterson Brothers - Nobody Knows But Jesus And Me Mitch Mitchell (feat.Gene King) - Never Walk Out On You Don´t know whether you spot my comments, but hope you do. Regards Melismo

Hi there! It´s that time again, here is... DJ MELISMO SOUL MIX #33 BLAST - Betcha Wanna Be Here (1986) BOBBY FINCH - Get A Hold Of Yourself (1983) FUTURE WORLD ORCHESTRA - Desire (1982) ZOE HEYWOOD - Your Love (1987) WILLIS DEMPO - What's Your Name (1991) DOUG PARKINSON & THE SOUTHERN STAR BAND - Rainbow In Your Eyes (1979) THE BOTTOM LINE - That's The Way To Go (1976) CONRAD BENJAMIN - I Didn´t Love You (1982) FORMULA 5 - Back To Love (1985) RORY BLOCK - I Made It All By Myself (1975) CRACK OF DAWN - Certain Kind Of Woman (1981) CROSSWIND - Fire (It´s Getting Hot) (1987) GASTON - You Don´t Love Me (1982) CHRISTIAN GAUBERT - Sweet Maryline (1979) CHRIS YOUNGBLOOD - In Love With You (2010) TATE - Tell Me Cutie (2004) TERRELL PHILLIPS - Get With You Tonight (2006) 2ND - I Got You (2008) TASHAWN KING - Promise (2004) GLORIA TAYLOR - Grounded Part 1 (1969) HIRTH MARTINEZ - Love Song (1977) Outro Listen/download: https://www.zshare.net/audio/7872561236f7fdc5/ Hope you enjoy the tunes! Best, Melismo

Hi Bob! Welcome back to the airwaves. Quality show as always from your good self: My picks from your latest show: Junior McCants - The boy needs a girl Fiestas - Think smart Jean Shy - I belong to you Belita Woods - That's when I'll stop loving you Barbara Lynn - Give him his freedom Carol Anderson - We've got enough Chymes - My baby's gone away Cosmos Universal Band - Back home together Lyde Fisher and Giles - Serve me right to suffer Chants - I've been trying Steven Buford and Almaree West - Your partner in love Twilight Band - Put your trust in me Billy Butterfly and Butterfly Dream - Save if for a rainy day Regards, Melismo

SOUL-SOURCE MODERN SOUL CD-SWAP DJ MELISMO BLUE-EYED SOUL FAVOURITES 1. ANITA SOUL - Love Is All That Matters (2009) EMI CD 2. BARRABAS - Thank You Love (1975) Atco LP 3. BOBBY MARTIN - Don't Give Up (1983) MCA LP 4. BROOKLYN DREAMS - Love Love's Desire (1979) Casablanca LP 5. CHERYL LADD - Skinnydippin' (1978) Capitol LP 6. CORY BRAVERMAN - Take It Or Leave It (1976) Phantom LP 7. CORY WELLS - You´re My Day (1978) A&M LP 8. FLYERS - My Lady (1978) Bankahtoh LP 9. FRANNIE GOLDE - Time Has A Way (And It´s Getting Better) (1977) Atlantic 45 10. HAMILTON, JOE FRANK & DENNISON - Now That I´ve Got You (1976) Playboy LP 11. HOFSTONE - Not Everyday (Love Falls On You) (2004) Soul Dog CD 12. JAMES FELIX - Open Up (1980) Light LP 13. KAREN SILVER - Crazy For Your Love (1981) RFC LP 14. LONETTE McKEE - Maybe There Are Reasons (1978) Warner Bros LP 15. MADELAINE - Who Is She And What Is She To You (1978) Chisound LP 16. MICHAEL McDONALD - Walk On By (2008) Motown CD 17. PAUL JABARA - Slow Dancing (1977) Casablanca LP 18. RENEÈ GEYER - It's Been Such A Long Time (1974) RCA LP 19. SPUTZ - Love TKO (1994) Saturn CD 20. VICKI SUE ROBINSON - High On Your Love (1979) RCA LP THANK YOU FOR ALL THE DISCS I HAVE RECEIVED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS CD SWAP! EXCELLENT COMPILATIONS FROM EACH AND EVERYONE!!!! Cheers, Melismo (Mats)

Fair question(s), how many haven´t followed through? Who (names please) haven´t sent out their discs yet? It´s good to know considering there may be more CD swaps ahead... Might be a good idea to send PMs to those individuals to inquire whether we can expect a disc from them or whether it´s time to finally close the swap.

Hi Barry! Those were some wonderful tunes you played, especially pleased to hear these: Buddy Grubbs - I'm Telling You Objectives - Love Went Away Sensational Skylarks Of Detroit - A Little More Grace Southern Faith Singers - Trouble In My Way Creations - It's Gotta Be This Way Al Green & Laura Lee - People Get Ready Allison and Calvin Turner - Yeah Memories Heartstoppers - When The Hurt Comes Back Regards Melismo

Hej Sebastian! Thanks for posting. Very funky and very enjoyable sounds in there! My picks: Tommy Dent - Soul Thing - COBBLESTONE Al Johnson & Angela Coulter - You Got To Make It For Yourself - B.S.P. SOUL CITY Delshan & Love Children - Angela Baby - JACHELLE Barbara Stant - My Mind Holds On To Yesterday - SHIPTOWN Jesus Alvarez - Please Stay, Don't Go - VIBRATION Reginald Milton & The Soul Jets - Clap Your Hands - MILTON Hollis Dixon And The Keynotes - Go Away With Me - FAME Vibrations - 'Cause You're Mine - EPIC T.C. Lee & The Bricklayers - Up And Down The Hill - KING Marcia Hines - You Gotta Let Go - WIZARD Casual-T - Hands Off - 56 HOPE ROAD Althea Spencer - Take Me Baby - AV INTERNATIONAL Jo Stance - Hey Girl - RICKY-TICK Fellows - Let's Make It Last - SOLID HIT Cheers, Melismo

Hi Barry! Another top quality show. My picks: Jimmy Elledge - You Can't Stop A Man In Love Creation - It's Gotta Be This Way Clay Brown - Why You Want To Change Canton Spirituals - Mississippi Po Boy Chi-Lites - Love At It's Best Lyrics - How A Woman Does Her Man Soul Stirrers - Heaven Is My Home Lou Johnson - Nearer Regards Melismo

Top names in soul music, such as The Supremes, Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles, recorded jingle songs for Coca Cola back in the day. Well, later on their main rivals Pepsi hooked up with Michael Jackson...lol...

True, but I seem to remember that there is one particular album which is a bit harder to find than the others and thus a tad bit more expensive. Am I right and if so what is the title of that more elusive album?

Maybe not exactly what you were driving at Steve, but similar to the Budweiser example brought up by Bob in previous post: In my latest podcast (see radio/media section of the forum) third track is a brilliant modern soul dancer from Marvin Swimpson played off a `black music´ album released by hamburger chain McDonalds entitled McRhythm, consisting of demos sent to the company from various aspiring artists. Best, Melismo

It won´t, here´s another post bringing the thread back up to the top of the page again. I love this group too, definitely one of the finest soul-funk groups to come out of the UK. I revisit their albums from time to time, and a special favourite for me too of course is their wonderful rendition of the "Angel" classic. I actually thought they released three albums (the first AND the last one being selftitled?!), but not 100% sure and cannot check right now because my record collection is in a bit of a disarray at the moment. Best, Melismo

Thanks for the kind words mate, glad you´re enjoying the tunes . Cheers, Melismo

Thanks Garv, love that "Liberation" tune too, went straight to Youtube, so listening to that clip right now as I type Thanks for the positive comments mate - much appreciated! Best, Melismo

Hi Bob! Enjoyed the show - you know, I always do - and these were my favourites this time around: Sir George (Geno) Washington - Could it be I'm falling Pat Livingston - You be I would (if I could) King Davis Houserockers - We all make mistakes sometimes Vals - I'm stepping out with my memories Freda Harris and the Birmingham Rhythm Section - Feeling funky Lyde, Fisher, and Giles - I always love you Everlife - Dream machine Vernon Steve Weakley - Now and forever Larry Rawls - Let's stay together Best regards, Melismo