We’re thrilled to unveil the professionally produced trailer for The Embers: The Bobby Tomlinson Story!
This video captures the heart and soul of Bobby’s journey with one of the most iconic bands in Carolina Beach Music history.
Take a sneak peek into the stories, the music, and the legacy that have inspired generations.
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Soul music lovers, The Embers: The Bobby Tomlinson Story is now officially available as an eBook and paperback through online retailers worldwide including Amazon. This comprehensive biography traces the rise of The Embers, led by original drummer Bobby Tomlinson, who steered the band through six decades of Beach Music history. But for Northern Soul enthusiasts, this book offers something especially compelling. Inside are numerous nods to the fervent UK Northern Soul crowd, who championed The Embers’ soul-infused sounds as early as the 1960s.
The book explores The Embers’ connection with soul aficionados on both sides of the Atlantic, showcasing stories from collectors, DJs, and fans who helped bring songs like Just Crazy 'Bout You and Aware of Love to prominence in Northern Soul clubs. The final chapter, dedicated to this transatlantic appreciation, features a special shoutout to Big Man Records, the UK label known for remastering and re-releasing these rare treasures on 45. Their careful restoration has breathed new life into classic Embers tracks, making them once again essential spins on UK dance floors.
Whether you’re a long-time fan or a curious newcomer, The Embers: The Bobby Tomlinson Story is a testament to the timeless power of soul and a vibrant reminder of the Northern Soul crowd’s vital role in The Embers’ enduring legacy.
UPDATE: THE HEEEY BABY DAYS OF BEACH MUSIC, chronicling stories of the bands, venues and times that were the late 1960s, is now available as an eBook as a download. Tap to view this Soul Source News/Article in full
Greg Haynes’ massive 13-pound book—THE HEEEY BABY DAYS OF BEACH MUSIC-- chronicling stories of the bands, venues and times that were the late 1960s is now available as an eBook! It is available through Buy Beach Music website as a thumb drive or via a “we transfer” file at:
https://buybeachmusic.com/Heeey-Baby-Days-of-Beach-Music-eBook-Download-heeeybabyebook-download.htm
First published in hardback in 2006, the award-winning coffee-table sized book has been out of print since 2009. The thumb drive and “we transfer” download version contain a new Epilogue that lists the later released CDs 15-17 and how the book helped inspire satellite/Internet radios’ Carolina Shag channel as bonus content. The eBook contains 557 pages and over 800 photographs.
I hope this is okay to ask on this forum, but I'm curious if anyone has ever heard a "live" full or extended song recording of Bobby Moore and the Rhythm Aces "Searching For My Baby?" I've seen one abbreviated or partial video on Youtube but never seen or heard a full covering of the song. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.