Goldsoul

August 30

Hi- Feel free for a rach out. Looks like a good haul. I’m probably the only person who ever met all parties involved. Robert, Eugene on lead, Tony Camillo RIP and Mike Szymanski, who also owned the Phoof label.
I can link you to Rob Paladino if you wish to talk to him.

August 30

7 hours ago, Mackwell said:

Hi everyone, by chance I have acquired a treasure trove that seems to be the old stock of records, master tapes, and promotional photos, etc. that belonged to one of the the owners of the defunct record label Sandbag Records in New York. This includes some original copies of "you don't love me" as well as some interesting metal recording discs that I am looking to identify.

So far I have not played them or attempted to do anything to them because they are so fragile.

The information from Robert Paladino in the article on the history of the record mentions early demos, so I believe these might be them or some versions of them. If anyone can give me some advice on how to identify them / any insight it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

August 10

5 hours ago, Benji said:

I‘ve read somewhere that Dave Evison is behind some/most/all recent Northern Soul 45s on Charly. Is this correct?

The company select qualified compilers for specific titles. Dave lent his hand to the Mr M’s release.

11 minutes ago, Peter99 said:

Is there any need for comments like that? You sure can be prickly when you want to be Kev.

Peter

With good cause!

August 9

On 07/08/2024 at 18:24, Soulman said:

Hi all,

Does anyone have a contact for Charly Records? With the resurrection of the label I'm hoping this isn't another scam as per The Nurons issue on whatever label it was - Brewerytown springs to mind (yeah, I never received neither the issue or demo from them but did get a copy courtesy of Happy Feet on here for which I am eternally grateful). I ordered the Mill Evans quite some time ago but have received nothing. Anyone else had the same issue as I saw people posting on Facebook that their copy had arrived and even seen it on set lists when played out. I haven't checked my Paypal transaction history yet to get the date but I know it's been a while.

Steve

Why haven’t you contacted them direct? Another scam……..that’s pretty nasty aimed at a company trading for half a century.
sales@charly.co.uk or contact them via the website www.charlydirect.com

August 9

4 hours ago, Geeselad said:

Out of interest who owns Charlie, now?

The owner is Jean Luc Young. Celebrating 50 years as a record company with excellent product. See them on line www.charlydirect.com

August 9

On 08/08/2024 at 15:43, Soulman said:

That's what I'd seen hence my question. As stated above by Happy Feet, shipping could be from 6th August. I will wait another week although my initial enquiries to Charly have proved fruitless to date.

Steve

sales@charly.co.uk

52 minutes ago, Roburt said:

Didn't Charly first go 'off-shore' when they were in trouble for releasing Chess tracks (to Holland I seem to recall).

Another scandalous comment from one of life’s great trouble makers!

1 hour ago, Roburt said:

Didn't Charly do a big promotion at the recent Blackpool weekender ... utilising Levanna, the leader of the Bristol soul crew. Think their new NS 45's were launched at the event. I'm sure the promoters of that event (Richard Searling, etc.) would know who to contact at Charly.

sales@charly.co.uk

All clear?

August 2

Top quality buyer. Superb Rod.

June 18

22 minutes ago, Windlesoul said:

Just heard Buzz Cason passed away. Between him and Mac Gayden, they were responsible for writing and producing a ton of huge country, soul and pop hits in the '60s and beyond. When I tracked Buzz down for "House of Broken Hearts: The Soul of 1960s Nashville", he was intrigued to hear of the UK rare soul scene's interest in lesser known material that he had a hand in. In all, a really accommodating, friendly guy who helped me nail more than a few Nashville tales for the book.

Sad news indeed.
A quick reminder of the great body of work from Cason/Gayden Mac Gayden talks Soul

June 10

4 hours ago, Stephen Houghton said:

All the comments are quite varied and interesting. As for me a old duffer from a era when the music and venue just did it ,but lately we probably go to about one a mth now mainly the cost is getting silly.hotel now £150 and the cost of the night runs at about £200.the last one last week was the Kings Hall alldayer never been before even though we live in Stoke but thought we would give it a try ,we stayed 2hrs and left ,we were cheesed off with drunks on the dance floor and beer on the floor and if that wasn't bad enough the music was just mediocre at best .After 45yrs of souling it about I think our time has come to call it a day but who knows

What an absolute load of nonsense. Tell us about the mediocre music played by Jordan Wilson, Ginger Taylor, Mick Taylor, Rob Smith, Hitsville Chalky, Sean Chapman, Ozz Osborne?

There were no drunks at all in that building on Saturday.
You live in Stoke but you’ve never been to the King’s Hall before……….

Although we are back to All Nighters from September, last Saturday was a terrific display of some of the best and rarest 45’s the scene has to offer.

April 9

Eddie- Perfectly understandable theory due to B&S articles but Van McCoy was a man of mystery when recording and he taught Chris Bartley well.
I’m not in any way trying to muddy waters, but I have spent time with Bill Downs(co-owner of Right On) and Chris Bartley.
Returning to an earlier posting whereby I said ‘Downs didn’t know of a Marke Chris Jackson…….well I have an update……nether does Caesar Berry of the Tymes……he just messaged me. Now his memory(like all us) could be fading, but they had a Top 10 with ‘You Little Trustnaker’ and he doesn’t know him!

Clearly a matter of opinion, but it easy to divert attention to others when under contract. Ron Dunbar was also a friend and he happily took the plaudits for Freda Payne’s multi million seller , in contrast to the heavy rumors H-D-H wrote it.
Dave Godin was a great journalist with an imagination who could easily have had to play along with whatever scenario he was faced with at the time. Best if we keep an open mind and keep looking for clues

April 5

4 hours ago, Blackpoolsoul said:

Spotted this quote Kev

"Chris Jackson came to us through a manager called Bill Barnes. Bill Barnes was a New York based manager that worked with a lot of Philadelphia acts. He was responsible for the Ad-Libs, he also worked with Van McCoy and that’s how we got connected to Chris Jackson. He came to London and that’s when we met him."

https://www.britishrecordshoparchive.org/shops/soul-city/

The article is flawed! Bill Downs he means not Barnes. As mentioned before Bill Downs was a friend of mine.

April 5

37 minutes ago, Mickey Finn said:

This is from Discogs, where it also says that Chris Jackson was an alias used by Marke.

https://www.discogs.com/artist/2158104-Marke-Jackson

Yet Bill mentioned to me ‘he didn’t know who Jackson was. Could have easily been Van or Bartley on lead with a stooge brought in for a photo shoot.
Bill at the time was arranging press/publicity for the ‘Fantastic Puzzles’……..i doubt they were the same group as the image, more Pat Adams and Greg Carmichael.
Bill was a creative and talented guy.
I still don’t believe the vocalist is ‘Chris/Marke Jackson on ‘I’ll Never Forget You.
Chris Bartley lived near me in New Jersey in 1981 and continually mentioned the amount of sessions he did for Van and others.

April 4

1 hour ago, Simon T said:

they all sound the same to me

Chris - marke - van

I doubt there is a Chris Jackson. Bill Downes(RIP) was a friend of mine. He managed the Ad Libs, Chris Bartley and the Jelly Beans.
He had never heard of Jackson.
I agree…….they do sound similar. So, sticking one’s neck out……figure on Bartley or McCoy as Jackson. I thought that in 1975 and still do.

April 4

1 hour ago, Julianb said:

Sorry, don't know. Maybe Frank Elson, Franny O'Brien or Ian Levine could help. Unfortunately one or two who may have known have sadly passed away.

Julian- Are we sure there is a ‘Chris Jackson’?

Regardless of the image of him, my moneys on Chris Bartley or Van McCoy. Both had strong falsetto voices.
Soul Junction recently released one of my discoveries by Van- April/Blackwood acetate.
Unless someone categorically prove there is a ‘CJ’………I go with CB or VM as the recorders of ‘Since There’s No Doubt’

April 3

3 hours ago, Chalky said:

Why? Enough people with the original

Karl- I think he means…..as there are so many gigs these days, it’s doubtful many would not have an original to play.

March 31

Sammy lived in Plainfield. NJ.
Jamie Gayden(Harold Lipsius) signed him as Tyrone Ashley in 1968.
Blackwell did have a notorious name for ‘leaning on’ competitors.
The argument was a regular occurrence in the business. George was asked to help and finance the new single ‘Job Opening’ which he did……but does that give him a financial interest?

Following a period of zero sales, Sammy and the group decided to go it alone omitting Blackwell from any future dealings. George clearly didn’t agree.
Back to the light blue reissue……..the wording on the label that Sam supplied ie Tyrone Ashley, could have been some sort of smoke screen, but it wouldn’t have made any difference, apart from 10 copies I gave to Stan Krause(Catamount/Journal Square) the rest were distributed in the UK……..without much success.

March 31

Well fellas…………it’s totally and utterly legal.
Ian Levine hooked me up with Sammy Campbell in 1975 and he pressed 500 copies.
Remember Ian was already dealing with Sam(Tyrone Ashley). I continued a friendly relationship with Sam over the years, topping off with an appearance by the only 3 surviving members(at the time) in 2006 for a Soultripusa appearance at the Hilton, New Brunswick, NJ.
Ironically Sammy was nervous at the time of manufacture, citing George Blackwell as an interested party but also as a hostile one.
Apparently GB had manufactured the initial promo and failed to do anything with it, leaving the band to fund their own release in late 1965.

March 5

14 minutes ago, Greedy Mick said:

Very sad news. Another great artist gone.

Love and prayers to his family and friends..

I have always loved baby I'm sorry possibly more than I'll never know why. But 2 great songs of which I am thankful for.

I have often wondered if he sang on thee checkers lack of love as it is a similar voice??

Rip Freddie, and show those angels how a soul record should be sang...

He didn’t but Dave Newman, born David Nunez did.

March 3

March 3

FREDDIE CHAVEZ. RIP

https://youtu.be/ah1-N22b3Yw

Freddie appeared at Soultripusa Las Vegas 2018

The New Mexico Music Awards 3d · Marco Nunez tells us that a New Mexico legend passed last evening. Freddie Chavez has died at the age of 76. Freddie was the little engine that could. He began his career in 1959 at the age 11 and never looked back. Born and raised in Albuquerque, Freddie loved his town and the Duke City loved him back. He played in a band all through high school, performing at high school sock hops and weddings on the weekends. His bands, The Freddie Chavez Foundation and Spinning Wheel were the most popular bands in the state for many years, so in demand that they would often be booked for two or more events on the same day. In the 60s, Freddie was best known for the Northern Soul anthem, 'They'll Never Know Why'. Freddie was not afraid to change with the times. While he loved playing Spanish music and corridos, he would also adapt to the newer funk, psychedelic rock and soul of the late 60s and early 70s. When everyone else was showing up with a 4 piece rock ensemble, Freddie was touring with a full horn and rhythm section, dressed in a tux and making sure his band was also appropriately dressed. If you weren't, you got fined a dollar. The Foundation always had the best gigs at hotels and opening for giants in the music industry. As the years rolled by, Freddie wanted to spend more time with his family. He married his high school sweetheart and raised three girls. He downsized his band, but the demand for his music always kept him on stage. Eventually, it was just Freddie and Sal Garcia (on saxophone) playing small lounges and finally just Freddie as a solo act, his audience following him wherever he went. He played every weekend until his health prevented him from doing so. Freddie was a human jukebox. You could ask for anything, from country to blues to rock to your favorite polka and he could play it. His voice was incredible and he could bring you to tears or make you stand up and cheer. Freddie was inducted into the New Mexico Music Hall of Fame in 2005, well before other New Mexico legends like Al Hurricane or Glen Campbell were so honored. The music of New Mexico and the industry we know today was built on a solid foundation of people like Freddie Chavez. He will truly be missed.

Freddie(Left) (John Wagner owner of Look right)

September 5, 2023

On 03/09/2023 at 13:11, Soulboy60 said:

I was wondering what forgotten tune people would re-activate and what forgettable tune they would burn.

So for me I would re-activate 'Devil made me do it' by 'The Natural four,.. Ok, hold on a minute. I know that this tune is a bit left field but then I could name many others that are. I remember when this was getting plays at the Casino it would pack the floor,. yes, it really did, in fact it packed the floor everywhere for a while and it provoked some great dancing too. I love this tune, it's a real banger, in my eyes everything that 'Northern Soul' is and I think it should definitely be getting plays again. Go on give it a listen again, you'll see what I mean.

Now my forgettable tune that I think should be burned is 'Can't live this way' by Barnaby Bye'. OH MY WORD! What an absolute load of CRAP this is! I recently read and I quote,' This record is a monster tune',... Monstrous, I think they meant to say. Out of 'Mecca' this has to be one of the all time crappest tunes I've ever heard, it was crap then and it's crap now, what the DJ who first played this out was thinking is anyone's guess. There ain't no soul in these old grooves. This record should definitely by BURNED!

You may not agree with what I write but that's OK you don't have to. What I would like to know is what forgotten tune you would re-activate and what forgettable tune you would gladly burn? I think there's a lot to choose from especially the 'burners' as many of us who were there back in the day when all sorts of rubbish was getting played can testify to. Let me know, love to see what you all come up with.

Good topic. Interesting to see how we all react towards DJ spins then & now.
I too have many I could easily bin, but there’s a flip side to soulfulness and credible recordings….the dancer. They make the hits.

I think I may have been the first to discover Barnaby Bye, after being given a promo by a dear friend Tony Gioe. At the time I had just left the Casino, so any new finds of interest went to Ian Levine. He was the one who ran with it even though it started to happen on the NY disco scene. That aside, UK dancers loved it as soulful as it isn’t.
Ironically, fast forward to around 8 years ago, Richard Searling and I hosted a show together every Sunday on Smooth 70’s. We had a variety of hit makers on the show from that decade and the Alessi brothers were one. Unannounced they played us an acoustic version of ‘Can’t Live This Way’.
Certainly different but does have a fan base in certain quarters

On a side note……Cats Eyes-Life is the worst record ever made

September 1, 2023

Levanna Mclean, DJ/Dancer,Influencer and Promoter has been the young face of Northern Soul for over a decade.

From Sunday September 3rd she joins 45 Radio(8pm) to offer her selections with Northern Soul Greatest Hits

She came to be seen from her YouTube dance videos which have garnered over 26 Million Views over the years. As the first and Original Youtube star, Levanna was the trailblazer for bringing Northern Soul to wider audiences and putting a fresh new outlook on the music. She uses her creativity to bring the music to the forefront and her videos have contained interviews, dance videos, comedy and art and any ideas which demonstrate her passion for the music. She has worked on high profile projects in the Music, TV and Fashion Industry including being on the BRITS, Strictly, BBC Proms, Show Studio and iD Magazine. Her work with Universal music resulted in one of their compilations reaching the number 1 spot. She is currently promoting one of the best Northern Soul club nights in the country with a strong youth following and growing scene in her home city. She loves connecting with people and gets a lot of joy from seeing others getting into Northern soul.

August 31, 2023

2 minutes ago, Patto said:

Im aware that this was an Unissued 1966 mirwood recording which appeared on Soul Fox..later uncovered as by the Mirettes.

But did it ever get an official vinyl release...I know the Jackie Lee got a Kent issue but did the Belles/Mirettes

The single on Soul Fox was official as the label had full rights to Mirwood in 1974. They may have used the incorrect title due to lack of research, but they clearly had rights to Mirwood product. It would have been a brilliant release even for President/Jay Boy back in day.
Goldmine released most of the Mirwood catalogue with Ace continuing to unearth and release label gems post 2000.

August 31, 2023

This was not the first official SoultripUSA. The one described above did not trade as such. The poster headlines his topic Soultripusa, that brand is one created by us! The first time that was used to describe the series was 2004 in Los Angeles.. 350 Attended followed by more in New Jersey/Philadelphia then Chicago/Detroit, followed by Orlando/Miami concluding in Las Vegas 2018.
The events were promoted by Goldsoul in conjunction with specialists Travelbag.
Over 500 artists, producers, songwriters were attracted with more than 60 Live performances.

June 7, 2023

I had the pleasure of playing songwriter Billy Vera both the Idle Few and PJ Proby versions quite a while ago. Really good song and superb by the Idle Few

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