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Here is the link to the article. It's a good article for someone who hasn't heard NS, plus it has a good bit of history about the Wheel not everyone may know. https://www.collectorsweekly.com/articles/an-interview-with-northern-soul-dance-club-proprietor-ivor-abadi/

Hi Everyone, I know that eBay UK changed a while ago so that store listings were showing up with the regular auction listings. This is what is planned for the eBay.com stores on 30 March. I've always had reasonably good sales in the current store format, but I'm wondering what other users' experiences have been in the UK? I'm assuming the change has been for the good? Cheers, BMSF

I clean all of the records I sell with a soft cloth with washing-up liquid with a dry soft cloth, as I play and visually grade all of the records.

Hi All, Is there a listing anywhere of soul specialist radio shows, internet soul stations, etc. online anywhere? Many thanks, Tim

Sorry, it's Mallia Franklin.

Rosalind "Mallia" Franklin made her heavenly transition this morning (2/5/2010) at 10:25am PST. She went peacefully. Thank you every one for the love and prayers from all of her P-funk family, friends, fans & funkateers. She will live on this earth forever in all of our hearts. So play a Mallia song, a Parlet ...song or a P-Funk song today in her memory. She was the love of my life and I miss her forever. Mallia will be cremated. A private memorial service is being planned and will take place in Los Angeles.

Sean, This is the band! Yes, their first release was on ASI.

Hello Everyone, I have recently met with the lead singer of a 70s funk soul band from Minneapolis called Haze. Their first record and unreleased second record (as well as nearly impossible to find 45s) are quite collectible on the soul/funk scene, with copies shifting in the $75-$300 range for both LPs. Due to a record being saved from a dumpster and all sorts of amazing circumstances, the band has reformed. The band has remastered both releases for CD, with plans to re-release it on vinyl as well. I should make it clear that the band has no interest in signing to a label, but I have talked with them about getting the release out to the UK/Australia/Europe market. In meeting with the lead singer yesterday, I presented a few suggestions. One, I suggested the pressing of a 45 for DJs with an uptempo dance track (several songs they have recorded fit this description) with maybe a soul ballad/other track. They are interested in touring at some point (and I also suggested participating in SoulTrip 2011), but want to first focus on these two reissue projects. I mentioned to the lead singer that I would post something on SoulSource to see what thoughts/suggestions/ideas, etc. come forward. If a 45 is released, where does the wholelsale or retail price need to be, and the same for the CD? Thanks, everyone, and I look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards, Tim

Hi All, My soul 45 budget is somewhat limited, but the postperson dropped the first two gems into the mailbox today, plus the others I found at home in boxes: Dobie Gray/Look At Me/Cordak Records (unplayed!) The Platters/Sweet Sweet Lovin/Musicor (EX- and sounds great!) Aaron Neville/She Took You For A Ride Aaron Neville/A Hard Nut To Crack Aaron Neville/Why Worry Eddie Floyd/I've Never Found A Girl (To Love Me Like You Do) Dobie Gray/See You At The Go-Go Peggy Scott & Jo Jo Benson/Soulshake Joe Tex/Skinny Legs and All Flirtations/Nothing But A Heartache Joey Roberts/La La La La La Al Wilson/The Snake Marry Wells/Ain't It The Truth Solomon Burke/Love's Street and Fool's Road Etta James/Breaking Point Jimmy McCracklin/The Walk Brenton Wood/Two-Time Loser I'm very new to the soul scene (just a couple of years, but I'm proud to add these to my box!) Cheers, Tim

Hello Everyone, I just received this in an e-mail: Marshall Thompson, leader of The Chi-Lites, mourns the loss of his partner, Robert "Squirrel" Lester. Squirrel was an original member of The Chi-Lites. They have been sharing the stage together for the past 50 years and were about to celebrate their 50th Anniversary. Sad news, indeed.

Hi All, I've been digging through piles of records the last few weeks and have found some great soul tracks that have been absolutely ruined by mainstream artists. Rita Coolidge/(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson/(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay (on red vinyl!) O.B. McClinton/Who's Making Love Paul and Paula/You Send Me Anyone else?

I've got a promo copy of this record, but I'd like a M/M- stock copy if someone has one. PM me if you do, please.

I think it's an okay track, but I can't imagine dancing to it.

Hi Everyone, I just listed a stock Cajun Hart Got To Find A Way Warner Bros.-Seven Arts Records 7258 Northern Soul record w/Lover's Prayer. The labels are in VG+ condition with light ring wear. It plays VG to VG+ (almost VG+ due to storage wear) and plays M- with loud, clear play. I've started the bids at $9.99 US. It's running 7 days and has a $599.99 BIN option. Here's the link: https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360221278949 Best of luck, everyone!

Hi Everyone, I've run across a Cameo 45 I was quite surprised by. It's La La La La La from Joey Roberts, Cameo 440. I'm just wondering if this gets played out often, as it's a great track. Many thanks, Tim

Hi Everyone, Please find attached two lists of 45s. The vast majority of these are soul, northern soul and crossovers. There are a few other genres like psych, etc. on the list due to requests from a couple of mates, but most of what you'll find is soul. I can provide full condition details on the longer list. Most of the secondary list (part I) are new old stock 45s or close to it. On the second and third parts of those lists, condition will vary. I'm going to the UK this Wednesday, so if you're after anything, please let me know. I am set up to take PayPal and can send your orders from the UK to save you on postage. Thanks, everyone, and hope you see something you like! Tim 45 List (Part I).pdf Additional 45 List.pdf

Hello, I pulled $2000 out of thin air. I always start my auctions at $9.99, but I'm trying to shift this before my trip to the UK next week, so I only ran it for 3 days so it would end before I go. The B side is definitely a ballad. The A side is sort of in the middle of uptempo and midtempo. Definitions can vary, so that's why I am asking anyone interested to request audio clips. Cheers!

Here are 1-minute samples of each side. Hopefully this is an acceptable place. Unknown Soul 45 - I'll Love You (A).mp3 Unknown - Burning My Life (B).mp3 Unknown Soul 45 - I'll Love You (A).mp3 Unknown - Burning My Life (B).mp3

I did put up the clips yesterday under look at your box with clips, but they were removed by a mod. Now that it is up on eBay links, I will add them here tomorrow.

Hi All, I have listed an unknown uptempo/mid-tempo unknown soul 45 with a soul ballad flip on eBay. This definitely sounds like a final version, as the matrix numbers seem to be set up for an A and B side. I have started it a $9.99 with a buy it now at $2000, but will entertain all offers. I have samples of both tracks. https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=360212239854&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT Many thanks!

Any chance it could be Winfield Parker?

I was digging downstairs and came across one of those great unknown soul 45s that I'm hoping someone might be interested in and could help with value and identifying the artist. The A side is I'll Love You The Same Way. It sounds like a 70s soul song, very mid to uptempo, while the B side is sort of a mid-tempo number (that side did jump in a bit, but I'll give it a clean). Anyone interested? I can likely post a clip later.

Hi All, I've been doing a bit of a clearout downstairs and am trying to sell some LPs. Please let me know if any of these are of interest via PM or via olympian90@aol.com I will be in the UK 3-7 December, so these can be posted via Royal Mail to save you P&P. I can fit 7-8 LPs in one LP mailer. All LPs are completely open to negotiation. Cheers, Tim =============================================================================================== Nancy Wilson/Yesterday's Love Songs-Today's Blues/Capitol ST 2012/$10 Black Magic/Where Love Is/Atco SD 33-305/$25 Curtis Mayfield/Back To The World/Curtom CRS 8015/$20 Al Hudson and The Soul Partners/Especially For You/ABC Records AB-1001/$45 Harvey Mason/Marching In The Street/Arista AL 4054/$20 Mass Production/Welcome To Our World/Cotillion SD 9910/$15 Mass Production/Believe/Cotillion SD 9918/$15 Mass Production/Massterpiece/Cotillion SD 5218/$15 Moment Of Truth/So Much For Love 12"/Salsoul 12D-2009/$20 Sylvester/Do You Wanna Funk/Megatone MT 102/$25 Rose Royce/Strikes Again sealed LP/Warner Bros. WHK 3227/$15 Syreeta & G.C. Cameron/Rich Love, Poor Love sealed/Motown M6 891S1/$20 The Turtles/The Battle of The Bands/White Whale WWS 7118/$20 Grover Washington, Jr./Inner City Blues sealed/Kudu 03/$40 A Taste of Honey/Boogie Oogie Oogie 12"/Capitol 8507/$35 Bottom & Company Rock Bottom w/shrink/Gordy G6-977S1/$25 Dennis Coffey/Back Home sealed LP/Westbound WB 300/$35 Clifford Coulter/The Better Part of Me white label promo/Columbia NJC 35786/$40 Loleatta Holloway & Dan Hartman/Love Sensation/Ramd Horn RHR 3648 signed by Loleatta/$50 DiscoTech #2/Motown comp/$25 Sharon Brown/Specialize In Love UK 12"/Virgin VS 494-12/$25 Kool & The Gang/Celebremos/De-Lite DDS 503 DJ 12"/$40 Yellow Magic Orchestra/Computer Game 12" w/shrink/Horizon SP-12702/$25

There's a short sample of all of the tracks on Amazon.com The cover of Jimmy Ruffin's What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted is fairly good! https://www.amazon.com/Soulbook-Rod-Stewart/dp/B002OHOEFO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1256651612&sr=8-1 Let me know what you think.