New Recipes Volume 22

 

Headed into 2024 I planned to scale back on the New Recipes series, limiting it to just two two-parters -- one in summer for material released late 2023 to mid 2024, and one in winter mostly for material released later in the year -- however, the timing of the New Recipes Specials back in July made it seem like a little overkill. I meant to post the first one soon after, in early autumn but let myself get carried away with the chronological Deep Dish Delicacies Specials instead. Last month I finally dropped the summer edition and keeping with the blog's long-running tradition, we're kicking off this new year with the winter edition, enjoy.

 

101 - The Rumble - 2024 - Down In The City
102 - Memphis Royal Brothers w. Marcus Scott - 2024 - What Mothers Do
103 - Acantha Lang - 2024 - Grandma's Hands
104 - iSeeMusic - 2024 - Marmalade [inst]
105 - Kelly Finnigan - 2024 - His Love Ain't Real
106 - Fulton Street - 2024 - Kill 'Em With Kindness
107 - The Dip - 2024 - Doing The Thing
108 - Jalen Ngonda - 2024 - Anyone In Love
109 - Thee Sacred Souls - 2024 - Somebody Knew [mono]
110 - Los Yesterdays - 2024 - I Can't Feel [mono]
111 - The Freedom Affair - 2024 - Ain't Gonna Cry No More
112 - Kuja Orchestra - 2024 - Soulcity [inst]
113 - Isaac & The Soul Company - 2024 - Hummin' A Melody
114 - The California Honeydrops - 2024 - See Me Cry
115 - Willie West - 2024 - My Place
116 - Emilia Sisco - 2024 - Turn Up
117 - Dave Guy - 2024 - Still Standing [inst]
118 - Miller & The Other Sinners - 2024 - Two Different Minds
119 - Koko-Jean & The Tonics - 2024 - I Can't Stand You
120 - Sugaray Rayford - 2024 - Run For Cover
121 - Hackney Colliery Band & Selena Seballo - 2024 - I Choose You


201 - A Plane To Catch - 2024 - Le Chief [inst]
202 - The Buttshakers - 2024 - Cold World
203 - Quinn DeVeaux - 2024 - Give Love A Try
204 - Pale Jay - 2024 - Branch By Branch
205 - Gallowstreet - 2024 - Phoenix [inst]
206 - October London - 2024 - Don't Go
207 - Hil St. Soul - 2024 - I'm Done
208 - Myles Sanko - 2024 - Let Go
209 - Michelle David & The True-Tones - 2024 - Let Me Tell It
210 - Lady Blackbird - 2024 - Like A Woman
211 - Shawn Lee - 2024 - Preemptive Strike [inst]
212 - Vanessa Collier - 2024 - Shoulda Known Better
213 - The Rumble - 2024 - Up Until The Morning
214 - Fulton Street - 2024 - Doubts
215 - Zeshan B - 2024 - O Say Can You See?
216 - Bronze, Silver & Brass - 2024 - Conrad's Lesson [inst]
217 - The Soul Seeders - 2024 - Honey
218 - The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra & Willy Jordan - 2024 - You're Somebody Else's Baby Too
219 - Soultown Revivalists - 2024 - Livin'


NR#22

Deep Dish Delicacies Vol. 64 {1964 Special}

 

From the passing of the Civil Rights Act to the war in Vietnam, from Beatlemania and the Motown explosion to the tragic death of Sam Cooke, 1964 was an heavy year for black America and soul music. Highlighted here with an oversized 5-part offering, containing a total of 150 recordings, many mined from prior editions of Deep Dish Delicacies. However, a whopping 84 of the cuts here have not yet been featured in the series. Additionally, all tracks re-sourced and/or remastered for this project. Enjoy.

101 - Hoagy Lands - 1964 - Baby Come On Home (Atlantic 2217)  {DDD#24}
102 - Little Buster - 1964 - Lookin' For A Home (Jubilee 5491)  {DDD#31}
103 - Grover Mitchell - 1964 - What Happened To You? (TCF 09)  {DDD#19}
104 - Danny White - 1964 - Love Is A Way Of Life (ABC-Paramount 10589)
105 - O.V. Wright & The Keys - 1964 - That's How Strong My Love Is (Goldwax 106) [meefs]
106 - Fontella Bass - 1964 - This Would Make Me Happy (Sonja 2006)
107 - Lee Maye - 1964 - Even A Nobody (Needs Someone To Love) (Jamie 1287)
108 - Charles Farren - 1964 - Alone (Hawk 202) (Limelight 3030)
109 - Johnny Copeland - 1964 - There's A Blessing (Golden Eagle 105) [stereo]
110 - Bobby Long - 1964 - I Had To Come Back (Skymac 1011)  {DDD#37}
111 - Betty Harris - 1964 - Now Is The Hour (Jubilee 5480) [stereo]  {DDD#41}
112 - Sam Cooke - 1964 - A Change Is Gonna Come (RCA Victor 47-8486) [stereo]
113 - Sugar Pie DeSanto - 1964 - My Baby's Got Soul (Unissued Checker) [stereo]  {DDD#08}
114 - Gene Allison - 1964 - Fading Love (Paradise 1010)
115 - Cody Black - 1964 - Move On (D-Town DT-1032)
116 - Spence James - 1964 - Get It Over (Circle 952)
117 - The Constellations - 1964 - If Everybody (Impel 4344)  {DDD#18}
118 - Garnet Mimms - 1964 - There Is Something On Your Mind (United Artists LP UAS-3396) [stereo]
119 - Irma Thomas - 1964 - Wish Someone Would Care (Imperial 66013) [stereo]  {DDD#14}
120 - Little Johnny Taylor - 1964 - For Your Precious Love (Galaxy 735) [stereo]
121 - Solomon Burke - 1964 - Someone To Love Me (Atlantic 2226) [stereo]  {DDD#31}
122 - Harrison Brothers - 1964 - Standing On The Corner (Everlast 5028) [meefs]  {DDD#08}
123 - The Valentinos - 1964 - Bitter Dreams (Sar 155)
124 - Johnnie Taylor - 1964 - I Need Lots Of Love (Derby 1010)
125 - Otis Redding - 1964 - That's What My Heart Needs (Atco LP SD 33-161)  {DDD#01}
126 - Carla Thomas - 1964 - A Woman's Love (Atlantic 2258)
127 - Dorothy Williams - 1964 - Closer To My Baby (Volt 118)  {DDD#19}
128 - The 5 Royales - 1964 - Baby, Don't Do It (Smash 1936)
129 - Ruby Johnson - 1964 - I'm Hooked (Neb's 502)
130 - Marie Allen - 1964 - All Over Again (Ru-Jac 13)


201 - Leon Haywood - 1964 - Ever Since You Were Sweet Sixteen (Galaxy LP 8206) [stereo]  {DDD#39}
202 - Vernon & Jewell - 1964 - Those Lonely, Lonely Nights (Kent 405) [stereo]
203 - Benny Spellman - 1964 - Slow Down Baby (Don't Drive Too Fast) (Watch 6336) [stereo]
204 - Jessie Hill - 1964 - Never Thought (Downey 124) [stereo]
205 - Dino Bazan & The Dell-Tones - 1964 - Don't Leave Me Baby (Jox 031)
206 - Donnie Elbert - 1964 - Who's It Gonna Be? (Gateway 731)  {DDD#29}
207 - Charles Hodges - 1964 - There Is Love (Alto 2016) [meefs]  {DDD#35}
208 - Jean Knight - 1964 - Doggin' Around (Jet Stream 706)
209 - Deanie Parker - 1964 - Each Step I Take (Volt 115)  {DDD#42}
210 - Louie Palmer - 1964 - I Don't Care (Bootheel 181)
211 - Sherman Evans w. Cruz Ortiz & The Flames - 1964 - In My Heart (Manco ML 1062)  {DDD#19}
212 - Pete Cooke - 1964 - I Won't Cry (Dimension 1037)
213 - Curley Moore - 1964 - Please Do Something For Me (Nola 707)
214 - James Brown & The Famous Flames - 1964 - Just Won't Do Right (King 5968)
215 - Anna King - 1964 - I Found You (Smash LP MGS-27059)
216 - Camille La Vah - 1964 - Let's Steal Away (Wax 18)  {DDD#27} + {DDD#48}
217 - Helen Smith & The BackBeats - 1964 - Somebody Tell Me (Dade 1853)
218 - The Vals - 1964 - Too Late (Ascot 2163)  {DDD#50}
219 - Wallace Brothers - 1964 - Precious Words (Sims 174)  {DDD#27}
220 - Bobby Williams - 1964 - Try Love (Sure Shot 5003)
221 - Reggie Taylor - 1964 - I Wanna Love You (Red Fire 6402)  {DDD#32}
222 - Carlson Oliver - 1964 - Is It Wrong, Is It Right? (Douglas 1103)  {DDD#48}
223 - Bobby Bland - 1964 - When You Put Me Down (Duke DLP 78)  {DDD#10}
224 - Aretha Franklin - 1964 - Runnin' Out Of Fools (Columbia 4-43113) [stereo]
225 - The O'Jays - 1964 - Oh How You Hurt Me (Imperial 66076) [stereo]
226 - Gene Chandler - 1964 - Just Be True (Constellation LP-1423) [stereo]
227 - Emanuel Lasky - 1964 - Tomorrow (NPC 303)  {DDD#37}
228 - The Lyrics - 1964 - So Hard To Get Along (Goldwax 105)
229 - Kip Anderson - 1964 - I'll Get Along (Tomorrow 5104)  {DDD#02}
230 - The Valentinos - 1964 - Don't Go Away (Unissued Sar)  {DDD#14}


301 - Betty & Roy - 1964 - I'll Be There (Safice 335)
302 - Cletus Marland - 1963 - Yesterday (Terry 110)
303 - Freeman Brothers - 1964 - I'm Counting On You (Mala 485)  {DDD#17}
304 - Grover Mitchell - 1964 - Midnight Tears (Decca 31714)  {DDD#24}
305 - Bobby Long - 1964 - Just For A Day (Skymac 1007)  {DDD#19}
306 - Wendy Rene - 1964 - She's Moving Away (Stax 154 alt pressing)
307 - Eddie Jefferson - 1964 - I Don't Want You Anymore (Stax 147)
308 - The King Pins - 1964 - I Got The Monkey Off My Back (Federal 12519)
309 - Ted Taylor - 1964 - So Hard (OKeh 4-7190)  {DDD#11}
310 - Jay Lewis - 1963 - Tell Us What Went Wrong (Capitol 5095)
311 - Anna King - 1964 - Come On Home (Smash LP MGS-27059) (Smash 1942)
312 - The Checkers - 1964 - Come Back Home (Mercury 72354)  {DDD#17}
313 - Sam Baker - 1964 - Best Of Luck To You (Athens 213)  {DDD#05}
314 - Banny Price - 1964 - There Goes The Girl (Jewel 733)  {DDD#28}
315 - Big Al Downing - 1964 - All I Want Is You (Columbia 4-43028)  {DDD#37}
316 - Joe Tex - 1964 - Get Closer Together (Checker 1087)
317 - Barbara & The Browns - 1964 - Please Be Honest With Me (Stax 158)
318 - Oscar Toney Jr. - 1964 - Can It All Be Love? (King 5906)  {DDD#51}
319 - Eddie Floyd - 1964 - Never Get Enough Of Your Love (Safice 334)  {DDD#42}
320 - Joe Simon - 1964 - My Adorable One (Gee Bee 077) (Vee Jay 609) [stereo]
321 - Billy Soul - 1964 - She's Gone [Part 1] (King 5904) [stereo]
322 - Billy Soul - 1964 - She's Gone [Part 2] (King 5904) [stereo]
323 - Leo Wright & The El-Jays - 1964 - Is It I? (CB 5008) (Red Fox 103) [meefs]  {DDD#32}
324 - The Music City Soul Brothers - 1964 - Something In My Eye (Music City 855)  {DDD#16} + {DDD#42}
325 - Jimmy Hughes - 1964 - Steal Away [Part 2] (Unissued Fame)  {DDD#08}
326 - Bobby Taylor - 1964 - Stop Dragging My Heart Around (Club Long Island 200) [stereo]
327 - Billy Mack - 1964 - One Heartache Too Many (MGM 13229)
328 - Lanny Hunt & The Themes - 1964 - I Can't Say I Love You (Sure Star 5001) [stereo]  {DDD#24}
329 - Clarence Reid & The Delmiras - 1964 - Somebody Will (Reid 2744) (Wand 1106)
330 - Charles Hodges - 1964 - Is This The Beginning Of The End? (Phillips 40171)


401 - Irma Thomas - 1964 - (I Want A) True, True Love (Imperial 66080) [stereo]  {DDD#01}
402 - Garnet Mimms - 1964 - It's Just A Matter Of Time (United Artists LP UAS-6396) [stereo]
403 - Ben E. King - 1964 - It's All Over (Atco 6315) (Atco LP SD 33-174) [stereo]
404 - Jeff Dale - 1964 - Don't Forget About Me Baby (Atco 6332) [meefs]  {DDD#23}
405 - Art Grayson - 1964 - Oh My Heartache (4 Corners Of The World 106) [meefs]  {DDD#16}
406 - Tony Borders - 1964 - You Are My Treasure (Hall 1926)  {DDD#08}
407 - Little Charles - 1964 - My Baby (Rainbow R151)
408 - Clarence Ashe - 1964 - Dancing In A Dream World (J & S 1466)
409 - Joe Tex - 1964 - Say Thank You (Dial 3019)
410 - Sugar Pie DeSanto - 1964 - I Love You So Much (Checker 1093)
411 - Sherman Evans - 1964 - There's Gonna Be Some Changes Made (Manco 1065)
412 - Ruby Johnson - 1964 - I Want A Real Man (Neb's 503)
413 - Mask Man & The Cap-Tans - 1964 - Love Can Do Wonders (Ru-Jac 220)
414 - Royal Premiers - 1963 - I Wanna Love, Love, Love (Toy 102-1)
415 - Wilson Pickett - 1964 - For Better Or Worse (Atlantic 2233)
416 - Bobby Marchan - 1964 - I Gotta Sit Down And Cry (Dial 3022)  {DDD#08}
417 - Larry Clinton - 1964 - This Would Be My Prayer (Lawn 247)  {DDD#11}
418 - The Diplomats - 1964 - I Am A Witness (Arock 1004 alt pressing)
419 - Mighty Hannibal - 1964 - I'll Come Back To You (Romark 1004) (Kent 397)  {DDD#51}
420 - William Bell - 1964 - Don't Make Something Out Of Nothing (Stax 146)
421 - Little Bob - 1964 - Please Don't Leave (Tamm 2005)
422 - Margie Hendrix - 1964 - A Lover's Blues (Tangerine 940)
423 - Nita Hill - 1964 - All This (Circle 951)  {DDD#10}
424 - Bob & Earl - 1964 - Baby I'm Satisfied (Chene 103)  {DDD#19}
425 - Charles Farren - 1964 - A Girl Like You (Hawk 200) [meefs]
426 - Leevert Allison - 1963 - I'm Going Home (Poncello 7704) [stereo]
427 - Little Milton - 1964 - Blind Man (Checker 1096) [stereo]  {DDD#21}
428 - Buddy & Ella Johnson - 1964 - I Got To Talk To Somebody (Unissued Old Town) [stereo]
429 - Johnny Adams - 1964 - Part Of Me (Watch 6333) [stereo]
430 - Ramsey Sisters - 1964 - It's All Over But The Tears (Smash 1889)  {DDD#48}


501 - The Invincibles - 1964 - Heart Full Of Love (Warner Bros. 5495) [meefs]  {DDD#16}
502 - The Fourmosts - 1964 - It Was A Lie (D. W. 105)
503 - Mitty Collier - 1964 - Together (Chess 1918)
504 - Ricky Allen - 1964 - Step Down (Apogee 103)
505 - Lord Luther & The Counts - 1964 - Two Of A Kind (Lusan 101)  {DDD#29}
506 - Jackie Hunt - 1964 - Security Of Love (Jet Stream 702)  {DDD#19}
507 - Arthur & The Corvets - 1964 - Darling I Love You (Na-R-Co 203)
508 - The Drapels - 1964 - Please Don't Leave Me (Volt 114)
509 - Little David - 1964 - Call On Me (Symphony 40)  {DDD#48}
510 - Bobby Byrd - 1964 - I Love You So (Smash 1903)  {DDD#18}
511 - Clarence Reid & The Delmiras - 1964 - Like White On Rice (Dade 1855)  {DDD#10}
512 - Helene Smith - 1964 - Willing And Able (Reid 2743) (Deep City 2743) [meefs]
513 - Little Roger Hatcher - 1964 - I Need You (Del-La-Northern ST-103) [meefs]
514 - Johnny Adams - 1964 - I Want To Do Everything For You (Ron 995) [meefs]
515 - Ohio Untouchables - 1964 - I'm Tired (Lu Pine 116) (Lu Pine 1011) [meefs]  {DDD#40}
516 - Donald Height - 1964 - I'll Never Forget You (Old Town 1161) [stereo]
517 - Sam Cooke - 1964 - That's Where It's At (RCA Victor 47-8426) [stereo]  {DDD#35}
518 - Jimmy Hughes - 1964 - Try Me (Fame 6403) (Vee Jay LP VJ-1102)  {DDD#02}
519 - Barbara & The Browns - 1964 - Big Party (Stax 150)  {DDD#42}
520 - Tony Daniels - 1964 - Drip Drop (Beval 501)
521 - The Carltons - 1964 - Easy Livin' (Argo 5482)
522 - The Impressions - 1964 - I've Been Trying (ABC-Paramount LP ABCS-493) [stereo]  {DDD#35}
523 - The New Bloods - 1964 - Self Service (Madley 101) (20th Century-Fox 554)
524 - Kelly Brothers - 1964 - Counting On You (Sims 210)
525 - Z.Z. Hill - 1964 - If I Could Do It All Over (Kent 404)
526 - Joe Tex - 1964 - I'd Rather Have You (Dial 3020)
527 - Betty Green - 1964 - He Put Me Down (Crackerjack 4018)*  {DDD#29}
528 - Question Marks - 1964 - Ain't That Kinda Sad? (Money 105)  {DDD#50}
529 - Ted Taylor - 1964 - If It Wasn't For You (OKeh 4-7206)  {DDD#21}
530 - Little Joe Steele - 1964 - So Long (ABC-Paramount 10577)  {DDD#27}


DDD#064

 

 

NOTE: tracks 302,310,414,426 were released in December of 1963 but received little to no airplay until the new year.

New Recipes Volume 21

 

Headed into this year I had planned to scale back on the New Recipes series, limiting it to just two two-parters -- one in summer for material released late 2023 to mid 2024, and one in winter mostly for material released later in the year -- however, the timing of the New Recipes Specials back in July made it seem like a little overkill. I meant to post this soon after in early autumn but I let myself get carried away with the chronological Deep Dish Delicacies Specials instead. Better late than never I suppose ... here's the new(ish) grooves that got me excited earlier this year. Back-end edition coming soon, enjoy.

 

101 - Wolfgang Valbrun - 2024 - Flawed By Design
102 - Skeewiff - 2024 - Exclusive Blend [inst]
103 - The Flirtations - 2024 - Didn't Anybody Tell You?
104 - Gary Percell & Tony Terry - 2024 - Going In Circles
105 - Sugaray Rayford & Sam Morrow - 2024 - Stuck Between
106 - Alex Harris - 2024 - I've Got Dreams To Remember
107 - Soultown Revivalists - 2024 - So In Love With You
108 - Etta James - 2024 - That's The Chance You Take
109 - Dojo Cuts - 2024 - A World Away [inst]
110 - Andre Cruz & Chris Lujan - 2024 - Send My Baby Back
111 - Willie Clayton - 2024 - Let's Stay Together
112 - Frank McComb & Michon Young - 2023 - Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)
113 - Carlton Jumel Smith - 2023 - Hope
114 - Waiting On Mongo - 2024 - The Flyer [inst]
115 - Uptight - 2024 - People
116 - Dana Masters - 2024 - Bad Love
117 - Bigger Story Music - 2024 - Road Less Traveled
118 - Jamison Ross - 2024 - Say You Love Me
119 - Mr. Maph - 2024 - Tears
120 - Chaz Shepherd w. The Rocha Collective - 2024 - How Does It Feel? (LIVE) [GGG edit]


201 - Latasha Lee - 2024 - I Don't Wanna Cry
202 - Aaron Frazer - 2024 - Thinking Of You
203 - The Teskey Brothers - 2024 - Drown In My Own Tears (LIVE) [Circle Sessions]
204 - Carly Pearl - 2024 - Something's Gotta Hold On Me
205 - Super Bad - 2023 - Uphill Road [inst]
206 - Bella Brown & The Jealous Lovers - 2024 - What Will You Leave Behind?
207 - Jalen Ngonda w. The BBC Concert Orchestra - 2024 - Illusions [Single Mix]
208 - Aladean Kheroufi - 2024 - Now And Forever
209 - John Runefelt - 2024 - Past And Present [inst]
210 - Bloodest Saxophone & Crystal Thomas - 2024 - Somebody Else's Man
211 - Raffaella Zago - 2024 - Since I Found You
212 - The Harlem Gospel Travelers - 2024 - We Don't Love Enough
213 - Michelle David & The True-Tones - 2024 - Brothers And Sisters
214 - Sanpriest - 2024 - Come Here Baby [GGG edit]
215 - Tomea - 2024 - Somebody Lied [Soulful Mix]
216 - LaShawn D. Gary & Willie Bradley - 2024 - For Your Love [inst]
217 - Sun Byrd - 2024 - Sun Coming Up
218 - The Tibbs - 2024 - Give Me A Reason
219 - Bastards Of Soul - 2023 - You Let Me Down Again
220 - Thee Sinseers - 2024 - Hold On


NR#21

Deep Dish Delicacies Vol. 63 {1963 Special}

 

Well, I'm hoping to get the next installment out before year's end, but only time will tell. For now ...

 

This installment, like the last, comes in four helpings and features gems mined from both the Darling Dear and Deep Dish Delicacies anthologies. Additionally, more than 60% of the cuts here have not yet been featured in either series. All tracks re-sourced and/or remastered for this project. Enjoy.

 

101 - Curtis Blandon (Mr. Soul) - 1963 - Soul (Port 70035)  {DDD#27}

102 - Little Bob & The Lollipops - 1963 - Please Believe Me (High-Up 101)

103 - The King Pins - 1963 - How Long Will It Last? (Federal 12484)

104 - Ernie K-Doe & The Stars - 1963 - Easier Said Than Done (Minit 661)

105 - Joe Simon - 1963 - Only A Dream (Irral 778) (Dot 16570) [stereo]

106 - The Vonns - 1963 - Leave Us Alone (King 5793) [stereo]  {DD#14}

107 - Little Johnny Taylor - 1963 - Since I Found New Love (Galaxy 725) [stereo]

108 - Barbara Lynn - 1963 - You Can't Be Satisfied (Jamie 1244) [stereo]

109 - Roy Lee Johnson - 1963 - Nobody Does Something For Nothing (OKeh 4-7182) [stereo]  {DDD#14}

110 - Sims Twins - 1963 - That's Where It's At (Sar 138) [meefs]  {DDD#21}

111 - Joe Tex - 1963 - Blood's Thicker Than Water (Dial 3016) [meefs]

112 - Albert Washington & His Kings - 1963 - You Gonna Miss Me (Finch 10989) (VLM 10989)

113 - The Zircons - 1963 - Where There's A Will (There Must Be A Way) (Heigh-Ho 606)  {DDD#42}

114 - Maxine Davis - 1963 - I Found A Love (Trinity 1002) (Guyden 2099)  {DDD#16}

115 - J.J. Barnes - 1963 - Hey Child, I Love You (Mickay's 3004) (Sceptor 1266)

116 - The Pheasants - 1963 - I've Tried [Part 1] (Unissued Throne)

117 - The Blendtones - 1963 - Lovers (Success 101)  {DD#06}

118 - Wallace Brothers - 1963 - Faith (Royal 127) (Sims 158)  {DDD#08}

119 - The Lyrics - 1963 - Darling (Russell's Goldwax 101) (Goldwax 910)

120 - Johnny Wilson - 1963 - Sometime, Someplace, Somewhere (Arnold 1009)  {DDD#27} + {DDD#51}

121 - Flora Williams - 1963 - Blue With A Broken Heart (Sonja 2003)

122 - Eddie Taylor - 1963 - Just The Way You Are (Tropical 101)  {DDD#41}

123 - Johnny Adams - 1963 - I Brought It All On Myself (Watch 6330)

124 - Obrey Wilson - 1963 - I Know I'm Lying (United Artists 567)

125 - Maurice McAlister & The Radiants - 1963 - I'm In Love (Chess 1872)

201 - Maxine Brown - 1963 - Ask Me (Wand 135) [stereo]

202 - Garnet Mimms & The Enchanters - 1963 - For Your Precious Love (United Artists 658) [stereo]

203 - Willie West - 1963 - Lost Love (Frisco 107) [stereo]  {DDD#27}

204 - Will Hatcher - 1963 - It Takes Two (Thelma 90797)

205 - Larry Seibert & The Jaguars - 1963 - You Said (Whit W-1)  {DDD#49}

206 - The Fasinations - 1963 - Tears In My Eyes (ABC-Paramount 10443)  {DD#06}

207 - The Fabulous Pearl Devines - 1963 - So Lonely (Alco 1016631)  {DD#06}

208 - Sam & Dave - 1963 - If She'll Still Have Me (Roulette 4508)  {DDD#04}

209 - Bob & Earl - 1963 - I'll Keep Running Back (Marc 104)  {DDD#13}

210 - Bobby Marchan - 1963 - What Can I Do? [Part 1] (Volt 108)

211 - Leon Haywood - 1963 - You're All For Yourself (Fantasy 570)

212 - Vernon Guy - 1963 - You've Got Me (Just Where You Want Me) (Teena 1703)

213 - Mr. Tears - 1963 - Excuse Me Baby (4J 509)  {DDD#27}

214 - Lee Holland - 1963 - Give Me Back My Heart (King 5781)  {DDD#48}

215 - Wilson Pickett - 1963 - I'm Down To My Last Heartbreak (Double L 724)  {DDD#42}

216 - Inez & Charlie Foxx - 1963 - Love Me Today (Symbol LP SYM 4400)

217 - Sugar Pie DeSanto - 1963 - Love Me Tonight (Checker 1056)

218 - Darlene Love - 1963 - Playing For Keeps (Philles 111 alt press) [meefs]  {DD#05}

219 - Cicero Blake - 1963 - See What Tomorrow Brings (Success 108) [meefs]

220 - The Artistics - 1963 - I Need Your Love (OKeh 4-7177) [stereo]

221 - The Impressions - 1963 - Sad, Sad Girl And Boy (ABC-Paramount 10431) [stereo]  {DDD#32}

222 - Solomon Burke - 1963 - If You Need Me (Atlantic 2185) [stereo]  {DDD#08}

223 - Gene Chandler - 1963 - Man's Temptation (Vee Jay 536) [stereo]

224 - Roscoe Shelton - 1963 - Love Is The Key (Sims 156) [stereo]

225 - Silvertones - 1963 - Thinking Of You (Joey 302) [meefs]  {DD#14}

301 - Clarence & Calvin - 1963 - Somebody Better Come Here Quick (Duke 365)

302 - Eddie Holman - 1963 - I Need A Song (Leopard 5003)

303 - Tarheel Slim & Little Ann - 1963 - Two Time Loser (Atco 6259)

304 - Harvey (Twistin' Harvey) - 1963 - Every Step Of The Way (Cuca J-1132) [meefs]

305 - Fontella Bass - 1963 - I Love The Man (Prann 5005)

306 - Erma Franklin - 1963 - Love Is Blind (Epic 5-9610)

307 - Carla Thomas - 1963 - The Life I Live (Atlantic 2189)

308 - Otis Redding - 1963 - Pain In My Heart (Volt 112)

309 - The 5 Royales - 1963 - I'm Standing In The Shadows (Todd 1086)

310 - Ricky Allen - 1963 - Faith (Age 29118)

311 - Joe Tex - 1963 - I Let Her Get Away (Dial 3009)

312 - Danny White - 1963 - Make Her Mine (Frisco 106)

313 - Willie Harper - 1963 - She's Far Away (Alon 9011)

314 - Baby Washington - 1963 - There He Is (Sue 783)

315 - Margo White - 1963 - You Had Your Chance (Jin 45-178)

316 - Sam Cooke - 1963 - Love Will Find A Way (RCA Victor 47-8164) [stereo]

317 - The Shondells - 1963 - Ooo Sometimes (King 5755) [stereo]

318 - Solomon Burke - 1963 - You're Good For Me (Atlantic 2205) [stereo]

319 - Ernie & Eddie - 1963 - It's A Weak Man That Cries (Checker 1057)

320 - Connie McGill & The Visions - 1963 - Peace Of Mind (Super 103) (Triode 115)

321 - Stacy Johnson - 1963 - Remove My Doubts (Sony 113)

322 - Deanie Parker - 1963 - Until You Return (Volt 105)

323 - Tony & The Kayos - 1963 - Where Are You Going? (Starfax 1003)

324 - Donnie Elbert - 1963 - Don't Cry My Love (Cub K9125)

325 - James Brown & The Famous Flames - 1963 - Waiting In Vain (King 5803)

401 - Travis Ricks - 1962 - Little Girl Don't You Cry (Ordell 502) [meefs]  {DDD#31}

402 - Ike & Tina Turner - 1963 - The Real Me (Sue LP 2005)  {DDD#42}

403 - Barbara Lynn - 1963 - Everybody Loves Somebody (Jamie 1265) [stereo]

404 - Tony Borders - 1963 - Dreamer's Prayer (Smash 1817) [stereo]

405 - Jimmy Lewis - 1963 - Feelin' In Mah Bones (4J 508)  {DDD#23}

406 - Gene Burks - 1963 - Can't Stand Your Fooling Around (Arock 1001)  {DDD#29}

407 - Hannibal - 1962 - Baby Please Change Your Mind (King 5706)  {DDD#29}

408 - The Four Rivers - 1962 - Sooner Or Later (Josie 901)  {DDD#08} + {DDD#49}

409 - The Companions - 1963 - It's Too Late (Arlen 722)  {DD#13}

410 - Roland Dice - 1963 - Tell Me Why Oh Why? (Oriental 820621)

411 - Sherman Evans w. Cruz Ortiz & The Flames - 1963 - If I Should Die (Manco ML1049)  {DDD#16}

412 - Joe Hinton - 1963 - There's No In Between (Back Beat 539)  {DDD#08}

413 - George Jackson & The Vanlons - 1963 - Who Was That Guy? (Prann 5003)

414 - The Valentinos - 1963 - Darling, Come Back Home (Sar 137)

415 - Johnnie Taylor - 1963 - I'll Always Be In Love With You (Derby 1006)

416 - Otis Leavill - 1963 - Gotta Right To Cry (Lucky DG 1004)

417 - Betty Harris - 1963 - Cry To Me (Jubilee 5456)  {DDD#11}

418 - William Bell - 1963 - I'll Show You (Stax 141)  {DDD#11}

419 - Wilson Pickett - 1963 - It's Too Late (Double L 717)  {DDD#08}

420 - Little David - 1963 - So Long (Are The Last Words You Said) (Savoy 1617)

421 - Clarence Williams - 1963 - I Know It's True (It's All Over) (Tina 101)

422 - Buddy Lamp - 1963 - Thank You Love (Double L 716)

423 - Chuck Star - 1963 - Too Proud For Tears (Atlantic 2178)  {DDD#50}

424 - Johnny Copeland - 1963 - Down On Bending Knees (Golden Eagle 101)

425 - Venetta Fields - 1963 - I'm Leaving You (Sony 112)

DDD#063

 

 

NOTE: tracks 401,407,408 were actually released in December of 1962 but received little to no airplay until the new year.

Diamonds From The Rough Vol. 14

 

Thanks kindly folks, for all the nice comments regarding this recent stretch of the Deep Dish Delicacies series. It's been a pleasure putting them together so far and will continue to be for some time I suspect. However, before we become too "deeply" entrenched in 1960s soul, thought I might switch it up a bit. Enjoy.

 

01 - Thomas East & William Stuckey - 1985 - Everyday Will Be Like A Holiday (ARTX AT-103)
02 - Eddie Cornelius - 1982 - Still On My Mind (Audiograph LP AG-7794)
03 - The Ballard Brothers - 1981 - I've Been Crying (Gospel Time LP-00104)
04 - Loleatta Holloway - 1984 - Sweet Thing (Streetwise SWRL 1130)
05 - T.L. - 1986 - Let's Talk It Over (Suncoast VAU 134-425)
06 - Roy C. - 1986 - Somebody's Right, Somebody's Wrong (Three Gems 3GCD-000-103)
07 - Little Johnny Christian - 1989 - End Of The Rainbow (Big Boy LP BB-1935)
08 - Johnny Adams - 1984 - Your Love Is So Doggone Good (Rounder LP-2044)
09 - Beau Williams - 1983 - You've Been (Capitol LP ST-12286)
10 - Interlude - 1980 - I Surrender (Star Vision International 1102)
11 - Mammatapee - 1980 - Girl, I Wanna Get Right, Up Next To You (Whitfield LP WHK-3171)
12 - O.T. Sykes - 1981 - Loneliness Inside Of Me (Fun City LP FC-441)
13 - Chuck Cissel - 1982 - Love Is Missing From Our Lives (Arista LP AL-9581)
14 - L.A. Brumfield - 1983 - I Want To Be Your Babe (Stardome LP 309034)
15 - Gwen McCrae - 1982 - Be For Real (Atlantic LP 80019-1)
16 - C.L. Blast - 1980 - Our Love Will Last (Cotillion LP SD-5222)


DFTR#14

Deep Dish Delicacies Vol. 62 {1962 Special}

 

By the end of 1962 soul music was certainly making its presence known and our would-be 'deep' luminaries were coming out of the woodwork. Exemplified here with seminal deep soul cuts by Wilson Pickett & The Falcons, Sam Cooke, Syl Johnson, Joe Simon, Judy Clay, Bob & Earl, Irma Thomas and many, many more. And obviously, this one includes the Big O's earthshaking debut, "These Arms Of Mine", released in early November on Stax Records' Volt imprint.

 

This installment comes in four helpings, featuring tracks mined from both the Darling Dear and Deep Dish Delicacies anthologies. Additionally, a whopping 58 of the 100 tracks here, have not yet been featured in either series. All tracks re-sourced and/or remastered for this project. Enjoy.

 

 

101 - Jimmy Gresham & The Gibson Kings - 1962 - Take Me Too (Kitty 1008)  {DDD#42}
102 - Jesse Anderson - 1962 - How Long Has It Been? (Federal 12453)
103 - The Falcons - 1962 - I Found A Love (Lu Pine 103)
104 - Bertha Tillman & The Killers - 1962 - I Wish (Brent 7032)  {DD#13}
105 - Obrey Wilson - 1962 - Say It Again (Liberty 55483)  {DD#04}
106 - Roscoe Shelton - 1962 - Yesterday's Mistake (Valdot 7001) (Battle BF-45905)
107 - Johnnie Taylor - 1962 - Rome (Wasn't Built In A Day) (Sar 131)
108 - Erma Franklin - 1962 - Each Night I Cry (Epic 9511) [stereo]
109 - Dr. Feelgood & The Interns - 1962 - I'll Be Home One Day (OKeh LP OKS-14101) [stereo]  {DDD#16}
110 - Charles McCullough & The Silks - 1962 - I Cried All Night Long (Dooto 467) [stereo]
111 - Little Milton - 1962 - Sneaking Around (Unissued Checker) [stereo]
112 - Barbara Lynn - 1962 - You'll Lose A Good Thing (Jamie 1220) [stereo]
113 - Syl Johnson - 1962 - I Resign From Your Love (Federal 12454) [stereo]  {DDD#08}
114 - The Miracles - 1962 - You've Really Got A Hold On Me (Tamla 54073)
115 - The Vows - 1962 - I Wanna Chance (Markay 103)  {DD#08}
116 - Jive Five w. Eugene Pitt - 1962 - Beggin' You Please (Beltone 2024)
117 - Ernie K-Doe - 1962 - Loving You (Minit 656)
118 - Johnny Adams - 1962 - Showdown (Ric 992)
119 - Judy Clay - 1962 - Stormy Weather (Ember 1085)
120 - Barbara George - 1962 - Bless You (Sue 766)  {DDD#29}
121 - Kip Anderson - 1962 - I Will Cry (Everlast 5021)  {DDD#10}
122 - Donald Height - 1962 - Take Your Loving On The Outside (Soozee 110)  {DDD#04}
123 - Nathaniel Mayer & The Fabulous Twilights - 1962 - I Want A Woman (Fortune UA 449) (Fortune 545)
124 - Bob & Earl - 1962 - Deep Down Inside (Tempe 104)
125 - Sam & Dave - 1962 - My Love Belongs To You (Roulette 4445)  {DDD#29}


201 - Etta James - 1962 - Stop The Wedding (Argo 5418)
202 - King Richard & The Poor Boys - 1962 - Didn't We Fool Them? (Apollo 1201)
203 - Junior Lewis - 1962 - Tumbling Down (Atco 6242)  {DD#13}
204 - Napoleon Tyce - 1962 - Sitting Here (Norwood 105)  {DD#14}
205 - The Shondells - 1962 - Wonderful One (King 5656)  {DD#11}
206 - The De-Lights - 1962 - I'm Coming Home (Pop-Line BG 0207)  {DD#01}
207 - Eddie Holman - 1962 - I'm Counting Every Tear (Leopard 5001)
208 - Gorgeous George & The Fabulous Three - 1962 - Cross Every Mountain (Hale 501)
209 - Fontella Bass - 1962 - Bad Boy (Bobbin 140)
210 - Irma Thomas - 1962 - Gone (Minit 642)
211 - Benny McCain & Ohio Untouchables - 1962 - She's My Heart's Desire (Lu-Pine 1009)  {DD#14}
212 - The Versitiles - 1962 - Love Me (Amaker 417)  {DDD#16}
213 - Dave Ford & The Hollywood Flames - 1962 - Believe In Me (Coronet 7025)  {DD#06} + {DDD#02}
214 - Lill Dorr - 1962 - Nothing More Can I Say (Allrite 622)
215 - William Bell - 1962 - Please Help Me I'm Falling (Stax 128)
216 - Leroy Jones & Lucille Johns - 1962 - You Are My Sunshine (Hit 41) [stereo]
217 - The Blossoms - 1962 - The Search Is Over (Challenge 9138) [stereo]
218 - The Companions - 1962 - How Could You? (Amy 852) [stereo]  {DD#09}
219 - Mary Wells - 1962 - You're My Desire (Motown LP MTS 605) [stereo]  {DD#15}
220 - Sam Cooke - 1962 - Nothing Can Change This Love (RCA Victor 47-8088)
221 - Johnny Payne - 1962 - Can't Take Another Heartbreak (Brent 7038)  {DDD#23}
222 - Little Willie John - 1962 - Come Back To Me (King 5667)
223 - Jessie James - 1962 - A Sad Sad Situation (Shirley 110) [meefs]
224 - Big Jay Bush & The House Rockers - 1962 - Come On Home Baby (Redbug 0007)
225 - Joe Simon - 1962 - I Keep Remembering (Hush G-108)


301 - Ann Cole - 1962 - Don't Stop The Wedding (Roulette R-4452)
302 - Bobby Smith & The Spinners - 1962 - She Don't Love Me (Tri-Phi 1018)  {DD#10}
303 - Sherman Evans - 1962 - There's Gonna Be Some Crying (Manco 1036)  {DDD#27}
304 - Royal Jesters  & The Memphis III - 1962 - Love Me (Cobra 2222)  {DD#07}
305 - Donnie Elbert - 1962 - Set My Heart At Ease (Parkway 844)  {DDD#19}
306 - Sugar Pie DeSanto - 1962 - I Cry Alone (Veltone 714)
307 - Johnny & The Jokers - 1962 - I Know (Beltone 2028)  {DD#06}
308 - The Lyrics - 1962 - Crying Over You (Mid South 1500)
309 - Barbara Stephens - 1962 - That's The Way It Is With Me (Stax 120)  {DDD#32}
310 - King & The Sharpettes - 1962 - Did He Know? (Aldo 503)  {OY#07} + {DDD#48}
311 - Wallace Johnson - 1962 - Peace Of Mind (A.F.O. 308) [meefs]  {DDD#29}
312 - Jimmy Hughes - 1962 - I'm Qualified (Guyden 2075)  {DD#13}
313 - Maxine Brown - 1962 - My Time For Cryin' (ABC-Paramount 10327)
314 - El Pauling & Royal Abbit - 1962 - Send Me Somebody (Federal 12464)
315 - Tommy Andre - 1962 - I Wonder Why (Old Town 1116)
316 - Syl Johnson - 1962 - I Wanna Know (Federal 12474) [meefs]
317 - Little Bob & The Lollipops - 1962 - You Don't Have To Cry (Decca 31412) [stereo]
318 - Mary Wells - 1962 - Two Wrongs Don't Make A Right (Motown LP MTS 605) [stereo]
319 - Roy Lee Johnson - 1962 - Too Many Tears (OKeh 4-7160) [stereo]  {DDD#11}
320 - Barbara Lynn - 1962 - You're Gonna Need Me (Jamie 1240) [stereo]
321 - Betty & Jay - 1962 - Love Is To Blame [Part 1] (DRA 310)
322 - Betty & Jay - 1962 - Love Is To Blame [Part 2] (DRA 310)
323 - The Uptones - 1962 - Be Mine (Lute 6229)
324 - Roxy & The Daychords - 1962 - I'm So In Love (Don-El 116)  {DD#06}
325 - The Rivingtons - 1962 - Deep Water (Liberty 55427)


401 - Timmy Shaw - 1962 - Thunder In My Heart (Bon 003)  {DDD#29}
402 - Bertha Colbert - 1962 - Teardrops On A Letter (Roulette 4435)  {DDD#21}
403 - Little Willie John - 1962 - Without A Friend (King 5694)
404 - The Challengers III - 1962 - Honey Honey Honey (Tri-Phi 1012)
405 - Bob & Earl - 1962 - Don't Ever Leave Me (Tempe 102)  {DDD#16}
406 - The Blossoms - 1962 - I'm In Love (OKeh 4-7162) [stereo]  {DD#06}
407 - The Carousels - 1962 - If You Want To (Gone 5118) [stereo]  {DD#01} + {DD#05}
408 - The Impressions - 1962 - You've Come Home (ABC-Paramount 10357) [stereo]  {DD#02}
409 - The Shondells - 1962 - Special Delivery (King 5705) [stereo]
410 - James Washington Lee - 1962 - I Need Somebody (L & M 1003)
411 - Little Jerry - 1962 - I'm So Mad (Aldo 502)  {DD#03}
412 - Jessie James - 1962 - Baby Please Come Home (Shirley 106)  {DD#14}
413 - Barbara George - 1962 - If, When You've Done The Best You Can (Sue 763)
414 - Sam Cooke - 1962 - Bring It On Home To Me (RCA Victor 47-8036) [stereo]
415 - Gene Allison - 1962 - Stay A Little Longer (Valdot 7000) [stereo]
416 - The Sharmettes - 1962 - Tell Me (King 5686)  {DD#08}
417 - Mable John & Sammy Ward - 1962 - I'm Yours, You're Mine (Unissued Tamla)
418 - Benny Spellman - 1962 - I'm In Love (Minit 652)
419 - The Holidays [Oakland] - 1962 - Send Back My Love (Galaxy 714)
420 - Mitty Collier - 1962 - I Dedicate My Life To You (Chess 1814) [meefs]
421 - The Miracles - 1962 - This I Swear, I Promise (Tamla LP TM-230)  {DD#12}
422 - Ann Cole - 1962 - Have Fun (Roulette 4452)  {DD#11} + {DD#12}
423 - The Five Bosses - 1962 - I Don't Want To Leave You Baby (Counsel 117)  {DDD#19}
424 - Otis Redding - 1962 - These Arms Of Mine (Volt 103)
425 - Patty La Belle & The Blue Belles - 1962 - Go On (This Is Goodby) (Newtown NT-5007)


DDD#062

Deep Dish Delicacies Vol. 61 {1961 Special}

Some deep soul enthusiasts feel the sub-genre came to fruition in early 1962 and was ushered in by Memphis stable, Stax Records. In February of that year a debut 45 from a young William Bell (You Don't Miss Your Water), entered the charts and reached the Hot 100 before summer. Though nowhere near a big success for any party involved, the song had a significant impact on black music and would become highly revered and widely influential. For the last several decades you would be hard pressed to find an "early deep or southern" soul compilation that doesn't feature this iconic cut. A case can certainly be made and I wouldn't ague it. However, despite taking several months to start making its mark, You Don't Miss Your Water was in fact released late November, 1961. As such, it can be found here, among many other equally emotive ballads. 

This installment comes in three helpings, featuring tracks mined from both the Darling Dear and Deep Dish Delicacies anthologies. Additionally, a whopping 50 of the 78 tracks here, have not yet been featured in either series. All tracks re-sourced and/or remastered for this project. Enjoy. 

101 - The Solitaires - 1961 - Lonesome Lover (Old Town 1096)
102 - Joe Perkins - 1961 - I'm Not Gonna Leave (Sapton 100)  {DDD#16}
103 - Cletus Marland - 1961 - I'll Take Care Of You (Roulette 4388)  {DD#13}
104 - Margo White & The Cupcakes - 1961 - Down By The Sea (Khoury's 729)
105 - The Impressions [Brooks Brothers] - 1961 - I Need Your Love (Swirl 107)  {DD#06}
106 - Danny White - 1961 - Give And Take (Dot 16188)
107 - Tony Borders - 1961 - Can't Stand To See You Cry (Delta 1902) [stereo]
108 - The Chantels - 1961 - Anytime Anyplace Anywhere (Unissued Carlton) [stereo]
109 - Erma Franklin - 1961 - Don't Blame Me (Epic 9468) [stereo]
110 - Junior Lewis - 1961 - Too Bad (Columbia 4-42236)
111 - Little Herbert & The Arabians - 1961 - Condition Your Heart (Teek 4824-2)  {DDD#27}
112 - Joe Tex - 1961 - One Giant Step (Dial 3002)
113 - The Sheppards - 1961 - Tragic (Apex 7762) (Vee Jay 441)  {DD#09}
114 - Johnnie Mae Matthews - 1961 - My Little Angel (Reel 112)
115 - Al Downing - 1961 - If I Had Our Love To Live Over (V-Tone 220)
116 - Mable John - 1961 - Take Me (Tamala 54050)
117 - Jimmy Jules - 1961 - Take It Like It Comes (Atlantic 2120)
118 - The Spinners - 1961 - Love (I'm So Glad) I've Found You (Tri-Phi 1004)  {DD#14}
119 - Gorgeous George - 1961 - Will You Love Me (When I'm Old) (Neptune 125)
120 - Sam & Dave - 1961 - I Need Love (Marlin 6100)
121 - Slim & Ann - 1961 - You're Gonna Reap (Fire 503)
122 - Charles McCullough & The Silks - 1961 - My Girl (Dooto 462) [stereo]  {DD#05}
123 - Bobby Marchan - 1961 - All In My Mind (Fire 1035) [stereo]
124 - Larry Birdsong - 1961 - Sooner Or Later (Home Of The Blues 121)  {DDD#04}
125 - Judy Clay - 1961 - I Thought I'd Gotten Over You (Ember 1080)
126 - The Jive Five - 1961 - Never, Never (Beltone 1014)  {DD#06}


201 - Bobby Bland - 1961 - How Does A Cheatin' Woman Feel (Duke 336)
202 - The Paragons - 1961 - If (Tap 500)  {DD#01} + {DD#02}
203 - Etta James - 1961 - Anything To Say You're Mine (Argo 5385)
204 - Ted Taylor - 1961 - No Matter What You Do (Golden Eagle 1812)  {DD#15}
205 - Johnnie Morisette - 1961 - Your Heart Will Sing (Sar 121)
206 - Willie West - 1961 - It's No Use to Try (Rustone 1406)  {DD#12}
207 - Inez Johnston - 1961 - Why Did Ya (Brunswick 55218)
208 - Freddie Scott - 1961 - Lost The Right (Joy 45M-250)
209 - Grover Mitchell - 1961 - Time Brings A Bout A Change (Hunter 799)
210 - Ann Fleming & Group - 1961 - Beside You (Cookin 605)  {DD#10}
211 - The Timetones - 1961 - I've Got A Feeling (Atco 6201)  {DD#02}
212 - J.J. Barnes - 1961 - My Love Comes Tumbling Down (Rich 1005)  {DDD#01}
213 - The Robins - 1961 - How Many More Times (Lavender 001)
214 - Mary Wells - 1961 - I'm So Sorry (Motown 1003)  {DD#03}
215 - Joe Simon - 1961 - Everybody Needs Somebody (Hush G-104) [stereo]
216 - Leonard Lee - 1961 - Hard To Believe (7 Arts S-712) [stereo]
217 - Irma Thomas - 1961 - Cry On (Minit 625) [stereo]
218 - The Carthays - 1961 - So Bad (Tag 446) [stereo]  {DD#03}
219 - The Miracles - 1961 - I've Been Good To You (Tamla 54053)
220 - Buddy Lamp - 1961 - What More Can I Do (Gone 5104)
221 - Roscoe Shelton - 1961 - I Was Wrong, Played With Love (Excello 2198)
222 - Little Joe Hinton - 1961 - Your Kind Of Love (Arvee 5029)
223 - Mitty Collier - 1961 - Gotta Get Away From It All (Chess 1791) [meefs]
224 - Solomon Burke - 1961 - I Almost Lost My Mind (Atlantic 2131)
225 - Ricky Allen - 1961 - You Were My Teacher (Age 29102)
226 - The Vines - 1961 - I Must See You Again (Cee-Jay 582)  {DD#09}


301 - Dreamlovers - 1961 - If I Should Lose You (Down 2004)  {DD#13}
302 - Bunny Sigler - 1961 - Come On Home (Craig 501)  {DD#11}
303 - Sam Cooke - 1961 - Somewhere There's A Girl (Unissued Sar)
304 - Johnny Adams - 1961 - I Solemnly Promise (Ric 983)
305 - Barbara George - 1961 - I Never Knew (A.F.O. LP-5001)
306 - The Sinceres - 1961 - If You Should Leave Me (Richie 545)
307 - The 5 Royales - 1961 - Much In Need (Vay 412)  {DD#05}
308 - Jessie Hill - 1961 - It's My Fault (Minit 638) [stereo]
309 - Johnny Copeland - 1961 - Please Let Me Know (All Boy 8500) [stereo]
310 - Sherri Taylor - 1961 - I've Got A Crush (Gloreco 1002)
311 - Tommy Knight - 1961 - There's No Pain (Gold Eagle 1801)  {DDD#16}
312 - Fabulous Playboys & Ben Moore - 1961 - Tears Tears Tears (Apollo 760-45)
313 - The Companions - 1961 - I Didn't Know (You Got Married) (Federal 12397)  {DD#12}
314 - The Bobbettes - 1961 - Are You Satisfied (With Your Love) (King 5551)
315 - Harrison Brothers - 1961 - Please Don't Hurt Me (Clock 71836)  {DDD#29}
316 - Timmy Shaw - 1961 - Throw It Out Of Your Mind (Reel 102) (Jamie 1204)  {DDD#27}
317 - Phil & Harv - 1961 - Darling (Please Bring Your Love) (Rampart 611)  {DD#14}
318 - Gladys Knight & The Pips - 1961 - You Broke Your Promise (Fury 1054)
319 - Barbara Stephens - 1961 - The Life I Live (Satellite 111) (Stax 113)  {DDD#27}
320 - William Bell - 1961 - You Don't Miss Your Water (Stax 116)
321 - Maxine Brown - 1961 - After All We've Been Through (ABC-Paramount 10255)
322 - Johnnie Taylor - 1961 - Why Why Why (Sar 114)
323 - Ike Nesbitt - 1961 - I'm Lonely (Fury 1046)
324 - The Jesters - 1961 - Come Let Me Show You (Winley 252)  {DD#13}
325 - The Turbans - 1961 - I'm Not Your Fool Anymore (Roulette 4326) [stereo]
326 - James Brown & The Famous Flames - 1961 - So Long (King LPS 743) [stereo]


DDD#061

Deep Dish Delicacies Vol. 60 {1960 Special}

 

At this point I think we can dispense with most of the descriptor and get directly to it. Unlike the last couple installments, I've split this one into two easily digestible parts, featuring tracks mined from both the Darling Dear and Deep Dish Delicacies anthologies. Additionally, 21 of the 52 tracks here have not been featured in either series. All tracks re-sourced and/or remastered for this project. Enjoy.

 

101 - Hannibal - 1960 - Please Take A Chance On Me (Pan World 517)  {DD#04} + {DDD#21}
102 - The Robins - 1960 - Oh No! (Arvee 5013)  {DD#15}
103 - Sherri Taylor & Sammy Ward - 1960 - That's Why I Love You So Much (Motown 1004)  {DD#07}
104 - Big Bud Harper - 1960 - Never Let Me Go (Harlem 117)
105 - The 5 Royales - 1960 - Please, Please, Please (Home Of The Blues 112)
106 - Harold Burrage - 1960 - You Mean The World To Me (Unissued Vee-Jay)  {DDD#08}
107 - Bobby Bland - 1960 - Cry, Cry, Cry (Duke 327)
108 - Mary Wells - 1960 - Please Forgive Me (Motown 1003)  {DD#13}
109 - The Four Kings - 1960 - Walking Alone (Stomper Time 1163)  {DD#11} + {DDD#27}
110 - The Vocaleers - 1960 - Love And Devotion (Old Town 1089) [stereo]  {DD#04}
111 - Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs - 1960 - Running Around (Herald HLP 1014) [stereo]  {DD#02}
112 - Donnie Elbert - 1960 - I Beg Of You (Vee-Jay 370)
113 - Ann Cole - 1960 - In The Chapel (MGM K-12954)
114 - Don Covay - 1960 - Cause I Love You (Bigtop 3033)
115 - The Miracles - 1960 - Who's Lovin' You? (Tamla 54034)  {DD#11}
116 - The V-Eights - 1960 - My Heart (Vibro 4005)  {DD#03}
117 - Baby Lloyd - 1960 - Wait And See (Atco 6175)
118 - Shirley & Lee - 1960 - Keep Loving Me (Warwick 581)  {DD#01}
119 - Little Junior Lewis - 1960 - And That's All I Need (Fury 1039)  {DD#12}
120 - Marv Johnson - 1960 - What A Need (United Artists LP UAS-6118)  {DD#14}
121 - Cletus Marland - 1960 - Be My Love (Call My Own) (Wink 102) (Bevmar 961)
122 - LaVern Baker - 1960 - Shake A Hand (Atlantic 45-2048) [stereo]
123 - The Castaleers - 1960 - That's Why I Cry (Planet 44) (Donna 1349) [stereo]  {DD#14}
124 - The Cruisers - 1960 - Cryin' Over You (V-Tone 213)  {DD#04}
125 - Roscoe Shelton - 1960 - I've Been Faithful (Excello 2176)
126 - The Vibrations - 1960 - Feel So Bad (Checker 961)  {DD#06}


201 - Jackie Wilson - 1960 - Please Tell Me Why? (Brunswick LP BL-754055) [stereo]
202 - Syl Johnson - 1960 - Lonely Man (Federal 45-12374) [stereo]
203 - Johnnie Morisette - 1960 - Always On My Mind (SAR 107) [stereo]  {DD#13}
204 - Mable John - 1960 - You Made A Fool Out Of Me (Tamala 54031) [stereo]
205 - The Five Keys - 1960 - No Says My Heart (King 5358)  {DD#08}
206 - Willie Wright & His Sparklers - 1960 - What Will I Say? (Federal 45-12382)  {DDD#16}
207 - Sam Cooke - 1960 - Darling, I Need You Now [alt version] (Unissued RCA Victor)  {DD#12}
208 - Frankie & Johnny - 1960 - My First Love (Sabrina 331)  {DD#10}
209 - Etta & Harvey - 1960 - If I Can't Have You (Chess 1760)  {DD#11}
210 - Sam Baker - 1960 - So Long (Copa 200)
211 - Larry Birdsong - 1960 - I'm So Glad You're Home (Ace 589)  {DDD#29}
212 - Timmy Shaw - 1960 - Tastes Of The Blues (Audrey 3740)
213 - Donnie Elbert - 1960 - Will You Ever Be Mine? (Vee-Jay 336)  {DD#08} + {DDD#16}
214 - Maxine Brown - 1960 - All In My Mind (Nomar 103)
215 - Kip Anderson - 1960 - Till Your Love Is Mine (Sharp 102)
216 - Bobby Long - 1960 - I Need You (Fountainhead 105)
217 - Ann Cole - 1960 - A Love Of My Own (Sir 275)
218 - Wally Cox - 1960 - I Can't Help It (Arvee 5008)  {DDD#27}
219 - Carla & Rufus - 1960 - Deep Down Inside (Satellite 102) (Atco 6177)  {DD#13}
220 - Little Willie Johnson - 1960 - There's A Difference (King 5394)
221 - The 5 Sounds - 1960 - That's When I Fall In Love (Baritone 0941)  {DD#06}
222 - The Splendors - 1960 - The Golden Years (Taurus 101)  {DD#08}
223 - Rita Zel - 1960 - Need You To Help Me (J & S 1685)  {DD#01}
224 - Jimmy Jones - 1960 - The Search Is Over (MGM LP E3847)  {DD#12}
225 - Hollywood Flames - 1960 - If I Thought You Needed Me (Atco 6155)
226 - Bobby Bland - 1960 - I'll Take Care Of You (Duke 314)  {DDD#29}


DDD#060

Deep Dish Delicacies Vol. 59 {1959 Special}

When I first started the Deep Dish Delicacies series I seriously did not expect to see it exceed 50 volumes, however, I can't say as I hadn't at least entertained the notion. And long thought that if the series did reach 60+ volumes, I would make corresponding yearly installments. 

 

Now while the precise origins of "deep soul" per say, is a matter of conjecture, it certainly wasn't 1959 as soul itself wasn't really recognized as a genre until early 1960. Soul like doo-wop, rock 'n' roll and a lot of 60s pop music, was born of rhythm and blues. And some of it clearly paved the way for the impassioned balladry we refer to as deep soul. This installment explores those avenues and could just as easily be a Darling Dear Special as the tracks are mined from former volumes of that series, plus I've included a handful of cuts not previously featured. All selections have been remastered, enjoy.

 

01 - Jeanne & Her Boyfriends - 1959 - Baby (Warwick M508)  {DD#12}

02 - Lincoln Fig & The Dates - 1959 - Kiss Me Tenderly (Worthy 1006)  {DD#05}

03 - Johnny Adams - 1959 - I Won't Cry (Ric 961) [meefs]

04 - The Dukes - 1959 - Looking For You (Flip 343) [meefs]  {DD#01}

05 - The Solitaires - 1959 - Helpless (Old Town 1071)  {DD#04}

06 - Beverly Ann Gibson - 1959 - Call On Me (King 5244)  {DD#03} + {DD#10}

07 - Bobby Starr - 1959 - Please Give Me A Chance (Radio 120-45)  {DD#11}

08 - The Bobbettes - 1959 - You Are My Sweetheart (Atlantic 2027)  {DD#02}

09 - Johnny Two-Voice & The Sliders - 1959 - You And Your Lovin' Ways (Speciality 676)  {DD#09}

10 - The Five Satins - 1959 - When Your Love Comes Along (First 104)  {DD#15}

11 - Marv Johnson - 1959 - River Of Tears (United Artists 175)  {DD#03}

12 - Monorays - 1959 - Five Minutes To Love You (Tammy 1005)  {DD#07}

13 - James Brown & The Famous Flames - 1959 - It Was You (Federal 12364)

14 - Eddie & The Starlites - 1959 - Why (Unissued Scepter)  {DD#05}

15 - Hollywood Flames - 1959 - There Is Something On Your Mind (Ebb 158)  {DD#02}

16 - The Genies - 1959 - The First Time (Shad 5002)

17 - Ted Taylor & His Band - 1959 - Be Ever Wonderful (Duke 308)  {DD#12}

18 - Kenny Martin - 1959 - Ask Me (Federal 12362)  {DD#02}

19 - Chico Leverett - 1959 - I'll Never Love Again (Tamla 54024)  {DD#15}

20 - Beverly Ann Gibson - 1959 - Without Love (Deb 506) [stereo]  {DD#09}

21 - The Impressions - 1959 - Lovely One [alt] (Unissued Abner) [stereo]  {DD#04}

22 - Larry Williams - 1959 - Teardrops (Specialty 677)  {DD#11}

23 - Little Milton - 1959 - Strange Dreams (Bobbin 112)  {DD#09}

24 - The Vocaleers w. Herman Dunham - 1959 - I Need Your Love So Bad (Paradise 113)  {DD#03}

25 - Prentice Moreland & Group - 1959 - Please Please Please (Edsel 778)  {DD#05}

26 - K-Doe - 1959 - There's A Will, There's A Way (Minit 604)

27 - The Senders - 1959 - I Dream Of You (Kent 320)  {DD#08}

28 - The Passions - 1959 - Just To Be With You (Audicon 102)  {DD#03}

29 - Jimmie Smith & The Lockettes - 1959 - I Cry And Cry Every Night (Flip 347)  {DD#03}

30 - The Clicketts - 1959 - To Be A Part Of You (Dice 92)  {DD#01}

31 - Little Richard - 1959 - Wonderin' (Specialty 660)

32 - The Channels - 1959 - My Love Will Never Die (Fury 1021)  {DD#01}

DDD#059

Deep Dish Delicacies Vol. 58 {1958 Special}

 

When I first started the Deep Dish Delicacies series I seriously did not expect to see it exceed 50 volumes, however, I can't say as I hadn't at least entertained the notion. And long thought that if the series did reach 60+ volumes, I would make corresponding yearly installments. 

 

Now while the precise origins of "deep soul" per say, is a matter of conjecture, it certainly wasn't 1958 as soul itself wasn't really recognized as a genre until early 1960. Soul like doo-wop, rock 'n' roll and a lot of 60s pop music, was born of rhythm and blues. And some of it clearly paved the way for the impassioned balladry we refer to as deep soul. This installment explores those avenues and could just as easily be a Darling Dear Special as the tracks are mined from former volumes of that series, plus I've included a handful of cuts not previously featured. All selections have been remastered, enjoy.

01 - The Chanters - 1958 - I Need Your Tenderness (DeLuxe 6162)  {DD#04}
02 - Hollywood Flames - 1958 - Let's Talk It Over (Ebb 146)  {DD#03}
03 - The Cordovans - 1958 - My Heart (Johnson 731)  {DD#05}
04 - Jerry Butler & The Impressions - 1958 - For Your Precious Love (Falcon, Abner 1013)  {DD#01}
05 - The Big Tops - 1958 - I'm In Love (Warner 1017)  {DD#08}
06 - The Miracles - 1958 - I Cry (End 1029) (End 1084)
07 - The Shirelles - 1958 - My Love Is A Charm (Decca 9-30669)  {DD#11}
08 - Richard Berry - 1958 - Do I, Do I, Do I? (Flip 339)  {DD#14}
09 - The Chantels - 1958 - So Real (Unissued End)  {DD#13}
10 - The Capers - 1958 - Miss You My Dear (Vee Jay 297)  {DD#08}
11 - The Slades - 1958 - You Cheated (Domino R-500)  {DD#05}
12 - Shirley & Lee - 1958 - Love No One But You (I Love You So) (Aladdin 3405)
13 - Rabbit & Geno - 1958 - Why Did You Go? (Bow 301)
14 - The Jesters - 1958 - Now That You're Gone (Cyclone 5011)  {DD#12}
15 - The Chanels - 1958 - The Reason (DEB 500)  {DD#12}
16 - Roscoe Shelton - 1958 - Something's Wrong (Excello 2146)  {DD#11}
17 - Arthur Lee Maye - 1958 - Cause You're Mine Alone (Flip 330)
18 - The Satellites - 1958 - Heavenly Angel (Class 234)  {DD#09}
19 - Willie Wilson & The Tunemasters w. The Chantels - 1958 - I've Lied (End 1011)  {DD#07}
20 - The Blossoms - 1958 - Have Faith In Me (Capitol F3878)  {DD#15}
21 - Kenny Martin & Group - 1958 - Darling Please Be Mine (Federal 12341)  {DD#05}
22 - Otis Williams & The Charms - 1958 - Let Some Love In Your Heart (DeLuxe 6160)  {DD#01}
23 - The Avalons - 1958 - Heart's Desire (Unart 2007)  {DD#04}
24 - Eugene Church & The Fellows - 1958 - For The Rest Of My Life (Class 235)  {DD#15}
25 - The Castaleers - 1958 - Lonely Boy (Felsted 8512)  {DD#09}
26 - The Velvetiers - 1958 - Oh Baby (Ric 958)  {DD#01}
27 - The Chargers - 1958 - Here In My Heart (RCA Victor 47-7417)  {DD#07}
28 - The Five Satins w. Billy Baker - 1958 - A Million To One (Ember 1028) (Ember LP ELP-401)
29 - The Lockettes - 1958 - You Don't Want Me (Flip 334)  {DD#04}
30 - Ted Taylor - 1958 - Wrapped Up In A Dream (Ebb 151)  {DD#11}
31 - The Dells - 1958 - I'm Calling (Vee Jay 292)  {DD#11}
32 - The Guytones - 1958 - Your Heart's Bigger Than Mine (DeLuxe 6169)  {DD#03}


DDD#058

Deep Dish Delicacies Vol. 57 {New Recipes Special}

 

The next 'special' deep dish installment is another double dose of what qualifies as the deep soul of today. An integral element of the New Recipes series, alongside other styles of new soul, funk and rhythm n blues. Now, I'll be the first to admit that the majority of this music is a far cry from the traditional soul productions of yesteryear, however, there's some decent material here that shouldn't go unnoticed. 

New Recipes has now run twenty volumes deep -- it features music recorded and released between late 2016 and late 2023 -- and has unexpectedly become an increasingly popular series. Here we have some more of the best so-called "deep" of it, showcasing new artists and classic soul icons alike. In effort to keep it fresh, each part below contains a few tracks that for one reason or another, never made the initial cut but were released within the same time frame. All selections have been remastered, enjoy.

101 - Malik Malo w. The Notations - 2022 - In The Rain {NR#10}
102 - Thee Baby Cuffs w. The M-Tet - 2022 - How Could I Right All My Wrongs {NR#09}
103 - Jonny Benavidez w. Cold Diamond & Mink - 2023 - Tell Me That You Love Me {NR#18}
104 - Durand Jones & The Indications - 2019 - Morning In America {NR#02}
105 - Helene Smith - 2019 - Let A New Day Begin
106 - Don Bryant - 2021 - A World Like That {NR#12}
107 - Willie Hightower - 2018 - Tired Of Losing You
108 - Bella Brown & The Jealous Lovers - 2022 - I'm Gone {NR#10}
109 - The Mighty Mocambos - 2019 - Today {NR#05}
110 - Willie West - 2017 - Give It Back {NR#02}
111 - Melvin Gentry - 2022 - Take A Chance {NR#14}
112 - Vaneese Thomas - 2022 - Same Blood Same Bone {NR#10}
113 - The Everettes - 2020 - This Is True {NR#06}
114 - Janell Ruth - 2023 - You Are Worth {NR#16}
115 - Willie Clayton - 2021 - It Don't Hurt Now {NR#08}
116 - Trish Toledo - 2021 - Can't Wait To See You [mono] {NR#07}
117 - Johnny David - 2022 - Try Me {NR#13}
118 - Ural Thomas & The Pain - 2018 - You Care Very Little {NR#02}
119 - William Bell - 2016 - The Three Of Me
120 - Wee Willie Walker & The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra - 2021  - Darling Mine {NR#15}


201 - Irma Thomas - 2020 - Picture On The Wall {NR#07}
202 - Bemaji Tillman w. J-Lyn - 2022 - Precious, Precious {NR#14}
203 - J.P. Bimeni & The Black Belts - 2018 - I Miss You (radio edit)
204 - Aaron Frazer - 2023 - Heart Full Of Love {NR#16}
205 - Bastards Of Soul - 2020 - If These Walls Could Talk {NR#06}
206 - Sugaray Rayford - 2022 - Golden Lady Of The Canyon {NR#09}
207 - Syleena Johnson - 2017 - I'd Rather Go Blind {NR#02}
208 - Don Bryant - 2017 - First You Cry
209 - DeRobert & The Half-Truths - 2022 - Just Friends {NR#10}
210 - Lee Fields - 2022 - Forever [mono] {NR#12}
211 - Soul Scratch - 2017 - Look How Far We've Come {NR#01}
212 - Jalen Ngonda - 2023 - It Takes A Fool [mono] {NR#20}
213 - Mica Paris - 2020 - The Struggle {NR#06}
214 - David Porter w. Marcus Scott - 2022 - If I Have To Do Wrong {NR#14}
215 - Vaneese Thomas - 2016 - Prince Of Fools
216 - The Tibbs - 2016 - Wild Way {NR#01}
217 - Carlton Jumel Smith & Golden Rules - 2023 - It's Gonna Be Alright {NR#18}
218 - Southern Avenue - 2021 - Fences {NR#07}
219 - The Mighty Mocambos - 2019 - Where Do We Go From Here {NR#03}
220 - Bobby Harden & The Soulful Saints - 2023 - Bridge Of Love {NR#17}


DDD#057

Deep Dish Delicacies Vol. 56 {New Recipes Special}

The next 'special' deep dish installment is a double dose of what qualifies as the deep soul of today. An integral element of the New Recipes series, alongside other styles of new soul, funk and rhythm n blues. Now, I'll be the first to admit that the majority of this music is a far cry from the traditional soul productions of yesteryear, however, there's some decent material here that shouldn't go unnoticed. 

New Recipes has now run twenty volumes deep -- it features music recorded and released between late 2016 and late 2023 -- and has unexpectedly become an increasingly popular series. Here we have some of the best so-called "deep" of it, showcasing new artists and classic soul icons alike. In effort to keep it fresh, each part below contains a small handful of tracks that for one reason or another, never made the initial cut but were released within the same time frame. All selections have been remastered, enjoy.

101 - The Ready-Mades - 2023 - Cold Heart Of Stone {NR#18}
102 - Carlton Jumel Smith - 2019 - I Can't Love You Anymore {NR#02}
103 - J.P. Bimeni & The Black Belts - 2022 - Four Walls {NR#09}
104 - Shirley Davis & The SilverBacks - 2022 - Love Insane {NR#14}
105 - Willie Hightower - 2018 - Raining All The Time
106 - Aaron Frazer - 2021 - Leanin’ On Your Everlasting Love {NR#07}
107 - Sonny Green - 2020 - If You Want Me To Keep Loving You {NR#06}
108 - Kitakara & SingTrece - 2023 - Together {NR#20}
109 - Sugaray Rayford - 2017 - Dig A Little Deeper {NR#01}
110 - Ural Thomas & The Pain - 2022 - Hung Up On My Dream {NR#11}
111 - Vaneese Thomas - 2019 - I Tried
112 - Lady Blackbird - 2021 - It's Not That Easy {NR#07}
113 - Bastards Of Soul - 2022 - Just A Little Bit {NR#10}
114 - Lee Fields & The Expressions - 2019 - You're What's Needed In My Life [mono] {NR#05}
115 - Ron Preyer & The Soul Surfers - 2022 - Moonlight Daydream [mono] {NR#10}
116 - The Masqueraders - 2018 - A Change Is Gonna Come
117 - The Bamboos - 2021 - I Just Hear You Leaving {NR#07}
118 - Stan Mosley - 2022 - What You Need [mono] {NR#15}
119 - William Bell - 2016 - The House Always Wins
120 - Hermon Hitson - 2022 - She's A Bad Girl {NR#12}


201 - Object Heavy - 2022 - Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay {NR#15}
202 - Don Bryant - 2020 - A Woman's Touch {NR#06}
203 - Latasha Lee - 2023 - I Don't Want You {NR#17}
204 - Eddie & The Valiants - 2022 - Please Come Home {NR#14}
205 - Joey Quinones - 2022 - There Must Be Something [mono] {NR#11}
206 - Jalen Ngonda - 2022 - What A Difference She Made [mono] {NR#15}
207 - Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - 2017 - When I Saw Your Face
208 - Lee Fields & The Expressions - 2020 - Time {NR#06}
209 - Bobby Harden & The Soulful Saints - 2021 - Wounded Hearts {NR#09}
210 - J.P. Bimeni & The Black Belts - 2018 - Pain Is The Name Of Your Game
211 - Vaneese Thomas - 2022 - 'Til I See You Again {NR#12}
212 - Malford Milligan & The Southern Aces - 2021 - It Hurts Too Bad {NR#07}
213 - The Faithful Brothers - 2023 - Joy {NR#20}
214 - CRUZ The Dame - 2022 - Woman To Woman {NR#12}
215 - Klassic Man - 2022 - I Forgot To Be Your Lover {NR#15}
216 - Willie Clayton - 2017 - We Had A Good Thang
217 - Swamp Dogg w. Justin Vernon & Jenny Lewis - 2020 - Sleeping Without You Is A Dragg
218 - Acantha Lang - 2023 - Ride This Train {NR#17}
219 - Wee Willie Walker & Bia Marchesa - 2017 - Nobody But You {NR#02}
220 - Omar Wilson - 2022 - I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know {NR#09}


DDD#056

Deep Dish Delicacies Vol. 55 {70s Southern Soul Special}

 

If you've followed this blog (and the former) since the beginning you will know that this wasn't my first anthology of compilations, however, it most certainly has become the GGG flagship series. With more than 50 volumes and very few repeated tracks among them, Deep Dish Delicacies deserves a little celebrating. Let this installment serve as the first in a long line of forthcoming "Special" editions. 

For those few unfamiliar with this series, keep in mind the word 'deep' is used loosely here as I do not subscribe to the rigid definition as it pertains to soul music. While anguished paint-peeling vocals with a touch of twang, delivered at a snail's pace generally constitutes the bulk of the genre, I do not consider this specific criteria a prerequisite. I don't believe tempo, chord progressions or vocals of any sorts could or should dictate the emotive force of music. This is exemplified with a sax laden instrumental and a good handful of funky mid(nearing up)-tempo numbers below. Other than a collection of recordings from below the Mason/Dixon line, I wasn't looking to check any particular boxes here but from the early 70s swamp pop stylings of Leroy Soileau to the late 70s synthed-up sizzler from William Stuckey and the wide array of cuts between, we get a pretty good little glimpse of deep southern 70s groove. Enjoy.

 

01 - Willie Hightower - 1973 - Don't Blame Me (Mercury 73390)
02 - The Memphis Horns - 1972 - Black Eyed Blue (Million Records Inc. LP 1018)
03 - The Ovations - 197? - Little Man (Unissued Sounds Of Memphis)
04 - Paul Kelly - 1974 - I Believe I Can (Warner Bros. LP BS-2812)
05 - Bettye Crutcher - 1974 - So Lonely Without You (Enterprise LP ENS-7504)
06 - Phillip Mitchell - 197? - It Be's That Way Sometimes (Unissued Muscle Shoals Sound)
07 - Swamp Dogg - 1974 - My Hang-Ups Ain't Hung-Up No More (Island LP ILPS-9299)
08 - Loleatta Holloway - 1973 - Only A Fool (Aware LP AA-2003)
09 - George Jackson - 197? - Your Love Is Working On Me (Unissued Muscle Shoals Sound)
10 - Marshall, Donovan, Broomfield - 1978 - Since I Found My Baby (Augusta AR-100)
11 - Frederick Knight - 1977 - River Flowing (Juana LP 200,000)
12 - William Stuckey - 1979 - Got Plans (Symplex LP NI-79-1980)
13 - Dorothy Moore - 1978 - Write A Little Prayer (Malaco LP 6356)
14 - Al Green - 1976 - That's The Way It Is (Hi LP SHL-32097)
15 - Ted Taylor - 1976 - Somebody's Gettin' It (Alarm 112)
16 - Bobby Sheen - 1973 - Don't Make Me Do Wrong (Warner Bros. 7732)
17 - Oscar Toney Jr. - 1972 - Thank You Honey Chile (Capricorn 0005)
18 - Candi Staton - 1973 - I'm Gonna Hold On (To What I Got This Time) (Fame FM-XW328-W)
19 - Isaac Hayes - 1972 - Soulsville (Enterprise ENA-9045)
20 - Ralph 'Soul' Jackson - 1972 - Let Your Sweet Love Surround Me (Sound Of Birmingham PRP-39431)
21 - Ernie K-Doe - 197? - You Lie So Much (Unissued Sansu)
22 - Johnny Adams - 197? - Too Much Pride [alt version] (Unissued SSS International)
23 - Timmy McNealy - 1972 - I Am So Glad You're Mine (Shawn 0160)
24 - Leroy Soileau - 1970 - Wish You Were Here (Tic Toc 113)
25 - Betty Wright - 1976 - I Think I'd Better Think About It (Alston LP A-4402)


DDD#055