Deep Dish Delicacies Vol. 43

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01 - Willie Hightower - 1973 - Don't Blame Me (Mercury 73390)

02 - Lee Moses - 1971 - Every Boy And Girl (Maple LP 6001)

03 - Hodges, James, Smith & Crawford - 1971 - Nobody (Mpingo 14000)

04 - J.J. Williams - 197? - My World Tumbles Down (Unissued Capitol)

05 - The Dells - 1974 - I Wish It Was Me You Loved (Cadet 5702) (Cadet LP CA-60027)

06 - Howard Tate - 1972 - You Don't Know Anything About Love (Atlantic LP SD-8303)

07 - John Henry - 1972 - Love Is Not A Stranger Anymore (Brownstone 7071)

08 - Ella Washington - 1970 - I Can't Afford To Lose Him (Sound Stage 7 2665)

09 - Major Lance - 1968 - I Have No One (Dakar 1450) [mono]

10 - Freddy Love - 1967 - I’m Just A Nobody (Unissued Wind Hit) [mono]

11 - The Generations Combo - 1967 - Try Me (Justice Recording Co. JLP-158) [mono]

12 - Bobby Powell - 1969 - In Time (Whit 6902) [mono]

13 - Tina Britt - 1969 - I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know (Minit LP 24023)

14 - Sonny Holley - 196? - Someone On Your Mind (FMH 1001) [mono]

15 - James Carr - 196? - Search Your Heart (Unissued Goldwax) (Vivid Sound LP 3006)

16 - Eric Mercury - 1969 - Tears, No Laughter (AVCO Embassy LP AVE-33001)

17 - Fugi [w. Back Merda] - 1970 - Save A Little (Cadet 5677)

18 - Henry Moore - 1966 - I'm Losing You (Jetstream 731) [mono]

19 - Leon Haywood - 1965 - Pain In My Heart (Imperial 66123) [mono]

20 - Sam Cooke - 1965 - (Somebody) Ease My Troublin' Mind (RCA Victor 47-8539)

21 - Eddie & Ernie - 196?- A Man To Love A Woman (Unissued) [mono]

22 - Arthur Conley - 1966 - There's A Place For Us (Jotis 472) [mono]

23 - Mable John - 1966 - Your Good Thing Is About To End (Stax 192) [mono]

24 - Mickey Murray - 1967 - Treat Him Right (SSS International LP S-71102)

25 - Jimmy Jules - 196? - Just One More Time (Unissued Carnival) [mono]

DDD#43

Diamonds From The Rough Vol. 03

01. Teddy Pendergrass w. Stephanie Mills - 1980 - Feel The Fire (P.I.R. LP FZ-36745)

02. Next Movement - 1980 - How Did We Get To This (The Letter) (G.E.C. LP LC-705)

03. C.P. Salt - 1982 - Where Should We Go (Surrend CR 001)

04. The Hypnotics - 1981 - Music To Make Love To (Cheapo 001)

05. The Controllers - 1979 - We Don't (Juana LP JU-200-005)

06. Brenda & The Tabulations - 1977 - Take It Or Leave It (Chocolate City 009)

07. Sherman Hunter - 1978 - Sweet Thing (Shield 6312)

08. Special Delivery - 1978 - You Say (Shield LP SH-80,000)

09. Robert Cotter - 1976 - Come On With It (Tiger Lily LP TL-14051)

10. Grady Tate - 1977 - Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City (ABC Impulse LP AS-9330)

11. Jimmy Ross & Natural Love - 1975 - Goodbye My Love (Mimic 100-001)

12. Barbara Lynn - 1979 - Give Him His Freedom (Starflite 1001) [mono]

13. Stevo - 1978 - Messing Up A Good Thing (Oliva Cantu LP OOC-208)

14. Tony Douglas - 1982 - Please Don't Make Me (Scorpio LP DK-1012)

15. Master Plan Inc - 1980 - You (Mundo 41180)

16. C.L. Blast - 1984 - I Just Don't Know (Park Place LP PPR 416)

DFTR#03

O-O-O-O-Oh Yeah!!! Vol. 24

I just want to remind anyone / everyone applying for full access, to please be patient. I plan on waiting a week or perhaps, two before really reviewing and granting anyone access. I would like to give as many people as possible an opportunity to apply. Additionally, it may take some time to review said applications. However, I want you to know that you are not missing anything. I'm not posting there currently and haven't even added the three most recent compilations that are now posted here. So for now, enjoy.

01. Eddie Whitehead - 1967 - Just Your Fool (Black Jack 711_a)

02. Eddie Whitehead - 1967 - Give This Fool Another Chance (Black Jack 711_b)

03. James Hanns & The Soul Entertainers - 1966 - It's A Fine Thing (Raynard RS-10049_a)

04. James Hanns & The Soul Entertainers - 1966 - I Found You (Raynard RS-10049_b)

05. Th' JustiIfiers - 1968 - Lonely Boy (Kim 101_a)

06. Th' JustiIfiers - 1968 - My Love Has Gone Kim (Kim 101_b)

07. Buddy Grubbs - 1969 - I'm Telling You (Bell 772_a)

08. Buddy Grubbs - 1969 - Sugar Man (Bell 772_b)

09. Terrie & Joy La Roy - 1971 - Why I Shed So Many Tears (ANLA 119_a)

10. Terrie & Joy La Roy - 1971 - Without Love What Would Life Be (ANLA 119_b)

11. Gene Williams - 1970 - Don't Let Your Love Fade Away (Forte 111_a)

12. Gene Williams - 1970 - Whatever You Do, Do It Good (Forte 111_b)

13. James Young & The House Wreckers - 1974 - Barkin' Up The Wrong Tree (Jet Stream 808_a)

14. James Young & The House Wreckers - 1974 - Funky Booty (Jet Stream 808_b)

15. Soul Sensation - 1973 - A Man That Is Not Free (Music City MC-892_a)

16. Soul Sensation - 1973 - When I Had You Baby (Music City MC-892_b)

17. Walter Lewis & The Blue Stars - 197? - Do It Baby Do It (Maplewood 502_a)

18. Walter Lewis & The Blue Stars - 197? - I Have Love At Home (Maplewood 502_b)

19. Butterscotch - 1973 - Something Has Got To Change [Part 1] (Renee RE-3006_a)

20. Butterscotch - 1973 - Something Has Got To Change [Part 2] (Renee RE-3006_b)

21. The Moving Violation [aka The Elements] - 1974 - Spinnin' Top (Atlantic 3030_a)

22. The Moving Violation [aka The Elements] - 1974 - Wild Goose Chase (Atlantic 3030_b)

23. Shades Of Sensation - 19?? - But Then You Left Me (Summit Records Of America 425_a)

24. Shades Of Sensation - 19?? - Everyday Thing (Summit Records Of America 425_b)

25. Patty Stokes - 1969 - Good Girl (Can You Be) (Mir-A-Don 1005_a)

26. Patty Stokes - 1969 - Is It True (Mir-A-Don 1005_b)

OY!#24

Howdy! How'do?

Welcome one and all to my new site ... the original site is now a private affair, accessible by invite only. More about that later though. This new 'public' site will be focused purely on compilation anthologies. Much like the Pages feature on the old site, I have created quick-access archives for each featured series in the back pages, I've posted the more recent volumes in traditional fashion and have included brand new installments to both the Metamorphic Malfunktions and Darling Dear anthologies. More of each anthology is on the way, plus several new projects are in the works. 

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Darling Dear Vol. 12

01. Keytones - 1957 - A Fool In Love (Old Town 1041)

02. The Dells - 1957 - Why Do You Have To Go (Vee Jay 236)

03. David Ford & The Ebbtides - 1956 - My Confession (Specialty 588)

04. Wally Wilson & The Five Echoes - 1954 - If You Don't Love Me (Sabre 106)

05. Billy Dawn Quartet - 1953 - Crying For My Baby (Decatur 3001)

06. Pauline Rogers - 1955 - You're Everything To Me (Atco 6050)

07. The Pyramids - 1955 - Deep In My Heart For You (Federal 12233)

08. The Young Lads - 1956 - Moonlight (Neil 100)

09. The Chanels - 1958 - The Reason (DEB 500)

10. The Jesters - 1958 - Now That You're Gone (Cyclone 5011)

11. Jeanne & Her Boyfriends - 1959 - Baby (Warwick M508)

12. Joe Van Loan w. The Parliaments - 1958 - Give Me Your Heart (V-Tone 200)

13. Little Junior Lewis - 1960 - And That's All I Need (Fury 1039)

14. Jimmy Jones - 1960 - The Search Is Over (MGM LP E3847)

15. The Companions - 1961 - I Didn't Know (You Got Married) (Federal 12397)

16. Willie West - 1961 - It's No Use to Try (Rustone 1406)

17. Ann Cole - 1962 - Have Fun (Roulette 4452)

18. The Miracles - 1962 - This I Swear, I Promise (Tamla LP TM-230)

19. The Fascinations - 1960 - Midnight (Sure 106)

20. The Chimes - 19?? - My Broken Heart (Unissued Old Town)

21. Ted Taylor & His Band - 1959 - Be Ever Wonderful (Duke 308)

22. Sam Cooke - 196? - Darling, I Need You Now [alt] (Unissued RCA Victor)

23. The Chantels - 1957 - Maybe [alt take 4] (Unissued End) [stereo]

24. The Penguins - 1958 - Let Me Make Up Your Mind (Dooto 432)

25. The Romancers - 1956 - This Is Goodbye (Dootone 404) [stereo]

DD#12

Metamorphic Malfunktions Vol. 06

01. Smokey Johnson - 1964 - It Ain't My Fault [Part 1] (Nola 706)

02. Smokey Johnson - 1964 - It Ain't My Fault [Part 2] (Nola 706)

03. Dyke & The Blazers - 1966 - Swamp Walk (Unissued Original Sound) [mono]

04. Lil' Lavair & The Fabulous Jades - 1967 - Cold Heat (Lennan 1264)

05. Gene Dozier & The Brotherhood - 1967 - Cold Sweat (Minit LP-24010)

06. The Intensions ‎- 196? - I Don't Get Down Like That (Blue Light 1234) [mono]

07. King Curtis & The Kingpins - 1968 - Makin' Hey (Atco 6613) [mono]

08. Bebbe & The Hitmakers - 1968 - Ooh-Cha-Lue (Mammon 101)

09. Jonathan - 1968 - Trackin' (Catalyst 001) [mono]

10. The Coasters - 1967 - Down Home Girl (Date 2-1552)

11. Ebony Rhythm Band - 1969 - Vanilla Fudge [inst] (Unissued Lamp)

12. Albert Washington & The Kings - 1969 - Hold Me Baby [ext] (Unissued Fraternity)

13. Jerry Combs - 1968 - Get Yourself Together (Warner Bros. Seven Arts 7246)

14. Clifton White & His Royal Knights - 196? - The Grade A (PMRC 1003) [mono]

15. Roscoe & Friends - 1965 - Barnyard Soul (TEC 3012) [mono]

16. Shin-Dig Smith & The Soul Shakers - 1966 - Though Fooling Around (Pitter-Pat 101)

17. Leon & The Burners - 1965 - Whiplash (Josie 945)

18. Dave Hamilton & His Peppers - 19?? - Bringing It Down (Unissued)

19. Sam & The Soul Machine - 1969 - Po'k Bones And Rice (Unissued)

20. The Meters - 1969 - Cardova (Josie LP JOS-4010)

MM#06

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New Recipes Vol. 07

01. Trish Toledo - 2021 - Can't Wait To See You

02. Joey Quiñones - 2021 - Love Me Like You Used To [mono]

03. The Bamboos - 2021 - Upwey Funk

04. Southern Avenue - 2021 - Fences

05. Don Bryant - 2020 - I'll Go Crazy

06. Irma Thomas - 2020 - Picture On The Wall

07. Orgone - 2020 - The Vice Yard

08. Lady Blackbird - 2021 - It's Not That Easy

09. Malford Milligan & The Southern Aces - 2021 - It Hurts Too Bad

10. Menahan Street Band - 2021 - There Was A Man

11. Thee Lakesiders - 2021 - Show Me Love [mono]

12. Sophisticated Sissies - 2021 - Beverage Man

13. Principles Of Joy - 2021 - The Man I Want

14. Aaron Frazer - 2021 - Leanin’ On Your Everlasting Love

15. Leslie Odom Jr. - 2021 - A Change Is Gonna Come

16. Cynthia Erivo - 2021 - Mama

17. The Spinners - 2021 - I'm Looking For My Baby

18. Maceo Parker - 2020 - M A C E O

19. Aaron Frazer - 2021 - Can’t Leave It Alone

20. Jeb Bush Orchestra - 2021 - Here's The Plan

21. The Bamboos - 2021 - I Just Hear You Leaving

NR#07

Deep Dish Delicacies Vol. 42

01. Deanie Parker - 1964 - Each Step I Take (Volt 115)

02. Jackie Lee - 1966 - A Man Ain't Nothin' (Mirwood Unissued) [stereo]

03. The Dells - 1965 - Let's Do It Over (Vee Jay VJLPS 1141) [stereo]

04. Sam & Bill - 1965 - For Your Love (JoDa J-100)

05. The Zircons - 1963 - Where There's A Will (There Must Be A Way) (Heigh Ho 606)

06. Music City Soul Brothers - 1964 - Something In My Eye (Music City 855)

07. Ike & Tina Turner - 1963 - The Real Me (Sue LP 2005)

08. Jimmy Gresham & The Gibson Kings - 1962 - Take Me Too (Kitty 1008)

09. Eddie Floyd - 1964 - Never Get Enough Of Your Love (Safice 334)

10. Kelly Brothers - 1966 - Make Me Glad (Sims 281)

11. Roy Lee Johnson - 1966 - Slowly I'm Falling In Love With You (Columbia 43674) [stereo]

12. Arthur Conley - 1967 - I'll Take The Blame (Atco LP SD 33-220) [stereo]

13. Wendy Rene - 196? - He Hasn't Failed Me Yet (Unissued Stax)

14. David Porter - 1965 - Can't See You When I Want To (Stax 163)

15. Mickey Murray - 1967 - Lonely Room (SSS International LP S-71102) [stereo]

16. The Swordsmen - 1968 - Seems I'm Never Tired Of Lovin' You (Ninandy 1014)

17. Otis Redding - 1966 - You're Still My Baby (Volt LP SD 415)

18. Chuck Jackson & Maxine Brown - 1965 - I Need You So (Wand 198)

19. Bobby King - 1965 - Let Me Come On Home (Sound Plus 2120)

20. Flint Emeralds - 196? - Steal Away (Gatewood AR-849)

21. Leroy Taylor - 196? - If I (Unissued)

22. Wilson Pickett - 1963 - I'm Down To My Last Heartbreak (Double-L 724)

23. Grover Mitchell - 1966 - Sweeter As The Days Go By (Josie 961)

24. Barbara & The Browns - 1964 - Big Party (Stax 150)

25. Jimmy Norman - 1965 - Talking 'Bout The Times (Polo 230)

DDD#42

O-O-O-O-Oh Yeah!!! Vol. 23

01. Joe Dossett - 1969 - Plastic Saddle (Mercury 72941_a)

02. Joe Dossett - 1969 - You've Been Leading Me On (Mercury 72941_b)

03. Willie Diggs - 1970 - They're Trying To Get To You (Mon'ca 1778_a)

04. Willie Diggs - 1970 - Good News (Mon'ca 1778_b)

05. Charles Smith - 1966 - Tell Him That You're Mine (Trend 1001_a)

06. Charles Smith - 1966 - You Need Education (Trend 1001_b)

07. Soul Majestics - 1968 - Missing You (Chicago Music Bag B-001_a)

08. Soul Majestics - 1968 - I Done Told You Baby (Chicago Music Bag B-001_b)

09. Uptights - 1970 - Free At Last (Skye 4525_a)

10. Uptights - 1970 - You Git's None Of This (Skye 4525_b)

11. Ice-Cold-Love - 1973 - Sheer Magic (Tammy 1037_a)

12. Ice-Cold-Love - 1973 - Wonderful To Be Loved (Tammy 1037_b)

13. Kansas City Express - 1975 - This Is The Place [voc] (American Artists AAS-1136-45_a)

14. Kansas City Express - 1975 - This Is The Place [inst] (American Artists AAS-1136-45_b)

15. Ronnie Keaton - 1974 - Going Down For The Last Time [Part 1] (Konduko 11582_a)

16. Ronnie Keaton - 1974 - Going Down For The Last Time [Part 2] (Konduko 11582_b)

17. Soul Primers - 197? - Can't Resist [Part 1] (Honeycombs 347_a)

18. Soul Primers - 197? - Can't Resist [Part 2] (Honeycombs 347_b)

19. Mark V Unlimited - 1969 - Gone! (Sagport 203_a)

20. Mark V Unlimited - 1969 - Funny Changes (Sagport 203_b)

21. George Hobson - 1968 - Let It Be Real (Sound City 1001_a)

22. George Hobson - 1968 - Place In Your Heart (Sound City 1001_b)

23. Ocapello's - 1966 - The Stars (Checker 1144_a)

24. Ocapello's - 1966 - Anytime (Checker 1144_b)

25. Loretta Williams - 1965 - Baby Cakes (Jotis 471_a)

26. Loretta Williams - 1965 - I'm Missing You (Jotis 471_b)

OY!#23

Diamonds From The Rough Vol. 02

01. The Futures ‎- 1978 - I Wanna Know, Is It Over (P.I.R. LP JZ-35458)

02. Randy Brown - 1978 - Too Little In Common (Parachute LP RRLP-9005)

03. Band Of Thieves - 1976 - Love Me Or Leave Me (Ovation LP OV-1727)

04. T.U.M.E. - 1975 - I Got Everything I Need (MGM LP M3G-4985)

05. The Dells ‎- 1979 - Love Me (ABC LP AA-1113)

06. Bobby Powell - 1980 - A Fool For You (Hep' Me 151)

07. Dutch Robinson - 1977 - I Ain't Got Nothin' (United Artists LP UA-LA783-G)

08. Jesse James - 197? - Visiting Rights (Unissued)

09. Heaven & Earth - 1978 - How Do You Think You're Gonna Find Love (Mercury 74041)

10. Dottie Pearson - 1978 - I Don't Want Nobody (Avanti LP AV-12011)

11. Swamp Dogg - 1977 - Slow, Slow Disco (Musicor LP MUS-2504)

12. Poison - 1976 - How I Wish For Yesterday (Roulette LP SR-3017)

13. Smokey Robinson - 1979 - The Hurt's On You (Tamla LP T7-366R1)

14. The Impressions - 1981 - You're Mine (Chi Sound, 20th Century Fox LP T-624)

15. Ebony Silhouette - 1979 - Sunshine Day (51 West LP Q-16034)

16. Syndicate - 1977 - Gimme Your Love (Independent LP Pressing)

DFTR#02

Glucose For Comfort Vol. 06

today we have a special Southern Sweet Sauce edition of Glucose For Comfort. enjoy.

01. Al Green - 1972 - Old Time Lovin' (Hi LP SHL 32070)

02. Roy Lee Johnson & The Villagers - 1973 - Something Special (Stax LP STS-3020)

03. Tower Of Power - 1973 - So Very Hard To Go (Warner Bros LP BS-2681)

04. Garland Green - 1975 - Just What The Doctor Ordered (Unissued Spring)

05. Freddie North - 197? - That's How Much You Mean To Me (Unissued Mankind)

06. Richard Caiton - 1974 - I'm Gonna Love You More (Malaco 1020)

07. The Montclairs - 1974 - Make Up For Lost Time (Paula 381)

08. Susan Phillips - 1971 - That's What I'll Do (All Platinum LP AP-3006)

09. Jato VonDel - 1973 - Small Token Of My Love (Gregory 5549) [mono]

10. Timothy - 1972 - Easy, Easy, Easy [inst] (Shawn 0159)

11. Hersey Taylor - 1971 - Let Me Make You Happy (Future Stars CC-1001) [mono]

12. Tyrone Davis - 1972 - Wrapped Up In Your Warm And Tender Love (Dakar LP DK 76904)

13. The Moments - 1970 - I've Got To Keep On Loving You (Stang LP ST-1003)

14. Doris Duke - 1969 - Your Best Friend (Canyon LP-7704)

15. The Newcomers - 19?? - It's Me Who Loves You (Unissued Stax)

16. Oscar Toney Jr. - 1968 - Never Get Enough Of Your Love (Bell 714)

17. The El Dorados - 1971 - Looking In From The Outside (Paula 347)

18. The Diplomats - 1970 - Sure As The Stars Shine (3rd World 501)

19. David Porter - 1970 - Ooo-Wee Girl (Enterprise LP ENS-1012)

20. Ted Taylor - 197? - (Long As I Got You) I Got Love (Unissued Ronn)

GFC#06

Darling Dear Vol. 11

01. The Fascinators - 1959 - Who Do You Think You Are? (Capitol F4137)

02. The Miracles - 1960 - Who's Lovin' You? (Tamla 54034)

03. Ted Taylor - 1958 - Wrapped Up In A Dream (Ebb 151)

04. The Dells - 1958 - I'm Calling (Vee Jay 292)

05. The Innocents - 1962 - Pledging My Love (Unissued Reprise) [stereo]

06. Larry Williams - 1959 - Teardrops (Specialty 677)

07. Paliya & Alvin - 1957 - Darling Be Mine (Jody 11)

08. Otis Williams & His Charms - 1956 - Pardon Me (DeLuxe 6105)

09. The Cadillacs - 1956 - Betty My Love (Josie 798)

10. The Joytones - 1956 - My Foolish Heart (Rama 215)

11. The Jesters - 1957 - Love No One But You (Winley 218)

12. Bobby Starr -1959 - Please Give Me A Chance (Radio 120-45)

13. Roscoe Shelton - 1958 - Something's Wrong (Excello 2146)

14. Bunny Sigler - 1961 - Come On Home (Craig 501)

15. The Impressions - 1961 - As Long As You Love Me (ABC-Paramount 10241) [stereo]

16. The Searchers - 1960 - Yvonne (Mac 351)

17. The Shondells - 1962 - Wonderful One (King 5656)

18. Ann Cole - 1962 - Have Fun (Roulette 4452)

19. The Senders - 1961 - Spinning (Entra YM 711)

20. Eddie Holland - 1958 - You (You You You You) (Mercury 71290)

21. Etta & Harvey - 1960 - If I Can't Have You (Chess 1760)

22. The Rainers - 195? - Where You Been So Long? (Unissued Flip) [stereo]

23. King Curtis & His Royal Men - 1958 - Jest Smoochin' (Atco 6114)

24. The Four Kings - 1960 - Walking Alone (Stomper Time 1163)

25. The Shirelles - 1958 - My Love Is A Charm (Decca 9-30669)

DD#11

Deep Dish Delicacies Vol. 41

01. Leon Haywood - 1964 - You All For Yourself (Galaxy LP 8206) [stereo]

02. Little Eddie Taylor - 1963 - Just The Way You Are (Tropical 101)

03. Walter B & The Untouchables - 1966 - She Was Wrong (Apollo AM-009)

04. Ted Taylor - 1965 - Try Me Again (Atco 6388)

05. Jessie James - 1965 - Someone To Love Me (Shirley 119)

06. Betty Harris - 1964 - Now Is The Hour (Jubilee 5480) [stereo]

07. Sam E. Solo - 1966 - Tears Keep Falling (Ruby 5075)

08. Joe Haywood - 1966 - Let's Walk Together (Rampage 1001)

09. Albert Washington & The Kings - 1967 - You Got To Pay Your Dues (Fraternity 998)

10. Lloyd Hendricks - 1968 - Your Cold Heart (Burns Me Up) (Mala 12,007)

11. The Soul Clan - 1968 - That's How It Feels (Atlantic 2530)

12. Eddie Campbell - 1967 - Why Do You Treat Me Like You Do (Artco 103)

13. Nancy Butts - 1969 - Please Please Tell Me Baby (Flaming Arrow 39)

14. William Bollinger - 196? - Teardrops (Unissued Sounds Of Memphis)

15. Floyd Smith - 1969 - Getting Nowhere Fast (Dakar 604) [stereo]

16. Wilmer & The Dukes - 1969 - St. James Infirmary (Aphrodisiac LP APH-6001) [stereo]

17. Hank Ballard - 1968 - Teardrops On Your Letter (King LP KSD 1052) [stereo]

18. Don Bryant - 1968 - I'll Go Crazy (Hi 2143)

19. Lou Johnson - 1965 - Please Stop The Wedding (Big Hill 554)

20. Thelma Jones - 1967 - Never Leave Me (Barry 1010)

21. Oscar Toney Jr. - 1967 - Unlucky Guy (Bell 688) [stereo]

22. The Kelly Brothers - 1966 - Falling In Love Again (Sims 265)

23. Harvey Scales & The Seven Sounds - 196? - Just Ain't Right (Unissued Cuca) [stereo]

24. The Paramount Four - 19?? - You Must Leave Her Because You Love Her (Unissued)

25. Dino & Doc - 1968 - Mighty Cold Winter (Volt 4006)

DDD#41

O-O-O-O-Oh Yeah!!! Vol. 22

today we have a very special "funky four corners" edition of the O-O-O-O-Oh Yeah! series, featuring a bakers dozen of (mostly) quite rare double-sided funk gems. heavy and up-tempo for the most part with a fairly even distribution of vocal and instrumental tracks. hope ya's dig!

01. Road Runners - 1969 - Every Man For Himself (Custom Sound SC 1023_a) [mono]

02. Road Runners - 1969 - No Names Will Be Called (Custom Sound SC 1023_b) [mono]

03. The Illusions - 1968 - Shake Your Mini (Showtime 1818_a) [mono]

04. The Illusions - 1968 - The Funkey Donkey (Showtime 1818_b) [mono]

05. Soul East - 1969 - Funky Lady [Part 1] (DeLuxe 108_a) [mono]

06. Soul East - 1969 - Funky Lady [Part 2] (DeLuxe 108_b) [mono]

07. Human Race - 197? - Human Race (Gem 101_a)

08. Human Race - 197? - Grey Boy (Gem 101_b)

09. Weston Prim & Blacklash - 197? - Spider Web (Memphis Express 4014_a)

10. Weston Prim & Blacklash - 197? - Simmerin' (Memphis Express 4014_b)

11. Alias Funk & Soul - 1973 - Well Good (AOE 017_a)

12. Alias Funk & Soul - 1973 - Bells (AOE 017_b)

13. 5 Miles Out - 1973 - Super Sweet Girl Of Mine (Action UK 4614_a)

14. 5 Miles Out - 1973 - Set Your Mind Free (Action UK 4614_b)

15. Duralcha - 1974 - Jody Is Gone (Microtronics Sound M-1001_a) [mono]

16. Duralcha - 1974 - Ghetto Funk (Microtronics Sound M-1001_b) [mono]

17. World Wonders - 197? - Funky Washing Machine (Alarm 21644_a) [mono]

18. World Wonders - 197? - Flip A Coin (Alarm 21644_b) [mono]

19. Pam Kellum - 1972 - What You See You Can't Get (A & B 7171_a)

20. Pam Kellum - 1972 - (It's Gonna Be A) Long Hot Summer (A & B 7171_b)

21. Untouchable Machine Shop - 1973 - Machine Shop [Part 1] (Wavelength 3890_a)

22. Untouchable Machine Shop - 1973 - Machine Shop [Part 2] (Wavelength 3890_b)

23. Apollis - 1976 - What It Is [Part 1] (Soul Set 102_a)

24. Apollis - 1976 - What It Is [Part 2] (Soul Set 102_b)

25. The Hidden Cost - 1973 - Bo Did It (Marmaduke 4001_a)

26. The Hidden Cost - 1973 - Vibrations (Marmaduke 4001_b)

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Diamonds From The Rough Vol. 01

NEW SERIES ALERT!!!

this one's been on the backburner for some time and could very well find an audience here. I have certainly voiced my disdain for disco music here on many occasions. And to be clear, the  disdain stems from a deeper seed than just the candy-assed synthesized sound of the music itself. It comes from the domineering factor it had on the music industry as a whole. The demand for disco by the mid to late 70s was so great, that it simply no longer left room for real soul and funk music to sell. Even the top billing/selling acts were dropping disco albums simply to stay afloat -- many containing maybe one or two real soul songs, or not even. By the time disco finally withered on the vine in the early 80s, nearly a decade had passed. R&B had become electric blues and soul/funk became electro-boogie. The glory days were gone and mountains upon mountains of (mostly terrible or sub-par) wax was left in its wake. Well folks, I've been mining away, polishing what few rare gems I can glean from the shitpiles of records released during this dark, dark time in music history. Culled entirely from recordings within the 1975-85 window, Diamonds From The Rough features real soul music, played by real musicians, with actual instruments. Enjoy.

01. Detroit Emeralds - 1977 - Love Has Come To Me (Westbound LP WB 302)

02. The Chapparrals - 1978 - Country Girl (Maximillion LP MR-1000)

03. Winfield Parker - 1979 - My Love For You (P&L  62142)

04. Ben Moore - 1979 - Keeping In Touch (Roadshow LP BXL1-3443)

05. L.J. Reynolds [w. Memphis Horns] - 1981 - Southern Pearl (Capitol LP ST-12127)

06. Marvin L Sims - 1980 - Blow Away Breeze (Rivertown 498)

07. Tyrone Davis - 1980 - Heart Failure (Columbia 1-11246)

08. Johnny Morisette - 1982 - Love Is Something (Chronicle MJ 5009)

09. Ted Taylor - 1984 - How Could You Do That (Solpugits LP TT-1001)

10. Jessie Butler - 1984 - Best Part Of The Man (Bound Sound LP BS-1008)

11. Bobby Powell - 1981 - I Can't Stop Loving You (Hep' Me 166)

12. Sugar Pie DeSanto - 1983 - How Many Times (Jasman LP JR-121829) [mono]

13. The Escorts - 1981 - Let Love Walk Into Your Heart (Knockout LP KO-1500)

14. Carl Marshall & The SD's - 1980 - Since I Met You (Chantilly LP A.G. 4306)

15. Sammie Relford - 1979 - Hey Love (Space City U.S.A. SPLP-100)

16. Larry Williams - 1978 - One Thing Or The Other (Fantasy LP F-9553)

DFTR#01

New Recipes Vol. 06

01. Ghost Funk Orchestra - 2020 - Korban Olah [instro]
02. Funky Destination - 2020 - Silver Fire [inst]
03. Orgone - 2020 - The Truth
04. Pete Rock & The Soul Brothers - 2020 - Heavy [inst]
05. Lee Fields & The Expressions - 2020 - Time
06. The Everettes - 2020 - This Is True
07. Old School Funky Family - 2020 - Bûche [inst]
08. Quinn DeVeaux - 2020 - Trouble
09. Speedometer - 2020 - Mo' Crunch [inst]
10. Jason Joshua & The Beholders - 2020 - I Don't Care
11. Abby Girl & The Real Deal - 2020 - Hurt Me
12. Fusion Funk Foundation - 2020 - Power Of The Soul [inst]
13. Maceo Parker - 2020 - Grazing In The Grass [inst]
14. The Society Hill Orchestra - 2020 - How Can I
15. Sonny Green - 2020 - If You Want Me To Keep Loving You
16. Mica Paris - 2020 - The Struggle
17. Funky Butt Brass Band - 2020 - Brassroots [inst]
18. Bastards Of Soul - 2020 - If These Walls Could Talk
19. Don Bryant - 2020 - A Woman's Touch
20. Tragic City - 2020 - Grease The Track [inst]
21. Black Market Brass - 2020 - N.B.T. [inst]

NR#06

O-O-O-O-Oh Yeah!!! Vol. 21

01. Bill Locke - 1968 - Someone To Take Your Place (Fraternity 1008_a)

02. Bill Locke - 1968 - She's Got Soul (Fraternity 1008_b)

03. Carrie Riley & The Fascinations - 1975 - Super Cool (Music City 073_a)

04. Carrie Riley & The Fascinations - 1975 - Living In A Lonesome House (Music City 073_b)

05. Eddie Finley - 1971 - Treat Me Right Or Leave Me Alone (Rapturea 1521_a)

06. Eddie Finley - 1971 - Clean Up Man (Rapturea 1521_b)

07. Jimmy Lane & The Incredible 5 - 1969 - Deal With It (Little VSS-82043_a)

08. Jimmy Lane & The Incredible 5 - 1969 - What Kind Of Man (Little VSS-82043_b)

09. Lee Hurst - 1973 - Whole Lotta Your Love (A&M AMX 342_a)

10. Lee Hurst - 1973 - Saturday's Wild (A&M AMX 342_b)

11. Marvelle Hampton - 1973 - I Know How It Feels (Piggylo PI-712_a)

12. Marvelle Hampton - 1973 - I Truly Believe In Love (Piggylo PI-712_b)

13. Nathan Williams - 1971 - What Price (Lime 100_a)

14. Nathan Williams - 1971 - Reaching Higher (Lime 100_b)

15. Rickey Caloway - 1970 - Tell Me [Part 1] (Jayville 5988_a)

16. Rickey Caloway - 1970 - Tell Me [Part 2] (Jayville 5988_b)

17. Sam Mosley - 1969 - Charlie Tuttle (M.O.C. 672_a)

18. Sam Mosley - 1969 - You've Got It (M.O.C. 672_b)

19. The Majestics - 1969 - Funky Chick (Morsound 1001_a)

20. The Majestics - 1969 - Coming On (Morsound 1001_b)

21. Wess Oliver - 1967 - Keep The Faith (Star Fire 19671_a)

22. Wess Oliver - 1967 - I Confess (I'm The Guilty One) (Star Fire 19671_b)

23. Jay Robinson & The Dynamics - 1967 - I Can't Live Without You (Mala 551_a)

24. Jay Robinson & The Dynamics - 1967 - I Don't Want To Be Your Puppet (Mala 551_b)

25. Hannah Lee - 1965 - You Cheated (Pacemaker PM-258_a)

26. Hannah Lee - 1965 - He Means So Much To Me (Pacemaker PM-258_b)

OY!#21

BARKIVES: Glucose For Comfort

this anthology explores the expansive realms of "sweet soul". while a portion of these tracks could just as easily appear on a Deep Dish volume and a good portion more are certainly akin to the works found in the Darling Dear series, Glucose For Comfort is a different monster all together. a gradient blend of northern, southern and west coast soul as per usual but these cuts get mighty sappy, and for the most part reflect positive aspects of love and relationships. in terms of musical content, expect to hear more 70s group soul, more falsetto, more uptempo numbers, and a whole lot more string-based arrangements. enjoy.

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BARKIVES: Metamorphic Malfunktions

the long overdue Metamorphic Malfunktions anthology marks uncharted territory ~ it's my first affair with the funk and I've flirted with with a wide array here. most major American regions are represented here with an eclectic blend of funk. ranging from deep and dirty to light and lifting, with splashes of jazz funk, blaxploitation, proto disco and afro-beat. enjoy!

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BARKIVES: Darling Dear

this series serves as a precursory companion to the Deep Dish Delicacies series -- essentially it explores the deeper side of doo-wop and rhythm n blues cut in the days before they really called it soul. Containing material recorded between 1953 and 1963 with a primary focus in the 1957-61 range; during it's most expressive and explosive term. Darling Dear is simply more impassioned balladry for the most part. enjoy.

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BARKIVES: O-O-O-O-Oh Yeah!!!

this is a fun one. the five O's are a slightly abbreviated acronym for "One n' Only's, One-Offs & Oddities" and this series is just that! a collection of material released on 45s that either represent the artists' lone release or is a one-off collaboration/side project, and/or 45s from more established musicians, mis-credited or credited to a pseudonym. furthermore, this is not just single sides, every volume will contain a bakers dozen of  both A's and B's. of course this means that not everything is necessarily a winner, and file quality ranges quite a bit. that said, I picked the cuts here based on the strength of the material and many are double sided doozies for sure. as per usual, I lean a little heavy towards the deep stuff, however, this series returns to a more original Groovy Gumbo format and features a bit of everything. enjoy.

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BARKIVES: New Recipes

this series is comprised entirely of current material from a wide variety of retro soul and funk artists. enjoy

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BARKIVES: Deep Dish Delicacies

simply put, this could be called a deep soul collection but purists beware, I do use the term somewhat loosely. while the majority will easily fall into that category, this series includes a wide array of soulful offerings. all the heavyweights are here, along side the obscure, elusive, near-lost and unheralded. with songs that blur the lines between deep and sweet soul. songs of heartache, heartbreak, love lost, love found, love unrequited, love rejoiced, the need for leaving and the longing for return. cathartic songs that speak to us all on a very primal level. what you won't find in this anthology is funk, disco or generally up-tempo soul. very few of these tracks even make the mid-tempo mark. maybe this collection might be best described as "deeply impassioned soul balladry". enjoy.

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BARKIVES: Gusto's Groovy Gumbo

this is the original series that started it all. while sound quality isn't really a focus with this collection, its charm is conveyed by its variety. northern soul, southern soul, doo-wop, funk, deep soul, sweet soul, modern soul, classic rhythm n blues, and much more grace this hodge-podged anthology. enjoy.

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