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

Diamonds From The Rough Vol. 13

 

01 - Dorothy Moore - 1978 - If I Could Just Find My Way Back To You (Malaco LP 6356)
02 - Warren Raye & The Infernal Blues Machine - 1979 - It's The Feeling I Get (Unissued)
03 - Kenny Moore - 1980 - Secret Love (Discwasher [JAP] LP DR-007-D)
04 - Freddy Henry - 1979 - Trying To Live My Life Without You (Clouds LP CL-8809)
05 - The Hippolytes - 1979 - If You Love Like You Say (Sound LP SGG-2018)
06 - Mind & Matter - 1977 - The Wonder Of It All (Unissued Demo)
07 - William Eaton - 1977 - Just Can't Turn Down (Marlin LP 2211)
08 - Gene Redding - 1976 - Do It With Love (Haven 7019) (Haven HS-803)
09 - Phillip Mitchell - 197? - Losing You (Unissued Muscle Shoals Sound)
10 - Sandy Barber - 1978 - Can't You Just See Me (Olde World LP OWR-7701)
11 - The Dells - 1979 - Hooked On Loving You (ABC LP AA-1113)
12 - Kitty & The Haywoods - 1981 - Someone To Somebody (Capitol Records LP ST-12149)
13 - Future Flight - 1981 - Let Me Love You Where It Hurts (Capitol LP ST-12154)
14 - A Tint Of Darkness - 1978 - I Watched The Rain (SOB LP S-32250)
15 - The Edge Of Daybreak - 1979 - Let Us (Bohannon's LP 005074)
16 - Aalon - 1977 - Magic Night (Arista LP AL-4127)


DFTR#13

Warheads, Brain Blasters & Sour Keys Vol. 02

 

Here's the second installment of this limited series ... a Glucose For Comfort special feature.

Warheads, Brain Blasters & Sour Keys is the other side of the canvas. A collection of cuts rife with all the haunting harmonies, string laden arrangements, gentle organ grinding and pleading horns essential (though, not limited) to the lowrider / sweet soul sound. However, the songs here paint an entirely different picture of love than the GFC series portrays. Frayed, betrayed, shattered, tattered, torn, scorned, forbidden, lost and unrequited love are all on the menu here. Simply put ... this is heartbreak soul.

 

01 - The Boppers - 1978 - There She Goes Again (Fantasy LP F-9562)
02 - Sounds Of The City Experience - 1976 - Through No Fault Of Our Own (Tiger Lily LP TL-14065)
03 - Four Tops - 1975 - I Can't Hold On Much Longer (ABC 12096)
04 - Ralfi Pagan - 1971 - I Can't See Me Without You (Fania 599)
05 - Brief Encounter - 197? - Where Will I Go? (Orig Unissued) (AOTN 070 - rel;2018)
06 - Together - 1974 - How Do You Say Goodbye? (ABC Peacock PLP-59207)
07 - Eleanore Mills - 1974 - He Said Goodbye (Astroscope LP AS-5004)
08 - The Classic Example - 1972 - Without You (GSF LP GSF-S-1006)
09 - The Presidents - 1970 - Gotta Keep Movin' (Sussex 200)
10 - Chuck Bernard - 1969 - Love Can Slip Away (Zodiac 1014) [mono]
11 - Al Wilson - 1968 - Poor Side Of Town (Soul City 771) (Soul City LP SCS-92006)
12 - Freddie Hughes - 1968 - Send My Baby Back (Wand LP WDS-664)
13 - Billy Butler - 1967 - Love Grows Bitter (Brunswick 55323) [mono]
14 - Henry & His Kasuals - 1966 - Forever (Cobra [Tx] 1130)
15 - Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston - 1964 - I Want You 'Round (Tamla 54104)
16 - The Poppies - 1966 - I Wonder Why (Epic LP BN-26200)
17 - Carolyn Franklin - 1970 - Goin' In Circles (RCA Victor LSP-4317)
18 - The Montclairs - 1973 - Ease The Pain (Unissued Paula)
19 - J.R. Bailey - 1975 - You Pass My Love (Like A Moving Train) (Midland Int. MB-10305)
20 - West Wing - 1974 - Falling In Love Is A No No (20th Century 2049)


WBBSK#02

Glucose For Comfort Vol. 16

 

 

 

01 - The Thompsons - 1975 - Love In Her Eyes (BCW LP-101)
02 - The Rhythm Makers - 1976 - Lover's Lane (Unissued Vigor)
03 - Jesse James - 197? - When We Become As One (Unissued)
04 - Carol Anderson - 1973 - We've Got Enough (Soul 'O' Sonic 501)
05 - Next Movement - 1973 - Every Where You Go (Crown Town 62373)
06 - Odds & Ends - 1972 - Talk That Talk (Today 1513) [mono]
07 - Eddie Floyd - 19?? - Love Is You (Unissued Stax Demo) [mono]
08 - Willie Hobbs - 1969 - Yes, My Goodness Yes (Silver Fox SF-05) [mono]
09 - The Diplomats - 1969 - I've Got The Kind Of Love (Dynamo 137) [mono]
10 - The Intruders - 1968 - (So Glad I'm) Yours (Gamble LP SG-5004)
11 - The Dells - 196? - Don't Tell Nobody (VJ International LP VJS-7305)
12 - Earles Inc. - 1970 - Does Your Mother Know? (Zudan 5018)
13 - The Equations - 1971 - You Make Me Feel Good (Spring 117)
14 - Answers To Love - 1972 - Try My Love (Lion 137)
15 - Graham Central Station - 1975 - Your Love (Warner Bros. LP BS-2876)
16 - New Censation - 1974 - I'm So Glad (Pride LP PD-6012)
17 - Phillip Mitchell - 1973 - Oh How I Love You (Hi 2240)
18 - Leroy Hutson - 1973 - When You Smile (Curtom 1989)
19 - Eddy Senay - 1972 - Message Of Love [inst] (Sussex LP SXBS-7013)
20 - George Kerr - 1971 - I'm So Glad You Stayed (All Platinum LP AP-3001)


GFC#16

Metamorphic Malfunktions Vol. 16

The road of life can be hard driving sometimes. Thankfully ... so can be the funk. Enjoy!

 

01 - Dyke & The Blazers - 1967 - Extra Funk (Unissued Original Sound)
02 - Richard Marks - 1969 - I'm The Man For You (Tuska 105)
03 - Ebony Rhythm Band - 1969 - Drugs Ain't Cool [inst] (Unissued Lamp)
04 - Wayne McGhie & The Sounds Of Joy - 1970 - Fire (She Needs Water) (Birchmount LP BM-548)
05 - Hunt's Determination Band - 1973 - I Need Love [Part 1] (Earwax RG-005)
06 - Hunt's Determination Band - 1973 - I Need Love [Part 2] (Earwax RG-005)
07 - The Soul Sensations - 197? - TP Paper (Unissued Music City)
08 - The Ice Man's Band - 1972 - It's Down To That (Mercury LP SRM-1-648)
09 - Eric Mercury - 1971 - It's Time For Me To Love You [a lil' less time edit] (Stax) (Custo Gusto #26)
10 - Isaac Hayes - 197? - Type Thang (Unissued Stax-Enterprise)
11 - Grupo Oz - 1973 - Fly (Direse DLP 1160)
12 - Sound Experience - 1974 - Step People (Philly Soulville LP PS-1650)
13 - Duncan Bross - 1977 - XXX Soul (Tamayo LP LPT 1108)
14 - Infernal Blues Machine - 1976 - Ju Ju (London LP PS-666)
15 - Kay-Gees w. Something Sweet - 1976 - Together (Gang LP 102)
16 - Gus Brendel - 197? - Sax On The Rocks (Europhon [GER] ELP-503)
17 - Mandingo - 1977 - Jungle Juice (EMI [UK] LP EMC-3217)
18 - Hidden Strength - 1975 - All We Need Is Time (United Artists LP UA-LA555-G)
19 - Exit 9 - 1975 - Rhapsody In Funk (BRC LP 7-7006)
20 - Baby Huey - 197? - Turn On To Me (Unissued Curtom)


MM#16

Deep Dish Delicacies Vol. 53

 

Here's a solid selection of soul senders from the mid-to-late sixties, enjoy.

 

01 - Mitty Collier - 1966 - Like Only Yesterday (Chess 1987)
02 - James Phelps - 1965 - Wasting Time (Argo 5509)
03 - Bobby Moore & The Rhythm Aces - 196? - Can't Get Away (Unissued Checker)
04 - Earl Gaines - 1967 - I'm The One You Need (Unissued Hollywood)
05 - The Mad Lads - 1966 - Nothing Can Break Through (Volt 131)
06 - The Capitols - 1966 - Please Please Please (Atco LP SD33-190)
07 - Willie Mason - 196? - No Place Like Home (Lantic Gold 103)
08 - Reginald C. - 1968 - Take What You Want But Leave A Little Bit (Attack 668) [mono]
09 - The Rayons - 1969 - Do You Love Me? (Decca 732521) [mono]
10 - J.J. Jackson - 1969 - That's Woman Loving Her Man (Congress 6008)
11 - Arthur Conley - 1968 - Get Yourself Another Fool (Atco LP SD33-243)
12 - Howard Tate - 1970 - What'll I Do? (Turntable LP TTS-5002)
13 - Ted Taylor - 1970 - Without A Woman (Ronn LPS-7529)
14 - Laura Lee - 1967 - Uptight Good Man (Chess 2030) [meefs]
15 - Al Gardner - 1968 - I Can't Stand It (Sepia 02) [mono]
16 - Little Soul - 196? - Don't Let Me Waste My Time (S.S. 39) [mono]
17 - Roger Washington - 1966 - I Need Somebody (Joe Davis 7121) [mono]
18 - Clarence Glover - 1965 - Keep Your Promises (Lyndell 797) [mono]
19 - Johnny Adams - 1967 - Let Them Talk (Pacemaker 255) [mono]
20 - Jimmy Church - 1967 - Shadow Of Another Man's Love (Peachtree 101)
21 - George Freeman - 1966 - I'm Like A Fish (Shout 201) [meefs]
22 - Kenny Carter - 1966 - Like A Big Bad Rain (Unissued RCA)
23 - The Soul Clan - 1968 - That's How It Feels (Atlantic 2530)
24 - Madeline Bell - 1969 - For Your Pleasure (Philips LP SBL-7865)
25 - Bobby Byrd - 1967 - I'll Keep Pressing On (King 6069)


DDD#53

New Recipes Volume 20

Well folks, it's been a long winding road to nowhere since my last posting as I find myself no nearer to a return to form; neither here, nor the private site. But hey ... that's life! Despite putting this compilation together last September/October, it still serves as a great 2023 recap and helps to continue my long running tradition of kicking off each year with this unique series. I promise that I will not make you all wait as long for my next addition. And as for the few who came to aid months ago, I have created links for some recent REDUX's and have forwarded them privately as a thank you, check your spam if you haven't received them. Moving forward with requests will take some more mulling over I suppose. For now, enjoy!

 

101 - The Faithful Brothers - 2023 - Joy
102 - Emilia Sisco w. Cold Diamond & Mink - 2023 - Trouble
103 - Alanna Royale - 2023 - The Other Side
104 - Tanika Charles - 2023 - Think Of You [LIVE In The Studio]
105 - OUTPUT/INPUT w. Antonio McLendon - 2023 - True Love
106 - Alexander O'Neal - 2023 - Love Finds A Way
107 - Kitakara & SingTrece - 2023 - Together
108 - Cut Capers - 2023 - Jackal [inst]
109 - Menagerie - 2023 - Kingdom
110 - Arthur Adams - 2023 - I Got Your Back
111 - The Teskey Brothers - 2023 - Remember The Time
112 - TanQueray Hayward - 2023 - Waiting For You
113 - Broken Hearts Inc. - 2023 - Freedom Is A Lonely Ride
114 - Al Green - 2023 - Perfect Day
115 - Jalen Ngonda - 2023 - It Takes A Fool [mono]
116 - Bobby Harden & The Soulful Saints - 2023 - Runnin' (To Get To Your Love)
117 - The Kevin Fingier Collective - 2023 - So I Can Free Myself
118 - Wolfgang Valbrun - 2023 - Cyclone
119 - Kelly Finnigan - 2023 - Leave You Alone [Unissued 2018 Recording]
120 - Bastards Of Soul - 2023 - This Love


201 - Gallowstreet - 2023 - Ommezwaai [inst]
202 - Sammy G. & Friends - 2023 - Hold On To Memories
203 - The Sextones - 2023 - This Could Last Forever
204 - Fernanda Valdivia & Golden Rules - 2023 - Since You Been Gone
205 - Mr. Sipp - 2023 - She's Got Me Swimming
206 - That Motown Band - 2023 - I'm Losing You
207 - AMORAA - 2023 - This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)
208 - Riot Jazz Brass Band - 2023 - Mardi Gras [inst]
209 - Louisiana Avenue - 2023 - Down On The Bayou
210 - Willie Jones & The Royal Jokers - 2023 - Got You In My Bones
211 - Maiiah & The Angels Of Libra - 2023 - I'm A Good Woman
212 - The Oscillators - 2023 - Let's Get There [inst]
213 - Rickey Calloway & The Tennessee Band - 2023 - There Was A Time
214 - Polyrhythmics - 2023 - Roller [inst]
215 - Soul Tune Allstars w. Carlton Jumel Smith - 2023 - Inside A Man's Mind
216 - Joslyn & The Sweet Compression - 2023 - Write A Love Song
217 - Devon Gilfillian - 2023 - All I Really Wanna Do
218 - Whatitdo Archive Group - 2023 - Mirage [inst]
219 - Blind Boys Of Alabama - 2023 - Keep On Pushin'
220 - Melat - 2023 - The Now (Sweet Love #9)


NR#20