New Recipes Volume 11

 

01 - Shirley Davis & The SilverBacks - 2022 - So Much To Me

02 - John Runefelt - 2022 - Getting Frisky [inst]

03 - Shawn Lee - 2022 - You're Gonna Miss Me

04 - Bobby Oroza - 2022 - Through These Tears

05 - Discos Resaca Collective w. Sonny Ozuna - 2022 - Sometimes

06 - Ural Thomas & The Pain - 2022 - Hung Up On My Dream

07 - Orgone - 2022 - Samson [inst]

08 - Elvia Cadena - 2022 - Have I Sinned?

09 - Joey Quinones - 2022 - There Must Be Something [mono]

10 - Thee Sacred Souls - 2022 - Trade Of Hearts [mono]

11 - Lettuce - 2022 - Hawk's Claw [inst]

12 - J.P. Bimeni & The Black Belts - 2022 - Give Me Hope

13 - TRU - 2022 - I'm Still Here

14 - The Legendary Bluenotes w. Sugarbear - 2022 - Anything For My Baby [radio edit]

15 - Laneshia - 2022 - Summer Come

16 - Daytoner - 2022 - Shout Love

17 - The Revivalists - 2022 - Hate To Love You

18 - Eric Starczan - 2022 - Soul Sisters In Love [inst]

19 - Ola Onabule & The SWR Big Band - 2022 - Be A Man

20 - Elaine Hudson - 2022 - Ready Or Not

NR#11

O-O-O-O-Oh Yeah!!! Vol. 27

01 - Vi Campbell - 1965 - Seven Doors (Peacock 1940_a)

02 - Vi Campbell - 1965 - I'm Yours (Peacock 1940_b)

03 - Spence James - 1964 - Get It Over (Circle 952_a)

04 - Spence James - 1964 - I Won't Be Back (Circle 952_b)

05 - Ben Higgins - 1962 - A Whole Lot O'Lovin' (Jamie 1217_a)

06 - Ben Higgins - 1962 - Really Paradise (Jamie 1217_b)

07 - Loe & Joe - 1962 - Little Ole Boy, Little Ole Girl (Harvey 112_a)

08 - Loe & Joe [w. The Spinners] - 1962 - That's How I Am Without You (Harvey 112_b)

09 - Big John & The Fabulous Blends - 1961 - Hey Little Fool (Casa Grande 5001_a)

10 - Big John & The Fabulous Blends - 1961 - Baby You're Wrong (Casa Grande 5001_b)

11 - Benny Easely w. Charlie & The Jives - 1963 - Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye (World's 123_a) [stereo]

12 - Benny Easely w. Charlie & The Jives - 1963 - You Say You Love Me (World's 123_b)

13 - Rosa Lee Brooks - 1965 - My Diary (Revis 1013_a)

14 - Rosa Lee Brooks - 1965 - Utee (Revis 1013_b)

15 - Devotions - 1966 - Same Old Sweet Lovin' (Tri-Sound 501_a)

16 - Devotions - 1966 - Devil's Gotten Into My Baby (Tri-Sound 501_b)

17 - Chris Miller & The Soul Brothers - 19?? - Look At Me (Exchange 103_a)

18 - Chris Miller & The Soul Brothers - 19?? - Let's Get A Little Thing Going (Exchange 103_b)

19 - Guy Morris & Band - 196? - Hot Pants Party (Oconnee O-52071-H_a) [stereo]

20 - Guy Morris & Band - 196? - Cool It (Oconnee O-52071-H_b)

21 - Willie & Allen - 1967 - I Don't Need No One (Sansu 464_a)

22 - Willie & Allen - 1967 - Baby Do Little (Sansu 464_b)

23 - Magics - 1967 - If I Didn't Have You (R.F.A. 100_a)

24 - Magics - 1967 - Let's Boogaloo (R.F.A. 100_b)

25 - Chester Randle's Soul Senders - 1968 - Soul Brother's Testify [Part 1] (ANLA 102_a)

26 - Chester Randle's Soul Senders - 1968 - Soul Brother's Testify [Part 2] (ANLA 102_b)

OY#27

Deep Dish Delicacies Vol. 45

Been pretty busy as of late, but I've carved out a little time to select and share these tasty morsels.

01 - Arthur Ponder - 197? - Oh Baby Why You Want To Make Me Cry (CROW A-60-A61)

02 - Joe Bataan - 1969 - Ordinary Guy (Fania SLP 354)

03 - Ralfi Pagan - 1975 - Loneliest Loneliness (Fania 740) [mono]

04 - Bobby Sheen - 1969 - I Don't Have To Dream (Capitol 2507) [mono]

05 - Abner Haynes - 19?? - I'll Be There (Unissued Jetstar) [mono]

06 - Barbara & The Browns - 1971 - If I Can't Run To You I'll Crawl (S.O.M. 705) [mono]

07 - Doris Duke - 1971 - Since I Fell For You (Mankind MLP-200)

08 - Z.Z. Hill - 1971 - Hold Back (One Man At A Time) (Mankind LP-201)

09 - G.C. Cameron - 1974 - You Forgot To Remember Me (Motown LP M6-819S1)

10 - Donald Height - 1972 - Good Things Don't Last Always (Bell 241) [mono]

11 - Arthur Conley - 1970 - Hurt (Atco 6733) [mono]

12 - The Swordsmen - 1969 - Here I Am (RCA Victor LSP-4245)

13 - Erma Franklin - 1969 - Saving My Love For You (Brunswick 55415)

14 - The Four Puzzles - 1967 - Right Of Wrong (Good Or Bad) (Fatback 215)

15 - Earl Gaines - 1967 - I'm The One You Need (Unissued Hollywood)

16 - Deep City Band - 196? - I Love You Baby [inst] (Unissued Deep City) [mono]

17 - Tony Borders - 1968 - Cheaters Never Win (Revue 11025) [mono]

18 - Bette Williams - 1971 - If She's Your Wife (GreGar 71-0113)

19 - Howard Tate - 1972 - You Don't Know Anything About Love (Atlantic 2860) [mono]

20 - Betty Wright - 1973 - Jealous Man (Alston 4619)

21 - Dicky Williams - 1975 - Two Women (Ace 3007) [mono]

22 - Bobby Bland - 1977 - If I Weren't A Gambler (ABC AB-1018)

23 - Bobby Womack [w. Candi Stanton] - 1978 - Stop Before We Start (Columbia 10732)

24 - O.V. Wright - 1978 - Let's Straighten It Out (Hi HLP 6008)

25 - Bobby Patterson - 1976 - I Can Help You Get Even With Him (Proud 100) (Granite 536) 

DDD#45

I Know Where I've Been

Taken in part from my recent post in the private sector, comes another songbook collection ... 

Even for many seasoned aficionados, Frederick Knight is often considered a mere one-hit-wonder and still remains to be one of Alabama's best kept secrets. In reality Knight is a wonderful performer, producer and singer/songwriter with a number of hits to his credit. Knight often collaborated with Neal Hemphill, Aaron Varnell, Bettye Crutcher and the mighty Sam Dees in the early portion of his career; wracking up a great number of co-compositions for various artists at Sound Of Birmingham Studios, the Stax stable and others under the Atlanta-based Ginn Music Group's umbrella. Knight launched several publishing firms and his own label, Juana Records in the mid 70s. In addition to his own recordings, Knight wrote, produced and published records by The Controllers, Tommy Tate, Anita Ward, C.L. Blast, and others through the label. He also wrote (or co-wrote) material for artists such as KC & The Sunshine Band, Lloyd Price, Major Lance, as well as Malaco artists Dorothy Moore, King Floyd and Z.Z. Hill. Marlena Shaw’s song, “Be For Real”, was written by Knight; in the 90s it would be covered by alt rockers The Afghan Whigs, and by Leonard Cohen for his critically-acclaimed album, The Future. Knight’s most successful songwriting venture was Anita Ward’s "Ring My Bell". Also recorded by Knight, but it was a monster hit for Ward in 1979, soaring to #1 on all the major charts -- Pop, Dance, R&B as well as the UK Singles charts. It has since become a disco/dance classic.

Some of the above artists, among others, are featured in this two-part collection that contains a wide array of Knight's compositions and co-compositions. The sets here stray away from Knight's most successful endeavors and focus more towards his unheralded treasures and a few of my personal faves. All tracks remastered, cleanly tagged and mp3 @ 320kbs. Enjoy.

Various Artists - I Know Where I've Been (Selections From The Songbook Of Frederick Knight)

VOLUME ONE:

01 - Wes Lewis - 1977 - Best Of My Years (Black Kat KAT-8925677)

02 - Sam Dees - 197? - Only Lonely People (Unissued Moonsong Production)

03 - Rozetta Johnson - 1975 - It's Been So Nice (Columbia 3-10247)

04 - The Mighty Pope - 1977 - Tower Of Strength (Private Stock 45,176)

05 - Lloyd Price - 1973 - Trying To Slip (Away) (GSF 6904)

06 - Frederick Knight - 1977 - You Make My Life Complete (Juana LP 200,000)

07 - Shirley Brown - 1974 - I Can’t Give You Up (Stax LP STX-4135) (Truth LP TRS-4206)

08 - Brenton Wood - 1977 - Love Is Free (Cream LP CR-1006)

09 - Ben E. King - 1975 - Drop My Heart Off (Atlantic LP SD-18132)

10 - King Floyd - 1977 - Trouble (Chimneyville 10218)

11 - Sweet Berry [featuring L.C. Jackson] - 1977 - You Need A Friend Like Mine (Rhetta's 001)

12 - Lee Mitchell - 1977 - Best Shot (Full Speed Ahead TDR-7711-10)

13 - Ruby Wilson & The Blue Chips - 1975 - Number One In My Heart (Glades 1725)

14 - Bill Brandon - 197? - I'll Be Your Puppet (Unissued Gin Production) [mono]

15 - Little Lois Barber - 197? - Thank You Baby (Unissued Sound Of Birmingham)

16 - The Fiestas - 1975 - Sometimes Storm (Respect TAA-2509)

17 - The Controllers - 1979 - Gunning For Love (Juana LP 200,005)

18 - Frederick Knight - 1973 - Your Love's All Over Me (Stax LP STS-3011)

19 - Latimore - 1985 - Too Thin (Malaco LP MAL-7423)

20 - C.L. Blast - 1984 - Lay Another Log On The Fire (Park Place LP PPR-416)

VOLUME TWO:

01 - Barbara Hall - 1975 - Drop My Heart Off At The Door (Innovation II IV-9162)

02 - Corey Blake - 1975 - Your Love Is Like A Boomerang (Capitol 4057)

03 - Marlena Shaw - 1976 - Be For Real (Blue Note XW790-Y) (Blue Note LP BN-LA606-G)

04 - The Facts Of Life - 1977 - Uphill Peace Of Mind [aka Uphill Places Of Mind] (Kayvette LPK-802)

05 - Bo Diddley - 1972 - Husband-In-Law (Chess 2134)

06 - Frederick Knight - 1979 - If You Love Your Baby (Juana 3423)

07 - Major Lance - 1975 - You're Everything I Need (Osiris 001)

08 - Ted Taylor - 1976 - I'm Gonna Hate Myself In The Morning (Alarm LP 1000)

09 - Shirley Brown - 1974 - Between You And Me (Stax LP STX-4135) (Truth LP TRS-4206)

10 - Lorraine Johnson - 197? - The Best Of My Years (Unissued Moonsong Production)

11 - Sam Dees - 197? - Win Or Lose (Unissued Moonsong Production)

12 - Ben E. King - 1976 - Tower Of Strength (Atlantic LP SD-18169)

13 - Frederick Knight - 1971 - I Know Where I've Been (Dial 1006) [mono]

14 - C.L. Blast - 1970 - Two Time One Is Two (Crestown 1000) [mono]

15 - The Artistics - 1971 - Sugar Cane (Brunswick 55444)

16 - James Bradley - 1979 - I Can't Get Enough Of Your Love (Malaco 1056)

17 - John Edwards - 1974 - I´ll Be Your Puppet (Aware 045)

18 - Frederick Knight - 197? - Time (Unissued Moonsong Production) [mono]

19 - Latimore - 1983 - You (Malaco LP MAL-7414)

20 - Dorothy Moore - 1976 - For Old Time's Sake (Malaco 1037)

IKWIB

Metamorphic Malfunktions Vol. 08

This latest installment doesn't stray too far into the sub-genre's of funk. For the most part, this is fairly straight-forward horn laden loveliness ... likely a fave for fans of hard-driving and deep funk.

01 - The Sidewinders - 1977 - Can't You Feel The Fire (The Great Eastern Production Co. LP SR-10)

02 - Don Julian & The Larks - 1974 - Schoolin' And Foolin' (Money LP MS-1110)

03 - Oliver Sain - 1975 - Party Hearty (Abet 9463)

04 - Skull Snaps - 1975 - Al's Razor Blade (Grill GR-301)

05 - Marvin Holmes & The Uptights - 197? - Day Of Rest (Unissued)

06 - New Birth - 1972 - African Cry (RCA Victor LSP-4697)

07 - The 2nd Amendment Band - 1973 - Backtalk [Pts. 1 + 2] (Monet DB-120)

08 - Black Heat - 1972 - Send My Lover Back (Atlantic LP SD-7237)

09 - The 6 Degree South - 1973 - Loving You (Is Too Far Out) [Part 2] (Six Degree South 7201-901)

10 - Shirley Johnson - 197? - Feels So Good (Unissued Abet)

11 - The Impossibles - 1975 - Give It Up (Philips LP 6316 064)

12 - Most Requested Rhythm Band - 1977 - Love Alarm (Magic Disc LP MD-114)

13 - Nashville Depoe - 1977 - All Aboard (Guinness LP GNS-36061)

14 - Big Apple Brass - 1978 - West Side Rock (Royal Flush LP 5500)

15 - Sound Investment - 1977 - Dirty Man (Brunswick LP BL-754218)

16 - The Cult - 1976 - Back Pay [Part 1] (Starburst LP SLT-500)

17 - The Cult - 1976 - Back Pay [Part 2] (Starburst LP SLT-500)

18 - Airto Fogo - 1976 - Right On Bird (Decca [Fr] LP 278.117)

19 - The Thompsons - 1975 - Gotta Get Down, To Ever Get Up (BCW LP-101)

20 - Ripple - 1973 - Get Off (GRC LP GA-5005)

MM#08

Diamonds From The Rough Vol. 05

01 - Joyce Lawson - 1980 - Stop Doggin' Me Around (Mutt & Jeff MJS-5004)

02 - Prince Phillip Mitchell - 1978 - Make It Good (Atlantic LP SD-19160)

03 - Ray Godfrey - 1977 - I'm The Other Half Of You (Event 255)

04 - Windy City - 1977 - Win Or Lose (Chi Sound, United Artists LP CH-LA691-G)

05 - Jeffree - 1979 - Love's Gonna Last (MCA LP MCA-3072)

06 - Cathy Davis - 1976 - Here I Am In Love Again (Taurus F-4076)

07 - Tommy Keith - 197? - On The Real Side (Unissued)

08 - Johnnie Taylor - 1976 - Somebody's Gettin' It (Columbia 3-10334)

09 - Carl Douglas - 1977 - Mistakes Of Mine (Pye LP NSPL-18520)

10 - Sho-Nuff - 1978 - I Live Across The Street (Stax LP STX-4107)

11 - The Valentine Brothers - 1979 - Feelings Inside (Source LP SOR-3070)

12 - Tyrone Davis - 1979 - Heart Failure (Columbia LP JC-36230)

13 - The O'Jays - 19?? - This Could Be The Last Time (Unissued P.I.R.)

14 - Alicia Myers - 1981 - Life, Joy And Happiness (MCA LP MCA-5181)

15 - Dayton - 1981 - Let Me Know (Liberty LP LT-1093)

16 - Symba - 1980 - Can I Get To Know You (Venture LP VL-1007)

DFTR#05

New Recipes Volume 10

As I mentioned with the previous installment of New Recipes, it's looking like a good year for retro soul and funk releases ... and frankly, it already has been and we're not even halfway through. So a little ahead of schedule comes our second installment so far this year, and it's super-sized just for this special occasion. Volume 10 feels fairly milestone-ish for a series that I initially thought might not even find an audience here. New Recipes however, is among the most downloaded of all our anthologies actually. Also the near entirety of (if not all) the music contained in this double-decker edition, was composed, recorded and released during this daunting and sprawling pandemic. For a worldwide and ongoing event that has brought most all of us an abundance of direct and/or indirect negative ramifications, it's sure nice to have at least one positive take-away ... anywho, two for the price of none. Eat up!

PART 1:

101 - Chicago Soul Spectacular [w. Daniel Kyri] - 2022 - Don't Be Afraid Of Love

102 - The Diasonics - 2022 - Kayana

103 - J.P. Bimeni & The Black Belts - 2022 - Guilty And Blessed

104 - Shirley Davis & The SilverBacks - 2022 - Stay Firm

105 - The Greyboy Allstars - 2022 - I've Got Reasons

106 - Stone Foundation - 2022 - I Need Your Love

107 - Purple Funk Metropolis - 2022 - Big Fat Soul Explosion

108 - Color Me Badd - 2022 - California Dreamin'

109 - The Jous Band - 2022 - You

110 - The Temptations - 2022 - My Whole World Stopped Without You

111 - Raechelle - 2022 - Fool

112 - P.J. Morton - 2022 - Lil' Too Heavy

113 - Ron Preyer & The Soul Surfers - 2022 - Moonlight Daydream

114 - Cold Diamond & Mink - 2021 - Cry Me Another One

115 - DeRobert & The Half-Truths - 2021 - Mind Your Own Business

116 - Speedometer - 2021 - You Know You Can (Just Do It)

117 - Isaac & The Soul Company w. Moneybrother - 2022 - Can I Change My Mind?

118 - Wesley Bright - 2022 - Snow On My Window

119 - Monophonics - 2022 - Love You Better

120 - Carlton Jumel Smith - 2022 - Devoted To You

121 - Las Lagrimas - 2022 - Missin' You

PART 2:

201 - Malik Malo w. The Notations - 2022 - In The Rain

202 - Lady Wray - 2022 - Joy And Pain

203 - Ward Brown - 2022 - I'm Coming Home

204 - The Malka Family - 2021 - Balade Quantique

205 - Vaneese Thomas - 2022 - Same Blood Same Bone

206 - Sugaray Rayford - 2022 - No Limit To My Love

207 - Bella Brown & The Jealous Lovers - 2022 - I'm Gone

208 - Sure Fire Soul Ensemble - 2022 - Love Age

209 - Bastards Of Soul - 2022 - Just A Little Bit

210 - Chris Lujan & Electric Butter - 2022 - Don't Put It All On Me

211 - Acantha Lang - 2022 - River Keep Runnin'

212 - Diane Ward & The Kevin Fingier Collective - 2022 - Why Don't You Go Home

213 - Michelle David & The True Tones - 2022 - Yeah Yeah Yeah

214 - Back Alley Brass Band - 2022 - Tornado Alley

215 - DeRobert & The Half-Truths - 2022 - Just Friends

216 - Oliver James - 2022 - One And Only

217 - Thee Illusions - 2022 - Baby Don't (Waste My Time)

218 - Carlton Jumel Smith - 2022 - Heaven In My Arms

219 - Maria Sanchez & Soul Tune Allstars - 2022 - Give Me Your Lovin'

220 - Southern Avenue - 2021 - Don't Hesitate (Call Me)

221 - Slide - 2022 - I Was By Your Side

NR#10

Darling Dear Vol. 14

01 - The Marcels - 1961 - A Fallen Tear (Colpix LP CP 416) [stereo]

02 - New Yorkers - 1961 - Dream A Little Dream (Wall 547) [meefs]

03 - Marv Johnson - 1960 - What A Need (United Artists LP UAS 6118)

04 - The Satintones - 196? - The Feeling Is So Fine (Unissued Motown)

05 - Hollywood Flames - 1958 - Chains Of Love (Ebb 146)

06 - Richard Berry - 1958 - Do I, Do I, Do I? (Flip 339)

07 - The Harmonaires - 1957 - Come Back (Holiday 2602-X45)

08 - The Fabulous Terrifics - 195? - Kiss My Tears Away (Unissued) [meefs]

09 - The Castaleers - 1960 - That's Why I Cry (Planet 44) (Donna 1349) [stereo]

10 - Jessie James - 1962 - Baby Please Come Home (Shirley 106)

11 - The Ru-Bee-Els - 1962 - I'll Try (Flip 359)

12 - The Vonns - 1963 - Leave Us Alone (King 5793) [stereo]

13 - The Manhattens - 1963 - Why Should I Cry? (Big Mack 823M-3911) [stereo]

14 - Tru-Tones - 196? - Why Oh Why? (Unissued Old Town) [stereo]

15 - Phil & Harv - 1961 - Darling (Please Bring Your Love) (Rampart 611)

16 - Billy Woods & The Emeralds - 1960 - Falling Rain (Dot 16053)

17 - The Senators - 1959 - 'Til Forever More (Unissued Abner) [stereo]

18 - Shirley Gunter - 1957 - I've Been Searching (Modern 1011)

19 - The Calvanes - 195? - Baby Come On Home (Unissued Dootone) [stereo]

20 - The Bobbettes - 1960 - Untrue Love (Atlantic 2069)

21 - Benny McCain & Ohio Untouchables - 1962 - She's My Heart's Desire (Lu Pine 109) [meefs]

22 - Napoleon Tyce - 1962 - Sitting Here (Norwood 105)

23 - The Spirals - 1961 - Forever And A Day (Admiral 912) (Smash 1719)

24 - Silvertones - 1963 - Thinking Of You (Joey 302) [meefs]

25 - The Spinners - 1961 - Love (I'm So Glad) I've Found You (Tri-Phi 1004) [meefs]

DD#14

Love Uprising

In similar fashion to Love Business, today we have Love Uprising (Selections From The Songbook Of Eugene Record). A two volume collection of various artists -- primarily from the Brunswick/Dakar stable -- performing material written by or in part by Eugene Record. This includes some unlikely selections by his group The Chi-Lites and a few other rare nuggets of course, but is mainly comprised of fairly accessible material for the most part. Astonishingly, in addition to writing or co-writing the 50 tracks included here, Record was involved in or responsible for the production process for many of them as well. 

All tracks remastered, cleanly tagged and mp3 @ 320kbs. Enjoy.

VOLUME ONE:

01 - The Artistics - What Happened (To The Love We Had) (Brunswick LP BL-754153)

02 - Marshall & The Chi Lites - Price Of Love (Dakar 600) [mono]

03 - Major Lance - Forever (Okeh 4-7298)

04 - Jackie Wilson - Helpless (Brunswick 55418)

05 - Gene Chandler - River Of Tears (Checker 1199) [mono]

06 - Barbara Acklin - More Ways Than One (Brunswick 755421)

07 - Billy Jones - A Letter to Myself (Blue Elephant LP PE-877.059)

08 - Silk & Satin - You Got To Be The One (Hamilton SF-502)

09 - Walter Jackson - Tell Me Where It Hurts (Columbia LP FC-37132)

10 - Loleatta Holloway - There'll Come A Time (Gold Mind G7-4021)

11 - Mighty Doug Haynes - Yes I'm Ready (If I Don't Get To Go) (Dakar LP DK-76911)

12 - Mister T - Love Uprising (Dakar 4509)

13 - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Oh Girl (Tamla LP T-318L)

14 - Wales Wallace - Somebody I Know (BRC 101)

15 - The Lost Generation - Wait A Minute (Brunswick 55441)

16 - The Chi Lites - I Want To Pay You Back (Brunswick 55458)

17 - Barbara Acklin - Please Sunrise, Please (Brunswick 55388)

18 - Otis Leavill - There's Nothing Better (Dakar 625)

19 - Johnny Williams - Baby Be Mine (Bashie 100) [mono]

20 - Tony Drake - Suddenly (Brunswick 55437)

21 - Johnny Sayles - Troubles A Comin' (Dakar LP DK-76906)

22 - Jackie Wilson - (We Got To Find) The Fountain (Brunswick 55467)

23 - Houston Person - Give More Power To The People (For God's Sake) (Prestige LP PRST-10017)

24 - The Staples - See A Little Further (Than My Bed) (Warner Bros. 8460)

25 - Etta James - Laying Beside You (Warner Bros. LP BSK-3156)

VOLUME TWO:

01 - Timmy Thomas - The Coldest Days Of My Life (Glades LP ST-6501)

02 - Gene Chandler & Barbara Acklin - Show Me The Way To Go (Brunswick 55366) [mono]

03 - Lee Charles - Someone, Somewhere (Revue 11022) [mono]

04 - Betty Everett - There'll Come A Time (UNI LP 73048)

05 - The Chi Lites - Never No More (Blue Rock 4037) [mono]

06 - Three Shades Of Soul - Being In Love (Enjoy 5002) [mono]

07 - Randy Hart - The Other One (Brunswick 755432)

08 - Barbara Acklin - Someone Else's Arms (Brunswick 755433)

09 - Jackie Wilson - Let This Be A Letter (To My Baby) (Brunswick 55435)

10 - Wales Wallace - We're Not Happy (Bashie 102)

11 - Shirley Karol - My Baby's Gone Away (Dakar 1453) [mono]

12 - Phoebe Snow - Love Makes A Woman (Columbia 3-10654)

13 - The Impressions - Fan The Fire (Chi Sound TCD-130)

14 - The Entertainers - Hot On A Thang (HMC UR-3991)

15 - The Dells - I Touched A Dream (20th Century Fox TCD-112)

16 - Maryann Farra & Satin Soul - You Got To Be The One (Brunswick LP BL-754207)

17 - Odyssey 5 - More Ways Than One (BRC LP 77002)

18 - Gene Chandler - If You Would Love Me (Brunswick LP BL-754149)

19 - The Artistics - When I'm Not Around (Brunswick LP BL-754153)

20 - Barbara Acklin - I Did It (Brunswick 55440)

21 - Young-Holt Unlimited - Just Ain't No Love (Brunswick 55400)

22 - Tyrone Davis - Judge Me Right (Dakar LP DK-76902)

23 - The Promises - Oh Boy (BRC 109) [mono]

24 - Otis Leavill - I Need You (Dakar 614) (Dakar 620)

25 - The Chi Lites - Marriage License (Brunswick 55503)

LU

Love Business

Akin to the way Willie Mitchell cultivated the Hi Records sound and became an influential figure in the evolution of southern soul, a couple states over, one Willie Clarke was shaping the Miami sound with a slew of gritty soul and funk compositions -- over a decade before the commercial success of KC & The Sunshine Band and Miami Sound Machine. Clarke with then-partner Johnny Pearsall, founded Deep City Records in the mid 60s. It was the first black owned recording studio in the country. Clarke and Pearsall enlisted Clarence Reid and Arnold Albury and together the four wrote, arranged and produced hit-worthy record, after hit-worthy record. Their efforts showcased the depths of talent and the melting pot of musical diversity that was boiling over in Miami during the 60s. The songwriting partnership between Willie Clarke and Clarence Reid (in my opinion is the finest collaboration in all soul music) was cemented by 1967 and laid the foundation for teenage Betty Wright's impressive career. It forged through tribulations between Clarke and Pearsell and flourished under the wing of Henry Stone and T.K. Productions from the late 60s through to the mid 80s. A re-post from the original Groovy Gumbo site, first shared a couple years back.

WLRN TV/PBS Review produced an excellent hour-long documentary focused on Willie Clarke and his Deep City Records.
Check it out HERE 

Karen Halliburton at 50Bold followed up with an expansive interview.
Check it out HERE


Love Business unlike most collections I post, is a collection of varied cuts from the Willie Clarke songbook. 86 of my fav tracks recorded between 1964 and 1980, preformed by Various Artists and issued on numerous labels. All files chronicled, cleanly tagged (with credits) and mp3 @ 320kbs. Thanks to original uploaders, enjoy.

LB

Glucose For Comfort Vol. 08

01 - The Impressions - 1966 - No One Else (ABC-Paramount LP ABCS-545)

02 - Kenny Gamble - 1966 - Don't Stop Loving Me (Arctic 123) [mono]

03 - Wendy Rene - 1965 - Give You What I Got (Stax 171) [mono]

04 - Jimmy Jules - 1967 - Nothing Will Ever Change This Love Of Mine (Carnival 534) [mono]

05 - Melvin Davis & Steve Mancha - 196? - I Won't Love You And Leave You (Unissued Groovesville)

06 - Ruby Andrews - 1968 - The Love I Need (Zodiac 1010) (Zodiac ZSLP 1002)

07 - Willie Hightower - 1968 - Nobody But You (Capitol 2226)

08 - The Intruders - 1970 - Guess Who Loves You (Gamble LP SG-5008)

09 - Woman [aka Candace Love] - 1970 - That's How It Is (Shock 1010)

10 - The Moments - 1969 - Somebody Loves You, Baby (Stang LP ST-1000)

11 - New Birth - 1971 - I Want To Make It With You (RCA Victor LSP-4526)

12 - Eddie Hill - 197? - I Am So Thankful (Unissued Westbound) [mono]

13 - Mark IV - 1973 - My Everything, You Are (Mercury LP SRM-1-651)

14 - Jato VonDel - 1973 - We'll Join Together (Gregory 5549)

15 - Luther Ingram - 1972 - I'll Love You Until The End [version 2] (KoKo LPS-2202)

16 - Brenda & The Tabulations - 1971 - Where There's A Will (Top & Bottom 408)

17 - The Millionaires - 19?? - I'm The One Who Loves You (Unissued Specialty) [mono]

18 - The Salty Peppers - 1969 - Your Love Is Life (Capitol 2568) [mono]

19 - The Ambassadors - 1969 - I Dig You Baby (Arctic 153) (Arctic LPS 1005)

20 - The Mad Lads - 1968 - So Nice (Volt VOA-4003)

GFC#08

O-O-O-O-Oh Yeah!!! Vol. 26

01 - The Rhine Oaks - 1969 - Tampin (Atco 6724_a)

02 - The Rhine Oaks - 1969 - Oleancler (Atco 6724_b)

03 - Art Ensley & The Fabulous Echoes - 1969 - Open The Door To Your Heart (Shiptown 202,037_a)

04 - Art Ensley & The Fabulous Echoes - 1969 - This Is The Best Way (Shiptown 202,037_b)

05 - Charlie Ford - 19?? - Mr. Pride (Empire City 100_a)

06 - Charlie Ford - 19?? - I Would If I Could (Empire City 100_b)

07 - Michael Washington - 1970 - Cupid's Corner (Crookshank 9100_a) [meefs]

08 - Michael Washington - 1970 - Wondering (Crookshank 9100_b) [meefs]

09 - The Determinations - 1970 - Girl, Girl, Girl (King 6297_a)

10 - The Determinations - 1970 - Bing Bong (King 6297_b) [stereo]

11 - Early Clover & The The Georgia Soul Drifters - 1977 - Freedom (Dove 108_a) [stereo]

12 - Early Clover & The The Georgia Soul Drifters - 1977 - Think It Over (Dove 108_b) [stereo]

13 - Paul Burton - 1974 - So Very Hard To Make It Without You [Part 1] (Music-GO-Round 003_a) [stereo]

14 - Paul Burton - 1974 - So Very Hard To Make It Without You [Part 2] (Music-GO-Round 003_b)

15 - Debbie Hines - 1975 - Get Off Your Butt (Keck 1001_a) [stereo]

16 - Debbie Hines - 1975 - Sacrifices (Keck 1001_b) [stereo]

17 - Al Johnson & Angela Coulter - 1972 - You Got To Make It For Yourself [voc] (Soul City 101_a)

18 - Al Johnson & Angela Coulter - 1972 - You Got To Make It For Yourself [inst] (Soul City 101_b) [stereo]

19 - Society's Bag - 1972 - Let It Crawl (Warner Bros. 7622_a) [stereo]

20 - Society's Bag - 1972 - Patchwork (Warner Bros. 7622_b) [stereo]

21 - Gina Hill - 1970 - Help Me Solve This Problem (Jill 001_a) (Lou-Neita LNS-0215_a)

22 - Gina Hill - 1970 - Rich Man's Toy (Jill 001_b) (Lou-Neita LNS-0215_b)

23 - Cold Grits - 1969 - It's Your Thing (Atco 6707_a)

24 - Cold Grits - 1969 - Bring It On Home To Me (Atco 6707_b)

25 - Curly Davis & The Uniques - 1968 - Black Cobra [Part 1] (Custom Sound SC 148_a)

26 - Curly Davis & The Uniques - 1968 - Black Cobra [Part 2] (Custom Sound SC 148_b)

OY#26

New Recipes Volume 09

If this volume of New Recipes is any indication, it's gonna be a good year for retro soul records.

01 - The Temptations [w. Smokey Robinson] - 2022 - Is It Gonna Be Yes Or No?

02 - Omar Wilson - 2022 - I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know

03 - Maria Sanchez & Soul Tune Allstars - 2022 - Hey Love

04 - The Dip - 2022 - Yellowfinger [inst]

05 - Chris Lujan & Electric Butter - 2022 - The Real Thing

06 - Sugaray Rayford - 2022 - Golden Lady Of The Canyon

07 - Swamp Dogg [w. Willie Clayton] - 2022 - Cheating In The Daylight

08 - That Motown Band - 2021 - Just My Imagination

09 - Thee DeLights - 2022 - Nobody's Fool

10 - Bobby Harden & The Soulful Saints - 2021 - Wounded Hearts

11 - Eddie & The Valiants - 2022 - My Dear

12 - Kerbside Collection - 2022 - Ortigas [inst]

13 - Lee Fields - 2022 - Ordinary Lives

14 - J.P. Bimeni & The Black Belts - 2022 - Four Walls

15 - Micayla Rivera - 2022 - Don't You Leave Me Baby

16 - Silk Sonic - 2022 - Love's Train

17 - Lance Ferguson - 2022 - Summer Madness [inst]

18 - Aladean Kheroufi - 2022 - Every Girl

19 - Thee Baby Cuffs [w. The M-Tet] - 2022 - How Could I Right All My Wrongs?

NR#09