New Recipes Volume 16

The opening track was released about a year ago and there's a couple cuts here that surfaced late in 2022, the other 17 tracks however, have all been released since January. Could be a sign we're in for another great year of new and retro soul/funk/rhythm n blues. Well, one can hope, at least.

01 - Bastards Of Soul - 2022 - American Scheme

02 - WILSN - 2023 - I Love You So

03 - Janell Ruth - 2023 - You Are Worth

04 - The Sextones - 2023 - Here I Go Again

05 - Ernie Vincent - 2023 - Guilty As Funk!

06 - Band Of Pockets - 2023 - Looking For A Thing Called Love

07 - PJ Morton & Susan Carol - 2023 - Good Morning

08 - October London - 2023 - Back To Your Place

09 - Alexis Evans - 2023 - It Matters To Me

10 - Barbara Blue - 2023 - Nothing Lasts Forever

11 - Klattons - 2023 - Spaghetti Blues [inst]

12 - Jazz Ambassadors - 2023 - A Change Is Gonna Come

13 - Aaron Frazer - 2023 - Heart Full Of Love

14 - Rhythm Roots Allstars w. John Arthur Bingham - 2022 - Say I Do

15 - Crutchfield Jones - 2023 - Go On And Do This

16 - Omar Cunningham - 2023 - You

17 - Muito Kaballa - 2022 - Inside Outside

18 - Emanuel Harrold w. Keyon Harrold - 2023 - Fight Harder [inst]

19 - China Paige & The Jeromes - 2023 - Seine Saint Denis Mood

20 - Howard Rice - 2023 - Silent Symphony

NR#16

Been So Long

Here's another songbook collection spawn from a recently REDUX'd project ...

Well before he was at the helm of Hi Records for its most successful stretch, trumpeter / bandleader / producer, Willie Mitchell had a secret weapon in his arsenal. It was in 1957 when he first crossed paths with Memphis-born Don Bryant and his group, The Quails. A twist of fate quickly had them re-named The Four Kings and backing Mitchell, with Bryant as lead vocalist. For several years the group worked closely with Mitchell, where Bryant would hone his talents as both singer and songwriter. Mitchell had Bryant write "I Got To Know" in 1960, for his sessions with The 5 Royales, forging a relationship that would continue as such for close to two decades. Even as the The Four Kings withered moving into the mid-60s, Bryant remained with Mitchell, and as a soloist released about ten 45s and a full length album for Hi Records between 1965 and 1969. With over 150 titles to his credit, Bryant of course penned a large portion his own output while composing material for other acts on the label. His songs were also cut by other artists associated with Mitchell. Danny White, Buddy Lamp, Lee Rogers, Tony Ashley and Solomon Burke, among others, all benefited from Bryant's abilities. By the early 70s Willie Mitchell was a co-owner and essentially running Hi Records, with Bryant strictly contracted as a songwriter for the company. Often paired with rising star Ann Peebles, Bryant penned "Trouble Heartaches And Sadness", "99 Pounds", "I’ve Been There Before", "Do I Need You", "Until You Came Into My Life", "A Love Vibration", "I Needed Somebody", and many many more with Peebles in mind and often co-writing. Their chemistry quickly became intimacy and following the success of "Can't Stand The Rain", the couple were married in 1974. Bryant spent much of the subsequent decade writing and opening for Peebles and in some capacity, would appear on her records. Bryant would perform at his church and released a few gospel records between 1987 and 2000. In 2016 Bryant collaborated with Memphis-based group, The Bo-Keys, which led to not one, but two of the best soul records of recent years. Don't Give Up On Love (2017) and You Make Me Feel (2020) are a triumphant return to Bryant's roots, featuring new and original material alongside some classics from his songbook, and finding our man in truly incredible form. This project mainly focuses on mid 60s to mid 70s recordings and features very little performed by either Don Bryant or Ann Peebles. Additionally due to my personal preference for southern groovers and deep ballads, this collection is fairly lopsided, neglecting a number Bryant's more up-beat northern knockers. Regardless, hope you dig it!

VA - Been So Long (Selections From The Songbook Of Don Bryant)

01 - Quiet Elegance - 1972 - Do You Love Me? (Hi 2223) (Hi 5N-2280)

02 - Silk Storm - 1974 - Love Will Make You Feel Better (Pawn 3805) [mono]

03 - Lou Pride - 197? - You've Got To Work For Love (Albatross 2636)

04 - Tony Ashley - 1968 - I Can't Put You Down (Decca 32342) [mono]

05 - Lee Rogers - 1967 - Love Can Really Hurt You Deep (Wheelsville U.S.A. 121) [mono]

06 - Norm West - 1965 - Hey Little Girl (M.O.C. 664) [mono]

07 - 1 + 1 [Don Bryant & Marion Brittnam] - 1966 - Been So Long (M.O.C. 662)

08 - The 5 Royales - 1960 - I Got To Know (Home Of The Blues 112) [mono]

09 - O.V. Wright - 1967 - What About You? (Back Beat 586) [meefs]

10 - Janit & The Jays - 1966 - Without A Reason (Hi 2109) [mono]

11 - Teacher's Edition - 1972 - I Wanna Share Everything (Hi 2224) [mono]

12 - Ann Peebles - 1974 - Run, Run, Run (Hi XSHL 32079)

13 - Marilyn & Billy - 1978 - I Got Love For You (Columbia LP JC 35603)

14 - Irma Thomas - 1986 - I Needed Somebody (Rounder LP 2046)

15 - Willie Walker - 1978 - Reaching For The Real Thing (Hi 78513)

16 - Otis Clay - 1977 - Keep On Loving Me (Hi HLP 6003)

17 - Candi Staton - 1971 - Trouble, Heartaches And Sadness (Unissued Fame)

18 - Solomon Burke - 1968 - Shame On Me (Atlantic LP SD 8185)

19 - Don Bryant - 1966 - I'll Do The Rest (Hi 2104) [mono]

20 - Otis Clay - 1972 - Let Me Be The One (Hi 2226)

21 - Fontella Bass - 1972 - I Want Everyone To Know (Paula 367) (Paula LPS 2213)

22 - Etta James - 1976 - A Love Vibration (Chess LP ACH-19003)

23 - Willie Clayton - 1974 - It's Time You Made Up Your Mind (Pawn 5N-3802)

24 - O.V. Wright - 1972 - I Can't Take It (Back Beat BBLP-70)

25 - The Ovations w. Louis Williams - 1973 - Your Love Is Like A Song To Me (MGM LP SE-4945)

26 - Mark Williams - 1976 - I Can't Stand The Rain (EMI [NZ] LP HSD-1046)

BSL

Glucose For Comfort Vol. 11

Here's some more "sweet things" for you all ... enjoy.

01 - First Class - 1977 - Coming Back To You (All Platinum LP AP-3022)

02 - Ren Woods - 1979 - I'm In Love With You (ARC, Columbia 1-11146)

03 - Jesse Green - 1979 - Life Can Be Beautiful (Able [Can] LP ABL-17049)

04 - Anacostia - 1978 - All For You (Tabu LP JZ-35570)

05 - Infernal Blues Machine - 1976 - When Loves Calls Your Name (London LP PS-666)

06 - The Modulations - 1975 - Worth Your Weight In Gold (Buddah 497)

07 - Sylvia Smith - 1975 - Shape Your Arms Like A Cradle (ABC LP ABCD-876)

08 - The Billion Dollar Band - 1977 - Smiling Morning Love (Good Sounds LP GS-102)

09 - Foxfire feat. Johnny Adams - 197? - You Amaze Me (Unissued Kent)

10 - Jules Johnson & The Dynamics - 1974 - I Just Want To Thank You (Polydor 14232)

11 - Sweet Sensation - 1974 - Surething, Yes I Do (Pye 71002)

12 - Mel & Tim - 1972 - What's Your Name? (Stax LP STS-3007)

13 - Dorothy Moore - 197? - This Diamond (Unissued Malaco) [mono]

14 - Brief Encounter - 1973 - I'm So Satisfied (Seventy-Seven 77-123) [meefs]

15 - Jermaine Jackson - 1973 - You're In Good Hands (Motown LP M-775-L)

16 - Larry Dixon & Soulful Spades - 1971 - Next Time [Part 1] (Square Deal 8313)

17 - Larry Dixon & Soulful Spades - 1971 - Next Time [Part 2] (Square Deal 8313)

18 - Brothers Of Soul - 1970 - You Better Believe It (Boo 111) [mono]

19 - The Temprees - 1972 - Dedicated To The One I Love (We Produce LP XPS-1901)

20 - Mitty Collier - 1970 - Your Sign Is A Good Sign (Peachtree 128)

GFC#11

Sweet Thing

In the private sector, since early autumn, I have been primarily focused on REDUX'd collections ... improving quality, format (when possible) and presentation. And when it applies, the addition of an accompanying songbook collection. Just last week, I finally got around to the incredible George Jackson, who was arguably one of the greatest soul songwriters of all time. I could have easily crafted a four or five part songbook anthology, but kept it to a tight and delightful two-part collection, enjoy.

If there is in fact magic down in Muscle Shoals, then George Jackson was easily one of its greatest practitioners. His pen was his wand and with it, he wielded a mighty power. Through his two stays in the rural Alabama-based hit making haven, Jackson penned well over a thousand songs, a number of which became hit records for a wide array of popular artists. First at Rick Hall's FAME studio in the late 60s to early 70s and then again in the late 70s to early 80s, at Muscle Shoals Sound Studios, founded by a handful of former FAME musicians. Prior to this and in between these stints, Jackson spent considerable time in the musically rich city of Memphis, TN. There he was briefly under contract with Quinton Claunch and Doc Russell's Goldwax label between 1966 and 1967 and Sounds Of Memphis studios from 1973 to 1975, where at both of which, he worked closely with the talented Dan Greer. Additionally, he was constantly on Willie Mitchell's radar and subsequently had a few recording and writing endeavors by way of Mitchell's Memphis-based Hi Records. Jackson had a couple minor R&B hits, yet ultimately it was his ability to craft provocative works that could be easily interpreted and reinterpreted, that earned him some modest success and recognition. Jackson spent nearly two decades with Malaco Records exclusively as a songwriter during the company's most prominent period, penning material for some of the best in the business. In his near 40 yearlong career, Jackson was behind such hits as Wilson Pickett's "A Man And A Half", Clarence Carter's "Messin' With My Mind", Candi Staton's "Evidence", Otis Clay's "The Only Way Is Up", Bob Seger's "Old Time Rock n Roll", ZZ Hill's "Down Home Blues", Little Milton's "Struggling Lady" and many many more. At this point you've all likely come to realize that I rarely rely on the so-called hits and as such, none of these versions are included here. Furthermore, I certainly wasn't going to let The Osmonds' #1 hit, "One Bad Apple", spoil the bunch. Hope you dig what I've dug up for this ...

VA - Sweet Thing (Selections From The Songbook Of George Jackson)

PART 1:

101 - Wilson Pickett - 1969 - Back In Your Arms (Atlantic LP SD-8215)

102 - Ike & Tina Turner - 1970 - (As Long As I Can) Get You When I Want You (Liberty LP LST-7650)

103 - Clarence Carter - 1969 - I Can't Do Without You (Atlantic LP SD-8238)

104 - Doris Duke - 1970 - The Feeling Is Right (Canyon Records LP 7704) (Canyon 54)

105 - Odia Coates - 1975 - Thief (In The Night) (United Artists LP UA-LA228-G-0698)

106 - Spencer Wiggins - 197? - Hit And Run (Unissued FAME)

107 - Uncle Tom - 1974 - Welcome Back (United Artists UA-XW418-W)

108 - Ann Peebles - 1978 - Livin' In, Lovin' Out (Hi HLP 6007)

109 - The Staples - 1978 - Unlock Your Mind (Warner Bros. LP BSK-3192)

110 - Z.Z. Hill - 1982 - Help Me, I'm In Need (Malaco MLP 7411)

111 - Johnnie Taylor - 1986 - Don't Make Me Late (Malaco MCD 7440)

112 - Barbara Carr - 1988 - Messing With My Mind (Bar-Car 002)

113 - The Meadows - 1981 - What A Day This Has Been (Radio LP RR-19305)

114 - Otis Clay - 1982 - If I Could Open Up My Heart (Victor [Japan] LP VIP-6819)

115 - Facts Of Life - 1977 - What Would Your Mama Say? (Kayvette LPK-802)

116 - Clarence Carter - 1976 - I Thought It Was Over (ABC LP ABCD-943)

117 - Candi Staton - 1974 - A Little Taste Of Love (Warner Bros. LP BS-2830)

118 - Veda Brown - 1972 - Take It Off Her (And Put It On Me) (Stax 0123)

119 - Brothers Unlimited - 1970 - Take Me Back (Capitol LP ST-600)

120 - Little Milton Campbell - 1970 - Somebody's Changin' My Sweet Baby's Mind (Checker 1231) [mono]

121 - Marjorie Ingram - 1969 - A Good Man Is Hard To Find (Bennett 100) [mono]

122 - Bobby Patterson - 1970 - I'm In Love With You (Jetstar 121) [mono]

123 - James Govan - 19?? - I Bit Off More Than I Can Chew (Unissued FAME) [mono]

124 - Willie Hightower - 1970 - I Can't Love Without You (FAME 1474) [mono]

125 - Bettye Swann - 1971 - I'm Just Living A Lie (FAME 1479) [mono]

PART 2:

201 - Clarence Carter - 1970 - It's All In Your Mind (Atlantic 2774) [mono]

202 - Bobby Boseman - 1970 - Another Man's Woman (Evejim 1941) [mono]

203 - Patrice Holloway - 1971 - Evidence (Capitol 3176) [mono]

204 - Ann Peebles - 1971 - Slipped, Tripped, And Fell In Love (Hi LP SHL-32065)

205 - Spencer Wiggins - 1966 - Old Friend (Goldwax 312)

206 - Wilson Pickett - 1969 - Search Your Heart (Atlantic LP SD-8215)

207 - The Ovations - 1967 - Ride My Trouble And Blues Away (Goldwax 322)

208 - Otis Clay - 1972 - Holding On To A Dying Love (Hi LP XSHL-32075)

209 - Alder Ray Black - 1972 - Just Because The Package's Been Unwrapped (Sound Plus 2102)

210 - High Voltage - 1973 - Save Me (Columbia LP KC-31376)

211 - Bettye Swann - 1972 - Victim Of A Foolish Heart (Atlantic 2869)

212 - The Patterson Twins - 1973 - Back In Love Again (King 6422)

213 - O.V. Wright - 1978 - The Bottom Line (Hi HLP 6008)

214 - Johnnie Taylor - 1979 - Play Something Pretty (Columbia 1-11084)

215 - Bobby Bland - 1985 - Heart, Open Up Again (Malaco MCD 7429)

216 - Z.Z. Hill - 1982 - Cheatin' In The Next Room (Malaco MLP 7406)

217 - Ruby Wilson - 1981 - Seeing You Again (Malaco MLP 7404)

218 - Otis Clay - 1977 - All Because Of Your Love (Kayvette 5130)

219 - The Ovations Featuring Louis Williams - 1978 - Sweet Thing (XL 120)

220 - Johnny Robinson - 1976 - Nothing Can Touch This Love (Epic LP BN-26528)

221 - Odia Coates - 1975 - Heaven And Hell (United Artists LP UA-LA228-G-0698)

222 - Wilson Pickett - 1974 - Iron It Out (RCA Victor LP APL1-0495)

223 - Candi Staton - 1971 - Too Hurt To Cry (Fame LP ST-4202) (FAME 1478)

224 - Clarence Carter - 197? - Love's Trying To Come To You (Unissued FAME)

225 - Spencer Wiggins - 19?? - This Love Is Gonna Be True (Unissued FAME)

ST

Diamonds From The Rough Vol. 08

01 - Ruby Andrews - 1977 - A Change Is Gonna Come (ABC ABLP-1002)

02 - Tommy Keith - 1978 - You Ain't Been Loved (Vibration 577)

03 - David Oliver - 1978 - I Wanna Write You A Love Song (Mercury LP SRM-1-3747)

04 - The Manhattans - 1980 - Cloudy, With A Chance Of Tears (Columbia LP JC-36411)

05 - Cheryl Lynn - 1981 - Show You How (Columbia LP FC-37034)

06 - Willie Davis - 198? - I Learned My Lesson (Cher Kee 613) (Daran 613)

07 - Moses Tyson - 1983 - I Got Over You (Capitol LP ST-12255)

08 - Lou Pride - 1984 - Been Such A Log Time (Onyx NR15520)

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

10 - Denise LaSalle - 1986 - It Be's That Way Sometimes (Malaco LP MAL-7434)

11 - Dicky Williams - 1985 - In The Same Motel (Bad 1003)

12 - Glen Ricketts - 1986 - I'm Gonna Have To Tell Her (Scorpio [Can] LP DK-77-73)

13 - Barbara Mason - 198? - If Lovin' You Is Wrong (I Don't Want To Be Right) (Unissued)

14 - Sunfire - 1982 - Millionaire (Warner Bros. LP WPCP-5157)

15 - Victor Willis - 1979 - I Stuck It Rich (Unissued Casablanca LP)

16 - Freedom - 1979 - You've Just Got To Be The One (Malaco LP MAL-6357)

DFTR#08

Metamorphic Malfunktions Vol. 11

Plenty of mid-tempo vamping, with very little in the way of dedicated vocals. Enjoy!

01 - African Music Machine - 1972 - Black Water Gold (Pearl) (Soul Power 109)

02 - Willie Tee & The Gaturs - 197? - Get Up (Unissued Gatur)

03 - The Swordsmen - 1971 - Hip Thang (RCA Victor 74-0561) [mono]

04 - The Mello Decisions - - 197? - Mello Decision (Reel RR-250) [mono]

05 - Gold - 1974 - What About The Child [inst] (Unissued LP) [mono]

06 - The Little Richard Band - 1975 - Good Good Girl (Unissued Mainstream)

07 - The Politicians w. McKinley Jackson - 1972 - Funky Toes (Hot Wax LP HA-711)

08 - Marvin Holmes & Justice - 1973 - Got To Be There (Brown Door LP MH-6573)

09 - Lionel Hampton - 1973 - Happiness (Brunswick LP BL-754198)

10 - Marshall Hooks & Co. - 1970 - Hookin' It [Part 1] (Blue Horizon LP 2431-003)

11 - Smokey Johnson & Company - 1969 - The Funkie Moon (Intrepid 75006)

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

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

14 - Clifton White & His Royal Knights - 1968 - Fix It (ANLA 110) [mono]

15 - Esther Marrow - 1970 - Walk Tall (Flying Dutchman LP FDS-113)

16 - Wayne McGhie & The Sounds Of Joy - 1970 - Dirty Funk (Birchmount LP BM-548)

17 - Combined Forces - 1971 - Feeling Alright (Karat no##)

18 - The Crusaders - 1973 - Thank You (Falletin Me Be Mice Elf Agin) (Tamla Motown LP M-796V1)

19 - Black Heat - 1974 - You Should've Listened (Atlantic LP SD-7294)

20 - Freddie Terrell - 1972 - I Don't Know What This World Is Coming To (Lefevre Sound MLSP 3181)

MM#11

Deep Dish Delicacies Vol. 48

After nearly six years at this blogging thing, it's finally happened ... time for a "best of", but with a bit of twist of course. As Deep Dish Delicacies, my first and longest running thematic series approaches its 50th installment, I thought I would round it up with the finest deep soul offerings of the O-O-O-O-Oh Yeah!!! series. It's worth noting that in terms of mono and/or stereo, some of these cuts are not as they appear in their original presentation. Furthermore, most tracks have been completely re-sourced and/or restored with iZotopeRX. Additionally, all tracks have been remastered for this installment, enjoy.

PART 1:

101 - David Duke - 1971 - Is It Over? (Hi 2148_a) {OY#08}

102 - Lloyd Williams - 197? - Standing On The Sideline (Art 001_a) {OY#08}

103 - LeRoy Horne - 1969 - There's A Way (Pompeii 6672_b) {OY#01}

104 - Camille LaVah - 1964 - Let's Steal Away (Wax 18_a) {OY#06}

105 - Odell Knight - 1967 - Forever Keep On Loving Me (Valiant 101_a) {OY#04}

106 - Paul Walters & The 521 Club Band - 196? - She Put Me Down (521 F-111_b) {OY#10}

107 - Carlson Oliver - 1964 - Is It Wrong, Is It Right? (Douglas 1103_b) {OY#07}

108 - Lee Holland - 1963 - Give Me Back My Heart (King 5781_a) {OY#04}

109 - King & The Sharpettes - 1962 - Did He Know? (Aldo 503_b) {OY#07}

110 - Little David - 1964 - Call On Me (Symphony 40_a) {OY#02}

111 - Faith White - 1969 - It's Beautiful (Columbia 4-45028_b) {OY#05}

112 - Double Soul - 1968 - I Can't Use You (Minaret 133_b) {OY#09}

113 - Modern Soul Trio - 1966 - That's Where It's At (Youngstown 606_a) {OY#09}

114 - Vick & John - 1965 - Lonely Man (Allert 8000_b) {OY#03}

115 - Jerry Ford - 19?? - Love Will Make Your Mind Go Wild (Double B 101_b) {OY#08}

116 - Trudy Johnson - 1969 - Your Good Thing (Is About To End) (Capitol 2631_b) {OY#05}

117 - Coye - 1966 - Sweet I Know (Top Notch IMK-3_a) {OY#10}

118 - Connie Tanzell & The L Trays - 1968 - I Want Her By My Side (Soul Clock 100_b) {OY#04}

119 - Duff Thurmond - 1966 - If You Loved Me Baby (New Voice 816_a) {OY#05}

120 - Jim Jackson - 1967 - Welcome Me Home (Sandbag 102_a) {OY#03}

PART 2:

201 - LRL & The Dukes [w. Count Willie] - 1975 - I've Got To Tell You (Minaret NR6156_a) {OY#08}

202 - Jean Elias - 1971 - You Made Me An Anybody's Woman (Back Beat 623_a) {OY#02}

203 - James K-Nine - 1972 - Counting Teardrops (Federal 12572_a) {OY#01}

204 - Buck & The Sixteenth Movement - 1973 - Fool, Fool (Supreme 1002_b) {OY#08}

205 - Kenneth Ruffin - 1968 - I'll Keep Holding On (Carnival 536_a) {OY#09}

206 - Sherry Pye [aka Claudine Clark] - 1969 - Ask The Girl Who Knows (Match 300_b) {OY#02}

207 - Ray & Dave - 1966 - Six Lonely Days (Mica 501_b) {OY#07}

208 - Billy Leonard - 1966 - Tears For Love (Fairmount 1007_b) {OY#10}

209 - Ray Algere - 1967 - You're Driving Me Crazy (Tou-Sea 126_b) {OY#04}

210 - Ramsey Sisters - 1964 - It's All Over But The Tears (Smash 1889_a) {OY#07}

211 - Hank & Rover - 1966 - There's A Lot To Be Done (OKeh 7264_b) {OY#09}

212 - Leo McCorkle - 1967 - Please Send Me Somebody Else (Popside 4592_a) {OY#10}

213 - Ann Alford - 1971 - If It Ain't One Thing (It's Another) (Hy Sign 2111_b) {OY#08}

214 - Chain Of Fools - 197? - It Takes Two (Mars La Tour 2066_b) {OY#01}

215 - Eugene Kemp - 1975 - The Power Is Gone (Excello 2342_b) {OY#08}

216 - Sloan Bey - 1970 - Tenderness (Jonah 100_b) {OY#02}

217 - King Louie & The Court Jesters - 1968 - I've Been Down So Long (Mockingbird 1007_a) {OY#02}

218 - WDJ The Prince Of Soul - 197? - Invitation To Love (Gents 50124_a) {OY#03}

219 - Gloria Fowler & The Entros - 196? - Train Of Love (C.J. 654_b) {OY#06}

220 - M.C. Williams - 1970 - You Move Me (Dig 903_b) {OY#01}

DDD#48

New Recipes Volume 15

In traditional Groovy Gumbo fashion, after a short break I'm back with a fresh batch of New Recipes featuring some fine releases from the past year. As stated several times in 2022 ... if nothing else, it was a fantastic year for new music. Here's a jam pact collection proving as such. Not one but two heaping helpings, plus a third consisting entirely of instrumentals -- chew with your mouth closed, please! 

 

PART 1:

101 - Klassic Man - 2022 - I Forgot To Be Your Lover

102 - Jay Jay - 2022 - All On You

103 - Ugo Shake - 2022 - Soul To Sell

104 - Funkool Orchestra - 2022 - Boogie With Your Baby

105 - Sugaray Rayford - 2022 - Gonna Lift You Up

106 - Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal - 2022 - Loneliness

107 - Wee Willie Walker & The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra - 2021  - Darling Mine

108 - WILSN & John Teskey - 2022 - Hurt So Bad

109 - Stan Mosley - 2022 - What You Need [mono]

110 - Lee Fields - 2022 - The Door [mono]

111 - Object Heavy - 2022 - Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay

112 - Toni Green - 2022 - I Don't Know

113 - Willie Clayton - 2022 - Don't Make Me Beg

114 - Rodney Stith - 2022 - I Can't Help Myself

115 - Martha High - 2022 - Prisoner Of Love

116 - The Dip - 2022 - Anyway

117 - Scone Cash Players - 2022 - In Our Hands

118 - Gloria Scott - 2022 - Real

119 - Michael Dunston - 2022 - Shoreline

120 - TRU w. Na'eemah Harper - 2022 - I Wanna Be By Your Side

121 - Jalen Ngonda - 2022 - What A Difference She Made

PART 2:

201 - Trombone Shorty - 2022 - What It Takes

202 - The California Honeydrops - 2022 - Takin' My Time

203 - Chicken Grass w. Princess Shaw - 2022 - Sister Rosetta's Train

204 - Edinia - 2022 - I'm Leaving

205 - D. Brown - 2022 - Love Down

206 - Karl Ludwigsen w. Jessie Wagner - 2022 - Thank You For Loving Me

207 - Ben E. King - 2022 - I Had A Love

208 - Baby Bash & The BashTones w. Roney Boys - 2022 - Before I Met You

209 - J.P. Bimeni & The Black Belts - 2022 - Find That Love

210 - Thee Sacred Souls - 2022 - Love Comes Easy [mono]

211 - Candace Woodson - 2022 - Trying To Be Perfect

212 - Kim Tibbs - 2022 - I'm Holding On [full version] **

213 - Funky Destination - 2022 - Music Gonna Move Your Soul (Horns All The Way)

214 - The Mighty Soul Drivers - 2022 - Tell Daddy

215 - David Porter w. Brandon Wattz - 2022 - 365 Days To Never

216 - Valerie June - 2022 - Don't It Make You Want To Go Home?

217 - Darryl Anders Agapesoul - 2022 - Jealous Guy

218 - Lee Shot William - 2022 - Do We Keep Hanging On?

219 - Val McKnight - 2022 - Take It Easy

220 - Frank Riley - 2022 - Don't You Worry

PART 3:

301 - Ironsides - 2022 - Changing Light [inst]

302 - The Black Belts - 2022 - Ghost City [inst]

303 - The Blassics - 2022 - Slight Whining (fast version) [inst]

304 - Lettuce - 2022 - Lett The World Know [inst]

305 - The Auratones - 2022 - Booty Booty [inst]

306 - Ugo Shake - 2022 - Growing Strong [inst]

307 - Boris Pilleri's Jammin' - 2022 - G-Strut [inst]

308 - The HP's - 2022 - The HP Trot (Blow Maceo) [inst]

309 - Hermon Hitson - 2022 - Yampertown Funk [inst]

310 - Whatitdo - 2022 - Steve's Romp [inst]

311 - Sure Fire Soul Ensemble - 2022 - Time To Rebuild [inst]

312 - James Taylor Quartet - 2022 - Time For Revenge [inst]

313 - Soil And Pimp Sessions - 2022 - Generation Tree [inst]

314 - J.A.S. Ricci Quartette - 2022 - Copacetic [inst]

315 - Eric Starczan - 2022 - Bravely Dancers [inst]

316 - Matters Unknown - 2022 - Bump [inst]

317 - Al Lloyd & His Orchestra - 2022 - Yesteryear Feels Like Yesterday [inst]

318 - Cold Diamond & Mink - 2022 - The Loveliness Of You [inst]

319 - Lance Ferguson - 2022 - Hot Dog [inst]

320 - Scone Cash Players - 2022 - Golden State [inst]

NR#15

NOTES: 

all tracks released in 2022 with the exception of "Darling Mine" from Wee Willie Walker's (R.I.P.) final recording, released in 2021. Though close to two years old now, I just recently heard about the album and Walker's passing so it's both new and relevant to me.

if so inclined, Parts 1 and 3 can fit on 80 min CD-R. however, Part 2 would require omitting ** track 12 or at least two other tracks of equal or greater length.

O-O-O-O-Oh Yeah!!! Vol. 30

 

Well, here we are ... 

Another lap around the sun! I'm gonna spend a few weeks in the shade now and return next year.

 

01 - Caleb & The Playboys - 1963 - I'm Yours (Olimpic 4575-4576_a) [stereo]

02 - Caleb & The Playboys - 1963 - See About Me (Olimpic 4575-4576_b) [stereo]

03 - The Tears - 1961 - Hurt (Astronaut 5001_a)

04 - The Tears - 1961 - She's Mine (Astronaut 5001_b)

05 - Jeanne & Her Boyfriends - 1959 - It's Me Knockin' (Warwick M508_a)

06 - Jeanne & Her Boyfriends - 1959 - Baby (Warwick M508_b)

07 - Keytones - 1957 - A Fool In Love (Old Town 1041_a)

08 - Keytones - 1957 - Seven Wonders Of The World (Old Town 1041_b)

09 - Beatrice Lee - 1962 - Keep A Hold On Him (Kent 385_a)

10 - Beatrice Lee - 1962 - Help Me (Kent 385_b)

11 - Shirley Gee [aka Shirley Goodman] - 1961 - Behind The Make Up (7 Arts S-711_a) [stereo]

12 - Shirley Gee [aka Shirley Goodman] - 1961 - Keep The Magic Working (7 Arts S-711_b) [stereo]

13 - Reatha Reese - 1964 - Only Lies (Dot 16630_a)

14 - Reatha Reese - 1964 - Things I Should Have Done (Dot 16630_b)

15 - Little Sonny Knight & The Cymbols - 1965 - Tears On My Pillow (New Teenage 5001_a)

16 - Little Sonny Knight & The Cymbols - 1965 - My Darling (New Teenage 5001_b)

17 - The Crescents & The McMillan Sisters - 1965 - Here You Come Again (Watch 1902_a) [stereo]

18 - The Crescents - 1965 - That's All She Left Me (Watch 1902_b) [stereo]

19 - Richard Smith - 1967 - Mama Cried (Hi-Q 5042_a)

20 - Richard Smith - 1967 - I Don't Wanna Cry (Hi-Q 5042_b)

21 - Five Ounces Of Soul - 196? - Love Got A Piece Of Your Mind [Part 1] (Cu Wu J-103_a)

22 - Five Ounces Of Soul - 196? - Love Got A Piece Of Your Mind [Part 2] (Cu Wu J-103_b)

23 - Nova's Nine - 1968 - Pain (ABC 11127_a)

24 - Nova's Nine - 1968 - Why Listen (ABC 11127_b)

25 - Hank Soul Man Mullen - 1967 - He Upset Your Dreams (Audel 362_b) [stereo]

26 - Hank Soul Man Mullen - 1967 - Listen (Audel 362_a) [stereo]

OY!#30

Deep Dish Delicacies Vol. 47

Ho Ho Ho, He He He, Ha Ha Ha, Pa Rum Pum Pum Pum Bah f'n Humbug. Stuff this in your Stockings!

01 - Bobby Patterson - 196? - Nobody But You (Unissued Jetstar) [mono]

02 - Ben & Spence - 1966 - Long Ago (Unissued Bell) [mono]

03 - Otis Redding & Carla Thomas - 1967 - New Year's Resolution (Stax LP SD-716)

04 - Arthur Conley - 1967 - Let Nothing Seperate Us (Atco LP SD-215)

05 - Doris Duke - 1969 - Ghost Of Myself (Canyon LP-7704)

06 - Junior Parker - 1970 - Drowning On Dry Land (Capitol LP ST-569)

07 - Mighty Hannibal - 1968 - I Just Want Some Love (Loma 2103) [mono]

08 - Dicky (Piano) Williams & The Wisermen - 1968 - Oh Dreamy Me (Metro M-8165-O) [mono]

09 - Mel & Tim - 1969 - Mail Call Time (Bamboo LP BMS-8001)

10 - Eddie & Ernie - 1971 - Tell It Like It Is (Revue 11063) [mono]

11 - Howard Tate - 1972 - The Bitter End (Atlantic LP SD-8303)

12 - Richard Marks - 197? - It's Been Kinda Hard (Unissued)

13 - Lou Pride - 197? - Tomorrow Is Promised To No One (Unissued Suemi) [mono]

14 - Betty Wright - 1973 - Who'll Be The Fool? (Alston LP SD-7026)

15 - Bonnie & Sheila - 1971 - You're Not The One For Me (Unissued Malaco) [meefs]

16 - Charles Warren - 19?? - I'm Praying (Unissued) [mono]

17 - Charles Hodges - 1969 - Easier To Say Than Do (Calla 168) [meefs]

18 - Paul Vann - 1969 - The Touch of Your Hand (Means So Much) (Sound Stage 7 2629) [meefs]

19 - James Carr - 196? - Let's Face Facts (Vivid Sound LP 3006) [mono]

20 - Homer Banks - 196? - A Poor Man's Son (Unissued Minit)

21 - Joe Simon - 1968 - I Worry About You (Sound Stage 7 SS7-2617)

22 - Mitty Collier - 1968 - I'm Missing You (Unissued Chess)

23 - Oscar Toney Jr. - 1967 - Dark End Of The Street (Bell LP 6006-S)

24 - Mable John - 1966 - I Love You More Than Words Can Say (Unissued Stax)

25 - Roy Lee Johnson - 1966 - It's All Over (Columbia 43674)

DDD#47

New Recipes Volume 14

I know I've been leaning heavy on this series, but if nothing else, it's been a good year for music.

 

01 - Melvin Gentry - 2022 - Take A Chance

02 - The Mighty Soul Drivers - 2022 - I Wouldn't Treat A Dog

03 - Ghost Funk Orchestra - 2022 - Your Man's No Good

04 - Claire Davis - 2022 - Long Gone

05 - Shirley Davis & The SilverBacks - 2022 - Love Insane

06 - Lee Fields - 2022 - Two Jobs [mono]

07 - Cory Henry - 2022 - Good Times

08 - Cole Williams w. Soul Tune All-Stars - 2022 - A Better Woman

09 - Frank Riley - 2022 - I Can't Never Say No

10 - Felton Pilate - 2022 - Here's What I'd Do For You

11 - Tena Riley w. TRU - 2022 - After You Love Me, Why Do You Leave Me

12 - Bastards Of Soul - 2022 - Come Around

13 - Acantha Lang - 2022 - Carry The Weight

14 - Bemaji Tillman w. J-Lyn - 2022 - Precious, Precious

15 - Eddie & The Valiants - 2022 - Please Come Home

16 - Jay Jay - 2022 - Man On The Corner

17 - Brooklyn Funk Essentials w. Alison Limerick - 2022 - Scream!

18 - Sir Spencer - 2022 - Oh!

19 - Carmy Love - 2022 - Together Again

20 - David Porter w. Marcus Scott - 2022 - If I Have To Do Wrong

NR#14

Foolish Hearts Break Fast

Although never having one of his own recordings issued by the label, Stax Records was where Homer Banks had his greatest success. And nearly twenty years since his passing, he still remains to be one of the company's best kept secrets, despite that many of the songs he wrote for the label's artists in the 60s an 70s, have since become contemporary classics. Banks was a masterful songsmith -- a craftsman at contextualizing the subtleties and nuances of romance; forbidden or otherwise -- often referred to as 'a pioneer of the cheating song'. Not sure I would agree with that, but there's no doubt, he was one of the first to bring such subject matter to the forefront of popular rhythm n blues music. At Stax, Banks first worked closely with Allen A. Jones then went on to form the famed songwriting/production team, We Three Inc. with Bettye Crutcher and Raymond Jackson. Before the label's collapse in the mid 70s, Banks was working almost exclusively with Carl Hampton, whose partnership endured beyond Stax Records. They wrote and produced for many artists and even released an album together in 1977. Towards the end of the decade and through most of the 80s Banks was partnered with Chuck Brooks with whom he wrote, produced and released music by way of their Soundtown Records imprint. Banks was one of the great ones and I could go on but I think I'll let this whopping 3-part Songbook Collection speak for itself!

VA - Foolish Hearts Break Fast (Selections From The Songbook Of Homer Banks)

101 - Luther Ingram - 1972 - If Loving You Is Wrong I Don't Want To Be Right (KoKo LP KOS-2202)

102 - Mel & Tim - 1973 - Heaven Knows (Stax STA-0160)

103 - Inez Foxx - 1972 - Watch The Dog (That Brings The Bone) (Volt VOA-4087)

104 - Little Milton - 1971 - I'm Living Off The Love You Give (Stax STA-0111)

105 - William Bell & Mavis Staples - 1969 - Hold On This Time (Stax LP STM 2-2024)

106 - Sam & Dave - 1968 - This Is Your World (Atlantic 2517) [mono]

107 - Johnnie Taylor - 1968 - Next Time (Stax 267) [mono]

108 - Wilson Pickett - 1966 - I'm Drifting (Atlantic LP SD-8129) [mono]

109 - The Mad Lads - 1965 - Nothing Can Break Through (Volt 131)

110 - Mable John - 1968 - Shouldn't I Love Him (Stax STA-0016)

111 - Darrell Banks - 196? - We'll Get Over (Unissued Stax/Volt)

112 - Eddie Floyd - 1969 - Non-Stop To Midnight (Stax LP STS-2017)

113 - Booker T. & The MGs - 1969 - Slum Baby (Stax [UK] STAX 136)

114 - Isaac Hayes - 1975 - I'm Gonna Have To Tell Her (Stax [UK] LP STX-1043)

115 - Randy Brown - 1978 - Too Little In Common (Parachute RRLP-9005)

116 - Jeanette 'Baby' Washington - 1978 - Either You Love Me Or Leave Me (AVI LP 6038)

117 - J. Blackfoot - 1984 - Hiding Place (Soundtown LP ST-8013)

118 - The Staple Singers feat. Mavis Staples - 1981 - If It Wasn't For A Woman (Stax LP MPS-8511)

119 - Banks & Hampton - 1976 - Wonderful (Warner Bros. 8199)

120 - Soul Children - 1974 - I'll Be The Other Woman (Stax LP STS-5507)

121 - William Bell - 1973 - Lovin' On Borrowed Time (Stax STA-0157)

201 - Shirley Brown - 1984 - I Don't Play That (Soundtown 0007)

202 - Randy Brown - 1980 - You're So Good (Chocolate City CCLP-2010)

203 - J. Blackfoot - 1983 - If I Don't Love You (Prime Cut 10001)

204 - Dee Dee Young - 1976 - Too Little In Common To Be Lovers (Mil-Smi NR-7611) [mono]

205 - Shack - 1970 - A Love Affair That Bears No Pain (Volt VOA-4051) [mono]

206 - Little Royal - 1973 - I'm Glad To Do It (Tri Us 916) [mono]

207 - Johnnie Taylor - 1970 - Will You Love Me Forever (Stax LP STS-2030)

208 - Soul Children - 1974 - It's Out Of My Hands (Stax LP STS-5507)

209 - Banks & Hampton - 1976 - It's Gotta Be This Way (Warner Bros. 8199)

210 - Carla Thomas - 1971 - Are You Sure (Stax LP STS-2044)

211 - The Emotions - 1972 - I Could Never Be Happy (Stax LP STX-4121) {rel;1979}

212 - Darrell Banks - 1969 - Just Because Your Love Is Gone (Volt VOA-4014)

213 - Willie Mitchell - 1968 - Who's Making Love (Hi LP SHL-32048)

214 - Jimmy Hughes - 1969 - Lock Me Up (Volt LP VOS-6003)

215 - Tommy Ridgley - 1969 - I'm Not The Same Person (Ronn 36) [mono]

216 - Homer Banks - 1968 - Foolish Hearts Break Fast (Minit 32036) [mono]

217 - Willie Walker - 1968 - A Lucky Loser (Checker 1211) [mono]

218 - Mavis Staples - 1970 - It Makes Me Wanna Cry (Volt LP VOS-6010)

219 - Luther Ingram - 1972 - I'll Be Your Shelter (In The Time Of Storm) (KoKo LP KOS-2202)

220 - Chuck Brooks - 1970 - Love's Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down [Part 1] (Volt VOA-4034)

221 - Chuck Brooks - 1970 - Love's Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down [Part 2] (Volt VOA-4034)

301 - Sam & Dave - 1967 - I've Seen What Loneliness Can Do (Stax LP SD-725)

302 - Jeanne & The Darlings - 1968 - What Will Later On Be Like (Volt 159) [mono]

303 - C.L. Blast - 1967 - Glad To Do It (Stax 229) [mono]

304 - Mitty Collier - 1970 - Lovin' On Borrowed Time (Peachtree 125)

305 - The Mad Lads - 1970 - These Old Memories (Volt VOA-4041)

306 - David Ruffin - 1969 - I Could Never Be President (Motown LP MS-696)

307 - Shack - 1971 - It's Good To Be Careful (But It's Better To Be Loved) (Volt VOA-4063)

308 - Fontella Bass - 1971 - Hold On This Time (Paula LPS-2213)

309 - Otis Clay - 1977 - Too Much Mystery (Hi HLP-6003)

310 - The Newcomers - 1974 - Too Little In Common To Be Lovers (Truth TRA-3213)

311 - The Facts Of Life - 1976 - Caught In The Act (Of Gettin' It On) (Kayvette 5126)

312 - J. Blackfoot - 1983 - I Stood On The Sidewalk And Cried (Soundtown LP ST-8002)

313 - Glen Ricketts - 1986 - I'm Gonna Have To Tell Her (Scorpio [Can] LP DK-77-73)

314 - Shirley Brown - 1984 - This Love (Soundtown LP ST-8008)

315 - Randy Brown - 1978 - I'd Rather Hurt Myself (Than Hurt You) (Parachute RRLP-9005)

316 - Banks & Hampton - 1977 - Let's Make Up (Warner Bros. LP BS-2993)

317 - Tavares - 1976 - Wonderful (Capitol LP ST-11533)

318 - Esther Marrow - 1972 - Ghetto (Fantasy LP F-9414)

319 - Z.Z. Hill - 1974 - Mr. Nobody, Somebody (MHR 221)

320 - Sandra Wright - 1974 - I'll See You Through (Unissued LP) {rel;1989}

321 - The Staple Singers - 1972 - I'm Just Another Soldier (Stax STA-0125)

FHBF

Metamorphic Malfunktions Vol. 10

What's pink and black front and back, speaks volumes with very few words, and has horns all over it?

 

01 - Lightmen Plus One - 1972 - Wench (Jundell 109)

02 - Basic Sounds Of Pittsburgh - 1970 - Down Beat (Baso S-203952)

03 - Harvey Scales & The Seven Seas - 1971 - Trying To Survive (Magic Touch 3002)

04 - Willie Bobo & The Bo-Gents - 1971 - Do What You Want To Do (Sussex LP SXBS 7003)

05 - Ann Robinson - 1969 - You Did It (All Brothers A-61069) [mono]

06 - George Semper - 196? - Thank You (4 Lettin' Me Be Myself) (Unissued)

07 - The Piranha Sounds - 1968 - La Turbie Piranhienne (Grand Prix 002)

08 - Dyke & The Blazers - 1967 - Extra Funk [alt take] (Unissued Original Sound) [mono]

09 - Hank Ballard - 1968 - With Your Sweet Lovin' Self (King LP KSD 1052)

10 - Sam & The Soul Machine - 1969 - Git-It (Unissued)

11 - Tyrone Chestnut - 1969 - Bumping (Intrepid 75003) [mono]

12 - Billy Martin - 1970 - It's Your Life (Trans-World LP TWF-9540)

13 - Power Of Attorney - 1973 - Changing Man (Nicetown 650)

14 - Richard 'Popcorn' Wylie - 1974 - Both Ends Against The Middle (ABC LP ABCD-834)

15 - Galt MacDermot - 197? - Ripped Open By Metal Explosions (Unissued Kilmarnock)

16 - Eddy Senay - 1972 - Jubo (Sussex LP SXBS-7013)

17 - Memphis Horns - 1972 - Black Eyed Blue (Million Records Inc LP 1018)

18 - Oliver Sain - 1972 - Comin' Down Soul (Abet LP 404)

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

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

MM#10