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This 7 inch is very expensive. Two months ago on eBay, it was sold for 300$. Jimmy Jules released a single entitled " The New Year / It's Impossible " on his own label called Jim Gem Records. Both of these songs were included on the album entitled “ Xmas done got funky ”. Arranged and produced by himself. His real name is Charley C. Julien. Note: The above posted single is not played in full

I will be off for about 3 days. I’ll get back for more soul music.

The New York Community Choir is one of the most famous groups of gospel. They recorded many albums since 1970. This album was recorded on Myrrh Records in 1981 entitled " The Gathering ". I have chosen the wonderful track entitled " Help ". Lead vocals by Clyde Gamble. Written by Benny Diggs and Joseph Joubert. Produced by Benny Diggs. Note : The above posted single is not played in full

One of R&B music's most beloved and consistently popular vocal groups. The Whispers recorded two Christmas albums. The first on Solar Records in 1979 entitled "Happy holidays to you" and the second on Capitol Records in 1994 entitled "Christmas Moments". From the first christmas Lp I have chosen the track "Funky Christmas". Co-written by Nicholas Caldwell. Produced by Whispers. In 2008 released DVD entitled "Christmas with the Whispers". Note: The above posted track is not played in full

An unusual/obscure gospel album, because she sings and plays the sax as well. Rosie Haynes recorded two albums on Sound of Gospel Records in 1975 and 1978. In this 1978 album Dennis Coffey helped on the arrangements together with Marian Lampkin. Produced by Bernie Mendelson and Marian Lampkin. You can enjoy Rosie Haynes. I have chosen two tracks entitled " He can't fail " & " Pay day ". Note : The above posted singles are not played in full

Lonnie Hill born in Tyler TX, proceeded his move into the Gospel world. After advancing in this escapade, he met and performed with a multitude of famous artists such as the renowned Gospel Keynotes. He also shared the stage with other well-known artists such as James Cleveland, the famous Staple Singers, The Mighty Clouds of Joy and the multi-talented Stevie Wonder. Lonnie's talents never seemed to end, especially in the music industry were he has also performed with the fabulous Mr. Edward Hawkins and the talented Isaac Hayes. Later in his music career, Lonnie decided that he wanted to explore more than the Gospel industry. As he made the transition from Gospel to Rhythm and Blues, Lonnie released his first album entitled " You got Me Running " with his hit singles " Galveston Bay " and " Could It Be Love ". His singles were at the top of the charts for 6 weeks in England. This christmas song was originally released in 1984. However, I have the 20

This stellar 1995 Christmas album is not your typical release of holiday standards. In fact, Luther helped pen most of the songs on this album. He had also recorded 2 great Christmas songs as LUTHER back in 1976 on Cotillion Records and were included on the compilation LP " Funky Christmas ". From the in 1995 CD , I choose the duet " I listen to the bells " with Darlene Love.

This track is for the fans of Stylistics and Christmas music lovers. Released in 1992. Co-written and produced by Jeff Tyzik.

Pastor, musician, and motivational speaker the Reverend Thomas Lee (T. L.) Barrett was born January 13, 1944, in Jamaica, Long Island, New York. His father, from the Mississippi Delta, was a part-time gospel performer with the Southern Wonders. At the age of nine, Barrett's family moved to Chicago, Illinois, and Barrett continued to struggle in school. When his father passed away while Barrett was still a teen, he returned to New York and found work in a hospital removing brains from cadavers at the age of sixteen. By that year, Barrett's musical talents were being noticed, especially his ability on the piano. He began performing at the Waldorf Astoria and the New York City Village Gate, as well as in several church choirs. He gave up his job in the hospital, and in addition to his music, he was working as an executive shoeshine man. Feeling the call to the ministry, Barrett attended Bethel Bible College and passed the New York State Board of Regents ministerial exam. After

From this day forward until the end of the year, I'm going to post several Gospel and Christmas tunes.

Dr James Polk on piano with Ray Charles Dr. James Polk was born into a musical family and grew up in Corpus Christi, Texas. He excelled in all music classes in elementary, junior and senior high school. James moved to Austin, Texas to attend Huston-Tillotson College where he graduated in 1962 with a B.A. Degree in music education. He taught band in Elgin, Texas and later moved to Massachusetts to work at the Rodman Job Corp as entertainment director. He returned to Austin to work for IBM as a Buyer in Production Purchasing where he stayed for ten years. He left IBM to join the Ray Charles Orchestra in 1978 as organist, pianist and later writer, arranger and conductor. James moved back to Austin in 1988 after living in Los Angeles for ten years. He went back to college and received his Master of Music Degree at Southwest Texas State University ’91. He was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Music from Huston-Tillotson College ‘95. He retired from teaching in 2006 and he received

The Moments are Harry Ray from Long Branch, New Jersey (joined in 1970, replacing John Moore, who had replaced John Morgan), Al Goodman was born in Mississippi, and Billy Brown from Atlanta, Georgia. In 1968 Al and Billy replaced two of the original three members Mark Greene and Richie Horsley. But after a decade with Joe and Sylvia Robinson’s Stang/All Platinum label, The Moments had to move on. We had different ideas from them (Joe and Sylvia Robinson) and we felt had gone as far as we could in the business together. The group admitted it never wanted to change its name. But, as Goodman explained, “the company owned (The Moments), so we just settled for something new. Why Ray Goodman & Brown ? Well, we deliberately didn’t want a groupified kind of name. And because no one can take our real names away from us." The Moments recorded this single on Sugar Hill Records in 1980. At that time they were recording also as Ray Goodman & Brown. This single isn't the last

Born in Glens Falls, N.Y. in 1951, Hilary didn’t begin to study music in earnest until she was 19, but once she got started she didn’t waste any time. She studied at Boston’s Berklee School of music, at New York University and in Brooklyn with tenor saxophonist Bill Barron. She acquired a wide range of playing experience, working with (among others) an all-woman rock band, a Calypso group, a variety of Latin and Brazilian bands, and a ten-piece woodwind ensemble led by the great saxophonist-composer Sam Rivers. In 1978, George Butler, a man known as a perceptive judge of young talent, signed her to Columbia. For her debut album, Hilary flew out to Los Angeles, where she surrounded herself with the cream of that city’s session musicians and enlisted the services of the very hot Wayne Henderson as producer. The mood on Just Before After Hours is decidedly funky in the best sense of that rather overused word. Hilary writes and plays in a very danceable groove because that’s the way sh

This mega rare album recorded at Worldwide Audio Long Beach, California. Most of the musicians are unknown. Drums: Danny Woolfolk, Dan Renoux Bass: Mike Wiggins, Eric Ward Keyboards: Joel Gains, Tony Tanner, Ed Tet Synthesizers: John Crowe Guitars: Joe Clark, John Vestman, Michael Da’Loua String: Arranged and performed by John Vestman Background vocals: Caroline Brookins, Candy Hardaway, Crystal Blake, Chris Wright, Jerry “Jericho” Jackson, John Vestman Horns & Wood Winds: Richard Howell, Kenny Scott, Brian Duran Inspirational Leader: Tommy L.Ray – Frye Family Produced by John Vestman and Chris Wright This album is dedicated to George Frye’s parents From this album I chose two tracks entitled " Keep-on Keeping-on " and " You're the one ". I want to mention that " You're the one " version from album is a bit different of the other version of single. Note : T he above posted tracks are not played in full

The Bay Brothers was an obscure, little-known blue-eyed soul group. They recorded some tracks on Millennium Records in 1980-81. In 1980 they recorded two tracks "Baby don't give up" and "Magic in her love". In 1981 they recorded the famous track entitled " What does it take (to win your love) ". Many other Artists or Groups have recorded this track. Also they recorded single entitled "Love never comes easy". From 7 inch in 1980 I chose killer track entitled " Baby don't give up ". Produced by Lou Hokenson & Ernie Sorrentino. Note : The above posted single is not played in full

George Katsakis, aka: "Kat" was an original founding member of the Royaltones. The Royaltones had three instrumental hits on the top 100 charts around the world. "Poorboy", "Flamingo Express" and "Our Faded Love". All Royaltone recordings featured George on saxophone. "Our Faded Love" was the first recording that featured George on the clarinet and has been re-recorded for his most recent CD. Trivia Fact: "Our Faded Love" was the last instrumental featuring a solo clarinet to appear on the Billboard Top 100 charts. George was the saxophone soloist who performed on all the Carlton recordings by Jack Scott. The Royaltones were also the back up recording band for Del Shannon. George has appeared on NBC Today, Dick Clark's American Bandstand and Saturday Night Beechnut Show as well as numerous local television and radio shows around the United States. Nightclub appearances include Caesar's Palace (Las Vegas, NV

Born Jul 10, 1939 in Chicago, most of Mavis Staples' career has been as a lead singer for the Staple Singers. According to ROLLING STONE magazine , she was voted as the 56th greatest singer of all time. In 1983 she recorded on Phono Records the single “Love gone bad” produced by Brian Holland and it's not the Chris Clark recording written by Holland-Dozier-Holland. This single was included on her self-titled album in 1984. As a single it reached #75 on Billboard's R&B singles chart in January 1984. However, the 7" single is a bit different from the LP track. Originally the album released in 1984 as " Love Gone Bad ,". The album didn't come out when it was completed, but years later (1995) on HDH Records. The re-release was also renamed to "Mavis Staples". Which one you think is better? Please tell me your opinion. This is 7 inch This is Lp track I would really appreciate your comments Note : In my opinion thi

Alto saxophonist William "Sonny" Criss was an anomaly of the jazz musicians who came up during the bebop era. Criss moved to Los Angeles from Memphis at the age of 15, and at 19 played in Howard McGhee's band with Charlie Parker and Teddy Edwards. As was the norm for every alto player, Parker exerted a huge influence on Criss' playing. His beefy, earthy tone can be heard on a number of Savoy sessions beginning the next year. Criss drifted, playing in jazz and R&B groups, including those led by Johnny Otis, Billy Eckstine, and Stan Kenton. After joining Buddy Rich in 1956, Criss recorded Jazz U.S.A. for Imperial as a leader; it's one of the true underground classics of the hard bop era. Imperial -- mainly an R&B label specializing in New Orleans acts such as Fats Domino -- put no promotional push behind it. Nonetheless, he was able to cut two more sessions for the label: the excellent Go Man! and Sonny Criss Plays Cole Porter. Still playing with Rich, Cri

Richard Stepp 's first taste of fame came when he joined rock group The Northwest Company in 1967. They were often the opening act for visiting groups like The Who and The Byrds. After their lead singer departed, Richard found himself pulling triple duty as drummer, lead singer and songwriter. His songs were also picked for the A side for the groups last three singles. After the NW Co broke up in 1974, Richard landed a deal with the brand new Mushroom Records and then with Casino Records with veteran producer Andy DiMartino. Fronting a new band, Shakedown, he became a strong draw in western Canada, playing clubs, doing TV, and concerts with Chuck Berry, Trooper, and Long John Baldrey. Andy DiMartino recognized Richard's obvious talents, and took him to Los Angeles where they recorded an album of strong MOR/AR music using some of LA's top players. The album Holiday In Hollywood was released on MCA's speciality label Infinity Records and the title track was released

Scholars researching the influence of Batman on soul music including rap and hip-hop should put the name of Charles Johnson in bold-face type, providing they can figure out just which Charles Johnson is under discussion. Not to be confused with the gospel guitarist, to name just one possible case of mistaken identity, this Johnson has more than three decades of experience as a performer and began toiling as a producer in the early '90s. In this period he began constructing his dream recording studio, a facility that came to be known as the Funkcave because of Johnson's adoration for the aforementioned masked and caped crusader. This led to a record label called Funkcave in 1996, founded by Johnson and his best friend, the late Eddie Dean, Jr. Johnson is considered something of an innovator in the recording craft, his ideas in the area of sound design unique and refreshing. His most devoted fans look for traces of his talent in even his earliest collaborations, while collecto

Joyce Cobb is recognized as one of Memphis Tennessee's finest vocalists. For decades, Joyce Cobb has been delivering her unique elegant style of jazz, pop, contemporary, and soul music to audiences throughout the mid-South region and across the country! Joyce Cobb definitely has one of the deepest song lists you'll ever hear, - everything from jazz to blues, standards to pop, r&b to country, and even some "scattin'" and reggae thrown in for good measure. Joyce Cobb is a master at reading the audience and playing to them, and leading them on a magical musical journey! Not only is Joyce Cobb one of the most versatile vocalists in the region today, but she can also scale her show to your needs, performing as a trio, quartet, large band, and even a full orchestra! Her seven piece band is comprised of some of the finest players in the region: Joyce Cobb: vocals & harmonica; Jim Arnold: guitar; Mike Adams: electric & upright bass; J.T. Page: piano; Kim

William Eaton recorded in 1977 on Marlin Records the album entitled “ Struggle Buggy ” which features appearances by Ralph McDonald , Steve Gadd , Michael &amp ; Randy Brecker , Eric Gale , Tom Scott and some vocalists as Patti Austin , Vivian Chery and Zack Sanders . I chose the track “ Friends and lovers ”. Vocal by Zack Sanders. Tenor sax solo by Michael Brecker . Produced by Ralph McDonald, William Salter & William Eaton. Enjoy it. Note: The above posted track is not played in full

I'm back. I experienced a minor health problem. Thanks for being patient all this time. Making up for lost time, I decided to post the incredible talent of DEMO CATES.

Canada has not been kind to creative artists in general and black artists in particular. Consider the fact that Rick James, Claudja Barry, Eric Mercury and Gino Vanelli all had to leave before the international spotlight shone on them. Demo Cates’s second solo album Memories and Moments should reverse this situation. The obvious questions is who is Demo Cates and what’s so special about his album Memories and Moments? Demo wears many hats as a producer, arranger, songwriter, musician and vocalist. He hails from Detroit, a city that he credits for giving him his awareness of a wide spectrum of music. Today he resides in Canada. His roots are based in Jazz, which can be traced to when his mother gave him a saxophone at age 10. He grew up listening to Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderly, Joe Henderson and Eddie Harris. He plays alto, tenor and soprano saxophones as well as the flute. Demo was an intricate part of the Counts, local legends in Detroit for 12 years and

About a year ago, I and my friend Nicolas Drosos ( www.chicwise.blogspot.com ) found an unknown sample. A week later we sent this sample to Paul Collins known for his Radio show “ The Soul Cellar ” on Solar Radio . Paul found this unknown track. The track was “Caught up in a whirlwind” by RICHARD STEPP from 1979 !!! Then Paul bought the original LP and played this track on his show. In a few days this track became big success (Top Ten on Radio stations in England). After one year, Expansion Records released it as a 7”inch reissue and also was included in the recent Soul Togetherness Vol 8 compilation. Even CD BABY re-released this week Stepp's album on CD !!!! Enjoy this special arrangement here below. Note : The above posted single is not played in full I would really appreciate your comments on this one .

Wee was an obscure soul group from Columbus, Ohio. Norman Whiteside was the Band leader especially as songwriter, Glen “Spanky” Jones on bass, Benji Harris on drums, Victor Martin (childhood friend with Norman) and Bimbo Brown. They recorded one and only ultra rare Lp in 1975-76 and released in 1977 on Owl Records. The pressing was a modest 1000 copies. Recently the label Numero Group re-released on CD. I chose unreleased track " I want to show you ". Note: The above posted track is not played in full

Since his initial solo style favoured funky vamps instead of risky improvisation, organist Ronnie Foster was frequently dismissed by jazz purists during the peak of his career in the first half of the '70s. However, he was a talented mainstream funk and soul-jazz keyboardist who managed to cultivate a successful career as a sideman (working frequently with George Benson, in particular) and producer during the late '70s,'80s and '90s. Furthermore, his '70s records for Blue Note became cult items among a new generation of listeners raised on acid-jazz. Even if he rarely led a session after 1979, Foster wound up playing a some sort of a role in mainstream and funk-jazz during the '80s and '90s. I have got two albums by Ronnie Foster on Columbia Records. From Lp in 1979, I chose sweet track “ When will I write you a song? ” Drums by Leon Ndugu Changler, bass by Robert Popwell, keyboards and lead vocal by Ronnie Foster, background vocals by Phyllis Hyman, Khabi

Carlton Robinson  is a guitarist, bassist and the leader  from the group  Ujima (1972-75) and Anglo Saxon Brown (1976). He is also the uncle of Stacy Henry who had a group named " The Majestics " from mid-60's to the early 70’s. This 12 inch is an obscure and rare. The style is boogie/jazz. Carlton Robinson recorded for Style Records And Tapes  with the jazz band Tomorrow’s People around 1982. Produced by August Moon and Carlton Robinson. Carlton Robinson also together with August Moon produced a single for R.L.Jackson circa 80s. August Moon was the producer of " The Whole Darn Family " album in 1976. Note : The above posted single is not played in full. Did Carlton Robinson release any other records? If you know then please email me at the address above.