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For second time I make mix samples-show. It will be featured once a month. You can enjoy it. I wish you Happy New Year . 1. Perry Botkin Jr - Lady ice 1977 (A & M Lp) 2. Carlena Williams - (When I'm) touching you 1984 (Broadcast 7 inch) 3. Tommy Stewart - I could never say goodbye 1978 (Previously Unreleased) 4. Richard Stepp - When we meet again 1979(Infinity Lp) 5. Dexter Wansel - New beginning 1979 (Philadelphia International Lp) 6. The Futures - Sunshine and you 1978 (Philadelphia International Lp) 7. Mahdi & Tracy Kerr - Who are you 1980 (Indy 5 7 inch) 8. Terry McCullough - Love castles 1985 (Rush Street 7 inch) 9. Billy Baker - Describing love 1982 (Garden City 7 inch) 10. Joe Farrell - Another star 1978 (Warner Bros Lp)

The Williams Family was a gospel group. They recorded two albums on Malaco Records in 1979 and 1981. In 1981 they released an album entitled “ I gave my life to Jesus ”. It was recorded at Malaco Studios, in Jackson, Mississippi. Musicians were Paul Peters, Leonard Williams & Doug Williams on bass, Frank Williams and Migge on guitars, Brian Williams on drums, Haran Griffin on keyboards. Produced by Frank Williams and Haran Griffin. I have chosen the track entitled “ Lord, you can depend on me ”. Note: The above posted track is not played in full

After six days of holidays in Vienna, I'm here. Καλά Χριστούγεννα Merry Christmas Froehliche Weihnachten Joyeux Noel

I will be off for about 6 days. I’ll get back for more soul music.

I decided to post this song because it fits with the Christmas. This 7 incher is an ultra rare 45. I don't know if Leshada is a group or single artist. It was released on Leshada Records. Composed by Lester Jerome Martin and the great (one and only) Al Johnson . Arranged by Howard Alston . Published by Rodney Friend . Rodney Friend for many years was along with the gospel singer Philip Nicholas. Date of Publication: May 29, 1981. Note: The above posted tracks are not played in full

James Vincent is a guitarist from Chicago. He has never been content to be a student of one style music. In 1978 he recorded and released a single entitled “How Can I Thank You Enough” on Caribou Records. It was distributed by CBS Records. It was also included on his album entitled "Waiting for the rain". However the single is a bit different from the LP track. Composed and produced by himself. While the music was still very much R&B jazz fusion the lyrics boldly reflected his newfound Christian conversion while staying in Hawaii. It shipped world wide because of Space Traveler's success and he received hundreds of letters in support of this record, which had crossed over with a message in secular music that was unprecedented. Note: The above posted single is not played in full

Patrick Gammon is a German singer. This single was released only in Italy in 1978. Also it was included on the album entitled " Effervescence " on Mercury Records in 1978. Composed and arranged by himself. Produced by Bob Monaco. Note: The above posted single is not played in full # I would like to thank www.goodka.com from France for info about the album " Effervescence "

In 1980 Lamont Dozier formed the soul group Zingara. Lamont found a trio of singers James Ingram, Lady Bianca and Wali Ali. Lamont Dozier said: "My wife Barbara knew singer James Ingram. James was very well known around Los Angeles for singing on everyone's demos”. Before I knew what had happened, one of the songs, " Love's calling " had turned into this huge cult radio hit and people were jumping up and down looking for the guy behind the record. “I think it’s one of the best things I’ve ever written and produced,” affirms Lamont. At the time, Geffen Records called and wanted to sign the album - and the group, too. “But I was already kinda involved with the people at Wheel Records, so I stuck with them. Maybe I took the wrong option” said Lamont. Zingara released an album in 1981 on Wheel records. In 1979, Green decided that he needed a fresh start. So he made the move from Chicago to Los Angeles. Garland Green explained “My reason for leaving was

Jackie English was an unknown female singer. She released 7 incher entitled " Once a night / Please let me be the other woman " on Venture records in 1980. The song " Once a night " was recorded for the motion picture " Hopscotch ". Arranged and conducted by Tony Camillo (He was owner on Venture Records). Produced by Tony Camillo and Cecile Barker. Composed by Jackie English and Beverly Bremers. Composed by Jackie English and John Stroll. Note: The above posted tracks are not played in full

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Lea Roberts was born Leatha Roberta Hicks in Dayton, Ohio on 15 April, 1946. She began to record in the late 60s. She recorded many songs until 1975. She released two albums in 1973-1975 on United Artists Records. Her R&B recording of Neil Sedaka's Laughter In The Rain went to #20 on the R&B charts. In 1982 she released a mega rare album entitled “ My silent place ” on Skies Unlimited Records. The musicians were Rob Mullins and Ellyn Rucker on piano, John Merola and Ron Moewes on drums, Marty Ruddy on bass, Laura Newman on all Saxes and alto sax solo, Jeff Jarvis Flugelhorn solo, Kelli Ethridge on guitar. Jesse Ceci, Cathy Ceci & Millie Stubblefield on violins. Yvette Stewart & John Cemmons on background vocals. John Clemmons male lead vocal on “ I won’t fall in love ”. Arranged and conducted by Rob Mullins. Produced by pianist/songwriter, Michael Eldridge. I have chosen three tracks entitled " Love can break you ", " Another lonely night &qu

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This song is not rare, but definitely one of my personal favorites. The first time I heard this song was on a radio show in Greece in 1995, without knowing who the artist was. Then I started looking for artists with deep voices in my reference books. Finally I found it. He was Johnny Bristol. Immediately I bought this 12 inch from London. It was released only in England and Germany on Hansa Records. It is also included on the album " Free to be me " on Handshake Records in 1981. Composed by Johnny Bristol and Hense Powel. Strings and horns arranged by the great H.B.Barnum. Produced by Johnny Bristol. Note: The above posted single is not played in full.

Numonics was a soul group from Oakland, in the Bay area. They recorded one and only album entitled " Rollin " on Hodisk Records in 1982. The same year they released single entitled " You lied / Forever and a day " on the same label. Both of these songs were included on the album. I have chosen the track " Forever and a day ". Composed by Milton Moore and Scott Harrison. Produced by Scott Harrison, Milton Moore and G.Robinson. Note: The above posted track is not played in full

This ultra rare gospel/soul album was recorded at Martin Sound Studios. Signs & Wonders were William Mack, Dianna Ross and George Cofield on keyboards, Wyman Thomas on drums, Rommell Trotter on bass and vocals. Robin Donald, Teresa Ross, Sandra Cofield and Anette Thomas on vocals. Arranged by George Cofield. Produced by Saint Mark Productions. I chose two tracks entitled " Let him have this way " and " Have you made Jesus the choice ". Composed by Rommell Trotter and Robin Donald,George Cofield respectively. Note: The above posted tracks are not played in full.

For first time I make mix samples-show. It will be featured once a month. You can enjoy it. 1. The Philly Sound - Waitin'for the rain 1974 (Phil.L.A. 7 inch) 2. Daybreak - I need love 1977 (PAP 7 inch) 3. Players 1 - Bengals 1 Pt2 1982 (Mid-Star 7 inch) 4. The Steel City Band - Reality 1979 (Salt Creek 7 inch) 5. Jane Terry - Don't leave me (Love Joy Lp) 6. The Markley Band - Strong steady love 1982 (Accord Lp) 7. Lady Bianca - Let's make plans to meet again 1986 (Suspex 7 inch) 8. Joyce Faison - Do you wanna dance 1981 (Erect 7 inch) 9. Noel Pointer - We took the long way home 1982 (Liberty Lp) 10. Watsonian Institute - Pretty Miss T. 1979 (DJM Lp)

Power recorded one and only fantastic album in 1980-81. It was released on Malaco Records in 1982. The members were Ken Jones, Darryl Drapper, Wendell Watson, Pat Daneil and Bruce Pierson. Power was organized by Bruce Pierson. Before Malaco Records in 1978-79, they performed songs of the Temptations. One of the Temptation songs they use to perform was called "POWER", they decided to take on that name. They signed with Malaco Records in 1980 and recorded a long playing single "Play It Again Sam" and a regular single with "Groovin" by the Young Rascals and "You're Everything I Always Wanted" in 1980 and the complete album entitled "POWER" in 1981. The musicians were: Carson Whitsett and John Alford on keyboards, Dino Zimmerman and Noel Godfrey on guitars, Ray Griffin on bass, James Robertson & Ken Shaw on drums, Joe Shamwell & John Alford on synthesizers. Horns by Harrison Callaway, Ronny Eades, Harvey Thompson, Charles Rose

He born and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey. He was musically inclined since early childhood and was taught how to play the organ and keyboards. He started out singing with various vocal groups in Hudson County. He was your typical teenage street corner singer. From 1966 on, he sang and played Hammond Organ with several groups. Throughout the years he had the pleasure of working with and sharing the stage with music legends like Tavares, The Tramps, Little Anthony & the Imperials, Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge, The Platters, Larry Chance and the Earls, Darlene Love, Felix Cavaliere and the Rascals, as well as many others. In 1985 he released beautiful song entitled “Saving lots of people” on United Rhythm Records. It was recorded at Fox Studios. Arranged by J.Lepore and E.Malaquias. Produced by E.Malaquias. Biography by himself Note: The above posted track is not played in full

It is very difficult to find information about Tony Love. I want to mention that don't be confused Tony Love with the other artist who released some singles in the early 70s entitled “ One man’s woman ” on Ahura Mazda Records and " Crying time is over " on Instant Records. He is an unknown singer. In 1980 he recorded two songs entitled " We're doing it together " and " My feelings will never change "  for Ham-Sem Records. Both of them were released as a 7 incher and 12 incher respectively. Composed by Marshall McQueen Jr. McQueen had collaborated with great artists such as Leon Haywood, Chuck Strong, J.D.Hall, Ted Taylor and Charles Breckinridge Overton known as C.B.Overton. I chose the track " We're doing it together ". Note : The above posted single is not played in full.

Willis Jackson born on April 25, 1932 Miami, Florida and he died on October 25, 1987 New York. From his late teenage, Willis ‘Gator’ Jackson played tenor saxophone in many bands in his home state before attending university where he studied music theory. From the late 40s into the mid-50s he played in various editions of the small band led by Cootie Williams. Overlapping this spell with Williams, Jackson led his own band on tours and for recording sessions. He also recorded with his then-wife, Ruth Brown. Although Jackson’s playing and composing up to this time had been strongly inclined towards R&B, he also played with bop musicians including founding fathers Charlie ‘Bird’ Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. From the early 60s he was active on the east coast, continuing to record and in the late 70s led a tenor-organ combo featuring Carl Wilson (organ), and Pat Martino (guitar). In 1975 he recorded one of my favorite jazz albums entitled "The way we were". It was recorded a

Three months ago, July 30, I had presented a single by Tim Stevens entitled " Are you the one ", that wasn't included on the album in 1981. Now I have the pleasure of presenting the album entitled " Got to be free " on Pittsburgh International Records. It was recorded at Melwood Recording Studio. Arranged by "Doctor" Leonard Johnson II, Tim Stevens and The High Energy Band. The High Energy Band were Tony T.C.Crunkleton on guitar, Larry "The Funk Master" Estes on bass and guitar, "Doctor" Leonard Johnson III on piano and Ray Scott on drums. Also some artists were Kenny Blake sax on " Blue Monday ", Chuck Austin flugelhorn on " It's friday again ". Ronnie Cockran and Ronnie Jones on guitars, Ron Fudoli and Milton Leonard on bass, Nelson Harrison on trompone, Clarence Oden on sax. Lydia Budd, The Budd Sisters, Samson & Delilah, Penny & Crystal Wilson, Karen Simpson and Penny Turner on vocals.

Bobbi Walker recorded two albums. 1st album in 1980 on Casablaca Records entitled "Diamond in the rough". Two years later she released a self-titled album on Alfa Records. It was recorded at Jennifudy Recording Studios, North Hollywood, California. In album participated Leon Pendarvis and Joe Sample on keyboards, Jeff Mironov and Barry Finnerty on guitars, Nathan East on bass, Ricky Lawson and Ed Green on drums, Larry Williams on synthesizers, Paulinho Da Costa on percussion. Also Wilton Felder saxophone on " We all have a star ". Horn Section by Chuck Finley, Gary Grant and Larry Williams. Rhythm arranged by Leon Pendarvis. Orchestral arrangements by Steve Tyrell. Produced by Steve Tyrell. I chose the track entitled " Are you ready for love ". First recording by female singer Joy Fleming in 1976. Note: The above posted track is not played in full

This album is a private disco/soul. It was recorded and mixed at Startrack Recording Studio, Hollywood, California entitled " Images of love " in 1978. It was released on Rose's Records. The musicians were Ira Hirschel on piano, Evan Caplan on drums, Scott Edwards on bass, Paulinho Da Costa on percussion, Pat Rizzo on saxophone, Ollie Mitchell on trumpet, Brian Levi, Lee King and Joe Dennison on guitars. Strings arranged by Hal Brooks. Horns arranged by Pat Rizzo. Produced by Brian Levi & Peter Pulver. I have chosen the great track with a sublime sax entitled " Hot seat ". Enjoy it. Note: The above posted track is not played in full.

The younger brother of country star Anne Murray, Bruce learned piano from an early age and became his church's organist at the age of 11. After graduating from college, he moved from Nova Scotia, Canada, to Toronto. He released a self-titled album in 1975. Then he toured with Olivia Newton-John. In 1978 he released single entitled " Who, what, when, where, why " on Columbia Records. Composed by the great Rupert Holmes ( f irst recording in 1976) . Produced Bob Gallo. Next year he released an album entitled " There's always a goodbye " on Columbia Records in 1979. Also he has sung many times for his sister as backing vocalist. Note: The above posted single is not played in full.

One more record from the Ohio scene. Jeff Stuart was an unknown singer. I consider Ohio one of the most interested independent soul scenes during mid 70s to mid 80s. It was recorded and released on Jewel Records. Arranged and produced by Jr Bennett. Composed by himself. Note: The above posted single is not played in full Did Jeff Stuart release any other records? If you know then please email me at the address above.

The Band has been changing often personnel since 1975. At that time when Jack Marshall and Dave Meade left the group, Bert Pittman and Scott Morris joined the Band. Bert blessed us with his bass, voice and many productive hours in the studio. And Scott’s depth and precision as a percussionist has launched the group into a different musical league altogether. However vocalist Nate Pruit and guitarist Rick Vandivier gained attention of the group ( A Little Night Music ) along with pianist Ed Manning . One more member was sax player Bob Johnson . The group appeared at a number of international jazz festivals. They recorded two albums entitled “ Late one night ” in 1983 and “ Sitting ducks ” in 1985. The 1983 album was recorded at the Music Annex, Menlo Park, California. The group was helped by artists such as Patti Cathcart on vocals, Matt Finders on trombone, Ed Smith on percussion, Dave Silliman on congas, bells, triangle, vibra-slap and Leslie Heeter on claps. Produced

This is a rare jazz Lp which was recorded at Polaris Studios, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Andrea Cheolas is an American singer and keyboard player from Detroit. She is a student of Bill Evans and Art Tatum. She appeared in the late 70s and early 80s in Detroit clubs. She released a jazz album entitled " People Mover " on Polaris Records in 1985. The musicians were Chris Snyder and Gord Johnson on electric bass, Ted Thomas and Kent McMillan on drums, Marcus Belgrave on Flugel Horn, Ray Manzerole on sax, Joseph Loduca and Vic Bortolon on guitars, Sundiata Keita on percussion. All music and lyrics composed by herself. Arranged by Tom Borshuk, Chris Snyder and Andrea Cheolas. Produced by Tom Borshuk and Andrea Cheolas. I chose a track entitled " Walk his way ". Note: The above posted track is not played in full.

Charles "Chuck" Cissel is an American singer and dancer. Cissel was a musical child prodigy in his hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma. In his 20s he moved to New York and became a fixture on Broadway, most notably in the long running musical, A Chorus Line. He was later signed by Larkin Arnold to a recording contract with Arista Records, which at that time was not known as a home for soul artists. In 1979 Cissel recorded 1st album entitled “Just for you” 1980 R&B#39, with Skip Scarborough and David Crawford on production. Three years later Cissel recorded 2nd album entitled “If I had The Chance”, but this time without having the success of the 1st album. However most of the musicians are great. Paul Jackson Jr, David T. Walker, Wali Ali and Marlo Henderson on guitar, Donald Griffin , James Jamerson and Nathan East on bass, John Barnes and Benjamin Wright Jr on keyboards, Paulinho Da Costa and Jimy Maelen on percussion. Gerald Albright on saxophone, Raymond L.Brown on trumpet,

Jeffra is unknown singer from Oakland, California. She recorded this private album at Nash Studio Oakland, California. It was released by Lovintide production. All the tracks was composed by herself. The musicians are unknown. Paul Van Wageningen on drums, Rich Gerard on bass, Peter Maunu on guitar, Andy Narell on piano and Larry Schneider on sax. Produced by Kenneth Nash. Arranged by Kenneth Nash and Andy Narell. Enjoy the great track entitled " Caught you ". Note: The above posted track is not played in full

Infinity was an obscure gospel/soul group. They had many personnel changes in its many years as group. The members were Rodney Bell on vocals, electric and accoustic piano, George Brooks on Alto and Tenor Saxophone, Bob Castro on drums and percussion, Dino Ciccone on vocals, Billy R.Kemp on bass and guitar, Charles Lothlen III on vocals and percussion, Leonard Lothlen on vocals, bass and guitar, George Vasquez on Sound enjineer. This great album was recorded at M&S Studios in San Francisco, California. Other musicians participated such as Glen Appell on trumpet, Charles R.Webb on organ, Melvin Seals on electric and accoustic piano, Bruce Guijda on guitar and Rich Hubbard on electric piano. It was released in 1984 on Message Records. Produced by Bob Olsen. Executive producers by Infinity. Post production coordinator by Karvin Johnson (He was lead singer of the groups Halo and Gemini ). All horn arrangement by George Brooks. I chose three great tracks entitled &qu