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Jimmy McCloud was an unknown singer. He was born in 1951. He had begun recordings in 1976. He released a single entitled “ I blew it / Don’t make the angels cry ” on Tribe Records. It is very expensive vinyl 45 and his style is northern soul. I haven’t seen another record by McCloud until 1982. He recorded on Corn Records and released a single entitled “ When love hits ya / When there’s love in your life ”. Produced by R.Martin and Jimmy McCloud. I chose the ballad " When there's love in your life ". Composed by R.Martin and R.Eaton. I have the pleasure of  having in my hands two unreleased songs that he recorded in the mid 80s. Note: The above posted single is not played in full

The Fannie Clark Singers was an obscure gospel/soul group from Memphis. This group formed by Fannie Clark in 1969. Fannie Clark is a composer, piano player and singer. In this album most of the musicians are unknown. William "Bill" Spears on drums, Leroy Hodges on bass, Andrew Jackson on organ, Derek Clark and Fannie Clark on piano, Michael Wiley, Thomas Bingham and Wendall Moore on guitars, Andrew Jackson and Michael Allen on synthesizers, The Memphis Strings on violins and, Michael Allen and William Spears on percussion. The singers are Thelma Shannon, Dianne Collins, Bonnie White, Maggie Bratcher, Charles Livingston, Diane Bratcher, Lawrence Collins and Fannie Clark. It is worthy to note that a whole album was produced by Willie Mitchell . I chose the title track. Composed by Andrew Jackson. Note: The above posted track is not played in full

It was 3 years ago, when I heard this song. Finally I bought this record. The lead singer of the group is called Bernard L.Dixon . Previously he was a member of the doo-wop group Danderliers from Chicago. Bernard Dixon was co-composer and producer. He released this 45 on Communication Records. Probably he is owner of the label. It was  also  released on AMG Records in 1977. I think the first release was on Communication Records because It was a smaller label and later Dixon left to a bigger label. He would never leave from a bigger label towards a smaller one.  Composed by Leora Dixon and Bernard L.Dixon. Arranged by Don Johnson . Enjoy one of my favorite songs. At that time, another record 45" by Billy Byrd entitled " I can make it without you / Can you feel it " was released on the same label. Note: The above posted single is not played in full.

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This private Christian/Gospel album was released on Daystar Records in 1979. Wings of Light was an obscure christian group. They recorded probably 3 albums. The second album was released on Christian Artist Records entitled “ In different light ” in 1982. The last album entitled “ Alien ” was distributed by Dayspring in Europe, but it seems that few copies actually made it rare. However it was different style (AOR) than the two first albums. They are Fred Heumann, Keith Boll, La Roy Cadiz, Ed Dechard, Steve Gabrielse, Patti Grover, Leann Hendrickson, Glen Holmen, Dave Mullins, Mike Ross, Larry Tardy and Jeff Taylor. Arranged by Clark Gassman, Bob Krogstad & Terry Winch. Produced by Stilwell. I have chosen two tracks entitled " What a difference You've made in my life " (first recording by Amy Grant in 1977) and " He loves you " (first recording by Seawind 1976). Note: The above posted tracks are not played in full

This album is tot rare, but I love it. Sérgio Santos Mendes is a Brazilian musician. He has released over thirty-five albums, and plays bossa nova heavily crossed with jazz and funk. In 1979 Sergio Mendes released on Elektra/Asylum Records one of his best albums, entitled "Magic Lady" which features appearances by Michael Sembello and Oscar Neves on guitar, Nathan Watts on bass, Tom Scott on sax, Chuck Findley on trumpet, Steve Forman on percussion and some vocalists such as Bonnie Amaro, Carol Rogers & Marieta Waters. Horn Arrangements by Greg Adams of Tower of Power. Produced & arranged by himself. I chose two great tracks entitled " Lonely woman " and " Summer dream ". Enjoy them.

Gregory Bibb started his musical career in the early 70s, as composer, musician and producer/director. He formed the group “ Gregory James Edition ”, along with guitarist James Norris (he was godfather of son Gregory Bibbs) and drummer Anthony McAllister . They recorded an album entitled “Prophets of Soul” on Dakar Records in 1972. Then Gregory served as musical director for Chi-sound artist Walter Jackson and Gene Chandler during their Chi-sound years. Especially in 1977 he played electric piano on the Walter Jackson’s album entitled “ I Want To Come Back As A Song ” on Chi-Sound Records. Later in 1979 on Kelli-Arts Records Gregory Bibb only with James Norris, recorded an album entitled “ Gonna Grow Some Gold ”. The style of the album was disco and modern soul, nicely funky in the rhythm section, and with plenty of cool keyboards on the best cuts! Producer was Carl Davis. From this album I have chosen a track entitled " Happy baby ". In 1984, he recorded his fir...

He was born in the gospel "hotbed" of Detroit, Michigan. Moore's professional break came in 1974 at the James Cleveland Gospel Music Workshop of America held in Chicago, Illinois. It was here that he received the Thurston Frazier Scholarship Award. That same year he recorded his first album, " I Thank You Master " with Savoy Records which garnered moderate success. Perhaps one of the greatest moments in his life was the day he met Andre Crough. He was in California along with his producer “Gentry McCreary” when they went to Andrae’s house, so that he could sing a few songs for him. Then he recorded album 1981. This album was released on Luminar Records in 1981 entitled “ Brothers and Sisters, I’ll be praying for you ”. Later it was released on Light Records in the same year. Produced and arranged by Melvin D.Seals. I chose a track entitled " As a nation ". After three rare recordings, " God Can Do Anything " on Secret Recor...

The Entertainers led by Mr. Earl Dawkins is a wonderful Soul group from North Carolina. They have recorded ultra rare albums and they have been very successful on the “Beach Music” scene as well. They have a new CD entitled “The inside story” (It is coming out in two weeks). For more information about The Entertainers NEW CD click here http://www.myspace.com/garyalexandersmusic http://www.myspace.com/theentertainersband http://www.theentertainersband.com/

Ladies and Gentlemen, the one and only, Mr. Brook Benton. Brook Benton was a very popular soul singer in the early 60's and sold many, many records for the Mercury label. He had a voice that had a very wide appeal and was also a talented songwriter. This single was released on Olde World Records in 1978, and is included on the album entitled "Hot and sensitive". Brook died of complications from spinal meningitis in Queens, New York City, at the age of 56, on 9 April 1988. Note: The above posted single is not played in full Bonus one of my favorite videos Brook Benton - Rainy Night In Georgia (live 1982) You can visit wikipedia for more information

This album is a private modern boogie soul recording from Oakland. It was recorded on Love Joy Records in the mid 80s, probably in 1984. Jane Terry was an unknown artist in the Bay Area. Most of the songs were composed by herself. Some musicians were known such as Claytoven Richardson , Felton Pilate (was member of the group Con-Funk-Shun) and Larry Batiste (had collaborated with Bill Summers). Also on backgrounds vocals by Linda Tillery and Vickie Randle . Produced by Private eye and Wayne Wallace. I have chosen two masterpiece entitled " Don't leave me " and " Why did I let go ". Note: The above posted tracks are not played in full.

This is the original version of " Between hello and goodbye " released on Old Town Records by Arthur Prysock in 1977. After the single " When Love Is New " in 1976, Arthur Prysock give us one more excellent song. It was composed by T.Randazzo, R.Joyce, V.Pike and was included on the album entitled " Does it again ". Strings and horns by Don Renaldo and The Guys. Produced, arranged and conducted by John Davis. Note: The above posted track is not played in full Also 2 soulful versions have been recorded of "Between hello and goodbye" by Society Of Seven in 1978 and The Stylistics in 1979.

This single is a fantastic song. It was recorded on Metro Records in the late 80s. Also this single is included on the album entitled “ Lovers Holiday ” in 1989. The original version of this song was recorded in 1977 by Arthur Prysock. Dink Perry is an original Breeze member on lead and background vocals and percussion. He sang all of the lead vocals on the Breeze Album Lover’s Holiday! Produced by Tim Eaton. The Breeze Band, which was nominated for several awards during the 1989 Beach Music Awards for its album LOVERS HOLIDAY, has just gotten better! In June 1991, four members of The Entertainers said goodbye to the band and Hello to Dink Perry, lead vocalist of The Breeze Band to form what is now THE BREEZE. The BREEZE has taken their strong writing and arranging talents and turned them into the first new BREEZE CD….SOMETHING SERIOUS 1995. In 1996 they came out with their second CD….SECOND WIND, which won the number one Beach song and Broadcast song of the year at the 96 Cam...

Danniebelle Hall was born in Pittsburgh, PA the fourth of eight children. She was born to William Butler Jones and Danniebell Jones. Danniebelle learned to play piano at the age of three. She played piano for her hometown church. To advance her passion for spreading the gospel through song, she enlisted the talents of her two younger sisters and formed the trio, The Jones Sisters. She moved to San Francisco California when she was 17 years old where she met and married Charles E. Hall. n 1969, she formed a group called The Danniebelles. The group went on tour overseas. This promoted the growth and the popularity of The Danniebelles beyond expectations. They were able to record an album and minister to thousands while touring with World Vision International in Zamboanga, Mindanao, Philippines and Phnom Penh, Cambodia. World Crusade Ministries. A few years later, Danniebelle joined the gospel group of Andraé Crouch and the Disciples. She was featured on such classic Gospel recordings ...