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There is no need to present Major Harris, because most of Soul music lovers know him quite well. It is worthy to note that this single is ultra rare. I have never seen this 45” before. It was released on Renaissance Recording in the early 80s. However this single is included on the album entitled " I believe in love " in 1984 on Society Hill Records with a different title. It was included as " Through it all (the game) ". Produced by himself and Butch Ingram. Composed by Timmy, John and Butch Ingram. Note: The above posted track is not played in full

Best known among Northern soul aficionados for the perennial favorite "Love You Baby," singer Eddie Parker was born and raised in Saginaw, MI, regularly traveling to nearby Detroit during the mid-'60s in pursuit of a career in music. There he connected with the songwriting/production team of Jack Ashford (a former percussionist with Motown's legendary session band the Funk Brothers) and Lorraine Chandler, signing with their fledgling Pied Piper Productions to record "I'm Gone," issued on the tiny Awake label in 1966. The record went nowhere, and Parker's recording career stalled until 1968, when Ashford and Chandler founded their own Ashford label. The venture would yield just one single before going bankrupt, but what a single: ideally matched to Parker's gritty, passionate vocals, "Love You Baby" was a flop upon its initial release but enjoyed new life in the 1970s thanks to its massive popularity among the DJs and clubgoers populati...

Norm Calvin & The Truthseekers was an obscure gospel group who recorded an album at Sunburst Recording Studios . They released an album entitled " God's Place " on TSM Records in 1986. The musicians were Steven Craig Jackson on piano, Sam Ross on drums, J.R.Edmonds on bass, Steve Reid on percussion, Terry Mills on synthesizer and Stanley Jones on guitar. Backing vocals by Steven Craig Jackson, Beverly Hegmon Calvin and Linda Harold. Lead vocals by Norm Calvin and J.R. Edmonds. Rhythm arrangement by Beverly Hegmon Calvin and Steven Jackson. Arranged and conducted by J.R.Edmonds.Produced by Terry Mills. A year later, in 1987 the album was released again with another title and a different front cover.  Note: The above posted track is not played in full

Leon (Ndugu) Chancler (born July 1, 1952) is a jazz funk drummer, percussionist, studio musician, composer and producer. Chancler was born in Shreveport, Louisiana Ndugu attended Locke High School in Los Angeles where, at the age of thirteen, he began to play the drums. During his High School years, he worked with Willie Bobo and Harold Johnson Sextet. Upon graduation, Ndugu studied music education at California State University, Dominguez Hills. While in college he performed with the Gerald Wilson Big Band, Herbie Hancock and High Masakela. At age nineteen Ndugu had performed and recorded with such greats as Miles Davis, Freedie Hubbard, Joe Henderson, Eddie Harris, Harold Land and Bobby Hutcherson. Ndugu has worked on several Grammy nominated albums and has numerous production and co- production credits. Ndugu Chancler is known not only as a world-class drummer and percussionist, but also a producer, composer, clinician and teacher. A three-time Grammy nominee, he has to his credit...

I have the pleasure to present an obscure album that is not expensive. This album was ignored from the bloggers. I can’t understand why Cory Braverman didn’t record other album. Cory was a new artist, young, soulful singer was beginning her career. Cory was a newcomer to Phantom Records, but her soulful musical life had already touched some of the greatest names in contemporary and soul music. For instance, there was the time she appeared in a Ray Charles concert at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. And then there was the impromptu playing with The Band around Woodstock. Very good album. It was released on Phantom Records in 1976. Participated great musicians such as Steve Gadd on drums, Bob Babbitt and Anthony Jackson on bass, Jeff Mironov on guitar, Leon Pendarvis on keyboards and Jimmy Maelen on conga. Background vocals by David Lasley, Lynn Pitney and Arnold McCuller. String and Horn arrangements by Leon Pendarvis. Produced by Hank Medress & Dave Appell. I have chosen ...

Rodney Friend was raised in the church and his musical roots are firmly anchored in Gospel. Rodney is a graduate with a B.A. in Music Performance, a songwriter, singer and musician. Rodney has worked with and written for artist such as Phil Nicholas (was member of the group Nicholas in 1983), William Wells, Vernessa Mitchell, Natalie Cole, Sandy Patti, Darryl Coley, Darren Rhodes and Crystal Lewis. Rodney Friend was nominated for both Grammy and Stellar Awards in 1986. In 1980 he released gospel album entitled " Call him jesus " on Pandora Records. Probably his first album. It was recorded at Sound Off Studio Compton, California. Participated on the album Vernessa Mitchell and Donny McCullough on vocals. Arrangements by himself. Produced by J.E. Lauderdale. I have chosen a track entitled " Glory to god ". I want to mention that he previously appeared on the William Wells' album " Blues Boy " in 1979 as a pianist and organist. N...

I have just returned from my holidays. I decided to present Ira Wilkes. Ira L.Wilkes was born in Lawrence, Kansas and grew up in the Kansas City suburb of Olathe, Kansas. His career as a musician/songwriter has spanned 40 years. Ira is a talented musician, proficient with lead and rhythm guitar, bass guitar, drums, as well as lead and background vocals. Wilkes, a self-taught musician, began experimenting with the guitar at age 14. By age 16 he was performing in Kansas City area clubs. Ira’s first professional performance, at age 16, was opening for Aretha Franklin at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City. After graduating from Olathe North High School, Ira moved to Chicago where he performed with the well-known blues artist, Otis Clay. Ira’s time in Chicago also afforded him the opportunity of friendships and musical inspiration from greats such as The Chi-Lites, Barbara Aklin, and Donny Hathaway. Ira Wilkes has opened for many well-known recording artists such as Aretha ...

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For fourth time I make Mix Samples-Show. Enjoy it. 1. Ramsey Lewis - Don't look back 1978 (Columbia Lp) 2. Leroy Hutson - Paradise 1982 (Elektra Lp) 3. Maxine Nightingale - Give a little love (to me)1982 (HighRise Lp) 4. The Masqueraders - Starry love 1980 (Bang Lp) 5. Pockets - Happy for love 1978 (Columbia Lp) 6. Jigsaw - Everytime 1981 (Elektra Lp) 7. Wings Of Light - Pleasure serving you 1979 (Daystar Lp) 8. Rodney Friend - John 1:14 1980 (Pandora Lp) 9. Jimmy McCloud - When there's love in your life 1982(Corn 7inch) 10.Heath Brothers - Dreamin 1981 (Columbia Lp)

Moses Dillard was a discovered by Otis Redding. Moses Dillard worked with Jesse Boyce writing and producing several disco albums in the late 70s, such as Lorraine Johnson, Constellation Orchestra, Saturday Night Band, Bill Brandon and Frisky. In 1980 Dillard and Boyce recorded one and only album at Pete's Place Studio, Nashville entitled " We're in this thing together ". It was released on Mercury Records. Rhythm arrangement by Jesse Boyce and Moses Dillard. Horn and String by Lloyd Barry. Produced by Moses Dillard and Jesse Boyce. I have chosen wonderful track entitled " Love is in the melody ". Composed by Jesse Boyce and Steve Roper. Lead vocal by Jesse Boyce. Solo guitar by Moses Dillard. Note: The above posted track is not played in full