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Noel Fleetwood & Rita Van Robinson are unknown singers without any success. However Noel and Rita released a jazz/soul album in 1983. The album entitled " Lovin'you comes natural " was released on Peach Town Records. It was recorded at Master Sound Studios, Atlanta, Georgia. I want to note that I bought this album a year ago without having heard any sample. I simply followed my feeling. The album was produced under the direction of Bill Freeman . Bill Freeman was also arranger and co-songwriter on the album. I have chosen two tracks entitled " Don't shut me out " and " Hurricane ". Both of these songs were written by Bill Freeman and Deborah Cruse . It is worthy to note that  " Don't shut me out " and " Hurricane " were released as a single in the same year on the same label. Note: The above posted tracks are not played in full

I wish Merry Christmas to all my visitors.

After the last article, I decided to present another song by Juan Oskar which fits with Christmas. The title of the song is " Christmas is near ". This song was included on the album CD entitled " Christmas is for grownups too " which was released in 2005.   Note: The above posted tracks is not played in full

I have recently discovered this record. I want to note that when I heard it, I was impressed, because I had a long time to hear a great soul latin song like this. MayneStream was an unknown studio band. Jay Maynes aka Juan Oskar was  raised and lives in Glendale, Arizona, He is the oldest of ten children, of a musical family. He has been a working musician, since he was 17 years old. He has played many styles and many venues. In 1979 he did a studio project and recorded two songs " Kick'n the Brass /  Sheri " at  Desert Sound Recording Studio , Glendale, AZ. This studio was founded in 1972 by the recording engineer, guitarist, bassist, keyboartist, drummer and vocalist  Sandy Lamont . Both of these songs were released as a single on La Perla Cafe Records  in 1979.  The name of the label was taken from a cafe-restuarant in Glendale. I have chosen " Sheri " which was written by Jose LeGerrette in the 60s as a ball...

Lee Staton is an unknown singer. She started as a model. She won several beauty and talent contests. In the early 70's she decided to start singing without any success. She worked in various clubs for several years. In 1983 Lee Staton released a single entitled " Ain't love funny that way/Lonely Teardrops " on Omari Records from Los Angeles. I have chosen a beautiful song " Ain't love funny that way " which was written by Perry Mack , Elwin Rutledge and Michael Boyd . Produced by Perry Mack and Ms.Ann Staton. Arranged by Perry Mack and Elwin Rutledge. Note: The above posted single is not played in full

I had the opportunity to present the great artist Jimmy Randolph  two times ago in my blog. I have also presented the soul group Sting and the album " Pleasure ". For the first time, I heard the song " You have to lose love (to love love) " of Jimmy Randolph on Paul Collins radio show in England several years ago. Later when I bought the album " Pleasure " of Sting and heard the song " Winning number ", it reminded me something. Recently, I heard again the album of Sting and  I finally understood both of these songs have the same music with different lyrics. I noticed that the label of Jimmy Randolph's vinyl mentions as composer Horrace Ott . However the album of Sting mentions as composers Jay Ellis , Eugene Pitt and Curtis Blandon . It is worthy to note that Jimmy Randolph's 45" and the album of Sting have the same producer, Jay Ellis.  Note: The above posted tracks are not played in ful...

While I was thinking of what I can present, I decided to write an article that it is not rare but it is very interesting. All the fans of soul music know the great Gene Chandler. I could speak many days for him. However I suggest you to see about him in  wikipedia . Although the song " Please you tonight " is not one of my favorites, it is very nice. In fact this song is the flip-side of " Lucy ". It was released as a single entitled " Lucy / Please you tonight " on FastFire Records in 1986. Both of these songs were included on the album " Your love looks good on me " which was released on the same label a year ago. The song " Please you tonight " was written by Donald Burnside and Gerald Cooper . Produced by Donald Burnside, Gerald Cooper and Gene Chandler. Backing vocals by Diane Madison, Donald Burnside, Shawn Christopher, Theresa Davis and Yvonne Gage. Note: The above posted single is not played in full...

Charlotte’s Dr. Thomas Moore is nationally recognized as an early childhood consultant, keynote speaker, workshop leader, and children’s recording artist. A graduate of Johnson C. Smith University, he has a Bachelor of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music and a Masters and PhD in early childhood education from Indiana State University. He has given more than 800 lectures and workshops in the US and abroad. Truly one of the Charlotte, NC’s ambassadors to the world, Dr. Moore creates learning experiences that educate and encourage teachers. His ten recordings for children are used in classrooms and homes nationwide. He has given a solo voice recital at Carnegie Hall, hosted a children’s TV show, taught preschool, directed a children’s choir, and composed two symphony pieces for children. Dr. Moore has received The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, North Carolina’s highest civilian honor for his work with children. He is currently Associate Professor of Elementary and Earl...

I have been looking for this record, if I remember right since 2009. Finally I was lucky and I found it. Pauls People was an obscure group from Canada. They released a few disco singles in various labels from Canada. One of them was released under the name Pauls People featuring Arta Abele  entitled " I want you boy / Summer fun " in Blue Chip Records. It also entered on Canada charts in the late 1979. It was recorded at Zaza Sound Toronto, probably in 1979 and it was released in the same year as a single. It was produced by the great Paul Zaza. Paul Zaza is a versatile composer who has over 175 feature films and television series. I have chosen the B side entitled " Summer fun " and was written by Doug Wass . Enjoy it Note: The above posted single is not played in full

Jonathan Potenciano is a great singer who started from Philippines in the late 60s. Later he continued in Hawaii and now he is one of Las Vegas's favorites for almost 20 years. His show was voted as " The Best Lounge Show in Vegas " by BMA (Black Music Award) in 2011. From the mid 80s to nowadays, he appeared in many various hotels in Las Vegas. The voice of Jonathan is amazing. He has recorded and released many 45" singles and six albums. One of them entitled " I've got love " which was released on Tremmor Records in the late 70s. It was recorded at Sounds of Hawaii. Produced by Al Bardi and Frank Diehl . I have chosen three tracks the self-ttitled " I've got love ", " Love's theme " of Love Unlimited Orchestra and finally the success of Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds entitled " Falling in love again ". Note: The above posted tracks are not played in full

Today I decided to present a great song. Although I presented Lynda Seals two years ago, all the people have to hear and learn the song " This is where love begins ". I think it deserved more recognition and success. Lynda Seals has recorded music as a solo artist and recorded background vocals for other artists such as Johnny Mathis , Helen Reddy , Dalton and Dubarri , Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band (only ' Cherchez la Femme ' and ' I'll Play The Fool '), Ren Woods ('Dorothy' in the road company of 'The Wiz').  Her career began when she was at the age of 16 and she made a featured appearance on the then popular ABC TV show ' Room 222 ' (The episode was called ' Naked Came We Into The World ' - it was the 2nd episode of the first season), She then signed with Talent Associates Records in and recorded " It'll never happen again " and " Angel of the Morning " along with sever...

What an unbelievable surprise! I love it, I love it. This article is a big surprise for all those who think that they know all about soul music. I always believed that Arthur Prysock had recorded something rare and very nice after the albums in the late 70s. So, I discovered this single entitled " Goldmine / My song of love " on Old Town Records. It was released in 1981. In fact it is the last one 45" of Arthur's career. My promo copy contains the same song on both sides. Enjoy this marvelous song. Note: This single is not played in full

Southern Cookin was an obscure soul / funk group who released one and only album on Polydor Records in 1979. Southern Cookin were Jimmy Jules , Gene Williams , Ronnie Dents , Alosia Joseph and Ann Johnson . Many collectors and fans of soul and funk music know Jimmy Jules from the mid 70s when he released an album entitled " Xtmas done got funky " under the name Jimmy Jules And The Nuclear Soul System with Jackie Spencer on his own label called Jim Gem Records .  At that time he also released a single entitled " The New Year / It's impossible " on his own label. Both of these songs were included on the album " Xtmas done got funky ". Jimmy Jules is a singer, a saxophone and trumpet player as well as a keyboards player. He was born in New Orleans. His real name is Charley C.Julien. He used a number of nicknames including God's Gem , St.John Icon and others. He started to use the name Jimmy Jules when he released a single in 196...

Yes I know. This article is not rare. Everyone can find this song. However, the song " Seaside vibes " by the group Brick ,  I think it is one of the best soul/jazz/funk songs. I always wanted to present this song on my blog. It was included on the 1981 album entitled " Summer Heat " in 1981 on Bang Records. As I remember, I bought this album, between 2002-2003 in Athens. Several years later, I also bought the 12 incher entitled " Sweat (til you get wet) / Seaside vibes ". In fact this album that was the 5th album, is the best of Brick. It was recorded under the direction of the great Ray Parker J . Ray Parker Jr. was the producer. He also helped as a guitarist player and co-composer of some songs of the album. The lyrics of the song " Seaside Vibes " was written by Ray Ransom & Jimmy Brown and the music was written by Regi Hargis Hickman . All of them were members of the group along with Eddie Irons and Donald Nevin...

Yuji Ohno is a japanese jazz musician. Ohno has composed great music for films and television series. He became known with the Japanese anime television series " Lupin III " specifically the 1977 series. At that time he released an album under the name Yuji Ohno & His Project   entitled " Proof of the man " on Atlantic Records in Japan.  At the same time " Proof of the man " was released as a single on the same label. I have chosen the instrumental version and not the vocal version because the instrumental version has a great sax tune. It was recorded at Sound City Studio & Mouri Studio in the late of June 1977. Arranged by Yuji Ohno and produced by Yuji Ohno and Ikuzo Orita .  It was written by Yuji Ohno.  Solo sax by  Jake Conception  from Philippines. Note: The above posted single is not played in full

Quiet Fire was an obscure group from San Diego. The lead singer of the group was Willie Steel . Another member of the group was Bobby Turner . The group released two singles. The first single entitled " Lost (without your love) / Your kind of love " in 1977. It was released on The Hit Machine Records from San Diego. " Lost (without your love) " was written by Willie Steel. It was produced by Willie Steel and Marty Kuritz. Enjoy this rarity. The second single entitled " It's a holiday / I've got everything I need " was released on RCA Records in 1979 as a 12 incher. I bought this record for the fantastic song " I've got everything I need ". This song was written by David Sanchez and Marty Kuritz. Marty Kuritz was also co-writer on " Lost (without your love) ". Produced and arranged by Clarence K. McDonald. The group collaborated with the songwriters Marty Kuritz and the late David Sanchez for many years. I had the p...

Rojay North is an unknown singer, songwriter and actor. His real name is Robert J.Youngs . As an actor he appeared in various films and he was associated with Columbia, Universal and 20th Century Fox in the late 70s and early 80s. As a singer he released an album entitled " Punch Mellow " on his own label called Cherry Pie Records. It was recorded at " The Burbank Studios " Burbank, California. All the songs were written, produced and arranged by himself. I chose five songs entitled " I don't mind your change of mind ", " I love you in a very special way ", " Lovin ain't the same ", " Lovin and lovin " and " Don't confuse me ". Note: The above posted tracks are not played in full

His Light was an unknown group of Christian Contemporary Music. The group under the direction of Rickey Edmonds  released an album on Image Records in 1979. It was recorded at Goodnight Audio, Dallas, Texas. The album was produced by the late Jake Pittman. Jake Pittman was musician, producer and songwriter in the Dallas area for many years. He won several Emmy awards for his music for WFFA-TV " Sports with an Attitude " Dale Hansen. The singers of the group were Rickey Edmonds, Cindy Edmonds , Tracy Milner , Kenny Brown , Britt Choate and Gary Leach . The musicians were Gary Leach, Robert Hunt , Mark Campbell and Kevin Payne on keyboards and synthesizer, Gil Samples and Jake Pittman on bass, Gary Leach, Mack Dougherty and Jerry McPherson on guitars, Kevin Richardson and Brad Smith on drums and percussion, Marshall Head on sax and flute. My favorite song entitled " Keep on " which reminds me sound of beach music. Note: The above posted track is not...

After several days of holidays, I'm back.

I will be on holidays in the island of Lefkada. Next post in late August.

I opened this blog four years ago. Today it's the fourth anniversary. All the posts on my blog come from my personal collection. First of all, I wanna thank especially all the visitors of my blog . I would like to thank some special people and friends who helped me last year. Special thanks go to Ron Henderson Jr . (guitarist, producer, songwriter, member of the groups " Maurice Williams and The Zodiacs " , " The Chairmen of the Board " and the son of Ron Henderson Sr. who became known in the 70s and 80s with the group Ron Henderson & Choice of Colour) for helping me on my article " Ron Henderson Sr. is back on recordings ". I want to thank Peter Silberg co-founder, lead guitarist, songwriter and member of the group  SpaceArk for all his info. Peter help me so as to create one of the best articles on my blog. Thank you very much from my heart. I would like to thank Clarence Mann for his help. I want to thank Big George Collier for...

Two years ago I presented another single entitled " Angel (You're the sunshine )" by David Sea . Today I'm presenting you a lesser known single entitled " Who's been warmin' my oven / Do it right now " which was released on Crown Limited Records in 1984. Both of these songs were produced in Muscle Shoals. Roscoe Robinson helped David Sea as a executive producer. I prefer the song " Who's been warmin' my oven ". The original recording was by Gable Reed and was released in 1970 on vinyl 45. David Sea also covered a tune of Roscoe Robinson entitled " Do it right now ". This song was written by Robinson and he had released it in the mid 60s which reached  #40 on the R&B charts in 1967. Note: The above posted single is not played in full