YOU LOST THE SWEETEST BOY - MARY WELLS

This uptempo soul gem was issued by MOTOWN in 1963. The talented MARY WELLS pushed this single all the way to #22 on the charts that year. Previous to this single Mary also charted the same year with "Laughing Boy" (US #15) and "Your Old Standby" (US #40). Again that same year after issuing "You Lost the Sweetest Boy" (US #22) she also charted "What's So Easy for Two Is So Hard for One" (US #29). 1963 was obviously one of MARY WELLS most successful in the music business.....what a great year for Mary.

http://rapidshare.com/files/238769292/12._Mary_Wells_-_You_Lost_The_Sweetest_Boy.mp3

RossyBoy's Take The Fifth Vol 5

Here’s another Soul mix from the Source. This one draws from a longer period of time than usual. You will find the origins of Soul music in the 1955 track “Hey Senorita” from The Penguins, blending Rhythm & Blues and Doo-Wop. It’s hard to believe that this one was so early. Also I like it because it tips a hat to our female listeners – who I am sure are tuning in and may even leave a comment someday soon – who will be The First Firme Femme? The ladies will get their own chance to shine unchallenged in my next compilation. History-wise, the set moves on through an Ike & Tina’s 1960 mover "A Fool In Love" (a great favourite of RossyChild), then embraces the usual mix of 60’s classic, Northern and O.G. Soul. We are into the 70’s with the kick-off track, The Pointer Sisters from 1971 (I couldn’t resist the fit with the Mix Title!). Hope there is something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue – but just for you! Let me know…………

Track Listing
01 - Pointer Sisters - Don't Try To Take The Fifth
02 - Bobby & Eddie Unlimited - The Girl That I Loved
03 - The Elgins - You Found Yourself Another Fool
04 - Four Sonics Plus One - Tell Me You're Mine
05 - The Moments - Not On The Outside
06 - The Penguins - Hey Senorita
07 - Ike & Tina Turner - A Fool In Love
08 - The Royal Jesters - My Kind Of Woman
09 - Jackie Beavers - I Need My Baby
10 - Brothers Of Soul - Come On Back
11 - Moments Of Truth - I'll Step Aside
12 - The Implements - I Wish It Were Me
13 - TSU Toronados - Got To Get Through To You
14 - Golden Apples Of The Sun - Monkey Time
15 - Superlatives - I Don't Know How (To Say I Love You) Don't Walk Away
16 - Fabulous Thunderbirds - Wasted Tears
17 - The Notations - I'm Still Here
18 - Gloria Taylor - How Can You Say It
19 - Lee Washington - Little Girl
20 - Calvin Arnold - You Got To Live For Yourself

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There'll Come a Time (1969) - BETTY EVERETT

This sweet album from the amazing BETTY EVERETT was produced in 1969. Just before I posted this today I took a glance at it on Amazon and saw it was going at $55.00 a pop.

Betty Everett was originally from Greenwood, Mississippi. She is known for her biggest hit single "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)."
At the age of nine, Everett began playing the piano and singing gospel music in church. She continued these activities while growing up until moving to Chicago in 1957 to pursue a career in secular music. She recorded for various small local labels before she was discovered in 1963 by A&R musical director Calvin Carter, from the then fast-growing independent label, Vee-Jay Records.
That same year, an initial single failed, but her next Vee-Jay release, a bluesy version of "You're No Good" (written by Clint Ballard, Jr. and later a #1 hit for Linda Ronstadt), just missed the U.S. top 50. Her third single, the catchy "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)", was her biggest solo hit (a surprise for Everett, who did not want to record it and allegedly felt that the song was too silly[citation needed]). It peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and made #1 on the Cashbox R&B chart.
Her other hits included "I Can't Hear You", "Getting Mighty Crowded" (covered by Elvis Costello in 1980), and several duets with Jerry Butler, including "Let It Be Me" which made the US Top 5 in 1964 and was another Cashbox R&B number 1. After Vee-Jay folded in 1966, she recorded for several other labels, including Uni, Fantasy, and ABC.
After an unsuccessful year with ABC, a move to Uni brought another major success in 1969 with "There'll Come A Time", co-written by producer and lead singer of The Chi-Lites, Eugene Record, This rose to #2 in the Billboard R&B listing (#26 on the Hot 100) and topped the Cashbox chart. However, most of her later work could not match the success she had with Vee-Jay, although there were other R&B hits with "It's Been A Long Time" and "I Got To Tell Somebody", which re-united her with Calvin Carter in 1970. Her final recording came out in 1980, again produced by Carter. Her awards include the BMI Pop Award (both for 1964 and 1991) and the BMI R&B Award (for 1964).
From the 1980s until her death, Everett resided in Beloit, Wisconsin, where she was involved in the Rhythm & Blues Foundation and the churches of the Fountain of Life and New Covenant. A flurry of press interest in her in the early 90s followed the use of "The Shoop Shoop Song" in the successful film, Mermaids, starring Cher, but she was unable to properly resurrect her career. In 2000, she made her last public appearance on the PBS special Doo Wop 51. Everett died at her home in Beloit on August 19, 2001; she was 61 years old.

01 - You're Falling In Love

02 - Better Tomorrow Than Today

03 - Maybe

04 - 1900 Yesterday

05 - Sugar

06 - I Need A Change

07 - I Can't Say No To You

08 - Hold On

09 - There'll Come A Time

10 - Take Me

11 - Is There A Chance For Me

12 - The Same Old Me

13 - It's Been A Long Time

14 - Just A Man's Way

15 - Unlucky Girl

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http://rapidshare.com/files/238544258/Betty_Everett_-_There_ll_Come_A_Time.zip

I CHOOSE YOU - WILLIE HUTCH

A versatile figure during Motown's "golden years," Willie Hutch penned hits for other artists, as well as issuing numerous albums on his own. Born Willie McKinley Hutchinson during 1946 in Los Angeles, CA, Hutch was raised in Dallas, TX, where he began signing as a teenager as a member of an outfit called the Ambassadors. This fantastic cut was written specifically for the soundtrack of THE MACK.

http://rapidshare.com/files/237707347/12._I_Choose_You.mp3

El Chicano (1973)

One of the most visibly successful bands to emerge from the East Los Angeles Latin-rock scene in the early 1970’s was El Chicano, following on from the ground-breaking release of Viva Tirado. Jerry Salas joined this legendary group in 1973 and provides lead vocals on this, their fourth album. The lead-off track, and their biggest single around this time, "Tell Her She's Lovely" wasn’t a major hit; only reaching number 40 on Billboard’s pop singles chart and number 98 on the magazine’s R&B singles chart. But in Mexican-American neighborhoods, the song was huge and became a significant addition to El Chicano’s live perfomances.

Track Listing

Side 1
A1 Tell Her She's Lovely (3:51)
A2 Cha Chita (3:50)
A3 What's Going On (7:45)
A4 Together (3:42)

Side 2
B1 Enchanted Forest (6:51)
B2 Sunday Kind Of Mood (3:59)
B3 Un-Mundo (3:18)
B4 We've Only Just Begun (4:30)

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RossyBoy's Kings Go Forth Vol 4

Another collection of whatever has taken my fancy recently. The distinguishing feature is that this is a Men Only Mix. I mean, only men singing the lead vocals. Dear Lady Listeners, please feel free to tune in and turn on. In fact, it would be delightful to have a comment from one of our Soul Sisters !?! The chanteuses will get a chance to strut their stuff in a near-future comp. Again we have Soul from all points of the compass - Northern, Southern, West Coast and NuYorican. Even a Brit track this time and not just a few brown-eyed pearls but a blue-eyed belter to round off. Hope you find some good listening in this little lot !!!

Track List
01 - Bobby Byrd - I Know You Got Soul
02 - Carl Sims - It's Just A Party
03 - Otis Clay - I Don't Know What To Do
04 - Robert Tillman - Still Thinking
05 - Jackie Beavers - Love That Never Grows Old
06 - Ollie & The Nightingales - I Got A Sure Thing
07 - Little Milton - There Is Something On Your Mind
08 - Fuller Brothers - Stranger At My Door
09 - Jerry Butler - Never Give You Up
10 - Billy Butler & Infinity - When Your Baby's Gone
11 - Rodger Collins - She's Looking Good
12 - Emory & The Dynamics - Pretty Little School Girl
13 - Wallace Brothers - I Need Someone
14 - Jackie Edwards - Put Your Tears Away
15 - Ralfi Pagan - I Could Never Hurt You Girl
16 - Carl Carlton - Don't Walk Away
17 - Mike Williams & The Tempest Band - Love Have Mercy
18 - Knight Brothers - Tried So Hard To Please Her
19 - William Bell - I Forgot To Be Your Lover
20 - Eddie Hinton - I'll Come Running Back To You

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Santana - Caravanserai (1972)

"The body melts into the universe.
The universe melts into the soundless voice.
The sound melts into the all-shining light.
And the light enters the bosom of infinite joy."
(quotation from inside front cover)

Metaphysical? Or just plain pretentious? Well, if you are a Hippy Hippy Shaker from that era you might even like the words, but don't let them put you off enjoying this cohesive suite of jazz-fusion. This, their fourth album, was a natural extension of Santana's previous three efforts. With six percussionists laying down a groove, the album effortlessly blends elements of Latin rock, blues, and soul. Cool ! ( Or maybe even Groovy, Baby !) This is as jazzy as this blog is ever likely to get.

Track Listing

Side 1
1 Eternal Caravan Of Reincarnation
2 Waves Within
3 Look Up (To See Whats Coming Down)
4 Just In Time To See The Sun
5 Song Of The Wind
6 All The Love Of The Universe

Side 2
1 Future Primitive
2 Stone Flower
3 La Fuente Del Ritmo
4 Every Step Of The Way

Posted by RossyBoy.

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LOVE STORY (1972) - THE WHISPERS

This is the second album produced by THE WHISPERS...the very 1st on JANUS RECORDS. LOVE STORY was issued in 1972 and contains primarily slow tempo ballads including the very smooth "Only Meant To Wet my Feet", some midtempo songs and a pair of uptempo cuts. This is an album that is definitely rare to find these days.

1. Your love is so doggone good
2. Can't help but love you
3. You've chosen me
4. There's a love for everyone
5. You fill my life with music
6. You're what's been missin' from my life
7. Can't stop talkin'
8. Hey, who really cares?
9. If you
10. A hopeless situation
11. Only meant to wet my feet

POSTED BY G MAN

http://rapidshare.com/files/229683814/The_Whispers__-_Love_Story_1972.zip

ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON VOLUME ONE

1. Chase Those Clouds Away – Sam Nesbitt
2. Free At Last – Lee Moses
3. I’ll Be There – Honey and the Bees
4. Frown On My Face – Jacqueline Jones
5. Take It From Me – Clifford Binns
6. Without You – Bean Brothers
7. I’m a Lonely Man – Al Christian
8. Hey There Lonely Boy – Ruby and the Romantics
9. Hello Happiness – The Vibrations
10. Call Me Later - Foxy
11. That’s How I Feel – The Suspects
12. Little Miss Sweetness – The Vipers
13. Just A Little Love Talk – Shy Guy Douglas
14. A Thousand Wonders – T.S.U Toronadoes
15. Be Happy For Me – The Masqueraders
16. Many Times I Cried- Charles Swain, David Tolbert, and the Black Liberation
17. What Am I Going To Do – Houston Outlaws
18. Finding Out the Hard Way – The Vibrations
19. It’s All Over – The Gees
20. In A Crowded Station – The Lavells
21. I Don’t Know Why – Ollie Nightingale
22. We Got A Love – Theatrics
23. It’s An Empty World – Domestic Five
24. Living In A Lonesome House Without You – Carrie Riley & Fascinations
25. I Still Love You – Charles Swain, David Tolbert, and the Black Liberation

http://rapidshare.com/files/233569676/On_A_Sunday_Afternoon.zip

I DON'T MIND - CHUCK RAY

The TAM-BOO label put out this superb and rare Chicago production by Chuck Ray titled "I Don't Mind." Production work was done by Eddie Silvers.

http://rapidshare.com/files/233554679/I_DON_T_MIND_-_CHUCK_RAY.mp3

RossyBoy's Third Wave Vol 3

OK, here are some favourites from my collection. A little bit of everything - hopefully you will find something tasty. Remember, if you give some feedback thru' the comments, you may get even better stuff in the future and I'll know I am not alone...... (echo).........(echo).........(echo).....

Track Listing

01 - Birdlegs & Pauline - Spring
02 - Brenda & The Tabulations - Stay Together Young Lovers
03 - Gloria Walker - My Precious Love
04 - Ronnie Dyson - She's Gone
05 - Sunny & The Sunliners - If I Could See You Now
06 - Ralfi Pagan - Who Is The Girl For Me
07 - Paul Ortiz y su Orq. Son - Tender Love
08 - Chuck & Mariann - Let's Walk Down The Street Together
09 - Viola Wills - Lost Without The Love Of My Guy
10 - Doris Allen - I'll Just Keep On Loving You
11 - McKinley Travis - Baby Is There Something On Your Mind
12 - Edwin Starr - If My Heart Could Tell The Story
13 - Baby Washington - Can't Get Over Losing You
14 - Billy McGregor - Mr Shy
15 - The Glories - Give Me My Freedom
16 - Gladys Knight & The Pips - I Really Didn't Mean It
17 - Irma Thomas - He's My Guy
18 - Dee Dee Warwick - Foolish Fool
19 - Soul Majestics - I Done Told You Baby
20 - Jr. Walker & The All Stars - Baby You Know It Ain't Right

For perhaps the first time in the blogosphere, use this XSPF Player to
listen to the individual tracks from this set.
Music and technology, a potent mix !!!

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POINT OF NO RETURN - ODDS AGAINST TOMORROW

"Point Of No Return" is an ultra rare track constructed by ODDS AGAINST TOMORROW. This very smooth track was issued out of the SWEET AS label which was based out of Youngstown, Ohio. This track contains some killer musical arrangements stretched over a slow tempo beat.

http://rapidshare.com/files/233121295/18_-_Odds_Against_Tomorrow_-_Point_Of_No_Return.mp3

YOU'VE GOT TO SHOW ME - SAMMY JONES

Sammy Jones was originally from the great state of Ohio. He recorded several top quality tracks that flew under the radar of popular radio during his career. Jones began his career with a doo-wop group in Chicago and then moved on to New York to work with the Hull/Mascot group where he produced several quality songs. From there Sammy moved on to Jenesis and crafted this superb uptown ballad "You've Got To Show Me." After a stint at Jenesis Sammy then made the jump to the Mercury Label.

http://rapidshare.com/files/232739210/SOUL_SOURCE_MYSTERY_TRACK.mp3

I KNOW YOU TOO WELL - THE SENTIMENTALS

This super tight track by THE SENTIMENTALS hit music lovers ears in 1970. It was issued by an independent music label out of Indianapolis, Indiana called KNAP TOWN. There were two versions of this song, the 1st version was a more uptempo version. This is the 2nd version that in my opinion is the perfect tempo for the song. Take a listen and enjoy, I guarantee few will be disappointed with this fabulous song.

http://rapidshare.com/files/232358512/I_KNOW_YOU_TOO_WELL__VERSION_2__-_THE_SENTIMENTALS.mp3

Rance Allen Group - Say My Friend (1977)

Seventies' Spiritual Soul courtesy of Rance Allen’s brilliant vocals and the production and arrangement of the Mizell Brothers. Powerful and excellent !!!

Track Listing

Side 1
1 Truth Is Marching On
2 Reason To Survive
3 Peace Of Mind

Side 2
1 I'm Gonna Make It After All
2 Got To Be Ready
3 You're My Everything
4 Truth Is Marching On - Outro

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Thee Midniters - On Whittier Blvd (1965)

What's to say about the greatest group to come out of East L.A. in the Sixties? Motown, Latin, garage rock influenced by the British invasion, or sublime ballads - you name it, they could do it and they could do it live! My own favourites on this one, without doubt, are the Willie Garcia voiced ballads "I Need Someone" and "Giving Up On Love" - but then again, my dancing and screaming days are over..... Enjoy!

Track listing

Side A
1 Whittier Blvd
2 Stubborn Kind Of Fellow
3 That's All
4 Come Back Baby
5 Empty Heart
6 I Need Someone

Side B
1 Land Of 1000 Dances
2 To Be With You
3 Slow Down
4 Giving Up On Love
5 Money
6 Johnny B Good


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I CAN'T GO ON - DEON JACKSON

Deon Jackson was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on January 26, 1946. He studied clarinet and drums as a child, and while in high school he formed his own vocal group, concurrently performing in area talent shows as a solo act, and composing his own original material. While performing one of those songs at a high school concert, Jackson was discovered by producer Ollie McLaughlin, who'd previously launched the career of soul diva Barbara Lewis; McLaughlin soon produced Jackson's debut single which was a Detroit-area hit. Jackson spent the next two years relentlessly touring the Southeast Michigan school dance and nightclub circuit. In 1966 he issued an LP called "Love Makes the World Go Round." In 1968 he issued this Carla effort "I Can't Go On." Rumors of post-1960s sessions remain unconfirmed, and in the years to follow, Jackson largely made his living touring the Chicago cocktail lounge circuit, never fulfilling the enormous creative and commercial promise of his mid-1960s material, although his peak output remains much-adored by aficionados of classic soul. Most recently Deon has toured in the U.K.

http://rapidshare.com/files/231473210/I_CAN_T_GO_ON_-_DEON_JACKSON.mp3

SUMMER DREAMZ - LA VIDA VOLUME TWO

What do you get when you combine a slice of latin rhythms, a twist of soul and a pinch of rock.........why SUMMER DREAMZ: LA VIDA VOLUME TWO of course. This compilation was inspired by the previous posts of CHANGO & AZTECA. My description of SUMMER DREAMZ: LA VIDA VOLUME TWO would be a hit soundtrack to a 60's - 70's based blockbuster movie that's just waiting to happen. So download the comp, pop open your favorite beverage of choice and soak up the raw energy of SUMMER DREAMZ: LA VIDA VOLUME TWO.

1. INTRO
2. LA VIDA...RALFI PAGAN
3. VEHICLE...WESS & THE AIREDALES
4. THE MEXICAN...BABE RUTH
5. TOO LATE...BLACK SUGAR
6. PERSUASION...SANTANA
7. AIN'T NO LOVE LOST...CURTIS MAYFIELD
8. SLIPPIN' INTO DARKNESS...WAR
9. MIRA PA 'CA...CHANGO
10. WHATCHA GONNA DO...AZTECA
11. MELLOW FEELING PART 1...BARBARA LYNN
12. CALL MY NAME...JOE BATAAN
13. DEVIL WOMAN...CLIFF RICHARD
14. RUBY LEE...BILL WITHERS
15. BROTHERS GONNA WORK IT OUT...WILLIE HUTCH
16. MY LOVE AND I...BARBARA & ERNIE
17. THAT LADY...THE ISLEY BROTHERS
18. THE JUNGLE...BLACK HEAT
19. SUENO...THE RASCALS
20. LITTLE GHETTO BOY...DONNY HATHAWAY

POSTED BY G MAN

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http://rapidshare.com/files/231459394/_SUMMER_DREAMZ-_LA_VIDA_VOLUME_TWO_.zip

Brenda & The Tabulations - Dry Your Eyes (1967)

Recorded in 1967 on the Dionn label in Mono only, this is the debut album from Brenda and the Tabulations, following on their major hit single "Dry Your Eyes". Mere teenagers when they recorded this album, the group hail from Philadelphia, PA. Brenda Payton's strong vocals belie her youth, while the Tabulations (Maurice Coates, Jimmy Jones, and Eddie Jackson) provide great backup. "Dry Your Eyes" will always be one of my own personal favourites. Listen out also for the beautiful "Stay Together Young Lovers", one of their follow-up singles, and an interesting take on the the Beach Boys' "God Only Knows". Enjoy this classic capture of 60's Soul!

Track listing

01 - Dry Your Eyes
02 - Walk On By
03 - God Only Knows
04 - Who's Loving You
05 - Summertime
06 - Where Did Our Love Go
07 - Just Once In A Lifetime
08 - Forever
09 - Stay Together Young Lovers
10 - Hey Boy
11 - Oh Lord, What Are You Doing To Me
12 - The Wash

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RossyBoy's Dance Party Vol 2

Welcome to my second compilation! These are dancers - some Latin, some Northern, some others; some you'll know well and others might just be new to you, but they will tickle your toes and get your feet twitching. You don't have to Dance! Dance! Dance! but at least listen and enjoy! And remember, if you like this compilation (or even if you don't), please leave a comment.

Track Listing

01 - Leroy Williams w Felipe and His Sensationals - Linda Lou
02 - Clarence Carter - Looking For A Fox
03 - Harvey Averne Dozen - Never Learned To Dance
04 - Sugar Pie De Santo - Go Go Power
05 - Gene Chandler - There Was A Time
06 - Showstoppers - Ain't Nothing But A Houseparty
07 - Los Canarios - Get On Your Knees
08 - Robert Tillman - Drop It
09 - Robert Parker - Let's Go Baby (Where The Action Is)
10 - James Carr - A Losing Game
11 - Impressions - You've Been Cheatin'
12 - Santells - So Fine
13 - Ikettes - Camel Walk
14 - Rex Garvin & The Mighty Cravers - You Don't Need No Help Pt. 1
15 - Harvey Lee & The Marauders - Oogaloo
16 - Calvin Scott - Cry Like A Baby
17 - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Gong To A Go-Go
18 - Erma Franklin - Gotta Find Me A Lover
19 - Lamont Dozier - Money (That's What I Want)
20 - Marvin Gaye - After The Dance


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Azteca - Azteca (1972)

Track listing

01 - La Piedra Del Sol
02 - Mamita Linda
03 - Ain't Got No Special Woman
04 - Empty Prophet
05 - Can't Take The Funk Out Of Me
06 - Peace Everybody
07 - Non Pacem
08 - Ah! Ah!
09 - Love Not Then
10 - Azteca
11 - Theme: La Piedra Del Sol

There was an explosion of great Latin groups in the late 60's and early 70's, such as Malo, Santana, El Chicano, Tierra and Chango. The diverse but sophisticated funk, soul and Latin sounds of Azteca rank them amongst these greats. The band originated in the Fruitvale district of East Oakland, California, and was led by Pete and Coke Escovedo This is their first album from 1972. Be prepared for a feast - enjoy!

Posted by RossyBoy

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TRYING TO BECOME A MILLIONAIRE - THE CALIFORNIA PLAYBOYS

Here's a a very good, rare album by THE CALIFORNIA PLAYBOYS titled "Trying To Become A Millionaire." This is an energetic northern soul LP with a hot rhythm section that can barely contain themselves, even on "Someone New", a tight ballad that may be the best cut. Every song is either a gem or deep cut waiting to be mined for soul/funk/r&b comps--though the sound is unmistakably early 70s, the drum and bass flirt with disco grooves. Lester Young is an exceptional singer but never overcompensates, and neither does the band, though all involved have the talent to do so. This could've easily been a known classic with the right promotion.

http://rapidshare.com/files/228880393/the_california_playboys_-_trying_to_become_a_millionaire__r_r_____1983.zip

CHANGO (1975) - CHANGO

This album doesn't actually fall under the category of stone cold 60s and 70s O.G. SOUL but none the less, it is a fantastic album and I thought it was only fair that I share this with everyone. Lead guitarist George Tacktikos performs strong guitar solos, especially on "Caminando" and "Chango." Thomas Alletto plays a mean organ, and Pepe Gomez gets down as the lead singer. This first LP blends raw energy with a bit of pop. The tracks "Walk on Hell" and "Caminando," are truly the group's finest moment on the LP. Other songs alternate with fast paced numbers and slow instrumentals. "Solid Karma" is another stand out. This album was clearly well-produced and thought over, the song order being just right. Anyone that enjoys early Santana will truly enjoy this album.

POSTED BY G MAN

http://rapidshare.com/files/228909359/chango75.zip

RossyBoy's Prime Cuts Vol 1

Tracklisting

01 - Thee Royal Jesters - Get Out My Life Woman
02 - Harvey Averne Dozen - Think It Over
03 - Allison & Calvin Turner - What Is This
04 - The Masqueraders - Wake Up Fool
05 - Zilla Mayes - All I Want Is You
06 - Sarah James & The Soul Babies - Takin' Care Of Business
07 - Judy Freeman - Don't Do It Anymore
08 - Rozetta Johnson - It's Been So Nice
09 - The Vanguards - It's Too Late For Love
10 - Chubby & The Turnpikes - I Know The Inside Story
11 - Sunny & The Sunliners - Should I Take You Home
12 - Freddy Hill & The Reno Bops - Mr Lucky
13 - Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Together
14 - Bobo Mr Soul - Hitchhike To Heartbreak Road
15 - Six Pack - Weep No More
16 - Skip Jackson - Promise That You'll Wait
17 - Superbs - So Glad You're Home
18 - Patti Labelle & The Bluebelles - All Or Nothing
19 - Lezli Valentine - I've Got To Keep On Loving You
20 - Rance Allen Group - Reasons To Survive

I hope you enjoy this set of Soul tracks, some of them very
hard-to-find ! If you do like these, please leave a comment.
It may even encourage me to produce some more volumes
of similar great Soul music !

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SOLOE'S OLDIES VOLUME TEN

Back again with another edtiion of Soloe's Oldies. Today we bring you Volume 10. The twenty tracks on this compilation were carefully selected by one of East L.A.'s top notch oldies / soul experts and co-producer of the cd Soloe.

Track 2 of this killer comp features The Whispers singing "I Was Born When You Kissed Me." The group was comprised of:
Nicholas Caldwell, Walter Scott, Wallace 'Scotty' Scott, Marcus Hutson Gordy Harmon (who departed in 1973)
and
Leaveil Degree.
The Whispers were formed in 1963, in the Watts Area, South Central Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
The group were formed, originally, by Nicholas Caldwell and the late Marcus Hutson as the Eden Singers in 1963.
The group became the Whispers after the Scott twins and Gordy Harmon had been recruited to the ranks.
The Whispers signed to the Dore label and in 1964 released 'I Was Born When You Kissed Me.'

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Track Listing:

1. SHY GIRL...JOHNNY & THE EXPRESSIONS
2. I WAS BORN WHEN YOU KISSED ME...THE WHISPERS
3. I'M HIP TO YOU...RENALDO DOMINO
4. I CAN'T HELP MYSELF...BARBARA MASON
5. EVERYBODY'S LAUGHING...THE ESQUIRES
6. DARLING BLESS YOU...THE FAWNS
7. BETTER NOT LIVE OUTSIDE YOUR HEART...ENERGY
8. BABY DON'T YOU GO...THE PERFECTIONS
9. THAT DAY WHEN SHE NEEDED ME...THE CONTOURS
10. CASANOVA (YOU'RE PLAYING DAYS ARE OVER)...RUBY ANDREWS
11. WITH A BROKEN HEART...SOUL PUSHERS
12. TOO YOUNG FOR ME...THE AMBASSADORS
13. MUCH BETTER OFF...SMOKEY ROBINSON & THE MIRACLES
14. WHAT MAKES ME LOVE YOU...THE SEQUINS
15. IT'S MY TIME...THE DREW-VELS
16. I WANNA KNOW RIGHT NOW...TIMOTHY WILSON
17. SAD SAD STORY...THE ETHICS
18. LOVE MEDITATION...TASTE OF LOVE
19. SHE TOOK YOU FOR A RIDE...AARON NEVILLE
20. I NEED YOUR LOVE...PATTI LABELLE & THE BLUEBELLES

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James Brown - Live At The Apollo (1963)

Recorded at the Apollo Theater in Harlem and released in 1963, in 2003 the album was ranked number 24 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. In 2004, it was one of 50 recordings chosen that year by the Library of Congress to be added to the National Recording Register. Live at the Apollo was recorded on the night of October 24, 1962 at Brown's own expense. Although not credited on the album cover or label, Brown's vocal group, The Famous Flames (Bobby Byrd, Bobby Bennett, and Lloyd Stallworth), played an important co-starring role in Live at the Apollo, and are included with Brown by M.C. Fats Gonder in the album's intro. Brown's record label, King Records, originally opposed releasing the album, believing that a live album featuring no new songs would not be profitable. The label finally relented under pressure from Brown and his manager Bud Hobgood. To King's surprise, Live at the Apollo was an amazingly rapid seller. It spent 66 weeks on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart, peaking at #2. Many record stores, especially in the southeast U.S., found themselves unable to keep up with the demand for the product, eventually ordering several cases at a time. R&B disc jockeys often would play side 1 in its entirety, pausing (usually to insert commercials) only to return to play side 2 in full as well. The side break occurred in the middle of the long track "Lost Someone". In keeping with the live, continous feel of this album, it is presented to you here as only 2 mp3 files, each representing one side of the record.

Track listing

Introduction To James Brown and The Famous Flames (by Fats Gonder) - 1:49
I’ll Go Crazy - 2:05
Try Me - 2:14
Think - 1:45
I Don't Mind - 2:28
Lost Someone - 10:43
Medley: Please, Please, Please/You’ve Got The Power/I Found Someone/Why Do You Do Me/I Want You So Bad/I Love You, Yes I Do/Strange Things Happen/Bewildered/Please, Please, Please - 6:27
Night Train - 3:26


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DO YOU WANNA DO A THING (1976) - BLOODSTONE

BLOODSTONE was formed in 1962 in Kansas City, Missouri and produced this very fine album in 1976. This vinyl LP was issued by LONDON RECORDS. YOU WANNA DO A THING is an album that casually drifts back and forth between sweet soul and high energy funk.

1. Stand Up, Let's Party
2. If You Wanna Be My Baby
3. Just Like In The Movies
4. Do You Wanna Do A Thing
5. Shake The Building
6. This Is It
7. When We're Doin' It
8. Give Me Your Heart

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Do you have the time (1972) - THE YOUNGHEARTS

This album by THE YOUNGHEARTS was issued in 1972 under the 20TH CENTURY LABEL. DO YOU HAVE THE TIME is a mix of sweet soul and some very tight funk. This album was shortly followed by a second 20th Century outing entitled 'A Taste Of The Younghearts' (including musical arrangements from H.B.Barnum). Following that THE YOUNGHEARTS moved to ABC RECORDS.

POSTED BY G MAN

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The Impressions - Big Sixteen (1964)

Many soul fans will agree that The Impressions' "Big Sixteen" is a cornerstone to any serious collection of soul music. Just look at the tracklisting - here you'll find Gypsy Woman, Keep On Pushing, I'm So Proud and People Get Ready, to name but a few of its unchallenged contenders for any musical Hall Of Fame. These, and the other 12 sumptuous, soulful songs featured, have few equals in the annals of American music. The exquisite harmonies of Curtis Mayfield, Sam Gooden and Fred Cash make them one of the the finest soul groups of all time. Sixteen tracks , then, comprising some of the greatest soul recordings ever made - unquestionably Impressive!

LP Tracklist

Grow Closer Together
Minstrel And Queen
I'm The One Who Loves You
Sad, Sad Girl And Boy
You Must Believe Me
Woman's Got Soul
People Get Ready
It's All Right
Never Let Me Go
Keep On Pushing
I'm So Proud
Talking About My Baby
Gypsy Woman
Amen
Meeting Over Yonder
I Need You

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TO GET YOU BACK AGAIN - KAREN SMALL

"To Get You Back Again" by Karen Small was issued on the Venus Label. The track made its debut back in 1966.

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The Dells Greatest Hits (1969)

"And when your hair has turned to silver, and the days of our youth have left us far behind, golden, golden memories we'll keep in our minds, and we'll always be...” listening to the Dells !

In 1967, The Dells teamed up with writer/producer Bobby Miller, who wrote and produced most of The Dells greatest hits, and arranger Charles Stepney (co producer of Earth Wind and Fire). This union produced 44 rhythm and blues chart records, including three (3) number one R&B hits: "Oh What A Night," which became a million seller in 1956 and again in 1969; "Stay In My Corner", the very first million seller single that was 6 minutes and 10 seconds long, and "Give Your Baby A Standing Ovation" (million seller 1973). The mighty “Stay In My Corner” is in this album, as well as “Always Together”, whose lyrics are quoted above and my own personal favorite, the upbeat dancer “Wear It On Our Face”.

The Dells Greatest Hits - tracklist
Side A

1 - Stay In My Corner
2 - Always Together
3 - There Is
4 - Love Is So Simple
5 - Please Don't Change Me Now
6 - Wear It On On Our Face
Side B

1 - Make Sure (You Have Someone Who Loves You)
2 - O-O, I Love You
3 - Does Anybody Know I'm Here
4 - Hallways Of My Mind
5 - The Change We Go Thru For Love
6 - I Can't Do Enough

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Mr. New York and the East Side Kids (1971) - JOE BATAAN

A sparkling collection of work from the one and only -- the amazing Joe Bataan, easily one of the most soulful cats to come out of the Spanish Harlem scene! This album is a sweet blend of Latin rhythms and Latin soul influences.

TRACK LISTING:

1.)My Opera
2.) Aguanta la Lengua
3.) Chili Beans
4.) When We Get Married
5.) The Prayer
6.) Puerto Rico Me Llama
7.) Es Tu Cosa
8.) Make Me Smile
9.) More Today Then Yesterday
10.) Juan Juan Lechero

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Tears Full of Soul: In the Basement

This album is similar to Dave Godin's Deep SouL Treasures cd series. The album was compiled by David Cole from the In The Basement Magazine. The two cd album is filled with superb mid-tempo songs and ballads.

Disc: 1
1. I'm Glad - James, Jimmy (1)
2. Talk That Talk - Odds & Ends
3. Weep For Me - Brown Sugar & Clydie King
4. I Just Wan't To Be Loved - Charles, Lee
5. Time Is Love - Black Ivory
6. Old Before My Time - Barnes, Gloria
7. Don't Leave Me Baby - Gant, Ray & The Arabian Knights
8. I Wonder Whay She's Doing - Soul Generation
9. It's So Easy - Dennis, Pat
10. You Were Gone - Benton, Brook
11. Girl Don't Let Me Down - Trumains
12. Love On A Two Way Street - Valentine, Lezli
13. Please Let Me Come Home - Brimmer, Charles
14. Story Of Our Love - Carstairs
15. I Can't Make It Alone - Jones, Linda
16. On The Real Side - Keith, Tommy
17. Let Me Be Your Friend - Dynamics (1)
18. Little Bit Of Love - Cotton, Charen

Disc: 2
1. Hell Of A Fix - Jarvis, Marion
2. You're Living In A Dream World - Continental 4
3. What Can I Do - Martin, Val
4. Do My Best - Carn, Jean
5. Not On The Outside - Positive Express
6. Right Place Wrong Time - Patterson, Bobby
7. Girl I'm Gonna Miss You - Youngblood, Lonnie
8. One Chance - Communicators & Black Experiences Band
9. I'm So Lost - Greene, Mark
10. Don't Ask For 24 Hours - Knight, Jean
11. Where Were You (When I Needed You) - Briscoe, Jimmy & The Little Beavers
12. I Care For You - Williams, Louis
13. Telegram - Mills, Eleanore
14. I'm So Lonely - Barons (3)
15. I Can't Take No More Chances - Moses, Lee
16. He's Gone - Phillips, Susan
17. What About Me - First Class (2)
18. Unaddressed Letter - Cortez, Dave 'Baby'

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