Prince - The Glory Years - A Documentary Review. DVD. (Label: , Cat.No: )
Prince is perhaps the most original and innovative artist to have emerged over the past 25 years and he continues to release startling new material and sell out electric live shows at an alarming rate. It cannot be denied that it was during the 1980s that this maveric performer's star shone brightest. Prince - The Glory Years is a documentary film which reviews and re-captures this golden decade and with the aid of his friends, colleagues fellow musicians and other notable contributors it helps discover why Prince Nelson simply stole the 80s music scene as his own. Features live and studio footage. NTSC Region 0.
Edwin Starr was an integral part of the soul, Motown and dance floor scene from the mid 50’s until his untimely death in 2003. With a string of major UK hits to his name including S.O.S, Twenty Five Miles, War, Happy Radio, Contact and I Have Faith In You, Edwin Starr remained a hero on England’s Northern Soul circuit, where his energy and dedication to delivering a quality performance was greatly appreciated.Here on DVD , narrated by Edwin himself together with valued contributions from Lillian Kyle (Edwin’s Manager), Angelo Starr (his brother and leader of the band) and Ian Levine (top Northern Soul DJ and songwriter). This 108 minute music rockumentary weaves the tale of Edwin Starr’s life through music and words, from his early Motown days to the UK disco and Northern Soul scene, from Wigan Casino to the Twisted Wheel.. Tracks:Twenty Five Miles,War, I Get The Sweetest Feeling, My Girl, Let’s Stay Together, I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Backstreet, S.O.S, (Stop Her On Sight) I Have Faith In You, Headline News, Time Darling, Darling Baby, Where Is The Sound, Smooth Contact, Happy Radio. Region 2, Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Full FrameSound: Dolby DigitalRunning Time: 108 minutesMain Language: English.
Ethel Ennis - This Is Ethel Ennis. CD. (Label: Poker, Cat.No: DECKCD 108)
Baltimore native Ethel Ennis is an American national treasure. Famous for being the first singer to sing the National Anthem a capella (at Richard Nixon's 1973 presidential inauguration), she was loved by Sinatra and her home city where she became cultural ambassador in the late '70's. Collected here is her 1958 RCA debut album, available on CD for the first time alongside ten non album 45's from the mid 60's. A brilliant jazz singer capable of some really warm vocal performances, this would be a fine addition to anyone's collection. Booklet includes liner notes, memorabilia and label repro's.
Delfonics - La La Means I Love You / Sounds Of Sexy Soul. CD. (Label: Kent Soul, Cat.No: CDKEND 287)
First ever UK CD issue for these two pioneering Philly Soul albums, by one of the most unique and beloved groups ever to emerge from the City Of Brotherly Love. Twenty four tracks in total, mastered from the original Philly Groove/Bell production tapes.
Desperately collectable Southern Soul from the early 70s, produced and mostly written by genre giant Jerry Williams a.k.a. Swamp Dogg.Recorded in Muscle Shoals, AL and Macon, GA with A-list musicians in attendance, many of these tracks have not appeared on any format or have disappeared not long after their intial release. Collecting together Phillips thirty seven year old album and Bette Williams variosu 45 releases of the era, this CD collection has twenty one tacks in total.
Tommy Tate - I'm So Satisfied - The Complete Koko Recordings And More. CD. (Label: Kent Soul, Cat.No: CDKEND 289)
Superior Muscle Shoals-recorded Southern (and Northern) soul from a hero of fans of both genres. These twenty tracks are everyting he recorded for Koko and Stax between between 1971 and 1977. A muched sought after release, the last decent compilation of his work was out on limited edition over a decade ago.
Dells - Always Together - Great Chess Ballads. CD. (Label: Shout!, Cat.No: SHOUT 38)
Twenty one track celebration of the great Chicago soul legends. Although they have a big dance and Northern Soul following, this album will appeal to the fans of their laid back lovers tracks. Collected here are a selection of tracks which were hit singles and notable album tracks. Booklet contains informative notes and anabundance of label repro's and memorabilia.
Jeffreys had long been held in high regard by the US artistic community when he released this album in 1981.Released after extensive tours with Toots & the Maytals and Jimmy Cliff, this was the singer songwriters first album on the Epic label. This is classic Garland, his fine blend of pop, rock, reggae and soul here boosted by apearances from guests: David Johansen, Nona Hendryx, Lou Reed, Adrian Belew, Randy & Michael Brecker. The CD features 7 bonus tracks, 4 of which are taken from the American CD reissue of the album,plus re-mastered versions of the 1981 single '96 Tears / Escape Goat Dub', finished off with thes eminal track 'Hail Hail Rock 'N' Roll'. Booklet features an extensive discography covering Garland's thirty-seven years plus in the music industry.
Available for the first time on CD in the UK, this reissue of the excellent 1983 album, co-produced by Garland Jeffreys and legendary US record producer, BobClearmountain. The album features 4 bonus tracks, all well known Garland Jeffreys titles, including the singles 'WildIn The Streets' and '35 Millimeter Dreams'. All four recordings are taken from the 1982 album "Rock'N' Roll Adult". His last album for nine years.
Isaac Hayes - Live At Montreux 2005. DVD. (Label: Eagle Vision, Cat.No: EREDV650)
DVD of the Soul legend's most recent Montreux appearance. This is the first live concert DVD release for Hayes, whose career dates back to the start of the sixties; he has had top selling singles, released ground breaking albums, composed the Grammy and Oscar winning film score for "Shaft", supplied the voice of Chef in "South Park" (before all that bother over Scientology) and written innumerable hit songs for other artists. Sadly no "Chocolate Salty Balls", the former South Park Star does dip into his vast back catalogue: "Theme From Shaft", "Walk On By", "Joy", "Don’t Let Go." PAL / REGION 2 / MAIN FEATURE: 122 MINS
Formed from the ashes of Arrival and Joe Cocker’s Grease Band, Kokomo were a fantastic live act and one of the more authentic UK funk bands of the 1970's, who drew great reviews on the seminal 1975 Naughty Rhythms tour with Dr. Feelgood. Collected here are their first two albums on one disc. Often compared to the Average White Band (Kokomo were infinitely better), their stunning debut includes an extended version of Bobby Womack's "I Can Understand It" plus eight other songs. Rise and Shine! stands as the finest British funk album of the 1970s, it is the sound of a band successfully capturing their live attack in the studio something not found on any of their contemporaries releases of the mid 70's.
The first compilation to take a definitive look at the ten year runs of the XL and Sounds of Memphis labels, run by an ex-Sun Records songwriter and liquor distributor. Specialising in uptempo soul, there are also moments of stripped down Southern Soul and rare dance floor records. From 1965 -1975, these labels featured: Spencer Wiggins, Dan Greer, The Ovations, Anne Hodge, Barbara and the Browns, Vision, as well as Billy Cee and Freedom Express, all represented over these twenty two tracks. Booklet benefits from selections from the massive Sounds Of Memphis photo archive and interviews with the reclusive Stan Kessler, label co-owner Gene Luchessi and Charles Chalmers.
Main Ingredient - Spinning Around - The Singles 1967-1975. CD. (Label: Kent Soul, Cat.No: CDKEND 274)
One of soul music’s most esteemed vocal groups, between 1969 and 1975 they chalked up 14 US R&B / Soul chart hits but the group never made a consistant dent on the UK charts. Pioneers of the Quiet Storm R&B sound and a big fan of lush ballads, this twenty two track collection covers their first ten years on the RCA Victor label, including their first two releases as The Insiders. This productive period in their history covers the loss of their lead singer Donald McPherson to Leukaemia and the rise of his replacement Cuba Gooding Sr.
Allen Toussaint - What Is Success - The Scepter And Bell Recordings. CD. (Label: Kent Soul, Cat.No: CDKEND 286)
Toussaint's second solo album, the first that he released under his own name (originally titled Toussaint) augmented with the A's and B-sides of three 45's from the same era. First out in 1970, this was largely overlooked but is now considered to be a masterpiece of the time; it is a showcase for both Toussaint’s widely admired piano playing and his unique bluesy voice. Sixteen tracks in total, including: "Working In The Coalmine", "From A Whisper To A Scream", "The Chokin' Kind" and "Number Nine."
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Prince is perhaps the most original and innovative artist to have emerged over the past 25 years and he continues to release startling new material and sell out electric live shows at an alarming rate. It cannot be denied that it was during the 1980s that this maveric performer's star shone brightest. Prince - The Glory Years is a documentary film which reviews and re-captures this golden decade and with the aid of his friends, colleagues fellow musicians and other notable contributors it helps discover why Prince Nelson simply stole the 80s music scene as his own. Features live and studio footage. NTSC Region 0.)
Edwin Starr was an integral part of the soul, Motown and dance floor scene from the mid 50’s until his untimely death in 2003. With a string of major UK hits to his name including S.O.S, Twenty Five Miles, War, Happy Radio, Contact and I Have Faith In You, Edwin Starr remained a hero on England’s Northern Soul circuit, where his energy and dedication to delivering a quality performance was greatly appreciated.Here on DVD , narrated by Edwin himself together with valued contributions from Lillian Kyle (Edwin’s Manager), Angelo Starr (his brother and leader of the band) and Ian Levine (top Northern Soul DJ and songwriter). This 108 minute music rockumentary weaves the tale of Edwin Starr’s life through music and words, from his early Motown days to the UK disco and Northern Soul scene, from Wigan Casino to the Twisted Wheel.. Tracks:Twenty Five Miles,War, I Get The Sweetest Feeling, My Girl, Let’s Stay Together, I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Backstreet, S.O.S, (Stop Her On Sight) I Have Faith In You, Headline News, Time Darling, Darling Baby, Where Is The Sound, Smooth Contact, Happy Radio. Region 2, Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Full FrameSound: Dolby DigitalRunning Time: 108 minutesMain Language: English.)
Baltimore native Ethel Ennis is an American national treasure. Famous for being the first singer to sing the National Anthem a capella (at Richard Nixon's 1973 presidential inauguration), she was loved by Sinatra and her home city where she became cultural ambassador in the late '70's. Collected here is her 1958 RCA debut album, available on CD for the first time alongside ten non album 45's from the mid 60's. A brilliant jazz singer capable of some really warm vocal performances, this would be a fine addition to anyone's collection. Booklet includes liner notes, memorabilia and label repro's.)
First ever UK CD issue for these two pioneering Philly Soul albums, by one of the most unique and beloved groups ever to emerge from the City Of Brotherly Love. Twenty four tracks in total, mastered from the original Philly Groove/Bell production tapes. )
Desperately collectable Southern Soul from the early 70s, produced and mostly written by genre giant Jerry Williams a.k.a. Swamp Dogg.Recorded in Muscle Shoals, AL and Macon, GA with A-list musicians in attendance, many of these tracks have not appeared on any format or have disappeared not long after their intial release. Collecting together Phillips thirty seven year old album and Bette Williams variosu 45 releases of the era, this CD collection has twenty one tacks in total.)
Superior Muscle Shoals-recorded Southern (and Northern) soul from a hero of fans of both genres. These twenty tracks are everyting he recorded for Koko and Stax between between 1971 and 1977. A muched sought after release, the last decent compilation of his work was out on limited edition over a decade ago.)
Twenty one track celebration of the great Chicago soul legends. Although they have a big dance and Northern Soul following, this album will appeal to the fans of their laid back lovers tracks. Collected here are a selection of tracks which were hit singles and notable album tracks. Booklet contains informative notes and anabundance of label repro's and memorabilia.)
Available for the first time on CD in the UK, this reissue of the excellent 1983 album, co-produced by Garland Jeffreys and legendary US record producer, BobClearmountain. The album features 4 bonus tracks, all well known Garland Jeffreys titles, including the singles 'WildIn The Streets' and '35 Millimeter Dreams'. All four recordings are taken from the 1982 album "Rock'N' Roll Adult". His last album for nine years. )
Formed from the ashes of Arrival and Joe Cocker’s Grease Band, Kokomo were a fantastic live act and one of the more authentic UK funk bands of the 1970's, who drew great reviews on the seminal 1975 Naughty Rhythms tour with Dr. Feelgood. Collected here are their first two albums on one disc. Often compared to the Average White Band (Kokomo were infinitely better), their stunning debut includes an extended version of Bobby Womack's "I Can Understand It" plus eight other songs. Rise and Shine! stands as the finest British funk album of the 1970s, it is the sound of a band successfully capturing their live attack in the studio something not found on any of their contemporaries releases of the mid 70's.)
One of soul music’s most esteemed vocal groups, between 1969 and 1975 they chalked up 14 US R&B / Soul chart hits but the group never made a consistant dent on the UK charts. Pioneers of the Quiet Storm R&B sound and a big fan of lush ballads, this twenty two track collection covers their first ten years on the RCA Victor label, including their first two releases as The Insiders. This productive period in their history covers the loss of their lead singer Donald McPherson to Leukaemia and the rise of his replacement Cuba Gooding Sr.)
Toussaint's second solo album, the first that he released under his own name (originally titled Toussaint) augmented with the A's and B-sides of three 45's from the same era. First out in 1970, this was largely overlooked but is now considered to be a masterpiece of the time; it is a showcase for both Toussaint’s widely admired piano playing and his unique bluesy voice. Sixteen tracks in total, including: "Working In The Coalmine", "From A Whisper To A Scream", "The Chokin' Kind" and "Number Nine."