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This was Bobby,s debut album in the studio.Bobby Patterson is similar to many other Dallas based blues musicians, he is a vocalist and multi instrumentalist who continued the soul tradition of people like Bobby 'Blue' Bland, Otis Redding and Wilson Pickett. However, unlike some of these other singers, Patterson has worked in all aspects of the blues/soul record business. Patterson is a songwriter, a producer, a promotion man, and a label owner, an everything man! Bobby began performing when he was 10, playing guitar and drums. While still in his early teens, he formed a band called the Royal Rockers, who won talent contests in and around Dallas. In 1957, one of the talent contests led to a trip to California to track a single for Liberty Records, which was never released. Bobby then went on to nearby Arlington College, where one of his classmates was the son of a local record company owner. In 1962, Patterson recorded 'You Just Got To Understand' for Abnak Records. The single wasn't terribly successful, but it convinced the label's owner, John Abnak, to start a soul division, called Jetstar Records which you should know a little about from recent posts. Bobby recorded for Jetstar for the next six years, becoming a songwriter, producer and promotion man in the process. Bobby's regional hits, all self-penned, on the Jetstar label included 'Let Them Talk' (also popularized by Little Willie John) and, with his Mustangs, 'I'm Leroy, I'll Take Her,' 'Broadway Ain't Funky No More,' 'T.C.B. Or T.Y.A.,' 'My Thing Is Your Thing,' 'The Good Old Days' and 'I'm In Love With You.' In 1969, after a string of regional hits, Abnak Records folded and Patterson recorded his own self-produced album. Shortly after that, he quit recording under his own name to produce and promote records made by other artists. As a producer, Patterson has worked with Fontella Bass, Chuck Jackson, Ted Taylor, Shay Holiday, Roscoe Robinson, The Montclairs, Tommie Young and Little Johnny Taylor. Patterson's songs have been recorded by Albert King ('That's What The Blues Is All About') and the Fabulous Thunderbirds, who recorded and had success with his 'How Do You Spell Love?'. Patterson has been back on the comeback trail, recording and releasing an album, 'Second Coming', in 1996 on his own Dallas based Proud Records.'Second Coming' is a good introduction to Patterson's music,however, for a greater portfolio overview of Pattersons recorded output, you'll have to search out his 45 rpm singles. This is a cracker of a debut album believe me, with some of his best NS dancers included! This guy is up there with the greats although unknown outside soul circles.7 albums in total and more to come in the future as i bought the lot when released.I have already posted his Kent CD way back.
This is without doubt one of the greatest jazz/Funk albums ever recorded!...not a dud track in sight,all beautifully crafted tracks that appealed to both Soul & jazz fans alike back in the day,and still no release on CD and rarely seen on any blogs/forums....just check out the tasters & ignore the first few seconds. he has recorded 12 albums in total 9 of which were solo projects. This is my fave album of his out of everything he has done, i have all his albums and may bang up more...for a full bio go to his Website as it makes interesting reading if you dig his music. i defy anyone to dislike this album i rate it so highly.
I did a full bio on Barbara when i posted her Motown Collection way,way back but this album contains a few tracks not on there. Super looking lady in her day,Singer,Actress,Model...Adored by her legions on UK NSS & European fans alike.
Here,s a great rare album that seldom comes up for sale these days on the old italian label. The LP only has 13 Tracks where as the CD has 15. Thanks to Bill Aers for the nudge.Well known names from the world of the fusion greats! A couple of tracks played out on the NSS included.
Performances from the BBC archive by acclaimed soul singers listed below. This really has some rare footage not to be missed!
Arthur Conley - Sweet Soul Music Al Green - Let's Stay Together Aretha Franklin - I Say A Little Prayer Percy Sledge - When a Man Loves a Woman Dusty Springfield - Get Ready The Neville Brothers - Tell It Like It Is Curtis Mayfield - We Gotta Have Peace Sam Moore - I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down Bill Withers - Ain't No Sunshine Ann Peebles - Bouncing Back Gladys Knight & the Pips - Friendship Train Dan Penn & Spooner Oldham - I'm Your Puppet Bobby Womack - I Wish He Didn't Trust Me So Much William Bell & Texas - Private Number Aretha Franklin - Don't Play That Song Isaac Hayes - When Something Is Wrong With My Baby Solomon Burke & Jools Holland - Don't Give Up on Me Dusty Springfield - Get Ready
I love the old sounds of R&B etc so i thought it was time to bang up a great album featuring Philly once more. In 2021 Philadelphia International, perhaps second only to Motown as one of the best known labels the world has ever known, celebrated its 50th Anniversary. It seems therefore appropriate to look at Philadelphia's R&B, Doo wop and early soul roots that inspired Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff to stop performing and form their own record labels in the mid-60s. The city was home to a great many labels who helped to usher in the sound of what came to be called soul music, Cameo Parkway, V-Tone, Swan, Fairmount,Phil L A, and Heritage are all represented. The talent that emerged on these labels left an indelible impression on the development of soul music and includes Garnet Mimms (in The Gainors), Bobby Parker, The Orlons,Dee Dee Sharp,Don Covay and Lee Andrews to name just a few on here. There are 29 vintage soul tracks by some of the greatest artists to have emerged from the city of Philadelphia, many played in the R&B rooms on the northern scene. It pays to go back to the roots of our music to remind us how it all developed into the music we all love and enjoy.
New Orleans Funk Experience collects together 24 rare and raw Funk and
Soul gems from artists associated with The Big Easy. Featuring rare
tracks from Lee Dorsey, Betty Harris and Eddie Bo on labels such as
Ace, Amy, SSS, Seven B, Deesu, Instant and Tou-Sea. Many of these tracks
have never before been available on CD before 2010. Compilers Andy Smith and
Dean Rudland might prefer killer breaks to fully functioning songs, but
there are enough of both here to maintain interest, with some
Northern Soul dancers among the chicken scratch guitar. Larry Darnell's excellent "Son of a Slave" is a
stand out moment. There's no resisting the clattering rhythms and unfettered emotions of songs such as Betty Harris' evergreen `Mean Man'. In the words of Gus "The Groove" Lewis: "Lay back, relax, and let the groove move you" ..A truly Fantastic album with all genres of soul catered for!
Not to be confused with the peoples Choice group from Detroit. Peoples Choice were formed by Frank Brunson in Philadelphia during the early 70's, they evolved from The Fashions who had 3 45,s released. Signing to Philadelphia International Records (PIR), they worked with writer / producer Leon Huff (without Kenny Gamble on this occasion) on 'Do It Any Way You Wanna' (UK Top 40,1975), a Philadelphia International dance classic. Further Philadelphia International albums were 'We Got Rhythm' (1976) and 'Turn Me Loose' (1978), including 'Jam Jam Jam' (UK Top 40). In total they recorded 6 albums on PIR,TSOP,Casablanca,TPC, & Mercury. Shortly afterwards The group separated and disbanded.I have all their albums so if anyone wants any individual one contact me and i,ll gladly post up for you. This great 2 x CD gathers all their big hits and then some!
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Line Up
Frank Brunson (vocals and keyboards) David Thompson (drums and percussion) Valerie Brown and Marc Reed (vocals) Darnell Jordan and Johnnie Hightower (guitars) Clifton Gamble (keyboards) Bill Rodgers (keyboards) Stanley Thomas (bass and vocals)
This is the reissue of this
infamous "X-Rated" funk LP, recorded during the series of 1976-1978 Paul
Winley studio sessions that also resulted in the Harlem Underground
Band's album that has been posted up previously. Smokey vocals,
light and funky guitar workouts, and the hilarious, perfect first-date
song "Sweet Taste Of Love," featuring overdubbed orgasmic groaning
from... who knows? ...Ann Winley ?. Allegedly recorded in 1966 with a young George Benson who twelve years later sued label owner Paul Winley to
halt the use of the tapes. Although Mr. Benson won the case it was
already a bit too late as this hazed out ode to smoking reefer would furnish a break for hip hop's burgeoning breakbeat culture.
The L.A. Boppers were a multi racial band which began as soul group Side Effect's backup band in Los Angeles, but in the early '80's found limited success on their own. The L.A. Boppers were originally formed by Augie Johnson and his At Home Productions set up. Originally just known as the Boppers for their first Fantasy outing in 1978 (including 'Somethings Missing'), they recorded, additionally, for both Mercury and MCA from 1980 until 1982. 1980 saw the release of 'The L.A. Boppers', following a band name change, which included the popular 'Watching Life'. The album enjoyed the vocal input of Miki Howard a powerful songstress who has worked with numerous outfits in the black music world. There followed 'Bop Time' in 1981 and 'Make Mine Bop' in 1982. They enjoyed one Top 30 R & B single, 'Is This The Best (Bop-Doo-Wah)', in 1980. Vance Tenorts distinctive lead vocals have been absent from the music scene since 1982, apart from a brief stint on backing vocals for Yasuko Agawa on her 'Gravy' LP in 1984.
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The Line Up
Vance 'Mad Dog' Tenort (percussion / vocals) John 'Iron Lips' Ervin (trombone / flute) Dave 'The Groover' Grover (trumpet / flugelhorn / baritone horn / slide trumpet) Stan 'Be-Bop' Martin (trumpet / flugelhorn) Bob 'The Professor' Greve (tenor / soprano / baritone sax / flute / bass clarinet) Chuck 'The German' Brooke (tenor / alto sax / flute) Kevin 'Shake Your Booty' Davis (keyboards / vocals / yamaha electric piano) Ed 'Funky Fingers' Luna (guitar / vocals) Ed 'Funky Thumbs' Reddick Jnr. (bass / vocals) Kenny Styles (guitar) Michael Stanton (keyboards) Dean Gant (keyboards) Gerry Davis (drums) Scott Martin (alto sax) Chuck Brook (alto sax) Andy Martin (trombone) Steve Madaio (trumpet) Greg Prechel (trumpet) Richard Bullock (bass trombone) Robert 'The Popper' Griffin (drums / vocals)
Esther was born Queen Esther Marrow in Newport Virginia in 1941. She received a scholarship in theater in the university of Texas, and moved to Austin. After five years in austin, New York beckoned and Queen Esther enrolled at another College where she received a B.A. in screenwriting. Esther began singing professionally in the early 60s and her big break came in 1965 when she was asked by Duke Ellington to take part in his ground breaking Concert of Sacred Music at the Grace Cathedral in San Francisco. Marrow toured with the Duke Ellington Band as well as Harry Belafonte and came to the attention of Bob Thiele who recorded and released this debut album on his Flying Dutchman label in 1969. Musically, it’s a compelling mix of funk and soul, occupying similar terrain to Alice Clark’s great album that was released on Mainstream in 1972. For example, Jesse Stone’s ‘Money Honey’ is given a crunching funk arrangement and is one of three tracks that tempt collectors to pay big money for an original copy. ‘Walk Tall’ and ‘Chains of Love’ are the other two. ‘Chains Of Love’ was originally recorded in Detroit by J. J. Barnes and became a Northern Soul classic. ‘Walk Tall’ is one of the album’s highlights and features music originally written by pianist Joe Zawinul of weather Report and performed by Cannonball Adderley, with lyrics written by James Rein and Esther. It has become something of a jazz standard, but no version ever bettered this original track. Add to the mix the lush string driven power of tracks like Peaceful Man, Mama and a tilt at the classic What A Wonderful World and you have a truly wonderful album. Her gospel and stage performances have made her a worldwide concert
draw. She recorded two sought after funk albums, this one and "sister woman" early in her career,
marked by some excellent songs and fantastic musicianship. She continues to perform and record mainly Gospel material,her first love. This is an album of deep,sweet, some mild funk, mixture of soul...but what an impressive voice!
Been playing this today and what a glorious album it still sounds after all these years!..The LP you can still pick up as cheap as chips yet the CD £20ish. As with all Edwins albums not a dude track in sight! Half the album are Northern Classics!...it just gets better with age!
Hot on the heels of yesterdays post on Norma comes her only studio recorded album..I originally posted this on the old blog in mp3......Norma was raised in New Jersey (even though her style is southern) and was active between the mid 1960s and 1970s. She first appeared as the frontwoman for Norma Jenkins and the Dolls on the single “The Airplane Song,” released in 1966 on Detroit’s Maltese label. Several more singles followed on various labels over the next seven years. Contracted to Buddah Records’ imprint Desert Moon in 1975, she released the uptempo, 2/4 brass-belter “Gimme Some (Of Your Love),” which would subsequently appear on her lone album. Released in 1976 with vocal backing from The Ellington Sisters, "Patience Is a Virtue". The stand out track "can you imagine that" was a huge hit in the UK Northern Soul Scene and the album is still in demand today with soul lovers and collectors alike. Not much was heard from Jenkins after her one LP, though she did briefly record with the P-Funk All Stars on their 1983 release "Urban Dancefloor Guerillas", on which she is credited as Norman Jean Jenkins. Like most of her music she works closely again the the great George Kerr who knew how to get the best out of her talents. This is a truly magnificent powerhouse of an album gone down in soul history as one of the very best!
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The Line Up
Norma Jenkins - Lead Vocal Backing Vocals – The Ellington Sisters Bass – Bob Babbit,Fransisco Rodriguez Drums – Andrew Smith,Hershel Dwelingham Guitars – Jeff Mirnov,John Tropea,Michael Watson,Sam Taylor Piano – Barry Miles,Bert Keyes Producer – George Kerr Arranger - Bert Keyes
Jiro Inagaki was born October 3, 1933 is a Japanese jazz saxophonist, bandleader, and producer. He plays tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute, and occasionally alto saxophone. Inagaki formed the jazz/Soul/Funk band "Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media" in 1969, which was active throughout the 1970s and included Shunzo Ohno, Tetsuo Fushimi, and Ryo Kawasaki (guitar); Masahiko Satoh (piano, arranger); (keyboards, arranger); (bass); and Takeshi Inomata and (drums) in its varying lineups.The guys mentioned are Super stars in japan and their albums fetch big money to fans and collectors such as myself who love Jazz/Funk. His albums have always been in high demand with the jazz-Funk Crowd and collectors and comparisons with the legenday CTI label have always been made constantly. The jazz funk indemander "Samba Chimba" is here but sadly nothing on youtube as the album is quite rare still.
To follow on from yesterdays great Docu/concert as promised here,s my fave album by the great man. David T. Walker was born on June 25, 1941 in Tulsa, Oklahoma USA. He was the First call Extraordinary Creative and Talented session Guitarist and worked with eventually hundred upon hundreds of other Artists, such as Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, Diana Ross, Four Tops, James Brown, Little Richard, Ray Charles, Cannonball Adderly, Stanley Turrentine, Herbie Hancock, Jimmy Smith, Pharoah Sanders, Donald Byrd, The Crusaders, Marlena Shaw, Quincy Jones, Carole King, Sergio Mendes, Miriam Makeba, Dreams Come True, Boz Scaggs, Billy Preston, Bobby Womack, Lou Rawls, Solomon Burke, Sammy Davis Jr. Barry White, Gene Page, Bill Withers, Dean Martin, The Isley Brothers, Mamas & Papas, Nancy Wilson, Barbara Streisand, Gladys Knight, Sarah Vaughn, and more, as you will see from reading His Discography ON HIS SITE...all the info you need is here.This was his 4th studio album from 20 solo efforts....Take a look at this fantastic line up of soul and jazz artists below tasters!..No wonder he is loved by both sets of fans alike.
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The All Star Line Up
David T. Walker - Guitar Paul Humphrey - Drums Wilton Felder - Electric Bass Billy Preston - Keyboards Clarence McDonald - Keyboards Jerry Peters - Keyboards Joe Sample - Keyboards Bobbye Hall Porter - Percussion Curtis Amy - Saxophone Patrice Holloway - Vocals Annesther Davis - Vocals Jim Gilstrap - Vocals John Lehman - Vocals Merry Clayton - Vocals Stephanie Spruill - Vocals
Blessed with an extremely versatile classic soul voice, New Jersey soul diva Norma Jenkins was originally used by legendary R&B producer George Kerr to demo many of the songs he shopped to Motown and other labels. Norma began her recording career in 1966 on the Maltese label as lead vocalist with a girl group billed as Norma Jenkins And The Dolls. In 1967 she recorded "Need Someone To Love" b/w "Me Myself And I," produced by Joe Evans and written by Winfred Lovett which was released as a single for the Carnival label and earned Norma a mention in the May, 1967 issue of Billboard magazine(USA) & Blues & Soul(UK). Later that same year Norma recorded a duet with Troy Keyes for the ABC label. I973 saw the release of a string of 45s on the George Kerr owned Jean, Kerr and Alithia labels respectively, including a duet with J. Ray which was released on Alithia. In 1976 Norma recorded her first full length album, the aptly titled "Patience Is A Virtue,"(POSTED HERE WAY BACK) the vinyl of which has become highlycoveted among collectors of rare soul music, especially in the UK where Norma still gets a lot of play on the Northern Soul scene. Presented here is a collection of Norma's singles output including two versions of "Puzzle Man (Figure Me Out If You Can)" which are from a 45 released on the Jean Records label in 1973; "One Girl Too Many" and "Go Home To Your Wife" are from a single released on Kerr Records in 1973; "A Good Love Gone Bad" and "I Can Wait My Turn" are duets with Troy Keyes from a 45 released in 1967 on ABC Records; and "The Airplane Song," "A Lover's Stand," "This Is Our Day," and "What's Next" are culled from two Maltese Records 45s released in 1966 with The Dolls - providing a more complete picture of a great vocalist that may have been relegated to the sidelines for most of her career, but was a bona fide star in her own right. Lots of rare goodies to enjoy!
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Tracks
01 Puzzle Man (Figure Me out If You Can) 02 One Girl Too Many 03 Go Home to Your Wife 04 A Lover's Stand 05 The Airplane Song 06 This is Our Day 07 What's Next.flac 08 A Good Love Gone Bad 09 I Can Wait My Turn 10 The Airplane Song (Alternate Take) 11 Puzzle Man (Figure Me out If You Can) (Instrumental)
David T Walker is an African/native American Guitarist who has worked with all the giants in the music world. From marvin haye,James brown,The jacksons...the list goes into the 100,s ...His guitar has a distict sound and he appeals to both the soul and jazz crowd. I have 3 fantasic albums by him but i,ll post up my fave tomorrow with his version of " whats going On"...Amazing!..enjoy this great performance!...I was sent this by hakase from japan but since discovered i also have it hidden away.
Bacchus only released this one album led by leader Satoshi Sano a Trombonist. Lots of these great J-Jazz albums are one off,s as these guys move around a lot guesting on others albums. Its so rare this album that only 1 youtube clip. A very good album with strong soulful overtones. 2 tracks were huge back in the day on the UK jazz/funk scene. Musicians below front cover.
Over the years its puzzled me why one of the record companies didnt do a Bio/Collection of this Detroit Matriarch who,s influence of that city,s scene is just incredible!..Johnnie Mae Matthews was born in 1922 & passed in 2002. She was an American blues and R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer from Bessemer, Alabama. Known as the "Godmother of Detroit Soul" and as the first African American female to own and operate her own record label (Northern Recording Company) she was an early influence on the careers of many of the now famous recording stars who began their careers in Detroit, Michigan such as Otis Williams, David Ruffin, and Richard Street of the Temptations, Jimmy Ruffin, Joe Hunter of the Funk Brothers Band, Richard Wylie, Norman Whitfield, Berry Gordy, founder of Motown Records, Timmy Shaw, Barbara Lewis, Bettye LaVette and many many more. a. She learned to sing in her church choir, and also performed with her mother at military bases throughout the Deep South. When she was twelve years old, the family relocated to New Jersey, and in 1947 Matthews left her parents home and moved to Detroit, Michigan where she married and started her own family. In 1957 she joined a local quintet called the Five Dapps, assuming lead vocals on "You're So Unfaithful," which was the B-side of their 1958 debut single, "Do Wop a Do". The Instrumental backing on the record was done by pianist Joe Hunter, who would frequently collaborate with Matthews in the years to follow, and later led Motown's famed studio band, the Funk Brothers. In 1958, Matthews formed her own record label, dubbed the "Northern Recording Company". based at an office at 2608 Blaine in Detroit, just a few blocks from her home, she used $85 (US$871 in 2022 dollars), borrowed from her husband's paycheck, to become the first African American woman to own and operate her own label. With sessions typically recorded at either nearby "Special Studio" or at radio station WCHB, Northern Recording Company was largely used as a vehicle to launch her own solo recording career. Her first release, "Dreamer", in 1959, was credited to Johnnie Mae Matthews & the Daps. Her follow-up single, "Mr. Fine", featured on its B-side, a song named "Someday", which was a solo tune by local singer Chet Oliver. Motown Records founder, Berry Gordy has often credited Matthews with teaching him the ropes of the recording industry. He acknowledged her assistance in helping land a distribution deal with Chess Records for The Miracles' 1959 hit "Bad Girl". Some say that she is the uncredited author of Mary Wells’ breakthrough hit, "Bye Bye Baby." It is impossible to know how differently Matthews' own recording career might have turned out had she accepted any of invitations of Berry Gordy to record for Motown, particularly during the mid 1960s, when she was delivering some of her finest material, most notably "Lonely You'll Be" and "Cut Me Loose," in 1967, the latter of which was subsequently licensed for national distribution on the Atco label. In her 1960 tune, "So Lonely," Matthews dropped the Dapps altogether. She then, quickly followed up with her second solo, "Ooh Wee Baby." On both of these recordings she was backed by a band called the "Groovers", a group that was led by Joe Hunter, and also included bassist James Jamerson, guitarist Eddie Willis, saxophonist Eli Fontaine, and drummer Uriel Jones, all of whom would become staples of Motown's greatest sessions as members of the now famous Funk Brothers Band. Northern also nurtured the early career of Richard Wylie whose backup group, the Mohawks, included Norman Whitfield who later became one of Motown's most visionary songwriters and producers. Also in 1960 the label issued "Come On," the debut single by The Distants who were later renamed The Temptations. In time, Northern spun off a series of sister labels, most notably "Reel", which was the label of several of Matthews’ singles, such as "Oh, Baby", "No One Can Love Me the Way You Do", "The Headshrinker", and "Come Home", all of which were released in 1961. In 1963 Reel issued "I Don't Want Your Love", a duet that paired Matthews and Timmy Shaw, her longtime songwriting collaborator who is best known for his 1964 solo effort "Gonna Send You Back to Walking", a song which was later recorded by The Animals and a few other artists. However, Matthews' biggest hit, "My Little Angel", in 1962, appeared, not on her own labels, but rather on the New York based Sue label. In 1963 she hired manager Ollie McLaughlin, who had Previously launched the career of Barbara Lewis. McLaughlin brought Matthews to the attention of Mercury Records’ new Blue Rock subsidiary, where he eventually produced both of her singles for that label, "Baby, What's Wrong", and "My Man (The Sweetest Man in the World)". He also produced her lone Spokane label effort, "Worried About You". During the late 1960s Matthews also cut a series of singles for her Big Hit label, including "I Have No Choice", "My Momma Didn't Lie", and "Don't Be Discouraged". However, as the decade of the sixties came to a close, so did Northern Recording Company and all of her subsidiaries, and as the 1970s were being ushered in, Matthews turned her attention to Black Nasty, an up and coming funk group that featured two of her children, Artwell Jr. and Audrey. In 1973, Matthews produced the band's only album, Talking to the People, which was released on the Stax record label. Black Nasty was later renamed the ADC Band, and the group resurfaced in 1978 with the R&B smash "Long Stroke" written by Michael Moneystone Judkins who greatly influenced the success of the ADC Band with help in writing from Audrey Matthews. Encouraged by their success, Matthews revived Northern Recording Company around this time, with the ADC Band supplying the musical backing on the disco inspired tune "It's Good", which was later re-issued on the Cotillion label for national distribution. After one final Northern effort, 1980's "I Can Feel It," she closed the label for good, effectively ending her recording career. Johnnie mae sadly died after a long battle with cancer on January 6, 2002. She was 79 years old....The lady is a legend in
black music circles and in particular Detroit & the northern Soul Scene. I have been trying to
gather nearly all of her recorded material even the elusive Cotillion tracks...So i give you 42 fantastic varied sides for you to enjoy....R&B,Deep,Northern,Sweet...SOUL!
