{"title":"Soul Releases 112023","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"big-time-lover-soul-on-the-real-side","title":"Big Time Lover – Soul On The Real Side","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormat: LP\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCatalogue No.: OSVLP028\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRelease Date: 17 Nov 2023\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGenre: Soul \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe architects of soul are back with “Big Time Lover”, a 12-track vinyl LP album with highlights from this year’s “Soul On The Real Side #15” CD collection Tracks here are the building blocks of modern soul with a play list of mid-tempo Northern and Crossover Soul – classics and rarities.\u003cbr\u003eIt's brought to you from the West Midlands – the stomping ground of Real Side Records founder member Mr Tee.\u003cbr\u003eThe LP is packed with modern soul gems all culled from the incredible Captipl Reords soul legacy. They need little introduction to the UK rare soul scene, but here is a snapshot of a few highlights.\u003cbr\u003eOur show opens care of the million-selling group Cornelious Brothers \u0026amp; Sister Rose from Dania Beach, Florida. They shot to fame in 1971 with their hit “Treat Her Like A Lady” and the follow-up “Too Late To Turn Back Now”, both certified gold discs. Here we feature the title track of their 1973 album Big Time Lover. \u003cbr\u003eTrk. 2, “The Game Is Over”, is by the short lived California girl group Brown Sugar featuring the one-hit-wonder Phyllis Nelson. The legendary Tavares Brothers perform trk. 3 while George Soule leads the way on trk. 4 with his #35 R\u0026amp;B hit “Get Involved”. Bettye Swann from Shreveport, Louisiana, delivers a heartrending performance on “My Heart Is Closed...” (trk. 5), her debut recording for Capitol in 1968.\u003cbr\u003eThe album closes with the fabulous C. M. Lord “Oh Mama \u003cbr\u003e(Your Daughter’s A Woman Tonight)”\u003cbr\u003ePEACE, LOVE, SOUL\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide 1\u003cbr\u003e1. Cornelius Brothers \u0026amp; Sister Rose – Big Time Lover\u003cbr\u003e2. Brown Sugar – The Game Is Over \u003cbr\u003e(What’s The Matter With You)\u003cbr\u003e3. Tavares – Too Late\u003cbr\u003e4. George Soule – Get Involved\u003cbr\u003e5. Bettye Swann – (My Heart Is) Closed For The Season\u003cbr\u003e6. Z.Z. Hill – That Ain’t The Way You Make Love\u003cbr\u003eSide 2\u003cbr\u003e1. The Rance Allen Group – Reason To Survive\u003cbr\u003e2. Leon Haywood – Consider The Source\u003cbr\u003e3. Charles Williams – Standing In The Way\u003cbr\u003e4. Peabo Bryson – Why Don’t You Make Up Your Mind\u003cbr\u003e5. Enchantment – Thank You Girl For Loving Me\u003cbr\u003e6. C.M. 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The Brit Funk Association have drawn heavily on the giants of the golden age of music that inspired the sounds of the original Light of the World, Beggar \u0026amp; Co and Hi Tension. There are clear musical references to bands like Kool \u0026amp; The Gang, The Blackbyrds and The Crusaders as well as two stellar versions of the classics in “Pick Up The Pieces” by The Average White Band and a magnificent rendition of the anthemic “Always There”. The album also highlights the musical prowess of the band members with some excellent solos in the tradition of some of the finest contemporary musicians around. “Ancestral Voices” is an apt title as the band take also reflect on some of the fantastic music that has driven the genre of jazz funk and soul through the years, sterling brass, driving rhythms. These are on display along with one or two more introspective tracks such as the title track with its tight vocal harmonies. “Ancestral Voices” clearly shows The Brit Funk Association at the top of their game, tracks from the album already going down a storm at their live shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet It Flow (5.21)\u003cbr\u003ePick Up The Pieces (3.39)\u003cbr\u003eTake It in Stages (Write Those Pages) (3:58)\u003cbr\u003eAngel Eyes (6:01)\u003cbr\u003eAncestral Voices (4:51)\u003cbr\u003eFreedom’ Dancin’ (5:40)\u003cbr\u003eAlways There (5:30)\u003cbr\u003eDriftin’ (4:12)\u003cbr\u003eSnowfall (7:05)\u003cbr\u003eElevation (3:48)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Expansion Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42805315633308,"sku":"EXCDP78","price":15.64,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/EXCDP78BFA_AncestralVoices.jpg?v=1699468547"},{"product_id":"paulette-mcwilliams-there-are-the-sweet-things-cd","title":"Paulette McWilliams - There Are The Sweet Things [CD]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFormat: CD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCatalogue No.: EXCDP79\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRelease Date: 17 Nov 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGenre: Soul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e● “Paulette McWilliams is a great jazz singer - better yet, a great singer”. Chaka Khan\u003cbr\u003e● Tracks prolific in UK soul charts since the summer on downloads\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpansion Records is thrilled to announce the release of the remarkable new album “These Are The Sweet Things” by the illustrious soul\/jazz singer and songwriter, Paulette McWilliams. With a career spanning several decades and collaborations with legendary artists, Paulette McWilliams continues to captivate audiences with her extraordinary talent and undeniable charisma. Born in Chicago, her musical journey took flight when she made her first public appearance on the television show \"Little Stars\" at the age of 11, performing alongside the iconic Sammy Davis Jr. This early exposure set the stage for a remarkable career that would leave an indelible mark on the music industry. She joined Rufus as original lead singer before having a daughter and asking the group to consider her friend Chaka Khan (The rest is history). Recognising her extraordinary talent, producer Quincy Jones later invited her to join his Body Heat promotional tour, where she showcased her remarkable backing and lead vocals. Her collaboration with Jones extended to his album \"Mellow Madness,\" further solidifying her reputation as a sought-after vocalist. She helped Quincy by recording backgrounds on Michael Jackson’s “Don’t Stop ‘Till You Get Enough”. She toured and recorded with Marvin Gaye \u0026amp; Luther Vandross. This album is a collaboration with Luther’s former drummer Ivan Hampden Jr. They wrote, performed and produced 13 original songs for this project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 1 Tell Me You Love Me (4:37)\u003cbr\u003e 2 Take A Drink Of Me (4:51)\u003cbr\u003e 3 These Are The Sweet Things (4:46)\u003cbr\u003e 4 Share (3:58)\u003cbr\u003e 5 New Tunes Old Grooves (4:36)\u003cbr\u003e 6 Baby Think Again (4:16)\u003cbr\u003e 7 Love Is Why (4:27)\u003cbr\u003e 8 Sometimes Your Eyes (4:26)\u003cbr\u003e 9 Teddy’s Got A Plan (4:23)\u003cbr\u003e10 What I Wanna Do To You (5:39)\u003cbr\u003e11 Stop \u0026amp; Listen (4:42)\u003cbr\u003e12 That’s How I Am (3:58)\u003cbr\u003e13 I Feel Ya (4:29)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Expansion Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42805316354204,"sku":"EXCDP79","price":15.64,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/EXCDP79PauletteMcWilliams.jpg?v=1699468605"},{"product_id":"rockie-bobbin-rockie-robins-you-and-me-cd","title":"Rockie Bobbin - Rockie Robins \/ You and Me [CD]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFormat: CD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCatalogue No.: EXP2CD53\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRelease Date: 17 Nov 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGenre: Soul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpansion revive the ‘2 on 1’ albums on CD series with the remarkable work of Rockie Robbins, four albums in total across two CDs – all taken from the original master tapes. Rockie Robbins, born Edward W. Robbins Jr. comes from Minnesota, Minneapolis. In his teens he sang in a group The Mystics and sent a demo of his voice to A\u0026amp;M Records in Los Angeles. Here begins the story of three albums recorded for the label, then another for MCA. \u003cbr\u003e From these first two albums, “Rockie Robbins” (1979) and “You And Me” (1980) we hear his masterful voice combined with musicians, arrangements and productions from a special era of soul music excellence. On his debut there are arrangements and productions by Richard Evans (Natalie Cole, Peabo Bryson, Marlena Shaw, Linda Williams) and Johnny Pate (The Impressions, B.B. King, Betty Everett). Singles were the self-penned “If I Ever Lose You” and the Earth Wind \u0026amp; Fire cover “Be Ever Wonderful”, the latter making the US R\u0026amp;B charts in 1979. The album came out despite the original recordings being accidentally erased meaning the whole project had to be started again from scratch. Over half the songs were penned by Rockie himself, “I Can Hardly Wait” written especially by Skip Scarborough with Wanda Hutchinson of The Emotions. The re-recording was a success and has left a lasting impact on fans. \u003cbr\u003e From his “You And Me” album, the title track became a signature song and Rockie’s biggest hit single. It was produced by Bobby Martin (PIR Records, The Manhattans, L.T.D.). It reached the US R\u0026amp;B Top 10 and stayed on that chart for over five months. The album included songs composed by Sam Dees, Larry Graham, Leon Ware, Zane Grey and Allee Willis, the latter in collaboration with Robbins himself from the same period she co-wrote “September” and “Boogie Wonderland” for Earth Wind \u0026amp; Fire. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTrack Listing\u003cbr\u003e1 I Can Hardly Wait (3:27)\u003cbr\u003e 2 If I Ever Lose You (4:20)\u003cbr\u003e 3 Funk Street (4:14)\u003cbr\u003e 4 When I Think Of You (4:30)\u003cbr\u003e 5 I Love You Only (4:00)\u003cbr\u003e 6 Don’t Deny Me (4:25)\u003cbr\u003e 7 Be Ever Wonderful (5:56)\u003cbr\u003e 8 Sho’ Is Bad (5:20)\u003cbr\u003e 9 Miss Dynamite (5:12)\u003cbr\u003e10 You And Me (4:45)\u003cbr\u003e11 Hang Tough (4:57)\u003cbr\u003e12 After Loving You (5:40)\u003cbr\u003e13 Girl I’m Gonna Get Ya\u003cbr\u003e14 Together (4:56)\u003cbr\u003e15 Point of View (2:58)\u003cbr\u003e16 Lost In Love Again (4:49)\u003cbr\u003e17 I Never Knew (2;36)\u003cbr\u003e18 For The Sake Of A Memory (3:52)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Expansion Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42805317238940,"sku":"EXP2CD53","price":15.64,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/EXP2CD53RockieRobbins2on1_1.jpg?v=1699468658"},{"product_id":"rockie-robbins-i-believe-in-love-rockie-robins-cd","title":"Rockie Robbins - I Believe In Love \/ Rockie Robins [CD]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFormat: CD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCatalogue No.: EXP2CD54 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRelease Date: 17 Nov 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGenre: Soul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpansion revive the ‘2 on 1’ albums on CD series with the remarkable work of Rockie Robbins, four albums in total across two CDs – all taken from the original master tapes FOR THE FIRST TIME. Rockie Robbins, born Edward W. Robbins Jr. comes from Minnesota, Minneapolis. In his teens he sang in a group The Mystics and sent a demo of his voice to A\u0026amp;M Records in Los Angeles. Here begins the story of three albums recorded for the label, then another for MCA. \u003cbr\u003e“I Believe In Love” is Rockie’s third album for A\u0026amp;M Records and it’s a masterpiece. 1981 was a golden year for highly crafted soul music by extremely gifted singers, songwriters, arrangers, musicians and producers, all super-engineered to perfection. Rockie contributes to the song writing here and is the sole composer on one of the stand out songs “Give Our Love A Chance”. He is also co-writer on the single, his signature song “Time To Think” with Ron ‘Have Mercy’ Kersey, and also writes alongside Skip Scarborough, Jerry Peters and Alton McClain on this album.\u003cbr\u003e With Rockie’s exceptional voice he can also take someone else’s song and make it is own, super evident with the huge hit “You And Me” (originally by the group Exile). On the “I Believe In Love” album it’s so hard to immediately recall original versions of “For You, For Love” by Average White Band, “My Old Friend” by Al Jarreau, and “Talk To Me” by Al Green.\u003cbr\u003e Then came “Rockie Robbins”, the MCA self-titled album from 1985 hits this new groove spot on with songs and productions in the main from the Silverspoon team. There is also work from a producer from his A\u0026amp;M days, Richard Evans who brings a more classic sound to “We Belong Together”, a song co-written by Maxayn Lewis (of the Ikettes) and bass player Wornell Jones. 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