The new releases from Ace records this May 2019 go like this…
Spain’s Silky-Voiced Songstress 1967-1983 Pop Jeanette CD £12.92
From 17 year-old singer-songwriter in folk group Pic-Nic to enduring solo star, Jeanette’s tender, delicate voice made for some of Spain’s most enchanting and beautiful soft-pop records.
Holding Things Together – The Merle Haggard Songbook Eclectic Various Artists (Songwriter Series) CD £12.92
In tribute to this country music colossus, here are 24 versions of his greatest songs. A satisfying sampling of his lyrical genius, starting with the song that gave him his first self-composed chart smash.
Spotlight On Fraternity Records Rhythm & Blues Various Artists (Fraternity Records) 7″ £10.68
Four fine examples of the sound of mid-60s Cincinnati: influential guitar hero Lonnie Mack, soulful girl group the Charmaines, bluesy singer-guitarist Albert Washington, and female duo the 2 Of Clubs.
If You’re Not Part Of The Solution – Soul, Politics And Spirituality In Jazz 1967-1975 70s Jazz Various Artists (BGP Various) CD £11.50
In the late 60s jazz was at a turning point. ‘If You’re Not Part Of The Solution’ tells the story.
Talking About The Love I Have For You B/W It’s Not Safe To Mess On Me Southern Soul George Jackson 7″ £10.68
George Jackson’s beautiful ‘Talking About The Love I Have For You’ coupled with his late 60s recording ‘It’s Not Safe To Mess Over Me’, a real southern soul stomper.
Indication B/W Nice To Be Near Deep Soul Eddie & Ernie 7″ £10.68
‘Nice To Be Near’ discovered after the release of our Eddie & Ernie Kent CD “Lost Friends” in 2002 is coupled here with the hard to find ‘Indication’.
Rainmaker B/W Let Them Talk 70s Soul C. J. & CO. 7″ £10.68
A superb version of the Moods’ ‘Rainmaker’ coupled with a glorious mid-tempo number ‘Let Them Talk’ which sold out in days on Diggin’ Deep’s limited release.
Crying Clown B/W Deserted Garden Deep Soul Various Artists (Kent singles) 7″ £10.68
Eddie Parker’s supremely soulful version of ‘Crying Clown’ is as intense as soul music gets. It is backed with the beautiful melancholy of Detroit great Sandra Richardson’s ‘Deserted Garden’.
I’m Just Passing Time B/W Now Girl Deep Soul Various Artists (Kent singles) 7″ £10.68
‘I’m Just Passing Time’ is taken from our hit Lowrider Soul compilation. Its flip is another stunning ballad, taken from the Goldwax master tapes.
My Lonely Feeling / What Did You Gain By That? Northern Soul Various Artists (Kent singles) 7″ £8.79
Milton James’ trance-like, rhythmic soul dancer coupled with the quirky and similarly elusive ‘What Did You Gain By That?’ by Kennard Gardner.
Coming soon from Ace records
Rhythm & Bluesin’ By The Bayou – Bop Cat Stomp Rhythm & Blues Various Artists (By the Bayou) CD £11.50
28 sought-after R&B bayou blasters including several new to CD and 11 previously unissued recordings.
Ruby Baby / Donna The Prima Donna Doo Wop Dion CD £12.92
First time on CD for Dion’s 1963 Columbia LP “Ruby Baby” and its follow-up “Donna The Prima Donna”, both in glorious stereo.
Would She Do That For You?! Girls Various Artists (Girl Group Sounds USA) LP £15.60
14 great examples of the US girl group sound, together on a stylish vinyl-only collection.
Masterpieces Of Modern Soul Vol 5 70s Soul Various Artists (Masterpieces of Modern Soul) CD £11.50
70s soul from the vaults and rare soul dancefloors.
Got To Be Somebody – The XL Sessions 1960s Memphis Gold Southern Soul Barbara Brown LP £15.60
Produced by Charles Chalmers and featuring the very cream of Memphis musicians, this is some of the greatest soul music to come out of Memphis in the era.
You Fool, You Fool (Pt 1) / You Fool, You Fool (Pt 2) Funk Prophet & His Disciples 7″ £8.79
Super-rare 45 from Dave Hamilton’s Detroit studio. Reissued on 7” for the first time with facsimile label.
Who Told You / The Same Change Funk Miss Jackie Moore 7″ £8.79
Jackie Moore’s classic dancefloor sister funk of ‘Who Told You’ backed with a previously unissued masterpiece.
Everything Is Gonna Be Alright / You Brought The Sunshine (Edit) Gospel The Clark Sisters 7″ £8.79
The Clark sisters mix soul and gospel to fantastic effect on this Sounds Of Gospel 45.
Keep On Doin’ Your Funky Thing / Ain’t It Funky Funk Various Artists (BGP Singles) 7″ £8.79
Two originally unissued funk tracks from our “Southern Funkin” compilation. These are guaranteed floor fillers, that sound and look good on a repro Hotlanta label.
Chains / A Toast To The People Funk Black & Blues 7″ £8.79
First vinyl release for these two tracks by Gil Scott-Heron’s band from college. Features both Gil and Brian Jackson on the recordings.
Debut album out now Kelly Finnigan - The Tales People Tell - Colemine Records The debut solo album ‘The Tales People Tell' from the recent much talked lead singer of the Monophonics Kelly Finnigan got a release just. Out now via Colemine Records, you can read and listen in full below... Release date 26th April 2019 Formats LP / CD / CS /DOWNLOAD Kelly guided the songs on ‘The Tales People […]