Luther Vs Jam & Lewis. Soul holidays begin…

Very pleased that Santa delivered me this, as was very excited. Have boxes of Record Mirrors in my loft which I only bought for the James Hamilton columns. My collection is 85 to 89 so this gorgeous book fills so many gaps! Order one!!

Stop the press, John Manship records for the first time has a half price sale on ALL non-auction records… raresoulman.co.uk use the voucher code ‘HALFPRICE’. Absolute Boxing Day delight. Picked up a couple of long wanted gems!

Looking forward to 2025. Because the temptation of the John Manship half price sale is proving way too strong! Closes at midnight tomorrow. 😱

🚨 NEW YEAR, NEW ARTIST, NEW MUSIC 🚨 Excited to welcome The 7:45s to the LRK Records fam! Their debut single, ‘The Way that I Love You’ (feat. MartinConnor drops Jan 10. Inspired by Charles Bradley, blending soulful hooks & lush horns 🎶 Pre-save now! #NewMusic #SoulMusic #soul

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LUTHER: NEVER TOO MUCH, an intimate look into the stunning life and career of a musical icon. From award-winning filmmaker Dawn Porte featuring interviews with many of Luther's closest friends, collaborators, fans, and more. In UK & Irish Cinemas only for one night on Jan 30th.

Huge losses this week, the Golden Generation almost gone. Roberta Flack’s legacy is rightly well established but feel Chris Jasper’s transformative impact on the Isleys over 10 years is not lauded enough. Sad week.

Angie was a real one-off and always great fun to talk to. Made some fine, fine music. R.I.P. and condolences to her family and all her friends. Man, it's been a shit time lately...

RIP Angie Stone. Vertical Hold were HUGE on UK soul scene before her fantastic solo soul albums. youtu.be/jiI9Z317eIk?si…

Babaayy we are BACK 🍾 Our single "Been So Long" & its music video are out now from our upcoming album "Flowers," coming to you on June 27th 💐 Listen now through the link below 🎶 tr.ee/BeenSoLong

New Durand Jones & The Indications and Young Gun Silver Fox records coming soon. Spring perks up!!

Bank Holiday Soul. Lovely on 45 youtu.be/zkgcwFoKdoQ?si…

New Young Gun Silver Fox, plus signed print for getting in early. Perfect bank holiday soundtrack and just in time for their Manchester gig!

Been after this for ages on 45, with the equally amazing ‘Come To Me’ in the flip. Walter Jackson, The Lord of Deep Soul. A voice beyond this mortal coil.

Anyone at Young Gun Silver Fox in Manchester? neiljon31

It's Ace new release day folks! Like, RT or comment to win one of three sets of new releases. The winners will be drawn out of the hat at 5pm today. 🎩

The new Durand Jones & The Indications album. Just head and shoulder above any else around at the moment. Strings and horns with tight vocals and gusto. Love them so much. Get the UK tour tickets- they’re superb live. Revives my faith in new soul music.

Chapter 8’s ‘This Love’s For Real’ LP is 40 years old. How can this be?? Still has one of the best 4 track runs of any album ever. Cult UK Classic.

This record is 50 years old. But this run of ballads sounds so sophisticated and haunting that you that timescale feels impossible. The Isley Brothers 70s albums contain many of the greatest ever soul songs but are still under-appreciated.