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RogerFoster 1st Aug 2023		Magazine Blues & Soul	Includes articles about The Chi-Lites, Martha Reeves, Eddie Kendricks, Timmy Thomas, The Coasters and Diana Ross, plus the new LP releases by The Impressions and Chuck Berry are previewed, reader Maurice Edwards writes on his idea of Soul and Frank Elson checks out The North. New UK 45s reviewed include The O'Jays - "Love Train", Curtis Mayfield - "Superfly" and "Call Me" by Al Green. #1 Records :- UK Singles: DETROIT EMERALDS - "Feel The Need In Me" UK Albums: STEVIE WONDER - "Talking Book" US Singles: THE O'JAYS - "Love Train" US Albums: WAR - "The World Is A Ghetto"
RogerFoster 1st Aug 2023		Magazine Blues & Soul	Includes articles about Chris Jackson, Clarence Carter/Candi Staton & Rick Hall, Aretha Franklin and Part 11 of an article about The Drifters, plus an in-depth review of the "Tell The Truth" LP by Otis Redding and the latest Soul news. New UK 45s reviewed include CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD - "Give Me Just A Little More Time", THE STAIRSTEPS - "O-O-H Child" and "Don't Play That Song" by ARETHA FRANKLIN. #1 Records :- UK Singles: STEVIE WONDER - "Signed, Sealed & Delivered (I'm Yours)" UK Albums: FOUR TOPS - "Still Waters Run Deep" US Singles: EDWIN STARR - "War" US Albums: ISAAC HAYES - "The Isaac Hayes Movement" Contempo Record Club Oldies: THE VELVELETTES - "Needle In A Haystack"
RogerFoster 1st Aug 2023		Magazine Blues & Soul	Includes articles about Otis Leaville, Bobby Womack, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas and Rosetta HIghtower, plus the latest Soul news. Dave Godin's column comments on issues relating to Soul Music within The UK and spotlights the new Doris Duke LP, "I'm A Loser". New UK 45s reviewed include FREDA PAYNE - "Band Of Gold", BLINKY & EDWIN STARR - "Oh How Happy" and "Yours Love" by JOE SIMON. #1 Records :- UK Singles: SMOKEY ROBINSON & THE MIRACLES - "Tears Of A Clown" UK Albums: ISAAC HAYES - "The Isaac Hayes Movement" US Singles: EDWIN STARR - "War" US Albums: ISAAC HAYES - "The Isaac Hayes Movement" Contempo Record Club Oldies: THE PLATTERS - "Washed Ashore"
RogerFoster 31st Jul 2023		Magazine Blues & Soul	Includes articles about David Porter, Edwin Hawkins, Tom Dowd, the new album "In Session" by The Chairmen Of The Board and Roberta Flack. Dave Godin's column comments on the popularity of female Soul singers, with particular emphasis on the new LP by Candi Staton, and lists some readers favourite recordings. New UK 45s reviewed include OTIS LEAVILLE - "Love Uprising", HONEY CONE - "While You're Out Looking For Sugar" and "Stay Away From Me" by MAJOR LANCE. #1 Records :- UK Singles: CLARENCE CARTER - "Patches" UK Albums: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Motown Chartbusters Volume 4" US Singles: WILSON PICKETT - "Engine #9" US Albums: CURTIS MAYFIELD - "Curtis" Contempo Record Club Oldies: WILLIE TEE - "Walking Up A One Way Street"/"Thank You John"
RogerFoster 30th Jul 2023		Magazine Blues & Soul	Includes articles about Invictus Records, The Chairmen Of The Board, Freda Payne, Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions and Part 12 of an article about The Drifters, plus the latest Soul news. John Abbey writes about "Soul Radio" in the USA and interviews WDAS, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania DJ Jimmy Bishop and Dave Godin's column comments on the current state of Soul Music in The UK. New UK 45s reviewed include CLARENCE CARTER - "Patches", CANDI STATON - "Stand By Your Man" and "Get Up, I Feel Like Being A Sex Machine" by JAMES BROWN. #1 Records :- UK Singles: FREDA PAYNE - "Band Of Gold" UK Albums: THE JACKSON 5 - "ABC" US Singles: ARETHA FRANKLIN - "Don't Play That Song" US Albums: THE DELFONICS - "The Delfonics" Contempo Record Club Oldies: JACKIE LEE - "Shotgun & The Duck"/"Do The Temptation Walk"
RogerFoster 30th Jul 2023		Magazine Blues & Soul	Includes articles about Isaac Hayes, Tyrone Davis, Inez Foxx and part 10 of an article about The Drifters plus the latest Soul news. In his column Dave Godin comments on the popularity of Soul Oldies "Up-North" and reviews some of the most popular of these. New UK 45s reviewed include THE TEMPTATIONS - "Psychedelic Shack", DEE DEE WARWICK - "She Didn't Know" and "Teasin'" by KING CURTIS. #1 Records :- UK Singles: JACKSON 5 - "ABC" UK Albums: ARETHA FRANKLIN - "I Say A Little Prayer" US Singles: JAMES BROWN - "Brother Rapp" US Albums: ISAAC HAYES - "The Isaac Hayes Movement" Contempo Record Club Oldies Top 20: THE DELLS - "Wear It On Our Face"
RogerFoster 6th Jul 2023		Magazine Blues & Soul	Includes articles about Dorothy Moore, The Manhattans, Maxine Nightingale, Mandrill and Lou Courtney, plus Bob Killbourn reports on some UK radio and disco playlists, Sharon Davis writes about Motown, Dave Godin writes about Soul in general and also looks at readers' letters and Frank Elson checks out The North. New UK 45s reviewed include Al Green - "Let It Shine", Don Thomas - "Come On Train" and "You To Me Are Everything" by The Real Thing. #1 Records :- UK Singles: DIANA ROSS - "Love Hangover" UK Albums: DIANA ROSS - "Diana Ross" US Singles: THE MANHATTANS - "Kiss & Say Goodbye" US Albums: MARVIN GAYE - "I Want You" US Jazz Albums: GEORGE BENSON - "Breezin'"
RogerFoster 5th Jul 2023		Magazine Blues & Soul	Includes articles about Chairmen Of The Board, The Sisters Love, Jackie Wilson, Mark IV, The Persuasions, Candi Staton, King Floyd and The Drifters. New UK 45s reviewed include The Main Ingredient - "Everybody Plays The Fool", Chairmen Of The Board - "Elmo James" and "Giving Up Food For Funk" by The J.B.'s. #1 Records :- UK Singles: THE O'JAYS - "Back Stabbers" UK Albums: BILL WITHERS - "Still Bill" US Singles: THE MAIN INGREDIENT - "Everybody Plays The Fool" US Albums: CURTIS MAYFIELD - "Superfly"
RogerFoster 4th Jul 2023		Magazine Blues & Soul	Includes articles about The Fatback Band, Brass Construction, General Johnson, Gene Page and Gloria Lynne, plus Bob Killbourn presents some UK Disco & Radio playlists, Dave Godin writes about Soul in general and also looks at readers' letters and Frank Elson checks out The North. New UK 45s reviewed include The Fatback Band - "Spanish Hustle", Eddie Kendricks - "He's A Friend" and "Your Magic Put A Spell On Me" by L.J. Johnson. #1 Records :- UK Singles: THE O'JAYS - "I Love Music" UK Albums: DONNA SUMMER - "Love To Love You Baby" US Singles: TYRONE DAVIS - "Turning Point" US Albums: EARTH WIND & FIRE - "Gratitude" US Jazz Albums: GROVER WASHINGTON Jr. - "Feels So Good"
RogerFoster 3rd Jul 2023		Magazine Blues & Soul	Includes articles about Smokey Robinson, Earth Wind & Fire, The Commodores, The Fantastic Four, The Kay-Gees and LaBelle, plus Gof Abbey reports on recent "Live" soul events, Sharon Davis writes about Motown, Bob Killbourne reports on UK Radio and Club playlists, Dave Godin comments on the current Soul Scene and looks at readers' letters and Frank Elson checks out The North. New UK 45s reviewed include Eddie Kendricks - "Get The Cream Off The Top", Ann Peebles - "Come To Mama" and "Supership" by George Benson. #1 Records :- UK Singles: THE FATBACK BAND - "Yum, Yum" UK Albums: THE STYLISTICS - "Best Of The Stylistics" UK Disco: PEOPLE'S CHOICE - "Do It Any Way You Wanna" US Singles: PEOPLE'S CHOICE - "Do It Any Way You Wanna" US Albums: THE OHIO PLAYERS - "Honey" US Jazz Albums: QUINCY JONES - "Mellow Madness"
RogerFoster 3rd Jul 2023		Magazine Blues & Soul	Includes articles about The (Detroit) Spinners, Ronnie Laws and The Stairsteps, plus Bob Killbourn presents some UK Disco & Radio playlists, Sharon Davis writes a tribute to Florence Ballard, Dave Godin writes about Soul in general and also looks at readers' letters and Frank Elson checks out The North. New UK 45s reviewed include Barry White - "You See The Trouble With Me", The Tymes - "Only Your Love" and "Game Players" by Dooley Silverspoon. #1 Records :- UK Singles: THE FATBACK BAND - "The Spanish Hustle" UK Albums: THE FATBACK BAND - "Raisin' Hell" US Singles: JOHNNIE TAYLOR - "Disco Lady" US Albums: BRASS CONSTRUCTION - "Brass Construction" US Jazz Albums: THE BLACKBYRDS - "City Life"
RogerFoster 2nd Jul 2023		Magazine Blues & Soul	Includes articles about Barbara Mason, The Isley Brothers, Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band and R.B. Greaves, plus the latest Soul news. Dave Godin's column comments on the current state of Soul Music in The UK. New UK 45s reviewed include DIANA ROSS - "Ain't No Mountain High Enough", JOHNNIE TAYLOR - "Steal Away" and "Still Water" by the FOUR TOPS. #1 Records :- UK Singles: CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD - "Give Me Just A Little More Time" UK Albums: ISAAC HAYES - "The Isaac Hayes Movement" US Singles: CLARENCE CARTER - "Patches" US Albums: THE DELFONICS - "The Delfonics" Contempo Record Club Oldies: JACKIE LEE - "Shotgun & The Duck"/"Do The Temptation Walk"
RogerFoster 1st Jul 2023		Magazine Blues & Soul	Includes articles about Ben E King, Rufus Thomas, Hooks & Co. and Garnett Mimms. Dave Godin's column comments on the increasing influence of soft "Philly Soul" on the US record market and how and why such sounds have yet to have taken off in Britain. New UK 45s reviewed include CISSY HOUSTON - "I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself", ISRAEL TOLBERT - "Big Legged Woman" and "Lost" by THE DARLETTES. #1 Records :- UK Singles: THE (MOTOWN) SPINNERS - "It's A Shame" UK Albums: ARETHA FRANKLIN - "Don't Play That Song" US Singles: THE PRESIDENTS - "5, 10, 15, 20" US Albums: CURTIS MAYFIELD - "Curtis" Contempo Record Club Oldies: EARL VAN DYKE - "6 By 6"/"All For You"
RogerFoster 1st Jul 2023		Magazine Blues & Soul	Includes articles about Eddie Kendricks, Bill Withers, Leon Huff, Devastating Affair, Billy Preston and Tower Of Power, plus Ron Tabor interviews Little Milton at Montreux, Chris Lane writes on the UK Reggae Scene, Ronnie Braithwaite reports from The USA and spotlights the "Push Expo '73" in Chicago and Frank Elson checks out the North and reports on his visit to the first All-Nighter held at Wigan Casino. New UK 45s reviewed include The Chi-Lites - "Stoned Out Of My Mind", Al Wilson - "Show & Tell" and "Midnight Train To Georgia" by Gladys Knight & The Pips. #1 Records :- UK Singles: DETROIT SPINNERS - "Ghetto Child" UK Albums: STEVIE WONDER - "Inner Visions" UK Reggae Singles: BRENT DOWE - "Build Me Up" UK Reggae Albums: COUNT OSSIE & THE MMR - "Grounation" US Singles: MILLIE JACKSON - "Hurts So Good" US Albums: MARVIN GAYE - "Let's Get It On"
RogerFoster 29th Jun 2023		Magazine Blues & Soul	Includes articles about B.B. King, Archie Bell & The Drells, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Bill Withers, Millie Jackson and Johnny Mars, plus a report from David Nathan on the live appearance of Ike & Tina Turner at Wembley Pool, London and an interview with Radio One DJ Johnny Walker. New UK 45s reviewed include The Four Tops - "Keeper Of The Castle", Michael Jackson - "Ben" and "Trying To Live My Life Without You" by Otis Clay. #1 Records :- UK Singles: THE STYLISTICS - "I'm Stone In Love With You" UK Albums: CURTIS MAYFIELD - "Superfly" US Singles: HAROLD MELVIN & THE BLUENOTES - "If You Don't Know Me By Now" US Albums: CURTIS MAYFIELD - "Superfly"
RogerFoster 21st Jun 2023		Magazine Blues & Soul	Includes articles about The Delfonics, Thelma Houston & The Four Tops, The Persuaders, Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose and a ten-page appreciation and discography of Otis Redding. Plus readers' letters & all the latest Soul news. New UK 45s reviewed include Millie Jackson - "My Man A Sweet Man", Laura Lee - "To Win Your Heart" and "Baby Sitter" by Betty Wright. #1 Records :- UK Singles: O'JAYS - "Backstabbers" UK Albums: BILL WITHERS- "Still Bill" US Singles: BILL WITHERS - "Use Me" US Albums: CURTIS MAYFIELD - "Superfly"
RogerFoster 20th Jun 2023		Magazine Blues & Soul	Includes articles about Nancy Wilson, Rodger Collins, John Blair, Rose Banks and The Sylvers, plus Bob Killbourn reports on some UK radio and disco playlists, David Nathan reports from The USA, Goff Abbey writes about "Live" Soul, Sherrie Kane reports on The UK Reggae Scene, John Abbey writes about "Anglo-Soul" (his term for the new crop of British Soul acts), Dave Godin writes about Soul in general and also looks at readers' letters and Frank Elson checks out The North. New UK 45s reviewed include Parliament - "Tear The Roof Off The Sucker", The Crusaders - "Keep That Same Old Feeling" and "Tiger Baby" by Silver Convention. #1 Records :- UK Singles: CANDI STATON - "Young Hearts Run Free" UK Albums: DIANA ROSS - "Diana Ross" US Singles: PARLIAMENT - "Tear The Roof Off The Sucker" US Albums: GEORGE BENSON - "Breezin'" US Jazz Albums: GEORGE BENSON - "Breezin'
RogerFoster 19th Jun 2023		Magazine Blues & Soul	Includes articles about Esther Marrow, The Delfonics, Canned Heat, The Four Tops and a review of a recent London concert by Sly & The Family Stone, plus photos of Stevie Wonder's marriage to Syreeta and the latest Soul news. Dave Godin's column comments on some favourite readers' "oldies" as mentioned in their letters to him. New UK 45s reviewed include JUNIOR WALKER & THE ALL STARS - "Do You See My Love (For You Growing)", SONNY CHARLES - "Black Pearl" and "War" by EDWIN STARR. #1 Records :- UK Singles: FREDA PAYNE - "Band Of Gold" UK Albums: MARVIN GAYE & TAMMI TERRELL - "Greatest Hits" US Singles: CHARLES WRIGHT & THE WATTS 103RD ST. RHYTHM BAND - "Express Yourself" US Albums: ARETHA FRANKLIN - "Spirit In The Dark" Contempo Record Club Oldies: JACKIE LEE - "Shotgun & The Duck"/"Do The Temptation Walk"
RogerFoster 18th Jun 2023		Magazine Blues & Soul	Includes articles about Clarence Carter, Atlantic Records current Soul releases, Ray Charles and his proteges Mabel John & The Raelets and Patti LaBelle & The Blue Belles. Dave Godin's column comments on the ongoing influence on Soul music of traditional African music and culture. . New UK 45s reviewed include 100 PROOF AGED IN SOUL - "Somebody's Been Sleeping", CHARLES WRIGHT & THE WATTS 103RD STREET RHYTHM BAND - "Express Yourself" and "I'll Be There" by THE JACKSON 5. #1 Records :- UK Singles: CLARENCE CARTER - "Patches" UK Albums: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Motown Chartbusters Volume 4" US Singles: JAMES BROWN - "Super Bad" US Albums: THE JACKSON 5 - "Third Album" Contempo Record Club Oldies: WILLIE TEE - "Walking Up A One Way Street"/"Thank You John"
RogerFoster 18th Jun 2023		12" Single Inner City Express - Dance And Shake Your Tambourine	Added an image of the full page advert in "Blues & Soul" 275 (10th April 1979) for this and four other 12" singles being released by RCA as part of their "Disco Direction" campaign. .... image #3311676. All five were reissues of recordings that had sold strongly over the past two years.
RogerFoster 18th Jun 2023		12" Single The Olympic Runners With George Chandler - Keep It Up	Added an image of the full page advert in "Blues & Soul" 275 (10th April 1979) for this and four other 12" singles being released by RCA as part of their "Disco Direction" campaign. .... image #3311674. All five were reissues of recordings that had sold strongly over the past two years.
RogerFoster 18th Jun 2023		12" Single Evelyn "Champagne" King - Shame	Added an image of the full page advert in "Blues & Soul" 275 (10th April 1979) for this and four other 12" singles being released by RCA as part of their "Disco Direction" campaign. .... image #3311670. All five were reissues of recordings that had sold strongly over the past two years.
RogerFoster 18th Jun 2023		12" Single Shalamar - Uptown Festival	Added an image of the full page advert in "Blues & Soul" 275 (10th April 1979) for this and four other 12" singles being released by RCA as part of their "Disco Direction" campaign. .... image #3311665. All five were reissues of recordings that had sold strongly over the past two years.
RogerFoster 18th Jun 2023		12" Single Odyssey - Native New Yorker	Added an image of the full page advert in "Blues & Soul" 275 (10th April 1979) for this and four other 12" singles being released by RCA as part of their "Disco Direction" campaign. .... image #3311649. All five were reissues of recordings that had sold strongly over the past two years.
RogerFoster 15th Jun 2023		Magazine Blues & Soul	Includes articles about The Four Tops, Jerry Butler's "You & Me" album, Tony Joe White and The Invitations, plus the latest Soul news. In his column Dave Godin comments on various aspects of Soul. New UK 45s reviewed include LITTLE HANK - "Mr. Bang Bang Man", JIMMY RUFFIN - "I'll Say Forever My Love"" and "Since I Don't Have You" by EDDIE HOLMAN. #1 Records :- UK Singles: JACKSON 5 - "ABC" UK Albums: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Motown Chartbusters Vol 3" US Singles: JAMES BROWN - "Brother Rapp" US Albums: ISAAC HAYES - "The Isaac Hayes Movement"
RogerFoster 14th Jun 2023		Magazine Blues & Soul	1969 Poll results edition. Includes articles about Lou Rawls and The Four Tops, plus the latest Soul news and the results of the 1969 readers' poll. Dave Godin's comments on the influence of Gospel Music on Soul and wonders if Gospel will ever truly break-though in The UK. New UK 45s reviewed include THE ARTISTICS - "I'm Gonna Miss You", JERRY BUTLER - "Send A Telegram" and "Never Had A Dream Come True" by STEVIE WONDER. #1 Records :- UK Singles: JACKSON 5 - "I Want You Back" UK Albums: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Motown Chartbusters Volume 3" UK Ska & Reggae Singles: BOB & MARCIA/HARRY J - "Young, Gifted & Black" US Singles: ARETHA FRANKLIN - "Call Me" US Albums: JACKSON 5 - "Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5" 1969 Readers' Poll Winners :- Favourite Male Vocalist: JERRY BUTLER Favourite Instrumentalists: BOOKER T. & THE M.G.'s Favourite Female Vocalist: ARETHA FRANKLIN Favourite Group: THE TEMPTATIONS Favourite Recording: THE IMPRESSIONS - "Choice Of Colours" Favourite Ska & Reggae Single: THE UPSETTERS - "Return Of Django" Favourite Ska & Reggae Artist: DESMOND DEKKER
RogerFoster 13th Jun 2023		Magazine Blues & Soul	Includes articles about Sam Moore (of Sam & Dave), The Fantastics and Jimmy Ruffin, Part 8 of an article about Ben E King & The Drifters, plus a review of the recent appearance of Booker T & The M.G.'s, Jimmy Ruffin & Blue Mink at The Odeon in Hammersmith. Dave Godin's comments on how current social trends are affecting Soul music. New UK 45s reviewed include ARETHA FRANKLIN - "Call Me", MARY WELLS - "Dig The Way I Feel" and "Do The Funky Chicken" by RUFUS THOMAS. #1 Records :- UK Singles: JACKSON 5 - "I Want You Back" UK Albums: THE TEMPTATIONS - "Puzzle People" UK Ska & Reggae Singles: BORIS GARDNER - "Elizabethan Reggae" US Singles: ARETHA FRANKLIN - "Call Me" US Albums: JACKSON 5 - "Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5" (misnamed "I Want You Back")
RogerFoster 12th Jun 2023		Magazine Blues & Soul	Includes articles about R.B. Greaves, MIDEM, the "Soul Explosion" UK/European tour of Atlantic/Soul artists and a tribute to Billy Stewart, plus the latest Soul and Reggae news. Dave Godin writes about some of the more "esoteric" Soul releases. New UK 45s reviewed include B.B. KING - "The Thrill Is Gone", JIMMY RUFFIN - "Farewell Is A Lonely Sound" and "Hey There Lonely Girl" by EDDIE HOLMAN. #1 Records :- UK Singles: THE TEMPTATIONS - "I Can't Get Next To You" UK Albums: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Motown Chartbusters Vol. 3" UK Ska & Reggae Singles: BYRON LEE - "Elizabethan Reggae" UK Ska & Reggae Albums: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Tighten Up Volume 2" US Singles: SLY & THE FAMILY STONE - "Thank You"/"Everybody Is A Star" US Albums: THE TEMPTATIONS - "Puzzle People"
RogerFoster 12th Jun 2023		Magazine Blues & Soul	Includes articles about The Temptations and their recent appearance at London's "Talk Of The Town" venue, Part 7 of an article about The Drifters and Ben E King, plus the latest Soul and Reggae news. Dave Godin writes about the recent lull in the popularity of soul music (releases on Tamla-Motown being excepted) in The UK. New UK 45s reviewed include CLARENCE CARTER - "Take It Off Him & Put It On Me", JOE SIMON - "Moon Walk" and "Love Bones" by JOHNNIE TAYLOR. #1 Records :- UK Singles: DIANA ROSS & THE SUPREMES - "Someday We'll Be Together" UK Albums: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Motown Chartbusters Vol. 3" UK Ska & Reggae Singles: HARRY J's ALL STARS - "The Liquidator" UK Ska & Reggae Albums: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Tighten Up Volume 2" US Singles: SYL JOHNSON - "Is It Because I'm Black" US Albums: THE TEMPTATIONS - "Puzzle People"
RogerFoster 12th Jun 2023		Magazine Blues & Soul	Includes articles about Earl Sims (Otis Redding's Road Manager), Arthur Conley and Percy Sledge, plus the latest Reggae news. Dave Godin writes about the relevance of '50s Rock 'N' Roll music in the current musical landscape. New UK 45s reviewed include THE JACKSON 5 - "I Want You Back", DONNY HATHAWAY - "The Ghetto" and "You Keep Me Hanging On" by WILSON PICKETT. #1 Records :- UK Singles: MARVIN GAYE & TAMMI TERRELL - "The Onion Song" UK Albums: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Motown Chartbusters Vol. 3" UK Ska & Reggae Singles: HARRY J's ALL STARS - "The Liquidator" UK Ska & Reggae Albums: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Tighten Up Volume 2" US Singles: THE JACKSON 5 - "I Want You Back" US Albums: THE TEMPTATIONS - "Puzzle People"

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