Thursday, October 23, 2025
Sweep It out in the Shed (Master Tape)
Little Ann (Ann Bridgeforth) Born in Chicago but raised in the small town of Mount Clements was active from 1960 to1969 and again briefly in 2003 just before her death.She was the youngest of7 siblings, hence the stage name. She featured on a KENT Northern Soul compilation posthumously.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Cheryl Pepsii Riley - Ain't No Way
This is Cheryl Pepsii Riley born on 18th October 1961 in Brooklyn NY. First job was as a nurse to disabled children and then started her musical career in 1982 with the band Stargaze. Released 2 albums , then after an hiatus starred in several Tyler Perry productions ( the Madea Series) where she is still involved. Married twice she has one child.
Leah McCrae - You Are So Beautiful (2003) R&B/Soul Ballad - 1-track Prom...
This is Leah McCrae, daughter of the late Gwen McCrae . Beautiful Soul voice .
Windmills of Your Mind
The powerful voice of Kim Weston again. Should have been Motown's anchor Mega star !
JEAN KING - SOMETHING HAPPENS TO ME (RARE LIVE VIDEO FOOTAGE)
Jean King was a member of the Blossoms but here singing a rare solo number,live. Powerful voice. Darlene Love was another member.At 82 Darlene is very active and is now on a major tour.Ranked as one of Soul's most powerful voices.
Brooke Combe -Teardrops ft. Miles Kane (Womack & Womack Cover)
Brooke again with a great song from Womack and Womack.
Brooke Combe - Dancing At The Edge Of The World (Live at Nan's House)
Brooke again live! Real music being made in front of you! Beautiful!
Yes Sir, I Can Boogie
This exciting new singer is 23 year old Brooke Combe who says she was influenced by the Motown her grandmother listened to and the Soul and R&B her mother listened to.
Katie Webster - Try a little tenderness
Katie again with a standard Soul number
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Whoo-Wee Sweet Daddy
Katie Webster known as the swamp Boogie Queen was born in Houston in 1935 as Kathryn Jewel Thorne was a Boogie Woogie pianist and singer. Also listed under Swamp Soul, She played with Otis Redding but went into semi retirement when he died. She later toured many countries but sadly suffered a stroke in Greece. eventually recovered but died of heart attack in 1999.Rest in Peace Katie.
Ann Peebles - I Can't Stand the Rain (live 1991)
Just got this from my search engine! The great Ann Peebles with her iconic I Can't Stand The Rain! Wonderful live performance!
Ann Peebles Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival -If I Need You
Here's Ann at Montreux ! Great footage.
Tamiko Jones - I'll Be Anything For You (1968) [Full Album]
Tamiko Jones is an R&B ,Jazz and Soul singer born in West Virginia in 1945 of Cherokee, Japanese and British descent.She has recorded with several labels including Atlantic, Checker,Arista and Polydor. very clear and pleasant voice and she does some well known songs on this album.
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Sarah Dash - Let's Put Our Things Together
The beautiful Sarah Dash was one third of Labelle. When that group broke up she produced three albums one of which has been remastered on cd, playing here. Very powerful voice and it's on my Christmas list!
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Sweep It out in the Shed (Master Tape)
Little Ann (Ann Bridgeforth) Born in Chicago but raised in the small town of Mount Clements was active from 1960 to1969 and again briefly in...
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Shirley Brown with a self penned song. A sad story but that the way it goes with Soul.