More Old School Soul and funk. A bag full of tunes.

Hi,

here are some more SCIDB toe tappers and emotion stirrers.

Mavis Staples. Have a Little Faith

Here is another under rated soul singer. A member of the group "The Staple Singers", she hit the heights in the 60s & 70s as the lead singer of the group. She has cut a few solo albums over the years. This album came out last year is a a mix of gossip and soul. A fine listen.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos...9291/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_11_1/026-8516620-4460447

Betty Swann - Betty Swann

Another of the many top notch soul singers from the 60s. This is a collection of songs from the late 60s/early 70s. A collection of top notch southern soul. Not a well known collection of songs but one to look out for if you like good singing. From the same people that released the Candi Staton album.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00022M5DG/ref=pd_sr_ec_ir_m_h_/026-8516620-4460447

Willie Hightower - Willie Hightower

Here is an unknown to a lot of people. He cut a few tracks in the 60s. He is very obscure that I only heard of him in passing. If you like you soul, with earthy emotive power, check this out.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002Z9WFC/ref=pd_sim_pm_dp_1/026-8516620-4460447


Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings - Dap Dippin' With Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings

This is an album that looks like it was recorded in the late 60s but is from a few years ago. It's new old style funk. This album is well worth a listen. Get up on a good foot! She has a new album out called "Naturally". This is one on my list to buy.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos...413621/sr=2-2/ref=sr_bt_2/026-8516620-4460447

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos...413621/sr=2-1/ref=sr_bt_1/026-8516620-4460447

http://www.daptonerecords.com/pages/dap004LP-CD.html

Various Artists - Philadelphia Roots Vol.2

Another winner from the Soul Jazz stable. This is a mixture of Philly Soul from the 70s

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002VSTZU/ref=pd_sim_pm_dp_1/026-8516620-4460447

Various Artists - Chicago Soul - Electric Blues, Funk and Soul : The New Sound of Chicago

A mix of blues, Rhythm and blues and soul from the windy city.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0001ZMCZK/ref=lm_lb_5/026-8516620-4460447

Various Artists - Funk Drops vol 3

A collection of funky tunes from some well known and many not so well known artists.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00009YOUA/ref=pd_sim_pm_dp_2/026-8516620-4460447

Ohio players - The Best of the Ohio Players

A fine funk band from the 70s. Released a number of eye catching albums with fine sleeves.This is a good sampler for dipping your toe into.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos...2771/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_11_1/026-8516620-4460447



Just a few for now.

SCIDB

 

Mavis Staples rocks. I have a few of her 70s solo albums, and lots of Staple Singers. One of the sexiest voices in the history of the entire universe.

-- Ian

 

Nice one Dean