Soul 45: Brothers By Choice - Oh Darlin'

Smooth 70s vibes here on this West Coast indie, ALA being a subsidiary of the well know Laff comedy label. Really can't be too mad at it, even if it is just a overt rip of the midtempo Delegation hit.

Brothers By Choice - Oh Darlin'

Soul: What Can I Do

Tough to scoop midtempo cut by Jean Shy with arrangements and writing help from legendary Harvey Fuqua and his cohort Vernon Bullock. Bullock was the creator of New Birth, producer of the Younghearts' 20th Century albums and writer of quite a few solid tunes.

What Can I Do I'm So In Love With You

Move Up - Drum Edit

Something revived from an old neglected session, the chops got kind of out there originally but I stripped it back to a drum edit to preserve the song structure. Not something to play out but some may enjoy this for what it is.

Move Up (b.cause dirty drums edit)

You Should Have Told Me

Beautiful double sider from this obscure group who was actually out of Los Angeles, CA. The interest in the northern soul/dance side has driven the value of this 45 way up, and it is a very good one...but the ballad group vocals on the a-side are what really makes this record special to me. Undeniable. Someone should re-issue this asapolis.

The New Yorkers - You Should Have Told Me (ballad)

The New Yorkers - Don't Want To Be Your Fool (dancer)

Got to give a shout out to the dude Big Matt for lacing me with this 45.

Sunday Soul: Take Me As I Am

Here's a nice 70's uptempo girl group jam out of San Francisco, Ca. The tune was written and arranged by Lafayette "Papa" Thomas, who is also responsible for the wonderful "Cry For Joy" ballad as recorded by Papa And The Utopians on Poizon. I'll get to posting that sometime soon. Too bad these records were pressed on styrene as the highs tend to get a bit fuzzy at times, but it's difficult to deny the raw rhythm & sweet harmonies on these recordings.

The Luscious Three - Take Me As I Am

This 70's stepper has somewhat of a Stevie meets Bobby Caldwell thing, & in a pretty good way. His version of "Time After Time" on the lp is worth checking as well.

John Valenti - Anything You Want