Outta Sight Records' Podcast

OUTTA SIGHT presents the third volume of in demand and rare R&B, Jump Blues and Popcorn. Part three of the chronological anthology features the complete Outta Sight R&B singles RSV031-045 inclusive. contact Jenny at Passion Music for further information.

REAL SIDE RECORDS PRESENTS "SOUL ON THE REAL SIDE" Featuring super-rare Modern Soul treasures by Mebeus, Patterson Twins, Richard Caiton and Bill Harris and including new-to-CD tracks by Real Side artist Jacqui Williams plus New York legend Tom Moulton’s exclusive remix of “Real Love”. This unique collection celebrates the diversity of Modern Soul first popularised by Colin Curtis and Ian Levine at the iconic seventies venue… Blackpool Mecca. The set blends Highland Room anthems by Dr Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band, Bill Harris and Larry Saunders with current floor fillers by Michael Wycoff, Madagascar and Chocolate Milk plus new-to-CD grooves by Real Side artist Jacqui Williams. Also included here for the first time is the previously unreleased “I Should Be With You Tonight” by Jesse Gomez and a 2014 re-edit of Walter Thomas’ “I Wanna Get Witcha”. It’s time to make some noise for MODERN SOUL! 1. Jacqui Williams - Real Love (Tom Moulton Mix) 2. James Bradley - I Can't Get Enough Of Your Love 3. Tyrone Davis - Just My Luck 4. Patterson Twins - I Need Your Love 5. Richard Caiton - I'm Gonna Love You More 6. Walter Thomas - I Wanna Get Witcha (Re-edit) 7. Jewel Bass - Let Your Love Rain Down On Me 8. Madagascar - Rainbow 9. Jacqui Williams - Believe (The Whole Damn World Is Going Crazy) 10. Larry Saunders - On The Real Side 11. Mebeus - Love's Journey 12. Bill Harris - Am I Cold Am I Hot 13. Jacqui Williams - Favour (Do This World A Favour) 14. Michael Wycoff - Looking Up To You 15. Chocolate Milk - Save The Last Dance 16. Dr Buzzard's Original Savannah Band - I'll Play The Fool 17. Jesse Gomez - I Should Be With You Tonight (Moonlight Studios Remix) 18. Lonne Givens - Hold On To The Blues 19. Tommy Tate - I Can't Do Enough For You Baby 20. Bobby Glover - It's My Turn contact jenny@passionmusic.co.uk

OUTTA SIGHT stomp into 2104 with a Northern Soul double-delight courtesy of Sony Music and BMG. First on the deck are Pat Upton’s California one-hit wonders Spiral Starecase. The band, from Sacramento, were formed in 1964 as The Fydallions and were signed to Columbia in ’68 by A&R man Gary Usher. It was Usher who pushed for the name change to the Spiral Starecase, after the film but with a deliberate misspelling. Usher also produced their first singles: an upbeat cover of the Drifters soul workout “Baby What I Mean” and “I’ll Run” coupled with “Inside, Outside, Upside Down”, a Mod/Soul collectable by Al Torino. But, it was Upton’s own composition “More Today Than Yesterday” that propelled the band to #12 in the Billboard Hot 100, selling over one million copies and scoring a gold disc. An album of the same name followed plus a couple more singles but they were unable to repeat their earlier success and within 18 months they disbanded. Next we feature two all-time Northern Soul classics from the New Jersey trio, The Moments, aka Harry Ray, Al Goodman and William Brown. The top-side, “I’ve Got The Need” is an original album-only cut taken from their 1975 Sharp LP on Joe and Sylvia Robinsons Stang label. The song, a massive Blackpool Mecca spin at the time of release, also enjoyed popularity at Wigan Casino by Chuck Jackson and Cleethorpes by Spooky & Sue. The flip side is no slouch either. “Nine Times” from 1976 is a true club-classic with its unforgettable “telephone” intro calling you onto the dance floor. Both sides remain floor fillers today and are available for the first time back-to-back. contact jenny@passionmusic.co.uk

From the forthcoming album WITHOUT LIMITS Betty Wright and Joss Stone present "Whisper In The Wind".

From the forthcoming album, "Without Limits", the sublime "Strip Me Naked" by Love, Peace & Happiness. Many thanks to Sony Entertainment UK Ltd

Welcome to part 11 in the Outta Sight Rhythm & Blues archive featuring more killer R&B action. First under the spotlight is former Raelette Mary Ann Fisher with her $300+ Fire rarity “Put On My Shoes”. This swinging R&B growler from 1958 has been a floor-filler across Europe for a number of years and is an essential disc for any DJ. Next we feature two in-demand tracks from one of the most important R&B artists of all time…Jimmy Ricks. Both tracks are from his post-Ravens career and include his insistent version of the Otis Blackwell song “Daddy Rollin’ Stone” and the rare rocker “Bad Man Of Missouri”. Finally we present two hot 45s from Gene C. Redd’s Ohio Redbug label. Both sides were produced by the legendary bandleader and manufactured at the local King pressing plant. Get ‘em while they’re hot! contact: jenny@passionmusic.co.u

OUTTA SIGHT RECORDS PRESENTS THE INVITATIONS… After an incredible three years Outta Sight are proud to announce the release of the 100th Northern Soul reissue in the highly collectable OSV series. The Invitations first burst onto the UK rare soul scene at the famed Twisted Wheel club in Manchester with their UK Stateside release “What’s Wrong With Me Baby?”. Still hugely popular today, this original American DynoVoice recording from 1965 was penned and produced by writing partners Sandy Linzer and Denny Randell who also brought us The Toys “A Lover’s Concerto” and Odyssey’s 1977 disco classic “Native New Yorker”. The duo also delivered The Invitations final DynoVoice release in 1966 - the iconic “Skiing In The Snow”, forever synonymous with the heyday of Northern Soul when 2,000 young soulies packed the cavernous dance floor at Wigan Casino. COME AND GET THOSE MEMORIES contact jenny@passionmusic.co.uk

Welcome to part four of the Modern Soul Essentials imprint from Outta Sight featuring hot off the press crossover and in-demand NuSoul. Here we pay homage to the birth of Modern Soul as we step back I time to the seventies with a hat trick of Crossover Classics courtesy of Demon Music Group and Parlophone. First up is southern-soul singer Sidney Joe Qualls with his perennial dance floor favourite “I Don’t Do This” taken from his Ch-Sound LP So Sexy. The B-side features his earlier Dakar 45 “Run To Me”, a vibrant rendition of the Sam Dees song. Next we have Texas soul man Bobby Patterson and two superb album only tracks taken from his LP rarity It’s Just A Matter Of Time recorded at Sound City studios, Shreveport for Paula Records. The first official 7-inch reissue of these in-demand cuts. Finally we present another ‘first’ for Outta Sight… the official reissue of the hugely popular 1977 Percy And Them Roulette single “Look In The Mirror Of My Eyes” / “Trying To Find A New Love”. Two awesome sides penned by Detroiter John ‘Percy’ Hargove. Crossover To Modern Soul Today contact jenny@passionmusic.co.uk

Idris Muhammad was born in 1939 and began playing the drums at age 8 in his native New Orleans. He became known as one of the most innovative drummers in soul music performing with singers Sam Cooke, Jerry Butler, The Impressions and Roberta Flack. Here we feature his New York Loft underground classic "Could Heaven Ever Be Like This". From the forthcoming album "No Boundaries" Contact jenny@passionmusic.co.uk

Glen Anthony Henry is a modern day R'n'B singer hailing from California, USA with a sound steeped in authentic American 70s soul. Following a successful collaboration with Dr Dre in 2001, Glen relocated to Spain where he teemed up with Sweet Vandals producer/arranger/composer Carlo Coupé, a partnership that produced our killer track "I Don't Know". From the forthcoming album "No Boundaries". Contact jenny@passionmusic.co.uk

The original and finest version of Razzy Bailey's country/soul classic carrying a message as relevant today as when it was first cut to wax in 1974. From the forthcoming album "No Boundaries" Contact jenny@passionmusic.co.uk

The sad story of Inell Young begins with her early recordings for Eddie Bo as part of the Explosions alongside Juanita Brooks and Mary Jane Hooper. Unfortunately her career and life were cut short as a result of drug addiction and we are left with only a handful of songs from such a promising young talent. Taken from the album "No Boundaries" Contact jenny@passionmusic.co.uk

OUTTA SIGHT PRESENTS three more stunning 45s… First up are the West Coast Fi-Dels with their crowning glory “Try A Little Harder” released on the L.A. based, Vee-Jay owned, Keymen label. The Fi-Dels, or Fidels, originally signed to Lew Bedell’s Doré label before the move to Keymen. Their stay was short-lived and a switch to Maverick heralded their crossover double-sider “I Want To Thank You” / “Boys Will Be Boys”. Next in line is the majestic Ruby Winters who signed to Diamond Records in 1966 where she scored a minor hit alongside Johnny Thunder – “Make Love To Me”. A decade later found her in the UK top-ten pop charts with her re-recording of “I Will”. Here we feature her two most popular rare soul collectables “Better” and the sublime “In The Middle Of A Heartache”. Finally, we present two early New York soul classics courtesy of Texas born Johnny Nash. The top-side “Ol’ Man River” is a stunning soulful rework of the show tune standard. The flip-side is the much-overlooked “I Lost My Baby” from the earlier ABC-Paramount recordings. It dates from 1961 but sounds much later and is one of his most sought-after 45s. Contact jenny@passionmusic.co.uk

From the label that brought you dancefloor hero Gavin Christopher, house master Ben Westbeech, party kings The Cuban Brothers, soul diva Mica Paris and the sublime Extra Curricular comes NuFunk's Mr Midas... Featurecast. Featurecast has proved himself a leader in his field. From DJing to Producing, he’s had an incredible few years, churning out some of the biggest party tracks on labels like Good Groove, Bomb Strikes, Jalapeno, Catskills & Funk Weapons. Receiving praise from a host of major players such as Krafty Kuts, Norman Jay, DJ Yoda, Z-Trip, & A.Skillz describing him as ‘One to Watch’, Featurecast has crafted his own unique sound combining amazing pinpoint scratching whilst effortlessly cutting between Funk, Hip-Hop, Breaks, Dubstep and Drum & Bass. He’s dazzled the crowds of some of the biggest festivals and venues around the globe from Canada’s Shambhala, Germany’s Fusion, Serbia’s 3p Festival as well as touring the USA, Australia and playing all over Europe. Here's a sample of the previously unreleased Featurecast re-edit of Curtis Mayfield's anthemic "Tripping Out". From the forthcoming album "No Boundaries".

OUTTA SIGHT in association with The Modern Soul Collective presents a modern soul fest spanning 40 incredible years of upbeat feel-good club soul. This unique collection – a first for Outta Sight – gathers together seventies breakthrough crossover classics: Bobby Foster’s “If You Really Need A Friend…”, Betty LaVette’s “You Made A Believer Out Of Me” and Razzy’s anthemic “I Hate Hate”; plus the best of today’s Future-Soul classics care of Glen Anthony Henry, DeRoberts, Ski Hi and R Kelly. Also included here – for the first time ever – is the Featurecast “tough funk” re-edit of Curtis Mayfield’s 1980 club classic “Tripping Out”. It’s time to make some noise for MODERN SOUL! Contact jenny@passionmusic.co.uk

Welcome to part 10 in the Outta Sight Rhythm & Blues archive featuring another set of R&B scorchers and the biggest haul yet... over $2,000 of indemand R&B action. First under the spotlight is the legendary New York born Northern Soul star and former chef Tony Clarke. Clarke will be forever synonymous for his mid-60s Chess recordings “The Entertainer” and “Landslide”. Here we feature his debut R&B rocker “Love Must Be Taboo”. From 1962. The flip-side features the rare, and finest, recording by Willie West – “Willie Knows How”. Next we pair two prolific soul men – Joe Simon and Leon Peterson – and feature their most collectable sides respectively. Finally we present two of the most indemand R&B platters: Lloyd Nolan’s $350 King collectable “I Don’t Know About You” and Rodger Green’s incredible $1,000 “Betty Mae”!!! Get ‘em while they’re hot! Contact jenny@passionmusic.com

New and exclusive to 7 inch vinyl, - direct from the Radio 1 playlist - two future soul hits c/o Extra Curricular. MSV011 A/ "ROBBIN' HOOD" (Lack Of Afro Re-Edit) B/ "Notify" EXTRA CURRICULAR play real instruments along-side live electronics and vocals: Thabo Mkwananzi (Vocals); Martin Chung (Guitars); Jack Button (Bass/Programming); Noah Burton (Drums/Programming); John Waugh (Saxes) and Greg Nicholas (Trumpet). The band's debut EP WON'T STAY DOWN peaked at number 11 in the iTunes electronic chart and they have received countless BBC Radio 1 plays courtesy of Annie Mac, Toddla T, and Friction. MIXMAG "Thabo's fragile vocals and unforgettable refrain are a gift to remixers and daytime radio alike" ZANE LOWE "Extra Curricular Won't Stay Down” DJ MAGAZINE "epic, life-affirming bass music" CRAIG CHARLES "I've just watched Extra Curricular live at the Limetree festival and they knocked the ball out the park” Get ready for Extra Curricular! Courtesy of Finger Lickin Management with special thanks to Abel Reynolds Contact jenny@passionmusic.co.uk

New and exclusive from Outta Sight the brand new single from MICA PARIS - "So Sweet". Co-written by Mica and performed with UK clubland’s top act and Manumissian headliners - The Cuban Brothers.

The Electrifying Cashmeres from Akron, Ohio present their inspired rendition of the Jr. Walker classic “What Does It Take”. The band - Chopper, Gerald, Tiny and Don McClain - originally signed to the Rubbertown label before joining Sound Stage 7 where they cut three 45s. The in demand Continental Showstoppers side - “Not Too Young” - now commanding £200+ was written by Jackey Beavers and also recorded by him for Mainstream Records. Next in line are two sides from Bob Crewe’s iconic New Voice imprint. The top side is the £500+ sublime rarity “Isn’t It Just A Shame” by Kenny Wells. The flip side, recorded just months before, couldn’t be further away musically and captures the heyday of Wigan Casino’s Northern Soul domination. Finally, we have The James Walsh Gypsy Band and the their crossover classic, “Cuz It’s You Girl”, which has become a firm favourite in the Northern Soul rooms in recent times. contact jenny@passionmusic.co.uk

Welcome to part three of the Modern Soul Essentials imprint from Outta Sight featuring hot off the press Modern and in demand NuSoul. First up are UK clubland’s top act - The Cuban Brothers - with a double “A” side featuring MICA PARIS. The MTV presenters and Manumissian headliners are just as at home presenting the NME Awards as they are in the recording studio. Here we feature two tracks from their forthcoming album Yo Bonita – “Ain’t No Need” and “So Sweet”, performed and co written by MICA PARIS. Al Olmedo and his Teenagers came together in a borstal in Spain and, under difficult circumstances, have developed into a tight, authentic NuSoul band paying homage to their first love Northern Soul. “Paint Yourslef In A Corner” and “It Must Be Love” are already dance floor hits on the European rare souil circuit. DeRoberts and the Half Truths are the house band for Nashville based record label G.E.D. Soul and over the past 3 years have built a worldwide fan base for their unique brand of modern soul and heavy funk. Also from the G.E.D. stable comes Ski Hi with their unique mix of Latin tinged funk/soul. Sharing the same musicians as DeRoberts this powerful double “A” 45 is a sure fire winner. Crossover To Modern Soul Today! contact jenny@passionmusic.co.uk