Female Artists

Lyn Roman aka Linda Griner

Stop I Don’t Need No Sympathy (1973) Lyn Roman, soul singer, real estate agent, is there any end to her talent?

Hil St. Soul

Pieces Hil St. Soul is Hilary Mwelwa. She was born in London but originally from Lusaka in Zambia. Apparently, her father had a large soul music collection (don’t we all?) and grew up listening to stars such as Aretha Franklin. It’s no surprise then that she recorded a cover of Aretha’s Until You Come Back … Read more

Hattie Littles

Here You Come Your Love Is Wonderful Love, Troubles, Heartaches And Misery Hattie Littles was an early Motown singer signed to the GORDY Label She was re-recorded  by Ian Levine in the 90’s for his Motocity Label.

Spanky Wilson – Sunshine Of Your Love

Sunshine Of Your Love In 2007 Spanky Wilson recorded I’m Thankful with The Quantic Soul Orchestra. Sunshine Of Your Love is of course her version of CREAM’S great Soul song, I think first played live at the Twisted Wheel in 1967. Have a listen to this track – it’s electric! Spanky Wilson – Louella ‘Spanky’ … Read more

Ortheia Barnes – from Jazz to religion

Watch Out Boy Never Ever Leave Me I’ve Never Loved Nobody Waiting For Joey Ortheia Barnes was an R&B and jazz singer who often opened the bill at concerts for great artists such Stevie Wonder and other Motown stars. In fact she was the sister of J.J. Barnes. Her voice was smooth and sweet, never … Read more

Betty Willis

Take Your Heart Someday You’ll Need My Love (1960) Aint Gonna Do You No Good (1968) Act Naturally Gone With The Wind Is My Love Act Naturally by Betty Willis was done by Buck Owns originally and on a Beatles LP by RINGO. Gone With The Wind Is My Love was also done by Rita … Read more

Hot Sauce

I’ll Kill A Brick (About My Man) (1975) Oh what a groovy recording by Hot Sauce! Sounds very much like that left handed Stax guitar man playing on this, especially the intro – could it be Albert King? The female lead sounds very much like Aretha Franklin, but no, it’s Rhonda Washington. Well, we certainly missed this … Read more

Ann Perry

That’s The Way He Is Sugar and spice and everything nice ans so this is from Ann Perry. So nice it comes in at 352 on Kev Roberts Top 500.

Leslie Uggams

Love Is A Good Foundation Hand clapping good, and that’s what the dancers did in synchronisation with this great song from Leslie Uggams. Another 45 brought to the Northern scene by Ian Levine. Kev Roberts puts it at 342 on his Top 500, it’s on a recording originally done by Dionne Warwick. Another earlier 45: … Read more