P. J. Proby

Hold Me Somewhere Maria Niki Hoeky 1966 P. J. Proby is a colourful character who is mainly remembered for splitting his velvet trousers onstage which kept the tabloids in headlines for quite some time. Whenever his name in in the news (and it has been, often) out come the cliches regarding the oh so shocking … Read more

JImmy Jones – 39-21-46 Shape

Jimmy Jones released a couple of really popular songs in the early sixties, Good Timin’ and Handy Man. This was the time when jukeboxes in the U.K. had improved beyond recognition in terms of sheer vocal output and could really belt out a loud song, both of which these were. On the way to a … Read more

Frances Nero – Footsteps Following Me

FOOTSTEPS FOLLOWING ME (1991) Frances Nero was one of the original early artists signed to Motown, but had no success on the label. She was saved from continuing obscurity by entrepreneur, Dr Who fanatic, Soul enthusiast and DJ: Ian Levine. Full credit to Ian who wrote this great song. It charted in England in 1991. Footsteps … Read more

Bobby Kline – Say Something Nice To Me

Say Something Nice To Me Bobby Kline appears to be a bit of an enigma. No source can definitively say whether he was black or white, or whether he ever sang as lead singer for the Doo Wop group The Ocapellos. He does seem to have written the song The Stars for them, however. We … Read more

The Stovall Sisters

Hang On In There Yes To The Lord The Stovall Sisters were born into a family of twenty two children who used to tour the midwest of the US as a gospel group. Three sisters, Nettie, Lillian and Rejoyce, formed a singing trio who eventually released an album, The Stovall Sisters. They became the backing … Read more

Delores Fuller

One More Chance Lord Delores Fuller the gospel singer (not to be confused with the actress of the same name), sang this excellent crossover soul/gospel track which was released in the UK on the Acid Jazz label in 2021. Acid Jazz Record Company – Wikipedia

The Clark Sisters

You Brought The Sunshine The Clark Sisters are one of the foremost gospel singing groups around today, born and raised in Detroit. They are now four genuine sisters ranging from Jackie Clark born in 1948 down to Karen Clark Sheard, born in 1960. This song, You Brought The Sunshine definitely has a soul feeling to … Read more

Dave Baby Cortez – Rinky Dink

RINKY DINKCountdown Dave Baby Cortez (real name: David Cortez Clowney) was born on August 13, 1938 in Detroit. Playing the distinctive Hammond organ, Dave “Baby” Cortez began his public appearances playing in church. 1956 he started out on Ember Records as David Clowney.1955 – 57 he was in The Pearls (as a singer)1959 he released … Read more

The Twisted Wheel – Soul Links

Welcome to the Twisted Wheel – Soul Links on Soulbot.uk. The links are one way of understanding the influence and unchanging importance of this sixties soul club on the foundation of Northern Soul. The Twisted Wheel Club – Wikipedia  Roger Eagle Pete Roberts Soulful Detroit – Twisted Wheel Tony Wilson Rod the Mod at the … Read more

King Solomon – Separation

Separation The bass line on this recording by King Solomon owes much to SHIMMY SHIMMY WALK by The Megatons. Little is known about King Solomon himself, despite taking such a high sounding name. His real name, however, was King Sylvester Lee Melicious Solomon. At one time he played with the Blues Blasters band. We presume … Read more