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THE SWEET INSPIRATIONS: Let It Be Me (The Atlantic Recordings 1967-1970), 3CD Box Set (SoulMusic Records/Cherry Red Records)

2022-02-18T04:10:47-05:00September 4, 2021|Categories: Reissues, SoulMusic Records|Tags: , , , , , , |

SoulMusic Records is exceptionally pleased to present "Let It Be Me," a 3CD complete collection of the super-soulful Atlantic recordings by THE SWEET INSPIRATIONS, the legendary group known for their own recordings as well as their background work with Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley among many others...

DAVID NATHAN’S DIARY – September 2, 2021: ARETHA – A Closer Look (Pt 2): Until You Come Back To Me (Demo)

2022-02-15T03:49:28-05:00September 1, 2021|Categories: David Nathan’s Diary|Tags: , |

As part of an ongoing series delving into many gems, rarities and previously unreleased tracks to be found on the 2021 career-spanning 4CD set, "ARETHA," co-producer David Nathan takes a closer look at the 1973 demo of "Until You Come Back To Me," found on Disc 3....

DAVID NATHAN’S DIARY – August 26, 2021: ARETHA – A Closer Look (Pt 1): Ooo Baby Baby

2022-02-15T03:49:19-05:00August 25, 2021|Categories: David Nathan’s Diary|Tags: , , |

With the release of ARETHA, a first-of-its-kind career-spanning Rhino 4CD box set that chronicles the recordings of the iconic Aretha Franklin from 1956 to 2015, the project's co-producer David Nathan takes a closer look at some of the rarities, hidden gems and previously unreleased tracks in a multi-part series. First up is "Ooo Baby Baby," Aretha's 1979 duet with Smokey ...

Phyllis Hyman: Classic Soul 1977 Interview

2021-08-25T11:10:32-04:00August 25, 2021|Categories: Classic Soul Interviews, Uncategorized|Tags: , |

2021 Introduction: With a resurgence of interest in her recordings as a result of the 2021 SoulMusic Records’ box set, “Old Friend – The Deluxe Collection (1976-1998),” the late and much-revered Phyllis Hyman was just starting her recording career when then-Manhattan neighbour David Nathan met up with her in 1977…

ARETHA FRANKLIN: Rare Classic Soul 1977 Interview

2023-08-07T10:01:15-04:00August 13, 2021|Categories: Aretha Franklin, Artist Spotlight, Classic Soul Interviews, David Nathan’s Diary, Features|Tags: , , |

We mark the August 16, 2018 passing of Aretha Franklin, the undisputed ‘Queen Of Soul’ with this seldom-seen interview that occurred spontaneously and unexpectedly one summer evening in 1977 when Aretha called from Encino, California to share with David Nathan in New York about her then-new album “Sweet Passion” and more,…

DAVID NATHAN’S DIARY – August 13, 2021: DEEP SOUL LEGENDS: JUDY CLAY AND LORRAINE ELLISON

2022-02-15T03:49:12-05:00August 11, 2021|Categories: David Nathan’s Diary|Tags: , , , , , , , |

The term 'deep soul' first appeared in musical vernacular in the mid-'60s when Dave Godin, one of David Nathan's partners at Soul City record store in London referenced it to describe the intensely emotional feeling that certain R&B vocalists injected into their recordings. David pays tribute to two of the 'unsung' purveyors of the genre, Judy Clay and Lorraine Ellison...

HIGH INERGY: Classic Soul 1977 Interview

2021-08-11T13:24:56-04:00August 11, 2021|Categories: Classic Soul Interviews, Motown Records, Uncategorized|

2021 Introduction: Inducted into The SoulMusic Hall Of Fame in July 2021 in the ‘Motown’ artist category, High Inergy were riding the crest of popularity in 1977 with their hit “You Can’t Turn Me Off (In The Middle Of Turnin’ Me On)” as David Nathan discovered when he caught up with the female quartet towards the end of their first year as Motown artists…

CHIC: Classic Soul 1978 Interview

2022-02-18T04:03:32-05:00August 11, 2021|Categories: Classic Soul Interviews|Tags: , , , |

2021 Introduction: Celebrating an unprecedented number of (5) inductions into The SoulMusic Hall Of Fame with Bernard Edwards (Producer) and ‘C’est Chic’ (Classic Soul Album) in July, the group Chic and its founding members continue to experience global appreciation. In 1978, David Nathan had his memorable first in person encounter with Nile Rogers…

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