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PHILLIP BALLOU: We’ll Be Together (SoulMusic Records-Digital/Warner X)

2022-02-18T04:07:48-05:00July 16, 2021|Categories: David Nathan, Digital Releases, SoulMusic Records|Tags: , , , |

Now available as a SoulMusic Records (SMR) Digital release, "We'll Be Together" is the second 45 by the ever soulful Phillip Ballou. When released on vinyl for the first time (as a limited edition) in 2020, 41 years after being recorded, it sold out within a few weeks, with YouTube reviews that named this modern soul gem " the best release to end 2020...." Now available on all digital platforms worldwide

Average White Band Classic Soul 1978 Interview

2021-07-12T22:44:39-04:00July 12, 2021|Categories: Classic Soul Interviews, Uncategorized|

2021 Introduction: Recently inducted into The SoulMusic Hall Of Fame in the category ‘Funk Group,’ Average White Band first broke through with their distinctive brand of groove’n’soul back in 1974 with the US No. 1 pop/R&B and dance hit, “Pick Up The Pieces.” By 1978, as they shared with David Nathan, it was time to venture out to new terrain…

PHYLLIS HYMAN: Old Friend – The Deluxe Collection (1976-1998), 9CD (SoulMusic Records/Cherry Red)

2022-07-02T06:05:43-04:00July 7, 2021|Categories: Reissues, SoulMusic Records|Tags: , , , , |

SoulMusic Records is exceptionally pleased to present the first-ever box set of the music of the late Phyllis Hyman, who created a wonderful legacy of recordings over close to twenty-years that continues to resonate today with her dedicated global audience and beyond...

Larry Graham/Graham Central Station: Classic Soul 1977 Interview

2021-07-07T11:18:46-04:00July 7, 2021|Categories: Classic Soul Interviews, Uncategorized|Tags: , |

2021 Introduction: In the rare category of being a recipient of (3) inductions into The SoulMusic Hall Of Fame – Lifetime Achievement Award, Male Artist and Musician/Instrumentalist, the iconic Mr. Larry Graham has traversed the funk, pop and R&B musical terrain over a remarkable six decades, starting with Sly & The Family Stone, his own solo career and working with Prince among others… As the founder of Graham Central Station, Larry spoke with David Nathan in 1977 about stretching the musical boundaries…

PRESTON GLASS: I Don’t Need A Dancefloor (Stepper’s Remix) (Platinum Garage Recordings/SoulMusic Records-Digital/Warner X)

2022-02-18T04:09:30-05:00June 25, 2021|Categories: Digital Releases, SoulMusic Records|Tags: , |

SoulMusic Records in association with Platinum Garage Recordings proudly presents "I Don't Need A Dancefloor" by award-winning producer/songwriter and artist-in-his-own-right Preston Glass, with a jammin' 'Stepper's Remix' by top UK remix producer Nigel Lowis. Distributed worldwide by Warner X, available on all digital platforms

LENNY WILLIAMS: Classic Soul 1977 Interview

2021-06-16T13:54:13-04:00June 16, 2021|Categories: Classic Soul Interviews, Uncategorized|Tags: , |

2021 Introduction: A semi-finalist for induction into The SoulMusic Hall Of Fame in the category ‘R&B Pioneer,’ Lenny Williams came to the attention of record buyers and audiences as the ‘voice’ behind hits by Tower Of Power such as “So Very Hard To Go” and “What Is Hip?” His solo career took a few years to jumpstart and by 1977, Lenny was riding a hit wave with “Choosing You” as he explained to David Nathan…

BUNNY SIGLER: Classic Soul 1978 Interview

2021-06-10T17:45:48-04:00June 10, 2021|Categories: Classic Soul Interviews, Uncategorized|Tags: , |

2021 Introduction: One of the nominees for induction into The SoulMusic Hall Of Fame in the category, ‘Legacy (Posthumous) Award,’ Bunny Sigler created a musical legacy as a formidable singer, songwriter and producer in particular with his recordings at Philadelphia International and then with Salsoul Records in the late ‘70s. He met up with David Nathan in the summer of 1978 to talk about his disco hit “Let Me Party With You”…

TEDDY PENDERGRASS: Classic Soul 1977 Interview

2021-06-10T17:38:15-04:00June 10, 2021|Categories: Classic Soul Interviews, Uncategorized|Tags: , |

2021 Introduction: Previous inducted into The SoulMusic Hall Of Fame in the category, ‘Legacy (Posthumous) Award,’ the late Teddy Pendergrass is also one of the nominees in the current slate for the ‘Male Artist’ category. In 1977, he was just at the start of his solo career when David Nathan checked in with him…

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