The Soul Cellar (dance, bass, funk, instrumental, single)

**jackhammer** · 04-18-2008, 04:52 PM

This is an excellent thread. Such a shame that it probably won't recieve the attention that it deserves.

**right-track** · 04-19-2008, 06:15 AM

Gene Chandler - Nothing Can Stop Me

Constellation 1965

Gene Chandler is best known for his 1962 hit record 'Duke Of Earl' (earning him the nickname "The Duke") though he wrote and performed on many more songs including 28 hits in the top 100.
Along with personal favourites, the fabulous Curtis Mayfield and Jerry Butler, Chandler was a major player on the 60's Chicago soul scene and collaborated with some of the top stars of the soul and R&B world.
By the time the 70's arrived Chandler was a manager and record producer, notably for A&M and owner of two record labels.

'Nothing Can Stop Me' (written by Curtis Mayfield) was also recorded by another favourite of mine Major Lance, but it's Chandler's more understated version that wins it for me.
'Nothing Can Stop Me' tells the tale of a man humiliated by his girl in front of her male friends.

"Nothing can stop me,
So bad, do I feel inside.
Get my hat, I'm checkin' out,
Cause you and your friends really hurt my pride.
So unexpected you shot me down,
With all the fella's standing around yeah.
"Please don't go", that's what they'll be saying.
"Please don't go", but I'm not playing,
Cause nothing can stop me!"

A real soul gem.

**right-track** · 04-20-2008, 03:56 AM

Willie Mitchell - That Driving Beat

A student at the Chicago Conservatory of Music, Willie Mitchell was competent on several musical instruments, but particularly outstanding on the trumpet.
Almost all of Willie Mitchell's singles were instrumentals apart from songs like, 'Everything Is Gonna Be Alright' and this posts highlighted track, the flipside, 'That Driving Beat'.
As wydchr pointed out earlier in this thread, "Papa Willie" signed Al Green to Hi Records in 1969 and was involved in all the production of Al Green's records.

'That Driving Beat' is synonymous with the legendary Twisted Wheel Club and was a Wigan Casino dancefloor favourite.

'That Driving Beat' Wigan Casino late 70's

**right-track** · 04-20-2008, 03:57 AM

All posts updated with mp3 links to each track by clicking on the artist/song title at the top of each post.

marky_de_sade · 04-20-2008, 11:37 AM

stumbled on this forum after a random google search and started reading this thread - brilliant work right-track...i'll add some of my favourites at some point too...

**right-track** · 04-20-2008, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marky_de_sade

i'll add some of my favourites at some point too...

You're welcome to...look forward to your choices.

wydchr · 04-21-2008, 08:23 PM

Thanks for the updates right-track the knowledge you impart is always a revelatation and I really appreciate the links.

I will try and add some more to the thread soon... home from the rig today

**right-track** · 04-22-2008, 06:23 AM

I'd love it if you did, but don't feel obliged mate.

**right-track** · 04-22-2008, 06:40 AM

JJ Barnes - (Tell Me) Ain't It The Truth

JJ Barnes is another one of those Motown artists that are better known in the UK than they are in their native America.
Born in Detroit, Michigan 1943, Barnes started his career singing Gospel with The Halo Gospel Singers, a group which included his sister Ortheia Barnes.
From there he went on to record songs with Kable, Sceptor and the Ric Tic label (where he recorded a version of The Beatles - Day Tripper) all with limited success.

When Berry Gordy bought Ric Tic records, Barnes moved along to the Motown stable where he already knew members of the Funk Brothers.
But incredibly, Gordy decided not to release anything by Barnes (the story goes that Gordy thought Barnes sounded too much like Marvin Gaye) and instead used him for his songwriting abilities.
He co-wrote tracks such as; 'Don't Make Hurting Me a Habit' for the Marvelettes and 'Show Me the Way' for Martha & the Vandellas.
Barnes was later released to Groovesville and later moved to Revilot.

It wasn't until his old friend Edwin Starr from his Ric Tic days invited him over to England, (where Starr was enjoying more attention than he ever got in the U.S.) did Barnes truly make his name on the soul scene.

'(Tell Me) Aint It The Truth' was co-written and produced by JJ Barnes in 1966, with lyric changes (same tune) to the above Martha & the Vandellas - 'Show Me The Way'. Please pay particular notice to the understated piano.

It wasn't until 2002 that this song was officially published.
More from JJ Barnes later.

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04-18-2008, 04:52 PM
jackhammer A Cabled Discount Join Date: May 2007 Location: U.K Posts: 3,872	This is an excellent thread. Such a shame that it probably won't recieve the attention that it deserves. __________________ My music collection.cough cough enjoy. Ha Ha charade you are. My dvd collection.

04-19-2008, 06:15 AM
right-track Avin' It! Join Date: May 2005 Location: THE PEOPLES ЯEPUBLIK ФF MAИCUИIA Posts: 4,620	Gene Chandler - Nothing Can Stop Me Constellation 1965 Gene Chandler is best known for his 1962 hit record 'Duke Of Earl' (earning him the nickname "The Duke") though he wrote and performed on many more songs including 28 hits in the top 100. Along with personal favourites, the fabulous Curtis Mayfield and Jerry Butler, Chandler was a major player on the 60's Chicago soul scene and collaborated with some of the top stars of the soul and R&B world. By the time the 70's arrived Chandler was a manager and record producer, notably for A&M and owner of two record labels. 'Nothing Can Stop Me' (written by Curtis Mayfield) was also recorded by another favourite of mine Major Lance, but it's Chandler's more understated version that wins it for me. 'Nothing Can Stop Me' tells the tale of a man humiliated by his girl in front of her male friends. "Nothing can stop me, So bad, do I feel inside. Get my hat, I'm checkin' out, Cause you and your friends really hurt my pride. So unexpected you shot me down, With all the fella's standing around yeah. "Please don't go", that's what they'll be saying. "Please don't go", but I'm not playing, Cause nothing can stop me!" A real soul gem.

04-20-2008, 03:56 AM
right-track Avin' It! Join Date: May 2005 Location: THE PEOPLES ЯEPUBLIK ФF MAИCUИIA Posts: 4,620	Willie Mitchell - That Driving Beat A student at the Chicago Conservatory of Music, Willie Mitchell was competent on several musical instruments, but particularly outstanding on the trumpet. Almost all of Willie Mitchell's singles were instrumentals apart from songs like, 'Everything Is Gonna Be Alright' and this posts highlighted track, the flipside, 'That Driving Beat'. As wydchr pointed out earlier in this thread, "Papa Willie" signed Al Green to Hi Records in 1969 and was involved in all the production of Al Green's records. 'That Driving Beat' is synonymous with the legendary Twisted Wheel Club and was a Wigan Casino dancefloor favourite. 'That Driving Beat' Wigan Casino late 70's

04-20-2008, 03:57 AM
right-track Avin' It! Join Date: May 2005 Location: THE PEOPLES ЯEPUBLIK ФF MAИCUИIA Posts: 4,620	All posts updated with mp3 links to each track by clicking on the artist/song title at the top of each post.

04-20-2008, 11:37 AM
marky_de_sade Groupie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3	stumbled on this forum after a random google search and started reading this thread - brilliant work right-track...i'll add some of my favourites at some point too... __________________ Purple Radio

04-21-2008, 08:23 PM
wydchr Groupie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 16	Thanks for the updates right-track the knowledge you impart is always a revelatation and I really appreciate the links. I will try and add some more to the thread soon... home from the rig today __________________ Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.

04-22-2008, 06:23 AM
right-track Avin' It! Join Date: May 2005 Location: THE PEOPLES ЯEPUBLIK ФF MAИCUИIA Posts: 4,620	I'd love it if you did, but don't feel obliged mate.

04-22-2008, 06:40 AM
right-track Avin' It! Join Date: May 2005 Location: THE PEOPLES ЯEPUBLIK ФF MAИCUИIA Posts: 4,620	JJ Barnes - (Tell Me) Ain't It The Truth JJ Barnes is another one of those Motown artists that are better known in the UK than they are in their native America. Born in Detroit, Michigan 1943, Barnes started his career singing Gospel with The Halo Gospel Singers, a group which included his sister Ortheia Barnes. From there he went on to record songs with Kable, Sceptor and the Ric Tic label (where he recorded a version of The Beatles - Day Tripper) all with limited success. When Berry Gordy bought Ric Tic records, Barnes moved along to the Motown stable where he already knew members of the Funk Brothers. But incredibly, Gordy decided not to release anything by Barnes (the story goes that Gordy thought Barnes sounded too much like Marvin Gaye) and instead used him for his songwriting abilities. He co-wrote tracks such as; 'Don't Make Hurting Me a Habit' for the Marvelettes and 'Show Me the Way' for Martha & the Vandellas. Barnes was later released to Groovesville and later moved to Revilot. It wasn't until his old friend Edwin Starr from his Ric Tic days invited him over to England, (where Starr was enjoying more attention than he ever got in the U.S.) did Barnes truly make his name on the soul scene. '(Tell Me) Aint It The Truth' was co-written and produced by JJ Barnes in 1966, with lyric changes (same tune) to the above Martha & the Vandellas - 'Show Me The Way'. Please pay particular notice to the understated piano. It wasn't until 2002 that this song was officially published. More from JJ Barnes later.