Holy Spirit - Spiritual Soul & Gospel Funk From Shreveport's Jewel Records

[Ian Dewhirst]

OK, not Motown but lovers of Soul should find something on here..........

Continuing Harmless's s policy of exploring all areas of Black Music we now turn our attention to the much under-explored area of U.S. independent Funky Soul and Gospel music which is currently one of most exciting areas of record collecting.

One of the greatest labels for funky Gospel releases was undoubtedly Jewel Records from Shreveport, Louisiana founded by Stan The Record Man Lewis in 1963 from his original tiny record store, Stan s Record Shop. From such humble beginnings sprang a recording empire which also included the Paula, Ronn and Soul Power labels.

Jump forward some 50 years to 2012 and suddenly the Jewel Gospel catalogue is being fiercely mined by collectors across the planet due to the sheer amount of quality funky Gospel records which are still being found. We invited serious DJ s, Record Collectors and all round funky Gospel addicts, the UK based David Hill and US based Greg Belson, to compile 2 CDs of some the best funky Gospel and Spiritual Soul from the Jewel archives. Added to this combination we also have collector and historian Chris Menist on sleeve notes duty for the 16 page booklet which also includes a variety of label and album scans.

Also, as a timely inclusion, we re also delighted to include one of the rare records which made it into John Peel s legendary 7" record box the sensational "No More Ghettos In America" by Stanley Winston proof positive that Jewel's funky Gospel sound found supporters right across the spectrum!


Holy Spirit - Spiritual Soul and Gospel Funk HURTXCD119





CD1

1. The Meditation Singers Trouble's Brewin'
2. BPS Revolution Brotherly Love
3. Soul Stirrers I'm Trying To Be Your Friend
4. Ernest Franklin Trying Times
5. The Hopson Family Prayer Will Take You There
6. Chimes Woke Up This Morning
7. Albertina Walker Mama Said, Thank You
8. The Brooklyn All Stars If Loving God Is Wrong [[I Don’t Want To Be Right)
9. Keith Barrow Everything’s Gonna Be Alright
10. Dorothy Norwood He’s A Friend
11. The Brooklyn All Stars I’m So Glad You’re Mine
12. Leomia Boyd and the Gospel Music Makers 'Need More
13. The Southerners Jesus Is Real To Me
14. The Traveling Echoes The Golden Gate
15. The Violinaires The Upper Way
16. Roscoe Robinson Do It Right Now
17. Clarence Fountain This Little Light of
18. Soul Stirrers Crying On The Mountain
19. Armstrong Brothers Far Away From God
20. The Meditation Singers A Change Is Gonna Come

CD 2

1. Armstrong Brothers Can You Treat Him Like A Brother
2. Bill Moss & the Celestials You've Got To Serve Somebody
3. The Southerners I'll Wait For the Lord
4. The Meditation Singers Good Old Gospel Music
5. Roscoe Robinson There's a Creator
6. Mighty Sons of Glory Don't Forget the Bridge [[That Brought You Over)
7. Dorothy Norwood There's Got to Be Rain In Your Life
8. Soul Stirrers Lord, Oh Lord, I Believe
9. The Meditation Singers I Love My Jesus
10. The Silver Gate Quartet of North Carolina Watch That Rogue
11. The Fantastic Violinaires I'm Not Worried
12. The Hopson Family Hello Sunshine
13. Dorothy Norwood Come and Go With Me
14. The Traveling Echoes I'd Like To Know
15. The Spiritual Interns He Walks With Me
16. The Brooklyn All Stars In The Ghetto
17. The Violinaires Message To My Friends
18. Dorothy Norwood Winding Up
19. Rev. Oris Mays Nobody Can Turn Me Around
20. The Travelling Echoes God Don't Change
21. Stanley Winston No More Ghettos in America

Amazon Link:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Holy-Spirit-Spiritual-Soul-Gospel/dp/B007O3VO2Y/ref=sr_1_11?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1337623606&sr=1-11

Ian D

[Ian Dewhirst]

Release date has naturally slipped back a week to 25/06/12 but I should have finished copies in my hand tomorrow touch wood!

Some nice surprises on this album!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...pf_rd_i=229816

Ian D

[Kamasu_Jr]

There are several Detroit based gospel artists on this set.

[jsmith]

Ian, RE: but I should have finished copies in my hand tomorrow
... you woun't miss just one copy, stick it straight in the post to moi ....... I'd be eternally grateful.
.... JOHN Roburt SMITH

[jsmith]

Amazon UK have just informed me that they now estimate having copies of this release ...
..... arrival date: June 28 2012 - June 30 2012 ... will it actually get to them before then ?

[destruction]

My kinda Gospel.....looking forward to this.

[Ian Dewhirst]

Another beautiful finished package with a lovely booklet.....

Out this Monday!

Zooming up the Amazon rankings as we speak!

http://www.amazon.co...&pf_rd_i=229816

Plus a few Radio plays happening......

Radio

Craig Charles - BBC 6 Music : Play Confirmed
Jazzie B - BBC Radio London 94.9 FM / Solar R adio : Play Confirmed
Mark Dean - BBC Radio Northampton/ Inspiration FM : Play Confirmed
Jim Ingham - BBC Radio Lancashire : Play Confirmed
Steve Barker - BBC Radio Lancashire : Play Confirmed
Devon Daley - BBC Radio Derby / Nottingham & Lincoln : Play Confirmed
John Leech - BBC Radio Essex / Time 107. 5 FM : Play Confirmed
Paul Miller - BBC Radio Solent / Surrey, Sussex & Berkshire : Play Confirmed
Steve White - BBC Radio Yorkshire : Play Confirmed
Robert Luis - Juice 107.2 FM : Play Confirmed
Peter P - Time 107.5 FM : Play Confirmed
Simon Harrison - Basic Soul : Play Confirmed
Ross Allen- Ministry Of Sound Radio : Play & Interview Feature Confirmed
Mike Bradshaw - Totally Radio : Play Confirmed
Dave Burton - Soulconnextion : Play Confirmed + Album Playlisted
DK [[Coldcut) - Various Stations : Play Confirmed
Laurent Garnier - Pedro's Broadcasting Basement/Various : Play Confirmed
Aitch B - Colourful Radio : Play Confirmed
Marcia Carr - Colourful Radio : Play Confirmed
Fitzroy The Buzzboy - Colourful/Stomp Radio : Play Confirmed
Andy Peebles - Smooth Radio : Play Confirmed
Keith Martin - Magic Network : Play & Interview Feature Confirmed
Christian Bragg - Jazz FM : Play Confirmed
Robbie Vincent - Jazz FM : Play Confirmed
Peter Young - Jazz FM : Play Confirmed
Mike Chadwick - Jazz FM : Play Confirmed
Colin Curtis - Starpoint Radio : Play Confirmed
Dave Needham - Starpoint Radio : Play Confirmed
Gary Spence - Solar Radio : Play & Interview Feature Confirmed
Kev Roberts - Solar/Signal Radio : Play Confirmed
Colin Faver - Solar Radio : Play Confirmed
Mark Phillips - Solar Radio : Play Confirmed
Mario Chrisostomou - BFBS Radio : Play & Interview Feature Confirmed
Graeme Park - Various : Play & Online Competition Confirmed
Brian Hurst - Various : Play Confirmed

Press

Forthcoming – press [[reviews)

Mojo
Uncut
Wire
Record Collector
Shindig!
Echoes
The Soul Survivors

Online:

http://www.uncut.co.uk/blog/wild-mercury-sound/the-23rd-uncut-playlist-of-2012
http://www.soulandjazzandfunk.com/reviews/1781-various-holy-spirit-harmless.html

Looking good for Monday!

Ian D

[kenneth]

This looks to be another great set. I had no interest in Gospel music when I was young, but I love it now. This has only a few artists I'm familiar with, such as the Soul Stirrers and Dorothy Norwood, which makes it even more interesting.

It's £9 on Amazon UK [[about $14 US) and $21 on Amazon US. With UK shipping to the US, it's only a few dollars' difference.

I'll be ordering a set very soon.

[Ian Dewhirst]

This looks to be another great set. I had no interest in Gospel music when I was young, but I love it now. This has only a few artists I'm familiar with, such as the Soul Stirrers and Dorothy Norwood, which makes it even more interesting.

It's £9 on Amazon UK [[about $14 US) and $21 on Amazon US. With UK shipping to the US, it's only a few dollars' difference.

I'll be ordering a set very soon.

Good choice Ken!

Ian D

[Ian Dewhirst]

The album which refuses to go away! Now it's in the Top 1000 on Amazon! Sales increasing in the third week it's been out there. It truly must be blessed!

http://www.amazon.co...42042008&sr=1-1

Must be Greg's sterling promotion!

Ian D