6 New Backbeats Releases On 25/03/13!

[Ian Dewhirst]

Something to look forward to for the beginning of Spring. Yep, we have 6 more Backbeats releases coming up on the 25/03/13 and these 6 will hopefully appeal to anyone who likes 75+ minutes of Soul for less than a fiver each!

These are still being loaded onto Amazon, so will add the links as soon as they go live......



BACKB031 “Dance Floor Revolution – 70’s Modern Soul Stunners”
Compiled by Ian Dewhirst

1. Happy Feeling – Earth, Wind & Fire
2. Once I’ve Been There – Norman Connors
3. Hey Mr Melody Maker – Johnnie Taylor
4. Are You Ready For This - The Brothers
5. I Couldn’t Believe It – David Ruffin & Eddie Kendricks
6. Love Don’t Come No Stronger – Jeff Perry
7. Am I Cold, Am I Hot – Bill Harris
8. Keep On Trying – LTG Exchange
9. What About My Love – Damaris
10. I’m In Need Of Love – Lou Courtney
11. Make Me Believe In You – Patti Jo
12. Talking ‘Bout Poor Folks – Lou Edwards & Today’s People
13. Didn’t Say A Word – Patti Austin
14. This Time Around – S.O.U.L. feat Larry Hancock
15. Lead Me On – Gwen McCrae
16. I’m Hopelessly In Love With You – The Modulations
17. Get Out Of My Life – Sharon McMahan
18. You Made A Believer Out Of Me – Betty LaVette
19. Ripe For The Pickin’ – The Trumains
20. Funny How We Changed Places – Debra Anderson
21. Lady In Red – Ronnie Dyson
22. Can We Share It – Rick Shephard
23. Home Is Where The Heart Is – Bobby Womack



BACKB033 “Metropolis Stomp Time – Northern Soul From The Big City”
Compiled By Kev Roberts

1. I'll Always Need You - Dean Courtney
2. Walk Like A Man - Johnny Moore
3. Get Down With It - Little Richard
4. I Can't Help Loving You - Paul Anka
5. I Need You - Shane Martin
6. Cause You're Mine - The Vibrations
7. Change Your Ways - Willie Kendrick
8. Do You Love Me Baby - The Masqueraders
9. Ain't No Soul-Ronnie Milsap
10. Try Me For Your New Love-Junior Mcants
11. Help Me-Al Wilson
12. In The Long Run – Curtis Blandon
13. I Got What It Takes – Brooks & Jerry
14. One In A Million – Maxine Brown
15. They’ll Never Know Why – Freddy Chavez
16. Livin’ The Nightlife – The Charts
17. This Man – Wally Cox
18. Never Love A Robin – Barbara & Brenda
19. Tightrope – Inez & Charlie Foxx
20. You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down – The Gentlemen Four
21. Let’s Get Back Together – The Honeybees
22. Please Stay – The Ivories
23. Chains Of Love – Chuck Jackson
24. Carlena – The Just Brothers
25. That’s No Way To Treat A Girl – Marie Knight
26. Dearly Beloved – Jack Montgomery
27. The Magic Touch – Melba Moore
28. My Heart Cries For You – Porgy & The Monarchs
29. Last Minute Miracle – The Shirelles
30. I Got My Heart Set On You – The Toys
31. I’ve Got To Live While I Can – Freddie Williams



BACKB035 “Lay Back & Chill – More Superior Sensuous Soul”
Compiled by Ralph Tee

1. Once You Know How - Luther Vandross
2. We Never Said Goodbye - Dionne Warwick
3. Stay - Glenn Jones
4. Say You Love Me - Patti Austin
5. What Do You Want Me To Do - Lou Courtney
6. Brother Brother - Esther Phillips
7. Paintings Of Love - Keni Burke
8. Ain't That Love, Baby - Lou Rawls
9. No Love, No Where Without You - Linda Williams
10. How Can I Be Sure - Randy Jackson
11. They Don't See - Earth, Wind & Fire
12. We Found Love - The Dynamics
13. Gonna Make Changes - Phyllis Hyman
14. Be My Girl - Michael Henderson
15. The Makings Of You - Gladys Knight & The Pips
16. We Need Love - Chapter 8
17. By Your Side - Tower Of Power
18. I Once Had Your Love [[And I Can't Let Go) – The Isley Brothers
19. Love Light - Angela Bofill



BACKB036 “Unexploited & Under-Rated - Contemporary Soul Gems”
Compiled by Simon White

1. Don't Wait Around [[2004) 45 version - The Elgins
2. You Are The Rhythm In My Life [[Remix) - Billy Preston
3. Just A Lucky Fella - Noel McKoy
4. I've Seen The Light - JJ Barnes
5. Hurt The One You Love [[2008 mix) - David Ruffin
6. Got To Win You Back - [[2008 mix) - Contours
7. If I Were Your Woman - Vermettya Royster
8. No Need To Explain - G.C. Cameron
9. All The Love In The World - Ebony Allayne
10. Talk To The World - Pete Hoorlebeke
11. Back In Circulation [[Metropolitan Soul Mix) - Sweet James Epps
12. Crying Shame - Lynda Laurence
13. Love Still Lives In My Heart - The Originals
14. My World Will Never Be The Same – Gina Foster
15. Prime Time Lover - Linda Griner
16. You Take My Breath Away - Moonstone
17. Too Great A Price To Pay - Bettye LaVette
18. Soul Searching - Barbara Randolph



BACKB039 “Crossover To Soul - More Crossover Soul From The 60’s & 70’s”
Compiled By Sean Hampsey

1. The Common Broken Heart - Lou Courtney
2. Thanks But No Thanks - General Crook
3. I'm Not Ready - Ujima
4. Trapped In A Love - Barrino Brothers
5. People Keep Telling Me - The O'Jays
6. Satisfactorize Your Mind - Africano
7. You’re The Best Girl In The World - Johnnie Taylor
8. Main Squeeze - Syl Johnson
9. Cry Like a Baby - Aretha Franklin
10. Home Is Where The Hatred Is - Esther Phillips
11. Sweeping Your Dirt Under My Rug - Ann Bailey
12. Wait Till I Give The Signal - The Shirelles
13. Remember Me - Laura Lee
14. Fool's Hall Of Fame - Ike Lovely
15. Will There Be Another Love For Me - Winfield Parker
16. Who Am I Without You Baby - Will Hatcher
17. I've Come to Save You - 100 Proof [[Aged In Soul)
18. Think Nothing About It - Major Lance
19. Let's Try It Over - Willie Hutch
20. I Gotta Keep My Bluff In – Freddie Hughes
21. After You There Can Be Nothing - Walter Jackson
22. Midnight Sunshine - The Soul Children
23. It's Gonna Be Alright - Maxine Brown
24. One Step Ahead - Aretha Franklin



BACKB041 “Detroit Gold – 70’s Soul Grooves From The Motor City”
Compiled By Jaffa

1. Something New About You - Silent Majority
2. Let's Change The Subject - Satisfaction Unlimited
3. Trapped In A Love - The Barrino Brothers
4. The Truth Will Come Out - Honey Cone
5. I'm In Love Darling - General Johnson
6. 90 Day Freeze - 100 Proof [[Aged In Soul)
7. I Shall Not Be Moved - The Barrino Brothers
8. Only Time Will Tell - General Johnson
9. Happy Heart - Freda Payne
10. Nothing Sweeter Than Love - 100 Proof [[Aged In Soul)
11. Tighten Him Up - Eloise Laws
12. Let Me Down Easy - Chairmen Of The Board
13. Two Can Be As Lonely As One - Danny Woods
14. A Woman's Prayer - Honey Cone
15. The Day I Found Myself - Honey Cone
16. Two Wrongs Don't Make A Right - Freda Payne
17. Bright City Lights - Satisfaction Unlimited
18. Everything Good Is Bad - 100 Proof [[Aged In Soul)
19. Deeper And Deeper - Freda Payne
20. You've Made Me So Very Happy - Honey Cone
21. Just As Long - The 8th Day
22. Ain't It Good Feeling Good - Eloise Laws
23. We've Gotta Find A Way Back To Love - Freda Payne

Naturally these will also be available from anyone who still has a local store left and from all the usual suppliers. There'll be another 6 in April, making a total of 42 Backbeats multi-artist compilations and 10 artist compilations all for less than a fiver each!

I think most of 'em are listed here:-

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_...ckbeats+series

Ian D

[texassoul]

These look fantastic! Nice work Ian.

Mike "Tequila" Wheeler

[texassoul]

Here is the link to the U.S. Amazon page:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...artists+series

[Ian Dewhirst]

These look fantastic! Nice work Ian.

Mike "Tequila" Wheeler

Cheers Michael!

Ian D

[Ian Dewhirst]

Here is the link to the U.S. Amazon page:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...artists+series

Wow, I'll need to troubleshoot that. They only seem to have 5 out 42 releases on there!

Ian D

[texassoul]

Yes, please. I noticed it as well, but wasn't sure there wasn't a reason why they weren't available in the US.

[alanh]

Some excellent selections Ian - thank you and your colleagues for keeping the flag flying with great soul compilations and physical CD releases.....and at great prices. Is Demon still supplying HMV with new stock? I'm not sure of the situation - is it a matter of companies like Demon still supplying, or HMV being able to buy in stock outside of the main new releases.

[Hotspurman]

This may be of interest to UK readers only, but I went into HMV's so-called flagship store on Oxford Street today and have never been so depressed in a record store in my life! All of the racks were only half full, with little or nothing of any real interest to be found in the soul section [[or what is left of it). The DVD's were even worse - the only Downton Abbey title they had was the 2011 Xmas spewcial; none of the series nor the 2012 Xmas special, and nothing whatsoever on Inspector Morse or Lewis. So I'll problably search either ebay or Amazon for my missing titles....

[144man]

If you're in Oxford Street, Sister Ray round the corner in Berwick Street is always worth a visit.

[Ian Dewhirst]

All of these 6 new Backbeats are flying up the Amazon rankings.

BACKB031 “Dance Floor Revolution – 70’s Modern Soul Stunners”
Compiled by Ian Dewhirst
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 815 in Music [[See Top 100 in Music)
#8 in Music > R&B and Soul > Soul
#39 in Music > Pop > Pop R&B

BACKB033 “Metropolis Stomp Time – Northern Soul From The Big City”
Compiled By Kev Roberts
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,393 in Music [[See Top 100 in Music)
#50 in Music > R&B and Soul > Soul

BACKB035 “Lay Back & Chill – More Superior Sensuous Soul”
Compiled by Ralph Tee
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,441 in Music [[See Top 100 in Music)
#28 in Music > R&B and Soul > Soul

BACKB036 “Unexploited & Under-Rated - Contemporary Soul Gems”
Compiled by Simon White
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,610 in Music [[See Top 100 in Music)
#23 in Music > R&B and Soul > Soul
#76 in Music > Pop > Pop R&B

BACKB039 “Crossover To Soul - More Crossover Soul From The 60’s & 70’s”
Compiled By Sean Hampsey
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 940 in Music [[See Top 100 in Music)
#11 in Music > R&B and Soul > Soul
#44 in Music > Pop > Pop R&B

BACKB041 “Detroit Gold – 70’s Soul Grooves From The Motor City”
Compiled by Jaffa
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,818 in Music [[See Top 100 in Music)
#87 in Music > Pop > Pop R&B

Looking good with just under 2 weeks to release......

Ian D

[mark speck]

All of 'em look good...cheers, Ian!!

Best,

Mark

[Ian Dewhirst]

OK, with just under a week to go, let's have look and see how we're doing in the Amazon rankings......

BACKB031 “Dance Floor Revolution – 70’s Modern Soul Stunners”
Compiled by Ian Dewhirst
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 443 in Music [[See Top 100 in Music)

• #6 in Music > R&B and Soul > Soul
• #25 in Music > Pop > Pop R&B

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Backbeats-Da...3685935&sr=1-1

BACKB033 “Metropolis Stomp Time – Northern Soul From The Big City”
Compiled By Kev Roberts
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 953 in Music [[See Top 100 in Music)

• #16 in Music > R&B and Soul > Soul
• #49 in Music > Pop > Pop R&B

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Backbeats-Me...=pd_sim_m_h__5

BACKB035 “Lay Back & Chill – More Superior Sensuous Soul”
Compiled by Ralph Tee
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 883 in Music [[See Top 100 in Music)

• #14 in Music > R&B and Soul > Soul
• #44 in Music > Pop > Pop R&B

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Backbeats-Ba...=pd_sim_m_h__5

BACKB036 “Unexploited & Under-Rated - Contemporary Soul Gems”
Compiled by Simon White
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 464 in Music [[See Top 100 in Music)

• #7 in Music > R&B and Soul > Soul
• #27 in Music > Pop > Pop R&B

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Backbeats-Un...=pd_sim_m_h__3

BACKB039 “Crossover To Soul - More Crossover Soul From The 60’s & 70’s”
Compiled By Sean Hampsey

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 466 in Music [[See Top 100 in Music)

• #8 in Music > R&B and Soul > Soul
• #28 in Music > Pop > Pop R&B

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Backbeats-Cr...=pd_sim_m_h__2

BACKB041 “Detroit Gold – 70’s Soul Grooves From The Motor City”
Compiled by Jaffa

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,012 in Music [[See Top 100 in Music)

• #54 in Music > Pop > Pop R&B
• #64 in Music > R&B and Soul

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Backbeats-De...=pd_sim_m_h__3

I don't quite know why "Detroit Gold" is featured in the Pop R&B and RnB and Soul rankings rather than Soul like the rest of 'em but hey ho.....

But we have nos 6,7,8, 14 and 16 in Top 20 Soul Chart with less than a week to go, so we're in good shape! Hopefully you'll hear 'em on the radio over the next week or two as well.

Ian D

[Kamasu_Jr]

I ordered at least three titles because they looked interesting.

[Ian Dewhirst]

3 days to release and we're rockin' it on Amazon. Also I notice that the price has now dipped to an awe inspiring £4.13 each including delivery! Beat that for a bargain!

4 Amazon Soul/RnB Top 10’s, 1 Amazon Soul/RnB Top 20, 1 Amazon Pop/RnB Top 30 with 3 days to go!

BACKB031 “Dance Floor Revolution – 70’s Modern Soul Stunners”

■Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 244 in Music [[See Top 100 in Music)
■#4 in Music > R&B and Soul > Soul
■#14 in Music > Pop > Pop R&B

BACKB033 “Metropolis Stomp Time – Northern Soul From The Big City”

■Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 673 in Music [[See Top 100 in Music)
■#12 in Music > R&B and Soul > Soul
■#32 in Music > Pop > Pop R&B

BACKB035 “Lay Back & Chill – More Superior Sensuous Soul”

■Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 340 in Music [[See Top 100 in Music)
■#6 in Music > R&B and Soul > Soul
■#18 in Music > Pop > Pop R&B

BACKB036 “Unexploited & Under-Rated - Contemporary Soul Gems”

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 394 in Music [[See Top 100 in Music)
■#9 in Music > R&B and Soul > Soul
■#21 in Music > Pop > Pop R&B

BACKB039 “Crossover To Soul - More Crossover Soul From The 60’s & 70’s”

■Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 330 in Music [[See Top 100 in Music)
■#5 in Music > R&B and Soul > Soul
■#17 in Music > Pop > Pop R&B

BACKB041 “Detroit Gold – 70’s Soul Grooves From The Motor City”

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 602 in Music [[See Top 100 in Music)
■#28 in Music > Pop > Pop R&B
■#41 in Music > R&B and Soul

Ian D

[alanh]

Bought and listened to 'Dance Floor Revolution' today. Wonderful stuff, well chosen Ian! And such outstanding value. I'm really pleased to have the 7" versions of Jeff Perry and Bill Harris on CD, which I've had on vinyl since they came out.....and then to be able to pick up on great tracks like those by Damaris, Sharon McMahan and Ronnie Dyson among others.

Ian - please let us have the track listings for next month's batch of Backbeats as soon as you have them!