SEAWIND feat. Pauline Wilson – “Please say yes”

Pauline Wilson is a distinguished vocalist from Hawaii who has done memorable collaborations with artists like Yutaka Yokokura, Tony Comer & Crosswinds, Bill Sharpe and many others. Here she performs an undated gem with the Group “Seawind” with whom she has been the lead singer since 1976.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Time 3:50

http://www6.zippyshare.com/v/41815922/file.html   

VALERIE SIMPSON – “Remember me” (Unreleased demo)

Back from summer holidays with a great rarity originally released by Diana Ross in 1970. Way better performance by Valerie Simpson who co-wrote it with her late husband Nickolas Ashford.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Time 3:38

http://www41.zippyshare.com/v/48536847/file.html  

FORCE MD’s – “I wanna know your name” (1992)

Simply a wonderful rendition of the 1973 classic by The Intruders.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Time 5:10

http://www40.zippyshare.com/v/71397104/file.html

TAWATHA AGEE w/ Ebenezer Baptist Church Choir – “There’s a hope” (1975)

Due to Easter celebrations, here’s a rare Gospel performance by the greatest vocalist of our time…..Miss Tawatha Agee.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Time 5:05

http://www62.zippyshare.com/v/33534199/file.html  

JIM HURT – “I love women” (1980)

Outstanding Blue-eyed Soul find which sounds like Boz Scaggs back in the day. Released only as a 12” single on Scotti Brothers Records.

 

Download file below (320 kbps) – Time 3:38

http://www21.zippyshare.com/v/63243583/file.html

NIKITA GERMAINE – “My lovin’ man” (1999)

Here’s a lesser-known sensual treat by Nikita Germaine who possesses a unique voice and an inimitable signing style.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Time 3:50
http://www7.zippyshare.com/v/94626477/file.html

WHITNEY HOUSTON – 2 Rare Soulful Sessions – R.I.P.

Since February 1st we lost two remarkable vocalists: David Peaston and Whitney Houston. I have already posted David back in December 5, 2009. As far as Whitney is concerned, I decided to post 2 sublime rare steppers which she recorded back in 1990. “Feels so good” was written by Bryan Loren and “Dancing on the smooth edge” was co-written by David Lasley and Robbie Long. Both tracks were produced by Narada Michael Walden. These 2 gems were never released on CD and showcase Whitney’s commanding vocal range and soulful emotion.

Feels so good – Total time 5:08
http://www.divshare.com/download/16821321-21d

Dancing on the smooth edge – Total time 5:01
http://www.divshare.com/download/16821335-81e

FATBACK feat. Gerry Bledsoe – “Please stay” (1983)

Special 12” single version from The Fatback Band released on Spring Records in 1983. Enjoy 8 minutes of Pure Soul bliss !!!!

Download file below (192 kbps) – Total time 8:15

http://www33.zippyshare.com/v/46167234/file.html 

SAM DEES – “Love calls” (Previously unreleased)

He is one of the most prolific composers and lyricists of the modern era. His mega hit “One in a million you” recorded by Larry Graham in 1980, was the defining moment in his career. Here I have the pleasure of presenting one of his best previously unreleased gems. Enjoy !!!

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 4:57
http://www.mediafire.com/?1d1tvzhoa1lbbpb

TERRY BURRUS feat. Phyllis Hyman – “My heart goes out to you”

A lost treasure for all Soul aficionados seeking mellow obscurities. A superb collaboration between talented keyboardist Terry Burrus and the incomparable Phyllis Hyman. Rediscover the regal beauty and vocal sophistication of the late Phyllis Hyman, rarely seen in today’s music industry. Note: The male vocalist on this duet is named Kevin Shell. This song was recorded in the late '80s.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 4:52
http://www.mediafire.com/?sugsnrrofrm7bql

JEANETTE “LADY” DAY – “Come let me love you” (1981)

Simply one of my all-time-favorite sexy Disco tunes ever recorded. Released only as a 12” single on Prelude Records in 1981.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 5:37
http://www.mediafire.com/?emv3ctph6pwfy59

GLORIA SCOTT – “I’ve got to have all of you” (Previously unreleased)

Yes, it’s true! This great track remained unreleased until very recently. Produced of course by Barry White and recorded back in 1974.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 3:32

http://www27.zippyshare.com/v/32777239/file.html

FIRST LOVE – “Things are not the same” (1984)

This irresistible stepper came out only on 12” single. Originally released on Mirage Records in USA in 1984 and then on 10 Records Ltd in UK in 1985. First Love is comprised of Denise Austin, Demetrice Henrae, Martha Jackson and Lisa Hudson.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 6:11
http://www.mediafire.com/?z7ghqz3x84a2255

L.J. HAMILTON – “I trust your love” (1990)

Tasty “indie” stepper from unknown L.J. Hamilton taken from his obscure 3-track-EP entitled “Trust equals love” released on Unity Records in 1990.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 3:34
http://www.mediafire.com/?f9dmxwz88inlo8i

PEABO BRYSON – “Crazy love” (1988)

Classy Soul heaven! This amazing song was included only as a bonus track on Peabo’s “Positive” CD album in 1988. Note that it’s co-written by Michael J. Powell and Dianne Quander !!!

I wanna send a special thanks to my friend/collector Paul Grestock for this exceptional track.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 4:15

http://www7.zippyshare.com/v/97046778/file.html  

NIVAL – “If you can’t spend the night” (Undated)

Here’s an obscure delicious Soul stepper released only as a 12” single on NightLine Records circa late 80s.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 4:42
http://www.mediafire.com/?pbvrf1bjm7d91fe

HARVEY SCALES – “We got to stop meeting like this” (1991)

Real Soul excellence!!! The first time I heard this tune was about 6 years ago on the Terry Peters show on Internet Radio “Soul24-7.com” and I was totally blown away. Co-arranged by Melvin Griffin & McKinley Jackson. Released as a 12” single on Earthtone Records in 1991.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 6:07

http://www28.zippyshare.com/v/46735084/file.html

WILLIAM ROBINSON – “Prime time” (1983)

Born blind William Robinson scores here with a majestic soulful gem which came out only as a 12” single on CBS' subsidiary label Coast To Coast in 1983. He became the lead singer for the group B.T. Express, in 1980, and shifted into music production around 1997.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 7:30
http://www.mediafire.com/?b6xugusg7a16213

DAVID PEASTON – “Keshia is Rudy" (1987)

David Peaston performs a Jazzy-Soul gem dedicated to beautiful actress Keisha Knight Pulliam who portrayed little Rudy Huxtable in the legendary TV sitcom “The Cosby Show” in the ‘80s. Dave Valentin is featured on the flute. Written, arranged and produced by Stu Gardner.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 5:25

http://www10.zippyshare.com/v/59322730/file.html

GAMES UNLIMITED – “Seduction” (1999)

Every erotic move is dictated by Nubiana as she takes you on a sensuous voyage of erotic discovery. Written & produced by the great Jazz pianist Dennis Bell. Released on independent label Guava Jamm Entertainment in 1999.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 7:34

http://www53.zippyshare.com/v/34901372/file.html