Category Archives: Soul beat

SONG OF THE DAY Ernie Hawks & The Soul Investigators – Journey to the Bottom

Posted on February 18, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

“Take a chance with the Scorpio Man, his sting will give you a funky high much better than what they sell in the streets…” As we embark full speed into 2018, Helsinki’s Timmion Records are preparing to release Ernie Hawks … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Hannah Williams & The Affirmations – Dazed & Confused

Posted on February 22, 2017 by The Listening Post Blog

I was fooled when I first heard this song, I thought it had been recorded a few decades ago, turns out it was only a few months ago! There are plenty of covers out there but it is hard to … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ernie Hawks & The Soul Investigators – Scorpio Man Theme

Posted on December 5, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

If only my headphones were cordless, I’d be boogying all over the room by now, getting down to this awesomely groovin’ tune! Releasing on December 16 via Helsinki’s Timmian Records, ‘Scorpio Man Theme’ is a gloriously percussive, superbly soulful, flutey-funk frenzy … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Fugitives – Love Come Down

Posted on November 22, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Germany’s fantastic Tramp Records re-issued this rare soul classic at the beginning of this month. This wonderful example of underground Chicago soul was first released on Sandman Records in 1971 and is real stand-out soul track, featuring a rather funky … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Bells Atlas – Spec and Bubble

Posted on October 22, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

No stranger to the Listening Post Blog, Oakland’s Bells Atlas first came to my attention early last year, and have provided that perfect sunshiny musical retreat ever since. This Californian four-piece are made up of Sandra Lawson-Ndu, Derek Barber, Geneva Harrison and Doug Stuart, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Bettye LaVette – Let me down easy

Posted on October 13, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

There is a sublime balance of blues and soul in this song, its union offers a sense of depth and texture to soulful vocals and piercing blues guitar riffs, adding weight to each tender note that plays out in this pleading … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Wanda Stafford – Blue Guitar

Posted on September 3, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Jazz vocalist Wanda Stafford emerged in 1961 when she released (what has become her rare and sought-after) debut album, ‘In Love For The Very First Time’ for Roulette records. Six years later she was signed to RCA Records and it … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Nick Waterhouse – It’s Time

Posted on August 1, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Anytime’s a good time for Nick Waterhouse as far as I’m concerned and his aptly titled new single ‘It’s Time’ is a superb taster of what’s to come in September when third album, ‘Never Twice’ is due for release. The album … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Marie Queenie Lyons – See & Don’t See

Posted on March 19, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

Well, they say that good things come in threes and this is my third day of music orientated around a soul/funk theme.  I first heard this track a few years ago but so much can get lost and temporarily forgotten … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Breakdown Brass – Nautilus (Hijacked)

Posted on March 18, 2016 by The Listening Post Blog

It’s time to get funky, so prepare to shake down and groove it up with Brooklyn’s finest! Breakdown Brass are a diverse group of young musicians hot in the soul and funk scene right now. Touring with the likes of … Continue reading →

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