501 Betty LaVette / Child of the seventies (Atlantic/Rhino) what's soulful singer! 12 tracks from her lost Atlantic album from '72 named "Child of the seventies" (previously on "Souvenirs" album on Art & Soul label) + 10 bonus tracks (both sides of her 4 Atlantic or Atco singles and two previously unissued), deeply emotional singings with Muscle Shoals sounds, Clarence Paul, Ollie McLaughlin etc. It ain't easy,If I can't be your woman,Your turn to cry,All the black and white children,Outside woman,My love is showing,Souvenirs,Waiting for tomorrow,Heart of gold,Here I am,etc. (****/*****)

502 Bill Coday / Right on baby - The Crajon recordings (P-Vine) the most desired reissue album ever! 15 songs from Bill Jones & Denise LaSalle's Crajon label, all his Crajon or Galaxy singles + 3 tracks from Vivid Sound album + one previously unissued "High on your love", deep soulful & gutsy singings recorded at Willie Mitchell's Hi Studio, Japanese release Get your lie straight,You're gonna want me,Keep it coming,When you find a fool bump his head,A woman rules the world,What cha laid on me,Let me be your handy man,I got a thing,Jury of love,I'm back to collect,etc. (*****/*****)

503 Lattimore Brown / Little box of tricks (AIM) have you ever seen his appearance in legendary DVD "The Beat"? if so you'll understand how well he can sing "the southern soul", compilation of 17 sides from his Sound Stage Seven days backed by Nashville, Stax or Muscle Shoals musicians, "Little bag of tricks Pt2" is previously unreleased? Australian release I've got everything,Bless your heart I love you,I'm not through lovin,It huirts so bad,It's a sad sad world,I know I'm gonna miss you,Don't trust no one,Otis is gone Pr1/2,Little bag of tricks Pt1/2,etc. (***/*****)

504 Bay area funk 2 (Ubiquity) 15 more funk'n R&B sides from San Francisco /Oakland bay area, "deeper" than vol. 1, more obscure artists from more short-lived labels but legally cleared, many label scans with notes Mary Love/Born to live with headache,Dawn & Sunset/Move in the room,Soft Touch/Plenty action,San Fransisco T.K.O.'s/.Acid lady,The Windjammers/Poor sad child,Faye Marshall/Goin' home,Uptights Band/Devil's on the run,Victor Green/Creaole girl,etc. (***/*****)

505 Barnyard soul (Deep Groove) subtitled as "greasy, gritty, groovy southern-fried soul", yes! yes! yes! 27 nicely-chosen tracks of "southern funk'n soul with soulful vocal" from obscure 45s, sadly no liner notes Lou Courtney/Hot butter'n all,Issac Clark/Do the dog funk,Piney Brown/Everything bout you,Frankie Seay/All I want is loving you,Bobby Boseman/Astrologinal soul train,Willie West/Fairchaild,Guitar Ray/Funky Pete part 1,Joe Valentine/Hands on hands off,etc. (***/*****)

506 Len Barry / The best of Philly soul vol. 1 (That Philly Sound) compilation of 18 songs (plus an intro) by this underated blue-eyed singer/writer from '63 to '70s including some previously unreleased, of course #1 record "1-2-3" fame and ex The Dovells singer, lots of "northern" dancers with names of Leon Huff or Daryl Hall, short liner notes but with session details (CD-R) Do it again,I'll always need you,I'm in love,Put out the fire,Love love love,Girl you're too young,Spread it on like butter,Happy days,You're my Picasso baby,Funky night,etc. (*/*****)

507 Bunny Sigler / The best of Philly soul vol. 2 (That Philly Sound) compilation of his early works on Cameo Parkway and Decca label ('65 to '67), 16 tracks with session data, lots of floorshakin' "northern" dancers, and some emotional slow ballads (CD-R) Let the good times roll,Cryin' out loud,Girl don't make me wait,Let them talk,Will you still love me tomorrow,True love is on the way,Everything's gonna be alright, Follow your heart,It's up to the woman,Always in the wrong place,etc. (*/*****)

508 Maureen Gray / The best of Philly soul vol. 3 (That Philly Sound) rather obscure female singer who was discovered by songwriter/record producer John Madara at the young age of 12, compilation of her almost all outputs from now hard-to-get early '60s 45s on Chancellor, Guyden, Landa etc., try if you like early Dee Dee Sharp (CD-R) Today's the day,Crazy over you,I don't want to cry,There is a boy,Slop time,Oh my,Remember me,So young,Peoples are talking, Goodbye,etc. (*/*****)

509 Eccentric soul : The Big Mack label (Numero) an incredible compilation of very obscure Detroit label - Ed McCoy's "Big Mack" label from '61 to '72, various styles from "ideal" northern dancers, bluesy R&B to funky soul, lots of rare photos & informative notes, keep your great work, Numero group! well-done!! Edd Henry/Your replacement is here,Bob & Fred/I'll be on my way,Performers/Mini skirt,Mae Young/The man puts sugar in my soul,Grand Prix's/You drive me crazy,Essence/Fever.Soul President/Get it right,Manhattensd/Why should I cry,etc. (****/*****)

510 Masterpiece volume 3 (Vinyl Masterpiece) 12 more in-demand disco/funk tracks, less soulful vocals than volume 1 or 2 but more 'ideal" dance beats for '80s dance floor, Dutch release Nuance feat. Vikki Love/Love ride,Barbara Roy/With all my love,Rose Royce/Best love(promo remix),Klinte Jones/In the heart of the night,Tululah Moon/If you want my love,Maijk/You gotta get up,Sunfire/Shake your body,Allan Harris/You bring out the best in me,etc. (**/*****)