Former Member of the Delfonics Major Harris died at age 65 from congestive heart failure. He was best known for his tremendous hit "Love Won't Let Me Wait" written by Bobby Eli. Norman Harris, the Philly producer, guitarist and Trammps co-founder, is the cousin of Major Harris.

"Love Won't Let Me Wait" was from his album 'My Way' from 1975. On this album a bunch of MFSB members collaborated.

In 1984 he recorded the superb album 'I Believe In Love' on SOCIETY HILL Records with that great track 'Gotta Make Up Your Mind'.

He will be missed. RIP
Mark Berbiers

Don't miss the opportunity to bag some of these new arrival Original 45's for your collection , all are in great condition. There are one or two rarities but many great tracks at affordable prices,. All titles are one -offs so please order early to avoid disappointment. Records can be ordered on-line,over the phone or collected from our shop in Putney open Mon-Sat 10-7 Sun 11 -5. Click here to visit soulbrother.com

Is it possible that the release day of an album is dependent on the status of the artist? We now learn that the much heralded second album from Whitney Houston has now been pushed back to March.

As for that other star of mega status — Michael Jackson — word is that we’ll all have to wait even longer for his “Thriller” follow-up. Mention of young brown eyes, who, we’re “reliably” informed is scheduled to tour Britain later this year (Oh YEAH?!) yet another rumour suggests that he wants to buy his old record company Motown — which, naturally, has been vehemently denied by one and all.

Shirley Murdock currently hitting paydirt U.S.A. with th success of her “As We track 'Which is included on her 1985 album release. The singer is presently recording new tracks with Larry Troutman for her upcoming album from Elektra.

Hot shots Jam & Lewis together with Jesse Johnson have, reportedly, begun work on track cutting for the upcoming Time reunion album. No definite news yet on the proposed tour, however.

Record Store Day 2014 I hope that you can join us at Soul Brother Records on Saturday for Record Store Day, to celebrate the culture of independent record shops. This has now become the highlight day of the year for Record Collectors and this year there are more Soul , Jazz and Reggae releases than ever before. Check the full list here there are many many great releases. Our recommended highlights are the very limited Donny Hathaway Live album, Donna McGhee on a special deluxe double LP, Paul Johnson 12? feat one of Frankie Knuckles last mixes, James Fountain classic Northern soul 45 and the two 45?s on our own label from G C Cameron and Barbara Mason. We have reasonable stocks of most items but some of the very limited ones may go quickly. We are opening early on the day at 9am, hope to see you. Click here to see the Soul/Jazz/Funk/Reggae titles we have in Click here to see the Rock and Pop titles we are carrying We are giving away a FREE CD Opener to every spending customer on the day. We are closed on Easter Sunday but open on Easter Monday morning from 10 -1.30. Thanks to Bluey and Jim Mullen and everyone who came to the Citrus Sun in store last Saturday you can see the pics here. Don’t forget their gig tonight at under the bridge. See this link for more details Easter Opening Hours Good Friday - 10 -5.30 Saturday 19th RSD 9- 7 Easter Sunday 20th – closed Monday 21st – 10 -1.30 Have a great Soulful Easter - hope to see you over the weekend. Click her to see the special record store day products

Happy Birthday Luther!

Long Awaited Memoir, SO AMAZING Will Be Available TODAY, April 17th In Honor of Iconic Singer’s Birthday: Theatrical Touring Production of Book Planned for 2015

Background Singer and Author KEVIN OWENS Who Toured With the Iconic LUTHER VANDROSS and International Vocal Trio, Ray, Goodman & Brown Takes a Look at Life on the Road
 
New York, NY April 17, 2014(PSINORTH-SOUTH PARTNERS/INQUEPR)—The long awaited compelling memoir, SO AMAZING: Through The Eyes of Kevin Owens (My 32 Years On The Road With Luther Vandross and Ray, Goodman & Brown) will be available, Thursday, April 17, 2014 (www.soamazingthebook.com) in honor of Luther Vandross’ Birthday on April 20th.
 
“What a privilege it was to work with such an icon. We are happy that the release of the book  will honor his birthday in a special way" says Owens

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