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21/02/2022

THE NEWEST ‘DIGGIN’ DEEP’ LIMITED EDITION 45
RELEASE DATE FRIDAY 4th MARCH 2022
OUT IN TWO WEEKS AND AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW!
Can You Dig It?
DD017A BOBBY BARNES – SUPER HIGH ON YOUR LOVE
DD017B CHUCK WOMACK & THE SWEET SOULS – LOSING YOUR GOOD THING
It is with great pleasure that we announce the upcoming Diggin’ Deep 45. A late 70’s midtempo floater backed with an early 70’s raw soul deepie.
These tracks are from the Raina and Ramco labels respectively, out of Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
This UK release has been somewhat delayed due to pressing plant problems throughout Europe and the appearance of the A side on a European label, where it seemed sensible to postpone DD017, giving both labels a chance to circulate.
BOBBY BARNES – SUPER HIGH ON YOUR LOVE (1977)
Enigmatic 70s and 80s Soul artist Bobby Barnes knew how to throw it down with his soulful, no-nonsense vocals and bluesy guitar work. Bobby’s deep grasp of Blues, Soul and R&B helped form his strong, sophisticated approach. That versatility is evident across Bobby’s heartfelt ballads, smooth slow-jams and early 70s anthems. Bobby Barnes scored releases on the Discovery, Poor Man’s, Marvel International, Cross-Tone, and The Scam Sound record labels. Ultimately, the distinguished Mr. Barnes found his way to Fervor Records via Motown staff drummer, producer, and label exec Lawrence Carroll. The two met while performing at Harlem’s famed Apollo Theater. Immediately captivated by Barnes’ charismatic stage prowess, Carroll kept tabs on the singer and signed him to his newly formed Raina label, releasing several singles. Produced and arranged by Lawrence Carroll, this is the first release on a UK label of this great side and an essential addition to your Diggin’ Deep collection.
CHUCK WOMACK & THE SWEET SOULS – LOSING YOUR GOOD THING (1970)
Chuck Womack is best known for the funky “Ham Hocks And Beans,” a song penned by Womack himself. The band gigged regularly at the Myles Lounge on 13th Street and Washington in Phoenix, AZ. They soon caught the attention of local music entrepreneur Floyd Ramsey. Ramsey signed Womack to his Ramco Records label on February 10, 1970. He paired the band with engineer Tim Hunnicutt at his flagship recording studio, Audio Recorders Of Arizona. The group laid down four sides for the label with “Ham Hocks And Beans – Part 1 and Part 2“ released on Ramco later that year. The band featured Chuck Womack on Vocals, Carl Gholson on sax, Delmar Stewart on drums, Bubba Cita on bass, and Raymond George on guitar. Two additional songs from those sessions were found in the Ramco archives. “Sweet Soul Special” and the raw deep soul track “Losing Your Good Thing” in 2019.
Chuck Womack met his beautiful wife Vivian at the Myles Lounge and they were married February 6th, 1972, just two years after he signed with Ramco. Mr. Womack passed away February 3, 2018 leaving his lasting legacy on the Phoenix Soul scene and this, his first release on a UK label, or anywhere else in the world, another essential addition to your Diggin’ Deep collection.
Diggin’ Deep are honoured to be able to bring you these superb recordings from Phoenix, Arizona, USA. We hope you’ll agree, this is a 45 that every Soul fan will want to have in their collection.
Both sides will be available on a beautifully mastered vinyl 45.
DD017 collector’s release is available at just £12 each plus postage and packing.
Avoid Disappointment. Pre-order ON THE WEBSITE ONLY now, while stocks last.
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20/08/2021

THE NEWEST ‘DIGGIN’ DEEP’ LIMITED EDITION 45
RELEASE DATE FRIDAY 17th SEPTEMBER 2021
AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER FROM 20th AUGUST 2021!
Can You Dig It?
DD016A LEE HURST – WHOLE LOTTA YOUR LOVE
DD016B TERRY & THE PYRATES – SOMEONE
It is with great pleasure that we announce the upcoming Diggin’ Deep 45. A much-anticipated issue of an iconic and sought after early 70’s Soul 45, backed with a legendary, underground, deep ballad; two beautiful sides, to lift your spirits and feed your soul!
Both these tracks are from the vast repertoire of Trend Records in Calgary, Canada.
LEE HURST – WHOLE LOTTA YOUR LOVE (1973)
London Ontario’s Frank “Lee” Hurst cut his teeth playing in such Canadian bands as Pepper Tree, which developed a following on the Ontario dance circuit
While known as a bassist, Lee’s soulful vocals eventually caught the ear of record exec Merv Buchanan, who laid down two of Lee’s originals - “Whole Lotta Your Love” & “Saturday’s Wild.”
Gerry Lacoursiere, Toronto-based president of A&M Canada released “Whole Lotta Your Love” as a single in 1973. The song received strong airplay throughout Canada but went no further.
Many years later, recognised as a high calibre ‘Sweet and Low’ Soul tune, the record captured the imagination of the UK collector’s scene. Over the past few years, it has been deemed perfect for such enlightened Soul venues as Carib Soul, Majestic Soul and our own Diggin’ Deep events, aired by the likes of Mark Houghton, Tommo and Blake Helliwell.
The recording itself is so alluring it was picked up by Sony Pictures and featured in the soundtrack of the award-winning movie ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ in 2018. This has only added to the disc’s growing appeal and subsequent demand, leading to this timely and welcome vinyl issue.
Following the release in 1973 of his seminal Canadian single, Mr. Hurst more or less disappeared - leaving this soul masterpiece shrouded in mystery and intrigue. We can now reveal that in 2010, Lee Hurst quietly passed away in his hometown of London, Ontario, unaware that his recording would grow to become so cherished and appreciated in later years. The limited edition, Diggin’ Deep collectors 45, aims to satisfy some of the newfound demand for this very special, vintage, Soul recording.
TERRY & THE PYRATES – SOMEONE (1968)
Terry & The Pyrates, were a hot R&B band with roots at The Modern Age Lounge, in east end Toronto. Originally known as “The Dana” they made waves throughout the greater Toronto area in the late 1960s - playing high school dances throughout the city.
The original line-up of Glen Daigle (vocals), Val Ruffo (guitar), Mike Levine (bass), Lance Wright (drums) and Aldur Kunder (organ) shifted when Daigle left the band and was replaced by the more experienced vocal powerhouse Terry Walker, who had worked as MC and back-up singer for The Associates. John Tarsey, Peter Misfud and John Rudder were quickly added to the horn section and the band’s sound exploded in new and exciting Soul and Funk directions.
“Someone” was a standout feature of their shows as this live recording, from one of their concerts in Calgary, superbly demonstrates. The track received extensive regional airplay, as they gigged heavily throughout Ontario, but went no further. After a number of years the members went their separate ways with members forming R&B band Aurora Borealis.
Diggin’ Deep are honoured to be able to bring you these superb recordings. We hope you’ll agree, this is a 45 that every Soul fan will want to have in their collection. Both sides will be available on a beautifully mastered vinyl 45. DD016 collector’s release is a limited pressing @ just £12 each plus postage and packing.
Avoid Disappointment. Pre-order ON THE WEBSITE ONLY now, while stocks last:
ABOUT DIGGIN’ DEEP – THE HOME OF REAL SOUL MUSIC ON 7” VINYL
Diggin’ Deep Records - Here at Diggin' Deep we are making available a series of excellent Soul recordings from the 60’s and 70’s. Many are released as limited edition 45’s for the very first time, along with the occasional, carefully selected, re-issue. With 17 titles already in our catalogue and dozens lined up for the future, make sure you don’t miss out. Collect the vinyl and keep informed by joining the mailing list and visiting the website / Facebook regularly. Ensure you’re among the first to know what’s coming up next!
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15/07/2021

26/04/2021

THE NEWEST ‘DIGGIN’ DEEP’ LIMITED EDITION 45
RELEASE DATE FRIDAY 14th MAY 2021
DD015A James Carr ‘I Don’t Want To Be Hurt Anymore'
DD015B James Carr ‘There Goes My Used To Be'

For our latest 45 release we return to Memphis, Tennessee, for a double-sider that Diggin’ Deep are extremely proud to bring to you. This being the first time on a 7” single for either of these superb Southern Soul tracks.

The name James Carr will need no introduction, with any release from this legendary singer guaranteed to set the pulses racing among his legion of dedicated fans worldwide.
Both tracks on offer are from the ‘Golden Age’, not only of Memphis soul, but sixties soul music in general.

I Don’t Want To Be Hurt Anymore, penned by Dan Greer, made its first appearance on Carr’s seminal album “You Got My Mind Messed Up’ for the legendary Goldwax label in March 1967.
It’s no exaggeration to say that this remains one of the greatest soul albums of all time. And this is regarded by many to be the finest track in this remarkable singer’s canon never to be issued on 45, until now by Diggin Deep Records some 35 year later!

Although never possessing their own studio Goldwax quickly established their own ‘sound’ using the finest Memphis musicians around, usually ‘The Memphis Boys’. Recording at such illustrious studios as: American, Royal, Fame, Sound of Memphis, Lyn Lou with the majority at Sam Phillips’ Sun studio.

That trademark sound is evident here: Reggie Young’s guitar intro’, Bobbie Emmons organ ‘fills’ and those wonderfully understated horns. All allowing Carr’s impassioned baritone the perfect amount of space to deliver as only he could.

It’s reproduced here in its original monaural version as featured on the Kent CD “You’ve Got My Mind Messed Up” (CDKEND 211)
Carr’s 14 singles released on Goldwax usually followed the same pattern: a slow ‘Deepie’ coupled with a more up-tempo track, and here at Diggin’ Deep we saw no reason to change that winning formula!

There Goes My Used To Be will be familiar to all discerning Soul lovers due to O.V. Wrights original version released on the same imprint, as the ‘B’ side to the magnificent ‘That’s How Strong My Love Is” (Goldwax 106).

It’s incredible to think that both tracks, written by Roosevelt Jamison, were turned down, along with O.V. Wright, when first offered to Stax Records!!
Whereas Wright’s version takes the song as a mid-pacer, Carr raises the tempo significantly. Although considered by many to be the greatest Deep Soul singer of them all, Carr was no slouch on the more uptempo sides. He could ‘tear it up’ with any of his peers as this track ably demonstrates. Carr is in full blown ‘Otis Mode’ and the record storms along. He may be missing his lost love, but he ain’t taking it sitting down!

Here at Diggin’ Deep we’re convinced that had this track surfaced as a 45 back in the sixties it would have found favour at such illustrious venues as The Scene in London or Manchester’s Twisted Wheel. It has already caused quite a stir when previewed by Richard Searling, Jordan Wilson and other Northern Soul DJ’s. We feel it could follow, in terms of popularity, Otis Redding’s colossal ‘Loving By The Pound’.

Please take a few minutes to listen to the promotional video and see what you think, but be warned, you won’t be able to sit still!
Both sides are soon to be available on a beautifully mastered vinyl 45.

DD015 collector’s release is a limited pressing @ just £12 each plus postage and packing.
Avoid Disappointment. Pre-order ON WEBSITE ONLY now, while stocks last.

THE NEWEST ‘DIGGIN’ DEEP’ LIMITED EDITION 45RELEASE DATE FRIDAY 14th MAY 2021DD015A James Carr ‘I Don’t Want To Be Hurt Anymore'DD015B James Carr ‘There Goes...

08/04/2021

Pre-Pay Three Incredible Titles from Diggin' Deep! - JAMES CARR - LEE HURST - BOBBY BARNES - Available to Pre-Order Now! www.Diggin-Deep.com
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18/02/2021

THE NEWEST ‘DIGGIN’ DEEP’ LIMITED EDITION 45
RELEASE DATE FRIDAY 12th MARCH 2021
TWO GREAT SIDES FROM DETROIT USA.
SHOWCASING THE TALENTS OF MELVIN DAVIS.
Can You Dig It?
DD014A Melvin Davis ‘Thinking Of You'
DD014B Melvin Davis ‘Let Love In Your Life'

The latest 45 is an astounding double-sider, from the legendary Melvin Davis, that Diggin’ Deep have been looking forward to releasing on vinyl for quite some time.

Previously only available on CD ‘Thinking Of You’ is a great take of the song popularised by co-writer Tim Murray. It’s a seriously soulful groove, so perfect for the dancefloor.

The flipside ‘Let Love In Your Life’ is the original version of the song interpreted by Charisma. This is Melvin’s original recording and it’s an absolute beauty.

In collaborating directly with Melvin to release this great 45, he felt that the time was right and had a very important message to convey. Here is what he had to say:
I wanted to send a message to all Detroit Soul Music fans and Music lovers around the world, that I am Thinking Of You more than ever before.

After everything the world has been through, this past 12 months, we chose to back up the 45 with another song of mine with a powerful message for the times in which we are living; Let Love In Your Life and you will see that love is the key. I hope that you will cherish this disc and take it as a message of encouragement, love and optimism in these troubled times.

Let love in your life, meaning:
Give some, receive some, take some, leave some.

With love,
Melvin Davis

This new Diggin' Deep release features two tremendous Detroit Soul sides, each with a different flavour, both sides written or co-written by the Detroit Soul Ambassador, Melvin Davis, and are a testament to this artist’s undoubted and wide-ranging talent.
This exclusive Diggin’ Deep issue of ‘Thinking Of You’ is its first ever release on vinyl and is out now for a very limited time on one of our special edition 45’s.
Please take a few minutes to listen to the promotional video. We hope you will agree, this is a 45 that every Soul fan will want to have in their collection.

DD014 collector’s release is a limited pressing @ just £12 each plus postage and packing.

Avoid Disappointment. Pre-order ON WEBSITE ONLY now, while stocks last. Note: No reservations - First come, first served

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ANNOUNCING THE NEWEST ‘DIGGIN’ DEEP’ LIMITED EDITION 45RELEASE DATE FRIDAY 12th MARCH 2021TWO GREAT SIDES FROM DETROIT USA.SHOWCASING THE TALENTS OF MELVIN D...