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Sunday 30 October 2022

VA [2022] - The Skippy White Story: Boston Soul 1961-1967 [Stony Pointe Records] (Full Album)


A little bit later than originally scheduled (28 Aug) a compilation of rare soul tracks from Boston, MA, "The Skippy White Story: Boston Soul 1961-1967was released on 28 Oct 2022. 

Skippy White is the alias for Fred LeBlanc who was originally a radio presenter on WILD am1090 in the 60s. He opened a record shop in Boston in 1961 and also set up a label named WILD. 

I think many of the tracks are previously unreleased recordings from 60s Boston based artists. The compilation has been curated by Eli Paperboy Reed from his personal collection of rare singes and acetates and tapes made by Skippy White.

A pre-released track by local group The Precisions "Treason" was posted back in July. 

The opening track, "Skippy White Theme (Part 1)" is a storming Northern Soul tune which would have torn up the dancefloors back in the day but most of us are far too old to dance to something like this these days unless a defibrillator is close at hand! It's not all dance tunes thought it includes some group harmony and gospel and some bordering on doo-wop.

Another one that you'll have to click on cover image for the full track listing as the Spotify playlist is not showing the artists.

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Details
Rating: 8
Explicit: N
Genre/Style: 60s Soul
Format: Album / Compilation
Media: Digital / Vinyl
Label: Stony Pointe Records
Cat No: None
Date: 28/10/2022
Price: £7.99 / £12.99
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