A little bit later than originally scheduled (28 Aug) a
compilation of rare soul tracks from Boston, MA, "The Skippy White Story: Boston Soul 1961-1967" was 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.
Click on image below for link to where you can buy from.
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| 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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