TMF The Music Forever in conversation with Steve Aggasild (25th Oct 2023)

In conjunction with SoulStrutter, Steve Aggasild (SoulAndJazzFlavas) meets with all seven members of TMF The Music Forever.

All except lead singer Chris Walker have recorded and toured with the legendary Maze over the last couple of decades. 

The group line up is Chris Walker (lead vocals), Roame Lowry (conga/vocals), John 'Jubu' Smith (guitar/vocals), Vance Taylor (keys), Bear Williams (bass/vocals), Calvin Napper (drums),  and Daniel Weatherspoon (keys & organ).

They released their debut single as TMF "Making Love To The Music" of 29 Oct. and tell us that they are working on a new album for next year.

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Antonio McLendon In Conversation with Steve Aggasild (21 Oct 2023)

In conjunction with SoulStrutter, Steve Aggasild (SoulAndJazzFlavas) caught up with Antonio McLendon to talk about his background and the new album "Forward Motion" with Output / Input (on which he features on 7 of the 10 tracks).

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Steve Aggasild [2023-10-18] - SoulAndJazzFlavas (21st Century Soul)

Steve Aggasild's midweek independent podcast on Wed. 18th Oct 2023.

This Wednesday Steve presents 21st Century Soul selecting tracks from 2000-2023 highlighted by the Soul Associates in our 21st Century Soul series.

Steve now does a show Fri 21:00-23:00 (GMT) on Soul Music Radio and two independent podcasts a week. If you have yet to listen then please do take a listen as he is one of the best UK soul radio presenters around with a 40 year pedigree. 

Catch up with other SoulAndJazzFlavas podcasts at Mixcloud or from 27 Jun 2022 onwards Podbean

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Playlist:

Artist	Title / Album	Year
BB Soul feat. Cheri Maree	Is It You [Luxury Soul]	2022
Avani feat. Rashaan Patterson & Carl Mcintosh	Watching You [The Real Thing]	2004
Victor Fields	It's In Your Vibe [Thinking Of You]	2006
Bass X	See You Again [Volume II Heir Wave]	2004
Big Brooklyn Red	Time [Foreword]	2002
The Foreign Exchange feat. Darien Brockington	Take Off The Blues [Leave It All Behind]	2008
Noel Gourdin	One Love [After My Time]	2008
Leela James	Music [A Change Is Gonna Come]	2005
Noel Elmowy feat. Doug Williams & Gerald Albright	Only For You [Feelin' Good]	2000
Jamiroquai	Talullah [Dynamite]	2005
Anthony Hamilton	The Day We Met [The Point Of It All]	2008
Lalah Hathaway	Let Go [Self Portrait]	2008
Eric Benet	Weekend Girl [Love & Life]	2008
Floetry feat. Common	Supastar [Supastar]	2005
Romina Johnson	As Good As This [Soul River]	2008
Incognito feat. Joy Rose	Can't Get You Out of My Head [Who Needs Love]	2002
Calvin Richardson	We Gon' Love Tonight [I Am Calvin]	2014
Dwele	Find A Way [Subject]	2003
Sherree Brown	Adore You [First Fruit]	2008
Musiq Soulchild feat. Aaries	Forthenight [Soulstar]	2003
Keyshia Cole	Heaven Sent [Just Like You]	2007
Hil St Soul	Gravity [Black Rose]	2008
Glendora Woodard feat. Travis Fludd	Simply Divine [Heaven Bound]	2019
Brian Culbertson feat. Ledisi	The World Keeps Going Around      [Bringing Back The Funk]	2008
Lenora Jaye	Taking Over [Independence Day]	2008
Joe	And Then [And Then]	2003
Kindred The Family Soul	Far Away [Surrender To Love]	2003
Seek	Something Real [Journey Into Day]	2003
John Stoddart	Falling For You [Wings To Walk This Road]	2003
Alex Lattimore	Keep Risin' To The Top [Promise]	2008

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DJ Kool Keith [2023-10-17] - Soulful Vibes [Soul Groove Radio]

DJ Kool Keith's latest Soulful Vibes show broadcast on Tue 17th Oct 2023 on Soul Groove Radio.

His Soulful Vibes show showcases new releases whether that be brand new music or reissues. 

DJ Kool Keith has two shows per week, his Soulful Vibes show Tue 16:00-18:00 (BST/UK Time) on Soul Groove Radio and Thu 21:00-2300 (BST/UK Time)  Soul Music Radio.

All DJ Kool Keith podcast are available to listen/download from Podomatic.

Playlist:

Artist	Title
Flight Facilities feat. Channel Tres	Lights Up (Mousse T Boogie Shizzle Remix)
Adesha & Vincent Kwok	Blame Game
Adesha & Vincent Kwok	Pegasus
Amy Douglas, JKriv	Bit-O-Honey
Incognito feat. Basile Petite & Drew Wynen	Nothing Makes Me Feel Better
Incognito feat. Cherri V	Stories Of Our Past
Baltic Jazz Recordings feat. Lois Levin	Pheromones
Jahkoy	Sweet Tooth
Ne-Yo	Link Up
Diddy feat. The-Dream & Herb Alpert	Brought My Love
B.K.W.H.	Can't Beat The Weekend (2b3 Productions Remix)
Papik feat. Nicole Magolie	Eve's Spell
Papikfeat. Nicole Magolie	Crazy For You
Sweatson Klank feat. Tifanny Paige	No Other ()
Alvarez	I Can't Make It
Alvarez	I Can't Stop Loving You
Soulpersona, Princess Freesia	Party At The Back Door (Clean Version)
Soulpersona, Princess Freesia	Profligate Love (Clean Version)
Diane Marsh feat. Mather	Enough (R&B Mix)
The Sounds Of Oakland feat. Bonnie Boyer	Just Like Magic
Sy Smith	Slide
Tyla	Water
Kenyon Dixon	Wait
Ma Ux	Tah Tah
Robert Gee	Whatcha Wanna Do
MiParis Music feat. Carol Riddick	I Love Me Too
LL Cool K	S.O.S.
Kandi	Only For You
Tamara	Follow Me
Autumn Corin	Do Me Wrong
Autumn Corin	Sometimes
Jahkayla	Thoughts
Natanya	23
Sydny August	When Ur Ready
Joe Leavy	Too Much Love
Phat Flavour Crew	Action
Gerald Richardson	Naturally
Tash	Rachel And Ross
Weekend In Paris	Hold Your Head Up
Bô'vel	Coming Back
Dasha McQueen	Right For Me
Sean Jones	Weekend Lover/I Want You (Joel JJ Josephs Remix)
Jessica Meraki	Different
Lydia Newsom	Escape
David Brinston	My Bestie

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Steve Aggasild [2023-10-15] - Soul Struttin' (Upfront)

Steve Aggasild's latest podcast on Sunday 15th Oct 2023 featuring 2 hours plus of brand new releases.

Steve does a show Fri 21:00-23:00 (GMT) on Soul Music Radio and two independent podcasts per week. If you have yet to listen then please do take a listen as he is one of the best UK soul radio presenters around with a 40 year pedigree. 

Catch up with other SoulAndJazzFlavas podcasts at Mixcloud or from 27 Jun 2022 onwards Podbean

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Playlist:

Artist	Title / Album	Year
Baiana feat. Laura Doyle	Love Will Lead the Way [Baiana]	2023
Conya Doss feat. B. Golden	4everlasting	2023
Taryn	Give It To Me	2023
The Requestors	Love Has To Be Easy	2023
Sheree Brown	I'd Rather Be In Love With You (The Sax Way)	2023
Bobbi Storm	We Can't Forget Him	2023
Leela James	Thought U Knew	2023
Joslyn & The Sweet Compression	Write A Love Song [Bona Fide]	2023
Incognito feat. Natalie Duncan	Keep Me In The Dark [Into You]	2023
MHem feat. Derren Day	So Good [Friends With Benefits]	2023
Avery Wilson	Kiss The Sky	2023
Baiana feat. Laura Doyle	Last Minute Love [ Baiana]	2023
Alisha Glover	Love U No More [The Virgo Lounge Mellifluous Vibe]	2023
Mycah Chevalier	Tried It [The Virgo Lounge Mellifluous Vibe]	2023
David Hammett	Love Feels [The Virgo Lounge Mellifluous Vibe]	2023
TMF The Music Forever	Making Love to the Music	2023
Miparismusic feat. Carol Riddick	I Love Me Too	2023
Baltic Jazz Recordings feat. Lois Levin	Pheremones [Revisioned EP]	2023
Lori Williams	Take My Wings	2023
Joe Leavy feat. Jeanette Harris	Find A Way To Love [Soul On Fire]	2023
Joe Leavy	Too Much Love [Soul On Fire]	2023
Gwendolyn Collins	Watcha Say [The Virgo Lounge Mellifluous Vibe]	2023
Gotts Street Park feat. Pip Millett	Got To Be Good [On The Inside]	2023
Soulpersona & Princess Freesia	Am I What You Need [Lucky 7]	2023
Soulpersona & Princess Freesia	Party At The Back Door (Clean Version)  [Lucky 7]	2023
Soulpersona & Princess Freesia	Sunny Magic [Lucky 7]	2023
Joy Denalane	All Of Me [Willpower]	2023
Joy Denalane	Fly By [Willpower]	2023
Maleah	Feels Good	2023
Jeff Lorber Fusion	Tail lights [The Drop]	2023
Bob James feat DJ Jazzy Jeff	That Bop [Jazz Hands]	2023
AC Soul Symphony	Windy City Theme [Metamorphosis]	2023

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Steve Aggasild [2023-10-13] - Soul Struttin' [Soul Music Radio]

This Friday's "Soul Struttin'" show from Steve Aggasild on Soul Music Radio broadcast on 13th Oct 2023 between 21:00-23:00 GMT.

First hour classic oldies and second hour current sounds from 2023

Steve does a show Fri 21:00-23:00 (GMT) on Soul Music Radio and two independent podcast  a week on Sunday and Wednesay. If you have yet to listen then please do take a listen as he is one of the best UK soul radio presenters around with a 40 year pedigree. 

Catch up with other SoulAndJazzFlavas podcasts at Mixcloud or from 27 Jun 2022 onwards Podbean

Playlist:

Artist	Title / Album	Year
Teena Marie	Square Biz [It Must Be Magic]	1981
Aretha Franklin	Get It Right [Get It Right]	1983
George Duke	I Want You For Myself [Master Of The Game]	1979
Grey & Hanks	Dancin' [You Fooled Me]	1978
Ashford & Simpson	Bourgie Bourgie	1977
Arthur Adams	You Got The Floor [12"]	1981
Alphonse Mouzon	The Next Time We Love [By All Means]	1981
Absolute	Introduce Me To Love [12"]	1992
Arthur Miles	Helping Hand [12"]	1990
Angie Stone	Wish I Didn't Miss You [Mahogany Soul]	2001
Brian Culbertson feat.  Kenny Lattimore	Another Love [XII]	2010
Incognito feat. Natalie Duncan	Keep Me In The Dark  [Into You]	2023
Joe Leavy feat. Jeanette Harris	Find A Way To Love [Soul On Fire]	2023
Shonda English	Feels Good [Travelin']	2023
Blez	Certified Lova [The Virgo Lounge - Mellifluous Vibe]	2023
Gwendolyn Collins	Watcha Say [The Virgo Lounge - Mellifluous Vibe]	2023
Sheree Brown	I'd Rather Be In Love With You (The Sax Way)	2023
Lori Williams	Take My Wings	2023
Conya Doss feat. B Golden	4everlasting	2023
Taryn	Give It To Me	2023
Bobbi Storm	We Can't Forget Him	2023
Joslyn & the Sweet Compression	Write A Love Song [Bona Fide]	2023
Leela James	Thought U Knew	2023
TMF The Music Forever	Making Love to the Music	2023

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DJ Kool Keith [2022-10-12] - Soulful Vibes [Soul Music Radio]

DJ Kool Keith's latest Soulful Vibes show broadcast on Thu 12th Oct 2023 on Soul Music Radio.

His Soulful Vibes show showcases new releases whether that be brand new music or reissues. 

DJ Kool Keith has two shows per week, his Soulful Vibes show Tue 16:00-18:00 (BST/UK Time) on Soul Groove Radio and Thu 21:00-2300 (BST/UK Time)  Soul Music Radio.

All DJ Kool Keith podcast are available to listen/download from Podomatic.

Playlist:

Artist	Title
Cecil Lyde	I'll Make It On My Own
Avery Wilson	Kiss The Sky
Kevin Brazil	Press
Tori Helene	Sweet Escape
Tori Helene	Freaky
Joy Denalane	Hideaway
Stevie J Blues	Like Marvin
Durand Jones & The Indications	More Than Ever
Durand Jones & The Indications	Ride Or Die
Billy Soul Bonds	One Stop Love
Blaxian feat. Amber Marie	Work Things Out
Felece Tillman	Brighter Love
H'Atina	Precious
Robert Gee	Whatcha Wanna Do
Joy Denalane	Fly By
Joy Denalane	All Of Me
Kenyon Dixon, Tiffany Gouché	'98 Vibes (Do You Right)
Kenyon Dixon, RL	2000s R&B
Patrice Isley	Harvest For The World (Radio Edit)
Patrice Royal	The Way
Sanavi	Way Back (Clean Version)
Raj Rayma feat. Nat Turner	All For You
Suna	Embrace Me
TMF (The Music Forever)	Making Love To The Music
4MySoul	Tell Me Baby
4MySoul	Not The Way
HJ Soul	See Through The Illusion
Elena	Selfish
Bobby Bland	Heart, Open Up Again
Mhem	So Good
CJ's Connection	Heavy On Your Heart (Extended Piano Mix)

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R.I.P. - Rudolph Isley (1 Apr 1939 - 11 Oct 2023)

One of the founding members, and the second eldest of the six Isley Brothers, Rudolph (Rudy) died on 11 Oct aged 84. Brother Ernie stated that he died in his sleep. That leaves only Ron Isley from the original four brothers who started the group in 1954 as the other two original members, Vernon (1957) and O'Kelly (1986), are both deceased. Younger brother Marvin, who joined the group later, also died in 2010 leaving just Ron and Ernie as surviving members. 

You may have read very recently that Rudolph was suing Ron over a dispute involving Ron attempting to trademark The Isley Brothers name. A very sad and unresolved ending. Although the family claims that he had no health issues, it makes you wonder why he would start a legal dispute aged 84 unless he was trying to provide financial support for his family, but that's just pure speculation on our part.

We did a feature on Ronald Isley / Isley Brothers on Ronald Isley's 82nd birthday on 22 May, so we won't repeat what was written there and refer you to it.

Rudolph married Chris Jasper's sister, Elaine, in 1958. After leaving Motown, The Isley's reactivated their T-Neck label, named after Teaneck, NJ, where they set it up before Motown. Younger brothers Ernie and Marvin joined the fold along with Chris Jasper. 

In 1969 Rudi recorded a duet with Judy White as Rudi & Judy on T-Neck. The A side "I've Got To Get Myself Together" is a deep soul ballad which the group also recorded for their "The Brothers: Isley" LP in 1969. The flip "Baby You Got It" sounds quite dated even for 1969 as it sounds more like a early/mid 60s recording. It appears to be White's last recording, she recorded on three singles for T-Neck after one on Epic in 1967 followed by four on Buddah 1967-68. Her first two singles were as part of a duo, Bongi & Judy. Bongi being daughter of South African singer Miriam Makeba. It would seem that this is Rudi's only recording outside of The Isley's.

Whilst Ron was the main lead singer, Rudy did record a few lead vocals including shared lead with Ron on their big disco hit "It's A Disco Night (Rock Don't Stop)". Rudi was closest to O'Kelly, and his death in 1986 was perhaps a pivotal point in his decision to leave the group which he did in 1989. He had always wanted to join the ministry and he continued to sing gospel music. In 1996 he recorded a gospel album "Shouting for Jesus: A Loud Joyful Noise".

For the birthday tribute for Ron we focussed solely on the Isley's Motown material. For Rudy's we'll select tracks from their post Motown period from 1969 up to his last album with the group, "Spend The Night" (1989).

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Shonda English (The Gospel Diva) In Conversation with Steve Aggasild (11 Oct 2023)

Shonda English, The Gospel Diva from South Carolina, USA In Conversation with Steve Aggasild (SoulAndJazzFlavas) in conjunction with SoulStrutter, about her history, background and her newly released album in 2023 "Travelin'".

Check out the album HERE

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Steve Aggasild [2023-10-11] - SoulAndJazzFlavas (90s Special)

Steve Aggasild's midweek independent podcast on Wed. 11th Oct 2023.

It's the second Wednesday of the month so this week's show is dedicated to '90s Specials'.

Steve now does a show Fri 21:00-23:00 (GMT) on Soul Music Radio and two independent podcasts a week. If you have yet to listen then please do take a listen as he is one of the best UK soul radio presenters around with a 40 year pedigree. 

Catch up with other SoulAndJazzFlavas podcasts at Mixcloud or from 27 Jun 2022 onwards Podbean

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Playlist:

Artist	Title / Album	Year
D'Influence	Running Away [London]	1997
True Solace	Where You Lead Me [A New Beginning]	1999
Margi Coleman	How I Miss You [Margi]	1995
Tony Tone Toni	I Couldn't Keep It To Myself [Sons Of Soul]	1993
Zhane	Just Like That [Saturday Night]	1997
Men Of Vision	Do Thangz [Personal]	1996
Glenn Jones	Make It Up To You [Here I Am]	1994
Pure Soul	I Want You Back [Pure Soul]	1995
II D Extreme	I Need Your Lovin' [II D Extreme]	1993
Modest Fok	Promise Me [Love Or The Single Life]	1992
Vertical Hold	Well I Guess You [Head First]	1995
Front Page	All Into You [Front Page]	1994
Elusion	Reality [Think About It]	1998
Maxwell	Sumthin' Sumthin' [Urban Hang Suite]	1996
Rachelle Ferrell	Welcome To My Love [Rachelle Ferrell]	1992
Benita Arterberry	All Or Nothing [Thank You]	1991
Sam Salter	Your Face [It's On Tonight]	1997
Rude Boys	Miss You So Much [Rude House]	1992
La La	Always [La La Means I Love You]	1991
Blackstreet	Good Lovin' [Another Level]	1996
Glenn Jones	Round & Round [Here I Am]	1994
Willie Max feat. Raphael Saadiq	Can't Get Enough [Bona Fide]	1998
Mary J. Blige	Love No Limit [What's The 411]	1992
Rodney Mansfield	I've Got To Be Loved [Love In A Serious Way]	1993
Chris Ballin	Cry [Do It Right]	1996
Wizards Of Ooze	Trippin' [12"]	1994
Brand New Heavies	Sometimes [Shelter]	1994

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DJ Kool Keith [2022-10-10] - Soulful Vibes [Soul Groove Radio]

DJ Kool Keith's latest Soulful Vibes show broadcast on Tue 10th Oct 2023 on Soul Groove Radio.

His Soulful Vibes show showcases new releases whether that be brand new music or reissues. 

DJ Kool Keith has two shows per week, his Soulful Vibes show Tue 16:00-18:00 (BST/UK Time) on Soul Groove Radio and Thu 21:00-2300 (BST/UK Time)  Soul Music Radio.

All DJ Kool Keith podcast are available to listen/download from Podomatic.

Playlist:

Artist	Year
Sir Soundbender	Trust UR Heart (MS III Full Dizko Slap)
Bobby Bru	Don't Wanna Miss You (Radio Version)
Eugene Smiley & The Essence Of Love	Yes It's You
Sweatson Klank feat. Aummaah	Stuck Inside Your Love
Sweatson Klank	Move Freely
Beverley Knight	Queen Of Everything
Beverley Knight	Someone Else's Problem
Dwayne Scivally	What A Feeling
Relyae	Moonlight
Maya Blandy	Disco Nights
Freedom	High On You
The Sounds Of Oakland feat. Bonnie Boyer	Just Like Magic
Mitchell Yard feat. Lizzy	Room Full Of Love
Lisma & Gwendolyn	Superhuman
Soulpersona, Princess Freesia	Lifeline (Soulpersona Disco Remix)
The Lost Family	Blow My Mind
Avery Wilson	Kiss The Sky
Diane Marsh feat. Mather	Enough (R&B Mix)
Grace Weber	XTC
Emi Secrest	444
Robert Gee	Whatcha Wanna Do
Joy Denalane	Fly By
Aphrose	Soft Nuclear
Aphrose	In The Time Of Sorrow
Car'letta	Stop Whatcha Doing
Maleah	Feels Good
DMB	Can't Decide
The Sextones	This Could Last Forever
L. Young	Come Get To This
Saint Mercedes	Cry Baby (The Realm Remix)
Jorja Smith feat. J Hus	Feelings
Jorja Smith feat. Lila Iké	Greatest Gift
Kenyon Dixon	Wait
Juanita Wynn	We Need This
Johnnie Taylor	Let's Get Back On Track
Isabel	Future Fantasies
Sugar Rainbow	I Feel So Strong
Tucka	Work It
Tucka feat. Fat Daddy	Put It On Me

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DJ Kool Keith [2022-10-08] - Soulful Vibes [In2Beats]

DJ Kool Keith's stood in for DJ Phoenix on Sun 8th Oct 2023 on In2Beats radio. It's a 70s/80s/90s oldies show. The last track no doubt 'inspired' by MHem's new version feat. Derren Day which we posted last week. 

DJ Kool Keith has two shows per week, his Soulful Vibes show Tue 16:00-18:00 (BST/UK Time) on Soul Groove Radio and Thu 21:00-2300 (BST/UK Time)  Soul Music Radio.

All DJ Kool Keith podcast are available to listen/download from Podomatic.

Playlist:

Artist	Label	Year
B. B. & Q. Band	Genie (Michael Gray Extended Remix)	2023
Alphonse Mouzon feat. Carol Dennis	Our Love Is Hot	1984
Raww	Don't You Try It	1986
Aristocrats	Let's Get Together Now	1973
Curtis Hairston	I Want Your Lovin' (Just A Little Bit)	1985
Kreamcicle feat. Paula Anderson	No News Is News	1983
The Summits	I'll Never Say No	1974
Masterpiece	I Can't Wait (Dance Mix)	1987
Gail Freeman	Danger In The Airwaves (Extended Vocal Version)	1989
Nightlife Unlimited	Let's Do It Again	1981
A Brother's Guiding Light feat. David	Getting Together	1973
Dynasty	I've Just Begun To Love You	1980
Naisha	One Step At A Time (The Clivilles & Cole 1989 Garage Mix)	1989
Collage	Romeo Where's Juliet? (Special Dance Mix)	1985
Michelle Wallace	It's Right	1982
Maurice Massiah	We Can Go To Your House (Party Mix)	1982
Houston Person	Disco Sax	1975
Nature Zone	Porcupine	1976
Rhythm Makers	Zone	1975
Jeanette "Lady" Day	Come Let Me Love You	1981
Maxine Singleton	Don't You Love It (Vocal Version)	1982
Universal Robot Band	Dance And Shake Your Tambourine	1976
Atlantic Starr	Love Crazy	1991
Betty Wright	That Man Of Mine	1977
The Chi-Lites	When Temptation Comes	1975
Barbara Fowler	Come And Get My Lovin'	1984
Feel	Let's Rock (Over & Over Again)	1982
Midnight Star	Feels So Good	1983
Mel & Tim	I May Not Be What You Want	1972
Dino Terrell	You Can Do It (It's So Easy)	1986
Mary Mundy	You Put A Hurtin' On Me	1980
The Persuaders	Some Guys Have All The Luck	1973
Kevin Toney	So Good	1999

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R.I.P. - Tony Troutman (8 Oct 2023)

We have received an 'anonymous' message this morning that: "Thomas 'Tony' Troutman passed away peacefully Sunday, October 8, 2023 at his Atlanta home". We are unable to confirm this as the sender left no contact details.

He may perhaps be best known to many for his modern soul rarity "What's The Use" which was reissued digitally this year as well as being reissued on 7" vinyl for Record Store Day. The record was bootlegged owing to its popularity. Original copies now sell for up to £1,000 with even the bootleg now approaching £100. Date-wise it is confusing as the RSD press has a date of 1975 on label, 45Cat lists it as 1976 and Discogs 1977 so take your pick but the Spotify digital reissue dates it 12 Dec 1975. The UK bootleg is easy to spot as it has writing around the label edge.

However, for us, his best recording was his 1975 single, the superb deep soul ballad "I Truly Love You" on Gram-o-phon which we have featured previously. He released a single on Swagger in 1968 prior to that and one after "What's The Use" on Note in 1976. 

In the 80s he released his solitary album "Your Man Is Home Tonight" in 1982 on his own T.Main label from which 6 sides were released over three singles.

His only charting records were "I Truly Love You" (#82 R&B May '75) and the title track from his album which peaked at #57 R&B in Jun '82.

An extended edit of "I Truly Love You" is available on a compilation "At The Juke Joint Volume 2" released in 2012 which extends the 45 issue from 3:12 to 5:52 (included below).

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