THE FOUR MINTS gently down your stream



This Friday's treat exists thanks to Rob & Ken..They are better known the world over as the Numero Group here in Chi-Town, and do a fantastic job of getting rare & collectable tracks from master tapes to CD & vinyl.

Here is some info they have provided: In 1973, Columbus, Ohio's Capsoul label issued it's one & only LP before limping out of business one year later. Though it is twelve inches in diameter & spins at 33 RPM, "Gently Down Your Stream" is no more an album than "Meet The Supremes"; rather, it's a compilation of five singles & one brilliant song saved from the cutting room floor. It was the Four Mints' entire commercially released output.

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FAMILIA SOULDIEZ VOLUME 11 - LOVE IS FOR FOOLS

Just in time to open the holiday season, the krew of Familia Souldiez have come together and share another set of awesome tracks.

What makes this series so unique is that the collaborators are from the four corners of this country and abroad with diverse musical tastes and a great thirst & knowledge when it comes to the genre of soul.

Familia Souldiez Volume 11 entitled "Love Is For Fools" takes soul through all of it's paces - Northern Soul, Sweet Soul, Funk & Group Harmony. As with previous volumes in this series, the krew has come up with a set of tunes worthy of any major release.

Many thanks go out to RossyBoy for passing me the baton and allowing me to head-up this project and to GMAN for providing the inspiration and the dynamite cover.

Special thanks to Mello, DustyRose, MzO, BillyMac, Chi-Town & BrownBoy for their contributions & taking the time out of their busy lives to make this happen.

Give it a spin & let us know what you think. No turkeys here. LOL!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

EAST LA GUY

Track List:

01. Southside Movement - Love Is For Fools (20th Century, 1975) (DustyRose)
02. The Keytones - A Fool In Love (Old Town, 1957) (Chi-Town)
03. Danny 'Sly' Stewart - I'm Just A Fool (Luke, 1961) (East LA Guy)
04. Cannibal & The Headhunters - Please Baby Please (Rampart, 1965) (Mello)
05. Cold Blooded Express - You're The Life Of Me (T&L, 1968) (BrownBoy)
06. Kim Weston - I Will Understand (MGM, 1968) (RossyBoy)
07. Soul Clinic - No One Loves Me Anymore (Bay Sound, 1968) (BillMac)
08. BB Brown - My Love For You (Dit Dot, 1977) (MzO)
09. Free Form Experience - Blowin' My Mind (Free Form, 1976) (Mello)
10. Sylvia - Sweet Stuff (Vibration, 1974) (DustyRose)
11. Debbie Taylor - (I Just Can't Believe I'm) Touching You (Today LP, 1972) (RossyBoy)
12. Soulsations - Here Comes The Pain (Ste-Al, 1965) (BillyMac)
13. Betty Wright - The Best Girls Don't Always Win (Alston, 1968) (BrownBoy)
14. Carroll Lloyd - Try My Love (Tower, 1967) (MzO)
15. Flamingos - I Was Such A Fool (To Fall In Love With You) (End, 1959) (Chi-Town)
16. Tony & Tyrone - A Fool Am I (Columbia, 1964) (East LA Guy)
17. Betty Everett - Chained To Your Love (Vee Jay, 1963) (Mello)
18. George Jackson - I Don't Have The Time To Love You (Mercury, 1968) (DustyRose)
19. Marvin Preyer - Don't Stop Loving Me This Time (Wand, 1968) (MzO)
20. Louis Williams - I Care For You (All Platinum, unissued til 2004 UK Castle CD) (BrownBoy)
21. Soulville All Stars - Nothing In This World Matters (Soulville 1969) (BillyMac)
22. The Checkmates LTD - Pretty Balloons (Rustic LP, 1974) (RossyBoy)
23. Tommy G & The Charms - Please Don't Fool With Me (Hurricane, 1966) (East LA Guy)
24. The Gallahads - Why Do Fools Fall In Love (Rendezvous, 1961) (Chi-Town)

Volume 11 Here:



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BillyMac & RossyBoy's A Bridge Too Far

It's been a few years too many since my Philly buddy BillyMac and I did one of these "BRIDGE" compilations together. This particular bridge is just about 2500 miles away from Billy, but close to my own heart and roots. It's the Forth Railway Bridge near Edinburgh, Scotland. In Victorian times when it was newly-built it was regarded as one of the Wonders of The Modern World ! Now it's your turn to wonder at BillyMac's great tune selection - an unparalleled collection of rarities and obscurities. I hope I've brought a few nice ones to the table too. Billy is a busy boy, so if you like what you hear let us know so that he can be persuaded to part with more pearls from his treasure chest ! RossyBoy

Track list:

01 - The Traditions - Sad Girl (BillyMac)

Barclay, 1967?

02 - The Natural Four - Hurt (RossyBoy)

ABC, 1970

03 - Little Pete & The Youngsters - You Told Me Lies (BillyMac)

Lesley, 1962

04 - Both Worlds - Stop, Turn Around (RossyBoy)

"Don'tcha Hide It" album, TPI, 1974

05 - The Steptones -  Don't You Want to Fall in Love (BillyMac)

IX Chains, 1976

06 - J Kelly & The Premiers - Signed Sealed Delivered (My Heart) (RossyBoy)

Roadshow, 1973

07 - Vic & The Catalinas - Hello Girl (BillyMac)

Barclay, 1967

08 - Love, Peace & Happiness - Strip Me Naked (RossyBoy)

RCA Victor, 1971

09 - The Motiques - You're My Everything (BillyMac)

unreleased Barclay, mid-60's

10 - Kenny Robinson & The Chessmen - Baby Say You Love Me (RossyBoy)

B.O.S.S., 1967

11 - Mississippi Charles Bevel - Overheard (BillyMac)

A&M, 1973 (Collector's Alert - Super Rare Vinyl !!!)

12 - Ronnie Walker - On And On (RossyBoy)

unreleased, 1968 (Impact, restricted issue of 200 copies for his UK Tour 2009)

13 - Phil Colbert - Who's Got The Action (BillyMac)

Phillips, 1965

14 - Freddie Houston - Only The Lonely One (RossyBoy)

Old Town, 1964

15 - The Furys - That's All Right, You're In Love (BillyMac)

Diamond, 1968

16 - Donald Jenkins & The Delighters - Somebody Help Me (RossyBoy)

Cortland, 1963

17 - Lee Williams & The Cymbals - I Can Make Mistakes Too (BillyMac)

Black Circle, 1971

18 - Jean Stanback - If I Ever Needed Love (RossyBoy)

Peacock, 1958

19 - The Del-cords - A Little Misunderstanding (BillyMac)

Up, mid-60's (early version of The Magnificent Men)

20 - The Magnificent Men - Nobody Treats Me The Way You Do (RossyBoy)

"The World Of Soul" album, Capitol, 1968 

21 - Willie 'Jitterbug' Webb - You Got To Do It Right (BillyMac)

Hawk Sound, early 70's

22 - The Gypsies - Diamonds Rubies Gold & Fame (RossyBoy)

Old Town, 1965

23 - Charles Brimmer - Dedicating My Love To You (BillyMac)

Chelsea, 1976

24 - Gift Of Dreams - Feel It (RossyBoy)

"Gift Of Dreams" album, Jam Power, 1983

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SOUL - Accent On The 70's Vol. 1

This is my start to a new series that will be at least five volumes. Rossy surely has captured a sense of the 70's on canvas for my cover & an excellent job at that my brother ! All tracks featured will have charted in the top one hundred according to the "Billboard" ratings.Most will be from the top of the charts & they will all be remastered versions & come from my crates. I always attempt to include an uncommon track or two that's not heard on the air waves. With that in mind, I hope there's something new that you like on this & the future comps in this series. A number of them you may not have heard in some time and/or some not at all. Well, now's your chance to go back to the 70's & enjoy some tunes of the era !

01. You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show) - Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr.

ABC, 1976

02. Hang On In There Baby  - Johnny Bristol

MGM, 1974

03. Groove Me  - King Floyd

Chimneyville, 1971

04. Sara Smile  - Daryl Hall & John Oates

RCA, 1976

05. Shake It Well  - The Dramatics

ABC, 1977

06. Keep The Home Fires Burnin'  - Latimore

Glades, 1975

07. Touch A Hand (Make A Friend)  - The Staple Singers

Stax, 1974

08. This Is Your Life  - Norman Connors (Vocals: Eleanor Mills)

Arista, 1978

09. Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours  - Stevie Wonder

Tamla, 1970

10. I Believe In You (You Believe In Me)  - Johnnie Taylor

Stax, 1973

11. While I'm Alone  - Maze feat. Frankie Beverly

Capitol, 1977

12. Bingo - The Whispers

Janus, 1974

13. You Can't Change That  - Raydio

Arista, 1979

14. Sweet Sticky Thing  - Ohio Players

Mercury, 1975

15. Dancing To Your Music  - Archie Bell & The Drells

Glades, 1973

16. Ain't No Sunshine  - Bill Withers

Sussex, 1971

17. I'll Be Around  - The Spinners

Atlantic, 1972

18. Hollywood  - Rufus feat. Chaka Khan

ABC, 1977

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Ghost Rider Oldies Classics Vol 1 - LA's Best Soul

Hola Cali Lifestyles, I dug this one out from my files...I don't know where or who I got it from but I thought it was worth sharing, Sorry I don't have the back cover but here is the track list....@>--;-- Rose

01. Ain't No Big Thing - Cafe 
02. Baby I'm For Real - Cui Cui 
03. Gema - Eddie Serrano 
04. Dame Tu Amor - Geree 
05. But It's Alright - Hank Castro 
06. Yes I'm Ready - Hank Castro 
07. Oh What A Night - Balance 
08. I'm On The Outside Looking In - Ruben Hernandez 
09. Sabor A Mi - Gerre 
10. No Voy Llorar - 818 
11. The Bells - Bertha Oropeza & Ruben Hernandez 
12. I'll Make It Easy - Hank Castro 

13. Gilbert Lopez - Mi Chicanita - Bonus Track

http://www.sendspace.com/file/weiuea 

MELLO'S LOWRIDING CLASSICS

Q-VO !

Mello strikes again thanks to the "Firme" cover our man Rossy produced to represent my offering. You  seem to always come through when needed & I love you for it chief !
And with the thought of  MzO's sublime evening at the concert, I thought I'd kick this set off with a touch of "Smokey" to keep her feet off the ground....you go girl ! I've been a "Smokey"/Miracles fan since 1958 & my wife & I last saw his memorable performance back in July of 1984 here locally.

Although classics are used in the title, you'll find some rare ones included on this set if you're looking for vinyl versions.
Chicago to is also well represented with ten tracks being associated with my windy city. Regardless my friends, there should be a track or two that are new to most any listener. Please enjoy this presentation & don't forget to drop a comment, it helps a lot in the inspiration & motivational department if you have any interest in future volumes of this sort.

01. Since You Won My Heart - The Miracles (Tamla 1965)
02. Tomorrow Is Another Day - Billy Butler & The Enchanters (Okeh 1966)
03. Dreams Of Contentment - The Dells (Vee-Jay 1955)
04. Think Nothing About It - Gene Chandler (Constellation 1964)
05. You May Not Love Me - Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes (Landa 1965)
06. Let's Prove Them Wrong - Debbie Taylor (GWP 1969)
07. Let's Start Over - The Ringleaders (m-pac! 1963)
08. Queen Of Hearts - The Sheppards (Owl 1974)
09. Finding Out The Hard Way - The Vibrations (Okeh 1965)
10. Falling In Love Again - The Heartbreakers (Miracle 1965)
11. My Heart Isn't In it - The Superbs (Dore 1965)
12. Come Back My Love - The Impressions feat. Jerry Butler (Abner 1958)
13. Once You Fall In Love - Eddie McLoyd (Dakar 1975)
14. Just Because Of You - The Gaslight (Polydor 1975)
15. Darling, Darling, Darling - Bobby Womack & The Valentinos (Chess 1984)
16. Homely Girl - The Chi-Lites (Brunswick 1973)
17. Hey Love - Stevie Wonder (Tamla 1967)
18. Pray For Me - The Moments (HOG 1965)
19. Get Yourself Together - The Caesars (Lanie 1967)
20. Any One Can Tell You - The Unifics (Somodo 2004)

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Familia Souldiez Vol 10 - Tricks Of The Trade

It's three months since our last outing of Familia Souldiez. Volume 9 yet again proved to be a winner with hundreds of downloads. But for some of our keen familia, three months waiting is just too long ! Let's hope you all feel the same ! Because we are gonna try to produce one of these bad boy volumes ONCE A MONTH from now on. A bit of a logistical nightmare, but hopefully our great family spirit can pull us through. The G MAN has come up with another masterful cover for "Tricks Of The Trade"; he will continue to be our regular cover artist. Regarding the theme, some of our brothers used their smarts to find titles with words from the theme in them; Guy, being a working man himself, concentrated on songs about trades or professions. But as the Wise Old Owl, Mello, pointed out, although the words "Trick" or "Trade" may not be in a song title or in the lyrics, a trick of the trade is also to come up with something new. So the rest of us just used this as an excuse to bring you some fine favorites or squirrelled-away rarities that we have been saving for just such an occasion as this. Let us know how we are doing with the series; it will help our motivation to keep producing the goods into the future. Enjoy the tunes ! RB

Track list:
01 - Jan Bradley - Tricks Of The Trade (Chi-Town)
Doylen, 1970
02 - The G.T.'s - Don't Blame Me (MzO)
Jed's, 1976
03 - The Savonics - I Had a Girl (Up In Smoke)
MTA, 1968
04 - Intruders - (Love Doctor) Doctor, Doctor (East LA Guy)
Gamble, 1970
05 - Eon - (You're The) Biggest Joke In Town (DustyRose)
Ariola, 1978
06 - The Symbols - Last Year About This Time (BillyMac)
Dore, 1963
07 - The Turks - You Turn Me On (BrownBoy)
JDO, 19xx
08 - Bobby Hill - I Wanna Be With You (Mello)
Lo Lo, 1970
09 - Otis Leavill - Just A Memory (RossyBoy)
Limelight, 1964
10 - The Carousels - Dirty Tricks (Chi-Town)
Gone, 1962
11 - Amanda Humphrey - I've Been Crying (MzO)
Norton, 1964
12 - The Linneas - Forever Baby (I'm Gonna Love You) (Up In Smoke)
Diamond, 1968
13 - Four Tops - If I Were A Carpenter (East LA Guy)
Motown, 1968
14 - New Concepts - How Deep Is The Ocean (DustyRose)
Philips, 1968
15 - The Starlets - My Last Cry (BillyMac)
Pam, 1961
16 - The Flamingos - That's My Desire (BrownBoy)
Chance, 1953
17 - Four Shades - Something Special (Mello)
Ronn, 1972
18 - The Cliques - The Girl In My Dreams (RossyBoy)
Modern, 1956. Featuring Eugene Church on lead.
19 - Jackie Russell - Don't Trade Love For Money (ChiTown)
Soul Kitchen, 1967?
20 - Ella Brown - A Woman Left Lonely (MzO)
Lanor, 1971
21 - Buck - Sugar Britches (Up In Smoke)
Sonnibuck, 1975
22 - Betty Wright - Secretary (East LA Guy)
Alston, 1974
23 - The Deltas - Gonna Move On (DustyRose)
Magic Touch, 1977
24 - The Sherrys - I've Got No One (BillyMac)
Guyden, 1961
25 - The Dreamlovers - While We Were Dancing (BrownBoy)
Heritage, 1962
26 - Train Robbers - Tricky  Dick (Mello)
St. Simons, 1977
27 - Paul Burton & The Stingers - So Very Hard To Make It (Without You) Pt 1 (RossyBoy)
Music-Go-Round, 1974

THE BLUES SCENE Vol. 1

You wanted some "Blues" Panch so here's one that I did around 2000.

I hope you & some of the Cali familia find something you like on this set.

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Red Hot Souldies - Chapter One - Give Me My Money Cholo

A drop of blood falls and mingles with the DNA of the others. Kinship is declared - brothers under the skin ! A soul sister is co-opted. How could she be left out ? A promise is made and kept. Tunes will shared - some favorite, some obscure - all souldies. Into the red-hot crucible they go; what emerges is pure gold ... Yes, it's a brand new series of lowriding treasures - RED HOT SOULDIES ! This is only the first chapter - encourage us with your comments to come up with more sizzlers ! Enjoy !

01 - The Velons - Why Don't You Write (Mello)

B J M, 1968

02 - Brothers Of Soul - I Guess That Don't Make Me A Loser (East LA Guy)

Boo, 1968

03 - Entertainers IV - When You're Young And In Love (DustyRose)

Dore, 1966

04 - The Untouchables - Standing There (BillyMac)

FAAP, 1966?

05 - Barbara West - Give Me Back The Man I Love (RossyBoy)

Ronn, 1969

06 - The Drifters - Oh My Love (Mello) 

Atlantic, 1959

07 - Phil & Harv - Darling (Please Bring Your Love) (East LA Guy)

Rampart, 1960. The first recording ever issued on the Rampart label.

08 - The Entertainers - I Need Someone (DustyRose)

unissued, "Hall Of Fame" CD, Kent, 2012

09 - Universal Minds - I Betcha (BillyMac)

Charles, 1975?

10 - Bobby Angelle - Please Take Me Back (RossyBoy)

Ten Star, 1965

11 - Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers - Share (Mello) 

Gee, 1956

12 - David & Ruben - The Girl In My Dreams (East LA Guy)

Rampart/Warner Bros, 1969

13 - The Darlings - Two Time Loser (DustyRose)

Kay Ko Records, 1963 (Mercury subsidiary)

14 - Billy Keen - Cross My Heart (BillyMac)

Vault, 1968

15 - The Esquires - Stay (RossyBoy)

New World, 1974

16 - The Hi-Lites - You Did That To Me (Mello)

Daran, 1964 (Re-recorded in 1970 on O'Retta when they became the Chi-Lites)

17 - The Superlatives - Forget About Tomorrow (East LA Guy)

Dynamics, 1968

18 - 8th Day - I Can't Fool Myself (DustyRose)

Invictus, 1971

19 - The Mist - Life Walked Out (BillyMac)

Twinight, 1971

20 - Sunny & The Sunliners - Come Back  Baby (RossyBoy)

Latin Soul, 196?

21 - The Impressions - No One Else (Mello)

ABC, 1966

22 - The Lovelites - This Love Is Real (East LA Guy)

Uni, 1970

23 - Jackie - Almost Persuaded (DustyRose)

issued, 1961?, "Hall Of Fame" CD, Kent, 2012  (Jackie Weaver) 

24 - The Mob - Try A Little Tenderness (BillyMac)

Twinight, 1968

25 - Bloodstone - You're Still A Young Man (RossyBoy)

"The Ultimate Collection" CD, ITP, 2006

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EASTSIDE GIRLS VOLUME 3

Some of you may have been wondering where I've been. After rejoining the record collectors arena and six months of research I have finally come back to my normal life.

EASTSIDE GIRLS VOLUME 3 has been sitting on the shelf for over two years while I pursed working on my blog YOU FOUND THAT EASTSIDE SOUND.

It may be Labor Day and a blessed day off of work but this vato continues to keep the wheels turning.

Volume 3 once again focuses on female artists from the greater Los Angeles area back in the day and a few cruisin' memories. Hopefully you will find a new gem or two to add to your musical library.

Volume 4 will be in the works soon. ENJOY!!

EAST LA GUY


TRACK LIST:

01.Trudy Williams & The Sixteens - A Casual Look
02. The Sisters - Gee Baby Gee
03. Brenda Holloway - For All Your Love
04. The Rollettes - An Understanding
05. The Shondells - Don't Cry My Soldier Boy
06. The Teen Queens - Baby Mine
07. Karen Small - To Get You Back Again
08. The Pearlettes - Everyday
09. Shirley Gunter - Since I Fell For You
10. Betty Swann - I'd Rather Go Blind
11. Dolly & The Fashions - Absence Made My Heart Grow Fonder
12. The Ribbons - Ain't Gonna Kiss Ya
13. The Sharmettes - Answer Me
14. The Sweethearts - What Is Love
15. The Ru-Bee-Els - Evil
16. Terri & The Velveteens - I'm Waiting
17. The Blossoms - No Other Love
18. Jennell Hawkins & The Dreamers - Do Not Forget
19. The Lockettes - Puddin' Pie
20. The Sa-Shays - Here Comes Love
21. The Delicates - I've Been Hurt
22. The Francettes - Late In The Evening
23. Linda Carr - A Heart Without Love
24. The Tears - Nothing But Love


Journey To The Eastside Here:

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The Soul Generation - A Golden Classics Edition



Here's a great group that came from Jersey City back when singing groups were a way of life.

Again, an out of print "Real Deal" ripped at 320 for you to enjoy.

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I Wish I Were That Girl - Rare Oldies Vol. 1

Hi Familia,Been a while since I posted on Cali-Lifestyles so here is a little something I ran across while cleaning up files, I dunno know if anyone already has it or not....But  
                                                Enjoy  ())>--- Rose

http://www.sendspace.com/file/x9qmv2 

Rosie & The Originals - Lonely Blue Nights

I'm heading off to tomorrow for the summer and will only have mobile internet access which can be a bit hit or miss; so I thought I'd leave you all this parting gift. Hope to get a chance to say Hello from time to time. Have a good summer everybody ! RossyBoy

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Rarest Of The Rare Soul Harmony Vol 5

This is the final one I have in this series. Enjoy ! RossyBoy

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Rarest Of The Rare Soul Harmony Vol 4

As promised ..... RossyBoy

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