www.CostaRicaTicas.com

Unless you are deep in this sub-genre, you mightn't have heard of this cat: Jackie Lomax. Started in Liverpool in the '60's, he's still kickin' it these days:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DIGIS9BkDs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNF7rBTS ... re=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO9jZ9Nr ... re=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuSlNKB4 ... re=channel << interview and music

This guy has a fascinating story: http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=am ... qw5ldae~T1

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"A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind"--Dr. Johnson
"Amen, brother"-ED

Jack Johnson

Here's 2 more to consider:
One's a comer being in his 20's: Eli "Paperboy" Reed:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMDGKjCSnmo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYSa6QYJ6Y4

One's a goner (died in '09): Willy DeVille:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhFVLstxvws
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLHWe1vukZ0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ICMt0KXudM

And while we're doin' Louisiana artists, check this dude (mainly a sideman for Sonny Landreth but 2 terrif albums): C. C. Adcock:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGbuZEeI_hI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfAMyKtLxfk

Then there is Mr. Landreth hissown self:
I'm cheatin' here--this is an instrumental http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YrCVVtRQss

Can't talk about Louisiana music without mentioning Bobby Charles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyxRKBcj ... re=related << nice tribute vid--RIP Bobby--you gave us so much

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"A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind"--Dr. Johnson
"Amen, brother"-ED

And today's candidate is B. W. Stevenson. He wrote some of the stuff that propelled Three Dog Night, plus was a soulful singer himself:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdBvTvxHy7E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUz9hs2DreA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nuJO4aO ... re=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZoQ67h4CBI

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"A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind"--Dr. Johnson
"Amen, brother"-ED

i am really just discovering this woman as an artist but she evokes some major depth of emotion. beth orton is the real deal. i feel like i am falling in love.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHqB8xuNfB8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ-63s5x ... re=related

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im way deep into nothing special
riding the crest of a wave breaking just west of hollywood

Thanks to Brother LaDiablo for hipping us to a woman who if there's any justice, will be a major artist. Bur then how could I not relate to somebody who's first solo release was named "Trailer Park"? as I live in one.
PS all her stuff is available on Amazon.com for under $2 + s/h of $3.
Kudos to him for keeping this Thread alive--and her for keeping the spirit alive--those Brits are on to something. We need to start fresh on these shores by having a serious resurgence of acapella Doo-wop. "I've been waiting for so long".

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"A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind"--Dr. Johnson
"Amen, brother"-ED

For Brother El Tranquilo and other Bonnie Bramlett fans, here's good news: Rhino has released a 4-CD set of the Delaney & Bonnie & Friends tour. This includes 3 full shows and parts of 2 others. Jim Fusilli of the WSJ writes on this package, the tour and the times:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142 ... 86372.html
Woodstock was not the only good thing happening in 1969.

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"A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind"--Dr. Johnson
"Amen, brother"-ED

Jazzbo,
Thanks, I'll be looking to eventually adding it to my iPod rotation. I have the original 1970 release which only has about 40 minutes of music and a pretty muddy mix, so hopefully the Rhino set will be a big improvement.

Here's a couple of additions to the rotation:

Sam Brown, who once again demonstrates that classic soul these days, more often than not, has a British accent:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sboOZhFMXBA&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk99lf_Ec4k&feature=related

David Gray, who has the controlled emotion that frequently characterizes some of the best of the soul tradition:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo-tp0JZvUA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPCMsl9tOIU&feature=related

And lastly, pushing the envelope here. I spent 1967-68 "down and out in Paris and London" and this music, along with the first Jimi Hendrix album, absolutely permeated the atmosphere. These two songs are etched in my mind along with memories of a lovely Parisian whore and a night in a tourist hotel on the Boulevard Saint-Michel during the days just preceding the 1968 Paris student riots. The music seemed to float up to our room all night from the busy street below. Il faut que jeunesse se passe! That was my first dearly paid for romance. For me, in an admittedly weird way,this also qualifies as soul music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb3iPP-tHdA&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9muzyOd4Lh8

Well, maybe I'll add one more, blasting back to the good ol' USA:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb9x0413I4o&feature=related

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It's faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, and more money--Tom T. Hall
No man is a failure who is enjoying life--William Faulkner

I don't think of Cyndi Lauper as a Blue-eyed Soul singer either but she does a credible version on these:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoWv0pt4 ... =1&index=2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ljw9hAET ... ure=search
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB-6RLCp ... ure=search
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tePoPZm9 ... ure=search

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"A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind"--Dr. Johnson
"Amen, brother"-ED

Much taken with Sam Brown I am. Here's 2 more:
Tearing up a soul classic in another bizarre music vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyqwOceW ... re=related
A very much younger Sam Brown in a duet setting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfLfFCzv ... re=related

As for the Baroque opaque soul presented--well I like all the sources they drew from (the North German organ masters, Mittel Europa choral work, etc) so it figures I'd like this stuff too. BTW, both outfits are still doing it at least touring if not new material. Both have ripping good DVD's out as well. Inspired choices, Brother El Tranquilo.

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"A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind"--Dr. Johnson
"Amen, brother"-ED

Joan Osborne

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjb0eIBH ... re=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA0GcXV2njY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-PNmGMT ... re=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0momh25y ... re=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEgbBmU8 ... re=related

To freshen this Topic up a bit, here's 2 for you, both guys:
(1) Eric Lindell >> a Californian eerily similarly voiced to Delbert McClinton--great tunes, mixes it up nicely, terrif band. Here's a prime example (the TB Chapter will recognize this venue):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sJj_iiGv84
For personal reasons, this is a fave: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eu-xgmf3WwM

(2) Mark Farris >>an old old-fashioned Gospel/ blues shouter--soulfull as all get out, back-up singers (The McCrary Sisters--on the live album anyway) and a great band in the Roseland Rhythm Revue. An example from YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YDGcgoe_E4

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"A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind"--Dr. Johnson
"Amen, brother"-ED

Here's something a little off-topic yet so real: Why do we individually respond to music, or a variety of music, as we do? A book review prompting an excellent essay: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142 ... 44622.html

Great picture of the only French horn player I know of in jazz, circa 1957: David Amram

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"A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind"--Dr. Johnson
"Amen, brother"-ED

2 more for you, one a recent discovery for me:
(1) Janiva Magness >>interesting back story with this lady. Some solid material on YouTube; here's one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxSyFS9kuPs
She's got a bunch of material on CD and seems to only get better--something to be said for maturity and the lumps-and-bumps life brings.
(2) Joe Bargar and the Soul Providers >>Forget how I bumped into this but think "Little Milton"--bit of a gravely voice but also a great variety of styles on his CD including pop stuff taken down in the alley. Terrif band with great soloing. Worth looking up on Amazon.com:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoeA1vhyu5U

BTW, I don't know who this cat Parker Wheeler is but you Boston area Brothers are lucky to have him--dude throws a hell of a party. Look at recent lineups on this Website:
http://www.bostonblues.com/cal.html

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"A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind"--Dr. Johnson
"Amen, brother"-ED

R.I.P. Solomon Burke. He left us yesterday.
With The Rolling Stones http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAPXC9g6sNg&feature=related
With Emmylou Harris http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zby880blTTQ
By himself http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nagSXCKcJf0&feature=related
His best song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEu8DrO9PbY&feature=related

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It's faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, and more money--Tom T. Hall
No man is a failure who is enjoying life--William Faulkner