Various Dave Hamilton's Detroit Soul Sound 1965-1977 7"" Vinyl Box Set Due Out 27/11/26

Various - Dave Hamilton's Detroit Soul Sound 1965-1977

7"" Vinyl Boxset

Please note this is a pre-order item due for release 17th November 2026

Tracklist:

1. What Should I Do - Little Ann
2. Deep Shadows - Little Ann
3. Along Came A Woman - O.C. Tolbert
4. Let Me Be Your Only Man - O.C. Tolbert with Toby Childs LTD
5. Take Care Of Your Own Business - Dave Hamilton
6. Soul Suite - Dave Hamilton
7. Your Love Is What I Want - The Ravins
8. We're In Love - The Additions
9. All I Need (Steal Away Tonight) - Rita DuShay
10. I Love The Way You Do - J.T. Rhythm
11. You Got Me Where You Want Me - Chico & Buddy
12. Ride The Disco Train - The Moderations
13. The Dreamer (Alternate Jazz Version) - Felecia Johnson
14. I Believe - The New Experience featuring Elayne Star

Dave Hamilton's musical career in Detroit stretched from the 40s into the 80s
- He was involved in all black music styles during that period - blues, jazz,
and gospel as well as soul music - A talented songwriter, he wrote or
contributed to ten of the fourteen compositions here and produced them all
in his studios
Though his released output was modest, considering the amount of recording he did,
the gems in his tape vaults have been surprising and entertaining black music lovers
since they were accessed by Ace in 1990. That purchase came about due to Richard
"Gilly" Gilbert's detective work in discovering that a big covered-up Northern Soul spin
at Wigan Casino was actually Dave's production on "Little Ann" Bridgeforth. The
ensuing years have seen soul tracks in all genres, issued on Kent and BGP and we are
still discovering great tracks 36 years on.
Witness 'You Got Me Where You Want Me' by Chico & Buddy, a fabulous funky number
from around 1970 that would have been a soul fan's favourite whenever it was issued;
this is its first public appearance. Funk crosses over to all dance scenes these days
and even jazzier tracks like Dave's own 'Soul Suite', a close relation of his coveted
'Pisces Piece' will pick up plays now it is on vinyl. Northern Soul lovers have been
demanding J T Rhythm's 'I Love The Way You Walk' on a seven, as have Motown
connoisseurs with Rita DuShay's original of 'All I Need (Steal Away Tonight)' as
covered by Barbara McNair on her 1966 Motown LP. Original copies exist of the
Ravins 'Your Love Is What I Want' but unless you have several grand to spare on this
fast and furious dancer, our audio- enhanced release is a great substitute; especially
with the Kent 45 deleted. OC Tolbert delivers a tough and menacing Clarence Reid
song 'Along Came A Woman' which has huge dancefloor potential, like Dave's own
bluesy vocal on his similarly gritty, R&B composition 'Take Care Of Your Own
Business'. Dave's accomplishments into the 70s and 80s are admired by modern soul
lovers and his 'Ride The Disco Train' by the Moderations, hit a perfect groove for
progressive clubs of the genre.
Both the Felecia Johnson and New Experience tracks thrive on the laid- back
atmosphere Dave was able to conjure up in his home studios and the talented singers
present his thoughtful songs with panache. With enhanced audio for both of Little
Ann's uptempo and ballad classics 'What Should I Do' / 'Deep Shadows' this box set is
irresistible as well as being a tribute to the unsung heroes of Detroit Soul music.