SOUL UNLIMITED Radioshow 608

Jazzy and Soulful Sounds from the past and present.
In the first 70 minutes or so, we pay tribute to the musical legacy of three artists who died at the beginning of September.
Caterina Valente’s image in Germany has mainly been shaped by her pop hits, but this in no way does justice to her great talent. Caterina Valente recorded with several famous jazz orchestras and she also had a great passion for Brazilian music. She died on September 9 at the age of 93. For the tribute mix, I have selected some beautiful jazz pieces, as well as a few songs that reflect her exotic side.
The soul singer Pat Lewis became particularly well known in the Northern Soul scene. Some of her songs have become sought-after scene classics. In the 70s she also worked as a background singer for Isaac Hayes. Pat Lewis died on September 2 at the age of 77. The tribute mix features two of her greatest Northern Soul classics, as well as a recording from the 60s that was only released for the first time around 2011.
Frankie Beverly’s first recordings from the 60s with his band The Butlers also caused a sensation in the Northern Soul scene. He later expanded the band into a funk band and renamed it Raw Soul. After Marvin Gaye discovered the band and made them his backing band, they changed their name to Maze. As a result, they got a major record deal and nothing stood in the way of Maze featuring Franky Beverly’s career. The band and Frankie Beverly are now legendary. Frankie Beverly died on September 10 at the age of 77. The tribute mix features his biggest Northern Soul hit with the Butlers, recordings of Raw Soul and, of course, Maze.
The album then continues with current recordings. The first highlight is the new, fourth album by Allysha Joy. With the raw charm of her soulful voice, she is clearly rooted in classic soul, but without imitating the old legends in any way. Her music, which is also characterized by her Fender Rhodes playing, is clearly located in the musical present. “The Makings Of Silk” is also an album about love, which, like silk, is beautiful, romantic and fragile. An extraordinarily beautiful and very good album!
After 27 years, there is a new album from Galliano, who are celebrating their comeback with “Halfway Somewhere”. The sound follows on from the past, but has matured and been renewed. In contrast to the past, where the sound was dominated by samples, these have now taken a back seat and the music has been recorded mainly live. Very nice!
Born in Italy but living in Denmark, multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer Alex Puddu is a veteran of the Italian music scene after around 16 albums. With his new album “Deliria”, he returns to his roots and has made an album in Italian. Disco and Italian grooves from the late 70s and early 80s, plus a little pop and electronica, result in a harmonious mix that is very pleasing.
Have fun listening!

Tracklist:

Soul Unlimited – Radioshow Theme
Bobby Cole - A Perfect Day
Hazel Scott - If Only
Mark Murphy - Just Give Me Time
Caterina Valente with Sy Oliver and his Orchestra - Nocturne For The Blues
Caterina Valente - There Will Never Be Another You
Orchester Werner Müller - Sakura, Sakura (feat. Caterina Valente)
Caterina Valente - Taboo
Caterina Valente - Fever 39° De Fievre
Dianne Elliot - When He Speaks
The Esquires - You Say
Betty Wright - If You Love Me
The Fantastic Four - Ain’t Love Wonderful
Pat Lewis - Look At What I Always Missed
Pat Lewis - Loves Creeping Up On Me
Pat Lewis - No One To Love
Frankie Beverly & The Butlers - Because Of My Heart
Frankie Beverly’s Raw Soul - Color Blind
Frankie Beverly & The Butlers - I Want To Feel I’m Wanted
Maze - While I’m Alone
Maze - Twilight
Leon Ware - Step By Step
Jose James - Black Orpheus
Allysha Joy - Raise Up
Allysha Joy - Learning To Love
Eddie Chacon - Hurt
Galliano - Dancin’ Your Own Time
Galliano - Pleasure, Joy And Happiness
Alex Puddu - Champagne E Giochi Di Coppia
Alex Puddu - Oriental Blue
Pino D’Angio - Ma Quale Idea