The Performers: Little Angel/Nightmares (Sir Graham)

The Performers consisted of three brothers, Larry, James and Bobby Scarborough, and were based in San Francisco. Besides this release on Hank Graham's own label, they had also a couple of interesting 45s on Mirwood.
ps "Nightmares" could appeal also to garage rockers and this is not strange considering the other single on the label by a band called The Aldermen.
Little Angel
Nightmares

Specialties Of The House #3

1. The Rance Allen Group - Reason To Survive (Capitol)
2. Jean Terrell - Rising Cost Of Love (A&M)
3. Sarah Dash - To Tell You The Truth (Manhattan)
4. The Impressions - I Don't Wanna Lose Your Love (Chi-Sound)
5. Howard Johnson - Keepin' Love New (A&M)
6. David Simmons - Holdin' Back (Fantasy WMOT)
7. Khemistry - Can You Feel My Love (Columbia)
8. Michael Wycoff - Looking Up To You (RCA)
9. Leroy Hutson - Paradise (Elektra)
10. Ian Foster - Oooh We Baby (MCA)
11. The Duncans - Let Me Be (Malaco)
12. Windy City - Win Or Lose (Chi-Sound)
13. Cleveland Eaton featuring Sam Dees - Pure Love (Ovation)
14. Nina Simone - Touching And Caring (VPi)
15. Jimmy Cobb - So Nobody Else Can Hear (Contempo Vibrato)
In memory of Claudio. Rest in peace
specialties#3

Specialties Of The House #2

1. Ashford & Simpson - Have You Ever Tried It (Warner Bros.)
2. Aretha Franklin - Oh No Not My Baby (Atlantic)
3. Paul Kelly - You Made Me Tremble (Warner Bros.)
4. Revelation - When It's Warm (RSO)
5. Debra Laws - Meant For You (Elektra)
6. Allspice - Hungry For Your Love (At-Home)
7. The Dramatics - Treat Me Right (Capitol)
8. Sadane - One-Way Love Affair (Warner Bros.)
9. The Latinos - It Must Be Love (Word)
10. Virginia Smith & Company - Sprinkle Your Love (Morada)
11. Sandra Feva - Leaving This Time (Venture)
12. Lanier & Co. - I Just Got To Have You (Larc)
13. Midnight Star - Don't Give You Up (Solar)
14. Nature's Divine - Success (Infinity)
15. Candi Staton - Halfway To Heaven (Warner Bros.)
specialties#2

Dayton: Promise Me/Caught In The Middle (Capitol)

Both tracks of the group's most acclaimed album are fine examples of 80s black music not killed by electronic effects and synthesizers that sound so dated today. Of course the band was from Dayton, Ohio.
promise me
caught in the middle

Bobby Glenn: Hey Love!/Sounds Like A Love Song (Koala)

"Hey Love!" is the best song of Bobby Glenn's debut and only album. It was written by Earth, Wind & Fire members Ralph Johnson (drums, percussion) and Philip Bailey (vocals, conga, percussion) and by Douglas Gibbs, another talented singer and songwriter. The emotional ballad "Sounds Like A Love Song" is the other noteworthy track of the LP. Koala Records was based in Los Angeles and is well known between funk and soul collectors.
hey love!
sounds like a love song

H. Andrews And Company: Steppin' Out (Balance)

Harold Andrews is highly respected between the crossover brigade for his other two singles on Bay Area based Balance Records "I'm So Tired Of Being Lonely" and "It Took You", a super rare 45 played by Soul Sam. He also wrote the 1985 modern soul favourite "Ain't Gonna Be No Fool (For You)", credited to Hank Gray and performed by the Fabulous Play Mates. "Steppin' Out" is a terrific stepper that shines bright in his discography.
steppin' out

Chuck Corby: Complete Opposites (Chess)

Chuck Corby (real name Charles Anthony Ciorra) is one of many soul artists of Italian origin. He started singing at the age of 8 and had plenty of records through the golden age of our music. This single came out in 1969 for one of Chicago's finest labels. For further investigations check his website here http://chuckcorby.com/
complete opposites

Denise La Salle: Count Down (And Fly Me To The Moon) (Chess)

This is the last of three 45s Denise LaSalle did for Chess at the beginning of her career. It was issued in 1968 and sounds à la page and very stylish for the time, being a classy crossover with a subtle layer of funk. Demand is growing for quality records like this.
count down

Wilson Williams: Faith Will Bring It Home/Groovy Feelin'/I Like Being In Love With You (Abc)

A solid 70s soul album, recorded in Detroit and produced by Wayne Henderson. Between the musicians involved a special mention for Earl Van Dyke on piano.
faith will bring it home
groovy feelin'
I like being in love with you

Ronnie McNeir & The Instant Groove: My Baby (Setting Sun)

Taken from the album "Ronnie McNeir & The Instant Groove", this is a brilliant stepper with a cult following. Once more Ronnie's smooth voice leads us to paradise!
my baby