Jo Wallace speaks of the Soulsatisfaction serie

My aim when compiling the Soul Satisfaction CD's is to provide a selection of Motown related tracks in chronological order usually from 1962 to around 1982. This latest CD, and also Soul Satisfaction 2, allows people to see how Motown evolved from the earliest RnB signings like Liz Lands through the sophisticated, classic Motown era of '65-'66 and onwards towards the Norman Whitfield productions of the later Sixties. The latter part of the CD is reserved for the more mature recordings of the Seventies from ex Temptations, David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks and a few overlooked tracks by artists such as Chuck Jackson and Jermaine Jackson. Soul Satisfaction 4 is already in the pipeline and although I can't give too much away, there are some beautiful tracks from the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and a whole host of overlooked artists.
My selections must have been previously released tracks either on vinyl or in rare exceptions CD. This is to enable people to go out and find the original item. I don't use unreleased material as I haven't got the time to research in the tape vaults. Richard Searling is doing a brilliant job unearthing material and releasing the results on his Northern Soul and Tamla Connoisseurs series available through Universal. Cellarful of Motown is the most comprehensive double CD of previously unreleased masters and was issued this year. Go - buy - enjoy.

Motown is a sure trademark of quality soul music, But what when Jo Wallace takes care of going through her huge knowledge of the Detroit stable releases in order to compile Volume three of the lucky 'Soul Satisfaction' saga?
well, Pure Class, that's what you get! If you are a devoted reviews reader, you'll probably know that terms like 'classy' 'gems' are always used and often abused, but this is not the case, for sure. From the first lines of the opening track, you realize that Jo has been guided only by her love for the artists and their music. Cheapies and rarer sounds work together in order to provide the most colourful spectrum of Motown voices. You may know names and songs, then you'll be captured by the playlist. The Four Tops lead the assault with three superb songs,but who's going to win your heart? Stevie Wonder's 'Teach Me Tonight' is an early Motown track that mellows the heart, and alerts your feet, it's dance time! Well truly, the cd player goes through such a classy selection, The Four Tops 'Where Did You Go', Chuck Jackson, The Supremes stylish 'You've Been So Wonderful To Me', David Ruffin & Eddie Kendricks honour the seventies with two lovely modern/Xover dancers. Many of these singles have been on my wantlist for years, and honestly I tell you most of them are quite difficult to find, at least here in Italy, cause why the hell should someone loose such great records? I am proud to hold a copy of 'Motown Delights' in my hands. The Cd will be out on the 5th of August. Do yourself a favour, don't miss it!