vinyl – Aaron Hartley

January 26, 2021

Things that keep talented people from fulfilling their potential…

One of my favorite newsletters is from James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, a book I read twice (!) in 2020. This week’s newsletter contained the following quote: “Things that keep talented people from fulfilling their potential: – Trying to please everyone– Imitating the desires of others– Chasing status without questioning why– Playing superhero and … Continue reading Things that keep talented people from fulfilling their potential…

January 20, 2021

Who Do You Love

Today I sold the above 45 by Bernard Wright for $11 on my Discogs store. I found this 45 in Cincinnati during the holidays at an antique store. There was a small stack of 1980s R&B picture sleeve 45s for $1 each and I grabbed them all. I was surprised to see this 45 fetching … Continue reading Who Do You Love

January 13, 2021

He Who Picks A Rose

Last night I was cleaning and listening to a stack of 45s for sale in my Discogs store. I listened to Edwin Starr’s classic, War, which always reminds of this Seinfeld scene: I flipped the 45 over and also enjoyed the B-side track, He Who Picks a Rose. This 45 was released in 1970 but … Continue reading He Who Picks A Rose

July 13, 2020July 13, 2020

Long Black Veil

I’ve written about my love for the song Long Black Veil before. Imagine my surprise when listening to a Barry White album this weekend and realized he too recorded a version of the song! Barry’s version stands out because it’s an instrumental track with a lead psychedelic guitar leading you through the song. I was … Continue reading Long Black Veil

July 11, 2020

Take Your Love and Run

This morning, while checking Instagram, I saw a video posted by Dust To Digital of Barbara Lynn performing What I’d Say in 1966. I am not familiar with Barbara so that sent me down a rabbit hole to hear more. This song in particular sent me looking for the LP and 45 version to buy … Continue reading Take Your Love and Run

July 10, 2020

You’re In Love With Someone Else

I’m not a music supervisor, but if I was, I would try to find a place in a movie for this song. Released in 1958 on J&S Records, this is the B-Side for Johnnie & Joe, an R&B duo who had a few hits to their name before this release. I found a copy of … Continue reading You’re In Love With Someone Else

April 12, 2020

Gospel Soul Easter Mix 2020

Happy Easter. During this time of quarantine, I set up my DJ rig in the living room, dug through my record collection and made an all vinyl gospel soul mix for Easter Sunday. This mix contains vintage soul and R&B inspired gospel jams that will hopefully get you up and dancing on Easter Sunday (or … Continue reading Gospel Soul Easter Mix 2020

February 5, 2020February 5, 2020

Carolyn Franklin

I stopped by my local record store over the weekend and while shuffling through the F bin and Aretha Franklin records, I saw an album cover that was new to me. I assumed it was an Aretha album but noticed it said Carolyn Franklin instead. Huh? I flipped it over and there was Aretha’s father … Continue reading Carolyn Franklin

January 22, 2020

Let It Be

I’ve been in a Bill Withers rabbit hole since finding two of his 45s in the pile of 1,000 I bought over the holidays. Below is the wonderful hit, Ain’t No Sunshine, which I’m very pleased to own a copy of now. I was listening to Bill’s album, Just As I Am, and noticed the … Continue reading Let It Be

January 20, 2020

Let Your Feet Down Easy

I found two copies (!!!) of the below 45 at the thrift store yesterday. I had never heard of Dorothy Norwood, but I noticed the interesting label, GRC, one that I was unfamiliar with. I thought there might be a chance it was a rare soul gem so I looked it up and noticed Dorothy … Continue reading Let Your Feet Down Easy