Moulton Records

 It seems Christmas is upon us, so first off from myself and Mickey we would like to wish all our Science of Soul friends a very merry and soulful Christmas and we hope Santa brings you lots of great music. 

As mentioned a few weeks ago, the podcast just goes from strength to strength, not only with the UK listeners but also in the U.S.A., Germany and Spain, intact countries that I never even expected to know about us. So because of this world interest I have now included a translate facility so the blog is now available in pretty much any language you can think of.... check it in Chinese it's amazing (lol.) 

Also may I give a special mention to all the promo guys and record companies who provide us with a steady stream of new music to share with you all.Guys you make presenting this show the joy that it is and together we will continue to spread the musical love. 

In this weeks show thanks to LeeRoy McDonald (known all over the world as the Silky Soul engineer) we feature Moulton Records' Leroy Allen and Choppa Law, these guy's are currently tearing up the US Southern Soul Charts. I just can't wait for the album releases fellas! We also have a few Christmas tunes thrown in this week ...it has to be done, it is Christmas Eve (lol)......... plus my usual mix of new and classic tunes. 

Well that's enough chat from me so sit back enjoy the music and where ever you are in the world please keep safe and share the gift of music...(ads & news free version of my show)

Track listing for Sunday 23-12-12

Hour One
01 - The Phat Cat Players - Make It Phat Baby
02 - Johhny Bristol - Do It To My Mind
03 - Lenny Williams - Shoo Doo Fu Fu Shoo
04 - Wrecking Crew - Miracle
05 - The Dramatic's - Here Comes Xmas Love
06 - God's Gift To Woman ( Leyroy Allen) - Let Your Heart Be The Judge
07 - Leroy Allen - I Want it
08 - 'Choppa' Law - Standing In Line
09 - Avail Hollywood - Lonely @ Xmas
10 - Will Downing - Send For Me
11 - David Hudson - Your My Dream Come True
12 - Willie Hutch - Don't You Let Nobody Tell You How To Do Your Thing
Hour Two
13 - Isley Brothers - What Can I Bring You
14 - The Moments - OH I Could Love You
15 - Jesse James - Get In Touch With Me
16 - The Temptations - Some Enchanted Evening
17 - Floyd Taylor - Fantasy Lady
18 - Johnnie Taylor - Your Love Is Rated X
19 - Betty Wright - Surrender
20 - The Dells - Soul Strolling
21 - Jerry Butler - Just Because I Realy Love You
22 - The Force M D's - Here I Go Again
23 - The Miracles - You Need A Miracle.

Leroy Allen.....The Silky Soul Singer

Leroy started his career in 1969 with the group The Symphonics, that later became God's Gift To Women. Members consisted Of Allen, David LaFleur, Anthony Smothers and his big brother Thomas Johnson. In 1972 the group recorded "Let You Heart Be The  Judge" for All-Platinum's A-1 label (shown above). 

The song had opened almost every concert at Houston Coliseum and Hofheinz's Pavilion. In the early 1980's Leroy started the group Lazar, and transition in the late 80's to The Perfect Timin Band, which backed Bo Williams while touring with Cameo and Gerald Levert. Perfect Timin aso opened for Alexander O'Neal, New Edition, Baby Face, Roger Troutman & Zapp, The Dazz Band and Millie Jackson. 

After the passing of God's Gift's manager George Frazier in 2006, the group reunited singing for local charities. The Group has also took on the new name Gifted The Group aka "God's Gift To Women" in 2012. Leroy Allen Has Started a solo project with the new single "I Want It". In other words, "In The Year of 2013 if God says the same, I want to dedicated the majority of my time to my solo career".

Choppa Law's biography

A Houston native Roger W. Law, better known by his friends and musical colleagues as "Choppa" is a music legend and has over 35 years in the music business. Choppa is an amazing pianist/keyboard player, songwriter and music producer who has played with most of the top bands in Houston area. He was the band-leader of the Overe band for seven years and was named 'Band Of The Year' by the Houston press.

Choppa grew up in Sunny Side and graduated from Worthing High School immediately upon graduation her began his musical career and started touring with recording artistes  such as Mikey Blue, Perfect Timin, Bo Williams, H-Town Mel Waiters and Club Neuvo. During his career he has toured all over the world with such platinum recording artists like Cameo, Baby Face, Usher, Monica, Midnight Star, Maze, Zapp and Black Street.

With his experience across diverse genres, Choppa is still the most sought after keyboard player in the Houston area. Roger is Co-Founder, with his wife, of the Musicians Empowerment Foundation, a non-profit foundation developed to empower and support aspiring young musicians.