Charly RecordsSome recordings capture a moment in time. This is the unlikely story behind a powerful performance that almost never happened.
In 2014, Glasgow band The Amazing Snakeheads travelled to Amsterdam to record a unique 2 Meter Session, creating one of the most remarkable recordings from their short but unforgettable journey.
Led by the charismatic and uncompromising Dale Barclay, The Amazing Snakeheads arrived with a raw and intense sound that drew comparisons to The Birthday Party, The Gun Club and early Nick Cave.
Their only album, "Amphetamine Ballads", was released that year through Domino Records, establishing them as one of Glasgow’s most exciting new acts.
But the Amsterdam session almost fell apart before it even began. With a new lineup, little time to rehearse, and musicians stepping into unfamiliar roles, the band faced a true trial by fire.
What happened that day captured the energy, chaos and spirit of The Amazing Snakeheads at a defining moment in their story.
More than a decade later, this extraordinary 2 Meter Session is finally being released on vinyl by Charly Records, allowing a new generation of listeners to discover this unique recording.
In this Charly Story, Laura St. Jude, who sang backing vocals during the session and was Dale Barclay’s partner, and Andrew Pattie, the band’s bass player and saxophone player during the recording, look back on that extraordinary day, the music they created, and the legacy of Dale Barclay, the unforgettable frontman of The Amazing Snakeheads who passed away in 2018.
The Amazing Snakeheads, 2 Meter Session Released on vinyl September 25 via Charly Records.
00:00 - 'Here It Comes Again' 00:41 - Introduction by 2 Meter Sessions host Jan Douwe Kroeske 01:48 - Looking back with Laura and Andrew 02:14 - Playing is a Privilege: Dale's Creative Vision 02:34 - Trial by Fire: A New Band Lineup 03:32 - Learning the Strings on the Road 04:59 - 'Memories' 05:45 - Dale's perspective on the band 07:07 - The story of the Steinway piano 07:28 - 'Tiger By The Tail' 07:50 - Dale's perspective on his singing style 09:08 - 'Testyfing Time'
===================== About Charly Records ==================== Charly Records has been preserving music history since 1974. Based in the UK, the label is dedicated to reviving classic and often rare recordings across blues, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, and more. On our website you’ll find rare, long out-of-print albums, collectible 7- and 12-inch singles, and exclusive compilations — available here before anywhere else. Discover music from legendary artists like Small Faces, Funkadelic, The Yardbirds, Bob Marley & The Wailers, 13th Floor Elevators, plus gems from Charly’s world-renowned R&B catalogue and much more!
The Amazing Snakeheads: The Unlikely Story Behind Their 2 Meter Session | Charly StoryCharly Records2026-08-05 | Some recordings capture a moment in time. This is the unlikely story behind a powerful performance that almost never happened.
In 2014, Glasgow band The Amazing Snakeheads travelled to Amsterdam to record a unique 2 Meter Session, creating one of the most remarkable recordings from their short but unforgettable journey.
Led by the charismatic and uncompromising Dale Barclay, The Amazing Snakeheads arrived with a raw and intense sound that drew comparisons to The Birthday Party, The Gun Club and early Nick Cave.
Their only album, "Amphetamine Ballads", was released that year through Domino Records, establishing them as one of Glasgow’s most exciting new acts.
But the Amsterdam session almost fell apart before it even began. With a new lineup, little time to rehearse, and musicians stepping into unfamiliar roles, the band faced a true trial by fire.
What happened that day captured the energy, chaos and spirit of The Amazing Snakeheads at a defining moment in their story.
More than a decade later, this extraordinary 2 Meter Session is finally being released on vinyl by Charly Records, allowing a new generation of listeners to discover this unique recording.
In this Charly Story, Laura St. Jude, who sang backing vocals during the session and was Dale Barclay’s partner, and Andrew Pattie, the band’s bass player and saxophone player during the recording, look back on that extraordinary day, the music they created, and the legacy of Dale Barclay, the unforgettable frontman of The Amazing Snakeheads who passed away in 2018.
The Amazing Snakeheads, 2 Meter Session Released on vinyl September 25 via Charly Records.
00:00 - 'Here It Comes Again' 00:41 - Introduction by 2 Meter Sessions host Jan Douwe Kroeske 01:48 - Looking back with Laura and Andrew 02:14 - Playing is a Privilege: Dale's Creative Vision 02:34 - Trial by Fire: A New Band Lineup 03:32 - Learning the Strings on the Road 04:59 - 'Memories' 05:45 - Dale's perspective on the band 07:07 - The story of the Steinway piano 07:28 - 'Tiger By The Tail' 07:50 - Dale's perspective on his singing style 09:08 - 'Testyfing Time'
===================== About Charly Records ==================== Charly Records has been preserving music history since 1974. Based in the UK, the label is dedicated to reviving classic and often rare recordings across blues, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, and more. On our website you’ll find rare, long out-of-print albums, collectible 7- and 12-inch singles, and exclusive compilations — available here before anywhere else. Discover music from legendary artists like Small Faces, Funkadelic, The Yardbirds, Bob Marley & The Wailers, 13th Floor Elevators, plus gems from Charly’s world-renowned R&B catalogue and much more!
#TheAmazingSnakeheads #DaleBarclay #2MeterSessions #CharlyRecords #MusicDocumentary #ScottishMusic #PostPunk #VinylRóisín Murphy - Night of the Dancing Flame | Pure theatrical magic #ShortsCharly Records2026-09-22 | Róisín Murphy brings "Night of the Dancing Flame" to the stage at Jazz Fest Wiesen in Austria in 2005.
A standout from her early solo era, showcasing the theatrical, adventurous side of Murphy that made her live performances so distinctive.
===================== About Charly Records ==================== Charly Records has been preserving music history since 1974. Based in the UK, the label is dedicated to reviving classic and often rare recordings across blues, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, and more. On our website you’ll find rare, long out-of-print albums, collectible 7- and 12-inch singles, and exclusive compilations — available here before anywhere else. Discover music from legendary artists like Small Faces, Funkadelic, The Yardbirds, Bob Marley & The Wailers, 13th Floor Elevators, plus gems from Charly’s world-renowned R&B catalogue and much more!
#Shorts #RoisinMurphy #NightOfTheDancingFlame #JazzFestWiesen #LiveMusic #Moloko #ElectronicMusic #electropop #2005Róisín Murphy - 25 Minutes Live at Jazz Fest Wiesen, Austria (2005)Charly Records2026-09-21 | A substantial 25-minute performance by Róisín Murphy, recorded at Jazz Fest Wiesen in Austria in 2005.
At this point Murphy was establishing herself as a solo artist after the success of Moloko. This extended live selection gives plenty of room for her distinctive voice and adventurous stage presence to shine.
Setlist:
00:00 Dear Diary 07:34 Love in the Making 17:24 Night of the Dancing Flame
Three songs, 25 minutes of Róisín Murphy live on stage.
Recorded live at Jazz Fest Wiesen, Austria, 2005.
===================== About Charly Records ==================== Charly Records has been preserving music history since 1974. Based in the UK, the label is dedicated to reviving classic and often rare recordings across blues, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, and more. On our website you’ll find rare, long out-of-print albums, collectible 7- and 12-inch singles, and exclusive compilations — available here before anywhere else. Discover music from legendary artists like Small Faces, Funkadelic, The Yardbirds, Bob Marley & The Wailers, 13th Floor Elevators, plus gems from Charly’s world-renowned R&B catalogue and much more!
#RoisinMurphy #JazzFestWiesen #LiveMusic #Moloko #DearDiary #LoveInTheMaking #NightOfTheDancingFlame #2005The Cure - A Forest | An Iconic Cure Classic Live #ShortsCharly Records2026-09-19 | The Cure perform "A Forest" live at the Lokerse Feesten in Belgium in 2005.
First released in 1980, the song remains one of the band's most atmospheric and recognizable tracks.
#Shorts #TheCure #AForest #RobertSmith #PostPunk #LokerseFeesten #LiveMusic #2005The Cure – A Forest | A Classic from Lokerse Feesten 2005Charly Records2026-09-18 | The Cure perform their iconic post-punk classic "A Forest" live at the Lokerse Feesten in Belgium in 2005.
Originally released in 1980 on Seventeen Seconds, "A Forest" became one of The Cure's defining songs, with its hypnotic bassline, atmospheric guitars and unmistakable dark mood.
Recorded live at Lokerse Feesten, Belgium, 2005.
===================== About Charly Records ==================== Charly Records has been preserving music history since 1974. Based in the UK, the label is dedicated to reviving classic and often rare recordings across blues, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, and more. On our website you’ll find rare, long out-of-print albums, collectible 7- and 12-inch singles, and exclusive compilations — available here before anywhere else. Discover music from legendary artists like Small Faces, Funkadelic, The Yardbirds, Bob Marley & The Wailers, 13th Floor Elevators, plus gems from Charly’s world-renowned R&B catalogue and much more!
#TheCure #AForest #RobertSmith #PostPunk #LokerseFeesten #LiveMusic #AlternativeRock #1980s #2005Iggy Pop and The Stooges were never known for calm performances.Charly Records2026-09-17 | In this Charly Story, Iggy and Ron Asheton recall just how intense things could get on stage — from angry audiences to an unforgettable backstage escape with some very painful bite marks.
#IggyPop #TheStooges #CharlyStoriesThe Stooges: The Band That Was Too Ahead of Its Time | Charly StoryCharly Records2026-09-16 | Before punk had a name, The Stooges were already tearing up the rules of rock music.
In this Charly Story, Iggy Pop, Ron Asheton and Scott Asheton tell the story of a band that was too wild, too loud and too far ahead of its time. From their explosive live shows and the reactions they provoked, to the raw simplicity that defined their sound, this is the story of how The Stooges created something the world wasn't ready for.
Featuring exclusive interviews with Iggy Pop, Ron Asheton and Scott Asheton, this video explores the energy, chaos and creativity behind one of the most influential bands in rock history.
The Stooges didn’t follow a movement. They created their own.
===================== About Charly Records ==================== Charly Records has been preserving music history since 1974. Based in the UK, the label is dedicated to reviving classic and often rare recordings across blues, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, and more. On our website you’ll find rare, long out-of-print albums, collectible 7- and 12-inch singles, and exclusive compilations — available here before anywhere else. Discover music from legendary artists like Small Faces, Funkadelic, The Yardbirds, Bob Marley & The Wailers, 13th Floor Elevators, plus gems from Charly’s world-renowned R&B catalogue and much more!
#IggyPop #TheStooges #RockHistory #PunkRock #MusicDocumentaryThe Cure - M | Robert Smith in full post-punk mode #ShortsCharly Records2026-09-15 | The Cure perform "M" live at the Lokerse Feesten in Belgium in 2005.
Originally released on Seventeen Seconds in 1980, "M" is a great example of the atmospheric, minimalist sound that helped establish The Cure's early identity.
===================== About Charly Records ==================== Charly Records has been preserving music history since 1974. Based in the UK, the label is dedicated to reviving classic and often rare recordings across blues, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, and more. On our website you’ll find rare, long out-of-print albums, collectible 7- and 12-inch singles, and exclusive compilations — available here before anywhere else. Discover music from legendary artists like Small Faces, Funkadelic, The Yardbirds, Bob Marley & The Wailers, 13th Floor Elevators, plus gems from Charly’s world-renowned R&B catalogue and much more!
#Shorts #TheCure #M #RobertSmith #SeventeenSeconds #PostPunk #LokerseFeesten #LiveMusic #2005“Tiger by the Tail” is out now 🎧Charly Records2026-09-14 | The second track from The Amazing Snakeheads’ 2014 2 Meter Session has been remastered and is now available on all major streaming platforms.
Recorded in Amsterdam during a defining moment in the band’s short but intense career, the session captures the raw energy of Dale Barclay and The Amazing Snakeheads at their uncompromising best.
The Amazing Snakeheads – 2 Meter Sessions will be released on September 25, 2026, via Charly Records and is available to pre-order now: charlydirect.com/products/2-meter-sessions-2
Listen to “Tiger by the Tail” now on your favourite streaming platform.
===================== About Charly Records ==================== Charly Records has been preserving music history since 1974. Based in the UK, the label is dedicated to reviving classic and often rare recordings across blues, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, and more. On our website you’ll find rare, long out-of-print albums, collectible 7- and 12-inch singles, and exclusive compilations — available here before anywhere else. Discover music from legendary artists like Small Faces, Funkadelic, The Yardbirds, Bob Marley & The Wailers, 13th Floor Elevators, plus gems from Charly’s world-renowned R&B catalogue and much more!
• Visit our website: charlydirect.comThe Cure – Dark & Atmospheric | Live at Lokerse Feesten 2005Charly Records2026-09-14 | Step into the dark, atmospheric world of The Cure, captured live at the Lokerse Feesten in Belgium in 2005.
Fronted by Robert Smith, The Cure had by this point spent more than two decades creating some of alternative rock's most distinctive and enduring music. This concert selection showcases the band's ability to move effortlessly between dark introspection, melodic pop and expansive rock.
Setlist:
00:00 M 03:37 The Blood 07:28 The End of the World
Recorded live at Lokerse Feesten, Belgium, 2005.
===================== About Charly Records ==================== Charly Records has been preserving music history since 1974. Based in the UK, the label is dedicated to reviving classic and often rare recordings across blues, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, and more. On our website you’ll find rare, long out-of-print albums, collectible 7- and 12-inch singles, and exclusive compilations — available here before anywhere else. Discover music from legendary artists like Small Faces, Funkadelic, The Yardbirds, Bob Marley & The Wailers, 13th Floor Elevators, plus gems from Charly’s world-renowned R&B catalogue and much more!
#TheCure #RobertSmith #LokerseFeesten #PostPunk #AlternativeRock #GothicRock #LiveMusic #2005The Skatalites - The unmistakable sound of Guns of Navarone | Live 1997 #ShortsCharly Records2026-09-12 | The legendary The Skatalites perform “Guns of Navarone” live at the Lokerse Feesten in Belgium in 1997. A classic slice of Jamaican ska from one of the genre's pioneering bands.
#Shorts #TheSkatalites #GunsOfNavarone #Ska #JamaicanMusic #LokerseFeesten #LiveMusic #1997The Skatalites - Guns of Navarone | Classic Ska at Lokerse Feesten 1997Charly Records2026-09-11 | Jamaican ska pioneers The Skatalites perform the instrumental classic “Guns of Navarone” live at the Lokerse Feesten in Belgium in 1997.
Formed in Kingston in 1964, The Skatalites were fundamental to the development of ska, bringing together musicians whose work helped shape the sound of Jamaican music. Their influence can be heard far beyond ska, from reggae and rocksteady to the later 2 Tone movement.
Recorded live at Lokerse Feesten, Belgium, 1997.
===================== About Charly Records ==================== Charly Records has been preserving music history since 1974. Based in the UK, the label is dedicated to reviving classic and often rare recordings across blues, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, and more. On our website you’ll find rare, long out-of-print albums, collectible 7- and 12-inch singles, and exclusive compilations — available here before anywhere else. Discover music from legendary artists like Small Faces, Funkadelic, The Yardbirds, Bob Marley & The Wailers, 13th Floor Elevators, plus gems from Charly’s world-renowned R&B catalogue and much more!
#TheSkatalites #GunsOfNavarone #Ska #JamaicanMusic #LokerseFeesten #LiveMusic #Rocksteady #Reggae #1997The Skatalites & Doreen Shaffer - Simmer Down / Turn Your Lamp Down Low | Live 1997 #ShortsCharly Records2026-09-08 | A beautiful meeting of Jamaican ska and soul as The Skatalites perform “Simmer Down – Turn Your Lamp Down Low” with legendary vocalist Doreen Shaffer, live at the Lokerse Feesten in Belgium in 1997.
Shaffer, one of the defining voices associated with The Skatalites, brings her unmistakable vocals to this memorable performance.
===================== About Charly Records ==================== Charly Records has been preserving music history since 1974. Based in the UK, the label is dedicated to reviving classic and often rare recordings across blues, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, and more. On our website you’ll find rare, long out-of-print albums, collectible 7- and 12-inch singles, and exclusive compilations — available here before anywhere else. Discover music from legendary artists like Small Faces, Funkadelic, The Yardbirds, Bob Marley & The Wailers, 13th Floor Elevators, plus gems from Charly’s world-renowned R&B catalogue and much more!
#Shorts #TheSkatalites #DoreenShaffer #SimmerDown #TurnYourLampDownLow #Ska #JamaicanMusic #LokerseFeesten #LiveMusic #1997The Skatalites – A Taste of Jamaica | Live at Lokerse Feesten, 1997Charly Records2026-09-07 | Take a trip to the roots of Jamaican ska with The Skatalites, live at the Lokerse Feesten in Belgium in 1997.
One of the most important bands in the history of ska, The Skatalites helped define the sound of Jamaican music in the 1960s and went on to influence generations of musicians around the world. This live selection showcases their instrumental brilliance, including a Bond classic and a soulful performance with legendary vocalist Doreen Shaffer.
Setlist:
00:00 El Pussycat 06:30 James Bond Theme 11:55 Simmer Down – Turn Your Lamp Down Low (with Doreen Shaffer)
Recorded live at Lokerse Feesten, Belgium, 1997.
===================== About Charly Records ==================== Charly Records has been preserving music history since 1974. Based in the UK, the label is dedicated to reviving classic and often rare recordings across blues, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, and more. On our website you’ll find rare, long out-of-print albums, collectible 7- and 12-inch singles, and exclusive compilations — available here before anywhere else. Discover music from legendary artists like Small Faces, Funkadelic, The Yardbirds, Bob Marley & The Wailers, 13th Floor Elevators, plus gems from Charly’s world-renowned R&B catalogue and much more!
#TheSkatalites #DoreenShaffer #Ska #JamaicanMusic #LokerseFeesten #LiveMusic #Reggae #Rocksteady #1997Echo & The Bunnymen light up Wiesen with Bring On The Dancing Horses 💥 #ShortsCharly Records2026-09-05 | One of Echo & The Bunnymen's best-loved songs, "Bring On The Dancing Horses", performed live at Two Days A Week Festival in Wiesen, Austria, in 2005.
Formed in Liverpool in 1978, Echo & The Bunnymen became a major force in British post-punk, with songs that combined dark atmospheres, soaring guitars and Ian McCulloch's unmistakable voice.
===================== About Charly Records ==================== Charly Records has been preserving music history since 1974. Based in the UK, the label is dedicated to reviving classic and often rare recordings across blues, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, and more. On our website you’ll find rare, long out-of-print albums, collectible 7- and 12-inch singles, and exclusive compilations — available here before anywhere else. Discover music from legendary artists like Small Faces, Funkadelic, The Yardbirds, Bob Marley & The Wailers, 13th Floor Elevators, plus gems from Charly’s world-renowned R&B catalogue and much more!
#Shorts #EchoAndTheBunnymen #BringOnTheDancingHorses #IanMcCulloch #TwoDaysAWeek #Wiesen #PostPunk #LiveMusic #Rock #2005SCREAMING JAY HAWKINS | A PORTRAIT OF A MAN AND HIS WOMANCharly Records2026-09-03 | SCREAMING JAY HAWKINS | A PORTRAIT OF A MAN AND HIS WOMAN
CHARLY683LP UK release date: 30th October 2026 USA release date: 13th November 2026
TRACK LIST SIDE A 1. Portrait Of A Man 2. Itty Bitty Pretty One 3. Don’t Deceive Me 4. What’s Gonna Happen On The 8th Day 5. Ashes 6. We Love SIDE B 1. It’s Only Make Believe 2. Please Don’t Leave Me 3. Spell 4. I Don’t Know 5. Guess Who 6. What Good Is It
Ex-boxer turned showman, SCREAMN’ JAY HAWKINS was born Jalacy Jay Hawkins in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1929. During the sixties he became infamous for his outrageous stage performances that would plague him for the rest of his professional career. Hawkins recorded his signature song “I Put A Spell On You” (featured here in a hauntingly macabre reinvention) in October 1956 for Okeh Records, reputedly while drunk, and later claimed that he didn’t even remember making the record. It might explain the wild screaming and cannibalistic grunts that secured his fame and led to his pioneering shock rock stage show. He reprised the song, first in 1967 with a funky beat and later in 1972 for ‘Portrait Of A Man…’ during a Nashville recording session that found the showman in a more sombre, reflective, mood charged with emotion and alive with his characteristic moans and groans – a powerful monologue to his smoking skull-on-a-stick, stage prop, named Henry! “On this album, we have a very different Jay Hawkins. He is still “Screamin’” Jay Hawkins but he doesn’t scream as much these days. Jay is now doing his thing in fine soul style and displays of lot of versatility This album will bring Jay back to a new group of Soul-Rock fans. There are many good cuts here, including a re-make of “Spell” that’s outta sight!” —JOHN RICHBOURG, Nashville 1972
Contact Amped Distribution today sales@AMPEDdistribution.com ampeddistribution.com/homeHow The Jayhawks Found Their American RootsCharly Records2026-09-03 | The Jayhawks didn’t grow up listening to traditional American music. They came from rock, pop, punk and art rock — and discovered American roots music later in life.
In this Charly Story, the band looks back at the influences that helped shape The Jayhawks.
The Jayhawks – 2 Meter Sessions is now available on vinyl, bringing together previously unheard performances from 1997 and 2000, including recordings from the Sound of Lies and Smile eras.
Watch the full story on Charly Records: youtu.be/kWLQEM1UXTESOUL ON THE REAL SIDE #18 | AL JARREAUCharly Records2026-09-03 | CHRSCD018 SOUL ON THE REAL SIDE #18 The Real Side team are back with a stunning new Summer Soul collection of premium mid-tempo Northern and Crossover soulful delights. Many thanks to RICHARD SEARLING for the fabulous volume 17 setting the benchmark for all that follows! VOLUME 18 once again delivers a unique playlist of soulful gems culled from the Charly archives and independent labels. We open in style with Alabama teenager Ronnie McNeir and his debut disc “Isn’t She A Pretty Girl”, the flip side to his classic oldie “Sitting In My Class”. We continue in good company with James “Bull” Parks and his in demand “Bygones” setting the scene for more new-to-CD discoveries spanning cities and decades. Perennial favourites such as Ruby Andrews’ “Just Loving You” rub shoulders with largely unknown funky grooves from Southside Movement and Eddie Bo’s super-rare “Sun Won’t Shine”. And we also introduce a young Gwen Guthrie and the roots of Cameo with a 2026 edit of “Keep On Trying”. Another top-draw collection!
"ONE OF THE BEST LOVED AND MOST SUCCESSFUL UK COMPILATION SERIES" SoulandJazzandFunk.com
TRACK LIST 1. RONNIE McNEIR Isn't She A Pretty Girl 2. BULL Bygones 3. REUBEN BELL Action Speaks Louder Than Words 4. NORMA JEAN & RAY J. I've Taken Over 5. LITTLE MILTON You Ought To Be Here With Me 6. CURTIS SAINT Strange Change 7. THE CHANTS I've Been Trying 8. DORIS DUKE The Feeling Is Right 9. RUBY ANDREWS Just Loving You 10. HIGH SOCIETY I Can't Believe 11. WILLIAM STUCKEY Girl, I Got You On The Run 12. SOUL MIND & BODY I Took Your Love (To Be True) Pt. 1 13. SOUTHSIDE MOVEMENT You Are The One That I Need 14. EAST COAST Keep On Trying (Work Hard) (2026 Edit) Mixed at "ERIC's" 15. JEAN WELLS He Ain't Doing Bad 16. EDDIE BO Sun Won't Shine 17. AL WILSON Keep On Lovin' You 18. AL JARREAU Look What You've Done For Me 19. GOD'S GIFT TO WOMEN Groovin' 20. ROY SMITH Don't Go Away
UK release date: 4th September 2026 USA release date: 25th September 2026 out now from charlydirect.com charlydirect.com/products/soul-on-the-real-side-18The Jayhawks: A Band Out of Time — and Big in Holland | Charly StoryCharly Records2026-09-02 | What happens when an American band finds an audience that truly understands them — thousands of miles from home?
In 2000, The Jayhawks looked back on their unusual connection with Holland, where the band found a particularly warm and passionate audience. They talk about their musical roots, feeling “out of time”, and the moments when their songs became part of people’s lives.
For The Jayhawks, Holland was more than just another stop on the map. As they put it: “I think Holland was the springboard. That’s where it started for us.”
This Charly Story features archival footage from the 2000 2 Meter Sessions performance & interview with Gary Louris and Marc Perlman.
The Jayhawks – 2 Meter Sessions is now available on vinyl, bringing together previously unheard performances from 1997 and 2000, including recordings from the Sound of Lies and Smile eras. Order this record at Charly Records: charlydirect.com/products/2-meter-sessions
===================== About Charly Records ==================== Charly Records has been preserving music history since 1974. Based in the UK, the label is dedicated to reviving classic and often rare recordings across blues, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, and more. On our website you’ll find rare, long out-of-print albums, collectible 7- and 12-inch singles, and exclusive compilations — available here before anywhere else. Discover music from legendary artists like Small Faces, Funkadelic, The Yardbirds, Bob Marley & The Wailers, 13th Floor Elevators, plus gems from Charly’s world-renowned R&B catalogue and much more!
#TheJayhawks #CharlyStories #CharlyRecordsSOUL ON THE REAL SIDE #18 | THE CHANTSCharly Records2026-09-01 | CHRSCD018 SOUL ON THE REAL SIDE #18 The Real Side team are back with a stunning new Summer Soul collection of premium mid-tempo Northern and Crossover soulful delights. Many thanks to RICHARD SEARLING for the fabulous volume 17 setting the benchmark for all that follows! VOLUME 18 once again delivers a unique playlist of soulful gems culled from the Charly archives and independent labels. We open in style with Alabama teenager Ronnie McNeir and his debut disc “Isn’t She A Pretty Girl”, the flip side to his classic oldie “Sitting In My Class”. We continue in good company with James “Bull” Parks and his in demand “Bygones” setting the scene for more new-to-CD discoveries spanning cities and decades. Perennial favourites such as Ruby Andrews’ “Just Loving You” rub shoulders with largely unknown funky grooves from Southside Movement and Eddie Bo’s super-rare “Sun Won’t Shine”. And we also introduce a young Gwen Guthrie and the roots of Cameo with a 2026 edit of “Keep On Trying”. Another top-draw collection!
"ONE OF THE BEST LOVED AND MOST SUCCESSFUL UK COMPILATION SERIES" SoulandJazzandFunk.com
TRACK LIST 1. RONNIE McNEIR Isn't She A Pretty Girl 2. BULL Bygones 3. REUBEN BELL Action Speaks Louder Than Words 4. NORMA JEAN & RAY J. I've Taken Over 5. LITTLE MILTON You Ought To Be Here With Me 6. CURTIS SAINT Strange Change 7. THE CHANTS I've Been Trying 8. DORIS DUKE The Feeling Is Right 9. RUBY ANDREWS Just Loving You 10. HIGH SOCIETY I Can't Believe 11. WILLIAM STUCKEY Girl, I Got You On The Run 12. SOUL MIND & BODY I Took Your Love (To Be True) Pt. 1 13. SOUTHSIDE MOVEMENT You Are The One That I Need 14. EAST COAST Keep On Trying (Work Hard) (2026 Edit) Mixed at "ERIC's" 15. JEAN WELLS He Ain't Doing Bad 16. EDDIE BO Sun Won't Shine 17. AL WILSON Keep On Lovin' You 18. AL JARREAU Look What You've Done For Me 19. GOD'S GIFT TO WOMEN Groovin' 20. ROY SMITH Don't Go Away
UK release date: 4th September 2026 USA release date: 25th September 2026 out now from charlydirect.com charlydirect.com/products/soul-on-the-real-side-18Echo & The Bunnymen unleash The Killing Moon live in Austria! #ShortsCharly Records2026-09-01 | "The Killing Moon" remains one of Echo & The Bunnymen's most iconic songs. Here, the Liverpool post-punk legends perform it live at Two Days A Week Festival in Wiesen, Austria, in 2005.
Originally released in 1984 on the album Ocean Rain, the song became one of the band's signature tracks and remains a defining moment of their 1980s sound.
#Shorts #EchoAndTheBunnymen #TheKillingMoon #IanMcCulloch #OceanRain #TwoDaysAWeek #Wiesen #PostPunk #LiveMusic #2005Echo & The Bunnymen: 3 Post-Punk masterpieces Live (2005) [4k]Charly Records2026-08-31 | A powerful live performance by Echo & The Bunnymen, recorded at the Two Days A Week Festival in Wiesen, Austria, in 2005.
One of the most influential British post-punk bands of their generation, Echo & The Bunnymen combine atmospheric guitars, dramatic melodies and the unmistakable voice of Ian McCulloch. This selection captures the band performing live during their 2005 festival appearance.
Setlist:
00:00 Crocodiles 03:39 The Killing Moon 08:19 Roadhouse Blues (The Doors)
Recorded live at Two Days A Week Festival, Wiesen, Austria, August 2005.
===================== About Charly Records ==================== Charly Records has been preserving music history since 1974. Based in the UK, the label is dedicated to reviving classic and often rare recordings across blues, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, and more. On our website you’ll find rare, long out-of-print albums, collectible 7- and 12-inch singles, and exclusive compilations — available here before anywhere else. Discover music from legendary artists like Small Faces, Funkadelic, The Yardbirds, Bob Marley & The Wailers, 13th Floor Elevators, plus gems from Charly’s world-renowned R&B catalogue and much more!
#EchoAndTheBunnymen #IanMcCulloch #TheKillingMoon #TheDoors #TwoDaysAWeek #Wiesen #PostPunk #LiveMusic #Rock #2005New Model Army fire up the crowd with Stupid Questions! #ShortsCharly Records2026-08-29 | A powerful performance of "Stupid Questions" by New Model Army, recorded live at the Forestglade Festival in Austria in 2005.
Formed in Bradford in 1980, New Model Army have spent decades combining the urgency of punk and post-punk with folk and other musical influences. With Justin Sullivan at the heart of the band, they have built a devoted following and a reputation for powerful, uncompromising live shows.
#Shorts #NewModelArmy #StupidQuestions #JustinSullivan #ForestgladeFestival #PostPunk #PunkRock #LiveMusic #Rock #2005Unstoppable Energy: New Model Army - Stupid Questions (Live 2005) [4K]Charly Records2026-08-28 | New Model Army perform Stupid Questions live at the Forestglade Festival in Austria in 2005.
A powerful live performance from the British rock band, captured during their appearance at the festival.
Recorded live at Forestglade Festival, Austria, 2005.
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===================== About Charly Records ==================== Charly Records has been preserving music history since 1974. Based in the UK, the label is dedicated to reviving classic and often rare recordings across blues, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, and more. On our website you’ll find rare, long out-of-print albums, collectible 7- and 12-inch singles, and exclusive compilations — available here before anywhere else. Discover music from legendary artists like Small Faces, Funkadelic, The Yardbirds, Bob Marley & The Wailers, 13th Floor Elevators, plus gems from Charly’s world-renowned R&B catalogue and much more!
• Visit our webstie: charlydirect.comThe Amazing Snakeheads - Here It Comes Again | Raw & UnfilteredCharly Records2026-08-28 | A first taste of a special LP release from the 2 Meter Sessions archive: now available on streaming platforms!
Recorded in Amsterdam in 2014, The Amazing Snakeheads deliver the intense “Here It Comes Again” in a raw and uncompromising performance.
The recording has been remastered and will be released on vinyl for the first time on September 25, 2026, via Charly Records.
Led by the late Dale Barclay, The Amazing Snakeheads emerged from Glasgow with a sound that drew comparisons to The Birthday Party, The Gun Club and early Nick Cave.
===================== About Charly Records ==================== Charly Records has been preserving music history since 1974. Based in the UK, the label is dedicated to reviving classic and often rare recordings across blues, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, and more. On our website you’ll find rare, long out-of-print albums, collectible 7- and 12-inch singles, and exclusive compilations — available here before anywhere else. Discover music from legendary artists like Small Faces, Funkadelic, The Yardbirds, Bob Marley & The Wailers, 13th Floor Elevators, plus gems from Charly’s world-renowned R&B catalogue and much more!
• Visit our website: charlydirect.comSC2508 | THELMA JONES | Interview Part 1Charly Records2026-08-27 | Interview with Thelma Jones and David Nathan about the making of "Love That Man" and "Movin' In The Right Direction." PART 1
SC2508 THELMA JONES A. Love That Man B. Movin' In The Right Direction
In an amazing turn of events, one of the first artists to appear on the original Soul City label is back with a pair of previously unreleased tracks almost sixty years on! In January 1969, Soul City’s tenth release (SC 110) was by North Carolina-born Thelma Jones: “The House That Jack Built”. The up-tempo groove had all the makings of a hit for Thelma – until Cissy Houston (one of her background singers) suggested that the song would be ideal for Aretha Franklin! Fast forward a few decades to when Los Angeles-based producer James Holvay was in the midst of conversations with Charly Records about other projects when he sent over a track with a soulful female vocalist…who just ‘happened’ to be, the one and only Thelma Jones! It was a remarkable find for Soul City Records co-founder David Nathan, a dear friend of Thelma’s, and the track – “Love That Man” – with its irresistible Chicago-soul style beat and flavour is making its first-ever appearance on Soul City. The ‘B’ side, the foot-tappin’ “Movin’ In The Right Direction,” cut with The L.A. Soul Brothers, has a very timely lyrical message of hope and positivity with vocal shades of Mavis Staples.
The SOUL CITY label is back! In association with founding partners David Nathan (‘The British Ambassador Of Soul’) and Robert Blackmore. The label was launched in 1968 as a natural expansion of the pioneering London record store that is credited as the ‘birthplace’ of the term, ‘Northern Soul’, we welcome SOUL CITIZENS everywhere as the legend continues…SC2507 | BETTY HARRIS | 60th Anniversary Soul City SingleCharly Records2026-08-27 | SC2507 BETTY HARRIS A. I'm Evil Tonight B. Show It
After the demise of Soul City DAVE GODIN compiled his top 1,000 soul songs and high on that list was soul sister BETTY HARRIS. Born in Orlando, Florida in 1939 American Soul Singer Betty Harris earned a reputation that far exceeded her commercial success and today, her recordings for the Sansu record label are highly sought after by fans of both Northern and Deep Soul. In 1964, Harris switched record labels from Jubilee to Sansu, a New Orleans label, where she was introduced to and produced by the legendary Allen Toussaint. Practically all her recordings featuring Toussaint's raw yet sophisticated Southern Soul arrangements are considered prime specimens of the classic soul era. The first single – our chosen A-side – was the superb, mid-tempo, atmospheric and haunting “I’m Evil Tonight”, complete with instant hook and dramatic orchestration. Our B-side is the joyous “Show It” propelled by a beat that is impossible not to dance to. It has become a “sister-funk” anthem for the 21st Century Northern and funk DJs making this exclusive double-sider a must-have Soul City release. A fine salute to the Soul City founding fathers Dave Godin, David Nathan and Robert Blackmore.
The SOUL CITY label is back! In association with founding partners David Nathan (‘The British Ambassador Of Soul’) and Robert Blackmore. The label was launched in 1968 as a natural expansion of the pioneering London record store that is credited as the ‘birthplace’ of the term, ‘Northern Soul’, we welcome SOUL CITIZENS everywhere as the legend continues…New Model Army unleash 51st State live at Forestglade Festival! #ShortsCharly Records2026-08-25 | New Model Army bring the energy with "51st State", live at the Forestglade Festival in Austria in 2005.
Formed in Bradford in 1980, New Model Army built their distinctive sound from a mix of punk rock, post-punk, folk and Northern Soul influences. Led by singer, guitarist and songwriter Justin Sullivan, the band became renowned for their intense live performances.
#Shorts #NewModelArmy #51stState #JustinSullivan #ForestgladeFestival #PostPunk #PunkRock #LiveMusic #Rock #2005POWERFUL LIVE: New Model Army - Live at Forestglade Festival, Austria (2005)[4K]Charly Records2026-08-24 | New Model Army live at the Forestglade Festival in Austria in 2005. This concert selection captures the band's powerful live sound.
New Model Army are an English rock band formed in Bradford, West Yorkshire, in 1980 by lead singer, guitarist and main composer Justin Sullivan, bassist Stuart Morrow and drummer Phil Tompkins. Their music draws on influences across the musical spectrum, from punk and folk to soul, heavy metal and classical.
Whilst having their roots in punk rock, the band have always been difficult to categorise. In 1999, when asked about this, Sullivan said "We've been labelled as punks, post-punks, Goth, metal, folk – the lot, but we've always been beyond those style confines".
Sullivan's lyrics, which range from directly political through to spiritual and personal, have always been considered as a key part of the band's appeal.
Setlist:
00:00 51st State 03:14 Here Comes the War 10:15 Ocean Rising 14:57 Purity
Recorded live at Forestglade Festival, Austria, 2005.
===================== About Charly Records ==================== Charly Records has been preserving music history since 1974. Based in the UK, the label is dedicated to reviving classic and often rare recordings across blues, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, and more. On our website you’ll find rare, long out-of-print albums, collectible 7- and 12-inch singles, and exclusive compilations — available here before anywhere else. Discover music from legendary artists like Small Faces, Funkadelic, The Yardbirds, Bob Marley & The Wailers, 13th Floor Elevators, plus gems from Charly’s world-renowned R&B catalogue and much more!
• Visit our webstie: charlydirect.comThe Paladins bring their roots rock sound with Mercy #ShortsCharly Records2026-08-22 | The Paladins deliver their trademark mix of rockabilly, blues and roots rock with Mercy, live at Lokerse Feesten 2000 in Belgium.
#Shorts #ThePaladins #Mercy #Rockabilly #RootsRock #BluesRock #LokerseFeesten #LiveMusicA Masterclass in Roots Rock: The Paladins - Mercy (Live 2000)[4K]Charly Records2026-08-21 | Roots rock trio The Paladins perform Mercy live at the Lokerse Feesten in Belgium in 2000.
Known for their energetic blend of rockabilly, blues, country and roots rock, The Paladins deliver their signature raw and powerful sound in this festival performance.
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===================== About Charly Records ==================== Charly Records has been preserving music history since 1974. Based in the UK, the label is dedicated to reviving classic and often rare recordings across blues, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, and more. On our website you’ll find rare, long out-of-print albums, collectible 7- and 12-inch singles, and exclusive compilations — available here before anywhere else. Discover music from legendary artists like Small Faces, Funkadelic, The Yardbirds, Bob Marley & The Wailers, 13th Floor Elevators, plus gems from Charly’s world-renowned R&B catalogue and much more!
#ThePaladins #Rockabilly #RootsRock #BluesRock #LokerseFeesten #LiveMusic #Festival #2000En Vogue on Their Fans: It Always Starts With the MusicCharly Records2026-08-20 | En Vogue talk about their fans, music and the connection between artists and the people who support them.
"It's just the loyalty of being a fan... Because it always starts with the music."
In this intimate interview, En Vogue reflect on meeting fans around the world, their reactions to the group, and the special relationship between an artist and its audience.
===================== About Charly Records ==================== Charly Records has been preserving music history since 1974. Based in the UK, the label is dedicated to reviving classic and often rare recordings across blues, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, and more. On our website you’ll find rare, long out-of-print albums, collectible 7- and 12-inch singles, and exclusive compilations — available here before anywhere else. Discover music from legendary artists like Small Faces, Funkadelic, The Yardbirds, Bob Marley & The Wailers, 13th Floor Elevators, plus gems from Charly’s world-renowned R&B catalogue and much more!
#EnVogue #90sMusic #RnB #90sRnB #MusicFansSC2508 | THELMA JONESCharly Records2026-08-20 | SC2508 THELMA JONES A. Love That Man B. Movin' In The Right Direction
In an amazing turn of events, one of the first artists to appear on the original Soul City label is back with a pair of previously unreleased tracks almost sixty years on! In January 1969, Soul City’s tenth release (SC 110) was by North Carolina-born Thelma Jones: “The House That Jack Built”. The up-tempo groove had all the makings of a hit for Thelma – until Cissy Houston (one of her background singers) suggested that the song would be ideal for Aretha Franklin! Fast forward a few decades to when Los Angeles-based producer James Holvay was in the midst of conversations with Charly Records about other projects when he sent over a track with a soulful female vocalist…who just ‘happened’ to be, the one and only Thelma Jones! It was a remarkable find for Soul City Records co-founder David Nathan, a dear friend of Thelma’s, and the track – “Love That Man” – with its irresistible Chicago-soul style beat and flavour is making its first-ever appearance on Soul City. The ‘B’ side, the foot-tappin’ “Movin’ In The Right Direction,” cut with The L.A. Soul Brothers, has a very timely lyrical message of hope and positivity with vocal shades of Mavis Staples.
The SOUL CITY label is back! In association with founding partners David Nathan (‘The British Ambassador Of Soul’) and Robert Blackmore. The label was launched in 1968 as a natural expansion of the pioneering London record store that is credited as the ‘birthplace’ of the term, ‘Northern Soul’, we welcome SOUL CITIZENS everywhere as the legend continues…En Vogue: The Story Behind “Hold On” | Charly StoryCharly Records2026-08-19 | Before they became one of the biggest female R&B groups of all time, there was one song that changed everything: Hold On.
In this Charly Story, Terry Ellis, Cindy Herron, producers Thomas McElroy & Denzil Foster, and longtime manager David Lombard look back at the making of En Vogue's breakthrough hit and the incredible journey that followed.
From the idea of giving every member a chance to shine, to the whirlwind success that came after the song's release, this is the story behind the record that launched En Vogue's career.
Featuring exclusive interviews and live performance footage, this documentary reveals how talent, timing and four exceptional voices came together to create one of the defining songs of late-'80s R&B.
"It always starts with the music. Period." — Terry Ellis
===================== About Charly Records ==================== Charly Records has been preserving music history since 1974. Based in the UK, the label is dedicated to reviving classic and often rare recordings across blues, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, and more. On our website you’ll find rare, long out-of-print albums, collectible 7- and 12-inch singles, and exclusive compilations — available here before anywhere else. Discover music from legendary artists like Small Faces, Funkadelic, The Yardbirds, Bob Marley & The Wailers, 13th Floor Elevators, plus gems from Charly’s world-renowned R&B catalogue and much more!
#EnVogue #HoldOn #RnB #MusicDocumentary #CharlyStory #BehindTheMusic #ClassicRnB #90sMusic #SoulMusicThe Paladins rock Rockn Roll Ruby live at Lokerse Feesten #ShortsCharly Records2026-08-18 | A taste of classic rock & roll from The Paladins as they perform Rock'n Roll Ruby, a song associated with Jerry Lee Lewis, written by Johnny Cash and first recorded and released by Warren Smith. Live at Lokerse Feesten, 2000.
#Shorts #ThePaladins #RockNRollRuby #JerryLeeLewis #Rockabilly #RootsRock #LokerseFeesten #LiveMusic #2000 #johnnycash #warrensmith3 Songs that prove The Paladins are Roots Rock kings (2000)[4K]Charly Records2026-08-17 | A high-energy performance by The Paladins, recorded live at the Lokerse Feesten in Belgium in 2000.
Blending rockabilly, blues and roots rock, the band delivers a set full of rhythm, attitude and classic American influences.
Setlist:
00:00 Rock 'n Roll Ruby 04:33 Baby Don't Move Me 08:01 Who's Been Sleeping In My Bed (Glenn Frey)
The song “Rock 'n Roll Ruby,” best known for Jerry Lee Lewis's version, was written by Johnny Cash and was first recorded and released by Warren Smith.
Recorded live at Lokerse Feesten, Belgium, 2000.
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===================== About Charly Records ==================== Charly Records has been preserving music history since 1974. Based in the UK, the label is dedicated to reviving classic and often rare recordings across blues, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, and more. On our website you’ll find rare, long out-of-print albums, collectible 7- and 12-inch singles, and exclusive compilations — available here before anywhere else. Discover music from legendary artists like Small Faces, Funkadelic, The Yardbirds, Bob Marley & The Wailers, 13th Floor Elevators, plus gems from Charly’s world-renowned R&B catalogue and much more!
#ThePaladins #Rockabilly #RootsRock #BluesRock #LokerseFeesten #LiveMusic #Festival #2000Maceo Parker & Luther Vandross perform Charlie Brown live! #ShortsCharly Records2026-08-15 | A special moment from Maceo Parker's performance at Lokerse Feesten 2001. Joined by Luther Vandross, Maceo performs Charlie Brown, the classic originally made famous by The Coasters.
#Shorts #MaceoParker #LutherVandross #CharlieBrown #TheCoasters #Funk #Soul #RnB #LokerseFeesten #LiveMusicMaceo Parker - Charlie Brown (Live at Lokerse Feesten, 2001)[4K]Charly Records2026-08-14 | Funk legend Maceo Parker performs Charlie Brown live at the Lokerse Feesten in Belgium in 2001.
Originally recorded by The Coasters, this version features a guest appearance by Luther Vandross, adding his unmistakable vocals to the classic R&B favourite.
===================== About Charly Records ==================== Charly Records has been preserving music history since 1974. Based in the UK, the label is dedicated to reviving classic and often rare recordings across blues, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, and more. On our website you’ll find rare, long out-of-print albums, collectible 7- and 12-inch singles, and exclusive compilations — available here before anywhere else. Discover music from legendary artists like Small Faces, Funkadelic, The Yardbirds, Bob Marley & The Wailers, 13th Floor Elevators, plus gems from Charly’s world-renowned R&B catalogue and much more!
• Visit our webstie: charlydirect.comWhen Maceo Parker plays Prince, its pure funk 🔥Charly Records2026-08-11 | Maceo Parker taking Prince's "Baby Knows" to a whole new level of funk! 🎷🔥
There’s a reason Maceo is known as the king of the saxophone. Watch him lead the groove in this high-energy performance that proves why his collaboration with Prince was a match made in music heaven.
Who else can bring this much soul to a stage? Let us know your favorite Maceo moment in the comments!
Watch the full video on Charly Records.
#MaceoParker #Prince #FunkMusic #SaxophoneSolo #LiveMusic #CharlyRecords #BabyKnows #ShortsVideoPURE FUNK - Maceo Parker - 3 Songs Live at Lokerse Feesten, Belgium (2001)Charly Records2026-08-10 | Experience the unmistakable groove of Maceo Parker, recorded live at the Lokerse Feesten in Belgium in 2001. This concert selection showcases the legendary saxophonist and bandleader, whose career has included collaborations with James Brown, George Clinton and Prince.
Setlist:
00:00 Baby Knows (Prince) 03:51 Think (featuring Martha High) 10:10 My Baby Loves You
Think, made famous by Aretha Franklin, is performed here by longtime James Brown vocalist Martha High.
Recorded live at Lokerse Feesten, Belgium, 2001.
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===================== About Charly Records ==================== Charly Records has been preserving music history since 1974. Based in the UK, the label is dedicated to reviving classic and often rare recordings across blues, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, and more. On our website you’ll find rare, long out-of-print albums, collectible 7- and 12-inch singles, and exclusive compilations — available here before anywhere else. Discover music from legendary artists like Small Faces, Funkadelic, The Yardbirds, Bob Marley & The Wailers, 13th Floor Elevators, plus gems from Charly’s world-renowned R&B catalogue and much more!
#MaceoParker #MarthaHigh #Prince #ArethaFranklin #Funk #Soul #JazzFunk #LokerseFeesten #LiveMusic #2001The moment Taj Mahal took over the stage...Charly Records2026-08-09 | Taj Mahal showing everyone how it's done! 🎸✨
Relive this incredible performance of "Further On Down The Road" live at Lokerse Feesten (1998). The groove, the soul, and that unmistakable Taj Mahal energy - this is blues history in the making.
Does it get any better than this? Let us know your favorite Taj Mahal track in the comments!
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#TajMahal #BluesLegend #LokerseFeesten #LiveMusic #CharlyRecords #BluesGroove #ShortsVideoPlaying music is a privilege | The Amazing SnakeheadsCharly Records2026-08-08 | Playing music is a privilege... not everyone gets to do it." 🎸
The Amazing Snakeheads brought an intensity to the stage that few could match. In this rare footage from their 2 Meter Session, we see a band balancing on the edge of chaos and pure creative brilliance.
Is this the most powerful recording of their career? Watch the full story behind the session on our channel: youtu.be/HKkY-SB39OQ
#TheAmazingSnakeheads #DaleBarclay #2MeterSessions #CharlyRecordsTaj Mahal - Further On Down The Road (Live at Lokerse Feesten, 1998)Charly Records2026-08-07 | Blues legend Taj Mahal delivers a powerful performance of Further On Down The Road, recorded live at the Lokerse Feesten in Belgium in 1998.
Known for blending blues, folk, gospel, Caribbean and world music influences, Taj Mahal has been one of the most distinctive voices in American roots music for decades. This performance captures him in fine form before an enthusiastic festival audience.
===================== About Charly Records ==================== Charly Records has been preserving music history since 1974. Based in the UK, the label is dedicated to reviving classic and often rare recordings across blues, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, and more. On our website you’ll find rare, long out-of-print albums, collectible 7- and 12-inch singles, and exclusive compilations — available here before anywhere else. Discover music from legendary artists like Small Faces, Funkadelic, The Yardbirds, Bob Marley & The Wailers, 13th Floor Elevators, plus gems from Charly’s world-renowned R&B catalogue and much more!
• Visit our webstie: charlydirect.comSC251225 | GINGER TAYLOR | TODMORDEN SOUL CLUBCharly Records2026-08-07 | SC251225 TODMORDEN SOUL CLUB | A Soul Celebration Side 1 A. BILLY BUTLER Right Track B. JOHNNY WYATT This Thing Called Love Side 2 A. JERRY WILLIAMS If You Ask Me (Because I Love You) B. P P ARNOLD If You See What I Mean
Limited Edition 'Soul Celebration' 4-track EP Picture Sleeve plus numbered souvenir 'Todmorden Soul Club' card Printed on a vintage Heidelberg 1954 platen press Red Devil Vinyl ONLY 300 COPIES
The SOUL CITY label is back! In association with founding partners David Nathan (‘The British Ambassador Of Soul’) and Robert Blackmore. The label was launched in 1968 as a natural expansion of the pioneering London record store that is credited as the ‘birthplace’ of the term, ‘Northern Soul’, we welcome SOUL CITIZENS everywhere as the legend continues…The Amazing Snakeheads: This Session Almost Never HappenedCharly Records2026-08-06 | Watch the full documentary: The Amazing Snakeheads – The Unlikely Story Behind Their 2 Meter Session.
This session almost never happened.
In 2014, The Amazing Snakeheads travelled to Amsterdam to record a 2 Meter Session under extraordinary circumstances. More than a decade later, the full story is finally being told.
#TheAmazingSnakeheads #DaleBarclay #2MeterSessions #CharlyRecords #MusicDocumentary #ScottishMusic #PostPunk #VinylTaj Mahal delivers a blues classic with Im Ready #ShortsCharly Records2026-08-04 | A standout moment from Taj Mahal's performance at Lokerse Feesten 1998 as he performs I'm Ready live in Belgium.
#Shorts #TajMahal #ImReady #Blues #BluesMusic #LokerseFeesten #LiveMusic #RootsMusic #Festival #1998Taj Mahal - Live at Lokerse Feesten, Belgium (1998)Charly Records2026-08-03 | Blues legend Taj Mahal live at the Lokerse Feesten in Belgium in 1998. This concert selection captures the warmth, groove and musicianship that have made Taj Mahal one of the most influential figures in American roots music.
Setlist:
00:00 I'm Ready 03:04 Mr Pitiful 06:40 Lovin' In My Baby's Eyes
Recorded live at Lokerse Feesten, Belgium, 1998.
===================== About Charly Records ==================== Charly Records has been preserving music history since 1974. Based in the UK, the label is dedicated to reviving classic and often rare recordings across blues, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, and more. On our website you’ll find rare, long out-of-print albums, collectible 7- and 12-inch singles, and exclusive compilations — available here before anywhere else. Discover music from legendary artists like Small Faces, Funkadelic, The Yardbirds, Bob Marley & The Wailers, 13th Floor Elevators, plus gems from Charly’s world-renowned R&B catalogue and much more!
#TajMahal #Blues #BluesMusic #RootsMusic #LiveMusic #LokerseFeesten #Festival #Belgium #1998Stars of Ska bring the 2 Tone classic Too Much Too Young back to life! #ShortsCharly Records2026-08-01 | The energy of the 2 Tone movement returns as Stars of Ska – The Ultimate 2 Tone Revue performs Too Much Too Young live at Lokerse Feesten in Belgium in August 2000. Featuring members of The Specials, The Selecter and The Beat.
#Shorts #StarsOfSka #TooMuchTooYoung #TheSpecials #TheSelecter #TheBeat #2Tone #Ska #LiveMusic #LokerseFeestenStars of Ska - The 2 Tone Revue - On My Radio & Too Much Too Young (Live, 2000)Charly Records2026-07-31 | Experience the spirit of the original 2 Tone era as Stars of Ska, The Ultimate 2 Tone Revue, takes the stage at the Lokerse Feesten in Belgium in August 2000. Featuring members of The Specials, The Selecter, and The Beat, this all-star lineup performs two ska classics in front of an enthusiastic festival crowd.
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===================== About Charly Records ==================== Charly Records has been preserving music history since 1974. Based in the UK, the label is dedicated to reviving classic and often rare recordings across blues, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, and more. On our website you’ll find rare, long out-of-print albums, collectible 7- and 12-inch singles, and exclusive compilations — available here before anywhere else. Discover music from legendary artists like Small Faces, Funkadelic, The Yardbirds, Bob Marley & The Wailers, 13th Floor Elevators, plus gems from Charly’s world-renowned R&B catalogue and much more!
• Visit our webstie: charlydirect.comStars of Ska perform the ska anthem A Message To You, Rudy #ShortsCharly Records2026-07-28 | One of the defining songs of the ska era, A Message To You, Rudy, performed live by Stars of Ska - The Ultimate 2 Tone Revue at Lokerse Feesten in Belgium, August 2000. Featuring members of The Specials, The Selecter and The Beat.