Linda Jones - 1967 - Hypnotized
Posted by nikos1109
Linda Jones is a singer that could have and should have become one of the true greats. She had a steady stream of medium hits throughout the late 60s and early 70s to signal that superstardom may have been just around the corner. Both Aretha and Gladys have made it clear that she was one of the greatest female artists they had heard. And her live act was something that had to be experienced to believe. Here is her debut abum that includes her huge hit ‘Hypnotised’ and so much more. Believe me when I say, this girl can holler !
This is a @320 vinyl rip of the original Loma LP including covers.
Tracks
A1. Hypnotized 2:38
A2. I Can’t Stop Lovin’ My Baby 2:03
A3. Give My Love a Try 2:30
A4. You Can’t Take It 2:20
A5. What’ve I Done (To Make You Mad) 2:20
A6. I Can’t Stand It 2:20
B1. Things I’ve Been Through (Loving You) 3:10
B2. If Only (We Had Met Sooner) 2:38
B3. Make Me Surrender (Baby,Baby Please) 2:34
B4. Last Minute Miracle 2:31
B5. Seeing Is Believing 3:14
Review by Trakbuv
How do you start to write about something that ended virtually before it had begun. Linda Jones: born 14 December 1944, died 14 March 1972, both in Newark, NJ. Singing in public from the age of six, she was surrounded by a family that all performed in Church, sometimes referred to as ‘The Jones Singers’. Later plucked from making pies in a factory, she greatly impressed the legendary songwriter/arranger George Kerr who promptly released ‘Take The Boy Out Of The Country’ in 1965 on Atco Records. Several singles later, her unbridled assault of songs appeared to cut no ice with the public at large. George then had the inspired decision to give her ‘Hypnotised’. An excerpt from an interview with George Kerr: “I remember when she recorded ‘Hypnotized’. We were in the studio and she said ‘let’s run it down’. She was really learning the song but I told the engineer to hit the record button. I got goose bumps on my arm when she sang that song. It was one take, that was it. She wanted to straighten it out because she had sung the word ‘hyp-mot-ized’ rather than ‘hypnotized’ but I wanted to keep it just the way it was and boy, did she curse me out.”
Amazing. That single take - warts and all - provided one of the great singles of the sixties - released on Loma records in 1967, it is a charismatic mix of the playful tones of Barbara Mason and the crystal clear phrasings of Sam Cooke - this has all the hallmarks of a classic record - regardless of genre. Let’s get George Kerr to take the story up: “I lost faith in the record, I couldn’t give it away”. Several months passed when he got a message to contact Jerry Ragovoy (head of Loma Records). “The record you gave me is a hit. The booking agency has been calling us every day asking if we can get Linda Jones to do some shows and we’re selling 15,000-20,000 copies of this record !” exclaimed Jerry. George elaborates: “I was shocked. I called Linda and she couldn’t believe it ! She started screaming and before I knew it, she and I were crying !” The single peaked at no.4 in the Billboard Black Music charts and no.20 on the Pop charts.
The hit was followed by the pleading ‘What’ve I Done (To Make You Mad)’, peaking at no. 8 and 61 in the Black Music and Pop charts, respectively - again perfect foil for the unrestrained Linda Jones. They decided to follow up with another gorgeous ballad in the form of ‘Give My Love a Try’ - this time glancing the Pop charts at no.93, but still making waves with the soul fraternity - reaching no.34 on the Black Music charts. The supporting album is certainly no three track wonder, and showcases her vocal prowess in all its raw glory. George Kerr again: “We only did three takes on the songs and I always ended up using the first one. She was quite something, always so full of energy. The best way to describe her performance in the studio is to say she was in love with the microphone, so at ease. We would turn down the lights in the studio and just listen. Linda did everything with no effort…”
Her spirited attack of tracks like ‘I can’t stop lovin’ my baby’, ‘I can’t stand it’ and particularly ‘You can’t take it’ are literally exhausting when fully appreciated. ‘Seeing is believing’ is possibly the best example of the impassioned cauldron in her voice, a blend of all the greats - recalling Debbie Taylor and Lorraine Ellison, among others. Also special mention for ‘If only (we had met sooner)’ to the modern soul/two-step cats out there. This album is pure emotional heaven given the carefully arranged confines of George Kerr’s production - akin to watching a boxer throwing himself around a ring with only the ropes to contain that energy.
The lady was blessed with a unique thirst for singing, with George skillfully providing an overflowing cup. And in capturing that energy in a single take, he allowed us to savour the awesome thunder of her live stage presence. Sadly, she passed away shortly after completing one of her many captivating live shows. She was only 27.
The George Kerr quotations were obtained from an article by David Nathan here.
You can also visit the Linda Jones MySpace site run by her daughter Terry here.
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Here is a record that Nikos has been trying to get for years now. Never quite winning the bids and eventually costing several times that of the recent ‘Black Magic’ post. Nikos - with his impeccable taste and desire to bring us only the best - has delivered the goods once again. I say all this to get people realise that there is a real dedication and passion behind the good ship FMS that extends beyond simply listing as many downloads that one can find on the net. We have owned and lived with these records, and in a way, we can all join hands when we experience their wonder. We were so touched by the wonderful response to the ‘Black Magic’ post - lots of genuine words of support, love for our music and friendship. However, we appear to be back to the same loyal 30 or so people who comment on a regular basis - which of course we are very grateful for. But what has happened to the remainder. The amount of downloads hasn’t dramatically fallen to compensate for this. In respect to this very special record, we would like to offer the link once again to those who wish to take a few seconds to leave a comment and an email address, and generally share the love. I’m sure you will agree with me that it was definitely worth your while.
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November 10th, 2009 at 10:30 am
Linda Jones is one of the best vocalists I’ve ever heard…fugjitive from love is incredible…thanks for everything you do
November 10th, 2009 at 10:30 am
*fugitive*
November 10th, 2009 at 11:32 am
I need this album
November 10th, 2009 at 11:38 am
Killer sound.
Sad to say, i’m one of the many who has downloaded via this site without thanks.
So.. Thankyou for all the great soul.
Cheers!
November 10th, 2009 at 11:40 am
Hey, thanks for great blog, and please drop me a link.
November 10th, 2009 at 11:40 am
I once hurt my knees when I fell on them singing along with Linda Jones’ ‘For Your Precious Love’.
I don’t know this album, can I have the link ?
Thanks
November 10th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Ok.. you caught me lurking. I need this more for my mom. This was right before my time but as soon as I mentioned the song title she asked for a copy on CD.
WhileI’m here.. thanks for such a great and wonderful blog. I love enriching myself with knowledge of music..That it has always been great music is just a huge bailout-type bonus.
November 10th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
Thanks for the beautiful album and keeping soul music alive. I feel bad for not commenting on more of the excellent blog posts. It’s a matter of simple respect that I should give thanks for the wonderful gifts given by both the artists and the blog posters.
November 10th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
found this blog via a marvin gaye record and am loving it. lj is so good.
November 10th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Hey, thanks for link, album is great so far. Thanks!
November 10th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
This is a MUST have! I remember hearing “hypnotized” MANY years and being completely floored by Linda’s voice. I have several compilations of her work but I’ve never seen her debut record… I would love to hear this. Thanks again, Sean.
November 10th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Hi, I didn’t know this wonderful singer, she has a real great voice. I’ll be happy if you can send me the link for this album.
Thanx so much for your blog. I don’t dload everything you publish (I’m not really found of harmony groups, I’m more in the funky and/or soul stuff), but it’s always a pleasure to read what you express about artists and albums. A way to learn and to expand mind.
Thanx for that.
Outerpsych
November 10th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
WOW! Great great great post, Nikos! This Tuesday sure needed a better soundtrack – this one fits the bill perfectly! Thank you!
/Lafayette
November 10th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Oh Yes!
I have been bidding for this one here there and everywhere. I eventually found a copy at a car boot sale, but it was so old, scratched and crackly, sounded like they were stopping playing and frying eggs in the studio…
November 10th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
i rarely have time to read all of your excellent posts. just having flown over the ‘black magic’ post i have realised once again that you guys are doing a fantastic job at educating so many people - including myself. all i can offer up is a modest thank you for the time, effort, and dedication you chaps invest in this blog
cheers
kb
November 10th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
have read alot about this record and like with many others on this site, would never of heard had it not been for the amazing job all you contributers do. not sucking up, just stating facts! your work IS appreciated…
November 10th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
been looking for this for a llloooonnnnggggggg time
thank you
November 10th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
This music takes me to time i wish i lived…Thanks god people like you make it possible.
November 10th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
wow, you guys are outdoing yourselves, i’ve been told for ages that this is a legendary album and that she’s got an incredible set of pipes.
would be cool to get a link. many thanks and much respect from NYC,
ksn
November 10th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
I want to listen this fantastic record!! Thanks for your work!
November 10th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Thanks guys for all your incredible efforts and passion for good music. Much appreciated! And thanks for all links in advance.
November 10th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Hey! Please keep the good work on. Thanks for your updates…This is a great resource. I have subscribed to this blog a long time.
November 10th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
hi soulbrothers can you send me the magic music link because i m a real soul music junkie and naturally a real lover of your marvellous blog.i would like to share my vinyl collection with you but i m very bad in technic so maybe one day i really hope.so thanks for all and don t stop enjoy that s the most important with the family in this hypocritical world.peace al1
November 10th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Would LOVE to hear this one! Thanks.
November 10th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
nice blog, keep it on.
November 10th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Nice write-up pulled from a variety of sources. Thanks for sharing. More on Loma Records at http://www.lomarecords.com!
Best wishes…
November 10th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Now this is a real treat - never seen this blogged before! Many thanks to Nikos and Trakbuv for this wonderful tagteam delivery!
November 10th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Would love to listen to this gem. My sister had this album back when it was first released. Thanks.
November 10th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
Sounds very interesting if Aretha and Gladys give her so much props. I love female soul;)
Malkire
November 10th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Keep up the great work. So appreciative of a great post. Thanks
sugaruth049@gmail.com
November 10th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Great post! I’d really like to listen to this!
November 10th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
thx always,looking forward to
November 10th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
nice album
November 10th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
I’ve been browsing your blog all night and discovered many gems and classics like Jon Lucien (I only knew 1 or 2 songs). You do a wonderful job and your posts are top quality (rips and scans). My favorite discovers are Laura Lee & Tammie Young, both on heavy rotation at home.
thanks in advance for allowing me to discover this Linda Jones LP.
November 10th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
Album title matches the jacket. Review sounds ultra promising, and the sample track follows up with it all. You know how to pick them!
November 10th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
thanks for your effort to bring us all this love & soul!
love it and please keep them coming :0)
November 10th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Once again this blog is the shit.
November 10th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
Sterling work, as always. thank you!
November 10th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
Would love to hear this album. Linda Jones has such a towering reputation amongst soul fans……….and kudos to you for the outstanding treasures you’ve put on your blog.
November 10th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
it’s always a pleasure to come here and read your reviews..
you really know your stuff !
November 10th, 2009 at 6:02 pm
Thanks for this. Can’t believe someone like this died at such a young age. Looking forward to hearing this one.
November 10th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
i have been searching this for ages. a kingdom for the link!!!
November 10th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
can’t wait - this record sounds incredible! keep up the awesome work guys!
November 10th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
Just found y’all! The YouTube track is great! I didn’t know anything about this woman til I read it here, and your comments tell the tale of your blog! I’d love to hear this album if you have a link. I’ll keep checking you out! Thanks!
November 10th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Bsolutely brilliant find!!! Thank you so much for sharing!
November 10th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
a last minute miracle. thanks for your precious love. soul music doesn’t come no better than the voice of Linda Jones. now we are digging deep.her voice was truly hypnotizing.you have herd the bloodstones and the persuaders versions now check out the real thing..just breathtaking.
November 10th, 2009 at 6:49 pm
I NEED THIS ALBUM !
November 10th, 2009 at 6:52 pm
send me the link … this is great record
November 10th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
Great Album! Thank U
November 10th, 2009 at 8:06 pm
I had this album but my xx sold it in a garage sale. Please send me a copy. Thanks for all the other artists that are finally being exposed to the world. May we some day have another jj jackson, Billy stewart, or Linda Jones.
November 10th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
Simply the best! Μπράβο Νίκο, συνεχίζεις να κάνεις τις μέρες μας καλύτερες και τα αυτιά μας ευτυχισμένα!
November 10th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
Great. Thank You!
November 10th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
Big thanks for this rare album.
November 10th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Wow thanks for the Classic!
November 10th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
Hi. I appreciate all your efforts very much!
And I have had this particular album in my basement for many years now. I no longer have a record player. Digital is the way to go…
November 10th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
Anyway I would leave comment here to FMS, as I am a great Gladys Knight fan and wish to hear the great inspiration of her - Linda Jones. It will compliment my own copy of her ‘Your precious love’ on All Platinum Record.
November 10th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
ey its a great album! im from spain and i love this
November 10th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
greetz from berlin! best funk n soul blog around here..
November 10th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
Love Linda Jones - please drop me the link
November 10th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
AS MUCH AS I LIKE YOU BLOG AND APPRECIATE YOUR EFFORTS, AS MUCH AS I BELIEVE THAT YOU ARE DOING A GREAT JOB,
I CERTAINLY DO NOT LIKE TO BE FORCED TO COMMENT WITHOUT LISTENING TO THE MUSIC FIRST!
I DO NOT KNOW ABOUT THE OTHER FOLLOWERS OF YOUR GREAT BLOG, BUT I CHOOSE NOT TO DOWNLOAD THE ALBUM.
THANKS FOR ALL THE GREAT MUSIC YOU HAVE SHARED BUT I WON’T BE VISITING YOUR BLOG ANYMORE.
November 10th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
i think the comment to download method it’s a good way to show appreciation and really be honest with your whole effort. Thanks for this one, been lookin’ for some time. Peace and can’t wait for the link
November 10th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
can’t wait to hear the whole album
thx in advance. keep doin your job!!!! peace
November 10th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
Thank You!
November 10th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
nice. looking forward to listening. thanks
November 10th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
Damn! Thanks man!
November 10th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
Simply one of the greatest albums by perhaps the greatest female soul vocalist
Thank You
Respect
Mark
November 10th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
Comment as above my first post a classic album thank you
mark
November 10th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
Classic album, Linda Jones was truly underrated and a such a pure vocalist. My favorite!
November 10th, 2009 at 11:23 pm
Killer find, guys. Brilliant addition to the blog
November 10th, 2009 at 11:41 pm
nice , i like linda jones !
thank you very much
November 10th, 2009 at 11:51 pm
I love this female soul album. Thank you.
November 11th, 2009 at 12:09 am
Thanks for the great music! Another fantastic addition!
November 11th, 2009 at 12:32 am
Oh oh oh thx guys!
November 11th, 2009 at 12:47 am
Love this blog cause you post awesome music that was made way before my time. I love soul music.
November 11th, 2009 at 12:58 am
Thanks again!
November 11th, 2009 at 1:04 am
hi, i have the 20 golden classics on collectables but nothing is so good than the album because it’s a story that you can’t put on a compilation.
thanks for that& if someone have the good idea to reidate this when he saw how the people are interesting by. thanks & i told you what i think about.
November 11th, 2009 at 1:11 am
we live in 70s yee .all we need only great music thats all !
November 11th, 2009 at 1:20 am
fantastic post. fantastic blog. i tend to be one of those lurkers, but rest assured, your efforts are absolutely appreciated. not only have i had the chance to hear a number of unfairly obscure albums and artists, but i’ve also learned a great deal from coming by regularly and reading the thoughtful background information you post with each album. this isn’t simply a dumping ground for mp3s — it’s a university course in soul! cheers!
November 11th, 2009 at 1:40 am
Dope dope record………You guys keep doing what you all do!! Thanks for the record!
November 11th, 2009 at 1:43 am
Where do you guys find these things!!!! You guys really put in alot of hard work i would believe to find soo many classic, rare, lost in time records…..Thanks
November 11th, 2009 at 2:07 am
That whole comment thing doesn’t make much sense to me. Of course you deserve all respect for your effort and time you put into this blog. But first of all, how can I comment when i don’t know the record. And second, a comment only makes sense to me when it provides a kind of information or additional note or something. Just to read through ‘thank you’s’ can’t be satisfyin’ to you, when primarily people post just to get the link.
November 11th, 2009 at 2:14 am
I managed to pick up a whole set of Linda Jones Turbo LPs in the late 1970s from a record fair. They had been played a little too much, but they have been a key part of my listening pleasure since then. LJ is , for me, one of the great soul singers. I’ll have to get round to digitising the rest as there seems to be a good response to your post.
November 11th, 2009 at 2:56 am
Hi guys, sounds hot, love to hear it!
thanks,
Simon
November 11th, 2009 at 2:57 am
Nice Album!!!!!!!!!!!
November 11th, 2009 at 3:02 am
As always i love the fact that you keep real soul & funk music alive, I would love to have the link to Linda Jones-Hypnotized, and I requested the link for “Black Magic” but haven’t received it yet, Please keep up the good work and if you get a chance check out RozShepard.com to hear some real soul that we Produced together for Purple Panther Records. God Bless
November 11th, 2009 at 3:05 am
dope post!! i need this one!
November 11th, 2009 at 3:13 am
Hi, many thanks, as always, for the great work, the great music, and the generosity in sharing this with all of us. Cheers!
November 11th, 2009 at 3:24 am
I’ve always loved this album!!! I bought it last year at a record sale but it was horribly warped and I never got to hear the last two songs on either side! lol!
November 11th, 2009 at 3:24 am
thanks for this and all the other great albums you post. I have discovered some great music hear and truly appreciate all your efforts.
November 11th, 2009 at 3:41 am
Truly the best digging site there is. Thanks for this!
November 11th, 2009 at 3:47 am
Thanks for all. Thanks for good work. Keep on… (Χρειάζονται που και που οι… απειλές, ε;)
November 11th, 2009 at 3:56 am
thanks for posting this rare gem…your hard work and dedication is very much appreciated
November 11th, 2009 at 4:07 am
thanks for all your hard work, it’s appreciated!
November 11th, 2009 at 4:20 am
Woo hoo!
November 11th, 2009 at 4:33 am
Thanks So Much! from Australia. I hang out on your blog most lunch breaks. I love it. This Linda Jones stuff sounds amazing. Thanks again for all your effort.
November 11th, 2009 at 5:03 am
Thanks as always for the great music. Would love to check this one out.
November 11th, 2009 at 5:33 am
One of the hardest records EVER!!!
November 11th, 2009 at 5:36 am
Your work is very much appreciated … keep it up!
November 11th, 2009 at 5:38 am
She was great, My Mom played this record to death. Brings back memories of when a recordplayer had legs and was part of the furniture in the living room.
November 11th, 2009 at 6:35 am
Looking forward to finally hearing this album after only knowing the hit single. Thanks for sharing it with us!
November 11th, 2009 at 6:58 am
From the first track, sounds like another great album. I’ve found so many good albums thanks to your work. Thank you!
November 11th, 2009 at 7:38 am
I try to comment as often as I can when I download from somewhere.
Not making excuses, but sometimes, if I haven’t heard what I’m downloading yet, I won’t comment until I’ve heard it.
Seems like a more genuine thank you.
But then sometimes, by the time I hear it, I forget where I get it from.lol..smh
Sorry for making excuses.
Thanks for the dedication and uploads.
November 11th, 2009 at 8:32 am
can’t wait to hear this dopeness thanks!
November 11th, 2009 at 10:45 am
Linda is tops! One of the greatest singers ever.
November 11th, 2009 at 11:00 am
“Experience their wonders” is right. FMS always seems to give their readers quality music from an unforgetable era. Thanks again for giving me an opportunity to listen to great music.
-dj85
November 11th, 2009 at 11:12 am
Hi there, I’m really looking forward to this one. Regards!
November 11th, 2009 at 11:32 am
This is a dope find. That classic sound!
November 11th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Sounds very very good,
This site has not let me down let.
Thank you
November 11th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
What a fabulous album to share with your blog fans. I can only imagine the cost of such a treasure. It’s been a long while since I’ve visited your site but it looks like my visit today came just at the right time. A thousand thanks from myself and I’m sure the others that don’t have the time. This site by far is the most fantastic site to find rare soul….from Barbara Mason, Betty Wright, Barbara Lewis and now to Linda Jones. Again I must commend you on your wonderful work and hope it continues for many years to come……uh let me change that to decades…….I wouldn’t want the listeners to be short changed.
G MAN
November 11th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
hello nikos,
my name is frank and I must confess that I’ve been downloading a lot of records from your blog.
For me it’s the best blog around and I must praise you for the work, love and dedication you show.
I’m a dj from amsterdam and a sucker for rare funk soul and jazz records.
I hope you let me download more and also hope to get more personal with you, to keep in contact.
I wonder what you do besides working on this fabulous blog.
hope to hear from you soon.
peace!
November 11th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
I always look to see what new(old)music you have in store for us and am totally amazed at your finds. My knowledge has improved no end thanks to you guys.
Hope you carry on for a very long time.
Thank you.
November 11th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
The youtube-video sounds great! I would like to enjoy the rest of this wonderful piece of vinyl!
Best Regards
November 11th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
yes it lived up to the hype. great singer, any tempo, brilliant album. what a loss at 27… thanks alot nikos!
November 11th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
great album thanks nikos~!
November 11th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Very good soulmusic right here, this site is brilliant, i very much lika the download link! Thank you!:)
November 11th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Once again - YOUR BLOG IS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST I EVER SAW!!!
I can’t wait to get the link for this album.
Thank you very much!
November 11th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
From her early sides to her 70’s track,’I'm So Glad I Found You’, with the Whatnauts - Linda was a massive talent. She was a big fave of the late Dave Godin’s and a legend on the Northern scene. These Loma tracks on FMS are priceless
November 11th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
wow she is amazing . R.I.P.
November 11th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Really lookin forward to hearin this. Thanx trakbuv
November 11th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
it’s really important that blogs like this still alive.we need to share real soul music with each others.thanx for this amazing collection.i’m waitin for another great album.peace!
November 11th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
I can’t wait to hear this amazing record.
November 11th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
Nikos,
I’d love to get the download link when you can. The clip sounds great (and it does remind me a bit of Lorraine Ellison). The last few posts with harmony groups haven’t really been in my personal taste, but I really enjoyed the Donna McGee!! Keep up the good work - Thanks!
November 11th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
For a follow up, this is a really great. Thanks again! That “seeing is believing”, wooo!
November 11th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
woops, “a really great one”!
November 11th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
Between this and the heaven and earth album, my mpc is gonna be real busy!!! Thanks!!
November 11th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Just discovered your blog - what an amazing resource. I appreciate the geniune passion that obviously drives you guys to share deep soul and write such informative articles to accompany the albums.
If you could send me a link to the Linda Jones album, I would be very grateful.
Hey, also, check out my recent flip of an old Rance Allen track on my website link. Hopefully you’ll be just the people to appreciate it.
Peace,
Mat
(tOtALcULt)
November 11th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
this is a great one for sure
November 11th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
Thanks for the album man
November 11th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
Please can you send me the link Please !
November 11th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
Can’t wait to give this a spin. Thank you so much for sharing this album. It helps get through troubling times. Peace
November 11th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
Thanks guys! A link would be appreciated.
November 11th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
thx for adds homey. send me the link please~~
November 11th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
don’t know that one, but can’t wait ot listen ot, after I read the review
November 11th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
Wonderful…..rare gem indeed and spotlights one of the MOST slept on singers for the late 60’s. She passed well before her time….Thanks so much!
November 11th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
sound promising
November 11th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Another classic from the vaults of FMS. We all need this!!!!
November 11th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
yyyyeeaaaaaahhhhh. looks sick
November 11th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
beautiful track…your blog has expanded my brain…saved my productions from soul-less-ness…respect
sbriganti07@gmail.com
November 11th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
Linda Jones sounds great! Thank you so much for all those great albums! I love this site!
November 11th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
except the title track, i don’t know this album. If I recieve a link I’ll send you a better comment. Thanks for all these records.
November 11th, 2009 at 10:03 pm
This is a very Rare Album. I’ve been looking for it for years. Looking forward to the link. Tha Site Is CRAZY!!
November 11th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
What an amazing song… Will be a grateful honour listening to this album!
November 11th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
Would be great to hear this album!
November 11th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
thanx man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 11th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
I’ve been looking for this for awhile, Thank you so much for you dedication
November 11th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
nikos thanks so much for sticking with this site. Days a new album drops seem to cut the work days in half.
November 11th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
Intrigued by write up - would like to listen
November 11th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
WOW ive been waiting to hear this for a long time 2. And that sample track is crazy. I really would love to hear the rest of this record. MANY THANKS!
November 11th, 2009 at 11:58 pm
loved the title-track, dying to get to hear the rest of the album!please mail me the link
thanks again for sharing all these rare albums, much love!
November 12th, 2009 at 12:29 am
INCREDIBLE!!! Nikos thank you so much. Cant wait to hear it all! 320 YES!
November 12th, 2009 at 1:06 am
Yet another ‘legend’ who left us far too early!!! I love everything she has done and would love to add this to the collection. Once again you guys come up trumps with ‘the goods’ THANK YOU
November 12th, 2009 at 1:20 am
It’s been awhile since I’ve been out and I’ve missed a lot it seems. I’ve got a lot of reading to do.
Thank you for the wonderful bio Trakbuv! I never knew Linda died at such an early age or I have forgotten. Time does a thing to your memory as ya age. Course you and brother Nikos have a little time left before you know about that
Thank you Nikos for keeping the lights on and spreading the love. I really appreciate that.
Peace brothers!
November 12th, 2009 at 1:23 am
Whats good fellas i really appreciate all of what u guys do and i have to admits that i always come to u guys site but i rarely leave comments but im going to have to change that out of respact for u guy. Once again i appreciate u guys and THANK U FOR EVERYTHING PEACE!!!!!!
November 12th, 2009 at 1:50 am
Much Thanks For this one Trakbuv and Nikos!! Linda definitely could’ve been one of the best!! I’ve never even seen this LP before. Can’t wait to hear it. As Always much Thanks Nikos, Trakbuv, Mr. Moo and all who contribute to this spot!!
November 12th, 2009 at 3:10 am
Thank you for the wonderful music posted. great quality!!!!
November 12th, 2009 at 4:04 am
Great Album..
November 12th, 2009 at 4:29 am
nikos…thanks to spread dope soul music all around the world… jean paris
November 12th, 2009 at 5:23 am
Ive been waiting to hear this for a long time loved the title-track, dying to get to hear the rest of the album really would love to hear the rest of this record. THANKS!
November 12th, 2009 at 5:30 am
thanks and sorry about falling off on the comments
November 12th, 2009 at 6:40 am
I’ve seen this record at a record auction and I sooo wanted to get it, however it was very pricey! I am a HUGE Linda Jones fan and have been waiting for this a lifetime.
Thx so much for the great work!
JL
November 12th, 2009 at 7:00 am
Really looking forward to hearing this album. A huge thanks for all the hard work and yet another amazing post. Greatly appreciated!
November 12th, 2009 at 7:39 am
What yall do to keep real music alive is remarkable! & this Linda Jones is just another addition to a masterpiece of time captured through music!
November 12th, 2009 at 8:03 am
One of those rare combinations of perfect vocals and perfect instrumentation.. Thanks, big time.
November 12th, 2009 at 9:03 am
Thank you for this post. I’ve been looking for this album. Your site is great and I love visiting it. Keep up the great work, because we all appreciate it.
November 12th, 2009 at 9:50 am
WOW!!! Once again. I can’t stay away from this site.
November 12th, 2009 at 11:12 am
I’ll take your word that she is amazing.
November 12th, 2009 at 11:16 am
thx
November 12th, 2009 at 11:18 am
much love and respect for all the amazing music you’re sharing with us! thanks for the linda jones-album and keep on doing what you do, i really appreciate your work!
November 12th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
good work as always! I’m never disappointed when i poke my head to peruse this blog
November 12th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
Great post! I love your site and would be delighted to get this link.
All the best!
November 12th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Oh man I Love That Woman! love you for the posts! dig It!
November 12th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
You keep surprising me with the stuff you post! Keep doing what you do!
November 12th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
please, send me the link for
this some real good soul music !
November 12th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
All I needed to see was the name Jerry Ragovoy to be sold, but of course read the entire wonderful writeup. Excellent post which will become the liner-notes.txt file for the digital copy:). Also read some of the comments. Patiently awaiting the link.
November 12th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
Just found this site and…..WOW….Been after the Rhetta Hughes album for like…..20yrs!! So many many thanks. Keep up the good work.
November 12th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
Props for Poland.
November 12th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
Привет любителям соула из далекой Украины!
November 12th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
thank you so much for this post, we appreciate that.
greetings from balearic islands!
November 12th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
I love Linda Jones. She was the truth!
November 12th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
Thans, much appreciated.
November 12th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
thanks for the great work. I only have a couple of Linda Jones songs on some soul collections, can´t wait to hear the whole album.
I play loads of both my own vinyls and your rips in my coffeshop,and recommends your blog freqently.
November 12th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
thank you for this one!
November 12th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
This is the best soul blog on the net and has filled my life with the sound of joy since it’s birth. Keep up the good work. Can’t wait to here Linda Jones. Add her to the list of the many talented people that hail from the great state of New Jersey.
November 12th, 2009 at 11:50 pm
Heard good things about this record. Thanks for tracking it down and uploading it!
November 13th, 2009 at 1:27 am
great soul singer!!!great soul lp!!!greatest soul blog on the web!!!no doubt!! big up from france al1
November 13th, 2009 at 2:17 am
Great singer!!!
Thanks for all the amazing artists you introduce to me.
November 13th, 2009 at 3:54 am
really looking forward to this one! thanks for sharing!
November 13th, 2009 at 4:33 am
You the man. Always digging up those jewels.
November 13th, 2009 at 4:37 am
You deserve a crown made out of soul. word up this record sounds ill. i would love a link.!!! peace and love to you and your family
November 13th, 2009 at 6:04 am
been looking for more linda jones ive only heard a few songs
November 13th, 2009 at 7:19 am
I LOVE ME SOME LINDA JONES THANKS SO MUCH
November 13th, 2009 at 7:40 am
Aieee this is gonna be dope, thx alot!!
November 13th, 2009 at 8:15 am
Yet another pick that’s got me all psyched with anticipation. Bring it on!
November 13th, 2009 at 9:32 am
Thanks thanks thanks !!!
November 13th, 2009 at 10:20 am
Thanks thanks thanks !!!!
November 13th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
you always hit the spot! So thanks as always! Have a great weekend ( cant wait to hear this record )
November 13th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
surprised me as i couldn’t see the comparison in quality with aretha and gladys as per the review. the songs didn’t seem to grab me in the same way. I rather hear candi stanton(another discovery thanks to this great site)
November 13th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
thanks for everything you do,and this great site!
November 13th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
wow…I did not think so many others would remember this lady with the golden voice…thanks for the memories…
November 13th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
beautifull record and a great website… great music, they dont make it like this no more
November 13th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
nice one!
November 13th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
This blog is great! Always hooking up the best in soul music and providing me with great tunes to commute to. Thanks is in order as always. Excited to check this one.
November 13th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
Thank you,
Wonderful post and the best music blog on the internet.
I had this vinyl, but it got lost somehow,I say like Homer, d´oh!
November 13th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
never heard of the artist or album… but hypnotized is a jam by itself so im looking forward to the rest of the material
November 13th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
This is the best blog on the web! Linda Jones was the true Queen of Soul!!
November 13th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
ive been looking for this for ages, thank you FMS!!!
November 13th, 2009 at 11:43 pm
Youtube clip sounds promising, can’t wait to hear the rest. Thank you!
November 13th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
respect for the hard work! this gems seem to be so special i’d love to hear the rest! ONE
November 14th, 2009 at 12:15 am
What a fantastic record. This takes me back to a magical time that is forever lost now except in the memories of those who lived through it. It is so great to be able to hear it again. Thank you.
November 14th, 2009 at 1:52 am
let me add my voice to the (admittedly) small chorus that is lamenting this change in your blog posting policy. i think you blog has always gotten more positive feedback than almost any other blog i follow. yet, you are now essentially blackmailing your loyal followers to get more comments. i don’t really understand it. i wish you would address this in the comment section here and i will hope you will change this wrong-headed policy. thank you for your blog, regardless…
November 14th, 2009 at 2:08 am
kassin, there’s no change in the blog posting policy (it is just twice in 250 posts). It is sad to know you all are there but only 30-40 of you communicate. It is also hard to me to reply to 500 comments. I do not expect everyone to understand me.. anyway give me a mail to send it to you.
November 14th, 2009 at 2:18 am
Much love from Poland
Linda has got very very good vocals 
Send me the link if you can 
Keep up the good work
November 14th, 2009 at 5:17 am
1 time on the real
November 14th, 2009 at 5:18 am
This is the stuff your not going to find in the big chain stores. Keep the spirit alive.
November 14th, 2009 at 5:22 am
Classic tracks. Keep up the hard work. We all appreciate it.
November 14th, 2009 at 5:27 am
Just found your blog via a suggestion on Google Reader. Nice write up. The youtube clip is a great teaser. I look forward to hearing more!
November 14th, 2009 at 7:23 am
thank you once again
November 14th, 2009 at 7:38 am
I have plundered quite a few of your tremendous albums without saying a word. Thanks for all the great music. I wouldn’t have heard of most of it without your work.
November 14th, 2009 at 11:35 am
I know the title track and also “last minute miracle” great vocalist, can’t wait to hear the other tracks, great site, any chance of a link
November 14th, 2009 at 11:58 am
I Know some tracks “A Last Minute Miracle”, “you hit me like tnt”, “I Just Can’t Live My Life”, “If Only (We Had Met Sooner)”, “for your precious love”, “My Heart Needs A Break”, “Just Can’t Live My Life” and the whatnauts “i’m so glad i found you” (ft. linda jones). I need more.
November 14th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Hi Guys! Much respect for such an excellent blog. A link would be very much appreciated. Keep up the good work!
November 14th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Thanks so much for your work
November 14th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
I really like your site, and always get to know some great artists, for this I thank you
November 14th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
cant wait to hear this one.
once again - thanks for sharing this pure gold!
November 14th, 2009 at 6:15 pm
I love this site and music. Thanks in advance for the link.
November 14th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
hola ke tal todo,podrias mandarme el link,me encanta tu musica, gracias
November 14th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
awesome things here, some rare ones I didn’t know about, and that is a testimony to your savvy!!! Thanks!
November 14th, 2009 at 11:23 pm
wow! nice record ! great music i really like it
November 15th, 2009 at 12:44 am
i love you guys… you funk me soul good!!
November 15th, 2009 at 1:48 am
thanks for linda jones shes a great artist !!!
November 15th, 2009 at 5:24 am
yeah this looks fantastic she’s an amazing singer — I’d like this
November 15th, 2009 at 6:18 am
yo please hook up the link that album is soooo ill!
November 15th, 2009 at 6:23 am
I’d like to show the Upmost Gratitude and Respect to all The People at Funk My Soul, who’s Hard work and Passion provide a continuous source of musical Wealth and happiness for me and anyone In ears Distance.
Thank you all for taking the time to share your love of music and your valued opinions, you guys are on the righteous path, keeping the soul alive, Peace!
November 15th, 2009 at 6:55 am
u guys did it again. great album
November 15th, 2009 at 10:22 am
Nikos, thanks always for your dedication to the music and sharing of your findings.
November 15th, 2009 at 10:29 am
Nikos, thank you so much for your music. I am continually blown away with the music you share. Thank you for widening my love for sweet, sweet soul music.
November 15th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Hi! Hypnotized is awesome! I need this album
Pls give me the link 
November 15th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
hi Nikos, ’s been a while I visited you. Now I’m curious ’bout this record, more than usually. Maybe you’ve got me hypnotized?!?! looking forward to this great share, and a BIG thank you in advance.
peace, E-mile
November 15th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
Hey Nikos–Good idea about the comments. This site has expanded my musical horizons considerably! I’m looking forward to this…some of the other albums I’ve heard hear–Candi Station, Marie Quennie Lyons–have been stellar. Why are they so obscure? Thanks for your time and generosity in sharing your finds. –Dan
November 15th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
Keep spreading the knowledge. I’m new to your blog but will be coming by regularly. Mad props!
November 15th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
Hopefully one day we’ll finally get a decent CD release of Linda’s Loma/WB recordings, from the original masters. She really deserves much better than what is currently on the market. Anyway, thanks for posting this and spreading the word. Please send me the link.
November 15th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
Love the website. Some of the best albums out there, especially this Linda Jones classic. Keep it coming!
I’d love to get my hands on this classic
November 15th, 2009 at 11:18 pm
An under appreciated artist with a nice sound. Thanks in advance for this
November 16th, 2009 at 1:08 am
cant wait to check this
November 16th, 2009 at 1:10 am
Hi,
I’m very curious about this album. Is it out on cd? Or maybe you can post a link so I can give it some airplay.
November 16th, 2009 at 2:09 am
cant wait to give this a listen!
November 16th, 2009 at 3:48 am
Thanks for this, and for so many others! I can’t wait to hear it.
S
November 16th, 2009 at 3:52 am
Sound Great! Thanks in advance!
November 16th, 2009 at 4:19 am
The review & info sounds excellent. Can’t wait to hear the album! Thanks.
November 16th, 2009 at 5:05 am
I’ve never even seen this LP, I have the other one you posted more recently and a couple of 45’s and comps but this is a treat, thanks and can’t wait to hear it.
November 16th, 2009 at 5:14 am
damn the lyrics say it all. ill ill album. really like this one.
djhush1@yahoo.com
November 16th, 2009 at 5:28 am
Never heard of her before. Thanks for exposing me. I was living in the Newark area this summer and I know it breeds a special kind of soulful talent. I also noticed that Sylvia Robinson who started Sugar Hill Records was an Executive Producer on this album adding further to the Northern Jersey music legacy connected to this album. Thanks!
November 16th, 2009 at 6:54 am
Thanks for this and all the other great grooves!
November 16th, 2009 at 8:38 am
Much respect as always FMS, nothing but quality music as always.
dblueberrykush@gmail.com
November 16th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Just Awesome. Looking for more… Thanks a lot.
November 16th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Great album, scorching version of ‘Last Minute Miracle’
November 16th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
Oh, how haven’t I heard about her before!
November 16th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
For some of us, is the only way to get this music.
Thank you very much!!
November 16th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
It’s the first time I check your blog and I found this… simply fantastic.
Please send me the link. I’ll be thankful forever.
Congratulations!
November 16th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
Hey,
I’m pretty new here and I don’t think I’ve ever commented before. It’s mostly the fact that I usually don’t have any knowledgeable 2 cents to offer that keeps me from doing so, as most of the music you present has been recorded way before my time and I’m only now finding my way into it. Of course, I don’t need that for a simple ‘thank you’, which would have been in order much earlier. And really, I’m not sure how I’d be able to discover all these gems otherwise. Thanks a lot for letting me.
November 17th, 2009 at 12:51 am
I just stumbled on your blog, and I randomly downloaded the first Linda Jones album based on the youtube video.
Fucking incredible.
If you’re willing, I’d love to snag the other one. I don’t have much to offer, as I’m just getting into this stuff.
But I’d do just about anything for Linda.
Wow.
November 17th, 2009 at 1:10 am
another awesome post! thanks a lot!
November 17th, 2009 at 3:45 am
this sounds amazing!
November 17th, 2009 at 4:46 am
Cover looks like a Psych Rock Album I would love to hear to rest please…
November 17th, 2009 at 6:59 am
I cannot believe how you continue to surprise me with albums that I haven’t heard. Waiting for your new posts is like Christmas. I controlled the music at my old place of work: a wedding hall. Needless to say, the music was FMS on shuffle.
November 17th, 2009 at 7:29 am
keep diggin Nikos! your post’s are much appreciated and valued thanks a lot for your contribution in sharing music that needs to be heard
November 17th, 2009 at 8:30 am
haha alright you got me I’ll start leaving comments after I check out what I downloaded I promise.
November 17th, 2009 at 10:35 am
Great soul Nikos, almost blues on some of the ’scream’ songs. Great stuff, thanks.
November 17th, 2009 at 11:17 am
I’m enjoying the other record posted here and looking forward to hearing this. Thanks so much for posting this. Can we get the album “Here ’tis” by Love Peace & Happiness at all? Just a request because I love the other record by them that is posted here.
November 17th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
One of my all time favorite singers. Thank you for sharing this gem with all of us music fans who enjoys good music. Great blog!
November 17th, 2009 at 9:25 pm
A great singer. Thanks so much for making this excellent music available. Thanks for the great blog
November 17th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
Wow, first time hearing her voice. Extremely powerful soul voice. I’m only 28, but its voices like this that makes me not want to listen to today’s current artists. People arent raised in the church anymore I think that played a big part in soul music.
November 17th, 2009 at 11:21 pm
My funk horizon is growing every time i visit this site. Thank you for this great stuff
November 18th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
AS ever thank you for all the hard you put in your blog. Looking forward to hearing this one .
November 18th, 2009 at 6:15 pm
send linda jones album to me thanx
November 18th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
please send linda jones album to me
November 18th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
please send me this album thanx
November 18th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
Wow ,277 comments ,this is the real stuff.I’ll appreciate your efforts ,sure.I love all the music you post ,and i always say at least “thank you” ,i think you deserve all our love.Please send me the link to my personal email alzufa@gmail.com .Love.
November 18th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
send me the album pleeease :))
November 18th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
I want to thank you for all the good music, i can listen to your site.
That’s why, really thanks and if i can listen this album i will be happy.
Keep on send good vibration all over the world.
Peace. Seb aka orca : a french beatmaker who love soul music
November 18th, 2009 at 11:01 pm
I hope the album is as promising as the cover. please send me the link and I’ll let you know. Thanks for keeping Soul alive!
November 19th, 2009 at 12:11 am
thx for share!
November 19th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
Glad to get this again
November 19th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
Glad to be getting this again.
November 19th, 2009 at 11:57 pm
never heard of her, but i am pretty sure that this is the good shit!
November 20th, 2009 at 12:26 am
Hey nikos could you please send me the link. Thanks
November 20th, 2009 at 12:58 am
Hey guys! I’m still happy to see that you keep up the good work! Can’t wait to hear this one, sounds terrific!
November 20th, 2009 at 5:20 am
Awesome! Please send link, bro! (And thanks for all you do!!)
November 20th, 2009 at 6:35 am
with my limited knowledge, i havent heard of this singer. Always learning someone new from this amazing blog. I havent downloaded it yet, just heard the song off your youtube link, and it is a sweet song
Thank you
November 20th, 2009 at 7:36 am
Linda Jones hits you in the gut. Deep, deep soul! Thanks so much!
November 20th, 2009 at 8:02 am
what i meant is, download link is not necessary. Thank you for the share though:)
November 20th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
thanks for your choice of music. I love it.please send me the link. Many thanks.
November 20th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Really wanna check this out… thanks for the opprotunity
November 20th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
following Nikos just from LIT its unbelievable how many gems I´ve founf here. To say it simple: FMS is the home of the Soul. and never forget: its free/open for everyone. So I would expect hundreds of thanx for any Post Nikos and friends are given to us.
Thanx over thanx again Nikos, Trakbuv, Raphy, MsMerising, Groovie Emmanuel and last but not least Mr.Moo
November 20th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
ok here is the adress I´ve forgot two hours ago.
November 20th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
Thanks for “Your Precious Love” by Linda Jones, Great album. And thanks for all the beautiful albums posted.
November 21st, 2009 at 10:47 am
Linda Jones so wonderfull! I can just say I’m “Hypnotized” ;]
November 21st, 2009 at 2:59 pm
I’m finally back ^^
As always great work Nikos !!!
p.s. do you have “Yeah,yeah,yeah” by the Ultimates in HQ ?
November 21st, 2009 at 6:35 pm
really, Linda Jones amazing, i want to listen this album, and big thanks for Nikos
your blog is nice
November 21st, 2009 at 7:31 pm
Would love to listen to this album….you guys are fantastic as always!!! My favorite music blog!
November 21st, 2009 at 9:06 pm
yeaaaaa thanks for all the gemsss
November 21st, 2009 at 11:04 pm
the voise it’s very beatiful.thanks for this links.very big albums.thanx
November 22nd, 2009 at 12:36 am
Have heard some of her stuff on comps.. would love to hear this. Enjoy the blog. The passion for the music shines through.
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:36 am
i just discovered your blog and i’d like to thank you for sharing your music with the world. i appreciate the time and effort you put into it. especially since a lot of the music is stuff i would have never come across otherwise. i downloaded the first linda jones album and now i’m hooked and i’m back for more! looking forward to hearing, “hypnotized”. thank you!
November 22nd, 2009 at 6:40 am
Nikos! How have you been brother. I know i’ve been MIA for months but i had some family issues to take care of. Hope all is well brother. I have this Linda Jones album but it was a very noisy rip. If i’m able to get a link i would greatly appreciate it. If not, no worries brother. Hope all is well. Peace. Messiah of Soul Power Muisc Group
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Just found your blog. Would love to have this album. Thank you so much for being willing to share it!
November 23rd, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Hello Nikos, I found your blog searching for Stevie Wonder Presents: Syreeta, and am very glad I found it because now I have been exposed to a whole collection of wonderful music that young people around me have no idea about and are truly missing out compared to today’s modern crap. Thanks you very much for running this blog and I hope you will have enough support to continue as long as you can. Also if you find the time I would love a sample of Linda Jones - Hypnotized as she is my new favorite singer
Take care ~
November 23rd, 2009 at 2:16 pm
one of the best albums ever! I’ve always been a Linda Jones fan and have had this album since the early seventies any chance of a link to this 320 rip as mines a bit worn now, amy plans to post A Portrait Of and Let It Be Me?
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Nikos. Nice find! Please email link when you can. Thanks
November 23rd, 2009 at 5:54 pm
nice Nikos, Hypnotized is beautiful, can’t wait to hear the rest of the record.
November 24th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
Hi Love this blog any chance of the link to this wonderful album
again the copy i had was worn to bits and would love to hear it again
cheers for all the hard work
November 25th, 2009 at 5:04 am
This looks great! Thanks
November 25th, 2009 at 5:27 am
Thanks, looking forward to listening to the album
November 25th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
Looking forward to this album.
Thanks.
November 25th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
I have searched high and low for Hypnotized. Linda Jones is one outstanding singer. Looking forward to listening to the album
November 26th, 2009 at 12:53 am
Looking forward to this album.
thank you!
November 26th, 2009 at 4:05 am
Thanks for the link Nico
November 26th, 2009 at 9:10 am
This site is one of the best resorces on the net for 60’s and 70’s Soul, Funk, R&B.
Thanks for everything.
November 26th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
linda jones is one of my favorites…not sharing this?
November 27th, 2009 at 5:17 pm
You have a great site and offer some of the best in classic soul/R&B music. Thanks for being there. I look forward to the Linda Jones link.
November 27th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
i don’t know this artist and i wish i could listen it soon.
thank you for your wonderfull site, very good music.
November 28th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
seems to be a classic album, would love to hear it sometime. thanks for the info.
November 28th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Thanks for the beautiful album Nikos!!
November 28th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
nikos-
Your selection is so overwhelming I cannot comment on and individual issue. Can’t thank you enough for bringing back all this dynamite material. My work commute will never be the same!
November 29th, 2009 at 2:20 am
She’s got really smooth voice. I’m surprised I’ve never heard of here before. Nice post
November 29th, 2009 at 3:56 am
If ever you’re feeling down this is a voice to lift you up again. Thank you for bringing the wondrous talent of Linda Jones to a wider audience.
November 29th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Dear nikos
your blog is sooooo good.
I have found some recordings that I thought lost forever.
If possible could you please send me the link for
Linda Jones - 1967 - Hypnotized
Regards
November 29th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
Many thanks nikos - anything from linda jones is a blessing, love anything by her.
Loved her voice the first time i heard my heart needs a break at wigan many moons ago.
The link to the album would be nice my friend - many thanks as always!
November 30th, 2009 at 7:57 am
I can’t really explain how elated I am to have found this site. It’s tough to articulate how greatly I appreciate the content. Nothing but superb.
November 30th, 2009 at 8:39 am
Thanks again for these lost gems.. I cant wait to hear this album
November 30th, 2009 at 9:08 am
I would greatly appreciate it if you could send me the link to this recording. I’ve been looking for this for my mom for quite some time.
November 30th, 2009 at 10:30 am
thanks again i cant wait!
November 30th, 2009 at 8:10 pm
Fantastic site and thanks for this post. Can’t wait to check out the lp.
December 2nd, 2009 at 5:37 pm
Thank You in advance. big up
December 2nd, 2009 at 6:46 pm
Nikkos thx so much Bro thoses linda are excellent , i’d like to get that hypnotised …thx in advance soul bro peace
December 3rd, 2009 at 12:42 am
Hi, Just to say yuor post is very good. I can read all your passion for this LP.
December 3rd, 2009 at 5:03 am
Should’ve said in my previous post, the link to this LJ goodness would be very much appreciated.
December 3rd, 2009 at 6:32 am
Thanks for the record!
December 3rd, 2009 at 10:30 am
Dear Nikos,
I used to follow LIT religiously for your posts alone & just stumbled upon this new site…dude, I can’t tell you how psyched I am! Fantastic taste & stunning music collection, thank you so much bro! Sure, curious to hear this record too, keep up this amazing blog, cheers!
December 3rd, 2009 at 2:35 pm
I love the soul music, and now I love you, Thanks for your music.
December 5th, 2009 at 1:20 am
Nikos - one of the great soldiers of soul… They are far too few between these days, keep it up friend!
December 5th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
It’s clear, like everyone else on here, I’d love a copy of this. if I’ve missed the boat, then that’s fair enough. Can’t over emphasise however, what a fantastic site this is, a real treasure chest. A great piece of dedication and hard work.
December 6th, 2009 at 9:11 am
This blog is fantastic!!! PLEASE hit me with the link to this wonderful lp!!!!
December 6th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
It’s been a while since I last visited your blog -reinstall, lost bookmarks etc. - but I’m glad I rediscovered you. Wonderful music. Greetings from Holland.
December 7th, 2009 at 9:48 am
please let me get this
December 7th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
It’s been talked up, and I’m anxious to see what the hype is about! That being said, there’s never been any album posted on fms that has disappointed me! Please hit me up with the download link! Thanks yet again!
December 8th, 2009 at 3:14 am
thank you for opening the door for me…
December 8th, 2009 at 8:18 am
WOW, love this blog, can I get the link for this treasure?!!
thanks thanks
December 8th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
not been here long.
I can not miss such diamond.
greets from russia!!!
December 10th, 2009 at 12:54 am
Thanks a lot for your work and for all these gems , if possible can you send me the link for this album
ciao
Roberto Italia
December 10th, 2009 at 12:56 am
thanks a lot for your work and for all these gems, can you send me the link for this lost album
ciao
Roberto Italia
December 10th, 2009 at 7:01 am
I would like to say thank you for all the time and effort you put into this blog Nikos! It has been a musical goldmine for me. I really enjoyed the first Linda Jones album and would like to hear her debut ‘Hypnotized’ as well. I would be very happy if you were to send me the link. Thanks again for the great blog!
December 10th, 2009 at 7:21 am
NIKOOOS glad to see u posted dis jewel difently got a unique ear for da music u post i have dis joint on a 45 but not on cd of course and i am looking foward to create sum classik from linda jones beautiful voice thanks keep up da hard work finding da gems 1love
December 11th, 2009 at 2:37 am
Thank you for the flavour
December 11th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
I’m so glad I stumbled upon your site. Thanks so much for all the great music!
December 11th, 2009 at 10:47 pm
brilliant
December 12th, 2009 at 10:27 am
aWESOME Record! Definitely wanna the best Ive heard on here yet! I got me Hypnotized…lol
December 13th, 2009 at 8:36 am
Yo, I was just a teenager back when Linda Jones was right up there. Back in tha day, WDAS in Philly rolled out Hypnotized so many times, cos it was a true soulful jam with her great voice pushing the words deep into tha soul. Verses still ring thru my head………. Keep up with the great postings!
December 13th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
I never was a particular Soul Fan until recently. I can only tell you how thankful I’m for the likes of “Funk my soul” to give me the chance to experience these amazing gems. Thank you, thank you, Thank you
December 13th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
Love your website and your work. Some of the best song out there, especially this Linda Jones classic.
Can you send me the link for this album pls?
Thank you
December 13th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Great site, love to hear more.
Thanks for your work.
Ed
December 14th, 2009 at 12:28 am
Wow!!!!
I would really enjoy to hear this!
I love Linda!
December 15th, 2009 at 8:06 pm
Hello, i will be really glad if you send me link for this great thing. Thanks! =)
December 16th, 2009 at 4:47 am
Like your site, and look forward to not only receiving the link to this album,but also look look forward to James Carr.
December 17th, 2009 at 1:39 am
That hypnotize song is crazy, really feeling this, hope im not too late to get a link to this, would be very much appreciated!
December 17th, 2009 at 2:01 am
her voice touches your soul, and those horns are perfect for her voice…i need in on this, i need this album!!!!
December 17th, 2009 at 3:48 am
how can i pass up on such a great voice, by the way great vintage blog u got here
December 17th, 2009 at 5:27 am
id really like to hear this, thanx
December 19th, 2009 at 8:30 am
I hadn’t heard this song in 30 years and am blown away by how great it is and sad that no where today this is played for new generations to hear and appreciate so great an artist, so powerful and should be noted more than she has to date, thanks ever so much
December 20th, 2009 at 2:15 am
i never got to listen to this album, please send the link to me, thanks newyorkmuziq@gmail
December 20th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
it pains me that she never really became a staple in every house hold. this is a very, very soulful record. if you can please.
December 22nd, 2009 at 4:30 pm
Thank you for the great music.Can you send me the link please?Anyway thanks for your work
December 23rd, 2009 at 2:59 am
thanks for the drop! ive been looking for some of her work for a while!
December 23rd, 2009 at 6:22 pm
Great Stuff! Cheers from Cape Town. Erik
December 24th, 2009 at 7:58 am
please, i need this album. wonderful site.
December 24th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
Never seen so many comments on a post! Well done and thanks. I’d love to listen and discover Linda Jones. DS
December 25th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
uuuuuuh, a really nice post… thank you very much. please hook me up with the link.
cheers & merry christmas
December 27th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
All of this is from well before my time, but I can say that I love it.
A lot of so called singers today seem only to push out half decent albums with maybe one or two
greatgood tracks (perhaps pressure from record company) ??? There are so few true artists left.Thank you so much for all of your efforts, I know it is not always easy to keep this up together with normal day to day activities, your passion is appreciated.
peace
December 29th, 2009 at 2:27 am
this site is amazing . a great place to find classic music . the way music should sound no one these days puts their heart an soul into making music like they use to thank you for taking the time to share the music
December 29th, 2009 at 11:26 am
no hype, where has this been my whole life? such unbridled soul & passion almost totally absent from anything coming out these days, though it seems it easily could & should be huge. kindly assist w/ relevant link for this undoubtedly fine hypnotized album. your blog is stupendous & inspiring. thx in advance
January 1st, 2010 at 12:49 am
It would be a honor to receive this link for this wonderful voiced lady, l await and thanks in advance.
January 3rd, 2010 at 1:01 am
wat up yo ive heard about this album from another one of my dj/producer friends with high recommendation so i search and it has lead me to you. thanks for the gem yall 1
January 3rd, 2010 at 4:21 pm
thx for the music!
January 4th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
Such a great blog! I’m a DJ/record collector from Brooklyn, and I discovered FunkMySoul late last year–so many beautiful records! Much respect! And I’d love to get the download link to Ms. Jones’ classic album. All best.
January 5th, 2010 at 1:37 am
Thanks for the great vinyl rips. I only have one shared best of vinyl by Linda so this is a great gem. I love the 70’s sweet soul sounds you have gathered here in your blog.
January 5th, 2010 at 3:20 am
Thanks for all the beautiful music. Most people just don’t get it.
January 5th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
Truly one of the greatest voices in soul music.
Drains you emotionally.
Please send me the download link.
January 5th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Thanks,Looking forward to this album.
January 6th, 2010 at 5:53 am
Love the blog! Just found it through Zamboni.
Anyway, if it isn’t too much trouble, hook me up with some Linda Jones-age, if you please.
January 9th, 2010 at 1:20 am
“Your Precious Love” was one of the most fantastic soul albums I’ve ever heard. I couldn’t live without listen “Hypnotized” too. Please Hook me up! And thanks for a wonderful blog and the hard work making it happen!
Love and respect!
January 14th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
I found a compilation in blog “classic and rare soul sisters” and I love it. Please send me the link of this gem!
January 18th, 2010 at 7:58 am
I heard this album many moons ago.Thanx for all your hard work!Would truly appreciate the link!
January 21st, 2010 at 7:16 am
Cheers to a great blog…looking forward to some serious soul!
January 22nd, 2010 at 10:18 am
I’ve just found this amazing blog…WOW!!!! Now, it seems like the link to this-one’s gone missing. Any chance of a re-up??? Anyway, thanks for all these fab LP’s.
January 24th, 2010 at 5:39 am
Damn. Day late and a dolla short.
Thanks for all the work that goes into the blog. The range and scope of the music provided here is encyclopedic and the reviews capture the singular flavor of the music. Propz all around to the Authors.
I would appreciate a link to hear this wonderful lady sing again. If i’m too late that’s my loss, but thanks so much for sharing.
January 24th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
Splendid. Beautiful singer
January 25th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
This is just amazing!1 thank you for your work & time, you always have the best!!! Greetings!
January 26th, 2010 at 2:18 am
This is an amazing album, thanks for the post !!!!!
January 27th, 2010 at 7:35 pm
Looks great. Would love to hear this.
Your blog is pukka!
Jim
January 28th, 2010 at 3:37 am
After hearing this I can only say thank you, thank you, thank you!
January 31st, 2010 at 9:12 am
i have heard so much about this and would love to hear it…….what will it take to make this happen? I am dying to hear what this sounds like…….
February 1st, 2010 at 10:23 am
anyway to still obtain this? thx in advanced
February 4th, 2010 at 5:15 am
the black magic was awesome, and i love all the linda james i have heard so far, so i cant wait to hear this one too! keep up the good work…
February 4th, 2010 at 3:40 pm
thanks so much! Jan info@ccgpr.cz
February 5th, 2010 at 2:35 am
Hi, really love your blog - keep up the great work - all the best & thanks
February 5th, 2010 at 7:44 am
Fantastic!I just heard Hypnotized on TV and needed find out about Linda Jones. This is great. Big up yourself.
February 6th, 2010 at 3:08 am
Hi,
Again this sounds great. I know only her 72 album and Linda Jones had a beautiful voice. I’d be very happy to receive the link. Cheers, Philip
February 7th, 2010 at 3:11 am
I’m only familiar with “If Only” and it’s a great track. Your vinyl rips are amazing!
February 8th, 2010 at 1:10 am
Thanks soooo much! Hypnotized is one of my all time favss.