Ian McCann

Ian McCann is the editor of Record Collector magazine. He has written for the Financial Times, Telegraph, Independent, The Times, NME and Q, and was a regular reporter on BBC Radio 1 during the 90s. He is a crazed vinyl collector, specialising in reggae, soul, jazz and… everything else. He has more than 300 credits on albums; they have made him rich enough to be able to afford a lottery ticket every week.

Features8 months ago

‘Melting Pot’: Booker T & The MGs Cooking With Gas

Adapting to the new funk scene of the early 70s, Booker T & The MGs released the perfectly titled ‘Melting Pot,’ an album that still sounds in the moment.
Features8 months ago

Best Supremes Songs: 20 Essential Tracks That Keep You Hangin’ On

From classic hits sung by Diana Ross, to stunning tracks recorded by later line-ups of the group, the best Supremes songs reveal the group’s unique magic.
Features8 months ago

‘Come To Me’: Marv Johnson And The Birth Of Motown Records

Co-penned by Berry Gordy and Marv Johnson, ‘Come To Me’ became Motown’s first single, paving the way for the label’s world domination.
Features8 months ago

Best David Ruffin Songs: 20 Essential Soul Gems

The best David Ruffin songs prove that the Motown singer most remembered for his time with The Temptations recorded some majestic work under his own name.
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How Rod Stewart Went From Mod Master To King Crooner

It may seem an unlikely journey, but there’s logic in the way Rod Stewart developed from king of the mods to pop’s prime Great American Songbook singer.
Features8 months ago

60s Motown: When An Independent Detroit Record Label Ruled The World

Defining 'The Sound Of Young America' in the 60s, Motown dominated the decade with some of the most life-affirming music of all time.
Features9 months ago

‘My Girl’: Why The Temptations’ Classic Song Speaks To Everybody

With The Smokey Robinson-penned ‘My Girl,’ The Temptations created a keystone soul song that put the group on the map, adding to Motown’s winning streak.
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‘Kim Kim Kim’: Kim Weston’s Highly Spirited And Moving Stax Album

Moving from the Motown label to the equally iconic Stax Records, ‘Kim Kim Kim’ found singer Kim Weston in her absolute prime.
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‘Uprising Live!’: The Story Of Bob Marley’s Final Tour

Bob Marley’s ‘Uprising Live!’ documents one of the reggae icon’s final tour dates, showcasing a singer and band at the top of their game.
Features10 months ago

Best Chess Soul Records: An Essential Top 10

The Chess label more than held its own against the likes of Motown and Stax – as this run-down of the 10 best Chess soul records of all time shows.
Features10 months ago

How Soul Children’s Debut Album Birthed A New Era For Stax

Unafraid to live up to their name, Soul Children placed emotion at the top of their agenda with a Stax Records debut album helmed by Isaac Hayes.
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‘A Motown Christmas’ Album: The Most Soulful Seasonal Offering

A generous offering for the holidays, the ‘A Motown Christmas’ album includes seasonal classics from Stevie, Smokey, The Supremes, and Jackson 5.
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‘A Very Special Season’: Celebrating The Holidays, Diana Ross Style

Revealing just how she feels about the holidays, ‘A Very Special Season’ is a heartfelt Christmas album from Motown legend Diana Ross.
Features10 months ago

Night Fever: Bee Gees And The Birth Of Disco

With the release of their soundtrack for ‘Saturday Night Fever’, in 1977, Bee Gees were at the birth of disco, pointing the way for others to follow.
Features10 months ago

‘Soul Limbo’: How Booker T And The MGs Set The Bar For 60s Funk’n’Soul

From over-easy grooves to gritty, energised instrumental funk, ‘Soul Limbo’ found Booker T And The MGs working at their peak.

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