David Nathan

October 1967, London The month ends victoriously! Aretha Franklin who has been a real presence in my life since the Saturday morning in the spring of 1966 when I got a letter from her in reply to the one I sent to her c/o her fathers church in Detroit and then in December of the same year, bein...

October 1967, London Following that old cliche, what you dont know wont hurt you in matters of fidelity, I struggle with whether to let boyfriend William know about my one-off rendezvous with the visiting American tourist Edward that happens when William is away on holiday in Spain with mystery f...

October 1967, London Soul music continues to reflect my experiences in life and in particular in matters of the heart! My friends Michael Crichley and Raymond Cutkelvin (who will become my flatmates in Ladbroke Grove and then Crouch End) are aware of my challenges with boyfriend William. When he ...

October 1967, London Soul City seems to be thriving after the move to Central London. Were getting regular shipments of US imports and Im particularly excited when we get a 45 by Arethas older sister, Erma Franklin. Shes begun recording for producer/songwriter Bert Berns Shout label and her 3rd ...