Blues & Soul is a British music magazine covering black music. Genres covered include soul, R&B, jazz, hip hop, reggae and world music. Under its initial title, Home of the Blues, it was launched in May 1966 and is known for first using the term "Northern soul". The music journalism archive Rock's Backpages describes Blues & Soul as "a pioneering British music magazine" and "the longest running publication devoted to black music in the world".
The magazine was founded by John Abbey, a devotee of American R&B music, when he was working for a travel agency in London. It soon gained popularity in the UK and Europe, and in issue number 12 changed its name to Blues & Soul. In addition to Abbey's contributions, material was provided by writers such as former Motown press officer Sharon Davis and British soul fan Dave Godin. The business gradually expanded and Abbey set up an associated record label, Contempo. Abbey moved to Atlanta, Georgia in the mid-1970s, and the editorship was taken over by Bob Killbourn in 1979. Another important contributor, David Nathan, began writing for Blues & Soul in the early 1970s, first in London, then from 1975 as the magazine's principal New York correspondent.
Yes, You are my Lord
And I, I'm Your temple
I want to live for You all my life
Yes, You are my Lord
I love You more and more
For everyday I live
Of my life
You are my shepherd
I want to follow You
Where ever You go
You are my Healer
I know You've healed my heart
I thank You for the start