96 Tears
March 25, 2008
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The Stranglers. A Cover of “? and the Mysterians” 1960’s song.
Mannish Boy
March 3, 2008
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Muddy Waters.
The Groove Line
February 20, 2008
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Heatwave. The funky Germans. Same band that did “Boogie Nights”. Heatwave is not a one-hit wonder.
Ain’t No Stopping Us Now
February 11, 2008
Press the “play” arrow above to listen to the record.McFadden and Whitehead. The official theme song of the Philadelphia Eagles (aka “The Eggles” in Pennsylvania) superbowl run of 1980. A classic song that bridged the gap between disco and the Philly soul sound.
Roman Gods
February 1, 2008
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The Fleshtones. Funk/Soul rockers from the early 80’s. Leather-Jacket funk. Happy Friday.
No Agreement
January 25, 2008
<span style=”font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap” class=”Apple-style-span”> Press the “play” arrow above to listen to the record.Fela Anikulapo Kuti with Africa 70. This is the kind of anti-government song that got Fela in hot water back in the 80’s. I know it sounds like an extended funky jam but at the end he really goes after the state for causing poverty and hunger amongst the poor.
Here Come The Girls
January 23, 2008
Press the “play” arrow above to listen to the record.Ernie K. Doe. It’s billed as “New Orleans Funk”. Please enjoy nice record.
Under my Thumb /It’s The Same Old Song
December 16, 2007
Press the “play” arrow above to listen to the record.Ronnie Jones. A soul cover from 1977.
You’re All I Need To Get By
November 27, 2007
Press the “play” arrow above to listen to the record.Dionne Warwick. This song was remade by Mary J. Blige and the Method Man but this is the original. I see that soul is making yet another comeback. Lots of DJs playing soul. So, I’ll join the party.
Keep On Truckin’
November 25, 2007
Press the “play” arrow above to listen to the record This song’s break was used to create the hit “Lights, Camera, Action” by Mr. Cheeks. If you listen to the last 1/3 of the song, you’ll see what I’m talking about.