Musical Episode #077 : Live Wires! An Hour of Upbeat 45s
New York City's Johnny and The Expressions are featured on todays mix of upbeat sides with their classic "Where Is The Party." Only releasing three 45s in 1966 they nevertheless left behind a memorable body of work featuring Johnny's (third from Left) distinctive falsetto. Members Ralph Weeks and Sinclair Drayton on ...
Musical Episode #076: Shake A Leg, An Hour of Rough and Rowdy R&B Infused 45s
Don Gardner and Dee Dee Ford are featured on today's mix of R&B infused 45s. Their partnership produced some incredible records including "I Need Your Lovin" and "Shake A Leg, Baby" which you can hear along a number of Gardner's solo records. Listen to this podcast on Mixcloud Listen to this podcast as ...
Musical Episode #075 : Girl Group Sounds v.6
The Jellybeans are featured on today's podcast of all Girl Group sounds with track "You're The Kind of Boy I Can't Forget" from 1963. This is the sixth all girl-group podcast we've done here, if you're a fan, scroll back and check out the others! Listen to this podcast on Mixcloud Listen to this podcast as ...
Musical Episode #074: Some Got It an hour of funky 45s
Esther Phillips, pictured above, delivers an incredible and super funky rendition of Fever on today’s podcast featuring an hour of funky and soulful 45s, mostly from the late 60's and early 70s. Listen to this podcast on Mixcloud Listen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify ...
Temptations Ad, Billboard Magazine 1966
Cool ad for The Temptations single "Ain't Too Proud" to Beg off their Gettin' Ready LP which reached #1 on the R&B charts. This single also marked the shift from Smokey Robinson to Norman Whitfield as The Temptations main ...
Musical Episode #073 : Bim Bam Blues, an hour of soul, blues and R&B 45s
Elmore James, pictured right, kicks off today's podcast featuring an hour of soul, blues and R&B 45s, some rough and rowdy others slow and sad. Listen to this podcast on Mixcloud Listen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on ...
Bettye Swann Ad, 1969
This ad for Bettye Swan's "Don't You Ever Get Tired (Of Hurting Me)" ran in Record World on Sept 27th, 1969, her third LP and second for Capitol. After leaving Capitol she released a number of 45s on Atlantic, Fame and Abet with many of them being very good and charting on the R&B and sometimes pop charts. ...
Musical Episode #072 : Super Funky Boogie, an hour of 70’s funk 45s
Booker T & The MG's are featured on today's podcast of an hour of funky 70's sounds all played on 45! Listen to this podcast on Mixcloud Listen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete ...
Musical Episode #071 : Gotta Push On – An Hour of Funk & Soul 45s
The Masqueraders are featured in today's podcast with their upbeat track "I Got It" along with a whole stack of funky, soulful 45s mostly from the late 60s. Listen to this podcast on Mixcloud Listen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs ...
Musical Episode 070: Funky Reincarnation
Marvin Gaye helping us lift off on his Funky Space Reincarnation from 1979 featured on today's podcast, an hour long mix of funky 45s. Listen to this podcast on Mixcloud Download this podcast Listen to this podcast as a spotify playlist (be warned, Spotify does not usually have all the songs so the ...
Musical Episode 069 : All Night Long, an hour of boss instrumental 45s
Florida born saxophonist Noble 'Thin Man' Watts, has two sides on today's mix! Listen to this podcast on Mixcloud Download this podcast Listen to this podcast as a spotify playlist (be warned, Spotify does not usually have all the songs so the playlist will be incomplete, often there's only four or five ...
Musical Episode 068 : A Different Strut, an hour of funky soul 45s
The incredibly talented Betty Wright's "Let Me Be Your Lovemaker" caps off our hour long mix of 45's. Listen to this podcast on Mixcloud Download this podcast Listen to this podcast as a spotify playlist (be warned, Spotify does not usually have all the songs so the playlist will be incomplete, often ...
Musical Episode #067 : Play The Thing an hour of R&B infused 45s
Junior Wells, the incredible blues singer and harmonica player is featured on today's podcast of R&B infused 45s. Listen to this podcast on Mixcloud Download the podcast here. Hello all, lots going on in the world and lots of it not so great so always happy to have you hear for a check ...
Musical Episode #066 : I’m A Good Woman, an hour of female led 45s
Philly's Jackie Lavant and The Fashions, some who later went on to be in The People's Choice, are featured in today's mix of female singers. Listen to this podcast on MixcloudDownload the podcast here. Hey all, happy to have you back here for another hour long mix of 45s. Today's sides are all funky and ...
Musical Episode #065 : Got Something Good, an hour of upbeat soul 45s
Jean Wells in a Calla ad from a 1967 issue of Billboard Magazine is featured in today's mix of upbeat soul 45s. Listen to this podcast on MixcloudDownload the podcast here. Welcome back for another Musical Episode, still been a bit too busy to focus on the blog but covid finally caught up, fortunately I'm ...
Musical Episode #064 : Girl Group Sound v.5
The Bobbettes, one of the many great groups of voices featured on today's podcast of "girl group" sounds! Listen to this podcast on MixcloudDownload the podcast here. It's February and properly icy, snowy and cold here in the Northeast which makes it a bit harder, along with a very hectic work schedule, to ...
Musical Episode 063 : Soul Stew, Mixed Bag of 45s
The wonderfully talented Merry Clayton who is featured on this week's podcast. Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different ...
Musical Episode 062 : Overloaded Funk 45s
Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different versions than the original 45s I’m referring to here.)Download the podcast ...
Musical Episode #061 : Smooth and Soulful 45s
The Four Mints, who are featured on this week's podcast of smooth 70's sounds, performing live. Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature ...
Wooly Bully Halloween Patio Party!
DJ Cashman and Snack Attack will return to their favorite place, behind the turntables and in front of a dancefloor! We'll be outside Patria in Downtown Northampton, MA (behind Thornes Marketplace) from 7pm-11pm for a night of Halloween inspired fun! Wear a costume or wig; dress like spongebob or a weird bird and ...
Musical Episode 060 – The Makings of Curtis
The unparalleled Curtis Mayfield. This week's podcast is a first look at the many records that bear his name from songwriting, production, release on his label or as an artist. Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of ...
Musical Episode #059 : Clap & Shimmy
The Fabulous Counts out of Detroit are featured on this week's podcast of funky and soulful 45s with their side "Get Down People." Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some ...
Musical Episode #058 : 45s from The Knight Brothers Universe
DC singers, The Knight Brothers, Richard Knight (Dunbar) and Jimmy Diggs who are the center of the universe of today's podcast. Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists ...
Musical Episode #057: Honky Tonk Angels, an hour of country flavored 45s.
Kitty Wells one of the great singers featured on today's podcast which features an hour of country styled 45s. Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may ...
Musical Episode #056 : Beat Guitar v.2
The ultra-cool Link Wray has two sides featured on today's mix of rocking and rowdy sides of proto-garage, wild doo-wop and fuzzed out instrumentals. Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the ...
Musical Episode #055 : Whole Lot of Soul
Willie Mitchell who was responsible for more classic records than we can count is featured on today's podcast of upbeat dancers. Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists ...
Musical Episode #054 : Funky Vampin, an hour of instrumental 45s
Odell Brown and The Organ-izers one of the groups featured on today's podcast of all upbeat, instrumental 45s. Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete ...
Musical Episode #053 : Shimmy Shimmy Harp, An Hour of Harmonica 45s
The great Slim Harpo one of the many great harmonica players featured on today's mix of 45s - soul, funk, blues, R&B and even a girl group track- with a harmonica in the mix. Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many ...
Musical Episode #052 : Under The Covers vol. 2
The wonderful Mary Wells striking a pose. Her take on a Beatles track is featured on today's podcast which is an hour covers, all on 45! Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some ...
Musical Episode #051 : Female Fronted James Brown Productions at 45rpm
The Sisters of Righteous, one of the female fronted groups James Brown produced featured on today's mix of all James Brown Productions with female leads all at 45rpm. Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs ...
Musical Episode #050 : Queer Voices of Soul at 45rpm
The larger than life Bobby Marchan one of my favorite singers and one of the many queer voices heard on today's podcast. Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be ...
Musical Episode 049 : Good Vibes, Vibraphones at 45rpm
Legendary vibraphone player Vince Montana Jr who is featured on a number of tracks on this week's musical episode which features an hour of 45s featuring "good vibes." Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many ...
Musical Episode #048: Girl Group Sounds v.4
The New Jersey trio The Cinderella's and their song Yum Yum Yum from 1959 are featured on this week's podcast of Girl Group Sounds! Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the ...
Musical Episode #047 : Shiver & Shakes, an hour of R&B, Doo Wop & More at 45rpm
The extraordinary voice of Faye Adams is one of the many greats in this week's podcast of rockin, early R&B, Doo-wop and rockabilly 45s. Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so ...
Musical Episode #046 : Sun Drenched Sounds v.2
The wonderful Carole King makes an appearance on this week's podcast of sun drenched pop, rock and country 45s. Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be ...
Musical Episode #045 : An Hour of Northern Soul 45s
The amazing Donnie Elbert who is a staple of the Northern Soul has two sides featured on today's mix. Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or ...
Musical Episode #044 : Songs of Barbara Acklin on 45
Barbara Acklin's publicity headshot while she was still with Brunswick. Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly ...
Musical Episode #043 : Reggae Got Soul, an hour of reggae covers at 45rpm
The Legendary Toots & The Maytals who are featured on today's podcast with their completely singular cover of Louie Louie. Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists ...
Musical Episode #042 : Funky Tornado, an hour of hard hitting & funky 45s!
Bobbi Humphrey and her excellent Fun House 45 are featured on today's mix. Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different ...
Musical Episode #041 : Make Me Feel, an hour of soulful 45s
The incredibly talented Denise LaSalle is the heart of today's mix of mid-tempo soul. Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly ...
Musical Episode #040 : Rockin’ Soul
Paul Revere and The Raiders and their track "Good Thing" are featured on today's podcast of rockin' blue-eyed soul. Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be ...
Musical Episode #039 : Runnin’ Back, an hour of movers & shakers at 45rpm
Solomon Burke looking for his cape and crown Listen to this podcast on Mixcloud via the embedded player above or click through to the site.Listen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or ...
Musical Episode #038 : Haunted Heart, an hour of heartbreak at 45rpm
The wonderful Mary Wells who is featured on today's podcast. Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different ...
Musical Episode #037 : Screamin’ & Soul Clappin’
Funk Brother, pianist, band leader and musical genius Earl Van Dyke Listen to this podcast on Mixcloud Listen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different versions ...
Musical Episode #036 : Double Trouble Whammy!
One of the most distinctive and exciting guitarists Freddy King has two songs on today's mix of rockin' R&B and Blues 45s! Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists ...
Musical Episode #035 : Girl Group Sound v.3 – Bang n’ Twang
The singular and brilliant Wanda Jackson who is featured in today's podcast. Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different ...
Musical Episode #034 : Tripping Out
Cymande brings us one of the many smooth and funky 45s on today's mix. Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different versions ...
Musical Episode #033 : Jazz on 45
Horace Silver (1928-2014) performs live on stage in 1968. (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns) Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly ...
Musical Episode #032 : Under The Covers
(Little) Esther Phillips and her amazing voice could handle and elevate anyone's material. Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly ...
Musical Episode #031 : Beat Guitar
The Fabulous Flippers bring their cover of Harlem Shuffle to today's podcast of high energy rockin, rollin, fuzzy and fun 45s. Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists ...
Musical Episode #030 : Girl Group Sound v.2
The Lovelites on the later LP on Uni. A wonderful group from Chicago their song "I Found Me A Lover" is featured on today's podcast. Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some ...
Musical Episode #029 : I’m A Good Guy (Group)
Philadelphia's The Cruisers strike a pose, just one of the great groups on today's podcast! Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly ...
Musical Episode #028 : Ridin’ High & Funky
The super funky BT Express; one of the groups on today's podcast! Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different versions than ...
High Energy, Funky Soul from Oakland’s Savonics
The Savonics "Soul Groove" (MTA Records, 1968) Listen to this song in a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different versions than the original 45s I’m referring to here).Listen ...
Musical Episode #027: Digging In The Stax, from ’68
Isaac Hayes and The Bar-Kays, major players in the success of Stax after 1968 toast to their success. Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or ...
Musical Episode #026 : Digging In The Stax, to ’68
Amazing Concert Poster from Baltimore Newspaper in 1966 featuring many of the Stax artists in today's mix! Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be ...
Mind-Melting Sax-strumental Cover!
Jerome P. Lyons & To Be Continued "Ain't No Sunshine" (T'wan, Early 70's) Listen to this song in a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different versions than the original 45s ...
Musical Episode #025 : James Brown on King!
James Brown and The Famous Flames w/ band circa 1964 Listen to this podcast on Mixcloud (Mixcloud is blocking this show because it features more than five songs from one artist so you'll have to use the links below, sorry! The spotify playlist is pretty complete though!)Listen to this podcast as a Spotify ...
Ike White’s Incredible “Changing Times” 45
Ike White "Changin' Times" (LAX Records, 1976) Listen to this song in a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different versions than the original 45s I’m referring to here).Listen to the ...
Musical Episode #024 : Sun-Drenched Sounds
Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different versions than the original 45s I’m referring to here.Download the podcast ...
Charlie Russo’s Playful and Swingin’ 45
Charlie Russo and His Orchestra "Goofin" (Port, 1964) Listen to this song in a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different versions than the original 45s I’m referring to here).Listen ...
Musical Episode #023 : Soulful Drop
Less McCann, a wizard on the keys, is featured in today's podcast! Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different ...
Swinging Sides of Soul From Sammy Davis Jr.
Sammy Davis Jr "Bee-Bom" (Reprise, 1964) Sammy Davis Jr. "I Like The Way You Dance" (United Artists, 1968) Listen to this song in a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different ...
Musical Episode #022: Bold Soul Sister
Not the most famous singer in her family but Carolyn Franklin was an absolute powerhouse behind the mic. Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be ...
A Couple Saucy & Suggestive 45s
The Blenders "Don't Fuck Around With Love" (X-Rated, 1972) The Bangers "Baby Let Me Bang Your Box" (R&B, 1965) Listen to this song in a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different ...
Musical Episode #021: Sweet Sticky Funk
Eddy Senay, featured in today's mix, looking extra stylish. Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different versions than ...
Explosive Debut 45 of The Afro-Blues Quintet Plus One
Afro-Blues Quintet Plus One "Liberation" (Mira, 1966) Listen to this song in a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different versions than the original 45s I’m referring to here).Listen ...
Musical Episode #020: Girl Group Sound v.1
Chicago Girl Group, The Gems who featured a young Minnie Riperton, put out some amazing sides in their brief time are featured on today's podcast. Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on ...
Excellent Double-Sider from Philadelphia’s Broadway Express
Satisfaction and It's Okay With Me by Broadway Express was released in 1970 on I-D-B Records. Listen to this song in a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different versions than the ...
Musical Episode #019: Jazz Goes Soul
Jimmy Smith at the organ with (I believe) Thornel Schwartz on guitar Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different versions ...
Two Versions of Charles Brown’s “Black Night”
Bobby Bland “Black Night” (Duke, 1965)Charles Brown “Black Night” (King, 1968) Listen to these songs on youtube: Brown's version, Bland's versionListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on ...
Two Upbeat Sides by Jackie Verdell
Jackie Verdell “Hush” (Peacock, 1962/3)Jackie Verdell “Are You Ready For This” (Decca, 1967) Listen to these songs on youtube: Hush, Are You Ready For ThisListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs ...
Two Sides of Hard Hitting, Funky Miami Soul!
Mona Lisa and His Orchestra “They Don’t Know - Part 1″ (Dade, 1966)Mona Lisa and His Orchestra “They Don’t Know - Part 2″ (Dade, 1966) Listen to these songs on youtube: They Don't Know Part 1, Part 2Listen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though ...
Bettye Scott and The Del-Vetts “Good Feeling”
Bettye Scott and The Del-Vetts "Good Feeling" (Teako, 1971) Listen to this songs on youtube: Good FeelingListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete ...
Musical Episode #018: Closer To Heaven
The Supremes in the studio Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different versions than the original 45s I’m referring to ...
Two Versions of The Phil Upchurch Classic!
Chris Columbo “You Can’t Sit Down” (Battle, 1962)The Dovells “You Can’t Sit Down” (Parkway, 1963) Listen to these songs on youtube: Dovells, Chris ColumboListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs ...
Two Sides of Powerful Georgia Soul
Lots A Poppa “I Found A Love” (Tribe, 1964)Lots A Poppa “That’s Where It’s At” (Tribe, 1964) Listen to these songs on youtube: I Found A Love & That's Where It's AtListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have ...
Shirley Vaughn’s wonderful “Stop and Listen”
Shirley Vaughn “Stop and Listen” (Fairmount, 1967) Listen to this songs on youtube: Stop and Listen!Listen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature ...
An All Star Lineup of 70’s Florida Funk!
Johnny K “I Got Bills To Pay” (Buddha, 1974) Listen to this songs on youtube: I Got Bills To PayListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature ...
Two Sides of Lunar Funk via Detroit
Lunar Funk “Slip The Drummer One” (Bell, 1972)Lunar Funk “Mr. Penguin Pt. 1″ (Bell, 1972) Listen to these songs on youtube: Slip The Dummer One, Mr. PenguinListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured ...
Tom Merriman’s Funky Dallas Jingles
“Cool Blue Flame” (Private Press, 1965)“Dance The Slurp” (Private Press, 1967) Listen to these songs on youtube: Dance The Slurp, Listen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some ...
Wild Private Press Christian Drum Solo 45!
Billy Blackwood “Gospel Drums” (Private Press, 1967?) Listen to these songs on youtube: Gospel DrumsListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature ...
Musical Episode #017: Funky Weekend
Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different versions than the original 45s I’m referring to here.Download the ...
Stomping R&B from The Beatles Bullpen Drummer
Jimmy Nicol and The Shubdubs “Night Train” (Mar-Mar, 1964) Listen to these songs on youtube: Night TrainListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or ...
Two Sides of Wild Moog and Funky Synths 45s
Richard Hayman “Hare Krishna” (Command/ABC, 1969)The Plastic Cow Goes MOOOOOOg “One Man, One Volt” (Dot, 1969) Listen to these songs on youtube: Hare Krishna, One Man, One VoltListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify ...
Two Sides From The Mysterious Jonn-el
Jonn-El “You Took Me Off And It Was Boss” (Scorpion, 1972)Jonn-El “The Feelings Gone” (Scorpion, 1971?) Listen to these songs on youtube: You Took Me OffListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on ...
Musical Episode #016: Singles Mixer v. 5
Soul Train dancers showing viewers at home how it's done Listen to this podcast on Mixcloud Listen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different versions than the ...
Two Sides from Wilmer & The Dukes!
Wilmer and The Dukes “Give Me One More Chance” (Aphrodisiac, 1969)Wilmer and The Dukes “Get It (Instrumental)” (Aphrodisiac, 1969) Listen to these songs on youtube: Give Me One More Chance, Get ItListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify ...
Funky Boogaloo Sides From The Moon People
The Moon People “Land of Love” (Speed, 1968)The Moon People “Hippy, Skippy, Moon Strut (Opus #1)” (Roulette, 1969) Listen to these songs on youtube: Land of Love, Hippy Skippy Moon Strut (Opus #1)Listen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify ...
Three Sides of Undeniable Soul Power!
The Parliments “(I Wanna) Testify” (Revilot, 1967)Derek Martin “Soul Power” (Atco, 1968)Johnnie Taylor “Testify (I Wonna)” (Stax, 1969) Listen to these songs on youtube: Johnnie Taylor, Derek Martin, The ParlimentsListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though ...
James Brown, Mashed Potato Miami!
Nat Kendrick and The Swans “(Do The) Mashed Potatoes Part 1″ (Dade, 1959)Freddie & The Kinfolk “Mashed Potato, Pop Corn” (Dade, 1969) Listen to these songs on youtube: (Do The) Mashed Potatoes, Mashed Potato, Pop CornListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog ...
Little Joe Cook, Peanuts Reprise!
Little Joe Cook and The Thrillers “Peanuts ‘68″ (Luv, 1968) Listen to these songs on youtube: Peanuts 68Listen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or ...
Funky Monkey of a Private Press
Brass Monkey “Funky Monkey” (Private Press, 1972) Listen to this song on youtube: Funky MonkeyListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly ...
Chiffons Side w/ A Pinch of Psych
The Chiffons “Nobody Knows What’s Goin’ On (In My Mind But Me)” (Laurie, 1966) Listen to this song on youtube: Nobody Knows What's Goin' OnListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some ...
Pass The Bug w/ Gene The Hat
Gene The Hat “(Pass) The Bug Part 1″ (Gee, 1961)Gene The Hat “(Pass) The Bug Part 2″ (Gee, 1961) Listen to this song on youtube: Pass The Bug Part 1, Part 2Listen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured ...
Squatting and Squirming with The Blenders
The Blenders “Squat & Squirm” (Witch, 1963) Listen to this song on youtube: Squat & SquirmListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature ...
Super Funky Miami 45 From Warren Thompson!
Warren Thompson “You Can’t Hinder Me” (RCA, 1974) Listen to this song on youtube: You Can't Hinder MeListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature ...
Scorching Cover By The Brothers Ruffin
David & Jimmy Ruffin “Stand By Me” (Soul, 1970) Listen to this song on youtube: Stand By MeListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature ...
Hot Soul From Elijah & The Ebonites
Elijah & The Ebonites “Pure Soul” (Loren, 1970) Listen to this song on youtube: Pure SoulListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly ...
