Musical Episode #077 : Live Wires! An Hour of Upbeat 45s
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Afternoon everyone, hope you’re doing well and if you’re not that this mix gives you the little jump start needed. Whenever I’m doing a gig spinning 45s I always bring my case with three rows that probably fits 350 records in it. When all is said and done I probably play 50-60 records total. As a habit from when I was dj’ing weekly for years I always separate and file the records I’ve already plays so I could easily take them out and not play them again for a while to keep things fresh. Well, after my last gig I realized I don’t play about 80% of the records I pulled so I thought I would put together some of the ones I didn’t play into a mix as a sort of encore set to keep the party going.
As such, all these records are pretty upbeat, I chose a lot with a more Northern Soul vibe to keep the mix cohesive though it definitely moves around a bit. There are a bunch of favorites in here including The Magic Tones side which is an incredible side of crisp and punchy Detroit soul, with members who would go on to play in The Undisputed Truth. The Four Tops side is a very common record but that doesn’t change how much I love it! I picked the vocal side of the Cliff Nobles record, even though The Horse was the hit I have a soft spot for the vocal side. The Isley Brothers side is incredible and is just before the left Motown for good to relaunch their T-Neck label in earnest. You can hear the fuzz starting to creep to the front of the mix on that track. Lots more great stuff in the mix and think you’ll agree.
I hope you enjoy the mix and you’ll be hearing from me again soon!
Peace,
-George / Snack Attack
Tracklist:
Al Green – Let Me Help You (Bell, 1972)
The Jammers – What Happened To The Good Times (Loma, 1967)
Eddie Billups – Shake Off That Dream (Seventy Seven, 1973)
Odds & Ends – Yesterday My Love (Today, 1971)
Peaches & Herb – We’re In This Thing Together (Date, 1966)
Ronnie Walker – Thanks To You (Phillips, 1968)
Ruben Wright – I’m Walking Out On You (Capitol, 1966)
Barbara McNair – Baby A Go-Go (Tamla, 1962, RE)
Cliff Nobles – Love Is Alright (Phil-LA of Soul, 1968)
Four Tops – Turn To Stone (Motown, 1967)
The Magic Tones – Lets Let Our Love Roll On (Mah’s, 1968)
The Drifters – I Count The Tears (Atlantic, 1960)
Aaron Neville – Over You (Imperial, 1967)
Ray Anthony– Seventh Son (Capitol, 1965)
The Jagged Edge – Baby, Don’t You Know (RCA Victor, 1965)
Johnny and The Expressions – Where Is The Party (Josie, 1965)
Bonnie & Lee – The Way I Feel About You (Fairmount, 1967)
The Isley Brothers – Why When Love Is Gone (Tamla, 1968)
Wilmer & The Dukes – Give Me One More Chance (Aphrodisiac, 1967)
Shirley Vaughn – Stop and Listen (Fairmount, 1967)
Lee Washington – The U.T. (Fat Fish, 1966)
Bert Keyes – Do-Do Do Bah-Ah (Clock, 1965)
The Superlatives – Lonely In A Crowd (Westbound, 1968)
Martha & The Vandellas – Live Wire (Gordy, 1964)
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