Musical Episode #039 : Runnin’ Back, an hour of movers & shakers at 45rpm

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Before we get into the mix I wanted to mention that I haven’t been writing up the individual 45s on Wednesdays as regularly as I hoped. While I still plan to work on longer write ups of individual records I have been maintaining an Instagram account – @musicalepisode – where I post 45s every day along with 60 seconds clips of the record. So if you’re looking for a more regular fix of 45 labels and audio give a follow. Otherwise, keep an eye out here for individual records and the regular Friday podcasts.

On to today’s mix! Today is an hour of upbeat soul 45s. Feels like it’s been a while where I just got into the meat and potatoes of dancefloor oriented records. Back when I was Dj’ing soul 45s at our weekly night this type of record usually took up more of my brain but with the lockdown I’ve been happy to stretch out and get some mixes together of 45s that maybe wouldn’t entertain a drunken dancefloor. I’ve been happy for the opportunity but I’m equally happy to get back to the upbeat stuff!

The Etta James track never left my case and was a perfect record no matter the mood. The long, intense introduction was a great way to get the crowd to stop and pay attention before the rough and rugged R&B rhythm got everyone whipped into a frenzy. Similarly Marsha Gee’s Peanut Duck with it’s signature quacking and hip shaking groove always kept people moving.

There are a couple of Solomon Burke sides at the center of the mix. As you probably know he’s got records upon records upon records and was an amazing character in the history of soul music with everyone having amazing stories about his capes, crowns and showmanship. Burke, The King of Rock N’ Soul, was an instrumental figure in the transition from R&B to soul and never disappoints.

Lots of other great tracks on here that I hope gets your blood circulating a bit in these cold winter months.

Until next week!
-George / Snack Attack

Tracklist:
The Holidays – Watch Out Girl (Golden World, 1966)
Lorri Rudolph – Don’t Let Them Tell Me (Tri-Phi, 1961)
The Falcons – Love, Love, Love (Big Wheel, 1966)
Wesley Paige & The Master Three – I’ve Got To Find Out For Myself (Rojac, 1967)
Jimmy Smith – Jimmy Smith Is A Midnight Cowboy (Verve, 1971)
McKinley Mitchell – Love Machine Part 2 (Hot Wax, 1969)
The Ponderosa Twins + One – Hey Girl (Horoscope, 1971)
Diamond Joe – Wait A Minute Baby (Sansu, 1965)
Gloria Lynne – Watermelon Man (Fontana, 1965)
Sylvia Robinson – Oo-Wee Baby (Tru-Glo-Town, 1967)
Etta James – Something’s Got A Hold On Me (Argo, 1962)
Benny Poole – Pearl, Baby Pearl (Latin Bo-Go-Loo) (Solid Hit, 1967)
The Adventurers – It’s Alright (Ran-Dee, 1962)
Solomon Burke – Everybody Needs Somebody To Love (Atlantic, 1964)
Solomon Burke – Only Love Can Save Me Now (Atlantic, 1965)
The Five Du-Tones – Shake A Tail Feather (One-Derful, 1963)
The Flamingos – Boogaloo Party (Philips, 1966)
Minnie Epperson – Nothing But The Facts (Peacock, 1966)
Betty LaVette – My Trains Coming In (Silver Fox, 1970)
The Eight Minutes – Here’s Some Dances (Jay-Pee, 1972)
Charles Mintz – Running Back (Up Look, 1971; 2001 re)
The Maskmen & The Agents – One Eye Open (Dynamo, 1968)
The Dynamics – I’m The Man (Bigtop, 1963)
Marsha Gee – Peanut Duck (Penniman, 2005)

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