Musical Episode #004: Turn It On!
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Thanks to some helpful internet stalking reminding, I realized I was rather behind on putting up some longer mixes so let today’s post right that wrong.
This mix doesn’t have too deep of a theme, there’s a pretty broad range in terms of style, year and geography, so while none of those characteristics will help your mind contextualize the music, what will come in helpful is the area between your thighs and back, because ALL of these tracks are killer hip shakers.
To ensure variety, there’s a dash of latin (and latin-tinged), some killer r&b, a couple of great instrumentals (that James Booker record is so bonkers!) and a few burners (I do have to admit, I’ve never played the Mabel John record for a crowd).
I hope you enjoy the mix on this gorgeous TGIF! I’m about to set sail for a week across the pond (any digging tips in Amsterdam or London?!) but I have one post cued up so you’ll get a real tasty 45 next week!
Tracklist:
The Fabulous Traits - Love Is Strange (Tele-Phonic, Early 70s?)
Lloyd Price - Love Music (GSF, 1973)
The Nite-Liters - Tanga Boo Gonk (RCA, 1971)
Lena Horne - Rocky Raccoon (Skye, 1969)
Mighty Joe Young - Tell Me Something (Celtex, late 60s?)
George Torrence & The Dippers - Fine Foxey Frame (Duo-Disc, 1965)
Tony & Tyrone - Turn It On (Columbia, 1965)
Harold Johnson - Soul Perception (Revue, 1970)
Marvin Holmes & The Uptights - Ooh Ooh, The Dragon -Part 1 (Uni, 1968)
Nina Simone - Save Me (RCA, 1969)
King Curtis - Memphis Soul Stew (Atlantic, 1967)
Ricky Ricks - Chained & Bound (Sure Shot, 1966)
The Diplomats - Your Love Is A Shelter (Dynamo, 1969)
Barbara A. West - I’m A Fool For You Baby (“Nu”-Sound, 1968)
James Booker - Big Nick (Peacock, 1963)
Roy Head & The Traits - Treat Her Right (Back Beat, 1965)
Betty Harris - Mo Jo Hannah (Jubilee, 1964)
Ann Cole - Got My Mojo Working (But It Just Won’t Work On You) (Baton, 1957)
Freddy King - The Bossa Nova Watusi Twist (King, 1963)
Albert Washington - I’m The Man (Fraternity, 1968)
Mable John - If You Give Up What You Got (You’ll See What You Lost) (Stax, 1967)
Erma Franklin - Big Boss Man (Shout, 1967)
The Epsilons - Really Rockin (Stax, 1968)
All the best,
-George / Snack Attack
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