Admirations - Wait Til I Get To Know You

Great song. On One-derful from 1967.

Boobie Knight and the Soulciety - Ego Tripping

72's Soul Ain't No New Thing. Boobie Knight is a favourite for those who sample. Here's why.

Jimmy Castor Bunch - Potential

From 1974's Butt of course on Atlantic. Classic Jimmy Castor Bunch. Great band, great record.

Triks and the Paramounts - So In Love

Lead singer Triks Boelen used to sing for the Maskers, before setting up this group. they opened for the Rolling Stones in '64. Soul from Amsterdam. This is for the new fans. x

William De Vaughn - Be Thankful For What You Got

Marie Queenie Lyons - Your Thing Ain't No Good Without My Thing

Her only release, from 1970 on Deluxe.

Willie Henderson and the Soul Explosions - Can I Change My Mind

Willie Henderson played sax for Syl Johnson and Alvin Cash. Moved on to produce, arrange and play with other Chicago based artists such as Jackie Wilson, Tyrone Davis and the Chi-Lites. Funk fun from 1970 on Brunswick.

The Ingram Kingdom - Ingram Kingdom

First track from 76's debut on Excello. Norman 'Butch' Ingram taught himself bass, bought recording equipment and got the family together to record this. His sister Barbara is on vocals.

Lakeside - Given In To Love

This is Lakeside's debut on Solar Records from 1978. Shot Of Love's cover is by Drew Struzan who had just designed his first movie poster for Star Wars.

Jon Lucien - So Little Time

Called the 'Black Sinatra' by RCA. This is on his Minds Eye record from 74.

Explosions - Hip Drop

Babe Ruth - The Mexican

The C.O.D.'s - Michael

Don't usually but this is an incredible video.

Kool and The Gang - Funky Stuff

From 1973's Wild and Peaceful. The label is De-Lite. The cover is by Joseph Askew who performed in early incarnations of the Gang. Knowledge.

Brothers Johnson - Aint We Funkin' Now

Lead off track from Blam. 1978 on A&M Records.

Milton Wright - Friends and Buddies

From 1975 on Alston

Bar Kays - Shake Your Rump To The Funk

From '76's Too Hot to Stop. Great band who also have great record covers.

Passion - Dancing and Romancing

From 1979 on Prelude. Sweaty.

Bootsy's Rubber Band - Hollwood Squares

From the 1978 record Bootsy's Player of the Year. The inner sleeve includes a cut out pair of cardboard star glasses. Trivia O'clock.

Kano - It's A War

Belita Woods - Magic Corner

Freddie McGregor - Get Involved

One Way - Cutie Pie

The Jets - Crush On You

Dance Off!

The Yum Yums - Gonna Be A Big Thing

Crown Heights Affair - Love Rip Off

March Madness. Two disco hits in one day.

Les Femmes - Yes, You Thrill Me

Kee Wee Records from 1984

Manzel - Space Funk

Rare Pleasure - Let Me Down Easy

It's just another day. Or it's Valentines Day. You choose.

Black Heat - Zimba Ku

Betty Wright - Open The Door To Your Heart

It's February; the month for people in love,and pancake fans. This is a cover of the Darrell Banks classic. Enjoy. x

Sir Henry Ivy - He Left You Standing There

Mary Jane Girls - All Night Long

This one is for the special someones out there. On Motown subsidiary Gordy Records from 1983 on their self titled album.

Albert King - Like A Road Leading Home

From 1971 on Stax.

The Montclairs - Hey You! Don't Fight It

On Arch Records. Rare classic.

S.O.S. Band - Just Be Good To Me

Happy New Year. SB x