Thursday 22 December 2011
Wednesday 14 December 2011
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.
Saturday 10 December 2011
Jimmy Castor Bunch - Potential
From 1974's Butt of course on Atlantic. Classic Jimmy Castor Bunch. Great band, great record.
Friday 9 December 2011
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
Friday 25 November 2011
Tuesday 22 November 2011
Marie Queenie Lyons - Your Thing Ain't No Good Without My Thing
Her only release, from 1970 on Deluxe.
Sunday 13 November 2011
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.
Saturday 22 October 2011
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.
Tuesday 11 October 2011
Jon Lucien - So Little Time
Called the 'Black Sinatra' by RCA. This is on his Minds Eye record from 74.
Monday 26 September 2011
Tuesday 28 June 2011
Tuesday 21 June 2011
Saturday 11 June 2011
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.
Friday 20 May 2011
Wednesday 11 May 2011
Sunday 8 May 2011
Bar Kays - Shake Your Rump To The Funk
From '76's Too Hot to Stop. Great band who also have great record covers.
Saturday 7 May 2011
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.
Friday 29 April 2011
Wednesday 20 April 2011
Tuesday 5 April 2011
Monday 21 March 2011
Thursday 17 March 2011
Monday 14 March 2011
Wednesday 2 March 2011
Wednesday 16 February 2011
Monday 14 February 2011
Thursday 10 February 2011
Thursday 3 February 2011
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
Sunday 30 January 2011
Monday 24 January 2011
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.
Wednesday 19 January 2011
Monday 10 January 2011
Saturday 1 January 2011
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