A Hand Clapping Classic from The Meters
The Meters “Hand Clapping Song” (Josie, 1970) Listen to this song on youtube: Hand Clapping SongListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature ...
Pretty Purdie Delivers Some Duke!
Pretty Purdie “Caravan” (Date, 1967) Listen to this song on youtube: CaravanListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different versions ...
Musical Episode #015: Sophisticated Funk!
King Curtis performing live (with Jimi Hendrix as a session player on far right!) Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different ...
Wild Chicken Pickin By Lonnie Mack
Lonnie Mack “Chicken’ Picken’“ (Fraternity, 1965) Listen to this song on youtube: Chicken' Picken'Listen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature ...
Drinking Lonely Wine with Mickey Gilley
Mickey Gilley “Lonely Wine” (Astro, 1965) Listen to this song on youtube: Lonely WineListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different ...
James Ray’s Famously Covered 45
James Ray “I’ve Got My Mind Set On You” (Dynamic, 1962) Listen to this song on youtube: Got My Mind Set On YouListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or ...
Sad and Soulful Side from The Trells
The Trells “Bad Weather” (Port City, ?) Listen to this song on youtube: Bad WeatherListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different ...
Wild & Funky 45 from Florida’s Fats Drums Daddy
Fats Drums Daddy “I Need Your Loving (Part 1)” (Josie, 1971) Listen to this song on youtube: :(Listen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature ...
Musical Episode #014: Keep an Eye on Love
The incredible Ernestine Anderson performing live Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn't have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different versions than the original 45s I'm ...
Beautiful 2-sider by Bessie Banks
Listen to these songs on youtube: It Sounds Like My Baby, Go NowListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different versions than the ...
Musical Episode #013: Singles Mixer v. 04
Everybody was twistin! Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different versions than the original 45s I’m referring to ...
Philadelphia Proto-Rap from Butterball
Butterball “Butterballs (Part 1)” (Fast Eddie, 1967?) Listen to this song on youtube: ButterballsListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature ...
Great two-sider from New Orleans’ Watch Records
The Crescents “That’s All She Left Me” (Watch, 1965)The Crescents & McMillan Sisters “Here You Come Again” (Watch, 1965) Listen to this song on youtube: That's All She Left Me, Here You Come AgainListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify ...
Two Sides by Detroit’s Freddie Gorman
Freddie Gorman: In A Bad Way (Ric-Tic, 1964)Freddie Gorman: Take Me Back (Ric-Tic, 1965) Listen to this song on youtube: In A Bad Way, Take Me BackListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some ...
Musical Episode #012: Coming On Strong
Brenda Lee letting loose on stage Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different versions than the original 45s I’m referring ...
Musical Episode #011: Treat Me Right
Laura Lee looking cool as can be Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different versions than the original 45s I’m referring ...
Three Versions of a Sweet Soul Classic
The O'Jays "I'll Be Sweeter Tomorrow (Than I Was Today) " (Bell, 1967)The Dapps "I'll Be Sweeter Tomorrow (Than I Was Yesterday)" (King, 1968)Linda Jones "I'll Be Sweeter Tomorrow" (Neptune, 1969) Listen to this song on youtube: O'Jays, The Dapps, Linda JonesListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with ...
Breathtaking Side from Roddie Joy
Roddie Joy "Come Back Baby" (Red Bird, 1965) Listen to this song on youtube: Come Back BabyListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly ...
Hopeful Side of Secular Soul From Gospel Legends
Bill Moss & The Celestials "Everything Is Going To Be Alright" (Bilesse, 1970) Listen to this song on youtube: Everything Is Going To Be AlrightListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so ...
Excellent Side of Tennessee Flavored Calypso
The Marigolds "Rollin' Stone" (Excello, 1955) Listen to this song on youtube: Rollin' StoneListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly ...
Funky Soul Sounds From Tupelo Mississippi
Levert Allison "Loving On My Mind" (Tupelo Sound, 1972) Listen to this song on youtube: Loving On My MindListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature ...
Father’s Day Funk From Joe Quarterman!
Joe Quarterman & Free Soul "Thanks Dad Pt. 1 & 2" (GSF, 1973) Listen to this song on youtube: Thanks DadListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or ...
Two Versions of The Classic Porter/Hayes Composition
Sam & Dave "You Got Me Hummin" (Atlantic, 1967)The Blossoms "You Got Me Hummin'" (MGM, 1968) Listen to this song on youtube: Sam and Dave, The BlossomsListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site ...
Heavy & Funky Side From Across The Pond
THE RAH BAND - "The Crunch (Part 1)" (Good Earth, 1977) Listen to this song on youtube: The CrunchListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly ...
Musical Episode #010: Been Wrong So Long
Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different versions than the original 45s I’m referring to here.Download the ...
Great Side of Swinging Blues By G.L. Crockett
G.L. Crockett "Every Hour, Every Day" (4 Brothers, 1965) Listen to this song on youtube: Every Hour, Every DayListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or ...
Mid-70’s Funk from The Love Family!
Rudy Love & Love Family “Does Your Mama Know” (Calla, 1975) Listen to this song on youtube: Does Your Mama KnowListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete ...
Blistering Side of Soul from Delia Gartrell
Delia Gartrell "Fight Fire, With Fire" (Right-On Records, 1971) Listen to this song on youtube: Fight Fire With FireThis song is available on Musical Episode #013: Singles Mixer v. 4 Anyone feel a great political malaise creeping in? Is an overwhelming cynicism tainting your every thought? Feeling ...
James Brown Drops an Organ Cover of A Classic
James Brown (at the organ) "Jimmy Mack" (Smash, 1967) Listen to this song on youtube: Jimmy MackThis song is available on Musical Episode #013: Singles Mixer v. 4 The sun has set on another Monday here in Western Massachusetts after a beautiful spring weekend. Got to check out some frogs in the vernal ...
A Punchy, Funky, Bluesy Side from CL Blast
C.L. Blast "Leftover Love" (Clintone, 1972) Listen to this song on youtube: Leftover LoveThis song is available on Musical Episode #013: Singles Mixer v. 4 What a terrible week for domestic news. I hope that this finds all the listeners and readers safe and sound and that today's 45 can offer a brief ...
A Bit of Hope from Gene Chandler
Gene Chandler "Nothing Can Stop Me" (Constellation, 1965) Listen to this song on youtube: Nothing Can Stop MeThis song is available on Musical Episode #013: Singles Mixer v. 4 I had another post I'm working on for the blog but in light of today's tragic events in Boston I felt compelled to put up a track that ...
Deep Grooves from Philly’s United Image
United Image "The African Bump" (Branding Iron, 1972 / 1973?) Listen to this song on youtube: The African BumpThis song is available on Musical Episode #013: Singles Mixer v. 4 Today's 45 is one of those terrifying finds when you're out digging. EVERYTHING suggests this is going to an amazing record so ...
Come and Get It with Jay Dee Bryant
Jay Dee Bryant "Get It" (Enjoy, 1965) Listen to this song on youtube: Get ItThis song is available on Musical Episode #013: Singles Mixer v. 4 Everyone here should be familiar with Bobby Robinson's Enjoy Records. The New York label was run out of Robinson's record (and tape!) storefront along with a ...
Musical Episode #009: Singles Mixer Vol. 3
When the beat drops Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different versions than the original 45s I’m referring to ...
Ollie Nightingale Delivers on Stax
Ollie & The Nightingales "Girl, You Have My Heart Singin" (Stax, 1968) Listen to this song on youtube: Girl, You Have My Heart SingingThis song is available on Musical Episode #013: Singles Mixer v. 4 Today's track "Girl, You Have My Heart Singing" is the B-side to Ollie and The Nightingales highest ...
Incredible High Energy Side by Gary & Gary
Gary & Gary "Bustin' Loose" (Vee-Jay, 1962) Listen to this song on youtube: Bustin' LooseThis song is available on Musical Episode #013: Singles Mixer v. 4 Greetings from the ice caves! Western Mass is currently in a "state of emergency" or "winter" as we called it when I was growing up in ...
Gorgeous Side of Aching Soul from Jennell Hawkins
Jennell Hawkins "Moments" (Amazon, 1961) Listen to this song on youtube: MomentsListen to these 45s in a Spotify playlist here with other 45s from the blog (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different versions ...
Midwestern Sweet Soul B-Side Bonus
The Five Emprees “Hey Lover” (Freeport, 1965) Listen to this song on youtube: Hey LoverThis song is available on Musical Episode #013: Singles Mixer v. 4 It’s Monday and I know everyone is feeling a little down so I thought we’d roll out this beautiful slab of midwestern melancholy. Though their ...
Musical Episode #008: Courtney’s Birthday Mix
Dance instructions for those looking for some new steps Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different versions than the ...
Three Takes on The Big Boss Man
Jimmy Reed "Big Boss Man" (Vee Jay, 1961)Shirley "Big Boss Man" (Paula, 1968)Erma Franklin "Big Boss Man" (Shout, 1967) Listen to this song on youtube: Erma's Version, Shirley's version, Jimmy Reed's VersionThis song is available on Musical Episode #009: Singles Mixer v.3 Today's post is a format I've grown ...
Incredible Blue-Eyed Soul From The Wildweeds
Wildweeds "No Good To Cry" (Cadet, 1967 )Wildweeds "It Was Fun While It Lasted" (Cadet, 1968) Listen to this song on youtube: No Good To Cry, It Was Fun (While It Lasted)This song is available on Musical Episode #009: Singles Mixer v.3 I've been wanting to write up one of today's tracks for as long as I've been ...
Beautiful Side from Darrow Fletcher
Darrow Fletcher “I Think I’m Gonna Write A Song” (Congress, 1970) Listen to this song on youtube: I Think I'm Gonna Write A SongThis song is available on Musical Episode #009: Singles Mixer v.3 Today’s single is by the always excellent though shamefully under appreciated Darrow Fletcher though this ...
Musical Episode #007: Singles Mixer v. 2
The Equals looking cool and maybe a little bored. Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different versions than the original 45s ...
Wild Soul Jazz From New Jersey’s Rhoda Scott
Rhoda Scott "I-Yi-Yi-Yi Pt. 1" (Tru Sound, 1963) Listen to this song on youtube: I-Yi-Yi-Yi Pt. 1This song is available on Musical Episode #009: Singles Mixer v.3 Good afternoon internet friends! I'm writing from western mass on a beautiful late summer day fresh from the dentist. One less tooth in my ...
Two Sides from The Velvet Voiced Lou Rawls
Lou Rawls "A Natural Man"(MGM, 1971)Lou Rawls "Trouble Down Here Below" (Capitol, 1967) Listen to this song on youtube: A Natural Man, Trouble Down Here BelowThis song is available on Musical Episode #009: Singles Mixer v.3 Happy Labor Day to everyone out there! Today we have a couple of beautiful pieces ...
Sweet and Haunting Side from Bobby Copney
Bobby Copney - Love Au-Go-Go (Tuff, 1965) Listen to this song on youtube: Love Au-Go-GoThis song is available on Musical Episode #009: Singles Mixer v.3 Good day (or night) internet friends. I hope this Monday isn’t making your life too difficult and the end of August (and Summer) has good things in ...
Musical Episode #006: Hit It & Quit It!
Bobby Powell looking windswept and cool Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different versions than the original 45s I’m ...
Two Sides of Philly Soul From The Futures
The Futures “Stay With Me” (Gamble, 1972) The Futures “Our Thing” (Amjo, 1970)The Futures “Stay With Me” (Gamble, 1972) Listen to this song on youtube: Our Thing, Stay With MeThis song is available on Musical Episode #009: Singles Mixer v.3 Today we’re doing a double cheeseburger of Philly ...
Funky Political Anthem From Bill Moss
Bill Moss “Sock It To ‘Em Soul Brother” (Amy, 1969) Listen to this song on youtube: Sock It To'Em Soul BrotherThis song is available on Musical Episode #009: Singles Mixer v.3 For many Bill Moss is no secret, Numero did a rather substantial retrospective of his work with the Capsoul Label ...
Two Sides From Mighty Sam (McClain)
Mighty Sam “Good Humor Man” (Amy, 1966)Mighty Sam “Talk To Me, Talk To Me” (Amy, 1967)(Available for listening on the Singles Mixer Volume 3 podcast) Good Evening Internet, we’ve got another couple of hot jams for you tonight on this hot and horrible July evening. Partially influenced by ...
Musical Episode #005: Do Right Women
The Flirtations looking as breathtaking as they sound Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different versions than the original ...
Three Versions Dixon’s “I Don’t Want to Cry”
Ronnie Dyson “I Don’t Wanna Cry” (Columbia, 1970) Available for listening on the Singles Mixer Volume 3 podcast I’m so psyched for today’s post. I have no idea how I came across it but I fell in love with Ronnie Dyson’s track years ago with no knowledge of who he was or of the ...
Searing side of deep soul from New Orleans
Cynthia Sheeler “One Minute Of Your Time” (Phil-La of Soul, 1974) Listen to this song on youtube: One Minute of Your TimeThis song is available on Musical Episode #009: Singles Mixer v.3 Today’s slab of beauty comes from the Cynthia Sheeler on the Phil-La of Soul label. Though ...
Happy Birthday Curtis Mayfield!
The Impressions “Gypsy Woman” (ABC-Paramount, 1961)Major Lance “Girls” (Okeh, 1964)The Fascinations “The Girls Are Out To Get You” (Mayfield, 1967)Curtis Mayfield “Get Down” (Curtom, 1971)Curtis Mayfield “Trippin’ Out” (RSO / Curtom, 1980) Listen to these songs on youtube: Gypsy Woman, ...
Gritty Garage / R&B Mover from The Tarantulas
The Tarantulas “Vera Brown” (Stop, 196?) Listen to this song on youtube: Vera BrownThis song is available on Musical Episode #007: Singles Mixer v.2 Happy Memorial Day to you all, I hope none of you have friends or family out in harm’s way and if you do, may they return safely. Today’s 45 is ...
Sublime Sweet Soul from Texas
The Commands “Hey, It’s Love” (Dynamic, 1966) Listen to this song on youtube: Hey It's LoveThis song is available on Musical Episode #007: Singles Mixer v.2 Please excuse any typos in this post, they’re a result of my unbridled enthusiasm for today’s 45. I have been trying for quite some time to ...
In Memory of The Incredible Duck Dunn
Eddie Purrell “The Spoiler” (Volt, 1964) The Mar-Keys “Last Night” (Stax/Satellite, 1961)Eddie Purrell “The Spoiler” (Volt, 1964)Booker T & The MG’s “Booker-Loo” (Stax, 1966)These tracks can be found on the “Singles Mixer Vol. 2” podcast. I regret that the purpose of today’s post is ...
John Holt’s Take on An Isley Brothers Classic
John Holt “For The Love of You (Part 1)” (Impact, 1975) John Holt is about as big a name as you can get in reggae without being Robert Nesta. As lead singer of the Paragons (and still a pretty young dude) he penned and sang a number of massive hits including Tide is High later covered by ...
Deep Southwestern Soul From Ernie and Eddie
Eddie & Ernie “Outcasts” (Eastern, 1965) This track can be found on the “Singles Mixer Vol. 2” Podcast. I’m glad to be back and more or less recovered from my brief trip overseas and the bummin cold/cough I got while traveling and ready to lay another 45 on you all! Eddie and Ernie were a great ...
Shakin R&B from The Lone Star State’s Luvenia Lewis
Luvenia Lewis “Let Me Be The One” (Suave, 1964) This track can be found on the “Singles Mixer Vol. 2” Podcast. Hailing from Houston, TX, Luvenia had an unfortunately brief recording career, only putting out a handful of singles in the 60’s (and one in the early 70s) both under her given name and ...
Musical Episode #004: Turn It On!
Jayne Mansfield go-go dancing Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different versions than the original 45s I’m referring to ...
Rockin R&B from Ike & Tina Turner
Ike & Tina Turner "Stagger Lee and Billy" (Sue, 1965) Listen to this song on youtube: Stagger Lee and BillyThis song is available on Musical Episode #007: Singles Mixer v.2 For anyone who has read Griel Marcus' excellent book Mystery Train, every version of Stagger Lee that you come across while digging ...
Head Shaking Chicago Soul from Barbara Carr
Barbra Carr “Shake Your Head” (Chess, 1967) This track can be found on the “Singles Mixer Vol. 2” podcast. Holy smokes… Found this record, a one-sided promo, while on a trip to Chicago. While all things (unusual grooves in the record, the title, the misspelling of the name and the co-production ...
Fuzzed-Out Side of Soul from The Equals!
The Equals “Black Skin Blue Eyed Boys” (Shout, 1970) This track can be found on the “Singles Mixer Vol. 2” podcast. Eddy Grant recently got a little shine on this blog for his role in excellent Tony Morgan production “Racial Segregation” from 1973 but for those who don’t know about his ...
Smooth Side From Little Johnny Taylor
Little Johnny Taylor “If You Love Me (Like You Say) (Galaxy, 1964) This track can be found on the ”Singles Mixer Vol. 2“ podcast. One of the most recent standouts from my listening pile was today’s track "If You Love Me (Like You Say)” by our old friend (Little) Johnny Taylor. Today’s Mr. ...
A Side of Sublime Detroit Soul from JJ Barnes
J.J. Barnes “Chains of Love” (Groovesville, 1967) This track can be found on the “Singles Mixer Vol. 2” podcast. J.J. has graced these pages before, but only in a larger mix (see the “You Ain’t Too Cool” mix for probably my favorite track of his “Please Let Me In” on the Ric-Tic label) so I ...
Scorching Side by The Queen of Scorching Soul!
Etta James “The Love of My Man” (Chess, 1971) This track can be found on the “Singles Mixer Vol. 2” podcast. I’m a week or so behind in eulogizing one of my favorite singers of all time. I’ve been busy the past month (along with having some computer problems) so I haven’t been able to keep ...
Funky Football 45 without Gimmicks!
Harvey Scales and The Seven Sounds “Funky Football” (Chess, 1970) This track can be found on the “Singles Mixer Vol. 2” podcast. I’m psyched to present today’s 45: “Funky Football” by the esteemed Harvey Scales and his hard working Seven Sounds. Born in the south then relocated north to ...
Great Side of South American Political Funk
Tony Morgan & Muscle Power “Racial Segregation (Vocal)” (Chess, 1973) This track can be found on the “Singles Mixer Vol. 2” podcast. What wonders the world holds for us, it’s into December and the only blizzard of the season is a month behind us and we’re otherwise enjoying a string of moderate ...
Atlanta’s The Tam’s Biggest Hit
The Tams “What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am?)” (ABC-Paramount, 1964) This track can be found on the “Singles Mixer Vol. 2” podcast. Today’s Thanksgiving post comes courtesy of The Tams. Hailing from Atlanta, GA “What Kind of Fool” was The Tams biggest hit. After some success in the ...
Musical Episode #003: Singles Mixers V.1
Sly and The Family Stone walking us into the future of music Singles Mixer Volume 1. Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn’t have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature ...
Musical Episode #002: You Ain’t Too Cool
Super producer Monk Higgins who oversaw one of todays groovin' 45s! “You Ain’t Too Cool” An hour of Soul and R&B 45s Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn't have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may ...
Heartbreaking Side from Betty Wright
Betty Wright “Girls Can’t Do What The Guys Do” (Alston, 1968)This track can be found on the “Singles Mixer Vol. 2” podcast. For today’s record and this creeping winter I thought we’d head a little south and check out some of the FL based Alston label’s offerings in the shape of Betty Wright’s ...
Crisp Detroit Soul from The Magic Tones
The Magic Tones “Lets Let Our Love Roll On” (Mah’s Records, 1968)This track can be found on the “Singles Mixer Vol. 2” podcast. Nothing to help brighten a pretty dark New England Fall day than a little bit of mid-tempo upbeat Detroit soul. Today’s cold rain and monochrome grey sky is no ...
Romping Side of Soul from OV Wright
O.V. Wright “Working Your Game” (Back Beat, 1968) This track can be found in “Singles Mixer Vol. 1” Early Fall greetings from Western Mass. Getting psyched up for ‘layering weather’ and pumpkins emerging from every nook and cranny. Speaking of nooks and crannies, the record on tap for ...
Oscar Toney Jr’s Version of Turn On Your Love Light
Oscar Toney Jr. “Turn On Your Love Light” (Bell, 1967) This track can be found in “Singles Mixer Vol. 1” With a rainy Friday night upon us it seems fitting to take Bobby ‘Blue’ Bland’s advice and 'turn on the love light’, this particular interpretation of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ...
The Soul-Mates Scorching Side
The Soul-Mates “I Want A Boyfriend (Girlfriend)” (Era, 1963) This track can be found in “Singles Mixer Vol. 1” Today’s serving of brain melting soul comes courtesy of the talents of Brenda Holloway and Robert Jackson who got together for this solitary single as The Soul-Mates on the Era label in ...
Early and Wild Sly Cover of Otis!
Sly and The Family Stone “I Can’t Turn You Loose” (Loadstone, 67/1972) This track can be found in “Singles Mixer Vol. 1” I’m not sure I need to give much biographical information about Sly and The Family Stone. You all have probably heard the story 50 times over (most likely because it’s ...
Righteous Side from Jersey’s The Superlatives
The Superlatives “We’re So Lonely” (Uptite, 1966) This track can be found in “Singles Mixer Vol. 1” Today’s record is a barn storming Jersey City vocal group The Superlatives and their B side “We’re So Lonely." The flip "I Still Love You” was at the time a big regional hit, with ...
Hot James Brown Organ Track!
James Brown and The Famous Flames “Shhhhhhh (For A Little While) (Delta, 1968) This track can be found in "Singles Mixer Vol. 1” Not a whole lot to write about with this one since I think most folks know James Brown. This 45 was issued in the United states on King and is at the end of the era where The ...
Musical Episode #001: Get Yourself Together
Chicago's The Notations are featured in today's mix of upbeat soul 45s. Listen to this podcast on MixcloudListen to this podcast as a Spotify playlist here (though note, spotify doesn't have all / many of the songs featured on the site so some playlists may be incomplete or feature slightly different versions than ...
Frantic Side from Early Days of The Stylistics
The Stylistics “Let The Junkie Bust The Pusher” 45 (Sebring, 1970) In 1968 The Stylistics were born from the ashes of rival Philadelphia high school singing groups The Monarchs and The Percussions with departing members from each group moving on to careers, college and the armed services. The remaining ...
Funky Soul From Chicago’s Classetts
The Classetts “I’ve Got To Space” (Ultra-Class Records, 1973) Today brings an absolutely choice funk 45 on the Chicago based label Ultra-Class courtesy of the Classetts. Though billed as the Classetts, usually an all male group, on this record they joined by the awesome talents of Georgianna McCoy ...
Storming Side of Chicago Soul from Mamie Galore
This is one of my favorite 45s of all time and one look at the label should give you an idea why! Co-written by Chicago titan Jerry Butler, produced by the legendary Monk Higgins who would chart that year with his own quirky instrumental Who-Dun-It? on the same label. Born Mamie Louise Davis, she cut her ...
Side of Upbeat Philly Soul from The Intruders
The Intruders “All The Time” (Excel, 1966) This track can be found in “Singles Mixer Vol. 1” Weather appropriate track for everyone on the Eastern Seaboard enduring the lashing or licking that Hurricane Irene has been dropping on us over the past couple days. This is an early ...
Howlin’ Wolf with Some Rowdy Blues
Howlin Wolf “Do The Do” 45 Chess (1971) This track can be found in “Singles Mixer Vol. 1” Clocking in at just over two minutes this slice of electric blues sure as sugar gets a whole lot done. Sounding like a a recycling truck formed a marching band just to jam at double time with Howlin’ ...