If you were from 'up north' of England, and you weren't into Soul music, or it's cousin R & B, people would sneer at you on the street. The working classes identified with black America, we didn't have a pot to piss in and the music needed to be real and mostly danceable...and dance we did. This is a record of that music as I saw it.

RHYTHM & BLUES: Popular music starts here, soul, house, motown....

I was living in NYC and my cuz Geoff was in Canada—I’d wangled a flight back home to Walney Island, ostensibly to see my folks, but really to liberate his cache of 60s soul singles. In his day Geoff was Top Mod in town, kinda like Stings roll in Quadraphinia. Punters lined up at his door to buy and exchange rare wax. I talked my way past his mum, and squirreled the...(continued below)
PLAYLIST
Darlene Love: Wait Till My Bobby Gets Home (1963)
The Precision's: If This Is Love I'd Rather Be Lonely (67) 
The Bandwagon: Breaking Down The Walls Of Heartache 7” (68)
Chuck Jackson & Maxine Brown: Can't Get You Outa My Sight (65)
Wilson Pickett: Nine And A Half Won't Do 66)
Doris Troy: Just One Look (64)
Maurice & Mac: You Left The Water Running (68)
Rex Garvin & The Mighty Cravers: Sock It J.B. 66)
Don Conway & The Goodtimers: Yor Love Is Like A See-Saw  (66)
Bobby Williams: Baby I Need Your Love (68)
Percy Sledge: Outa Left Field (67)
Freddie Knight: Been Loving You So Long (72)
Sam Cooke: Cool Train (63)
The Staple Singers: I'll Take You There (72)
Rufus Thomas: Willy Nilly (66)
Sharon Tandy: Life Is Not A Simple Matter (68)
Billy Stewart: Because I Love You (65)
Willie Mitchell: Buster Brown (68)
Sam Cooke: Twistin' The Night Away (62)
Wilson Pickett: It's All Over (65)
Don Convay & The Goodtimers: Somebody To Love You (66)
Billy Stewart: Mountain Of Love (65)
Sharon Tandy: Hurry Hurry Choo Choo (68)
Lou Lawton: I'm Searching For My Soul (66)
Rufus Thomas: Sure Gonna Mess Him Up (66)
Little Richard: I Don't Know What You Got (65)
The Staple Singers: I'm Just Another Soldier (72)
Tony Clark: This Heart Of Mine (65)
Doris Willingham: Lost Again (68)
Eddie Floyd: Will I Be The One (67)
Willie Tee: Walking Up A One Way Street (66)
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes: I Miss You Part I (72)
Jimmy James: You Showed Me The Way (67)
The Gospel Classics: You Need Faith (68)
Garnet Mimms: Looking For You (66)
Jackie Wilson: Baby Work Out (63)
The Esquires: And Get Away (67)
Ernie K. Doe: Dancing Man (68)
Betty Everett: Getting Mighty Crowded (64)
Willie Mitchell: Gonna Be Alright (65)
Carla Thomas: Something Good (67)
The Soul Brothers Six: Some Kinda Wonderful (67)
Jimi James & The Vagabonds: No Good To Try (67)
Willie Tee: Thank You John (66)
Eddie Floyd: Set My Soul On Fire (67)
Doris Willingham: You Can't Do That (68)
Wilson Pickett: Don't Fight It (65)
The Velvelettes: Needle In A Haystack (64)
Lou Lawton: Doing The Philly Dog (66)
The Gospel Classics: Love, That’s What We Need (68)
The Raisins: Ain't That Lovin You (67)
Tony Clark: The Entertainer (65)
Garnett Mimms: Take Good Care Of You (66)
Sly & The Family Stone: Dance To The Music (68)
Jackie Wilson: What Good Am I Without You(67)
Darlene Love: Today I Met The Boy I'm Gonna Marry (63)
The Precision's: You'll Soon Be Gone (67)
The Bandwagon: Dancing Master (68)
Chuck Jackson & Maxine Brown: Don't Go (65)
Wilson Pickett: Danger Zone (66)
Doris Troy: What You Gonna Do About It (64)
Ernie K. Doe: Later For Tomorrow (68)
Freddie Knight: Lean On Me (72)
Betty Everett: Chained To A Memory (64)
Percy Sledge: It Can't Be Stopped (67)
Carla Thomas: It Started To Grow (67)
Maurice & Mac: You're The One (68)
Soul Brothers Six: I'll Be Loving You (67)
Bobby Williams: Try It Again (68)
The Esquires: Everybody's Laughing (67)
Sam Cooke: Frankie & Johnny (63)
Willie Mitchell: Soul Serenade (68)
(continued from above)...precious singles out, flew back, made this tape, all before handing them over. This was a four side cassette, a and b side extravaganza, but here it is in one three hour session , with all the scratches and surface noise, because “life has surface noise too.”

SOUL R&B SINGLES: The original 45's with all the scratches & clicks. fab!

R & B TODAY: I’m glad to report that R & B is back, beautiful and very much an international affair. This mixtape features amongst others The Floacist, Emeli Sande, Outcast and Adrian Young who features the cameo vocals of William Hart of Delfonics fame.  So turn on the stereo, insert the headphone jack and crank up the volume,this is something special for you.
PLAYLIST
The Floacist & Raheem DeVaughn: Start Again
37th State & Keziah Jones: Invisible Hands
Ralph Falcon & Victoria Wilson James: Swim
Faze Action: Samba
Adrian Young The Delfonics William Hart: Stop And Look
Emeli Sande: Mountains
Anthony Hamilton: Woo
Outcast: Prototype
M.J. Cole: Guess I Was A Fool
Robert Glasper Experiment & Emeli Sandé: Somebody Else
Curtis Harding: Next Time
Lee Fields, The Expressions: Wish You Were Heren
Laura Izibor: Don't Stay
William Bell: The Three of Me (’16)
Rebecca Ferguson: Nothing's Real But Love
Paloma Faith: Just Be

R & B TODAY: Floacist, Adrian Young, Emeli Sande, Outcast, Lee Fields...

TAMLA MOTOWN starts with Barret Strong’s, Money, from ‘59, and including the almost forgotten David Ruffin track ‘My Whole World Ended’...we called it ‘Tamla’ back then, but time has weathered it down to Motown…enjoy in joy.
PLAYLIST
Barret Strong: Money (That's What I Want) (59)
The Marvelettes: Playboy – Playboy (62)
Marvin Gay: Stubborn Kind Of Fellow (62)
The Miracles: You Really Got A Hold On Me (62)
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas: Come And Get These Memories (63)
The Four Tops: The Same Old Song (65)
The Supremes: Baby Love (64)
The Miracles: Mickey's Monkey (63)
Marvin Gaye: Can I Get A Witness (63)
Little Stevie Wonder: Uptight (Everything’s Alright) (65)
The Temptations: Ain't To Proud To Beg (66)
The Supremes: Reflections – Single (67)
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles: Tears Of A Clown (70)
The Four Tops: I Can't Help Myself (65)
David Ruffin: My Whole World Ended (69)
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas: Jimmie Mack (67)
The Jackson Five: I Want You Back (69)
Marvin Gaye: Heard It Though The Grapevine (68)
Mary Wells: My Guy (64)
The Temptations: I Know I'm Losing You (66)
Edwin Starr: War (70)
The Marvelettes: Don't Mess With Bill (65)
Stevie Wonder: For Once In My Life (68)
The Temptations: My Girl (64)
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas: Heat Wave (63)
The Undisputed Truth: Smiling Faces (69)
Diana Ross: I'm Coming Out (80)
The Four Tops: Standing In the Shadows Of Love (66)
Tammy Terrell & Marvin Gaye: Nothing Like The Real Thing (68)
Marvelettes: Beechwood 4-5789 (62)
The Supremes: You Keep Me Hanging On (68)
The Jackson 5: Skywriter (73)
Gladys Knight And The Pips: I Heard It Through The Grapevine (67)
Stevie Wonder: My Cherie Amour (69)
Edwin Star: Twenty Five Miles (68) 
The Detroit Spinners: For All We Know (67)
Diana Ross: Reach Out And Touch Somebody (70)
Michael Jackson: Human Nature – Thriller (81)
The Spinners: What More Could A Boy Ask For (79)
Diana Ross: Remember Me (71)
The Monitors: Cry (64)
Mary Wells: Bye Bye Baby (60)
Eddie Kendricks: Darling Come Back Home (73)
The Miracles: Way Over There (60)
Stevie Wonder: Ain't That Asking For Trouble (66)
Singing Sammi & Sherri Taylor: That's Why I Love You So (59)
Mary Wilson & Supremes: Up The Ladder To The Roof (70)
Tammy Terrell & Marvin Gaye: Ain't No Mountain High Enough (67)
Junior Walker & The All Stars: What Does It Take To Win Your Love (69)
Michael Jackson: Wanna Be Starting Something (82) 
Mary Wells: Drop In The Bucket (63)
Barrett Strong: Oh I Apologize (59)
Syreeta: Cause We've Ended As Lovers (74)
Junior Walker & The All Stars: How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You (66)
Smoky Robinson: I Second That Emotion (67)
The Jackson 5: I'll Be There (70)
Singin Sammi & Sherri: Oh Lover (59)
Jimmy Ruffin: What Becomes Of The Brocken Hearted (66)
Smokey Robinson: Tracks Of My Tears (65)
Tammy Terrell & Marvin Gaye: Your All I Need To Get By (68)
Gladys Knight & The Pips: If I Were Your Women
Michael Jackson: Got To Be There (71)
Junior Walker & The All Stars: Shotgun (65)
Jimmy Ruffin: Baby I've Got It (66)
Temptations & The Supremes: I'm Gonna Make You Love Me (69)
Detroit Spinners: I'll Always Love You (65)

TAMLA MOTOWN: There Ain’t No Sound Like Motown...and here is Part I.

MEMPHIS EMPHASIS: The very best of Hi Records, Al Green and friends.
A playlist of classics from Hi Records, this is the sound of Memphis. Most suitable as an after dinner re-energizer.
PLAYLIST
Ann Peebles: I Can't Stand The Rain (73)
Al Green: I'm Still In Love With You (72)
Otis Clay: Trying To Live My Life Without You (72)
Don Bryant: Don't Turn Your Back And Me (65)
Bill Black Combo: Smoky Part II
Ann Peebles: Walk Away (69)
Sly Johnson: We Did It (72)
O.V. Wright: Into The Something (77)
William Bell: Forgot To Be Your Lover (68)
The Soul Children: The Sweeter He Is (69)
Shack: Too Many Lovers (71)
Al Green: Can't Get Next To You Babe (70)
Erma Coffee: You Make Me What I Am (73)
Sly Johnson: Take Me To The River (75)
The Newcomers: Pin The Tail (71)
Ann Peebles: Breaking Up Someone’s Home (72)
The Bill Black Combo: Don’t Be Cruel (60)
The Staple Singers: Respect Yourself (71)
Otis Clay: I Die A Little Each Day (73)
The Emotions: Shoutin' Out Love (68)
Al Green: Call Me (73)
Ann Peebles: I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down 72)
The Hi Rhythms: On The Loose (76)
Clarence Carter: Too Weak To Fight (68)
Tyrone Davis: Can I Change Your Mind (68)
Jackie Moore: Precious Precious (70)
Wilson Pickett: Green Grass (71)
Blue Magic: Fashion Show (74)
The Spinners: They Can't Stop it (75)
George Jackson: Aretha Sing One For Me (72)
Aretha Franklin: Day Dreamin' (72)
Willie Mitchell: 20-75 (67)

MEMPHIS EMPHASIS: The very best of Hi Records, Al Green and friends.

STAX OF WAX PART 1960-1964: Soul...the early years...come on,  get your groove on. Northern soul is a dance movement that emerged in the north of England in the 1960s. It was driven by a particular style of American soul, and the Stax label was a huge part of its sound. This was truly a remarkable period in American music; an historic moment when despite segregation, black and white musicians worked together to produce music... (continued below)
PLAYLIST 1960 - 1964
The Veltones: Fool In Love (63)
Carla & Rufus Thomas: Cause I Love You (60)
The Chips: Make Me Feel So Good (61)
Prince Conley: I'm Going Home (61)
Carla Thomas: Gee Whiz (60)
The Mar-Keys: Last Night (61)
Barbara Stevens: The Life I Live (61)
William Bell: Formula Of Love (61)
Rufus Thomas: Don't Believe (61)
The Canes: Why Should I Suffer The Blues (62)
Carla Thomas: A Love Of My Own (61)
The Mar-Keys: About Noon (61)
The Tonnettes: No Tears (62)
Barbara Stevens: Wait A Minute (62)
The Del-Rios: Just Across The Street (62)
William Bell: Any Other Way (62)
Carla Thomas: Mama (Wish Me Luck) (61)
The Tonnettes: Teardrop Sea (62)
The Mar-Keys: The Morning After (61)
Barbara Stephens: That's The Way It Is (62)
Otis Redding: These Arms Of Mine (62)
William Bell: Told You So (63)
Carla Thomas: Kinda Think He Does (61)
The Triumphs: Burnt Biscuits (61)
The Del Rios: There's A Love (62)
Rufus Thomas: Can't Ever Let You Go (62)
Deanie Parker & Valadors: Imaginary Guy (63)
Oscar Mack: Don't Be Afraid Of Love (63)
Booker T & The M.G's: Behave Yourself (62)
Carla Thomas: I'll Bring It On Home To You 
Rufus Thomas: Do The Dog (63)
Bobby Marchen: What Can I Do (63)
Otis Redding: That's What My Heart Needs (63)
The Astors: What Can't It Be (63)
Cheryl & Pam Johnson: That's My Guy (63)
Mar Keys: Pop-Eye Stroll (62)
Rufus Thomas: Walking The Dog (63)
Eddie Kirk: Them Bones (63)
Carla Thomas: What A Fool I've Been (63)
William Bell: Someone Mentioned Your Letter (63)
The Mar-Keys: What's Happening (62)
Otis Redding: Pain In My Heart (63)
Bobby Marchen: You Don't Do Right (64)
Deanie Parker: You Don't Do Right (64)
Rufus Thomas: Can Your Monkey Do The Dog (64)
The Draples: Wonder (When Your Come) (64)
Floyd Newman: Frog Stomp (63)
William Bell: Who Will Take Tomorrow (64)
Eddie Jefferson: I Don't Want You (64)
Otis Redding: Come To Me (64)
Rufus & Carla Thomas: That's Some Good (64)
Barbara And Browns: Big Party (64)
Oscar Mark: Dream Girl (64)
The Bar Keys: Foxy (64)
Nick Charles: Sunday Jealous (62)
(continued from above) ...that is as relevant today as it was back then. For those who want to delve further into this subject, I recommend Robert Gordon’s book, Respect Yourself. This first installment runs from 1960 to 1964…great for after dinner with friends…serve “chilled.”

STAX PART I: Soul the early years, Muscles Scholes provide the groove.

STAX ON WAX PART II 1963 - 1966: ...enter Otis.
Here is the second part of my Stax, Atlantic et al collection Enjoy in joy.
PLAYLIST
Otis Redding: Don't Leave Me This Way (63)
Dorothy Williams: Closer To Me Baby (64)
William Bell: I'll Show You (63)
Rufus & Carla Thomas: The Night Time Is The Right Time (64)
The Draples: Young Man (64)
The Mar-Keys: Bo-Time (63)
Carla Thomas: No Time To Lose (64)
Ivory Joe Hunter: Can't Explain How (64)
Wendy Rene: After Laughter, Tears (64)
Otis Redding: Security (64)
The Van-Dells: Honey Dripper (64)
Rufus Thomas: Jump Back (64)
Barbara & The Browns: In My Heart (64)
David Porter: Can't When I Want (65)
Carla Thomas: A Women’s Love (64)
The Fleets: Please Return To Me (64)
The Cobras: Restless (64)
The Mad Lads: Sidewalk Surf (64)
Otis Redding: Chained And Bound (64)
Carla Thomas: How Do You Quit (65)
Gorgeous George: The Biggest Fool n Town (65)
Barbara Brown: My Lover (65)
Booker T & The M.G.'s: Home Grown(63)
The Admirals: Got You On My Mind (65)
Rufus Thomas: Little Sally Walker (65)
Wendy Rene: Give You What I Got (65)
Otis Redding That's How Strong (64)
Eddie Kirk: The Hawk Part I (63)
Sam & Dave: A Place No One Can Find (65)
Booker T & The M.G's: Chinese Checkers (63)
William Bell: Crying By Myself (65)
Carla Thomas: Look, Stop What Your Doing (65)
Otis Redding: I'm Depending On You (65)
The Del-Rays: Don't Let Her Be Your Baby (65)
Wendy Rene: Bar-B-Q (64)
Johnny Jenkins: Spunky (64)
Otis Redding: Mr Pitiful (64)
Sam & Dave: Goodnight Baby (65)
Rufus Thomas: The World Is Round (65)
The Astors: In The Twilight Zone (65)
Booker T & The M.G's: Jelly Bread (63)
Ruby Johnson: I'll Run Your Hurt Away (66)
Johnnie Taylor: I Had A Dream: (66)
The Mad Lads: Don't Shop Around (65)
The Premiers: Make It Me (65)
Rufus Thomas: Somebody Stole My Dog (64)
Booker T & The M.G's: Mo' Onions (63)
Sam & Dave: I'll Take What I Want (65)
Carla Thomas: Comfort Me (65)
Otis Redding: I Can't Turn You Loose (65)
Eddie Floyd: Things Are Getting Better Baby (66)
The Astors: Candy (65)
Rufus & Carla Thomas: Birds & Bees (66)
Billy & The King Bees: Bango (63)

STAX: PART II: Booker T & The M.G's, Sam & Dave & enter Otis Redding.

STAX IN WAX: Part III 1965 - 1968
PLAYLIST
Otis Redding: I’ve Been Loving You Too Long (68)
Rufus & Carla Thomas: When You Move You Lose (65)
William Bell: Share What You Got (66)
Albert King: Laundromat Blues (66)
Mable John: Your Good Thing Is About To End (66)
Johnnie Taylor: I've Got To Love Someone (66)
Sir Isaac & The Do Dads: Blue Groove (65)
Otis Redding  & Carla Thomas: Knock On Wood (67)
Carla Thomas: B.A.B.Y. Baby (66)
The Mad Lads: Sugar Sugar (66)
The Bar Keys: Philly Dog (66)
The Four Shells: Hot Dog (66)
Sam & Dave: I Wasn't Going To Tell Nobody (66)
Rufus Thomas: Willy Nilly (65)
William Bell: Marching Off To War (66)
Sam & Dave: Soothe Me (Live In London) (67)
Booker T & The M.G.'s: Be My Lady (65)
Sam & Dave: You Got Me Hummin' (66)
Eddie Floyd: Raise Your Hand (67)
Carla Thomas: Let Me Be Good To You (66)
Otis Redding: Just One More Day (65)
Ruby Johnson: Come To Me Darling (66)
Booker T & The M.G.'s: My Sweet Potato (66)
Albert King: Oh Pretty Women (66)
Mable John: You Taking Up Another Man (66)
William Bell: Everyone Loves A Winner (67)
Carla Thomas: When Tomorrow Comes (67)
Johnnie Taylor: Little Blue Bird (66)
Booker T & The M.G's: Booker Loo (66)
Otis Redding: Satisfaction (66)
Rufus Thomas: Sisters Got A Boyfriend (66)
Mad Lads: I Want Someone (66)
Carla Thomas: Something Good (67)
The Memphis Nomads: Don't Pass Judgement (68)
The Bar Keys: Grab It Part 1 (63)
Otis Redding: My Lovers Prayer (66)
Ruby Johnson: Where My Love Comes Down (66)
Albert King: Crosscut Saw (66)
Johnnie Taylor: Toe Hold (66)
William Bell: Never Like This Before (66)
Johnnie & The Darlings: How Much Of A Treat (67)
Eddie Floyd: Love Is A Doggone Good Thing (67)
Mable John: I'm A Good Girl Now (67)
Booker  T & The M.G's: Can't Be Still (64)
The Mad Lads: I Want A Girl (66)
Sir Mac Rice: Love Sickness (67
Rufus Thomas: Sophisticated Sassy (67)
Johnnie Taylor: Ain't That Lovin' You (67)
The Bar Keys: Give Everybody Some (67)
Carla Thomas: I Will Always Have Faith (67)
C.L. Blast: I'm Glad To Do It (67)
The Mar Keys: Sac-O-Woe (64)

STAX: PART III: Mable John, William Bell, Albert King, Johnnie Taylor et al.

STAX & WAX PART IV 1967 -1968
PLAYLIST
Rufus Thomas: Memphis Train (68)
Eddie Floyd: Big Bird (68)
Judy Clay: Can't Run Away from A Heart (67)
Otis Redding The Glory Of Love (67)
The Mad Lads: I Don't Want To Lose Your Love (67)
Mable John: Same Time Same Place (67)
Albert King:  Cold Feet (67)
The Astors: Daddy Didn't Tell Me (67)
C.L. Blast: Double Up (67)
Johnnie Taylor: Next Time (68)
Jeannie & The Darlings: Hang Me Now (68)
Derek Martin: Soul Power (68)
Linda Lyndell: Bring Your Love Back (68)
Bobby Wilson: Let Me Down Slow (68)
The Mad Lads: Patch My Heart (66)
Sam & Dave: Wrap It Up  (68)
William Bell: Every Man Ought To Have A… (68)
Rufus Thomas: Down To My House (68)
Jeannie & The Darlin's: Soul Girl (68)
The Bar Keys: Hard Days Night (68)
Otis Redding: Love You More Than Words Can Say (67)
Ruby Johnson: If Ever I Need Love (67)
Johnny Taylor: Somebody’s Sleeping In My Bed (67)
Johnny Daye: What To Do For Satisfaction (67)
Carla Thomas: Pick Up The Pieces (67)
Albert King: Born Under A Bad Sign (67)
Same + Dave: I Can't Stand Up (67)
Eddie Floyd: Don't Rock The Boat (67)
The Mad Lads: My Inspiration (67)
Booker T + The M.G's: Jam Jenkins Place (67)
Mable John: Wait You Dog (67)
Otis Redding: Fa Fa Fa (Sad Song) (66)
Eddie Floyd: Saturday Night (67)
Carla Thomas: A Dime A Dozen (68)
Otis Redding: The Happy Song (Dum Dum) (68)
Johnnie Taylor: I Ain't Particular (68)
Sam + Dave I Thank You (68)
Albert King: (I Love) Lucy (68)
Mable John: Don't Hit Me No More (67)
The Charmels: I'll Gladly Take You Back (67)
Eddie Purell: The Spoiler (67)
Ollie + The Nightingales: Sure Thing (68)
Jeannie + The Darlings: Later (68)
The Mad Lads: Whatever Hurts You (68)
Mable John: Able Mable (68)
The Charmels: So Long As I've Got You (68)
William Bell: Tribute To The King (68)
Otis Redding: Shake (Live In London) (68)
Otis Redding: Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay (68)

STAX PART IV: Rufus Thomas, Judy Clay, Johnnie Taylor, Sam & Dave....

LOVE GROOVIN: MESS AROUND
If you're unfamiliar with  these names, it’s time to get it on, and let the leaping begin. Best served at night in a smoky bar… the music sounds as fresh as ever.
PLAYLIST  •  R & B  1947- 1956
Joe Morris: Love Groovin'  (47)
Tiny Grimes: That Old Black Magic (47)
Ruth Brown: So Long (49)
Harry Van Walls: Tah Nah Nah (49)
Stick McGhee: Drinking Wine (47)
Frank Culley: Cole Slaw (49)
Joe Turner: The Chill Is On (51)
The Clovers: Fool Fool Fool (51)
Ruth Brown: 5-10-15 Hours (53)
Ray Charles: The Midnight Hour (52)
Tiny Grimes: Annie Laurie (48)
The Cardinals: Wheel Of Fortune (51)
Clyde McPhatter & Drifters: Whatcha (53)
LaVern Baker: Soul On Fire (53)
Joe Turner: Chains Of Love (51)
The Clovers: Don't You Know I Love You (51)
Tiny Grimes: Midnight Special (48)
Professor Longhair: Hey Little Girl
Ruth Brown: Tear Drops From My Eyes
Joe Turner: Sweet Sixteen
Joe Morris: The Applejack
Stick McGhee: One Monkey Don't Stop
The Clovers:One Mint Julip
Ray Charles: This Little Girl Of Mine
Lavern Baker: Tomorrow Night
Willis Jackson: Gators Groove
Ruth Brown: Daddy Daddy
The Clovers: Ting A Ling
Joe Turner: Flip Flop And Fly
Joe Morris: Anytime Anywhere
Ray Charles: Mess Around
The Clovers: Lovey Dovey
Ruth Brown: I'll Get Along Somehow
The Cardinals: Should I Know

LOVE GROOVIN • MESS AROUND: 1947-1956

SHA BOOM
PLAYLIST  •  
R & B 1952- 1958
Big Joe Turner: Honey Hush
Ray Charles: I Got A Women
Ruth Brown: Moma He Treats Me Mean
The Clovers: Good Lovin'
Professor Longhair: Tipitina 
LaVern Baker: Twidlee Dee
The Chords: Sha Boom
Tommy Ridgeley: Jam Up 
The Drifters: Adorable
Ruth Brown: Wild Young Men
The Cardinals: The Door Is Still Open
Ray Charles: A Fool For You
LaVern Baker: Play It Fair
Joe Turner: Chicken & The Hawk
Chuck Willis: C. C Rider
Clyde McPhatter: Without Love There Is Nothing
Ray Charles: Hallelujah I Love Her So
The Drifters: Ruby Baby
Joe Turner: Corrina Corrina
The Clovers: Love Love Love
Ray Charles: Drown In My Tears
LaVern Baker: Jim Dandy
Chuck Willis: Billie & Dupree
The Coasters: Down In Mexico
The Cookies: In Paradice
The Diamonds: Eager For Your Kisses
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters: Money Honey
Ray Charles: Lonely Avenue
The Clovers: Devil Or Angel
Ruth Brown: Lucky Lips
The Drifters: Fools Fall In Love
Chuck Willis: It's Too Late
Ivory Joe Hunter: Empty Arms
Clyde McPhatter & Drifters: Honey Love
The Coasters: Searching

SHA BOOM • HONEY HUSH: 1952-1958

STAND BY ME: Ben E. King, Solomon Burke, Barbara Lewis, William Bell...
PLAYLIST
Ben E. King: Stand By Me
Solomon Burke: Cry To Me
The Drifters: There Goes My Baby
LaVern Baker: Saved
William Bell: Don't Miss Your Water
The Mar Keys: Last Night
The Ikettes: I'm Blue (The Gong Gong Song)
Ben E. King: Don't Play That Song
Ray Charles: What I Say Pt 1-2
Otis Redding: These Arms Of Mine
Solomon Burke: If You Need Me
Barbara Lewis: Hello Stranger
The Falcons: I Found A Love
LaVern Baker: Se See Rider
Ben E. King: I (Who Have Nothing)
Ray Charles: Greenbacks
Joe Turner: Shake Rattle And Roll
Joe Turner: The Midnight Special
The Bobettes: Mr. Earl
Chuck Willis: Hang Up My R&R Shoes
Ray Charles: Let The Good Times Roll
Clyde McPhatter: Lovers Question
LaVern Baker: I Cried A Tear
The Drifters: Dance With Me
The Robins: Smoky Joes Cafe
The Coaster: Young Blood
Chuck Willis: What Am I Living For?
Ben E. King: Amour
Clyde McPhatter + Drifters: Such A Night
Ray Charles: The Right Time
The Drifters: The Magic Moment
Carla Thomas: Gee Wiz
Solomon Burke: Just Out Of Reach
Ben E. King: Young Boy Blues
The Coasters: Poison Ivy

STAND BY ME • SE SEE RIDER: 1959-1967

SPANISH HARLEM: Atlantic 1962-1968 Parts 7&8
PLAYLIST
Ben E. King: Spanish Harlem
The Drifters: Up On The Roof
Chris Kenner: Land Of A Thousand Dances
Rufus Thomas: Walking The Dog
Esther Philips: Release Me
Don Convey: Mercy Mercy
Nat Kendrick And The Swans: Mashed Potato
Otis Redding: Mr Pitiful
Don Convay: See-Saw
Sam & Dave: You Don't Know Like I Know
Barbra Lewis: Baby I'm Yours
Percy Sledge: When A Man Loves A Women
The Capitals: Cool Jerk
Willie Tee: Teasing You
Aretha Franklin: The Way I Love You
The Drifters: On Broadway
Booket T & The MG's: Hip Hug Her
Otis Redding + Carla Thomas: Tramp
Wilson Pickett: Funky Broadway
Arthur Conley: Sweet Soul Music
Eddie Floyd: Knock On Wood
Esther Philips: And I Love Him
Joe Tex: Hold What You've Got
Otis Redding: I've Been Loving You For Too Long
Aretha Franklin: Respect
Sam & Dave: Hold On I'm Coming
Jimmy Hughes: Neighbor Neighbor
Wilson Pickett: Mustang Sally
Clarence Carter: Slip Away
Otis Redding: Try A Little Tenderness
Sam & Dave: Soul Man
The Drifters: Under The Boardwalk
Aretha Franklin: Do Right Women, Do Right Man

SPANISH HARLEM • TRAMP: 1962-1968

CHAIN OF FOOLS: Atlantic Years  1966-1974 Parts 9-10
PLAYLIST
Aretha Franklin: Chain Of Fools
The Spinners: I'll Be Around
Roberta Flack: Feel Like Making Love
Brook Benton: Rainy Night In Georgia
Clarence Carter: Patches
King Floyd: Groove Me
The Beginning Of The End: Funky Nassau
Aretha Franklin: Don't Play That Song
The Spinners: Mighty Love
Donny Hathaway: The Ghetto
Major Harris: Love Won't Let Me Wait
The Persuaders: It's A Thin Line Between Love And Hate
Flack & Hathaway: You Got A Friend
Aretha Franklin: Baby I Love You
Wilson Pickett: I'm In Love
Sam & Dave: Something's Wrong With My Babe
Tyrone Davis: Turning Back The Hands Of Time
R.B. Greaves: Take A Letter Marie
Betty Wright: Clean Up Women
The Spinners: Could it Be I'm Falling In Love
Flack & Hathaway:Where Is The Love
Arertha Franklin: Rock Steady
Johnny Taylor: It's Cheaper To Keep Her
Rance Allan: Ain't No Need Of Cryin'
Carla Thomas: I Like What You Do To Me
Rufus Thomas Do The Push N Pull
Otis Redding: Respect
Aretha Franklin: Think
Wilson Pickett: Land Of A Thousand Dances

CHAIN OF FOOLS • SOUL STEW: 1966-1974

PLAYLIST
Roy Brown Saturday Night (56)
T-Bone Walker: Say Pretty Baby (51)
Patti Ann: Chitty Boom 
Amos Milburn: One Scotch One Bourbon (53)
David Bartholomew: Who Drank My Beer While I Was In The Rear (52)
The Five Keys: Serve Another Round (53)
Thurston Harris & Rufus Hunter: Purple Stew (58)
Fatso & Flaire: Rock N Roll Drive In (56)
Fats Domino: Let The Four Winds Blow (61)
The Golden Gate Quartet: When You Smile
Levern Baker: It's So Fine (53)
Little Milton: If Walls Could Talk
Lowell Fulsom: Trouble Trouble (55)
Muddy Waters: 19 Years Old (58)
Etta James: Don't Cry Baby (61)
The Dells: Run For Cover (66)
Chuck Berry: Havana Moon / Berry Pickin' (56)
Amos Milburn: Chicken Shack Boogie (47)
Thursten Harris: Do What You Did (58)
Jimmy Liggins: I Ain't Drunk (54)
Shirley & Lee: The Flirt (57)
Billie Holiday: Detour Ahead (58)
Lloyd Glenn: Chick-A-Boo (55)
Earl King: Trick Bag (62)
Louis Jordan: Messy Bessy (?)
The Showman: Country Fool (61)
Illinois Jacquet: Blow Illinois Blow (47)
Betty James: A Little Mixed Up (61)
T.V Slim: Flat Foot Sam (57)
Memphis Slim: Guess I'm A Fool (50)
Chuck Berry: Wee Wee Hours (55)
Little Milton: Good To Me
Muddy Waters: Going Back To Memphis (67)
Etta James: Don't Get Around Much Anymore (61)
The Dells: Stay In My Corner (65)

I AIN'T DRUNK...I'M DRINKING: One Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer...loaded.

PLAYLIST
 Barret Strong: Money (That's What I Want)(59)
The Marvelettes: Playboy(62)
Marvin Gaye: Stubborn Kind Of Fellow (62)
The Miracles: You Really Got A Hold On Me (61)
Martha Reeves & Vandellas: Come And Get These Memories (63)
The Four Tops: The Same Old Song (65)
The Supremes: Baby Love(64)
Little Stevie Wonder: Uptight (Everything’s Alright) (65)
The Temptations: Ain't To Proud To Beg (66) 
The Supremes: Reflections – Single (67)
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles: Tears Of A Clown (67)
David Ruffin: My Whole World Ended (69)
 The Jackson Five: I Want You Back (69)
Marvin Gaye: Heard It Though The Grapevine (68)
Mary Wells: My Guy – Mary Wells (64)
Edwin Starr: War – War & Peace (70)       
Diana Ross: I'm Coming Out (80)
Tammy Terrell & Marvin Gaye: Nothing Like The Real Thing (68)
The Marvelettes: Beechwood 4-5789 (62) 
The Supremes: Nathen Jones (71)  
The Jackson 5: Skywriter (73) 
The Spinners: I'll Be Around (73) 
Junior Walker & The All Stars: Shotgun (65)
 The Monitors: Cry (64) 
Eddie Kendricks: Darling Come Back Home (73)
 Singing Sammi & Sherri Taylor: That's Why I Love You So (59) 
Mary Wilson & Supremes: Up The Ladder To The Roof (70) 
Syreeta: Cause We've Ended As Lovers (74)
Junior Walker & All Stars: How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You (66) Jimmy Ruffin: What Becomes Of The Brocken Hearted (66)
 Brenda Holloway: Every Little Bit Hurts (64) 
Gladys Knight & The Pips: Midnight Train to Georgia (73) 
DeBarge: Rhythm of the Night (85)
 Marvin Gaye: What’s Going On (73) 
High Inergy: Can't Turn Me Off (In the Middle of Turning Me on) (78) 
Stevie Wonder: Higher Ground (73)
 Eddie Kendricks: Keep On Trucking (73) 
Jr Walker: Tune Up (65)

WWW Tamla July 23 '20

WORLDWIDE: There Ain't No Sound Like MOTOWN, aka Tamla...dope!

Darlene Love: Wait Till My Bobby Gets Home – The Single 7” (63)
The Precisions: If This Is Love I'd Rather Be Lonely – Single 7” (67) 
The Bandwagon: Breaking Down The Walls Of Heartache 7” (68)
Chuck Jackson & Maxine Brown: Can't Get You Outa My Sight 7” (65)
 Wilson Pickett: Nine And A Half Won't Do – The Single 7” (66)
Doris Troy: Just One Look – The Single 7” (64) 
Rex Garvin & The Mighty Cravers: Sock It J.B. – The Single 7” (66) 
Percy Sledge: Outa Left Field – The Single 7” (67)
 Sharon Tandy: Love Is Not A Simple Affair – The Single 7” (68)
Billy Stewart: Because I Love You – The Single 7” (65)
 Don Convay &  The Goodtimers: Somebody To Love You – Single (66) 
Lou Lawton: I'm Searching For My Baby – The Single 7” (66) 
Willie Tee: Walking Up A One Way Street – The Single 7” (66)
 Eddie Floyd: Will I Be The One – The Single (65) 
Jimmy James & The Vagabonds: You Showed Me The Way Single (??) 
Gospel Classics:You Need More Faith – The Single (??)
 Garnet Mimms: Looking For You – The Single 7” (66)
 Tony Clark: This Heart Of Mine – The Single 7” (65)
  Doris (Duke)Willingham: Lost Again – The Single 7” (68)
 The Esquires: And Get Away – The Single 7” (67)
 FT: Ad Break & Station ID To Hour Two
 Jackie Wilson: Baby Work Out – The Single 7” (63)
 Betty Everett: Getting Mighty Crowded – The Single 7” (64)
 Ernie K. Doe: Dancing Man – The Single 7” (68)
 Jimi James & The Vagabonds: No Good To Cry – The Single (67)
 Doris Willingham Duke: You Can't Do That – The Single 7” (68)
 The Soul Brothers Six: Some Kinda Wonderful – The Single 7” (67) 
Lou Lawton: Doing The Philly Dog – The Single 7” (66) 
Maurice & Mac: You Left The Water Running – The Single 7” (68)
 The Gospel Classics: Love, That’s What We Need – The Single (68)
Don Conway & The Goodtimers: Your Love Is Like A See-Saw – (66)  
Tony Clarke: The Entertainer  – The Single 7” (65) 
The Raisins: Ain't That Lovin You – The Single 7” (67)
 The Precisions: You'll Soon Be Gone – The Single 7” (67) 
Johnny Johnson & The Bandwagon: Dancing Master – The Single (68) 
Chuck Jackson & Maxine Brown: Don't Go – The Single 7” (??)
 Doris Troy: What You Gonna Do About It – The Single 7” (64)
 Ernie K. Doe: Later For Tomorrow – The Single 7” (68)
 Bobby Williams: Try It Again – The Single 7” (68) 
Eddie Floyd: Set My Soul On Fire – The Single 7” (67) 
Lorraine Ellison: Stay With Me (U.S) (66) (Single)
Willie Mitchell: Soul Serenade – The Single 7” (68)

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