Released in 1967 before Marvin Gaye's version.  They preferred a funky take on the song, Inspired by Aretha's "Respect".  Works for me!!  Blazing!!!

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Est. 2010, Life Support Machine is an electronic music blog that's very much alive and kicking! Our dedicated team of part-time bloggers, full-time music fans, hunt down the very best in Funk, Disco, Breakbeat, House, Techno, D n B, Jungle and Rave influenced music!

If you're short on bangers for your set or party, you're looking for a DJ mix to soundtrack your pursuits, or you're looking for a good album to get stuck into, our Audiology unit can prescribe to your requirements any time you like.

If you have music that fits in with what can be found on our blog, drop us a message and we'll give it a whirl as soon as we get chance to.

Just Sid, the music lover.

Blogger for Life Support Machine: 2014 - 2024

DJ | Producer | Soul Provider | Matasuna Records | The FunkBro Show

Retro Roland Riso, has over 25 years of club experience behind the decks, with a true passion for all things funky, filled with soul and truly groovy.

As a toddler, he'd spend countless hours enjoying his parents' eclectic record cabinet; listening to artists such as The Beatles, Sergio Mendes, Sly & The Family Stone, The Turtles, Taj Mahal, even The Osmonds and Bay City Rollers.  Little did his folks realize, Roland snagged a few of those gems over the years to add to his impressive collection.  

While fully immersed in listening to music, he began learning piano at 6 years old, which inevitably launched his love to create and produce.

Once considered the "Hardest Working DJ in Philly", Retro Roland was spinning 5-6 residencies on a weekly basis, including a highly regarded internet radio show, "Sounds of The True School".  During his 4 year run, Mr. Riso's guests included Ursula Rucker, The Last Emperor, Rich Medina and Mpozi Tolbert.

He also ran a successful monthly Jazz and Soul Record Show, which was widely popular amongst record collectors, DJ's and producers, including Cash Money, Jazzy Jeff and Quest Love.

Riso also helped engineer Cozmic Cat's legendary Philadelphia party, "Groove Lounge", which brought musicians, vocalists and DJ's a platform to perform in united, rhythmic harmony, which featured a then unknown, Jill Scott.

As an URB Magazine mixtape runner-up, The Soul Provider has shared the bill with incredible performers, including Afrika Bambaataa, Felix Da Housecat, Dubtribe, King Britt, DJ Craze, Vikter Duplaix, house pioneer Robert Owens and the legendary Barbara Tucker.  He recently opened up for Grammy nominated artist, Flo-Rida.

A number of Retro's remixes are in regular rotation on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, featured on BBC Radio 6, with funk 45 releases on Matasuna Records.  Plus, Roland hosts a weekly music broadcast, The FunkBro Show, on RadioActiveFM.

Notorious for working the crowd and rocking the dance floor, Riso maximizes every opportunity to drop a funky "Retro Roland Riso" remix, morphing the room into a sweaty, swanky frenzy!

"Got Some Funk, Bro?

Private citizen. Public eccentric. Amateur socialite. Aesthetic advisor. Host with the most. Dog whisperer. DJ. Living THAT dream, on the island of Martha's Vineyard.

This is collection of music I enjoy. Simply delicious, strictly business. 

I have DJ’ed parties at the Chappaquiddick Beach Club (EDG), Daniel Fisher House (EDG), the Field Club (EDG), the Harborview Hotel (EDG), Homecoming at MVRHS (EDG), Lola’s (OB), MV Boys & Girls Club (EDG), the Portuguese American Club (OB), the Vineyard Playhouse (VH), as well as weddings at Allen Farm (CH), Agricultural Hall (WT), Arrowhead Farm (WT), Atria (EDG), Beach Plum Inn (CH), Boathouse (EDG), Captain Flanders (CH), Chappaquiddick Community Center (EDG), Edgartown Yacht Club (EDG), Hob Knob Inn (EDG), MV Museum (EDG), Outermost Inn (AQ), Sailing Camp (OB), Tower House (CH), Vanderhoop Homestead (AQ), Vineyard Haven Yacht Club (VH), Winnetu Oceanside Resort (EDG), and various private homes on Martha’s Vineyard. All of my gigs over the last 10 years have been word of mouth.

Ain't no party like a Rockwell party, cause a Rockwell party don't stop. 

House parties, summertime socials, weddings, mixers, and silent discos. 

peace, beats, Rockwell.