Melting Pot Radio

In the first installment of the History of Stax series, Dr. Volt takes a closer look on the beginning of the mighty Stax label.

Enjoy!

The Veltones - Fool in Love
Carla & Rufus - 'Cause I Love You
Carla Thomas - Gee Whiz
The Mar-Keys - Last Night
The Triumphs- Burnt Biscuits
William Bell - You Don't Miss Your Water
Del Rios - There's a Love
Prince Conley - Juanita
Booker T. & The MG's - Green Onions
Otis Redding - Try A Little Tenderness
Bobby Marchan - What Can I Do
Floyd Newman - Frog Stomp
Barbara & The Browns - Big Party
Dorothy Williams - Closer To My Baby
The Fleets - Please Return To Me
The Van-Dells - The Honey Dripper
Wendy Rene - Bar B-Q
The Astors - In The Twilight Zone
The Mad Lads - Don't Have To Shop Around
The Premiers - Make It Me
Wilson Pickett - In The Midnight Hour

Melting Pot 16-04-2011

Completely prepared for the Upsoul party later that evening, RocketSoul and Dr. Volt had some time to spare and joined our lovely host Sofie Sticker in the studio.

Enjoy!

Melting Pot 09-04-2011

Thanks to Dj Soul for the nice tunes!!

Tammi Terell - All I Do Is Think About You
Andy Williams - House Of Bamboo
Etta James - Nobody Loves Me Like you
Shirley and Lee - Let The Good Times Roll
Benny Spellman - Fortune Teller
The Contours - Do You Love Me
Freddy Scott - Got What I Need
Sandi Sheldon - Your Gonna’ Make Me Love You
Peggy Lee - Lover
Amanda Love - You Keep Calling Me By Her name
Slim Harpo - I’m A King Bee
Huey (Piano) Smith - High blood Pressure
The Sugar Lumps - I Can’t Fight It
Bobby Freeman - Do you Want to Dance
Gene McDaniels - Cry Baby Cry
The Four Winds - Five Minutes More
Little Willy John - Fever
Syl Johnson - Everybody Needs Love
Bobby Bland - Deep In My Soul
Major Lance -You Don’t Want Me No More
The Standells - Dirty Water
Toby Lark with Toronto - We’re All In this Together

Melting Pot 02-04-2011

Hosted by Sticker
Selected and mixed by Inspector Clay

A excellent selection of Soul, Blaxploitation, Rare Grooves and Dancefloor Jazz.

Due to permanent brain damage, Inspector Clay could not recall or recognize any of the tracks played. We'll keep you updated on his condition, but improvement is not expected...

Enjoy!

Melting Pot 26-03-2011
Photo: Daniel Clay and Sofie Sticker

Thee Famous Melting Pot Female Special 2011

All Soul Sisters Selected by Meinhof
Hosted By Inspector Clay
Engineered by Bart Peeters and Sofie Sticker
Sponsored by Jupiler
Enjoy!

Ann Peebles - Fill This World With Love
Ann Sexton - You're Losing Me
Aretha Francklin - Respect
Betty Wright - Secretary
Gwen McRae - Knock On Wood
Fontella Bass - I Surrender
Etta James - Losers Weepers
Irma Thomas - I Need Your Love So Bad
Diana Ross & The Supremes - My World Is Empty Without You
Millie Jackson - My Man, A Sweet Man
Jean Knight - Jessie Joe (You Got To Go)
Joyce Williams - The First Thing I Do In The Morning
Laura Lee - Her Picture Matches Mne
Marlena Shaw - California Soul
Betty Davis - Shoo-B-Doop and Cop Him
Bettye Lavette - Ain't Nothing Gonna Change Me
Mavis Staples - A Piece of the Action
Minnie Ripperton - I'm A Woman
Nina Simone - Feeling Good
Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings - I Got A Thing On My Ming

Melting Pot 19-03-2011
Photo: Jean Knight

Selected and mixed by Ron Johnson,
Hosted by Frank Rizzo.

Enjoy!

The Love Joys - It’s Mighty Nice
The Coasters - Poison Ivy
The Bobbettes - Mr Lee
The Drifters - Under The Boardwalk
Ad Libs - Boy From New York City
Ruth Brown - Lucky Lips
Tippie & The Clovers - Bossa Nova Baby
The Coasters - Shopping For Clothes
Alvin Robinson - Fever
Ben E King - Spanish Harlem
Evie Sands - I Can’t Let Go
Chuck Jackson - I Keep Forgettin
Bessie Banks - Go Now
The Clovers - Devil Or Angel
The Drifters - Under The Boardwalk
Ad Libs - He Ain’t No Angel
La Vern Baker - See See Rider
Alvin Robinson - Down Home Girl
The Coasters - Little Egypt
Soul Brothers - Keep It Up
Dee Dee Warwick - Don’t Think My Baby Is Coming Back
Ronnie Mitchel - Having A Party
The Coasters - Along Came Jones

Meltg Pot 12-03-2011
Photo: Bessie Banks

Skying High - Getting Off on Your Loving
The Contours - Do You Love Me
Mary Wells - You Beat Me To The Punch
Stevie Wonder - Music Talk
Gil Scott Heron - Who’ll Pay Reparations on my Soul
Syl Johnson - I’m Talking About Freedom
Bobby Womack - Fly Me To The Moon
Marvin Gaye - “T” Plays It Cool
The Temptations - Don’t Look Back
Marvin Gaye - You’re The Man
Ann Peebles - You’ve Got The Papers I’ve Got The Man
Ghetto Kitty - Stand Up And Be Counted
Joe Washington & Wash - Blueberry Hill
Pee Wee Ellis - Moonwalk
The Roadrunners - Every Man For Himself
Mr. Magic - Can’t Stop Now
Bettye Swann - You Gave Me Love

Melting Pot 05-03-2011
Photo: The Contours

Sugarpie Desanto - Do The Whoo Pee
The Swans - Nitty Gritty City
Shirley Ellis - Soul Time
Bill Moss - Sock It To Em Soul Brother
Mary Love - Lay This Burden Down
The Velvelettes - He Was Really Saying Something
Smokey Robinson & the Miracles - Whole Lot Of Shaking In My Heart (Since I Met You)
Rodger Collins - She’s Looking good
The Gypsies - It’s A Woman’s World
Johnson, Hawkins, Tatum & Durr - You’re All I Need To Make It
The Yum Yums - Gonna Be a Big Thing
The Sapphires - Baby You’ve Got Me
Elijah & The Ebonites - Hot Grits!!!
Wee Willy Walker - Ticket to Ride
Joy Lovejoy - In Orbit
Jeb Steward - The Greasy Frog
Richard Barry & The Pharaohs - Louie Louie
Bob Brady & The Con Chords - Everybody’s Going to The Love-In
Marion Black - Who Knows
Little Richard - A Little Bit Of Something (Beats A Whole Lot Of Nothing)
Four Mints - You’re My Desire
Michael Jackson - Ain’t No Sunshine

Melting Pot 26-02-2011
Photo: Shirley Ellis

Laura Vane & the Vipertones- Am I Dreaming
The Soul Snatchers feat. Curtis T - Good and Plenty
Sweet Vandals - Mama’s Got A Brand New Bag
Glen Anthony Henry - Fired Up
Al Supersonic & the Teenagers - Lean On Me
The Diplomats of Solid Soul - Gime One More Chance
Sweet Vandals - Charlie Love
Osaka Monaurail - Quick Sand
Al Supersonic & the Teenagers - You Don’t Have To Love Me
Ray Harris & the Fusion Experience - Scaramunga (B-Dub Soul Shaker rmx)
Shaolin Temple Defenders - I Know What It Is
Pepper Dots - Real True Love
Osaka Monaurail - Soulful Strut
Elder William Smith - His Voice
Dojo Cuts & Roxy Ray - Grand Carnival
6ix Toys - Do You Thing
The Greyboy Allstars - Fire Eater

Melting Pot 19-02-2011
Photo: Shaolin Temple Defenders

Parliament - Give Up The Funk
W.A.R. - Hey Senorita
Gino Vannelli - People Gotta Move
Sharon Cash - Fever
Big T Tyler - King Kong
Jimmy McGriff - I’ve Got A Woman
Don Covay - Sookie Sookie
The Brothers Of Soul - Come On Back
Smith Connection - I’m Buggin Your Phone
Daddy Cleanhead & the Chuck Higgins Band - Something’s Goin’ On In My Room
Nellie Lutcher - That’s A Plenty
Bobby Bland - Honey Child
Patti Anne - Shtiggy Boom
The Commandos - Chicken Scratch
Anita Tucker - So Smooth And Easy
The Radiants - Ain’t No Big Thing
Honey Comb - Want Ads
Al Green - Let’s Stay Together
O.V. Wright - Into Something (Can’t Shake Loose)
Laura Lee - If I’m Good Enough To Love (I’m Good Enough To Marry)
James Brown - Get Up Offa That Thing

Melting Pot 12-02-2011
Photo: Jimmy McGriff

Bettye Swann - Don’t Wait Too Long
Etta James - The Same Rope
Big John Hamilton - Big Bad John
Earl English & The Apaches - Trying To Make Ends Meet
The Meters - Darling Darling Darling
Mike James Kirkland - Baby I Need Your Loving
The Emotions - If You Think It (You May As Well Do It)
Sweet Charles - Outta Sight
O.V. Wright - Drowning On Dry Land
Curtis Mayfield - We Are The People Who are Darker Than Blue
Loleatta Holloway - Casanova
Harlem Underground - Fed Up (vocal)
Cresa Watson - Dead
The Dramatics - In The Rain
Marion Gaines Singers - Do Your Thing

Melting Pot 05-02-2011
Photo: Big John Hamilton

Sir Joe Quarterman - Give Me Back My Freedom
The Marvelettes - Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers
The Temptations - My Girl
Joy Lovejoy - In Orbit
Terry & Jerry - Mama Julie
Dorothy Ashby - Afro-Harping
Patti Labelle & The Bluebells -All or Nothing
Joe Tex - You Said A Bad Word
The Joe Jeffrey Group - My Pledge Of Love
Clarence Reid - Living Together Is Keeping Us Apart
The Delfonics - La-la Means I Love You
Howlin’ Wolf - Moanin’ At Midnight
The Moonglows -Sincerely
Jimmy McCracklin - The Walk
Junior Wells - Checking On My Baby
Chuck Berry - Rock & Roll Music
Eddy Driver - Black Night
The Isley Brothers - Between The Sheets
The Last Poets - Jazzoetry

Melting Pot 15-01-2011
Photo: Dorothy Ashby

Melvin Sparks - Whip! Whop!
Darrow Fletcher - Improve
Bobby Byrd - I’m On The Move
Ernie K-Doe - Stoop Down
Eloise Laws - Love Factory
Leroy Hutson - Dudley Do-Right
Jean Knight - Jessie Joe
Robert Lowe - Back To Funk
B.P. Arnold - The First Cut is the Deepest
Barbara Lewis – Baby I’m Yours
Isaac Hayes - Use Me
Buddy Rich - Chameleon
Fabulous Shalimars - Funky Line pt.1
King Solomon - The Moon Walk
Millie Jackson - A Moments Pleasure

Photo: Melvin Sparks
Melting Pot 08-01-2011

Electric Jungle - Funky Funky Christmas
Jimmy Reed - Christmas presents Blues
Clarence Carter - Back Door Santa
Captain Elmo McKenzie - Home On Christmas Day
J.D. McDonald - Boogaloo Santa Claus
Soul Saints Orchestra - Santa’s Got A Bag Of Soul
Harvey Averne Barrio Band - Let’s Get It Together This Christmas
The Harlem Children’s Chorus - Black Christmas
William Bell - Every Day Will Be Like A Holiday
Ray Charles - Christmas Time
Booker T. & The MG’s - Silver Bells
Otis Redding - Merry Christmas, Baby
Silly - Getting Down For Christmas
Solomon Burke - Presents For Christmas
Booker T. & The MG’s - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Otis Redding - White Christmas
Joe Tex - I’ll Make Everyday Christmas
James Brown; Soulful Christmas
King Curtis - What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve
Jimmy Jules - The New Year

Photo: Otis Redding
Melting Pot 18-12-2010

Sammy Davis Jr. - Something’s Gotta Give
Dean Martin - In the Cool Cool Cool of the Evening
Frank Sinatra - Just One of Those Things

Dean Martin - How d’Ya Like Your Eggs int he Morning
Dean Martin - I Don’t Care If the Sun Don’t Shine
Dean Martin - Sway
Dean Martin - Wham! Bam! Thank You Man!
Dean Martin - Muskrat Ramble
Dean Martin - Bye Bye Blackbird

Sammy Davis Jr. - Frankie and Johnny
Sammy Davis Jr. - Smile, Dam Ya, Smile
Sammy Davis Jr. - I Ain’t Got Nobody
Sammy Davis Jr. - Gypsy in My Soul
Sammy Davis Jr. - Love Me or Leave Me
Sammy Davis Jr. - Be-Bop the Genuine

Frank Sinatra - Jeepers Creepers
Frank Sinatra - That Old Black Magic
Frank Sinatra - I Get a Kick out of You
Frank Sinatra - Taking a Chance on Love
Frank Sinatra - Birth of the Blues
Frank Sinatra - I’ve Got the World on a String
Frank Sinatra - Get Happy

Melting Pot 04-12-2010

O.V. Wright - Into Something (Cant't Shake Loose)
Syl Johnson - Take Me To The River
Grady Tate - Moondance
Lee Dorsey - Yes We Can
Soul Machine - Twitchie Feet
Chuck Carbo - Can I Be Your Squeeze
Bobby Womack - Looking For A Love
Intruders - Hang On In There
Gloria Gaynor - This Love Affair
Bobby Bland - Honey Child
The Vibrations - The Watusi
Carl Carlton - I Can Feel It
Barbara Acklin - Love Makes A Woman
Florence Flo Ballard - Love Ain't Love
The Esquires - Get On Up
Arnold Blair - Tryin' To Get Next To You
Larry Williams and Johnny Watson - Mercy Mercy Mercy
Darrell Banks - Open The Door To Your Heart
Fred Wesley - Houseparty

Melting Pot 27-11-2010
Photo: The Vibrations

Ike & Tina Turner - Livin’ For The City
Stormy - The Devastator
Carla Thomas - I Like What You’re Doing (To Me)
Grand Funk Railroad - Nothing’s The Same
Susie Rainy - You Hurt So Good
Nate Evans - Main Squeeze
Schiller Street Gang - Remind Me
Marya Josie - He Does It Better
Perfections - Why Do You Want To Make Me Sas
World Wonders - Funky Washing Machine
Georgeous George - You Can’t Stop A Woman
The Four Dynamics - Things That A Lady Ain’t Supposed To Do
Nicola Conte - Jazz Pour Dadine
Ripple - Get Off
Gladys Knight & The Pips - Stop & Get A Hold Of Myself
The Blenders - Nothin’ But A Party (Part I)
Shirley Ellis - Soul Time
Renaldo Domino - Let Me Come Within
Total Experience - Contradiction
The Vibrations - Cause You’re Mine

Melting Pot 20-11-2010
Photo: Renaldo Domino

Martha Bass - Since I’ve Been Born Again
Dorothy Morrison - I Can’t Go Without You
Clarence Smith - Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child
Odetta - Pastures Of Plenty
Mel & Tim - Keep The Faith
Marion Williams - Bad Times, Bad Times
The Pointer Sisters - Yes We Can Can
The People’s Choice - Let Me Do My Thing
Bobby Bland - Let’s Get Together
Corner Boys And Friends - Take It Easy Soul Brother
The Undisputed Truth - Big John Is My Name
Cyril Neville - Let Me Tell You What’s On Your Mind
Huey ‘Piano’ Smith & his Clowns - Free, Single and Disengaged
Aretha Franklin - Lee Cross
Vernon Butch - And You Call That Love
Gloria Spencer - I Got It
The Trammps - Love Epidemic

Melting Pot 13-11-2010

The Yum Yums - Gonna Be A Big Thing
The Sapphires - Baby You’ve Got Me
Showstoppers - Ain’t Nothing But A House Party
Nolan Chance - Just Like The Weather
Dena Barnes - If You Ever Walk Out Of My Life
The Volumes - You Got It
Crow - Your Autumn Of Tomorrow
Ruby Andrews - Just Lovin’ You
The Carstairs - It Really Hurts Me Girl
Cash, Alvin & the Registers - Twine Time
Billy Preston - Billy’s Bag
Lester Young - Barefootin Time In Chinatown
Jock Mitchell - Not A Chance In A Million
Freddie Houston - If I Had Known
Winfield Parker - Trust Me
Ann Sexton - You’ve Been Gone Too Long
Sam Dees - Lonely For You Baby
Betty Everett - Trouble Over The Weekend
Fred Hughes - Oo Wee Baby I Love You
The Dells - It’s All Up To You
Larry Saunders - On The Real Side

Photo: The Sapphires
Melting Pot 06-11-2010

The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
Marv Johnson - Come To Me
Barrett Strong - Money (That’s What I Want)
Shorty Long - Out To Get You
Eddie Holland - Leaving Here
Marvin Gaye - Can I Get A Witness
Jimmy Ruffin - Farewell Is A Lonely Sound
The Four Tops - Do What You Gotta Do
Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I’m Yours [live]
Earl Van Dyke & The Soul Brothers - Too Many Fish In The Sea [live]
The Miracles - OOO Baby Baby [live]
Martha & The Vandellas - If I Had A Hammer [live[
Kim Weston - Do Like I Do
The Four Tops - I Got A Feeling
Diana Ross - Doobedood’ndoobe Doobedood’ndoobe, Doobedood’ndoo
The Contours - Just A Little Misunderstanding
R. Dean Taylor - There’s A Ghost In My House
Syreeta - My Sweet Kisss

Melting Pot 30-10-2010

Marie Queenie Lions - Fever
Nicole Willis and the Soul Investigators - Feeling Free
Billy Ball & The Upsetters - Sissy Walk
Charles Wright and the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band - One Lie (Leads To other)
Jimmy Lewis - There Ain’t No Man That Can’t Be Caught
Johnnie Taylor - Who’s Been Making Love
Esther Phillips - That’s Allright With Me
Chocolate Snow - A Day In The Life
Bo Diddley - Who Do You Love
J.J. Jackson - But It’s Allright
Yvonne Baker - You Didn’t Say A Word
William Bell - Happy
Evie Sands - Picture Me Gone
J.J. Barnes - Every Time I See You, I Go Wild!
Sugar Pie Desanto - I Want To Know
The Intruders - Cowboys To Girls
Shirley Brown - Woman To Woman
Marvin Gaye - “T” Stands For Trouble

Melting Pot 23-10-2010
Photo: Bo Diddley

Thanks to RocketSoul for the nice tunes!

Syl Johnson - I Hear The Love Chimes
The Valentinos - It’s all Over Now
Robert Parker - Barefootin’
Doris Troy - I’ll Do Anything (Anything He Wants Me to Do)
Roy Hamilton - Cracking Up Over You
Thurston Harris - Little Bitty Pretty One
Big Maybelle - I’ve Got a Feeling
Shirley And Lee - Let The Good Times Roll
Kenneth Springs - Just Walkin’
Petula Clark - Resist
Della Humphrey - Don’t Make The Good Girls Go Bad
Barbara Acklin - Am I The Same Girl
Gene Thompson And The Counts - You Don’t Love Me
Neil Diamond - Thank The Lord For The Night Time
The Candy Johnson Show - The Hook
The Raveonettes - Love In A Trashcan
Ray Agee - Leave Me Alone
Ted Taylor - Somebody’s Always Trying
The Daylights - Billy Is The Boy For Me
Falcons - I’m A Fool (I Must Love You)
O.V. Wright - A Nickel And A Nail
King Cole - Big Noise From Winetka

Melting Pot 16-10-2010

Billy Butler & the Enchanters - (I’ve Got A Feeling) You’re Gonna Be Sorry
Miss Jackie Moore - Who Told You
Lee Dorsey - Who’s Gonna Help
Curtis Mayfield - Power To The People
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings - Got To Be The Way It Is
Reuben Bell - Action Speaks Louder Than Words
Joyce Dunn - A New Change Of Address
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings - I Just Dropped In To See What Condition My Condition Is In
The Aristocrats - Don’t Go
Lee Dorsey - Four Corners pt.2
The Sounds Of Black - Sounds Of Black
Harolyn Montgomery - Gotta Get Away
Seeburg Spotlite Band - Twine Time
The Groove Merchant - There’s Got To Be Someone For M
Bright Light - Motor City Funk pt.1
Ann Peebles - I’m Gonna Tear You’re Playhouse Down
William Bell & Mavis Staples - Leave The Girl Alone
George Jackson - Aretha, Sing One
Pee Wee Crayton - Runnin’ Wild
The Gentle Rain - Use Me

Melting Pot 18-09-2010
Photo: Sharon Jones

Marion Black - Who Knows
Johnnie Taylor - Cheaper To Keep Her
James Brown - Stone To The Bone
Lon Rogers & The Soul Blenders - My Girl Is A Soul Girl
Johnny Davis - You’ve Got To Crawl To Me
Bettye Swann - Make Me Yours
Hot Chocolate - Brother Louie
Michael Liggins - Black And Beautiful
Bobby Womack - No Money In My Pocket
Them Two - Am I A Good Man
Bobby Bland - Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City
Hank Ballard - Blackanized
Johnson, Hawkins, Tatum & Durr - Your Love Keeps Drawing Me Closer
Charles Pryor And Power Of Love - What They Doing (funkie junkie)
Curtis Mayfield - Ghetto Child
O.V. Wright - I’d Rather Be Blind, Crippled And Crazy

Melting Pot 11-09-2010
Photo: Bobby Bland

Curtis Mayfield - Right On For The Darkness
Etta James - At Last
Don Thompson - Fanny Brown
Gwen McRae - All This Love That I’m Giving
Edwin Birdsong - Cola Bottle Baby
Bessie Jones - Sometimes
Freddie Wilson - What Would It Be Like
Tommy Bass - This Is My Thing
Big Ella - Too Hot To Hold
Sundial - Stand Up And Be A Man
Solomon Burke - Cool Breeze
O.V. Wright - I’d Rather Be Blind, Crippled And Crazy
Donny Hathaway - I Believe To My Soul
George Jackson - Aretha, Sing One
Aloe Blacc - Femme Fatale
Jerry Butler - Mechanical Man

Melting Pot 26-06-2010
Photo: Gwen McRae

Isaac Hayes - Theme From Shaft
Universal Jubileers - Childhood Days
The Black Aces Of Soul - Let’s Get On Down
Wylie Trass - The Feeling
Gospel Comforters - Jesus Will Help Me
The Sensational Cymbals - Where Will It End
Joey Gilmore - Somebody Done Took My Baby
Apostles Of Music - Look Where He Brought Us From
Mighty Voices Of Wonder - I Thank The Lord
Cliff Gober - A Poor Wayfaring Stranger
Mary Love - Lay This Burden Down
The Angelic Choir - Wade In The Water
Jimmy Smith - Can’t Get Enough
Al Green - Be With Me
Tammi Lynn - Light My Fire
Robert Parker - Hip-Huggin’

Melting Pot 19-06-2010
Photo: Universal Jubileers

Velma Cross & Her High Steppers - I'll Be Oh So Good
Emmit Long - Call Me
Billy Fair & Orchestra - I'll Be True To You
Alvin Cash - Poppin' Popcorn
Epitome Of Sound - You Don't Love Me
The Madmen - Do The African Twist pt.1
The Highlighters Band - The Funky 16 Corners
Sensational Five - Coming On strong, Staying Long
Fontella Bass - Now That I've Found A Good Thing
Dolores Ealy & The Kenyattas - Honeydripper
Winter - Bones
Albert King - Crosscut Saw
Apple And the Three Oranges - Curse Upon The World
Inspirational Gospel Singers - Same Thing It Took
Revolution Compared To What - Go To Work (Alternate Version)
Bernie Hayes - The Soul Pearl
Co Real Artists - What About You (In the World Today)
Benny Poole - Pearl, Baby Pearl
Arthurs Monday - What Goes Around Comes Around
Billy Larkin & The Delegates - Funky Fire

Melting Pot 12-06-2010
Photo: Bernie Hayes

UpSoul Female Edition - 12-06-2010

Dj Soul dropped by to promote the next installment of the UpSoul parties, which will be a girl power edition!

MusicSelectors are:
FoxyMoma & Guest
Sweet Griet
Mary

In the mean time, enjoy his mix!

Michael McDonald - I Keep Forgetting
Syl Johnson - Everybody Needs Love
Peggy Lee - Why Don't Do Right
Miss Tony Fisher - The Big Hurt
Doris Troy - Just One Look
Eddie Jacobs - Comin' Home
Willy Cobbs - You Don't Love
Brenda Holloway - When I'm Home
The Royaltones - Tacos
George Torrance & The Naturals - Lickin' Stick
Johnny Talbot - Pickin Cotton
Dennis Coffey & The Detroit Guitar Band - Taurus
Joe Tex - Show Me
Baby Washington & Don Gardner - Baby Let's Me Get Close To You
Howard Johnson - Keepin Love New
Billy Fury - Play It Cool
Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames - In The Meantime
Tom Markham - Troubles
The Standells - Dirty Water
The Five Americans - Reality
The Ramblers - R-ambling

Melting Pot 05-06-2010

Freddie Scott - Open Up The Door To Your Heart
Eddie Floyd & Carla Thomas - It's Our Time
Sweet Charles - Yes It's You
Bobby Womack - California Dreamin'
Darondo - Didn't I
Curtis Mayfield - Miss Black America
Donny Hathaway - You've Got A Friend
Donny Hathaway - Jealous Guy
The Greyboy Allstars - Soul Dream
Eddie Bo - Sissy Walk
Johnny Jones & The King Casuals - Purple Haze
The Meters - Here Comes The Meter Man
Bettye Swann - Don't Look Back
O.V. Wright - Eight Men, Four Women
Instant Funk - Get Down With The Philly Jump
General Johnson - Temperature Risin'

Melting Pot 29-05-2010
Photo: Donny Hathaway

The Ronettes - Be My Baby
Wanda Jackson - Whirlpool
Unknown - Let The Best Man Win
Georgettes - Hard Hard
Diana Ross And The Supremes & The Temptations - The Way You Do The Things You Do
Detroit Emeralds - Baby Let Me Take You (In My Arms)
Ames Harris Desert Water Bag Company - People
Wee Willie Walker - Ticket To Ride
Don Varner - The Sweetest Story
Soul President Got To Have It
Dean & Jean - I Love The Summertime
Ronnie Grey - Run Mannie Run
L. Hollis & The Mackadoos - Bui Bui
Unknown - Recipe For Love
June Edwards - Close To Me
Bill Withers - Harlem
Joe Simon feat. The Mainstreeters - Who Was That Lady
Ivory Joe Hunter - I Can Make You Happy
Aretha Franlkin - Loving you Baby
Miami - Kill That Roach
The Merits - Arabian Jerk

Melting Pot 22-05-2010
Photo: The Ronettes

Saturday Night Soul Shakers Ron Johnson and tfonque in the mix. Earlier this day tfonque did some diggin' at a fleamarket and coulnd't wait to spin some of his new goodies.

Enjoy!

Patrice Rushen - Forget Me Nots
Jackson Sisters - Shake Her Loose
Wilson Pickett - International Playboy
Charles & Inez Foxx - Mockingbird
The Demon Brothers - Living High On The Hog
Pearl Dowell - Good Thing
Aretha Franklin - The House That Jack Built
Gwen McCrae - Let's Straighten It Out
Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On
Soul Tornados - Crazy Legs
Soul Children - Super Soul
Blossoms - Grandma's hands
Lyn Collins - Fly Me To The Moon
The Four Tops - Remember When
HarYou Percussions Group - Barrets Bag
Barbara Lynn - You'll Lose A Good Thing
100 Prof Aged In Soul - I'se Come to save You
Isaac Hayes & David Porter - Ain't That Loving You

Melting Pot 08-05-2010
Photo: Aretha Franklin

All tracks selected by Meinhof
Guest Host: Inspector Clay

Enjoy!

Bootsy Collins - What So Never The Dance
Tony Allen - Road Close (Dance Dub)
Cedric M Brooks - Give Rasta Glory
Kandidate - What Are You Gonna Do
Bettye Swann - Kiss My Love Goodbye
Laura Lee - I Can't Make It Alone
Ethel Beatty - It's Your Love
The Persuasions - Party In The Woods
Naomi Shelton & The Gospel Queens - What Have You Done
Pat Hunt - Super Cool
Johnny Jones & the King Casuals - Purple Haze
Roy Brown - Love Don't Love Nobody
Sonny Rhodes - I Was Kiddin
Harry Starrr - Step Into My World
Ann Sexton - You're Losing Me
Dionne Warwick - Once You Hit The Road
Esther Phillips - The Party Is Over

Melting Pot 01-05-2010
Photo: Johnny Jones

Barbara Lynn - I'm A Good Woman
Johnnie Taylor, Eddie Floyd, William Bell, Pervis Staples, Carla Thomas, Mavis Staples, Cleotha Staples - Soul-A-Lujah
Gene Anderson - The Loneliest One
Soul Generals - Granmas Funky Popcorn
Eddie Floyd & Mavis Staples - Never, Never Let You Go
Miriam & Mbongi Makeba - Do You Remember Malcolm
Jimmy Lane & The Incredibles - Deal With It
King Cain And Silvertone Band - Don't Give A Damn
Oscar Brown Jr. - Gang Bang
Joyce Williams - The First Thing I Do In The Morning
Bu Pleasant - Everythings Different
Mavis Staples - A Piece Of The Action
Grady Tate - Be Black Baby
Duralcha - Ghetto Funk
Ann Sexton - You're Gonna Miss Me
Mighty Sam - Lovebones
The J.B.'s - You Did It
The Meters - Funky Miracle
ESG - Tiny Sticks

Melting Pot 24-04-2010
Photo: Mavis Staples

Ron Johnson and tfonque were hit by the first rays of sunshine and instantly got inspired for this week's show!

Enjoy!

Ann Robinson - You Did It
Aalon Butler & The New Breed - Getting Soul pt.1
Warren Lee - Funky Bell
Frank Williams & The Rocketeers - Show Me What You Got
Nasty Dog Catchers - Nasty Dog (part two)
Emory & The Dynamics - Let's Take A Look At Our Life
Annette Poindexter & The Pieces Of Peace - Wayward Dream
Marion Black - Listen Black Brother
Bettye Swan - A Change Is Gonna Come
The Gaturs - Gatur Bait
Harrison & The Majestic Kind - Tearing Me Up Inside
Ernie & The Top Notes - Dap Walk
Joseph Henry - Who's The King
Eddie Bo - The Thang pt.2
Timmy Thomas - Funky Me
Googie Rene - Firebird
Allen Toussaint - Tequila
Ray Barretto - Pastime Paradise

Melting Pot 10-04-2010
Photo: Bettye Swan

Inspector Clay and Ron Johnson decided to hijack the show this week. Prepare yo'self for lots of hipshaking records! You'll end up sweating! Excellent stuff!!

Selected and hosted by Inspector Clay
Engineered by Ron Johnson

Esther Williams - Last Night Changed It All
Maxine Sellers - Some Kind Of Fever
Jimmy Ruffin - What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted
Bettye Lavette - It Ain't Easy
Ann Sexton - You're Gonna Miss Me
Eddy Senay - Reverend Lowdown
Booker T & the MG's - Hip Hug-Her
Soul Survivors - Please Please Me
Soulful Strings - Burning Spear
RDM Band - Butter That Popcorn
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas I Say A Little Prayer
Average White Band - Pick Up The Pieces
Dynamics - Yes I Love You Baby
Madeline Bell - Comin' Atcha
Bobby Bland - Share Your Love With Me
Ross Carnegie - Cool Dad
Inell Young - What Do You See in Her
Clarnece Wheeler & The Enforcers - Right On

Melting Pot 04-03-2010
Photo: Madeleine Bell

Another installment of the Upsoul parties will take place this saturday, April 3rd 2010. Yet again a nice line-up:

RocketSoul
tfonque & Meinhof
Tom Derie

Put on your dancing shoes and join us @ Abachobar, Hoogpoort, Ghent! Meinhof & I will be spinning decks from 0100-0300h.

RocketSoul came 'round to promote.

Enjoy this nice selection from Rudy Rocket & Soul!

Guest Host: Frank Rizzo

The Soul Sisters - Good Time Tonight
The Tams - Take Away
Etta James - Seven Day Fool
Freddy King - How I've Got A Woman
The Concords - Cross My Heart
Betty Everett - My Love
Ann Peebles - Slipped, Tripped And Fell In Love
Pointer Sisters - Send Him Back
Joe South - Walk A Mile In My Shoes
Arelean Brown - I'm A Streaker
Carol Fran - I'm Gonna Try
The New Imperials - I'll Go Crazy
Dion - The Wonderer
Mary Wells - Two Wrongs Don't Make A Right
Slim Harpo - I'm A king Bee
Johnny Guitar Watson - Wait A Minute Baby
The Kinks - I Gotta Move
The Smoke - My Friend Jack
Mary Wells - All I do Is Think About you
Just Brothers - Sliced Tomatoes
The Four Winds - Five Minutes More

Melting Pot 27-03-2010

Guest Host: Frank Rizzo

Gil Scott-Heron - In The Bottle
Roy Ayers - Aragon
The Skull Snaps - My Hang Up Is You
Don Costa - Charley
Terry Callier - Look At Me Now
Willie Hutch - Theme Of Foxy Brown
Cold Blood - I'm A Good Woman
Frankie 'Loveman' Crocker - Ton Of Dynamite
Pervis Lavawn & The Commanders - Crossin' Over
The Continental Four - What You Gave Up
Dena Barnes - If You Ever Walk Out Of My Life
Lou Johnson - Magic Potion
The Gypsies - It's A Woman's World
B.W. Soul - Marvin's Groove
Smokey Johnson - I Can't Help It
Bunker Hill - Hide And Go Seek
The Swans - Nitty Gritty City
James & Bobby Purify - Shake A Tail Feather
Quincy Jones - They Call Me Mr. Tibbs

Photo: Skull Snaps lp cover
Melting Pot 20-03-2010

Inspector Clay in the mix for Melting Pot. Enjoy!

Melting Pot 13-03-2010

Irma Thomas - Don't Mess With My Man
Salt - Hung Up
Oliver Morgan - Roll Call
Electric Man Lionel Davis - Electric Man
Marie "Queenie" Lyons - Your Thing Ain't Good Without My Thing
The Black On White Affair - Bold Soul Sister, Bold Soul Brother
Freda Payne - Unhooked Generation
Geater Davis - I Ain't Worried About Jody
James Brown - Down And Out In New York City
Don Covay - Overtime Man
Lee Dorsey - Holy Cow
Mavis Staples - Son Of A Preacher Man
Pamoja - Oooh Baby
Ann Peebles - 99 lbs
O.V. Wright - Let's Straighten It Out
Ann Winley - Watchdog
Bootsy's Rubber Band - I'd Rather Be With you

Melting Pot: 06-03-2010
Photo: The Black And White Affair

Eddie Bo - The Thang
Billy Clark & The Maskman - Soul Part Pt.1
The Stovall Sisters - Hang On In There
Jerry O. - Funky Four Corners
Lee Dorsey - A Mellow Good Time
Otis Redding - Hard To Handle
Chris Columbus & The Swinging Gaites - Tighten' Up "70"
Eldridge Holmes - Hump Back
Miss Faye Marshall - Chain Reaction
Solomon Burke And Gene Page - The Bus
Jack Ashford - Las Vegas Strut
Marvin Gaye - Trouble Man
Irma Thomas - Ruler Of My Heart
Lyn Collins - Give It Up Or Turn It Loose
Roy Ayers - Coffy Is The Color
Julie Driscoll & Brian Auger - Let The Sunshine In
J. J. Johnson - Willie Chase
Dr. John - Gris Gris Gumbo Ya Ya

Melting Pot 27-02-2010
Photo: Dr. John

Garreth McMullan & Soul promoting the next Upsoul

Saturday Feb 20th 2010 @ Abachobar, Hoogpoort, Ghent

FineFunkSelectors:
Karlito
RoboMrSoul & Fien
Dudeski

Enjoy!

Barbara Acklin The Same Girl
Mack Kissoon - Baby I Love You
Cheryle Thompson- Don't Walk Away
The Coasters - Gee Golly
Syl Johnson - Is It Because I'm Black
Doris & Kelley - You Don't Have To Worry
The Shangri Las - Remember (Walking In The Sand)
Gloria Lynne - Speaking Of Happiness
Barbara Acklin - Love Makes A Woman
Ike Turner - She Made My Blood Run Cold
H.B. Barnum - Calypso Blues
The V.I.P.s - I Wanna be Free
Human Beinz - Nobody But Me
Freddy King - The Bossy Nova Watusi Twist
Charles Sheffield - It's Your Voodoo Working
Piney Brown And His Blues Toppers - Sugar In My Tea (cream In My Coffee)
Wayne Gibson - Under My Thumb
Tommy Neal - Going To A Happening
The Status Quo - Pictures Of Matchstick Men
Bobby Bland - Sad Feeling
The Joe Tex Band - Chocolate Cherry

Melting Pot: 13-02-2010

Teddy Pendergrass - Love TKO
The Impressions - I'm Loving Nothing
William Bell - I Forgot To Be Your Lover
The O'Jays - I'll Never Let You Go
Ann Sexton - You're Losing Me
The Pac-Keys - Dig In'
The Mar-Keys - Dear James Medley
Bob Kuban & The In-Men - The Cheater
The Pazant Brothers - Loose And Juicy
Booker T & The MG's - Soul Limbo
The T.S.U. Toronadoes - Play The Music
Darrow Fletcher - What Good Am I Without You
Barbara Banks - River Of Tears
Oscar Toney - No Sad Songs
James & Bobby Purify - Let Love Come Between Us
Cannibal & The Headhunters - Out Of Sight
The Commodores - Keep On Dancing
Lester Lipton - This Won't Change
Inez & Charlie Foxx And Their Mockin' Band - Speed Ticket
Al Greene & The Soul Mates - Don't Leave Me
Sandi & Matues - The World

Melting Pot - 16-01-2010
Photo: Teddy Pendergrass

Transmitting for the first time from the new Urgent.fm studios. The occasion asked for some psychedelic soul, sitar 'n' flute grooves and New Orleans soul.

Enjoy!

All The People - Cramp Your Style
Ananda Shankar - Streets Of Calcutta
George Garvarentz - Hashisch Party
James Knight And The Butlers - Save Me
Cyril Neville - Gossip
Inell Young - What Do You See In Her?
Ronnie Foster - On The Avenue
Bobby Womack - I Can Understand It
Richard 'Groove' Holmes - Groovin For Mr G
Roy Ayers Ubiquity - He's A Superstar
Labi Sifre - Doctor Doctor
Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Together
Herbie Hancock - Death Wish
Esther Philips - From A Whisper To A Scream

Melting Pot 09-01-2010
Photo: Inell Young

Mighty Marvelows - I'm So Confused
The Blossoms - That's When The Tears Start
James Duncan - Three Little Pigs
The Shangri-Las - The Bulldog
Peddlers - I'm Coming Home
Arthur Prysock - Fever
Little Sherman And The Mod Swingers - The Price Of Love
Brenda Holloway - When I'm Gone
The Emotions - The Best Part Of A Love Affair
The Fascinations - I Can't Stay Away From You
Betty Everett - I'm Gonna Be Ready
The Marvelettes - I'll Keep Holding On
The San Remo Golden Strings - Festival Time
The Ve-lvets - I've Got To Find Me Somebody
The Delrays - Nightprowl
Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band - What Can You Bring Me
The Shades Of Black - Mystery Of Black
Fatback Band - Going To See My Baby
Ground Hog - Bumpin'
Buddy Conner - Half-Way Loving
Enoch Light & The Brass Menagerie - Hot Pants

Melting Pot 12-12-2009
Photo: Brenda Holloway

Chicago Gansters - Gangster Boogie
Eddie Bo - If It's Good For You (It's Good For You)
United B. - Getting Uptown (To Get Down)
The Meters - Chicken Strut
Frank Williams And The Rocketeers - You Got To Be A Man
The Upsetters - Popcorn
Ricky Calloway & his NT Express - Get It Right Pt.1
Herman Hitson - Ain't No Other Way
Reginald Milton & The Soul Jets - Clap Your Hands
Della Humphrey - Don't Make The Good Girls Go Bad
Ann Peebles - Somebody's On Your case
The Blackbyrds - The Runaway
The Gaturs - Cold Near
Ike & Tina Turner - Cussin', Cryin' and Carryin' On
George McRae - I Get Lifted
The Marvels - Rock Steady
Marvin Holmes & The Upthights - Oomph
Cornell Dupree - Teasin'
Bobby Womack - How Does It Feel

Melting Pot 05-12-2009
Photo: Ann Peebles

Ron Johnson in the mix!

Enjoy!

Maze - You
Maxime Brown - It's Torture
O'Jays - Working On Your Case
Brenton Wood - Psychotic Reaction
Barbara Acklin - Love Makes A Woman
Ester Williams - Last Night Changed It All
Shirley Scott & The Soul Savers - It's Your Thing
Syl Johnson - Is It Because I'm Black
Mighty Sam - I Need A Lot Of Lovin'
Betty Everett - Too Hot To Hold
Rufus Thomas - Sophisticated Sissy
Rasputtins Stash - Mr Cool
Marvin Gaye - I Want You
Don Covay - Overtime Man
Candi Staton - I'd Rather Be An Old Man's Sweetheart
Bronton Wood - Baby You Got It
Lee Austin - Screwdriver

Melting Pot 28-11-2009
Photo: Betty Everett

Rudy Rocket and Soul came by to promote their next Upsoul Party. As usual there's a nice line-up:

UpSoul
November 28th
Abachobar, Hoogpoort, Ghent:

Dj's:
Sabah
Inspector Clay
RocketSoul

Looks like a party to me! Entrance is free and all soulcats are welcome! Enjoy an hour of RocketSoul in the mix!

Dobie Gray - The In Crowd
Charlie Gracie - Ninety-Nine Ways
Dian James - High Blood Pressure
Anna King - If Somebody Told You
Mel Tormé - I'm Coming Home
The Majestics - I Love Her So Much It Hurts Me So
Koko Taylor - Insane Asylum
Etta James - I'd Rather go Blind
Johnny Sayles - My Love Is A Monster
The Entertainers - Too Much
The Intruders - All The Time
Dee Dee Warwick - Foolish Fool
Jackie Shane - Any Other Way
I.A.P Co. - Check Yourself
The Moving Parts - The Verge Of Tragedy
Razzy - I Hate Hate
Dusty springfield - Every Ounce Of Love
Melba Moore - The Magic Touch
Maxime Brown - Yesterday's Kisses
Jimmy Holiday - The New Breed
Arthur Psycock - In The Rain
The Isley Brothers - Between The Sheets (instr.)

Melting Pot 21-11-2009

James Brown - She's The One
Linda Williams - Elevate Your Mind
Rufus Thomas - Rock Back
Etta James - Donkey
Melvin Van Peebles - Sweetback's Theme
Johnny Scotton - You Don't Wanna Do Nothin' Do You?
Millie Jackson - Never Change Lovers In The Middle Of The Night
Ashford & Simpson - It Seems To Hang On
Dramatics - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get
Laura Lee - Wedlock Is A Padlock
Marva Whitney - What Do I Have To Do To Prove My Love To You
James Brown - Can I get Some Help
Gap Band - Outstanding
Linda Lyndell - What A Man
Joe Tex - Papa Was Too
Patti Drew - Hard To Handle

Melting Pot 14-11-2009
Photo: The Gap Band

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Johnson, Hawkins, Tatum & Durr - You're All I Need To Make It
Linda Balintine - Glad About That
Freda Gray & The Rocketeers - Stay Away From My Johnny
Helene Smith - Thrills And Chills
Bob & Fred - I'll Be On My Way
Soul President - Get It Right
5 Spiritual Tones - Bad Situation
Brother John Witherspoon - That's Enough
Lon Rogers & The Soul Blenders - Too Good To Be True
Elvin Spencer - Lift This Hurt
Renaldo Domino - Not Too Cool To cry
Patrizia & Jimmy - Trust Your Child
Cindy & The Playmates - Now That School Is Through
Marion Black - Come And Gettit
OFS Unlimited - Mister Kidneys
Betty Wright - Mr Lucky
Clarence Reid - No Way Out
Eula Cooper - Beggars Can't Be Choosers
Franciene Thomas - I'll Be There
Soul Messengers - Daniel
The Final Solution - Brotherman
Sharon Clark & The Product Of Time - It's Not Your Business

Melting Pot 07-11-2009

Fabulous Originals - It Ain't Fair, But It's Fun
J.J. Barnes - Hole In The Wall
Vecchio - Megaton
Deloris Ealy - It's About Time I Made A Change
Martha & The Vandellas - Easily Persuaded
Barbara Randolph - I Got A Feeling
The Tonettes - Stolen Angel
The Herb Johnson Settlement - Get It pt.1
Sugarpie Desanto - The Woo-Pee
Olli Jackson - The Day My Heart Stood Still
Betty Davis - Your Mama Wants Ya Back
Curtis Mayfield - Superfly
Sly Stone - If You Want Me To Stay
Carolyn Crawford - Keep Stepping (Never Look Back)
Billy Paul - Am I Black Enough
Sly & The Family Stone - Family Affair
Chicago Gangsters - Gangster Boogie
Della Reese - I Got The Blues

Melting Pot 31-10-2009
Photo: Carolyn Crawford

James Brown - My Thang
Jimmy Norman - Gangster Of Love (pt1 & 2)
The Mighty Hannibal - Somebody In the World For You
Clarence Carter - Snatchin' It Back
Don Covay And The Jefferson Lemon Blues Band - Sookie sookie
Joe Tex - Have You Ever
The Unemployed - Funky Thing pt.1
John Cameron & The Camerons - Funky John
Willie Tee - Thank You John
Marvin Gaye - I Wish It Would Rain
Latimore - Qualified Man
Shirley Scott - Messie Bessie
James Brown - Public Enemy Nr 1 pt.1
Titus Turner - Do You Dig It
Tami Lynn - Mo Jo Hanna
Lulu - Feelin' Allright
Claudia Lennear - Everything I Do Gonna Be Funky
Harlem River Drive Feat. Eddie Palmieri & Jimmy Norman - Seeds Of Live

Melting Pot 24-10-2009
Photo: Tami Lynn

Enjoy!

Pearl Dowell - Good Things
Marie Queenie Lyons - See And Don't See
Randolph Brothers - What It Is pt.1
Ofs Limited - Mr. Kidneys
The Delfonics - Ready Or Not (Here I Come)
Bettye Lavette - Let Me Down Easy
Ann Peebles - Trouble Heartaches and Sadness
Harlem Underground - Smokin Cheeba Cheeba
Lee Austin - Steal Away
The Isley Brothers - It's Your Thing
The 3 Degrees - You're The Fool
The Charmels - I'll Never Grow Old
Linda Jones - Fugitive From Love
Wendy Rene - After Laughter (Come Tears)
Judy Clay - Children Don't Get Weary
Ernie Hines - Our Generation
Carla Thomas - Ain't Enough Hours In The Day
The Cooperettes - Shing-A-Ling
Minnie Ripperton - Les Fleurs

Melting Pot 17-10-2009
Photo: The Delfonics

Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings - Got A Thing On My Mind (Vocal)
Naomi Davis - Promised Land (Vocal)
Lee Fields & The Dap Kings - Give Me A Chance pt.1
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings -Make It Good To Me
The Dap Kings - Casella Walk
Charles Bradley& The Menahan Street Band - The Telephone Song
Menehan Street Band - The Traitor
El Michaels Affair - Too Late To Turn Back
The Company - La Culebra pt.1
The Menehan Street Band - Make The Road By Walking
The Mighty Imperials - The Matador
The Mighty Imperials - Chico's Barnyard
Joseph Henry And The Mighty Imperials - I've Never Found A Girl
The Mighty Imperials -Thunder Chicken
Charles Bradley and the Bullet - This Love Ain't Big Enough For The Two Of Us
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings - Genuine pt.1
El Michaels Affair -Detroit Twice
El Michaels Affair -Karina

Melting Pot 10-10-2009

Mary Wells - My Guy
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - Jimmy Mack
Stevie Wonder - Uptight
Isley Brothers - This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For you)
Temptations - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
Edwin Starr - Stop Her On Sight (S.O.S.)
The Four Tops - Standing In The Shadows Of Love
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - Dancing In The Streets
The Jackson 5 - I Want you Back
Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
Temptations - Ball of Confusion
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - I'm A Road Runner
Edwin Starr - WAR
Marvin Gaye - Too Busy Thinking About My Baby
Jimmy Ruffin - It's Wonderful (To Be Loved By You)
The temptations - Cloud Nine
Detroit Spinners - It's A Shame
Michael Jackson - Ain't No Sunshine
The Supremes - Stoned Love
The Elgins - Heaven Must Have Sent You
Gladys Knight & the Pips - The Look Of Love

Melting Pot 26-09-2009

Ron Johnson aand tfonque came packed with vinyl and mixed up an hour of soul and funk. Just for your pleasure!

Enjoy!

Bohannon - South Africa 76 (1976)
Gil Scott Heron - B Movie (1981)
Rance Allen Singers - Free At Last (1973)
Sugar Pie Desanto - Slip-In Mules (1963)
Pace Setters -Push On Jessie Jackson (197?)
Della Reese - Tain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do (1976)
Bootsy's Rubber Band - The Pinocchio Theory (1977)
Breakestra - The Gettin' To It (2005)
Fatback Band - Mister Bass Man (1974)
James Brown - Your Love (1975)
Isley Brothers - Fight The Power (1975)
Baby Huey - Mama Get Yourself Together (1971)

Melting Pot 03-10-2009
Photo: The Isley Brothers

Labi Siffre - I Got The
Playboys - Bumpin' Bus Stop
Average White Band - Stop The Rain
Onyx - Break It Loose
O.V. Wright - Let's Straighten It Out
Mickey & Them - U.F.O.
Michael Jackson - Soo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day
Ann Robinson - I Like To Do It
Marvin Gaye - Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
Lyn Collins - Ain't No Sunshine
Shirley Bassey - Light My Fire
Syl Johnson - I Hate I Walked Away
Booker T And The MG's - Children Don't Get Weary
Mulatu Astatke - Netsanet
Mombasa - African Hustle

Photo: Syl Johnson

Our spotlight on the Chess label.

Enjoy!

Jackie Ross - Selfish One (1964)
Tony Clarke - The Entertainer (1964)
Etta James & Sugar Pie DeSanto - In The Basement Part One (1966)
Pigmeat Markham - Here Comes The Judge (1968)
Little Milton - We're Gonna Make It (1965)
Andre Williams - Cadillac Jack (1968)
Billy Stewart - Sitting In The Park (1965)
Jan Bradley - Mama Didn't Lie (1963)
Otis Rush - All Your Love (1960)
Little Walter - My Babe (1955)
Koko Taylor - Don't Mess With The Messer (1969)
Fontella Bass & Bobby McClure - Don't Mess Up A Good Thing (1965)
T.V. Slim - Flat Foot Sam (1959)
The Sensations - Music, Music, Music (1961)
Denise La Salle - A Love Reputation (1967)
Marathons - Peanut Butter (1961)
Jaynetts - Sally Go Round The Roses (1963)
Rotary Connection - Tales Of Brave Ulysses (1969)
Marlena Shaw - Liberation Conversation (1969)
Ramsey Lewis Trio - The In Crowd (1964)

Melting Pot 08-08-2009
Photo: The Jaynetts

FineSoulFunkSelectors Ulli and Soul joined us for a little preview of tonight's UpSoul Party at the Abachobar. They bring you one hour of fine tunes which should warm your ears and prepare your legs for dancing. Be shure to drop by tonight!

Enjoy!

Glady Knight & The Pips - I Got Myself A Good Man
Dusty Springfield - Every Ounce Of Strength
Patti Jo - Ain't No Love Lost
Erma Franklin - Piece Of My Heart
James Brown & Dee Felice Trio - Sunny
Jo Stafford - You Belong To Me
Elsie Mae - Do You Really Want To Rescue Me
Fontella Bass - Rescue Me
Ronn Feaster - Don't Laugh In My Face And Steal My Man
Dyke & The Blazers - Let A Woman Be A Woman And A Man Be Man
Sam Baker - Do right Man
Marion Black-Who Knows
The Fabulous Playmates - Ain't Gonna Be No Fool(For You)
Don Thomas - Come On Train
Archie Bell & The Drells - Where Will You Go When The Party Is Over
Change - Searching
Mayor Hawthorne - Maybe So, Maybe No
Billy Stewart - Summertime
Ramsey Lewis - Wade In The Water

Melting Pot 19-09-2009

The Isley Brothers - That Lady pt.1 & 2
Mary Jane Hooper - I've Got Reasons
Bobby Womack - California Dreamin'
Miami - Party Freaks
Jody Gayles - You Gotta Push
Rufus Thomas - I Wanna Sang
Betty Lavette - Let Me Down Easy
Esther Phillips - Home Is Where The Hatred Is
Darondo - Let My People Go
Isaac Hayes - Walk On By
Marion Gaines Singers - Grandma's Hands
Menahan Street Band - Make The Road By Walking
King Curtis - Memphis Soul Stew
Dixie Wonders feat. Cleophus Mabone - My Soul Has Got To Move
Curtis Mayfield - (Don't Worry) If There's Hell Down Below (We've All Got To Go)

Melting Pot 04-07-2009
Photo: Esther Philips

Freddie & The Kinfolk – Mashed Potatoe, Pop Corn
Davy Jones – Sophisticated Sissy
Opals – You’re Gonna Be Sorry
Betty Harris – All I Want Is You
Ike & Tina Turner- Bold Soul Sister
Maceo & All The King’s Men – Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
The Beginning Of The End – When She Made Me Promise
Jeanie Tracy – Trippin' On The Sounds
Michael Jay – The Electric Twist
Unforgettables – Sad Song
Curtis Mayfield – Short Eyes
Edwin Starr – Easin’ In
Alice Swoboda – I Think It’s Time (You’re Mine)
Ella Washington – I Don’t Care About Your Past
Darrel Banks – The Love Of My Woman
Funkadelic – Joyful Process
W.A.R. – Low Rider (On The Boulevard)
June Conquest – All I Need

Melting Pot 27-06-2009
Photo: Ike & Tina

The Isley Brothers – This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)
O.V. Wright – Love The Way You Love
Bob & Earl – The Harlem Shuffle
The Soul Sisters – I Won’t Be Your Fool Anymore
Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band – What Can You Bring Me
Bobby Barnes – Times Are Bad
The J.B.’s – You Did It
Barbara Lynn – I’m A Good Woman
Wilson Pickett – Baby Don’t Weep No More
Jimmy Hughes – Steal Away
Carla Thomas – I’ll Never Stop Loving You
Otis Redding – Try A Little Tenderness
Nina Simone – Rags & Old Iron
Project Soul – Ebony
The Jimmy Castor Bunch – Southern Fried Frijoles
William Bell – Hot Pants Road
James Brown – Think
King Curtis – Soul Twist
Robert Ward – Let’s Kiss And Make Up
Billy Stewart – Summertime
Lee Dorsey – Ya Ya

Melting Pot 20-06-2009
Photo: The Jimmy Castor Bunch

The Velvelettes - Ain't No Place Like Motown
The Elgins - Heaven Must Have Sent You
Reflections - (Just Like) Romeo And Juliet
Chris Clark - I Want to Go Back there Again
David Ruffin - You Can Come Right Back To Me
Kim Weston - Helpless
Brenda Holloway - Think It Over (Before you Break My Heart)
J.J. Barnes - Real Humdinger
Frank Wilson - Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)
The Velvelettes - He Was Really Saying Something
The Temptations - The Girl's alright With Me
The Isley Brothers - Harvest For The world
Terry Callier - Ordinary Joe
Holly St. James - That's Not Love
Jackie Edwards - I Feel So Bad
Johnny Taylor - Friday Night
Patti & The Emblems - I'm Gonna Love You A Long Time
Jeanette Harper - Pick Me Up (Put Me In Your Pocket)
The Sapphires - Gotta Have your Love
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terell - California Soul
Gloria Jones - Tainted Love

Melting Pot 16-06-2009
Photo: Terry Callier

Eddie Harris - It's Allright Now
Betty Davis - Shoo-B-Doop And Cop Him
Kool & The Gang - Let The Music Take Your Mind
Willy Hutch - Come On Let's Do The Thing
Little Richard - Ghetto Child
The Chants - I've Been Trying
Wilson Pickett - Get Me Back On Time, Engine No. 9
James Brown - Shout And Shimmy
Sugar Pie Desanto - Soulful Dress
Little Caesar & The Romans - Fever
Howard Tate - Get It While You Can
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - I'm Ready For Love
Four Tops - Standing In The Shadows Of Love
Major Lance - I Wanna Make Up (Before We Break Up)
Lovelites - My Conscience
Darrel Banks - I'm The One Who Loves You
Kool & The Gang - North East South West

Melting Pot 06-06-2009
Photo: Martha Reeves & The Vandellas

As a teaser for their next steamin' party, we invited Rudy Rocket and Soul to the studio for another Upsoul session.
If you're in the neighborhood, be sure to drop by on June 6th at the Abachobar, Gent.

Enjoy!

Roy Smith - Very Strong On You
Smokey Robinson & the Miracles - Point It Out
The Tams - Take Away
The Loreleis - A Strange Way
Bill Withers - You
Etta James - Miss Pityful
The Fuzz - I Love You For All Seasons
Freda Payne - Unhooked Generation
The Three Degrees - Yours
Ike & Tina - Fool In Love
Dee Dee Warwick - Foolish Fool
Ann Perry - That's The Way He is
Georgie Fame And The Blue Flames - In The Meantime
Mitch Rider - I'd Rather Go To Jail
Timmy Shaw - There Goes My Baby
Mable John - Who Wouldn't Love A Man Like That
Little Richard - She's Together
The Mad Ladds - No Strings Attached
Ray Peterson - You Thrill Me
The Precisions - If This Is Love
Franki Valli & The Four Seasons - You're A Song (That I Can't Sing)

Melting Pot 30-05-2009
Selected by RocketSoul

James Brown – Funky Drummer
The Mohawks – The Champ
Little Beaver – Funkadelic Sound
Dyke & The Blazers – Funky Broadway pt.1
Tommy Youngblood – Tobacco Road
The Whatnauts – Message From A Black Man
The Meters – Struttin’
The Buena Vistas – Hot Shot
Detroit Emeralds – Baby Let Me Take You (In My Arms)
Fred Williams & the Jewels Band – Tell Her
Maceo Parker and James Brown - The Soul Of A Black Man
Willard Posey Reunion – Cissy Strut-N-American Woman
Della Reese – Who Is She
Willie Hutch – Theme From Foxy Brown
Marvin Gaye – Trouble Man
Buddy Rich – The Beat Goes On

Melting Pot 23-05-2009
Photo: Maceo Parker

Episode 71! It's a random number Podomatic assigned to it... We did A LOT more than that... But it's a nice number: 71! It makes you feel proud, like the man in the picture!

Enjoy!

Earl Grant – House of Bamboo
Robert Jay – Alcohol pt.1
The Unforgettables – Too Much Trouble
Barbara Acklin – Am I The Same Girl
The Third Wave – Love Train
Faye Marshall – Goin’ Home
San Francisco t.k.o’s – herm
Jimmy Smith – Can’t Get Enough
Art Blakey – Moanin’
Wylie Trass – The Feeling
George Freeman – The Bump (take two)
The Prepositions – Something Different
The Vibrettes – Humpty Dump pt.1
Mary Lou Williams – Praise The Lord
Georgie Fame – Last Night

Melting Pot 09-05-2009
Photo: Art Blakey

One man, a room full of vinyl, 2 decks + 1 mixer, and oceans of good taste!

Enjoy!

Village Caller - Hector
Laura Lee - Crumbs On The Table
Whatnauts - Why Can't People Be Colors Too
Pretty Purdie - Soul Drums
Smith Connection - I'm Bugging Your Phone pt.1
The Explosions - Hip Drop
Rufus with Chaka Khan - Sweet Thing
Perfect Circle - For Your Funkification
Juice - Catch A Groove
Rare Pleasure - Let Me Down Easy
The Just Brothers - Sliced Tomatoes
Kellee Patterson - If It Don't Fit Don't Force It
Honey Comb - Wants Ads
Isley Brothers - Who's That Lady
Laura Lee - If I'm Good Enough To Love (I'm Good Enough To Marry)
Homer Banks - 60 Minutes Of Your Love
The Honeydrippers - Impeach The President
Allen Toussaint - Get Out Of My Life Woman

Melting Pot 02-05-2009
Photo: Kellee Patterson

Parliament - Dr. Funkenstein
Fred Wesley And the Horny Horns - We Came To Funk Ya
Johnny Hammond - Shifting Gears
Nina Simone - Some Say
Chico Hamilton - Conquistadores
The Black On White Affair - Bold Soul Sister, Bold Soul Brother
The Coasters - Do the Funky Penguin
The Soul Lovers - Gonna Have Fun Tonight
David Porter - The Way You do The Things You do
The O'Jays - Survival
The Philadelphia All Stars - Let's Clean Up the Ghetto
The Windjammers - Poor Sad Child pt.1
Willie Hutch - Let Me Give You The Love You Need
The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There
Curtis Mayfield - Change What You Can

Melting Pot 25-04-2009
Photo: Nina Simone

In anticipation of the next UpSoul Party we invited one of the organizers, Dj Soul, into the studio for a session. He immediately rushed in, packed with 7 inches (records) but forgot to put on a shirt. Meinhof looked pleased, Ron Johnson and Tfonque managed...

Enjoy!

The Notations - Superpeople
Jay And The Techniques - Stronger Than Dirt
Chris Jones - I'm The Man
Al Green - Love And Happiness
Bobby Caldwell - Open Your Eyes
The Miracles - Mickeys Monkey
Lonnie Liston Smith - Expansions
Kokee Band 1970 - Deep Night
Vamp - Free And Easy
Chuck Jackson And Maxime Brown - Baby Take Me
Reggie Garner - Hotline
Lee Dorsey - Ride Your Pony
Brothers Of Soul - Hurry Don't Linger
Baby Washington & Don Gardner - Baby Let Me Get Close To You
Debbie Taylor - Never Gonna Let Him Know
Theola Killgore - This Is My Prayer
Maxime Brown - All In My Mind
Little Johnny Taylor - Somewhere Down The Line
The Four Vandals - Wrong Side Of Town (instr.)

Melting Pot 18-04-2009
Selected by Soul

Business as usual last Saturday at the Melting Pot HQ, which is nice for a change.
Good tracks, plenty of soul: party!

Enjoy!

Larry Hale – Organ Shout & Do The Duck
The Buena Vistas – Boss Sauce
The Majestics – The Horse
The Politicians – Psycha-Soula-Funkadelic
Rufus Thomas – Funky Robot
The Daktaris – Voodoo Soul Stew
Kim Tamango – 16 Not By Bread Alone
Billy Stewart – Summertime
Ezy & Isaac – Got To Move
Curtis Mayfield – Little Child Running Wild
Sergio Mendes – For What It’s Worth
James & Bobby Purify – I’m Your Puppet
Bobby Womack – Baby! You Oughta Think It Over
The Temptations – Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
Darondo – How I Got Over
Betty Davis – Your Man My Man
Bill Withers – Use Me

Melting Pot 11-04-2009
Photo: Betty Davis

This week we put our spotlights on Atlantic Records, spinning tunes from the late 40's 'till the early 70's, with some sidesteps to Southern Soul.

Enjoy!

Stick McGhee - Drinkin' Wine Spo Dee O Dee (1949)
Ruth Brown - 5 10 15 hours (1952)
Ray Charles - Mess Around (1953)
Willis Jackson - Gator's Groove (1952)
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters - Honey Love (1954)
Joe Turner - Flip Flop & Fly (1954)
La verne Baker - Saved (1960)
The Drifters - On Broadway (1963)
Arthur Alexander - Go Home Girl (1962)
Maurice & Mac - You Left The Water Running (1968)
Esther Phillips - And I Love Him (1965)
Wilson Pickett - Ninety-Nine And A Half (Won't Do) (1966)
Don Covay - See Saw (1965)
Arthur Conley - Sweet Soul Music (1967)
Johnny Taylor - Jody Got Your Girl And Gone (1970)
Luther Ingram - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right (1972)
Clarence Carter - Slip Away (1968)
Otis Redding & Carla Thompson - Tramp (1967)
Bobby Newsome - Jody, Come Back And Get Your Shoes (1972)
King Curtis - Memphis Soul Stew (1967)

Melting Pot 04-04-2009

...with a little help from Gladys

While tfonque went on an official visit to The Fiery City of Liege, Ron Johnson had to take charge of defending the airwaves. Being one man (and headphones) short, at some point pirates got in. Luckily Gladys Knight decided to help us out without even charging extra! Good to see the airwaves remain safe!

Enjoy this nice selection by Ron Johnson!

Billy Stewart - Summertime
Darrell Banks - Open The Door To Your Heart
Syl Johnson - I Hear The Love Chimes
Dusty Springfield - Haunted
Jimmy McCracklin - Double Dealing
Otis Clay - Trying To Live My Live Without You
Inez Foxx - You Hurt Me For The Last Time
Lee Dorsey - Yes We Can Pt1
Joe Tex - Loose Caboose
Curtis Mayfield - Hard Times
Gladys Knight & The Pips - Midnight Train To Georgia
Florence 'Flo' Ballard - Love Ain't Love
Gene Chandler - Such A Pretty Thing
Doris Troy - I'll Do Anything
Tommy Neal - Goin' To A Happening
Don Covay - See-Saw
Young-Holt Unlimited - Soulful Strut
The Mar-Keys - Last Night

Melting Pot 21-03-2009
Photo: Gladys Knight

On March 13th Melting Pot warmed up your ears for the 3rd installment of UpSoul at the Abachobar in Ghent.

Your music selectors for that evening were Sticker, Daptunes and RocketSoul. As usual, the party was so hot the walls were sweating!

Melting Pot with Ron Johnson and tfonque in the mix!
Enjoy!

Sons Of Moses - Soul Symphony
Ramsey Lewis - Dancing In The Streets
The Impressions - Woman Got Soul
Mary Wells - Honey Boy
The Invitations - What's Wrong With My Baby
Barbara Mason - World In A Crisis
Millie Jackson - Go Out And Get Some (Get It Out'cha System)
Henry Lumpkin - I'm A Walking
The Steinways - You've Been Leading Me On
Aretha Franklin - Don't Let Me Lose This Dream
Chuck Jackson - I Keep Forgettin'
Carrie Riley & the Fascinations - Super Cool
Harold Battiste - Funky Soul
James Brown - Hustle!!! (Dead On It)
Soul Sisters - I Can't Stand It
Gene Chandler - Such A Pretty Thing
The Impressions - You've Been Cheating
Vernon Garrett - Shine It On
The Relatives - Lenient With My Love
The Valentino's - Sweeter Than The Day Before
Eddie Bo - Hook and Sling pt1
Cliff Nobles & Co - The Horse

Melting Pot 14-03-2009

Willie Henderson – The Dance Master
Jodi Gayles – You Gotta Push
Gloria Williams – Sister Funk
Dorothy Black – Miracle Man
Little Rose Little – Family Tree
Gene Anderson – The Devil Made Me Do It
Porgy Jones – The dap (part 2)
Joe Chopper & The Swinging 7 Soul Band – Soul Pusher
The Last Poets – Delights Of The Garden
Buddy Rich – Chameleon
James Brown – The Boss
Patti Jo – Make Me Believe In You
The Ad Libs – Giving Up
Helene Smith – A Woman Will Do Wrong
The Whatnauts – Why Can’t People Be Colors Too
Betty Harris – Show It
Hank Carbo – Hot Pants

Photo: Betty Harris
Melting Pot 07-03-2009

Some more laid back and relaxed soul tunes.
Enjoy!

Bobby Womack – California Dreaming
Donny Hathaway – The Ghetto
The Harlem Underground – Smokin Cheeba Cheeba
Bill Withers – Who Is He (And What Is He To You)
Mickey & The Soul Generation – Iron Leg
Sweet Charles – Soul Man
Bettye Swann – Don’t Look Back
Curtis Mayfield – Move On Up
The Black Aces of Soul & The Eyes of Ebony – Let’s Get On Down
Gwen McRae – Mr. Everything
O.V. Wright – I’ll Take Care Of You
Etta James – I’d Rather Go Blind

Photo: Overton Vertis Wright
Melting Pot 28-02-2009

Laid back and relaxed.
Some groovy soul to brighten up your party.
Enjoy!

Ike Turner & His Kings of Rhythm – Funky Mule
Clarence Wheeler & The Enforcers – Right On
Burnett Bynum and The Soul Invaders – The Funky Fat Man
Eddie Kendricks – My People… Hold On
The Prime Mates – Hot Tamales
Houseguests – What So Never The Dance
Chili Peppers – Chicken Scratch
Bobby McNutt – Hold Tight
Cashmere – Get On Down With It
Bootsy’s Rubber Band – I’d Rather Be With You
Vern Blair Debate – Ooh ah eee
Black Haze Express – Won’t Nobody Listen
Sir Joe Quarterman & Free Soul – Give Me Back My Freedom
The Love Unlimited Orchestra – Strange Games & Things
The Wild Magnolias – (Somebody Got) Soul Soul Soul

Photo: Eddie Kendricks
Melting Pot 21-02-2009

Guest Host: Inspector Clay

Pointer Sisters - Don't It Drives You Crazy
Professor Longhair - Big Chief
Carolyn Franklin - Deal With It
Fela Kuti & Ginger Baker - Ye Ye Smell
Gil Scott-Heron - It's Your World
Moon People - Hippy Skippy Moon Stomp
Orchestra Harlow - Horsin' Up
Joe Bataan - Subway Joe
Johnny Pate - Shaft In Africa Pt 2
Denise La Salle - Get Up Of My Mind
Roy Ayers - Coffee Is The Color
Esquires - Think
Machito - Tango
Herbie Hancock - Blow Up
Jackson Sisters - I Believe In Miracles
El Escobar - Tighten Up
Herbie Hancock - Hang Up Your Hangups

Photo: Professor Longhair
Melting Pot 14-02-2009

Linda Williams - Elevate Your Mind
Bill Moss - Sock It To 'Em Soul Brother
Tommy Stewart - Bump And Hustle Music
Brother To Brother - Change With You
Sharon Cash - Fever
Sir Joe Quarterman & Free Soul - (I've Got) So Much Trouble On My Mind
Baby Huey - Hard Times
Cymande - Brothers On The Slide
Willie Hutch - Easy Does It
Spanky Wilson - Kissing My Love
Dee Dee Sharp Gamble - Easy Money
Blackbyrds - Do It Fluid
Ben Sidran - I Know Live (interlude)
Maze - You

Photo: James "Baby Huey" Ramey
Melting Pot 31-01-2009

This week we just felt like dancing!

The Cooperettes – Shing-A-Ling
Lou Courtney – Skate Now
Jackie Ross – Dynamite Lovin’
Betty Everett – You’re No Good
Jimmy Lewis – That Won’t Stop Me From Loving You
Johnny Pate – Hurt So Bad
The Emotions – The Best Part Of a Love Affair
James Brown – Funky Drummer
Judy Foster – Soul Girl
Esther Philips – That’s All Right With Me
Little Ron Johnson – I Keep Telling You
Georgie Boy – You’d Better Quit It
Johnny Barfield & The Men Of S.O.U.L – Soul Butter
The Pets – I Say Yeah
Googie Rene – Smokey Joe’s La La
Billy Butler – (I’ve Got A Feeling) You’re Gonna Be Sorry
Les McCann – Burnin’ Coal
Ink Spots Feat Ella Fitzgerald – Cow-Cow Boogie

Photo: The Emotions
Melting Pot 24-01-2009

Lyn Collins - Think
Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
The Supremes - Stoned Love
Dr. John - Right Place Wrong Time
The Fascinations - Girls Are Out To Get You
James Harris - Cookies
Carrie Riley & The Fascinations - Super Cool
Earl Van Dyke - 6 By 6
Pleasure - Joyous
Willy Hutch - Party Down
Isley Brothers - Fight The Power
Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up
Fontella Bass - Rescue Me
Johnny Otis - Jaws
Willie Hutch - Brothers Gonna Work It Out
Little Denise Stevenson - Hip Breakin'
The Impressions - You've Been Cheatin'
Ramsey Lewis - Wade In The Water

Photo: Fontella Bass
Melting Pot 17-01-2009

These last days were cold and so were our studios at Urgent.fm. Today we found a little button on our mixing desk, called "Mono/Stereo" to be frozen solid on thee wonderful 'Mono'-setting. According to a recently deleted article on Wikipedia, 'Mono' is an ancient technological method of combining sounds that are meant for two ears to hear, into smaller more compact sounds, that can also be absorbed by 1 ear. Groovy!

So enjoy this week's Melting Pot, especially selected to sound wonderful in this fabulous 'Mono'!

The Fabulous Peps – With These Eyes
Sugar Pie DeSanto – Go Go Power
Mutt And Jeffo – Soul L-O-V-E-R
Soul Generals – Granmas Funky Popcorn (Part One)
Billy Gardener – Got Some
JJ Barnes – Don’t Bring Me Bad News
James Barnes & the Agents – Good & Funky
Latin Breed – Turn You On
The Emotions – I Like It
Al Green – Gotta Find A New World
Ann Peebles – Trouble Heartaches And Sadness
William Bell, Mavis Staples – I Thank You
Evie Sands – I Can’t Let Go
Betty La Vette – What Condition My Condition Is In
Eddie Floyd, Mavis Staples – Never, Never Let You Go
Don Covay – Daddy Loves Baby
Gladys Knight & The Pips – Giving Up
Denise Lasalle – Keep It Coming
Jimmy Lane And The Incredibles – Deal With It
Lee Dorsey – A Lover Was Born
Lou Courtney – Hey Joyce

Melting Pot 10-01-2009
Photo: James Jay Barnes

To kick off the new year we invited D’dudeski, Rudy Rocket and Soul, organizers of the UpSoul parties in Ghent. They joined us with an excellent selection of tracks. We're already looking forward to the next installment of Upsoul.

Enjoy!

Dorando - Didn't I
Tobi Lark - Challenge My Love
The Exeptional Three - Unlucky Girl
Darrow Fletcher - Changing By The Minute
The King Pins - The Monkey One More
Kenny Lynch - Puff (Up In Smoke)
Carole Bennett - Beyond The Shadow Of A Doubt
H.B. Barnum - Calypso Blues
The Woolies - Who Do You Love
Ray Charles - Hit The Road Jack
Vicky Adams - I'm Drowning
Nancy Wilson - My Sweet Thing
Dean & Jean - Lovingly Yours
Chris Clark - Put Yourself In My Place
Chuck Jackson - I Keep Forgetting
Jimmy Merchant - My Girl Now
Dee Dee Sharp - Gravy
Jimmy Robins - In My Heart
The Manhattans - I Can't Stand For You To Leave Me
Margie Hendrix - I Call You Nothing But A Tramp
Freddie Waters - Singing A New Song

Melting Pot 03-01-2009
Photo: Nancy Wilson

Ron Johnson and tfonque on the decks.
Saturday Night Soul Shakers mix

Bobby Womack - What Is This
Ray Barretto - El Watusi
Stairsteps - I Love You - Stop
Bill Cody - I'm Back To Collect
Gwen McRae - Move Me Baby
Brenda & The Tabulations - One Girl Too Late
Sam Baker - Do Right Man
Brother Jack McDuff - Can't Get Satisfied
Jr Walker & The Allstars - Dancin' Like They Do On The Soul Train
Charles Bradley & the Menahan Street Band - The World Is Going Up In Flames
Isley Brothers - Who's That Lady
Willie Hutch - Slick
Wilson Pickett - Get Me Back On Time Engine number 9
James Brown - Woman
Dr. John - Right Place Wrong Time
Rufus Thomas - Hot Grits!
Clovers - Love Potion Number 9
The Marvelettes - Destination: Anywhere
The Bobbettes - Look At The Stars

Melting Pot 27-12-2008
© Saturday Night Soul Shakers 2008
Photo: The Marvelettes

Ron Johnson and tfonque on the decks.
Saturday Night Soul Shakers mix

Bob & Earl - Harlem Shuffle
Supremes - Stoned Love
Carl Carlton - I Can Feel It
Chee Chee & Peppy - Never, Never, Never
The Soul Children - Don't Take My Kindness for Weakness
Chuck Wood - Seven Days To Long
Chris Columbus & The Swingin Gaites - Tighten Up "70"
The Young Rascals - It's Love
Al Green - Love Ritual (bwana mix)
Arthur Conley - Funky Street
Williams & Watson - Too Late
The Enticers - Calling For Your Love
Tina Britt - The Real Thing
The Packers - Go Head On
Doris Troy - I'll Do Anything
Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band - I Got Your Love
Soul Sisters - I Can't Stand It
San Francisco TKO's - Acid Lady
The Impressions - Women's Got Soul
Willy Mitchell - Six To Go
Sweet Inspirations - Sweets For My Sweet

Melting Pot 20-12-2008
© Saturday Night Soul Shakers 2008
Photo: The Impressions

James Brown - Don't Tell It
The Meters - Handclapping Song
Sly & The Family Stone - You Can Make It If You Try It
Bobby Womack - Across 110th Street
Soul Messengers – Burn Devil Burn
June Conquest – Take Care
Betty Harris – Trouble with My Lover
Linda Jones – Fugitive from Love
Ann Sexton – I’m His Wife, You’re Just a Friend
Betty Everett – I’m Gonna Be Ready
Clarence Reid – No Way Out
Danny White & Linda Nail – Keep My Woman Home
Edd Henry the Nickels & Three Pennies – Crooked Woman
Art Neville – Bo Diddley
Richard Berry & the Pharaohs – Louie, Louie
Danny White – The Twitch
Benny Spellman – Fortune Teller
Johnson, Hawkins, Tatum & Durr – Your Love Keeps Drawing Me Closer
Marion Black – Who Knows
Hollis, L. & The Mackadoos – Bui Bui

Photo: Marion Black
Melting Pot 13-12-2008

Soul and Funk lovers in Ghent have something to look forward to. The Up Soul party is scheduled at the Abachobar, Hoogpoort 12 - www.abachobar.be. DJ’s are D’dudeski, Meinhof ‘n’ Groovekit and RocketSoul.

So, if you are into fine soul and funk tunes and positive vibes, head over to the Abachobar on Saturday, December 13, 2008 . It starts at 22hr. There is no entrance fee.

And that is not all. Meinhof and Groovekit did a special soul’n'funk mix this Saturday (December 7) in the Melting Pot show on Urgent FM.

UpSoul organisers RocketSoul dropped in for a small chat.

Enjoy!

Melting Pot 29-11-2008 @ www.urgent.fm

Pearl Dowell – Good Things
Maceo and All The Kings Men – Shake It Baby
Syl Johnson – Sorry ‘Bout Dat!
Abraham and the Casanovas – Hook and Boogit pt1.
Fred Moss – Get On Down
Lou Courtney – Beware
Marvin Gaye – A Funky Space Reincarnation
Junior Mance – Don’t Cha Hear Me Callin’ To Ya
Bobby Husband – Man’s Best Friend
Jerry O – The Funky Chicken Yoke
King Curtis – Take The Last Train Home
The Magictones – Happy Days
Garnet Mimms – Prove It To Me
Eddie Bo and Inez Cheatham – Lover And A Friend
Irma Thomas – Ruler Of My Heart
Little Ann – I Got To Have You
Village Callers – Hector
Clarence Roulet – Bon Ton Roulet

Photo: Here, My Dear - Marvin Gaye, 1979

This week we stumbled upon some very nice tracks by Charles Bradley and the Menahan Street Band. If you like a voice with raw soul power, this is the real deal!

"The Menahan Street Band is a collaboration of musicians from Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings (Dave Guy, Homer Steinweiss, Fernando Velez, Bosco Mann), El Michels Affair (Leon Michels, Toby Pazner), Antibalas (Nick Movshon, Aaron Johnson) and The Budos Band (Mike Deller, Daniel Fodder), brought together by musician/producer Thomas Brenneck (Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Budos Band, Amy Winehouse) to record hits in the bedroom of his Menahan St. apartment in Bushwick, Brooklyn."
http://www.myspace.com/dunhamrecords

Watch out for the upcoming album on Durham Records!

Enjoy! - tfonque

The JB’s – You Can Have Watergate Just Gimme Some Bucks and I’ll Be Straight
Joe Tex – I Gotcha
People’s Choice – My Feet Won’t Move, But My Shoes Did The Boogie
Sweet Charles – Yes It’s You
First Choice – Love And Happiness
Mary Wells – What’s Easy For Two Is So Hard For One
Martha Reeves – Nowhere to Run
James Brown – No No No
Bobo Mr. Soul – Hitch Hiking to Heartbreak Road
Syl Johnson – We Did It
Charles Bradley & The Menahan Street Band – The World (Is Going Up In Flames)
Charles Bradley & The Menahan Street Band – The Telephone Song
James Hanns & The “SOUL” Entertainers – I Found You
Wendy Kane – After Laughter Comes The Tears
Leon Haywood – I Wanna Do Something Freaky To You
Betty Harris – 12 Red Roses
Stevie Wonder – Send Me Some Lovin’

Photo: Charles Bradley

Melting Pot 15-11-2008 @ www.urgent.fm

The Spinners – It’s A Shame
The Four Tops – Shake Me Wake Me (When It’s Over)
Archie Bell & The Drells – Tighten Up pt2
Mamie Galore – It Ain’t Necessary
Little Eva Harris – Get Ready
John Ellison – You’ve Got To Have The Rhythm
Ruby Andrews – You Made A Believer Out Of Me
Impressions – We’re A Winner
Freda Payne – The Easiest Way To Fall
Ann Peebles – I’m Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down
John Roberts – Sockin’ 1-2-3-4
James Polk & The Brothers – Power Struggle
The Buena Vistas – Here Come Da Jugde
Chuck Jackson and Maxine Brown – Hold On I’m Coming
Bettye Lavette – Do Your Duty
Gwen McRae – Lead Me On
Bettye Lavette – Let me Down Easy
Nina Simone – Save Me
The Trinikas – Remember Me
Sugarpie Desanto – Taste Of Soul
Little Bob – I Got Loaded
Nat Foster – Rock’n The Summer Away

Photo: Freda Payne

Melting Pot 08-11-2008 @ www.urgent.fm

James Brown – There it is pt1
Ultrafunk – Kung Fu Man
Bobby Moore – Hey D.J.
The Temptations – Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)
The Temptations – Let Your Hair Down
The Crusaders – Put It Where You Want It
The Chi-Lites – (For God’s Sake) Give More Power To The People
WAR – Me And Baby Brother
The Isley Brothers – Pop That Thang
Barbare Mason – World War Three
The Undisputed Truth – Help Yourself
Little Sister- You’re The One pt1
Billy Paul – Brown Baby
Hot Chocolate – Bump And Dilly Down
The Mystic Moods – Midnight Snack
Ramsey Lewis – Hey, Mrs. Jones
Arthur Conley – Aunt Dora’s Love Soul Shack
Ike & Tine – Gonna Have Fun
John Handy – Hard Work

Photo: The Temptations

Clea Bradford – My Love’s A Monster
King Coleman – The Boo Boo Song pt.1
John Paul – I’m A Bad Son Of A Gun
The Chi-Lites – Are You My Woman?
Dee Dee Sharp – What Kind Of Lady
Lee Williams & The Cymbals – Shing A Ling USA
Souls Unlimited – The Raving Vampire pt1
Merl Saunders Quintet – Soul Groovin’
The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band – Spreadin’ Honey
Lorenzo Hat And The Mad Hatters – Funkey
Barry White – Walking With The One I Love
Darondo – Didn’t I
Nancy Wilson – Ode To Billy Joe
Bobby Bland – Shoes
Irma Thomas – Hittin Or Nothing
Chris Kenner – I Like It Like That
Bo Diddley – I Don’t Like You
Bo Diddley – I’ve Got A Feeling
Lee Fields – She’s A Lovemaker

Photo: Dee Dee Sharp

William Bell & Mavis Staples – Love’s Sweet Sensation
Eddie Bo – If It’s Good For You (It’s Good For me)
Wanda Davis – Save Me
Curtis Mayfield – Freddie’s Dead
Wallace Brothers – What-Cha Feel Is What-cha Get
The JB’s – Escape-Ism, Pts. 1 and 2
James Knight and The Butlers – Funky Cat
Pearly Queen – Quit Jivin’ [The Number Song]
Lyn Collins – Do Your Thing
Helene Smith – You Got To Be A Man
Bobby Bland – Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City
Phil Moore Jr – Workin’ On A Groovy Thing
Betty Wright – Tonight
The Charmels – As Long As I’ve Got You
Barbara Howard – I Don’t Want Your Love
Johnny Pate – You’re Starting Too Fast

Photo: The Charmels

Bobby Bland - 36 22 36
James Brown - Night Train
The Bobettes - Mr Lee
Clovers - Love Potion #9
Shirley Ellis - The Clapping Song
Jamo Thomas - I Spy For The FBI
Jackie Wilson - Reet Petite
Ray Charles - I Got A Woman
Jan Bradley - Mama Didn't Lie
Brenton Wood - Gimme Little Sign
Booker T & The MG's - Green Onions
Isley Brothers - Who's That Lady
Coasters - Little Egypt
Markeys - Last Night
Sam Cooke - Having A Party
Betty Everett - Getting Mighty Crowded
Sir Mac Rice - Mustang Sally
Exiters - Tell Him
Roy Head - Treat Her Right
Ramsey Lewis - The In-Crowd
The Capitols - Cool Jerk
Sam Cooke - A Change Is Gonna Come

Photo: The Coasters

Carleen & The Groovers – Can We Rap
Madcliff – You Can Make The Change
Lee Harris – I’m Gonna Get Your Thing
Gabo Brown & Orchestre Poly-Rythmo – It’s A Vanity
Larry Williams – Wake Up
The Buena Vistas – Kick Back
Busey’s Soulblenders – Soul Power
Steve Pepper & Sir Shree – Elephant’s Trunk
The Action 13 – More Bread To The People
The Great Delta’s – Tra la la
Beverly Crosby – That Didn’t Stop Me
Marie Queenie Lyons – See And Don’t See
Smokey Robinson – If You Can Wait
Manito – Gang’s Back Again
Hugh Masekela – Cantaloupe Island
Ripple – Ripplin’
The Sisters Love – Give Me Your Love
The Motivations – I Love You

Photo: Marie Queenie Lyons

Sly Stone – Crossword Puzzle
Joe Washington – Blueberry Hill
Chet Ivey and his Fabulous Avengers – Party People
Ripple – I Don’t Know What It Is
Little Royal & The Swingmaster – Razor Blade
Chosen Few – Cut Me In
The Chefs – Mr. Machine
Brass Monkey – Funky Monkey
Johnny King And The Fatback Band – Keep On Brother Keep On
Mr. Clean & The Soul Inc. – What’s Going On
Brother Jack McDuff – Hot Barbecue
Jimmy McGriff – The Bird Wave
William Bell & Carla Thomas – I Can’t Stop
Pat Lewis – Can’t Shake It Loose
The Sisters And Brothers – Yeah You’re Right
Barbara Lynn – Second Fiddle Girl
Lou Courtney – I’ve Got Just The Thing
The RDM Band – Butter That Popcorn
Gene Chandler – Mr. Big Shot
The Raelets – One Room Paradise

Photo: The Raelets

Patti Jo – Ain’t No Love Lost
Maceo & All The Kings Men – Got To Get ‘Cha
Lyn Collins – Mama Feelgood
Soul Messengers – Junky Baby
Marie Adams – Get Up And Do It, Baby
Howard Tate – She’s A Burgler
The 5th Dimension – California Soul
The Electric Express – I Can’t Believe We Did It
Eddie Floyd – I’ve Never Found A Girl (To Love Me Like You Do)
Maurice and Mac – Lay It On Me
Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers – If You Love Her
Jackie Wilson – I Get The Sweetest Feeling
Ramsey Lewis – Them Changes
Bobby Womack – California Dreamin’
Buddy Miles – Dreams
Sunny And The Sunliners – Cissy Strut
Lonnie Lester & Chuck Danzy – Ain’t That A Shame
Leroy Hutson – The Ghetto ‘74

Photo: Buddy Miles

Larry Ellis & The Black Hammer – Funky Thing
The M&S Band – Egg Roll
Barry Jones – Do The Funky Boogaloo
Lon Rogers & Soul Blenders – My Girl Is A Soul Girl
Alvin Cash – Stone Thing pt.1
Dawn & Sunset – Move In The Room
Sweet Charles – I Like It Like That
Julius Brockington – The Feeling pt.1
George Soule – Get Involved
Curtis Mayfield – Get Down
5 Spiritual Tones – Bad Situation
Graham Central Station – Tell Me What It Is
Perk Badger – Do Your Stuff
Pacific Gas and Electric – Do The Work and Rate Your Show
Soulsations – Funky Nightclub
San Francisco T.K.O.’s – Acid
Markus Kelly & The Impassions – Pushin’ To The Top
Frankie Beverly – Open Up Your Heart
Modulations – This Old World Is Going Down

Photo: Graham Central Station

Melting Pot 06-09-2008 @ www.urgent.fm

For this week's episode we did some diggin’ on the internet and found the Flea Market Funk blog of Jamison Harvey aka DJ Prestige - http://fleamarketfunk.wordpress.com. This excellent blog is written by a guy who really loves his vinyl. His posts are a pleasure to read and the records are often rarer than rare. Enjoy!

The Show Stoppers – Ain’t Nothin’ But A Houseparty
Rodger Collins – She’s Looking Good
Alvin Cash – Funky ‘69
Elijah & The Ebonettes – Hot Grits
Kool & The Gang – Funky Granny
Bill Moss – Sock It To ‘Em Soul Brother
Willie Mitchell – 20-75
Sandy Nelson – Alligator Boogaloo
Paul Humphrey & His Cool Aid Chemists – Detroit
J.J. Barnes – Chains Of Love
Jesse Fisher – Little John
Ron Holden – I Need Ya
Ohio Players – A Little Soul Party
Johnson, Hawkins, Tatum & Durr – You’re All I Need To Make
Donny Hathaway – The Slums
The Counts – Funk
Roy Ayers – Everybody Loves The Sunshine
Gloria Lynne – If You Don’t Get It Yourself
East Harlem Bus Stop – Get On Down

Photo: Gloria Lynne

Hope The Big Easy lives through the hurricane...

Melting Pot 30-08-2008 @ www.urgent.fm

Bo Dollis & The Wild Magnolia Mardi Grass Indian Band - Handa Wanda
Earl King - Trick Bag
Inell Young - What Do You See In Her
Eddie Bo & The Soul Finders - The Rubber Band
The Explosions - Garden Of Four Trees
Irma Thomas - In Between Tears
Jimmy Hicks - I'm Mr. Big Stuff
Lee Dorsey - Shaking Sally Through The Alley
Earl King - 13 Street Parade
Mary Jane Hooper - I've Got Reasons
Ray J - Right Place, Wrong Time
The Gaturs - Yeah You're Right, You Know You're Right
Gentlemen June Gardner - It's Gonna Rain
Professor Long Hair - Mardi Gras In New Orleans
Dave Bartholomew - Who Drank My Beer While I Was In The Rear
James 'Sugar Boy' Crawford & His Cane Cutters - Jack-A-Moo
Jessie Hill - Ooh Poo Pah Doo
Lee Dorsey - Working In The Coal Mine
The Meters - Chug Chug Chug A Lug
Huey 'Piano' Smith & His Clowns - Rockin' Pneumonia And The Boogie Woogie FLu
Irma Thomas - Wish Someone Would Care
Clarence 'Frog Man' Henry - Ain't Got No Home

Photo: Irma Thomas

Melting Pot 23-08-2008 @ www.urgent.fm

Parliament - P-Funk (Want To Get Funked Up)
(Mothership Connection)
Parliament - Chocolate City
(Chocolate City)
Funkadelic - Cosmic Slip
(Cosmic Slop)
Parliament - Mothership Connection (Star Child)
(Mothership Connection)
George Clinton - Do Fries Go With That Shake
(R&B Skeletons In The Closet)
George Clinton - Atomic Dog
(Computer Games)
Parliament - Prelude + Gamin On You
(Clones Of Dr Funkenstein)
Parliament - Flashlight
(Funkentelecy)
Funkadelic - One Nation Under A Groove
(One Nation Under A Groove)
Parliament - Give Up The Funk (Tear The Roof Off The Sucker)
(Mothership Connection)
Parliament - Funkin For Fun
(Clones Of Dr Funkenstein)

Melting Pot 16-08-2008 @ www.urgent.fm

Apart from Hayes’ own tunes there's a nice selection of songs he co-wrote with David Porter in the 60’s for Sam & Dave, Carla Thomas and The Astors plus other tunes from people he worked with.

Johnnie Taylor – I Ain’t Particular
Soul Children – Hearsay
Sam & Dave – Hold On I’m Coming
The Astors – Candy
Eddie Floyd – Knock On Wood
Sam & Dave – Soul Man
Carla Thomas – B-A-B-Y
David Porter – Groceryman
Millie Jackson – Logs and Thangs
Isaac Hayes – Walk On By
Isaac Hayes – The Look Of Love
Isaac Hayes – A House Full Of Girls
Isaac Hayes – Truck Turner End Theme

Melting Pot 12-07-2008 @ www.urgent.fm

Melting Pot’s third Summer special. The spotlight is on Bobby Womack. Tunes for this show are selected by Mieke Siemerink, an authority on anything Womack related.

01. Bobby Womack - The Preacher (More Than I Can Stand) "Check It Out" 1971
02. The Valentinos - It's All Over Now 1964
03. Bobby Womack - If You Want My Love, Put Some Down On It "Somebody Special 1975
04. Bobby Womack - Looking For A Love "Lookin For A Love Again" 1974
05. Bobby Womack - I Wish He Didn't Trust Me So Much "So Many Rivers" 1985
06. Bobby Womack - You're Welcome Step On By "Somebody Special" 1974
07. Bobby Womack - How Could You Break My Heart "Roads Of Life" 1979
08. Bobby Womack - Daylight "Check It Out" 1975
09. Bobby Womack - I Wanna Make Love To You "Womagick" 1986
10. Bobby Womack - What Is This "Somebody Special" 1968
11. Bobby Womack - Something For My Head "Home Is Where My Heart Is" 1976
12. Bobby Womack - Trust In Me "Safety Zone" 1975
13. Bobby Womack - Woman's Gotta Have It "Check It Out"
14. Bobby Womack - A Change Is Gonna Come "Home Is Where My Heart Is"
15. Bobby Womack - All Along The Watchtower "Facts Of Life" 1972
16. Bobby Womack - When The Weekend Comes "Womagic" 1986

The JB’s – All Abord The Soul Funky Train
T.M.G.’s – The Hatch
Patti Drew – Hard To Handle
Weldon Irvine – Do Something For Yourself
Dyke & The Blazers – We Got More Soul
Ebony – Project Soul
Esther Marrow – Chains Of Love
Skull Snaps – It’s A New Day
Soft Touch – Plenty Action
Reggie Moore – Mother McCree
Little Denise Stevenson – Hip Breakin’
Fontella Bass – Rescue Me
People In The News – Color Me
The Chubukos – Boogie The Devil In (Bump The Devil Out)
The Kay-Gees – Cheek To Cheek
Parliament – Go For Yer Funk

Photo: Dyke & the Blazers

Melting Pot 28-06-2008 @ www.urgent.fm

Frank Williams & The Rocketeers – Spanish Flyer
The Beginning of the End – Funky Nassau pt1
Johnny K. Killens & the Dynamites – I Don’t Need Help
Timmy Thomas & Betty Wright – Ebony Affair
James Knight & the Butlers – Fantasy World
Joey Gilmore – Do It To Me One More Time
Helene Smith – You Got To Do Your Share
Gwen Mcrae – I’ve Got Nothing To Lose But The Blues
Little Beaver – I Love The Way You Love
Clarence Reid – Like Running Water
Betty Wright – Bluesville
Clarence Reid – Living Together Is Keeping Us Apart
Oceanliners – Cutting Room
Little Beaver – Party Times
KC & The Sunshine Band – Get Down
Miami – Give Me Your Love

Photo: Willie 'Little Beaver' Hale

Gene Chandler – Nothing Can Stop Me
Esther Marrow – Walk Tall (Baby That’s What I Need)
Titus Turner – Do You Dig It
Mike James Kirkland – Prophet
Fred Wesley And The J.B.’s – Breakin’ Bread
Lyn Taitt – Out On A Funky Trip
Henry Peters – Master Groove
The Ikettes – Camel Walk
Harold Burage – Got To Find A Way
Sweet Charles – Soul Man
Fabulous Originals – It Ain’t Fair, But It’s Fun
Millie Jackson – Hypocrisy
Al Jarreau – Use Me
Maurice & Mac – You Left The Water Running
Lee Dorsey – Holy Cow
Clarence Reid - Love Who You Can
Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign – 69 Cents

Photo: Millie Jackson

Melting Pot 14-06-2008 @ www.urgent.fm

Every other week during the summer Melting Pot presents a special show, highlighting one artist or one subgenre or a city. June 14 was the first ’special’.

Tune in for an hour of music from the mighty Fela Kuti, the founder of afrobeat.

My first encounter with Fela Kuti was in the mid-seventies. As a young punk I was intrigued by the funk of Parliament, Funkadelic and, of course, James Brown. But then I came across an album called Up Side Down by Fela Anikulapo Kuti & The Africa 70 on London Records. This record was something else. There were only two songs on it and the whole album lasted just half an hour but what a sound…. And that groove… From then on I was hooked on Fela and bought every record I could get my hands on.

"Music is the weapon, music is the thing of the future, music is the weapon of the future…
And something tells me I’m right, so I’m president… one day.. don’t worry…."
- Fela Kuti

Fela Ransome-Kuti & the Afrika 70 - Ye Ye De Smell
Fela Ransome-Kuti & the Afrika 70 - Zombie
Fela Ransome-Kuti & the Afrika 70 - Jeun Ko Ku (Chop 'n' Quench)
Fela Ransome-Kuti & the Afrika 70 - Gentleman
Fela Ransome-Kuti & the Afrika 70 - Up Side Down
Fela Ransome-Kuti & the Afrika 70 - I T T

Check http://groovekit.be for more info about this episode

Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings – Genuine
Jody Gayles – You Gotta Push
Jimmy Norman – Gangster of Love pt1 & 2
Patrizia & Jimmy – Trust Your Child pt1
Jr & his Soulettes – 2009 Cherry Soul Sound
Eight Minutes – Here’s Some Dances
The PC’s Ltd – Fast Man
Dolores Ealy and the Kenyattas – Honeydripper
Charles Wright – You Gotta Know Whatcha Doin’
Xplosions – Wait a Minute
Bo Diddley – Hit or Miss
Betty Everett – You’re No Good
Ann Sexton – You’re Gonna Miss Me
Mr Jamo – Shake What You Got
Daddy Kae & Yvonne – Eleven Commandements of Woman
Arthur Prysock – Fever
Betty Harris – Ride Your Pony
Maulawi – Street Rap

Photo: Betty Harris

The Tsu Toronadoes – Getting In The Corners
Dave Cortez & The Moon People – Happy Soul (With A Hook)
The Mighty Hannibal – Get In The Groove
Danny White – Natural Soul Brother
Eldridge Holmes – Pop, Popcorn Children
Marilyn Barbarin – Reborn
The Politicians – Close Your Mouth
Rufus Thomas – The Funky Bird
Black Rio – Uniao Black
Roy Porter – Party Time
Dorothy Ashby – Soul Vibrations
Lightnin’ Rod – Sport
Instant Funk – The Mack Is Back
The Staple Singers – For What It’s Worth
Johnny Adams – More Than One Way
Veda Brown – Short Stopping
Diana Ross & The Supremes – He’s My Sunny Boy
Brenda & The Tabulations – California Soul
Soul Children – Hearsay
Certain Lions & Tigers – El Soul Condor

Booby Knight & The Universal Lady – Ain’t Nobody Better Than You
Sons Of The Kingdom – Modernization
The Blackbyrds – The Blackbyrds’ Theme
Quincy Jones – Money Runner
Incredible Bongo Band – Sharp Nine
Spanky Wilson – You
The Explosions – Garden Of Four Trees
Mickey Murray – Sticky Sue
Manuel B. Holcomb – I Stayed Away Too Long
Bronx River Parkway – Quienes Haverlo
King Curtis – Instant Groove
The Herb Johnson Settlement – Get It pt2
The Golden Toadstools – Silly Savage
The Buena Vistas – Soul Clappin
Betty Wright – Good Lovin’
The Temptations – The Way You Do The Things You Do
Frank Williams & The Rocketeers – Good Things Pt.1
William De Vaughan – Be Thankful For What You Got

Photo: Spanky Wilson

Jr. Walker & The Allstars - Boogie Down
Benny Golson - I'm Always Dancing To The Music
The Jimmy Castor Bunch - Potential
Pee Wee Ellis - That Thang
Osibisa - Move On
Jack McDuff - Hunk O' Funk
Dee Dee, Barry And The Movements - Get Out Of My Life Woman
Sly & Ron Ford - Who In The Funk Do You Think You Are (Demo)
Fred Wesley & The Horny Horns feat. Maceo Parker - We Came To Funk Ya
Super Funky Discotheque - Lord Funk

Photo: Pee Wee Ellis

Louise Freeman – I Can Do It
The Beginning Of The End – Monkey Tamarind
Johnny Cameron & The Camerons – Funky John
Wynder K Frog – Into The Fire
Truth – Exceedin’
Bootsey Phelps & the Complete Strangers – Fun In Your Thang pt1
Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd St. Rhythm Band – Movin’ On Up/I Can’t Turn You Loose (Reprise 3)
(Live at the Haunted House)
Carleen & the Groovers – Hot Pants
Spanky Wilson – Kissing My Love
Jean And The Darlings – How Can You Mistreat The One I Love
Peggy Lee – Sittin’ On The Dock Of The Bay
San Remo Golden Strings – I’m Satisfied
Soul Brothers Six – Some Kind Of Wonderful
Earth, Wind & Fire – Fan The Fire
The Hunter & his Games – How You Get Higher
Big Mama Thornton – I Smell A Rat
James Brown – The Payback

Photo: Carleen & The Groovers

Melting Pot 03-05-2008 @ www.urgent.fm

Donny Hathaway - What's Going On? (Live)
The Notations - Super People
Wirbitzky-Zimmerman - Eat Art
J.J. Johnson - Harlem Clavinette
The Cecil Holmes Soulful Sounds - Slaughter
Antonio Riccardo Luciani - Eclisse Lunare
Jean-Pierre Mirouze - Sexopolis
The Fabulous Counts - Jan Jan
Ugo Fusco - First
Little Richard - Nuki Suki
Richard Demaria - Remember Billy
Greg Perry - Love Is Magic (instr.)
Edwin Starr - Big Papa
Isaac Hayes - Buns O'Plenty
Herbie Mann - Can You Dig It?
Karl Heinz Schäfer - Kidnapping
Ramsey Lewis - Les Fleurs

Photo: Edwin Starr

Labert Ellis – Batman
Jimmy Smith – Stay Loose
Southshore Comission – Right On Brother pt1
The Three Degrees – Who’s The Fool
Little Oscar – The Funky Buzzard
Hank Marr – Marr’s Groove
J.C. Davis – Monkey
The Fatback Band – Mister Bass Man
Mark Putney – Don’t Come Around Here No More
Backyard Heavies – Expo '83
Pigmeat Markham – Who Got The Number
Eddie Harris – Get On Down
Marvin Gaye – Calypso Blues
First Choice – Gonna Keep On Loving Him
The 9th Creation – Bubble Gum
Etta James – Just A Little Bit
Johnny ‘Guitar’ Watson – Ain’t That A Bitch
Philadelphia All Stars – Let’s Clean Up The Ghetto

Photo: Etta James

The Bar-Kays – Soul Finger
Bunny Sigler – Shake Your Booty
Soul Angels – It’s All In Your Mind
Reuben Wilson – Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
Bill Withers – Lonely Street, Lonely Town
Maze – While I’m Alone
The Last Poets – Mean Machine Chant
Little Sister – Sanga
The Communicators & The Black Experience Band – The Road
Rufus Thomas – Git On Up And Do It
The Roadrunners – Every Man For Himself
Jo Jo Benson – Having My Glory
Eddie Bo & The Soul Finders – Dead End Street
Carla Thomas – Ain’t Enough Hours In The Day
Bettye Swann – Make Me Yours
Curtis Mayfield – Beautiful Brother Of Mine

Photo: The Bar-Kays

News – Tend To Your Business
Richard’s People – Yo Yo
Hindal Butts – In The Pocket
The Dynamic Concepts – Funky Chicken
Mary Love – Lay This Burden Down
Lee Michaels – Tell Me How You Feel
Tyrone Chestnut – Lay This Burden Down
The Sweet Inspirations – (Gotta Find) A Brand New Lover pt1
Bobby McNutt – Hold Tight
Betty Harris – There’s A Break In The Road
Beastie Boys The Ad-Libs – Giving Up
Doris Allen – Hanging Heavy On My Mind
Carla Thomas – Here It Comes Again
Freedom Now – Sissy Walk
Charles Earland – Revelation
Gordon Staples & The String Thing – Strung Out

Photo: Carla Thomas

Marvin Holmes – Ooh Ooh The Dragon
King Curtis – Memphis Soul Stew
Wee Willie Walker – Ticket To Ride
The Mighty Hannibal – Somebody In The World For You
Maurice And Mac – Use That Good Thing
The New Breed – PM Or Later
Tony Avalon & The Belairs – Sexy Coffee Pot
Derek Martin – Daddy Rollin’ Stone
Tony Clarke – Ghetto Man
London Fog & The Continentals – Easy Mover
Idris Muhammad – Brother You Know You’re Doing Wrong
The Nite-Liters – Afro-Strut
Apollis – What It Is pt1 & 2
B W Soul – Marvin’s Groove
Allen Toussaint – Get Out Of My Life Woman
Ricky Calloway & his NT Express – Get It Right pt1

Photo: King Curtis

Fred Wesley & Horny Horns feat. Maceo Parker - Up For The Down Stroke
Bobby Butler & The Latinaires - Next Time You See Me
Eddie Floyd - The Breakdown pt.2
Primevil - Stop Look Listen
Sugar Pie Desanto - Straighten It Out With Your Man
Little Anthony & The Imperials - I Don't Have Time To Worry
Billy Hawks - Oh Baby (I Believe I'm Losing You)
Hank Crawford - Sugar Free
Fifth Unit - Looking In The Breeze
Betty Wright - Ain't No Sunshine
Donny Hathaway - Love Love Love
Garland Green - Let Me Be Your Pacifier
Baby Huey - Mighty Mighty Spade & Whitey
Laura Lee - It Ain't What You Do (But How You Do It)
Willie Hutch - Vampin'
Billy Paul - East

Photo: Sugar Pie Desanto

Zebra – Simple Song
Bettye LaVette – Do Your Duty
4th Coming – The Dead Don’t Die Alive
Richard ‘Groove’ Holmes – Flyjack
Jake Porter – I Wanta Make Her Love Me ‘Till The Cows Come Home
Ripple – I Don’t Know What It Is But It Sure Is Funky
Bobby Womack – No money In My Pocket
T-Bone Walker – Poontang
Robert Parker – The Hiccup
Esther Philips – Use Me
Lyn Collins – Backstabbers
Deep Heat – Do It Again
The Funkees – Akula Owu Onyeara
The Original Soul Senders – Soul Brothers Testify
Terry Callier – Ordinary Joe
ADC Band – Long Stroke

Photo: Bobby Womack

Marlena Shaw – Carlifornia Soul
Gloria Taylor – Grounded pt1
Roy Ward (aka Eddie Bo) – Horse With A Freeze pt1
Denise LaSalle – Get Up Off My Mind
Syl Johnson – Concrete Reservation
Lorraine Ellison – Try (Just A Little Bit Harder)
Mavis Staples – Koochie Koochie Koochie
The Politicians feat. McKinley Jackson – The World We Live In
Mighty Flea – Ode To Billie Jo pt1
The Broadways – You Just Don’t Know
Lorenzo Holden – The Wig
Little Beaver – Good Times
Clara Ward – Dead End Street
Luise McCord – You’d Better Get A Move On
Fred And The Ovations – I’m Gonna Love You
Laura Lee – I Need It Just As Bad As You
Dorothy Love Coates – Strange Man
Ike And Tina Turner – Livin’ For The City

Photo: Denise LaSalle

Miami – Party Freaks pt2
Rose Royce – Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
Boscoe – If I Had My Way
Willie Bobo & The Bo Gents – Roasted of Fried
The Gentle Rain – Use Me
Mauri Baily – Soul Pop
Big Daddy Rucker – Just Do Your Thing
Jamo Thomas – Bahamamama
The Moonlighters – Funky Moon Meditation
Big Al & The Star Treks – Funky Funk
Lou Rawls – Season Of The Witch
The Isley Brothers – Who’s That Lady
Eli The Prophet – Take A Little Give A Lot
Curtis Mayfield – Ghetto Child (demo version)
Donny Hathaway – What’s Going On?
The Pointer Sister – Yes We Can Can

Photo: Willie Bobo

Banbarra – Shack Up pt1
Ronnie Foster – On The Avenue
Randolph Brothers – What It Is pt1
Myra Barnes (Vicki Anderson) – The Message From The Soul Sister
Liz Lands – One Man’s Poison
The Staple Singers – I Had A Dream
The Coasters – Three Cool Cats
Barbara Lynn – This Is The Thanks I Get
The Fantastic Johnny C – Look What Love (Can Make You Do)
Natural Bridge Bunch – Pig Snoots pt1
Willie Joe – Funny Thing
Judson Moore – Everybody Push And Pull
The Rollers – Knockin’ At The Wrong Door
The Watts 103rd St Rhythm Band – Keymen
Les McCann – Bo-Go-Loo
Gerri Granger – Show Stopper
Terry Dossie – Soul Food
Koko Taylor – Egg Or The Hen
Rance Allen Group – Lying On The Truth
Exuma – Exuma, The Obeah Man

Photo: Koko Taylor

US Navy Port Authorithy Soul Band – Scoobe
Billy Sha-Rae – Do It
Betty Everett – Take Me
The Jonny Otis Show – Watts Breakaway
Arthur Prysock – (I Wanna Go) Where The Soul Trees Grow
The Coasters – Love Potion No.9
The Winstons – Amen, Brother
Little Joe Cook & The Thrillers – Funky Hump
Howard Tate – Look At Granny Run Run
The Marlboro Men – (Ride On) Iron Horse
Preston Love – Chili Mac
Menahan Street Band – Make The Road By Walking
Larry Youngs Fuel – Turn Off The Lights
The Wild Magnolias – Corey Died On The Battlefield

Stevie Wonder – Superstition
September Jones – I’m Coming Home
The Fatback Band – Going To See My Baby
Georgie Fame – Last Night

Photo: The Winstons

The Houston Outlaws - Soul Power
Exit 9 - Miss Funky Fox (BRC RECORDS 1975)
Chuck Cornish - Ali Funky Thing (WAND 197?)
Ernie Hines - Our Generation (STAX 1972)
Galactic - There's Something Wrong With This Picture
Ohio Players - Fopp (Mercury 1975)
Dennis Coffey Trio - Do Your Thang
Gentleman June Gardner - It's Gonna Rain (MRC)
L. Hollis & The Mackadoos - Monkey Time Shine (BIG MACK)
Ernie K. Doe - Here Come The Girls (JANUS 1970)
Candi Staton - Too Hurt To Cry (FAME 1971)
Essence - Fever (BIG MACK)
Ms. Tyree 'Sugar' Jones - If You Feel It
Jackie Dee - Love You Wholeheartedly
Lonette McKee - Stop! (Don't Worry About It)
Charlie Antolini's Dozen - Jumping
Lionel Hampton - Raunchy Rita (DELTA 1974)

Photo: Candi Staton

Fred Wesley & The JB's - Doing It To Death (PEOPLE 1973)
David Batiste & The Gladiators - Funky Soul pts 1 & 2 (INSTANT 1970)
Chuck Garbo - Can I Be Your Squeeze (CANYON RECORDS 197?)
The Horace Family - God Will Dry My Weeping Eyes (ONE WAY 197?)
Louis Jordan - Caldonia (BARCLAY 1973)
Louis Jordan - Hard Head (BARCLAY 1973)
Louis Jordan - Saturday Night Fish Fry (BARCLAY 1973)
Ike & Tina Turner - Hard Times (MODERN RECORDS 1965)
Koko Taylor - Wang Dang Doodle (CHESS 1965)
The Mad Lads - Gone! The Promises Of Yesterday (STAX/VOLT 1973)
Marlena Shaw - Woman Of The Ghetto (CADET 1969)
Daly Wilson Big Band - Dirty Feet (FESTIVAL 197?)
Pete Wingfield - 18 With A Bullet (ISLAND 1975)
ROB - Make It Fast, Make It Slow (SOUNDWAY 2002)

Photo: Louis Jordan

Funkadelic – (Not Just) Knee Deep pt.1
Maceo & All The King’s Men – Funky Women
TV Mama Jean – Woman’s Liberation
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings – The Dap Dip
Marvin Holmes – Find Yourself pt.1
Booker T. Averheart – Heart ‘n Soul
Lonnie Smith – Sideman
The Angelic Choir – Wade In The Water
Joey Gilmore – Somebody Done Took My Baby And Gone
Carmen McRae – Can’t Hide Love
Betty Wright – Girls Can’t Do What The Boys Do
Gene Walters – Shake And Shingaling
Chris Clark – Love’s Gone Bad
The Flirtations – Nothing But A Heartache
Eddie Floyd – Big Bird
W.A.R – This Funky Music Makes You Feel Good

Photo: Betty Wright

James Brown - I've Got Ants In My Pants
Frank Motley & The Bridge - Ya Ya
Johnny Robinson - Funky Feet
Tommie Young - That's All Part Of Loving You
Otis Redding - The Happy Song
Isaac Hayes - Do Your Thing
The Ju-Par Universal Orchestra - Time
Gladys Knight & The Pips - The Way We Were / Try To Remember
Johnny Bristol - Woman Woman
Elsie Mae - Do You Really Want To Rescue Me pt.1
The People's Choice - Big Ladies Man
Lee Dorsey - If She Won't (Find Somebody Who Will)
Tower Of Power - Back On The Streets Again
Otis Jackson - Messenger To The Ghetto
Freddie King - Shake Your Booty
Jazz Crusaders - It's Your Thing

Photo: Lee Dorsey

Melting Pot op 12 januari 2008
Wilson Pickett - Take Your Pleasures
Black Heat - No Time To Burn
Apollos Show Band - Peace Is Still With Us
Lee Fields & The Devil's P Band - The Bull Is Coming
Brenda George - I Can't Stand It
Irene Reid - I Must Be Doing Something Right
Lonzine Wright - I've Been Searching
Sun - Long Drawn Out Thang
Cyril Neville - Tell Me What's On Your Mind
Gwen McRae - 90% Of Me Is You
Ruth Brown - You're A Stone Groovy Thing
Monk Higgins And The Satellites - Mr. Luckee
La Clave - Move Your Hands
Artistic - Patty Cake
Gene Chandler - (Gonna Be) Good Times
Honey & The Bees - Love Addict
Dixie Wonders feat. Cleophius Mayborne - My Soul Has Got To Move
Big Ella - Too Hot To Hold
Jeremy Steig - Howling For Judy

Photo: Ruth Brown

Melting Pot op 5 januari 2008
Guest Host: Inspector Clay

Bo Diddley - Bite You
James Brown - Sex Machine
Mandrill - Fat City Strut
Curtis Mayfield - (Don't Worry) If There's Hell Down Below We're All Going To Go
Rufus Thomas - The Memphis Train
Bootsy Collins - I'd Rather Be With You
Al Green - Love And Happiness
The Meters - Just Kissed My Baby
Betty Wright - Cleanup Woman
Bernard Wright - Haboglabotribin
Bobby Womack - Across 110th Street
Julie Driscoll - Season Of The Witch

Photo: Curtis Mayfield

The Detroit Sex Machines - Rap It Together
Creative Sounds Of The Organization - Smokey Feeling
The Buena Vistas - Kick Back
Otis Turner & The Mighty Kingpins - Do The Funky Donkey
Chico & Buddy - Can You Dig It
Clarence Reid - If It Was Good Enough For Daddy
Donny Hathaway - Little Ghetto Boy
The Precisions - Such Misery
Erma Franklin - Change My Thoughts From You
Little Herman and The Moodswingers - The Price Of Love
Shelley Fisher - I'll Leave Your Girl For Somebody New
Bo Dillis & The Wild Magnolia Mardi Grass Indian Band - Ha
The Touch - Pick & Shovel
Giraldo Ugolini - Ritmo D'Industria
Roy Budd - Get Carter
Shahid Quintet - Invitation To Black Power pt.1
Marion Gaines Singers - Grandma's Hands
Aretha Franklin - Lee Cross
Pazant Brothers - Skunk Juice
Lilian Hale - Don't Boom Boom

Photo: The Precisions

Young Holt Trio - Wack Wack
The People's Choice - I Likes To Do It
Dean Parrish - Skate
Lionel Hampton - Greasy Greens
James Carr - Who's Been Warming My Oven
Josephine Jones - Candy Man (edit)
James Brown - The Spank
Wee Willy & The Winners - I Don't Know What You Got But I know What You Need
Sarah Simpson - I Kicked The Habit
Eddie Drennon & BBS Unlimited - Do It Nice And Easy
Pat's Jam - Seven Seas
Aaron Neville - Hercules
The Emotions - So I Can Love You
Deodato - September 13th
Ivan Boogaloo Joe Jones – Sweetback

Photo: Ivan Boogaloo Joe Jones

Nathalie Cole - Annie Mae
Gloria Spencer - I Got It
Ella Fitzgerald - Sunshine Of Your Love
Eugene Blackwell & The New Breed - The Trip
Little Rose Little - He's What I Need
Viola Willis - Sweetback
Millie Jackson - All The Way Lover
Lydia Lyndell - What A Man
Marlena Shaw - Feel Like Makin' Love
Curtis Mayfield - Miss Black America (Demo)
Johnny Bristol - Woman Woman
Johnny Talbot - Pickin' Cotton
Marie Queen Lyons - See And Don't See Me
Anna Raye - Anna's Thing
Abraham And The Cassanova's - Hook And Boogit
The Stoval Sisters - Hang On In There
Joyce Jones - Help Me Make Up My Mind

Photo: Natalie Cole

The Sisters Love - Give Me Your Love
Burning Desire - Why She Had To Go
Huck Daniels - Foolish Man
Esther Phillips - Home Is Where The Hatred Is
Bunny And Cindy - Sure Didn't Take Long
John Schroeder Orchestra - Soul For Sale
Professor Longhair - Big Chief
Soul Machine - Bag Of Goodies
The Explosions - Hip Drop Pt1
Mary Love - Born To Live With Heartache
The Unforgettables - Too Much Trouble
Lloyd W. Williams - Be Mine Tonight
Little Stevie - Fingertips pt2
The Other Brothers - Hole In The Wall
Betty Wright - He's Bad Bad Bad
Monica - Chauffeur
Mickey And The Soul Generation - Iron Leg
Gary Bartz - Uhuru Sasa

Photo: Mary Love

The Mighty Generation - The MG Beat
Hank Ballard - From The Love Side
Lyn Collins - We Want To Party, Party, Party
Charles Leonard - Funky Driver On A Funky Bus
Society's Bag - Let It Crawl
Sugarpie Desanto - Git Back
Riot - Do It Right
Rahsaan Roland Kirk - Freaks For The Festival
Marlena Shaw - It Sure It's Groovy
Georgie Fame - Somebody Stole My Thunder
Eddie Jefferson - Psychedelic Sally
Tommy McGhee - Give And Take
The 'us' - Let's Do It Today (Procrastination)
Anette Snell - Love Connection
Betty Moorer - It's My Thing
Richard Demaria - Studio 96
Black Heat - Check It All Out

Photo: Rahsaan Roland Kirk

The Masters - It's Party Time
Simtex Simmons & Wylie Dixon - Socking Soul Power
Larry And Tommy - Here Comes The Judge
Warm Excursion - Funk-i-tus
Gill Scott Heron - Gun
Darondo - Let My People Go
The Charmels - I'll Never Grow Old
Syl Johnson - Could I Be Falling In Love
Esther Phillips - Use Me
Johnnie Taylor - Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone
Leon Gardner - Natural
Billy Cobham - Stratus
Village Crusaders - Akiwawa
Butterball - Butterballs pt.1
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Shop Around
The Velvelettes - Needle In A Haystack
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - (Love Is Like) A Heatwave

Photo: Darondo

Wendell Harrison – Farewell to the Welfare
Baby Huey – Hard Times
Darondo – Legs
Pleasure – Dust Yourself Off
The Temptations – Ball Of Confusion (That’s What the World is Today)
Rufus Thomas – I Wanna Sang
Curtis Mayfield – Underground
Bill Withers – Lonely Town, Lonely Street
Dee Edwards – I Can Deal With That
Carleen & The Groovers – Right On
Jacqueline Jones – One Monkey Can’t Stop The Show
Mojo Nixon & Skid Roper – Chicken Drop
Piranha Sounds – La Turbie Piranhienne
The Tsu Toronadoes – Getting in the Corners
William De Vaughan – Be Thankful For What You’ve Got

Photo: Rufus Thomas

Yngve Forsells Orkester - Theme From SWAT
Onyx - Break It Loose
Ann Alford - Gotta Get Me A Job
6ix - I'm Just Like You
24 Carat Black - Misfortune's wealth
Minnie Ripperton - Every Time He Comes Around
Bob James - Hands On
Aretha Franklin - Rock Steady
Little Oscar - The Funky Buzzard
Freddy Henchi & The Soulsetters - Funky To The Bone
Bunny Siegler - Great Big Liar
Gary Davis - Funk Machine
Future shock - Jive Cootie
Rodger Collins - Foxy Girls In Oakland
Little Denice - Check Me Out
ADC Band - That's Life
Freda Gray & The Rocketeers - Stay Away From My Johnny

Photo: Rodger Collins