Wednesday, March 7, 2012

THE 130th MIX FOR FSVB

Here's the 130th Mix Selection for F.S.V.B, Its been Mixed by George the DJ, its called DiscoFunkSoul Full Mix Volume 10, there's some Classic Funk and Soul  Music on here, including some Isley Brothers, Trammps, Blackbyrds, Archie Bell & the Drells, Brass Construction and Mandrill!


Press play button below to Listen or to Download go to George's WebPage!




Full Track Listing
1) Isley Brothers - Midnight Sky
2) Billy Paul - Only The Strong Survive (G's Edit)
3) Strutt - Time Moves On
4) Mandrill - Hang Loose (G's Edit)
5) Bo Kool - Money, No Love
6) Trammps - Disco Party (G's Edit 1)
7) BT Express - Peace Pipe (G's Edit)
8) Blackbyrds - Gut Level (G's Edit)
9) Crown Heights Affair - Dancin'
10) Brass Construction - Top Of The World (G's Edit)
11) James Brown - Bring It On
12) Jimmy Castor Bunch - It's Just Begun
13) Archie Bell & The Drells - Let's Groove
14) Hot Chocolate - Heaven Is In The Back Seat Of My Cadillac
15) Banbarra - Shack Up

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Sunday, March 4, 2012

FREDDIE STARR & ENCHANTMENT

Freddie's on the right! don't know who
the other Bloke is!
Now I was Second Chef, I was In-Charge  of the Kitchen at least 3 Shifts Per Week, this had Its Advantages & its Dis-Advantages!


First the Advantages, I used to get more of the Tips from the Customers, but this was always Shared out amongst the Kitchen Staff.


On a Few Occasions, you got Really Big Tips, for Example, if Somebody had Won in the Casino before having a Meal, they Left a Big Tip, or If Somebody Famous had a Meal, I Remember Serving  A Few People like this!


The Best Tipper I Remember was "Freddie Starr" He was Starring at one of the Theatre's in Town, He was on there for about 6 Weeks I think!
Freddie Starr discusses the hamster story and ...
Image via Wikipedia


So He came into the Casino on a Regular Basis, & had several Meals, the First Time I remember, He popped his head around the kitchen and said to me "Who's the Chef, who Cooked my  Meal tonite!" I said it was me, and He put something in my Hand, when I looked, it was a £50 Note!


I was Shocked, by the time I looked up, He had gone back into the Restaurant, of course this was later Shared amongst the Kitchen Staff, He came back a Couple of  more times after that, when I was working, I Never see Him again, but He Always left a £50 Note!


He was a Generous Bloke, No Doubt, but as a Comedian, I Never Really Liked him much, & a Couple of £50 Note's never Changed That either! 


I'll tell you the Dis-Advantages Next Time!
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As for some Music, in 1978 The Great Soul Vocal Band "Enchantment" Released the Great Single "Its You That I Need" from the 1977 Album "Once Upon A Dream"


This is what Soul Music is all about, you don't Hear class like this anymore, Real Instruments and Great Vocals!


This track would be in my All Time Top 20 Soul Records!


The Song Reached number 33 on the US Pop Chart and number 1 On the US R&B Chart, with the Album Reaching Number 8 in US R&B Chart, Both the Single and Album Placing's  were Enchantment's Best ever.


The Song was Written and produced by Michael Stokes, and on the Roadshow/Unites Artists Record Label, see Lyrics below! 



Something strange is happening
You don't belong to me anymore
It seems I'm all alone
In my dreams
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

THE 129th MIX FOR F.S.V.B

Here's the 129th Mix selection for F.S.V.B, Its been Mixed by SoulNRnB, its called "The Artists - The System, there's some Classic Dance Music on here, from David Frank and Mic Murphy, AKA The System.


Full Track Listing:


1. You are in my system
2. This is for you
3. Promises can Break (Long Version)
4. Dont Disturb this Groove (Vocal Remix)
5. Midnight Special (Ext Remix)
6. I cant take Losing You
7. She said yes



Go Here for Download! 
Checkout SoulNRnB and Grizzes In Depth Post on The System and this Mix, Also have a Look at their Blog!



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Sunday, February 26, 2012

FUNKY-SOUL-VINYLS CLASSIC SOUL AND FUNK ALBUMS OF THE 60's 70's and 80's # 17


In this Series of Posts, I will writing about a Particular Classic Soul/Funk Album from the 60's 70's and 80's

The one's that stand out in my Mind, as The Best Soul/Funk/Jazz/R&B Albums ever Released. All of them, I purchased on Vinyl many Years ago and also now have them on CD or Digital Download today.

You may have a Differing view (as we all do) on these Choices, but these are my Favorites!

Number 17.......DAYTON.......FEEL THE MUSIC


Dayton Released their 4th Out Of 5 Career Albums on the Capitol Record label in 1983, it was called "Feel the Music"


It was Produced by Rahni Harris apart from Track 5 which was Produced by Roger Troutman, incidentally all the Troutman Brothers appeared on the Track!


Only One Track made the US R&B Charts, that was "It Must Be Love" which reached Number 54!


My Favorite Track on the Album is "Promise Me" I've Played this Track more than the Rest put Together!


Another Great Track on the Album was "Sound Of Music" which was Very Popular on the UK Dance Scene.


Not Forgetting the Zapp Produced Track "Love You Anyway"


The Track's I liked the Least are "Eyes" its a Sort of Rock Track, and the Reggae Sounding "Looking Up"


The Track Listing:

As with all their Releases, Dayton Changed quite a lot of their Personnel with this Album, Originally the band were formed by a Couple of Members from the Band "Sun"


As the Name "Dayton" Suggests, they came from "Ohio State", where a Lot of Funk Bands Hail, including Bootsy, Ohio Players, Slave, Lakeside, Dazz Band, Sun and Zapp, to Name a Few!


Dayton Album Personnel:
Shawn Sandridge: Lead & rhythm guitar, moog, OBX-a,
background vocals, lead vocal on Roland vocoder -
"The sound of music"

Chris Jones: Lead vocals on "Out tonight", background
vocals, percussion
Rahni Harris: Lead vocals, background vocals, OBX-a,
prophet, mini moog, korg poly six, arp omni, horner D 6
clavinet, acoustic piano, fener rhodes, Hammond B 3 organ,
Roland vocoder, Rhythm guitar - "Out tonight", steel drums,
vibes, chimes
Kevin Hurt: Drums, percussion
Rachel Beavers: Background vocals
Karen Harris Chappell: Lead vocals - "Lookin' up",
"Promise me", background vocals


Additional musicians:
Doug Wimbish (bass guitar), Orta Stokes (saxophone),
Doug Simon (Guitar - "So what"), Zachery Harris
(drums - "Promise me"), Wes Boatman (prophet 5),
Lester Troutman (drums), Larry Troutman (congo-percussion),
Zapp Troutman (bass), Roger Troutman (bass, keyboards,
lead & rhythm guitars)



Additional background vocals:
Terri Sandridge, Scott A. White III, Billy Beck, Larry Hatcher,
Roger Troutman, Bobby Glover


Have a Listen to the Album!





To Download all Dayton's Album's and a more in-depth Bio, go Here!



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Thursday, February 23, 2012

THE 128th MIX FOR F.S.V.B


Here's the 128th Mix selection for F.S.V.B, Its been Mixed by Matthew Africa, its called "To Busy Saying Yeah 24, Live at Sweaterfunk, there's some Classic Funk on here, all Mixed from Vinyl, including some Cameo, Bernard Wright, Dayton, The Gap Band, Mtume  and Aurra!

Go to WebPage  to Download! 



1. Cameo : Please You
2. The Jimmy Castor Bunch : Space Age
3. Jesse James : Love Vibes
4. Sabata : Man for My Lady
5. Tony Cook & the Party People : On the Floor (Rock-It)
6. The Limit : She's So Divine
7. Dynasty : Check It Out
8. Vin Zee : Funky Bebop
9. Ellis Hall, Jr. : Back It Up (Try It Again)
10. Starshine : All I Need Is You
11. One on One : Body Music
12. Bernard Wright : Master Rocker
13. Dayton : The Sound of Music
14. APB - All Points Bulletin : Rock Your Spirit
15. The Escorts : Make Me Over
16. Soul Mind & Body : I Took Your Love (To Be True)
17. Shalamar : There It Is
18. Oliver Cheatham : Just to Be With You
19. The Gap Band : I Owe It to Myself
20. Aurra : Like I Like It (Timmy Regisford remix)
21. Mtume : Hips
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