Hello, kiddies.

Time once again for another installment of Come On In My Kitchen. Lucky number thirteen to be exact, and how appropriate because I am indeed lucky to have the next selector join us. I like to call him the eyes and ears of the Soul community, but you all know him best as Colin Dilnot. There’s no denying that he really stays all over the latest Funk and Soul findings and brings it straight to the masses with In Dangerous Rhythm. And that’s not all. For now, let’s all enjoy this exclusive selection that features some of his favourite Detroit sides from 1972-1976.

1. Eddie Robinson-The Door Is Open (Myrrh) LP Reflections Of The Man Inside
2. Vee Gees-Talkin’ (Jump Off)
3. The Bitter & The Sweet-I Won’t Have No Babies For You (Anything Everything)
4. Ronnie McNeir-You Better Come On Down (Prodigal)
5. Sandra Richardson-Don’t Let me Down (Innersoul)
6. Eddie Parker-Body Chains (Prodigal)
7. Four Real-The Man (Flying Eagles)
8. Smith Brothers-Payback Is A Drag (Sound Dimension)
9. Flaming Emeralds-Have Some Everybody (Fee)
10. Fugi-Revelations (Chess) (Unreleased version)
11. Bobby Franklin-Whatever’s Your Sign (Babylon) (Long Version)
 
Please download and enjoy Colin’s special guest mix, a 56 MB mp3 file, and be sure to visit and support his fine family of blogs…
 
In Dangerous Rhythm. This blog is a soulful diary - reflecting my day to day involvement with music - featuring news, reviews often with audio samples, links to articles, short mixes, single tracks, videos, playlists etc
 
Dark End Of The Street. Soulful conversations - my in-depth interviews, conversations with soul artists, photographic record of meetings or reviews of shows I have attended.
 
Keeping Soul Alive. Dedicated to longer mixes often featuring sides mentioned on In Dangerous Rhythm or Dark End Of The Street. A new mix is posted every Monday and in the next month I will additionally be featuring guest mixes from DJs and friends some of whom have never posted on the Net before.

and if that wasn’t enough, he’s got massive amounts of live clips and even more interviews over at the all new Soul Mish Mash. I told you, this cat’s got his soul together…

I’ll be back soon with an all new all 45 rpm exercise and a bit of a surprise. Until then, have a good weekend and a wonderful Mother’s Day. I’ll be doing dinner on the ground for my mom. She really goes for shrimp on the barbie… Whatever you have planned for the weekend, be sure to be safe.

Peace and blessings.

Hello, kiddies.

I’ve hit the big time (or at least I like to think I did at any rate)… Thanks to the mighty DJ Double K, I am now a part of the growing family of podcasters currently on iTunes! Be sure to head over to the Parkdale Funk Show and dig into my latest all 45 rpm exercise simply called

here’s the playlist…

introspeak from Monty Python’s Flying Circus
01 A Joyful Process-Funkadelic (Westbound)
02 Gimme Some More-The JBs (People)
03 Marvin’s Groove-B.W. Souls (Round)
04 I Can’t Stand Myself When You Touch Me Pt. 1-James Brown (King)
05 Soul Party Pt. 2-Bobby Williams (REW)
06 There’ll Be Some Changes-Maskman & The Agents (Dynamo)
07 I Been Watching You-South Side Movement (Wand)
08 Bo Did It-The Hidden Cost (Marmaduke)
09 Finders Keepers-Chairmen Of The Board (Invictus)
10 Jungle Fever-The Chakakas (Polydor)
11 Smell The Funk-The Inner Drive (Zodiac)
12 Walt’s First Trip-Ohio Players (Westbound)
13 Pucker Up Buttercup-Jr. Walker & The All Stars (Soul)
14 Hunk Of Funk-Brother Jack McDuff (Blue Note)
15 Hook And Sling Pt. 1-Eddie Bo (Scram)
16 Sophisticated Sissy-The Meters (Josie)
17 Mod Squad You All-The Mod Squad (Tangerine)
18 Twine Time-Alvin Cash (XL)
19 Shake Your Tambourine-Bobby Marchan (Cameo)
20 The Frog-Kool & The Gang (De-Lite)
21 The Goose That Laid The Golden Egg-The Parliaments (Revilot)
22 Impeach The President-The Honeydrippers (Alaga)
23 The Stretch Pt. 1-Detroit Sex Machines (Soul Track)
24 Truck In-Midnight Movers Unltd. (Renee)
25 Black And White-Young Holt Unlimited (Cotillion)

You can listen to this exclusive mix by clicking here, or subscribe to the free podcast where you can find hours and hours of great mixes from great DJs. Being the armchair DJ that I am, it’s a real privilege to be among such good company… Mad props and thanks to Double K for the invitation and don’t forget, he also came into the kitchen. His selection is still up and ready for your aural consumption. Always good to be here and even better to have you here. Thanks for dropping by.

Peace and blessings.

Hello, kiddies.

I was asked to share this soapbox moment with you all in light of the current state of our ailing society. Considering that the so-called “mission” was accomplished five years ago last week, I feel that this clip is a rather poignant statement… You may or may not agree with the commentary contained within, but since I will ALWAYS believe in the First Amendment and EVERYTHING that it stands for, I will add this quotation:

“There is nothing wrong with America that can’t be fixed with what is right with America…“

Thank you to Brother Barry C. Harrington and to all of our brothers and sisters who are still suffering the slings and arrows…

Peace and blessings.

Hello, kiddies.

Just got home from work a few hours ago after pulling another one of those all nighters. I’m still very tired, but I wanted to drop by and tell you all that I did a rather unique post for Devil Dick which you may want to check out, especially if you dig the heavy stuff. It ain’t the Funk and Soul you’re accustomed to, so be warned…

Here’s the playlist:
01 Can You Dig It-Pop Will Eat Itself (RCA)
02 No Name No Slogan-Acid Horse (Wax Trax)
03 Headhunter-Front 242 (Wax Trax)
04 A Screw-The Swans (Some Bizarre)
05 Envoye-Young Gods (Wax Trax)
06 Age Of Greed-Killing Joke (Noise International)
07 The Great American Nightmare-Rob Zombie Feat. Howard Stern (Warner)
08 950-Hilt (Nettwerk)
09 You-Bad Brains (CD Presents)
10 In My Veins-Prong (Spigot)
11 The Nile Song-Zen Guerilla (Union Hall)
12 Babylon’s Burning-The Ruts (RSO)
13 Fearless Vampire Killers-Bad Brains (Abstract)
14 Hold On-My Name (C/Z)
15 Self Destruct-UK Subs (New Red Archives)
16 Forkboy-Lard (Alternative Tentacles)
17 Pablo Picasso-Burning Sensations (San Andreas)
18 Solid Alligators-Yeast (C/Z)
19 The Radiated-Helios Creed (Amphetamine Reptile)
20 The Head Talks Cheese-Pitbull Babysitter (C/Z)
21 Loose-Birthday Party (Strange Fruit)
22 Brothers Grimm (Live)-The Cult (Beggars Banquet)

Every once in a while, I’ll change up the program a bit and throw in a guilty pleasure or two since that seems to be the way to go these days. This is a good thing because I haven’t pulled out some of these joints in ten years. Thanks as always to my man Devil Dick for the chance to unleash this fury on the unsuspecting among you. Next time around, I’ll return to the regularly scheduled programme of funky treasures but for now, I’m going back to bed because I’m still exhausted… Have a good day everybody and as always, be safe.

Peace and blessings.

Hello, kiddies.

Time to start another week (haven’t we heard that before)… a perfect time for another installment of Come On In My Kitchen. My apologies first of all, I’ve been a bit lazy (and a little stressed) so the program is just a bit off schedule. Not to worry because that will be rectified sooner than later I assure you. In any event, let’s bring in the next selector. Representing the Great White North, I’m pleased to present DJ Double K who runs the mighty Parkdale Funk Show. If you haven’t subscribed to his free podcast yet, I urge you to do so post haste… Double K came through last week with a solid hour of Funk 45 power just for you so get your plates ready!

DJ Double K - The Fufu Mix

Playlist:

1. Bob And Earl - Harlem Shuffle (Marc)
2. Bobby Rush - Done Got Good To Me Pt. 1(Sedgrick)
3. The Classetts - I’ve Got To Space (Ultra-Class)
4. Rocky Brown - I’m Mad (Toxsan)
5. The Lumpen - Free Bobby Now (Seize The Time)
6. Ike And Tine Turner - Bold Soul Sister (Blue Thumb)
7. Ten Wheel Drive w/ Genya Ravan - Tightrope (Polydor)
8. Tammi Lynn - Mojo Hannah (Cotillion)
9. Choker Cambell & The Super Sounds Ft. Lloyd Williams - Show Me The Love (Attic)
10. Bobby Williams - Funky Superfly Pt. 1(MTVH)
11. A.C. Reed - Talkin ‘Bout My Friends (Nike)
12. Wilson Picket - Engine Number 9 (Atlantic)
13.Debbie Hines - Get Off Your Butt (Keck)
14. The Temptations - Psychedelic Shack (Gordy)
15. King Curtis - Memphis Soul Stew (ATCO)
16. The Fabulous Sahalimars -  Funky Line (Rack)
17. Herbie Thompson - Let Your Love (Big Hit)
18. Dorothy Ashby - Soul Vibrations (Cadet)
19. Brian Auger & The Trinity - Bumpin’ On Sunset (ATCO)
20. Irving Music Co. - Outa Space (Avant)
21. The Soulful Strings - Burning Spear (Cadet)
22. Larry Carlton - Moon People (Uni)

please download and enjoy DJ Double K’s Fufu Mix, an .mp3 file, 56 MB

 
I’m awful busy this week, but there’s always time for bringing the funky heat to you kids. I’ve got my answer to Double K’s mix in the works now so keep those eyes and ears peeled. I’ve also got some surprises in store so don’t go far, ‘k? Have a good week and as always, be safe.

Peace and blessings.

Hello, kiddies.

The Come On In My Kitchen series continues today in the hopes that it brings a little comfort for your hump day woes. The next selector certainly needs no introduction, however, I will say that it is my extreme pleasure and privilege to bring to the kitchen my friend the Heavy Soul Brutha!

“Well, I’m very honored to finally present my very first guest mix to share here in the Fufu kitchen. Just wanted to give a MASSIVE thanks to The Soul Chef for inviting me to the grownup’s table. The concoction I’ve got for you is called Jazz…in the present tense. This mix features some of my favourite contemporary Jazz cats, as well as a few recent performances from a couple of legends. What weaves this mix together is most of the tunes are quite Funky. You’ve got New Orleans represented by Galactic and Stanton Moore. From out on the ‘left coast,’ keyboard player Robert Walter as well as the fantastic guitarist Charlie Hunter. Out of Oakland, the legendary drummer from the Headhunters, Mike Clark. A Bay Area super group dedicated to playing the music of James Brown, Thelonious Monk and Rashaan Roland Kirk that named themselves after two William Shatner TV characters calling themselves T.J. Kirk. Kooky! NYC shows up with Medeski Martin and Wood, probably the only super funky avant-garde Jazz outfit in the world. The superb trio called Soulive who almost improve on a Stevie Wonder classic. And a group based out of my hometown called Modern Groove Syndicate who dropped one of the best records of 07. Throw in legends John Scofield and Terry Callier and you’ve got

The Tunes:

01. Intro…Music Is A Science Of Sound!
02. Pappy Check - Medeski Martin And Wood
03. Damn Right I Am Somebody - T.J.Kirk
04. Jesus Children Of America - Soulive
05. Chilcock - Stanton Moore
06. Little Miss Lover- Robert Walter
07. Fly Like An Eagle - Charlie Hunter And Pound For Pound
08. B’Gock - Fuzz
09. Blackout - John Scofield
10. Stingers - Mike Clark
11. Go Go - Galactic
12. 3’s A Crowd - Talbot And White
13. Elephants - Karl Denson
14. El Guapo - Modern Groove Syndicate
15. Ordinary Joe - Terry Callier

Please download and enjoy Jazz… in the present tense, an .mp3 file, 87 MB

A HUGE thanks to Vincent for inviting me in to the kitchen. You are one classy cat, my Brutha!!!”

Peace and SOUL…

Dave

In closing, I am in the process of creating several 45 rpm exercises that will drop real soon, not just here, but also at Heavy Soul Brutha’s place and Parkdale Funk. I’ll be sure to keep you up to speed… Time for me to keep on rattlin’ those “pots and pans” some more so have a good week and as always, be safe…

Peace and blessings.

Hello, kiddies.

At long last, spring has finally sprung here in my neck of the woods. For those of you who already know me, you know that it’s time to dust off the ol’ barbecue grill and have some “dinner on the ground”… The fish and eggplant are marinating, the iPod and sound dock are in the window, and I’m ready to go. Before I get started however, I wanted to hip you all to my latest recipe. Actually, it’s been done for about a month, but I’ve been tweaking with the spices a bit so that it tastes just right… This time around, it’s another Jazz fix! I’ve really been digging that as of late, so all I can say is get your plates ready for some really hot grooves. Big shouts and thanks to My Favourite Sound, Fullundie and My Jazz World for the inspiration this time around. As always, nothing but love for you all. Here we go with the show.

01 The Yodel-Big John Patton
02 The Original Fingertips-Little Stevie Wonder
03 Call To Worship (Make Way)-Bethlehem Progressive Ensemble
04 I Can’t Keep from Crying Sometimes-The Dierdre Wilson Tabac
05 Blues Three Four-Brian Auger
06 Bobbie-George Bohanon
07 Elanor Rigby-Jazz Crusaders
08 My Favorite Things-Al Jarreau
09 What Is Wrong With Groovin’-Letta Mbulu
10 Get Off The Ground-Baaska And Scavelli
11 Headache-James Brown
12 The Hustler-Gordon Beck
13 This Here-Wynder K. Frog
14 Sunday Go Meetin’-The Latin Jazz Quintet
15 Rock Candy-Brother Jack McDuff
16 Under The Rising Sun-Johnny Lytle
17 Theme From “Joy House”-Jimmy Smith
18 Oh Happy Day-Bill Cosby & Quincy Jones
19 Just Friends-Lefty Edwards

Please download and enjoy Fufu Jazz Fix No. 3, 74 MB

Here’s the link to the mp3 file
Here’s the link to the zip file

and now for the closing commentary, or in this case, a few shameless plugs…

First, I want to send big shouts to the Heavy Soul Brutha who makes his return to the land of blog with his latest offering appropriately titled “It’s Been A Long Time”.

Next up is the latest “Soul Exchange” from the fine folks at The Hook And Sling. This time around, Tony C from Jazz Syndicate Radio steps in with “Feelin’ Alright”

Thanks for letting me get those plugs in… There’s also more installments of Come On In My Kitchen in the near future. Remember, the invitation is always open if you want to join in…

Time, needless to say, is of the essence these days, so I’ll leave you all with wishes for another great and safe weekend. Thanks a lot for dropping by. I hope to be back real soon with another mouthwatering recipe that’s sure to satisfy.

Peace and blessings.

Hello, kiddies.

To make a very long story very short, it’s been a real hard couple of weeks. I won’t bore you with the details, but I will say that this post is brought to you in part by the fine folks who make IBUPROFEN… and I am damned glad of that fact.

I almost forgot the fact that it was one year ago today that I launched the fabled AntiDivas series. In keeping with the tradition, I created yet another installment chock full of the funky and soulful goodness that you have come to expect with absolutely no frills. I want to send this one out to all of my Soul Commune friends, you know who you are. Here we go with the program.

01 Mama-Annette Poindexter & Pieces Of Peace (Twinight)
02 I Got Hurt (Trying To Be The Only Girl In Your Life)-The Supremes (Motown)
03 Good Feeling-Margie Evans (United Artists)
04 You’re Good My Child-Diana Ross (Motown)
05 Anti love Song-Betty Davis (Just Sunshine)
06 Let Me Be Your Lovemaker-Betty Wright (Alston)
07 Groove Me-Fern Kinney (Malaco)
08 It’s My Thing-Marva Whitney (King)
09 Run And Tell That-Denise LaSalle (Westbound)
10 As Long As He Takes Care Of Home-Candi Staton (Warner)
11 Ann Sexton - You’re Gonna Miss Me (Seventy Seven)
12 And This Is Love-Gladys Knight & The Pips (Soul)
13 What About Me-Honey & The Bees (Josie)
14 Strange Things-Millie Jackson (Spring)
15 Live In Maid-Bit Of Honey (Shout)
16 Recycle-Diane Jenkins (Creative Funk)
17 Genius II-Valerie Simpson (Tamla)
18 You Gave Me Soul-Andrea Davis (Chess)
19 It Was A Very Good Year-Della Reese (ABC)
20 Baby Cakes-Maxine Brown (Wand)
21 One Monkey Can’t Stop The Show-Paula Lamont (Loadstone)
22 Free Me From My Freedom-Bonnie Pointer (Motown)
23 If You Ever Need A Friend Remember Me-Laura Lee (Invictus)
24 Maybe-Three Degrees (Roulette)
25 Lean On Me-Melba Moore (Buddah)

Please download and enjoy AntiDivas No. 8, 73 MB

Here’s the link to the mp3 file
Here’s the link to the zip file

and now for the closing commentary…

As always, many thanks to Lou the Pusherman and all the usual suspects… and an extra special thank you to Ms. Merising for the Andrea Davis track (see Uchenna, it didn’t take long :-), and to Bill for donating a set top CD writer to replace the two of mine that bit the dust last week. I know, but I still prefer digitising my vinyl the old fashioned way. In so many ways, it’s much easier but that’s just one opinion. Next week I can return to business as usual and make good on more promises, including spring cleaning… Well, it’s back to work kids. Continue to enjoy your weekend and as always, be safe

Peace and blessings.

Hello, kiddies.

First off, let me once again welcome all of you kids who dropped by from the WFMU blog. That Devil Dick post was a real heater, wasn’t it?

I’ve been dying to do this post for a long time. Since I’m still having trouble with the kit, now is as good a time as any…

 

I’ve had this cassette chained to my hip for over twenty years. It’s a broadcast form one of the local college radio staions here in Baltimore (actually Towson) that unfortunately is no longer around. The show was called Yasgur’s Farm (what an original name, huh?) which featured some awesome rare psychedelic music. Let me briefly explain how this cassette came about. While sitting around with some friends back in 1987 listening to the radio (and of course enjoying some quality botanical refreshments), we heard this really awesome track that just floored us. Luckily, I was able to decipher the name of the artist enough to come back and request the track a few weeks later. With my finger on the pause button, I proceeded to record sixty minutes worth of excerpts of the show that night. As far as who the artists are, with the exception of one or two (It’s A Beautiful Day and the Tripsichord Music Box), I have no clue. Thanks to DJ Little Danny of Office Naps fame and Play It Again Max, I did discover that the track I was floored by was performed by Joe Byrd and the Field Hippies, but there are several more awesome pieces that I could sure use some help with. That’s where you Psych freaks come in. If you’re game, then give the tape a listen. If you recognise any of the songs, please tell me what they are and who performed them as I would like to put the mystery to rest once and for all. If I’m lucky, I might be able to find the tunes on vinyl in the field someday…

Please download and enjoy this mp3 file, 50 MB

As far as a new recipe goes, I’m still in there pitching so bear with me. Now that Spring Break is but a memory, I can devote more time to making the next one really hot. I do have one just about ready to serve so be sure to come back soon. As always, enjoy your weekend and be safe.

Peace and blessings.

Mother, mother
There’s too many of you crying
Brother, brother, brother
There’s far too many of you dying
You know we’ve got to find a way
To bring some lovin’ here today - Ya

Father, father
We don’t need to escalate
You see, war is not the answer
For only love can conquer hate
You know we’ve got to find a way
To bring some lovin’ here today

Picket lines and picket signs
Don’t punish me with brutality
Talk to me, so you can see
Oh, what’s going on
What’s going on
Ya, what’s going on
Ah, what’s going on

In the mean time
Right on, baby
Right on
Right on

Father, father, everybody thinks we’re wrong
Oh, but who are they to judge us
Simply because our hair is long
Oh, you know we’ve got to find a way
To bring some understanding here today
Oh

Picket lines and picket signs
Don’t punish me with brutality
Talk to me
So you can see
What’s going on
Ya, what’s going on
Tell me what’s going on
I’ll tell you what’s going on - Uh
Right on baby
Right on baby

Marvin Pentz Gay

2 April 1939-1 April 1984

We thank you and we miss you…

Peace and blessings.