Hidden Gems Posted September 19, 2013 Author Posted September 19, 2013 On this week's Hidden Gems I'm paying tribute to one of the key components behind Philadelphia International Records - arranger, producer, composer and musician, Bobby Martin. Hear his genius on songs by Harold Melvin & Blue Notes, Tavares, Wilson Pickett, The Manhattans, Joe Simon, Archie Bell & Drells, Jerry Butler, The Intruders, Jean Carn, L.T.D., Dee Dee Sharp, Ecstasy Passion & Pain, The Ebonys, Jean Terrell, The Invitations, Cliff Nobles and The Continental 4. 1
Hidden Gems Posted September 26, 2013 Author Posted September 26, 2013 This week's Hidden Gems features jazz, soul and rare groove diva Marlena Shaw, there's new music from Don-E and Raheem DeVaughn plus classic oldies by The Temptations, Candi Staton, Wilson Pickett, David Ruffin, Garland Green, Delegation and the Peter Jacques Band.
Hidden Gems Posted October 3, 2013 Author Posted October 3, 2013 This week's Hidden Gems features the singer/songwriter Jo Armstead, new music from Will Downing and Earth, Wind & Fire, plus Jill Scott, Incognito, Barrett Strong, C.L. Blast, Bridge, Otis Jackson, Cerrone and Dan Folger.
Hidden Gems Posted October 23, 2013 Author Posted October 23, 2013 This week's Hidden Gems pays tribute to Zulema Cusseaux and Gloria Lynne, there's classy new music from Earth, Wind & Fire, Laura Mvula and Marcell Russell plus quality oldies by David Ruffin, Johnny Bristol, Darrow Fletcher, Lalah Hathaway, James Govan, The Skyliners and The Lovelles.
Hidden Gems Posted November 6, 2013 Author Posted November 6, 2013 (edited) This week's Hidden Gems features part two of my interview with Jocelyn Brown. There's music from the lady's solo career plus classic tracks by Inner Life, Incognito, Nu Yorican Soul, Dazzle and Soulpersona. Edited November 6, 2013 by Hidden Gems
Hidden Gems Posted November 13, 2013 Author Posted November 13, 2013 This week's Hidden Gems pays tribute to singer/songwriter Al Johnson with music from his time with The Unifics and subsequent solo career plus collaborations with Jean Carn, Norman Connors, Deniece Williams, Cuba Gooding, Tata Vega and Positive Change.
Hidden Gems Posted November 27, 2013 Author Posted November 27, 2013 This week's show is a selection of 60s and 70s favourites with quality tunes by Donny Hathaway, Freda Payne, Jerry Butler, Johnnie Taylor, Irma Thomas, Laura Lee, Sam Dees, Johnny Adams, Darrow Fletcher, Vicki Sue Robinson, Tony Hester, Sam E. Solo, Minnie Jones, Sandy Barber, The Continental Showstoppers and Eon.
Hidden Gems Posted December 12, 2013 Author Posted December 12, 2013 This week's Hidden Gems features Syreeta aka Rita Wright. There's new and current sounds by Leela James & Anthony Hamilton, Will Downing, Maysa and Full Flava, tributes to Oliver Cheatham and Chico Hamilton plus quality oldies by The Isley Brothers, Donny Hathaway, Sly & The Family Stone, Lorraine Chandler and Muscle Shoals Horns.
Hidden Gems Posted January 8, 2014 Author Posted January 8, 2014 This week's show is the second part of my best of 2013 featuring Will Downing, Mavis Staples, Phil Perry, Maysa, Bluey, Leela James & Anthony Hamilton, Don-E, Laura Mvula, Jose James, Kenya Henry, Valentine Brothers and David Murray Infinity feat. Gregory Porter.
Hidden Gems Posted January 16, 2014 Author Posted January 16, 2014 The final part of my best of 2013 features music by Earth, Wind & Fire, George Duke & Teena Marie, Mavis Staples, Booker T. Jones & Anthony Hamilton, Charles Bradley, Gregory Porter, Bluey, Kim Waters & Glenn Jones, Mario Biondi, Robert Glasper, Mayer Hawthorne, James Hunter Six, Lady and Marcell Russell.
Hidden Gems Posted January 22, 2014 Author Posted January 22, 2014 This week's show features five tracks by Denise LaSalle, new music from Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Debra Debs and Soul Talk, quality oldies by Donny Hathaway, S.O.S. Band, Robert Knight and Buckshot LeFonque plus tributes to Ronny Jordan and Beloyd.
Hidden Gems Posted February 13, 2014 Author Posted February 13, 2014 The outstanding vocal group Enchantment is this week's featured act. There's new music from Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Debra Debs and Tyrone Lee plus quality oldies by Eric Roberson, Bettye Swann, Denise La Salle, Arthur Alexander, Betty Moorer, Wade Flemons and Jo Ann Garrett.
Hidden Gems Posted February 26, 2014 Author Posted February 26, 2014 Ruby Andrews steps into the spotlight as this week's featured artist. There's new music from Dianne Reeves & Gregory Porter, a tribute to Floyd Taylor plus quality oldies by Donny Hathaway, Enchantment, Swamp Dogg, The Inspirations, Sylvia St. Claire, F.B.I. and Myth Michaels. See below for times.
Hidden Gems Posted March 20, 2014 Author Posted March 20, 2014 Hidden Gems features Bloodstone aka The Sinceres, plus there are killer cuts by Incognito, Gregory Porter, The Impressions, Dianne Reeves, Spyder Turner, Laura Lee, The Sisters Love, The Ronettes, The Dynamites feat. Charles Waker and Rhian Ayana.
Hidden Gems Posted March 27, 2014 Author Posted March 27, 2014 This week's Hidden Gems is a 4th anniversary special with music from Aretha Franklin, Sam Dees, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Jerry Butler, The Dramatics, Loleatta Holloway, Johnnie Taylor, Martha Reeves, Ben E. King, David Ruffin, The Persuaders and more.
Hidden Gems Posted April 3, 2014 Author Posted April 3, 2014 The Dramatics are the featured act this week plus there are top quality tunes by Aretha Franklin, Kenny Lattimore, Jennifer Holliday, David Ruffin, Jean Carn with Randy Choice (!), Linda Jones, Jeff Lorber feat. Eric Benet, Laverna Mason and more.
Hidden Gems Posted April 12, 2014 Author Posted April 12, 2014 My 200th Hidden Gems is a personal selection of favourites from Lamont Dozier, The Miracles, Shirley Brown, Chuck Jackson, The Dramatics, Margie Joseph, The Controllers, Bettye Swann, Latimore, Lyn Collins, Lew Kirton, Barbara Lewis, Merry Clayton, Ndugu & The Chocolate Jam Co. It's on www.fcumradio.co.uk Saturday and Sunday at 9pm.
Hidden Gems Posted April 17, 2014 Author Posted April 17, 2014 This week I'm paying tribute to Wayne Henderson of The (Jazz) Crusaders. In addition to tracks from the group and solo work there's collaborations with Roy Ayers, Esther Phillips, Ronnie Laws, Side Effect, The McCrarys, Bobby Lyle, Father's Children and Smoke.
Hidden Gems Posted May 8, 2014 Author Posted May 8, 2014 This week's Hidden Gems has quality tunes from Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick, Earth, Wind & Fire, G.C. Cameron, Irma Thomas, J.J. Barnes, Bettye Swann, Johnny Moore, Mary Love, Cicero Blake, Liz Lands, Nelson Sanders, Four Flights, Cookin' On 3 Burners, Alfie Davison, Porgy & The Monarchs and Debra Anderson.
Hidden Gems Posted May 15, 2014 Author Posted May 15, 2014 This week's show is a Prince Phillip Mitchell special with music from the man, including both sides of the forthcoming new single, plus cover versions of his compositions by Bobby Womack, Mary Wells, Bettye Swann, Cissy Houston, Ray Barretto, Katie Love & The Four Shades of Black and Erma Coffee.
Hidden Gems Posted June 4, 2014 Author Posted June 4, 2014 This week's Hidden Gems is the second part of my Prince Phillip Mitchell special with music from the man plus Bobby Womack, Candi Staton, The Staple Singers, Archie Bell & The Drells, Millie Jackson, Sidney Joe Qualls, Jackie Ross, John Edwards, Corey Blake and Tommie Lee.
Hidden Gems Posted June 12, 2014 Author Posted June 12, 2014 This week's show pays tribute to Don Davis, a legendary figure on the Detroit music scene. There's music from Bobby Womack, Mavis Staples, Johnnie Taylor, The Dells, Carla Thomas, The Dramatics, Major Lance, Darrell Banks, Laura Lee, J.J. Barnes, The Mad Lads, Steve Mancha, Jackey Beavers, Melvin Davis, L.V. Johnson, Jeanne & The Darlings and Willie Jones. 1
Hidden Gems Posted July 17, 2014 Author Posted July 17, 2014 This week it's Part 2 of my Bobby Womack tribute which concentrates solely on the 70s. Part 1 is available to listen/download at taylorws.podomatic.com.
Hidden Gems Posted August 13, 2014 Author Posted August 13, 2014 Willie Hutch is my featured artist on this week's show. There's new music from Leela James, Lee Fields and Down to the Bone plus recent finds by Gladys Knight & The Pips and Irma Thomas alongside quality cuts from Tommy Hunt, Sidney Joe Qualls, 21st Century, Toni Williams and Lynn Marie.
Hidden Gems Posted August 28, 2014 Author Posted August 28, 2014 This week's Hidden Gems features five scintillating Jimmy Ruffin tracks, new music by Robert Cray Band, Jose James and Gerald Albright feat. Peabo Bryson plus quality oldies by Gladys Knight & The Pips, Dionne Warwick, Kindred the Family Soul, The Exciters, Maxine Weldon, The Vibrations, The McCrarys and The Themes.
Hidden Gems Posted October 1, 2014 Author Posted October 1, 2014 This week's Hidden Gems features Stax legend William Bell plus Incognito, Willie Hutch, Al Jarreau, Kim Weston, Norman Connors, Merry Clayton, The Shirelles, Mitty Collier, Four Dynamics, Eddie Billups, Troy and Julie Dexter.
Hidden Gems Posted October 15, 2014 Author Posted October 15, 2014 This week's Hidden gems is a 60s/70s special with music from Edwin Starr, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Dionne Warwick, Jerry Butler, Maxine Brown, Merry Clayton, Frederick Knight, Barbara Lewis, Undisputed Truth, Cissy Houston, Ted Ford, Fontella Bass, Benny Conn, Jerry Washington, Bottom & Co., Bobby Kline, Darondo and F.B.I.
Hidden Gems Posted November 6, 2014 Author Posted November 6, 2014 This week's Hidden Gems features Barbara Mason - fresh from her stunning live show in Bilbao - plus Marvin Gaye, The Isley Brothers, a tribute to Augie Johnson of Side Effect, Paul Johnson, Ron Henderson & Choice of Colour, Garcia, Astrid Jones & The Blue Flaps and Life Force.
Hidden Gems Posted November 13, 2014 Author Posted November 13, 2014 Laura Lee steps into the spotlight as this week's featured artist plus there's more quality from The Supremes & The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, The O'Jays, Z.Z. Hill, Diana Ross, Gregory Porter, Shirley Jones, Chris Ballin, Ronnie Walker, Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs, Byrdie Green and Nathan Best.
Hidden Gems Posted November 20, 2014 Author Posted November 20, 2014 Kindred the Family Soul is my featured act on this week's Hidden Gems plus there's the usual quality from Incognito, Ben E. King, Chaka Khan, Little Milton, Nina Simone, Jimmy & David Ruffin, Tammi Terrell, Joe Simon, Barbara Mason, Freddie Waters, Diane Jenkins and Archie Hodge.
Hidden Gems Posted December 11, 2014 Author Posted December 11, 2014 The Manhattans are my featured act on this week's show which, sadly, is now in tribute to Sonny Bivins and Blue Lovett. There's also top tunes by Patti LaBelle, Millie Jackson, Kindred the Family Soul, L.J. Reynolds, Harvey Mason, Gerri Granger, George Kirby, The Vel-Vets, SouLutions, Earl-Jean and The Stingers.
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