The Weekend Starts Here - London Fm Show

[Djmelismo]

Nice one Mats!

Another great show and I particularly enjoyed hour one featuring those rare soul gems from the likes of Mr Caldwell, Festivals, Total Eclips, Barbara Mercer and Carla Thomas.

Cheers

Mats

 

[Stephen T]

Glad you liked last week's show Matt! Thanks for the feedback

The Weekend Starts Here Show with Stephen T ~ 23rd October 2015 
(Part 1 Rare Grooves)

Whatever It Takes- Khemistry (Expansion/ orig. Columbia)
Can I Come Over and Play With You Tonight- Jeannie Tracy (AOTN/ orig. Honey 12") 
She's A Super Lady- Luthor Vandross (Mellow Mellow Right On/ orig. Epic)
Roller Coaster Demo- George Smallwood & Marshmellow (Small Wood)
Time To Throw Down- J.P's Force (PPU/ orig. Sensational)
(Do You Really Love Me) Tell Me Now- Michael Wycoff (Outta Sight Modern Soul Essentials/ orig. RCA)
Something Special- Lew Kirton (AOTN/ orig. Alston)
Holding You, Loving You- Don Blackman (Expansions/ orig. GRP)
Ready Ready Love- Karin Jones (Soul Shots/ orig. Handshake)
Lihue- Nohelani Cypriano (AOTN/ orig. HanaOla)
If You Ever Need Somebody- Gladys Knight (Expansion/ orig. Columbia)
Why I Came To California- Leon Ware (Expansion/ orig. Elektra)
Give Me The Sunshine- Leo's Sunship (Mellow Mellow Right On/ orig. Lyon's)
https://www.mixcloud.com/StephenT/the-weekend-starts-here-show-23rd-october-2015-pt1-rare-grooves/

(Part 2 John Holt Anniversary Special)

Memories By The Score- The Paragons (Clocktower)
Wanna Be With You- The Paragons (Duke Reid blank)
Joy In My Soul- The Paragons (Treasure Isle)
Sad News- John Holt (Studio 1)
Have You Ever Been In Love- John Holt (Studio 1)
Be Wise- John Holt (Studio 1)
Change Your Style- John Holt (Studio 1)
Silently- John Holt (Studio 1)
Since I Fell For You- John Holt (Studio 1)
Holly Holly- John Holt (Studio 1)
Again- John Holt (Moodisc)
It May Sound Silly- John Holt (Moodisc)
Love You To Want Me- John Holt (Impact)
Look What You've Done- John Holt (Clocktower)
The Clock- John Holt (Lee's Gold)
In The Spring Time- John Holt (Striker Lee)
Your Arms- John Holt (Stars)
Little But Yuh Tallawah- John Holt (Stars)
I Could Never Love Another- John Holt (Volcano)
https://www.mixcloud.com/StephenT/the-weekend-starts-here-show-23rd-october-2015-part-2-john-holt-anniversary-special/

 

[Stephen T]

The Weekend Starts Here with Stephen T ~ 30 October 2015

Part 1 - Chicago Soul
Party Time- Sollie McEllroy (Ja-Wes)
That'll Get You What You Want- Otis Clay (One-derful)
Say I Love You- Chuck Rives (Daran)
I'm So Satisfied- Junior Parker (Blue Rock)
Groovy Situation- Gene Chandler (Mercury)
We Do It Together- Syl Johnson (Twinight)
Let's Get It Together- Johnny Moore (Larry O)
I'm In Love (Oh, Yes I Am)- Billy Stewart (Chess)
Ooo Baby- Bobby Hutton (Blue Rock)
Glorious Feeling- Deniece Chandler & Lee Sain (Toddlin' Town)
Won't You Come Back Home- Pauline Shivers (O-Pex)
When My Baby Comes Back Home- The Vontastics (Moon Shot)
Ain't No Reason- The Esquires (B&G)
New Dance Craze- Five Stairsteps & Cubie (Curtom)
Ain't Gonna Run No More- Mighty Lovers (Soul Junction)
I'm Still Here- The Notations (Twinight)
Together Forever- Ray Pettis (Dee Dee)
How Does It Feel- Jerry Butler (Mercury)
Nobody Is Gonna Turn Us Round pt1- The Brothers and Sisters (Toddlin' Town)
https://www.mixcloud.com/StephenT/the-weekend-starts-here-with-stephen-t-30-october-2015-part-1-chicago-soul/

Edited October 30, 2015 by Stephen T

[Djmelismo]

Enjoyed the anniversary show Stephen!

Cheers

Mats

[Stephen T]

The Weekend Starts Here with Stephen T ~ 6th November 2015

Part 1- Modern Soul covers
Spanish Harlem- Johnny Adams (Hep' Me)
Hold On I'm Coming- Soloman Burke (Charly)
Why Did You Do It- Sam & Dave (Contempo)
Summer Breeze- The Main Ingredient (RCA Victor)
Stop In The Name Of Love- Willie Collins (Panic)
You Keep Me Hanging On- Jackie Wilson (Mukatsuku)
Love Is An Itching In MY Heart- Ralph Carter (Mercury)
I Can't Help Myself- Irma Thomas (Paula)
Standing In The Shadows Of Love- Deborah Washington (Ariola)
Baby I Need Your Loving- Gayle Adams (Capitol)
My Cherie Amour- Triple 5 Connection (20th Century)
Love Having You Around- First Choice (Gold Mind)
The Bottle (La Botella)- Bataan (Salsoul)
Don't Stop Me Now- Skip Mahoney (Salsoul)
I Get Lifted- Sweet Magic (Wand)
She Will Break Your Heart- Lea Roberts (UA)
https://www.mixcloud.com/StephenT/the-weekend-starts-here-with-stephen-t-6th-november-2015-part-1-modern-soul-covers/

Part 2- Big People's Ballads
Let's Make The Most Of A Beautiful Thing- Adam Wade (Epic)
I Know I Know- Pookie Hudson (Double-L)
My Luck Is Bound To Change- Bobby Lee (Sue)
I Need You So- Tommy McClain (MSL)
Love Letters- Vince Carey (Turntable)
Playing For Keeps- Elvis Presley (RCA Victor)
I'll Never Smile Again- Tab Hunter (WB)
To Be With You- Harold Dorman (Rita)
Close To You- Clarence Ashe (ABC-Paramount)
Ain't I Cried Enough- Paul Clifton (Flash)
I Don't Want Everything- Jimmy McHugh (Success)
In Time- Ty Hunter (Chess)
I Need You- Marv Johnson (UA)
She Don't Love Me- Bobby Smith & The Spinners (Tri-Phi)
Faith- Harold Burrage (M-pac)
Say It Now- Bobby Skel (Soft)
Like A Baby- James Brown & The Famous Flames (King)
Unexplainable- Dizzy Jones (Blue Rock)
Always Means Goodbye- Nathaniel Kelly & The Trevinos (Jubilee)
https://www.mixcloud.com/StephenT/the-weekend-starts-here-with-stephen-t-6th-november-2015-part-2-big-peoples-ballads/

 

[Stephen T]

On 10/31/2015, 12:17:19, djmelismo said:

Enjoyed the anniversary show Stephen!

Cheers

Mats

Good to hear so Mats- thanks a lot mate

[Stephen T]

The Weekend Starts Here with Stephen T ~ 13 November 2015

Part 1- 60s Soul LP Cuts
Soul Concerto- The Watts 103rd St Rhythm Band (WB)
Top Of The Mountain- The Staples Singers (Stax)
Yaw'll- Maskman & The Agents (Dynamo)
Cool Water- Tom Jones (Decca)
Everythings Gonna Be Alright- The Walker Brothers (Wing) 
Big Time Ben- The Righteous Brothers (Verve)
Stop Lying To Yourself- The Ohio Players (Pickwick)
Groovin'- The Esquires (Bunky)
I Play Dirty- Little Milton (Chess)
Down In Texas- Oscar Toney Jr (Bell)
Everything I Do Is Wrong- Charlie Rich (Philips)
Clean Up Your Own Back Yard- Elvis Presley (RCA)
Shotgun Man- Jerry Lee Lewis (Mercury)
Cross Over- Little Richard (Joy)
Dog Eat Dog- Don Gardner (Tramp/ orig. Tifton) 
Daddy Loves Baby- Don Covay & The Goodtimers (Atlantic) 
Peace Breaker- Wilson Pickett (Marble Arch/ unissued Wand) 
https://www.mixcloud.com/StephenT/the-weekend-starts-here-with-stephen-t-13-november-2015-part-1-60s-soul-lp-cuts/

 

Edited November 20, 2015 by Stephen T

[Stephen T]

The Weekend Starts Here with Stephen T ~ 20th November 2015

Part 1- Rare Groove and Funk repress 45s
I Think I'm Falling In Love With You- Natural High (Soul Brother/ orig. Chimneyville)
(Baby) Don't Do This To Me- Timeless Legend (Expansion/ orig. Pendulum)
This Is Where I'll Be Till You Return- Positive Force (Expansion/ orig. Fortress)
Come On In Love- Jay Dee (Expansion/ orig. Warner Bros)
Love To Hold You Close- Leroy Hutson (AOTN/ orig. Curtom)
What You Gonna Do Now- LaShawn Collins (Escrow)
You Can't Keep A Good Man Down- Herman Hitson (Grapevine/ orig. Sweet Soul)
You Made Me Cry- The Fabulous Fugitives and Their Review (Cultures of Soul/ orig. J'Ace)
Can You Feel It- Aggregation (Charity)
We Gettin' Down- Weldon Irvine (AOE/ orig. Arista)
My Special Love- The Diddys feat. Paige Douglas (Mukatsuku/ orig. Bam-Boo)
Got To Get Your Own- Reuben Wilson (Brooklyn Highs/ orig. Cadet)
Man Of Mystery- Pacific Eardrum (Black Cat/ orig. Charisma)
Deal With It- Carolyn Franklin (Soul Brother/ orig. RCA)
Slow Down- Sugar Hill (Aestuarium/ orig. Washington)
What's The Use- Joey Irvin (Aestuarium/ orig. Vincent)
https://www.mixcloud.com/StephenT/the-weekend-starts-here-with-stephen-t-20th-november-2015-part-1-rare-groove-and-funk-45s/
 

Part 2 - 60s Soul LP tracks
Walk With A Winner- Gene McDaniels (UA/ orig. Liberty)
I Love You 1000 Times- The Platters (Columbia)
There Goes A Fool- The Manhattans (Carnival)
I Ain't Supposed To- The Impressions (Kent)
Give Me Time- Archie Bell & The Drells (Atlantic)
Midnight Hour- The Capitols (Atco)
Humdinger- The Coasters (Trip)
I'm Learning In The Ways Of Love- The Mad Lads (Volt)
Wonderful World- Otis Redding (Atco)
Gone For Good- Wendy Rene (Light In The Attic/ orig. Stax) 
Something You Got- Barbara Mason (Arctic)
All At Once- Ty Karim (Kent/ orig. Romark)
How Deep Is The Ocean (How High Is The Sky)- Ruby & The Romantics (Kapp)
A Little Bit Of Sunshine- Lyn Roman (Dot) 
Surrounded By A Ray Of Sunshine- Samantha Jones (UA) 
Do Re Mi- Dusty Springfield (Fontana)
The In Crowd- Petula Clark (WB)
Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay- Jerry Butler (Mercury)
I've Got The World To Hold Me Up- Barry White (Supremacy)
Nothings To Good For My Baby- Sandy Nelson (UA)
https://www.mixcloud.com/StephenT/the-weekend-starts-here-with-stephen-t-20th-november-2015-part-2-more-1960s-soul-lp-tracks/

 

[Djmelismo]

Hi Stephen!

Loved your latest show, especially the rare groove and funk repress 45 special!

All the best,

Mats

[Stephen T]

On 11/21/2015, 6:26:05, djmelismo said:

Hi Stephen!

Loved your latest show, especially the rare groove and funk repress 45 special!

All the best,

Mats

Great to hear that Mats- many thanks for taking the time to make a comment! 

 

The Weekend Starts Here with Stephen T ~ 27 November 2015

Part 1- Original press 45s Rare Soul
Live and Let Live- The Fantasticks (Forte)
A Free Country- Eddie Holman (Parkway)
I'm A Practical Guy- Lee Rodgers (D-Town)
I Found Joy- Johnny Moffett (Canterbury)
I Won't Hurt You Any More- Jerry Plunk (Sonic Wax)
Think I Got A Good Chance- JJ Barnes (Hayley)
Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got- Marvin Gaye (Tamla)
Go- Roy Docker (Pama)
She Knows How- Benny Mahan (Pompeii)
The Man Is Lonely- Lou Courtney (Riverside)
Slide- Howard Johnson (Shout)
Slow Drag- Roosevelt Grier (MGM)
Unchained Melody- Floyd Henley (Kas-Mo)
It's Sad When Love Is Gone- Kenny Carter (Atlantic)
You Tore My Wall Down- Dee Dee Warwick (Soul Junction)
He'll Never Go- James Reese & The Progressions feat. Rosalyn Foster (Najma)
I'm So In Love- Gloria Lynne (Shotgun)
You Shouldn't Have Set My World On Fire- Inez Foxx (Musicor)
https://www.mixcloud.com/StephenT/the-weekend-starts-here-with-stephen-t-27-november-2015-part-1-original-press-rare-soul-45s/

 

Roosevelt Grier aka Rosey was also an NFL star player!

Part 2 - Rhythm & Blues Jump repress 45s
Now, Now, Now- Little Johnny Clark (Sherwood)
Tired Of Walkin'- Little Joe Hinton (Kent)
Down To The Bottom- Larry Dale (Groove)
Honey Baby- Baby Cortez (Okeh)
I've Got It- Roy Wright (Drexel)
Hey Girl- Lucky Carmichael (Pam)
Wild Life- Rudy Greene (Ember)
Love Train- Jackie Wilson (Coral)
Old Woman Boogie- Hubert Robinson (Macy's)
Rocking In The Cocanut Top- Hop Wilson & His Blue Steel Guitar (Goldband)
Don't Happen No More- Young Jessie (Modern)
Mary Lou- Young Jessie (Modern)
Nothing But Good- Hank Ballard & The Midnighters (King)
Oh Baby Please- Little Mummy (Federal)
Sad As A Man Can Be- Billy Gayles with Ike Turners Kings Of Rhythm (Federal)
Do Right Baby- Billy Gayles with Ike Turners Kings Of Rhythm (Federal)
I Ain't Drunk- Joe Liggins & Band (Aladdin)
King Kong- Big 'T' Tyler (Aladdin)
Function At The Junction- Smoki Whitfield with Freddie Simon Orch. (Crest)
https://www.mixcloud.com/StephenT/the-weekend-starts-here-with-stephen-t-27-november-2015-part-2-rhythm-blues-jump-repress-45s/

 

Smoki Whitfield was also a Hollywood actor
 

Edited November 27, 2015 by Stephen T

[Djmelismo]

Another brilliant show and if I have to single out one favourite it will have to be

He'll Never Go- James Reese & The Progressions feat. Rosalyn Foster (Najma)

 

Cheers

Mats

[Stephen T]

Cool Mats- yes a great tune available now!

[Stephen T]

The Weekend Starts Here with Stephen T ~ 11 December 2015

Part 1- Rare Groove LP tracks
There's No End- Leprechaun (BBE/ orig. Storm) 112
Tuff- Midnight Star (Solar) 105
I Got A Thing For You- David Ruffin (WB) 98
One and Only Love- Jesse James (Soul Junction) 103
Your Spell- Bobby Glover (Columbia) 102
Doin' It Cause It Feels Good- Chuck Strong (BBE/ orig. Invasion) 109
Breaking Out- Billy Griffin (CBS) 114
Ms Fine Brown Frame- Syl Johnson (Boardwalk) 112
Shout For Joy- Revelation (Handshake) 120
Hold On- High Fashion (Capitol) 123
Just You and Me- The Creators (Expansion/ orig. RCA) 118
Strung Out On Your Love- Rivage (Tempus) 112
https://www.mixcloud.com/StephenT/the-weekend-starts-here-with-stephen-t-11-december-2015-part-1-rare-groove-lp-tracks/

Part 2- The Wonderful Wide World of Northern Soul
Nitty Boo Boo- The Nitty Gritty Sextet (Rockafort)
Down In The Basement- King Coleman (Go-to)
Monkey See- Monkey Do- Banny Price (Rockafort)
Stop- Camille 'Lil' Bob (Rockafort)
Wherever You Were- Bud Harper (Peacock)
Your Old Lady- The Isley Brothers (American/ orig. Atlantic)
Anymore- The Tymes (Parkway)
This Heart Of Mine- The Artistics (OK45/ orig. Okeh)
I Won't Hurt- The Gentlemen Four (Soul 7/ orig. Wand)
Twinkle Little Star- The Parisians (Demon Hot)
I Cried For You- The Tempests (Stardust/ orig. Smash)
I'm Stuck On My Baby- Irene & The Scotts (Smash)
Be Yourself- Honey & The Bees (Goldmine/ orig. Adademy)
What's Wrong With Me Baby- The Toys (Virgo)
Moonlight, Music In You- Laura Greene (OSR Vinyl/ orig. RCA Victor)
I've Gotta Know Right Now- Rose Valentine (OSR Vinyl/ orig. RCA Victor)
Crying Over You- Duke Browner (Impact)
I Want To Feel I'm Wanted- Frankie Beverley & The Butlers (Fairmount)
Good Things (Come To Those Who Wait)- Chuck Jackson (Soul City/ orig. Wand)
Just Like The Weather- Nolan Chance (Constellation)
Mr Big Shot- Gene Chandler (Constellation)
https://www.mixcloud.com/StephenT/the-weekend-starts-here-with-stephen-t-11-december-2015-part-2-northern-soul-repress-45s/

All repress 45s for the second hour of the show- should all be available now. Half of these are courtesy of the great Outta Sight records!
 

Edited December 11, 2015 by Stephen T

[Stephen T]

Merry Christmas everyone!!

 

Stephen T's Christmas Special ~  22nd December 2015

Part 1

Goes Straight To The Ghetto- James Brown (Polydor)

Santa's New Bag- Rudi & The Rain Dearz (Tramp)

Christmas In Heaven- Charles Brown (Jewel)

Xmas Time Is Here Again- Cleveland Robinson (Tramp)

Soulful Christmas- James Brown (Jazzman)

Black (Soul) Christmas- Timi Terrific & The Redheads (Tramp)

Love For Christmas- The Gems (Chess)

I Remember Christmas- The Drifters (Atlantic)

This I Pray- The Peps (D-Town)

He'll Have To Go- George E Brooks (Paula)

I Didn't Wanna Listen (I Wanted To Find Out For Myself)- Oscar Harris & The Twinkle Stars (Stardust)

Sharing The Night Together- Arthur Alexander (Buddah)

Abide With Me- Roy Hamilton (Epic)

Secretly- Jimmie Rodgers (Roulette)

Nobody But Me- Dee Clark (Vee Jay)

Tell Daddy- Ben E King (Atlantic)

Try A Little Tenderness (alt)- Otis Redding (Volt)

Night Time Is The Right Time- Rufus & Carla (Stax)

 

https://www.mixcloud.com/StephenT/stephen-ts-christmas-special-22-december-2015-part-1/

 

 

 

Part 2 (Warning Soul fans- 1st half is Reggae!)

Natty Dread Christmas- Iron Pheonix (Observer)

We Three Kings- Clive Hunt, Joe Axumite and Mikey Laing (Azul)

Christmas Time- Johnny Osbourne (Studio 1)

Christmas Again- Alphius (Studio 1)

Christmas Coming- Alton Ellis (Studio 1)

Merry Christmas- Al & The Vibrators (Studio 1)

Run Rhythm Run- Steve Collins (Big Shot)

Chirpy, Chirpy, Cheep, Cheep- The Jay Boys (Explosion)

What Am I To Do- Tony Scott (Trojan)

Merry Christmas, Baby- Otis Redding (Atlantic)

What Good Am I without You- Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston (Tamla)

If I Can't Have You- Etta & Harvey (Chess)

At Last- Etta James (Argo)

Oh No Not My Baby- Maxine Brown (Wand)

Pledging My Love- Johnny Ace (ABC)

Silhouettes- The Rays (Cameo)

Minnie The Moocher- Bobby Darin (Popcorn/ orig. Atlantic)

Ol' Man River- Johnny Nash (Outta Sight/ orig. WB)

No Man Is An Island- The Van Dykes (Mala)

 

https://www.mixcloud.com/StephenT/stephen-ts-christmas-special-22-december-2015-part-2/

 

Edited December 22, 2015 by Stephen T
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[Stephen T]

2016 Starts Here and Now ~ 1st January 2016

Part 3- James Brown & His Funky Family 
The Chicken- James Brown (King)
Lowdown Popcorn (long version)- James Brown (Polydor)
Bringing Up The Guitar- The Dapps feat. Alfred Ellis (King)
Christmas Is Coming- James Brown (Jazzman)
You've Changed- James Brown (King)
I've Got The Feelin'- James Brown (King)
Say It Loud- I'm Black and I'm Proud- James Brown (King)
Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved- James Brown (King)
Funky Soul- Bobby Byrd (Polydor)
I Know You Got Soul- Bobby Byrd (Polydor)
Think (About It)- Lyn Collins (Urban)
The Message From The Soul Sisters- Myra Barnes [aka Vicki Anderson] (King)
It's My Thing- Marva Whitney (King)
Annie Had A Baby- Hank Ballard (People)
Get Up I Feel Like Being A Sex Machine- James Brown (King)
https://www.mixcloud.com/StephenT/2016-starts-here-and-now-1st-january-2016-part-3-james-brown-his-funky-people/
 

[Stephen T]

Good to be back after a three week break. I hope you find something to enjoy here-

The Weekend Starts Here ~ 5th February 2016

Part 1- Northern Soul (original 45s all the way)
No Other Guy- Lou Johnson (Big Top)
You Gotta Have Soul- James Carr (Goldwax)
He'll Be Leaving You- Nancy Wilcox (Pied Piper)
Sweet, Sweet Revenge- Alvin Valentine (Brunswick)
I Testify- Otis Clay (One-derful)
Show Place- Otis Clay (One-derful)
I'm At My Best (When I'm Down)- Carl Holmes and The Commanders (Parkway)
Heartburn- Johnny Maestro with The Crests (Parkway)
Bless Your Soul- The Dreamlovers (Mercury)
Just A Little While- Ollie Jackson (Pepper)
The Jokes On You- Kenny Gamble (Arctic)
Storm Warning- The Volcanos (Arctic)
Lady Love- The Vontastics (Moon Shot)
I've Got To Find Her- The Creations (Globe)
You Took Our Heart (That Was Torn To Pieces)- Total Eclipses (Right-On)
La La, The Magic Song- The Blendelles (Jotee)
He sent Me You- Oscar Perry (Mercury)
Ain't Got No Special Woman- Azteca (Columbia)
At The Party- Hector Rivera (Barry)
Something New- The Nitty Gritty Sextet (Rockafort)
https://www.mixcloud.com/StephenT/the-weekend-starts-here-5th-february-2016-pt1-northern-soul-original-45s-all-the-way/
 

[Stephen T]

New show: 

A Trip Down Memory Lane with Stephen T ~ 9th February 2016

Part 1- 80s Grooves
Light My Fire- Ronnie McNeir (Capitol)
Now That I Have You- McGhee (American Dream) 
Are You Single- Aurra (Salsoul) 
Glad To Know You- Chas Jankel (A&M) 
Turn Me On- Jay W McGhee (Legere) 
It Takes Heart- Greg Perry (Alfa) 
Work That Body- Taana Gardner (Carrere) 
Body Music- The Strikers (Epic) 
Love and Time- Mr Q (D.K. Sounds) 
Don't Be Mistaken- First Light (Oval) 
Amour- Carl Anderson (Streetwise) 

https://www.mixcloud.com/StephenT/a-trip-down-memory-lane-with-stephen-t-9th-february-2016-part-1-80s-grooves/
 

[Stephen T]

A shorter one today due to technical issues- hope you find something to enjoy though! 

 

The Weekend Starts Here ~ 12th February 2016

Part 1- Rare Soul originals
Gotta Have Love- Paul Varisco & The Milestones (Date)
Dancing Good- Henry Richardson (Elois)
When We Get Together- Otis Williams (King)
Across The Street- Lenny O'Henry (Atco)
Nothing's Gonna Change- Ronnie Walker (Impact)
Come Out Of Your Thing- Tony Hester (Hayley)
I Need and Love You- Al Castana (Garu)
What You Never Had- Benny Mahan (Pompeii)
That's The Way My Love Is- Susaye Greene (Tru-Glo-Town)
Mend The Torn Pieces oof My Heart- Lorraine Chandler (Pied Piper)
Deep Shadows- Little Ann (Deep Soul)
Tears Begin To Fall- Elaine Armstrong (Kent Select)
https://www.mixcloud.com/StephenT/the-weekend-starts-here-12th-february-2016-part-1-rare-soul-originals/
 

[Djmelismo]

Hi Stephen!

Always quality selections. A few examples from your recent shows: Love and Time- Mr Q; Gotta Have Love- Paul Varisco & The Milestones; Dancing Good- Henry Richardson; Come Out Of Your Thing- Tony Hester; Deep Shadows- Little Ann.

Cheers,

Mats

[Stephen T]

Thanks Mats- glad you've been enjoying them!

 

Don't forget my new monthly Soul night in Camberwell on the 4th March! Smart place/ good sound/ free entry/ good transport links/ parking/ rare soul vinyl all night  
https://www.facebook.com/events/218802181798190/

The Weekend Starts Here with Stephen T ~ 19th February 2016

Part 1- Modern Soul
I Want Him To Be Pround Of Me- Helen Jones (Jan-A-Baby)
Once You Hit The Road- Dionne Warwick (WB)
One More Ride- Merry Clayton (Ode)
Good Man- Sophisticated Ladies (Mayhew)
Mr Nice Guy- Catch (LK)
Sleep Wont Come- The Moments (Expansion)
Dancing Disco- The Esquires (Ju-Par)
You Can't Be In Two Places At The Same Time- Chuck Brooks (Chimneyville)
Meet Me Half Way- Sam Dees (Kent Select)
Sing My Song- Dennis Landry (Soul Unlimited)
Victim Of Circumstance- Otis Clay (Echo)
Messing With My Mind- Otis Clay (Echo)
Oh Baby- Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign (Innovation2)
One Way Ticket- The Hypnotics (Soul Intention blank)
Things Are Changing- Elbowed-Out feat Denis Wilcox (Soul Junction)
Nobody Can Love Me (Like You Do)- Nature Zone (London)
Now That School Is Thru- Cindy & The Playmates (Jay Pee)

https://www.mixcloud.com/StephenT/the-weekend-starts-here-with-stephen-t-19th-february-2016-part-1-modern-soul/

 

Part 2- Soul instrumentals
Morning After- Little Rock Brotherhood (Ref-O-Ree)
A Tear and A Smile- The Romeos (Mark 2)
Out To Lunch- The Poets (Symbol)
Black Fox- Freddy Robinson (Pacific Jazz)
Agent Double-O-Soul- Instrumental [San Remo Strings] (Ric-Tic)
My Love Is Your Love (Forever)- The Isley Brothers Band (Tamla Motown)
Hide Out- The Hideaways (Jay Boy)
That Magic Touch Can Send You Flying- Howard Johnson (Jay Boy)
Top Of The Stack- James Brown (King)
Soul Pride (pt1)- James Brown (King)
Slide- Chicago Cubs Clark St. Band (Chess)
For Brothers Only- The Brothers & Sisters (Toddlin' Town)
Honey In The Bee-Bo- The One-derful Band (One-derful)
Big Boy (Inst)- The Jackson Five (One-derful)
Abraham, Martin & John- Mickey & Mice (Marti)
Melon Jelly- The Soul Ensemble (Prix)
Hey, Hey (Feel Alright)- pt1- Van Harris & The Vanguards (ABC)
Gettin' Better- Herman Griffin & The Boys In The Band (Magic Touch)
Sardines and Turnip Greens- The Dynamics (J and J)
Marvin's Groove- B.W. Souls (Round)
Soul Pot- Soul One's (Deal)

https://www.mixcloud.com/StephenT/the-weekend-starts-here-with-stephen-t-19th-february-2016-part-2-soul-instrumentals/

 

 

Edited February 21, 2016 by Stephen T

[Stephen T]

The Weekend Starts Here with Stephen T ~ 26th February 2016

Part 1- 60s Soul Ballads Special!!
Magic Music Makers- Porgy & The Monarchs (Verve)
Who Am I- The Famous Flames (King)
Don't Send Me Away- The Temptations (Gordy)
If I Were Your Woman- Gladys Knight and The Pips (Soul)
Don't Let Me Lose This Dream- Aretha Franklin (Atlantic)
I Love The Man- Fontella Bass (Prann)
When- Roy Docker (Pama)
A Forgotten Lover- Virgil Henry & Rhythm Kings (Reginald)
Forget About Me- Prince Harold (Mercury)
Send Her Home To Me- Johnny Moffett (Canterbury)
This Can't Be True- Eddie Holman (Parkway)
Tragedy- Bobby Paris (Telegrammaton)
Yesterday- Roosevelt Grier (MGM)
Don't Turn Your Back On Me- Don Bryant (Hi)
Midnight Affair- Jimmy Hughes (Fame) 
I'll Be Home- Jackie Paine (Jet Stream)
It's All Wrong But It's All Right- Percy Sledge (Atlantic)
I've Been Loving You Too Long- Otis Redding (Atco)

 

 

[Stephen T]

 

Tonight tonight!!!! Life & Soul, Camberwell 

 

The Weekend Starts Here with Stephen T ~ 4th March 2016

Part 1- Life & Soul warm-up

I Wan't To Thank You (For Loving Me)- Willie Rodgers (Ronn)
With Your Love (I Feel Like I Could Rule The World)- Greg Heilig (Pentagon)
Cold Cold World- Mr Caldwell & Charlie Daniels Orch. (Scorpio)
Sugarman- Sam Baker (Sound Stage 7)
Big Bad John- Big John Hamilton (Minaret)
What More Can I Do- Johnny Moore (Larry-O)
Feel So Fine- Contrails (Village)
She's Got Soul- The Relatives (Wow!)
Now That I Got You- JJ Barnes (Groovesville)
Baby I Need Your Love- Steve Mancha & JJ Barnes (Hayley)
Where There Is Love- Jimmy Delphs (Hayley)
Pain In My Heart- Deon Jackson (Hayley)
Baby A Go Go- Barbara McNair (Soul)
Oh Yeah, Yeah, Yeah (Alt)- Vivian Carol (45 Record Shack)
She'll Be Sorry- Gloria Gaynor (Jocida)
Marching Out Of Your Life- Betty Baker & The Jaxsis (Quicksand)
You Will Never Get Away- Cholli Maye (Gold)
Goin' Places- The Orlons (Cameo)
Gotta Draw The Line- The 3 Degrees (Swan)

https://www.mixcloud.com/StephenT/the-weekend-starts-here-with-stephen-t-4th-march-2016-part-1-life-soul-warm-up/
 

Part 2- Acid Jazz Special

Message From The Meters- Leon Spencer Jr (Prestige) 
Fire-Eater- Rusty Bryant (Prestige) 
Friendship Train- Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers (Prestige) 
Soul Sound System- The Freedom Sounds feat. Wayne Henderson (Atlantic)
But It's All Right- Brother Jack McDuff (Atlantic) 
Turning Point- Junior Mance (Atlantic) 
Mountains- Mose Allison (Atlantic) 
The Drifter- Dave Pike (Vortex) 

https://www.mixcloud.com/StephenT/the-weekend-starts-here-with-stephen-t-4th-march-2016-part-2-acid-jazz-special/

[Stephen T]

The Weekend Starts Here with Stephen T ~ 11th March 2016

Part 1- Funky Soul with a message

Wise- The Mixed Breed (Innovation)
Society- Emmanuel Taylor (Cultures Of Soul/ orig. Bernard)
Reality- Underground Resurrection (AOE/ orig. AMG)
Wise Up- Second Resurrection feat. Louis Johnson (AON/ orig. Tanson LP)
Let's Do It Today (Procrastination)- The 'Us' (AOE/ orig. Jaben)
Gregory Moore- Ellipses (Soul Seven/ orig. Briarmeade)
We All Have Our Own Lives- He3 Project (Family Groove)
When You Are Who You Are-  Gil Scott-Heron (Flying Dutchman)
Searching For The Inner Self- Jon Lucien (Ampex)
Black People- Ralph Marcial (Superfriends/ orig. Now)
Black Is Beautiful- The Trinikas (Pearce)
Freedom- Monica (Toxsan)
We Got To Get Together- The Mastersounds feat. Lady Bianca (Undercover)
Brother Less Than A Man- Gloria Ann Taylor (Luv N' Haight/ orig. Gloria)
I Who Have Nothing (Am Somebody)- Ray Frazier & The Shades of Madness (Jazzman/ orig. Stanson)
Get Involved- The Wolf Pack (blank)
Keep On Striving- Moses Smith (Cotillion)

 

 

[Stephen T]

The Weekend Starts Here with Stephen T ~ 1st April 2016

Tonight in South London-

Part 1- Life & Soul warm-up set: Rare Soul originals
Great Day- The Magic Tones (Ram-Brock)
Girl I Could Love You More- The Buckeye Polititians (Scepter)
I Really Love You- The Ambassadors (Arctic)
As Long As I Got You- The Emotions (Volt)
Another Man's Woman- The Electras (De-Lite)
It's A Good Kind Of Hope- The Linneas (Diamond)
Oh No Not My Baby- Vivian Copeland (D'Oro)
Respect- The Rationals (Cameo)
Come On and Dance pt2- Danny Woods (Smash)
Go-Go-Girl- Lee Rogers (D-Town)
Soul Walk- Sam & The Soul Walkers (Trans-American)
The Gator- Jesse Henderson (Gold Dust)
You Picked The Wrong Time- Leroy & The Drivers (Coral)
Shade Of Red- The Prophets Of Sound (Marsi)
I've Got To Get Myself Together- Chuck Brooks (AGP)
I Found What I Wanted- Clarence Carter (Fame)
(Need Nobody To Help Me) Keep Up With My Man- Gloria Edwards (King)
Mr Magic Man- Janeen Jordan (Lyndell)
Music (Makes You Wanna Dance)- Honey & The Bees (Arctic)
https://www.mixcloud.com/StephenT/the-weekend-starts-here-with-stephen-t-1-april-2016-part-1-life-soul-warm-up-set-2/

Part 2- Deep Funk Instrumentals
More Soul- Ron Buford (BGP/ orig. Camelot)
Honky Tonk Popcorn- Bill Doggett (King)
Butter That Popcorn (Acetate version)- RDM Band (Record Shack/ orig. Virtue)
Mother Duck- Georgia Soul Twisters (Soul 7/ orig. Waxwing)
Unique- Lee Mitchell (HL&M)
Struggler- Sound Dimension (Coxsone)
Melting Pot- Undergrround Vegetable (Faze Four) 
The Dump- Soul Vibrations (Vibrant)
Move Out- The Soul Ensemble (Prix)
Juicy Lucy- The Pazant Brothers (GWP)
(Ride On) Iron Horse (Inst)- The Marlboro Men (Funk 45/ unissued Nite Beat)
Soul Desire- Little Curtis & The Blues (Funk 45/ orig. Vanco)
Don't Give A Damn- King Cain [& The] Silvertone Band (Big Star)
Generated Love- B.W. Souls (Round)
Cracker Jack- Mickey & His Mice (Marti)
Trip- 1984 (Tramp/ unissued Omni)
The X-sorcist- The Devils (People)
Cokin' & Tokin'- Tortilla Factory (AOE)
https://www.mixcloud.com/StephenT/the-weekend-starts-here-with-stephen-t-1-april-2016-part-2-deep-funk-instrumentals/

Edited April 1, 2016 by Stephen T

[Stephen T]

The Weekend Starts Here with Stephen T ~ 8 April 2016

Part 1- Northern Soul
Keep Coming Back For More- Lorraine Randolph (Soul Sundae/ orig. Jet Stream)
Gone With The Wind Is My Love- Gloria Jones (45 Record Shack/ orig. Soul Purpose)
It's The Little Things- Patti & The Emblems (45 Record Shack/ orig. Kapp)
My Love Is Getting Stronger- Gloria Edwards (45 Record Shack/ orig. Crazy Cajun LP)
The Stars- Barbara Lewis (Kent/ orig. Enterprise LP)
No More Love- September Jones (Body & Soul/ orig. Kapp)
You're Gonna Make Me Love You- Sandi Shelton (Okeh)
Gonna Get Along Without You Now- The Vibrations (Okeh)
Good Good Feeling- The Falcons (45 Record Shack/ orig. Big Wheel)
I Bear Witness- Vince Apollo vocal assist by The Okay Sisters (45 Record Shack/ orig. Del Val)
I'm Waiting- Bill Bush (Ronn)
Can't We Talk It Over- L Allen (Green Dolphin)
Tough Girl- Billy Arnell (Holly)
When We Get There- Paul Anka (OSR/ orig. RCA Victor)
If You Loved Me (Soul Coaxing- Ame Caline)- Peggy March (OSR/ orig. RCA Victor)
Think It Over (and Be Sure)- Liz Verdi (Outta Sight/ orig. Columbia)
What's It Gonna Be- Susan Barrett (OSV/ orig. RCA Victor) 
My Heart, Your Heart- Janie Grant (Parkway)
Are You Kidding- Vickie Baines (Parkway)

https://www.mixcloud.com/StephenT/the-weekend-starts-here-with-stephen-t-8-april-2016-part-1-northern-soul-special/
 

[Stephen T]

The Weekend Starts Here with Stephen T ~ 15 April 2016

Part 2- Soul Instrumentals

There's Nothing Else To Say- Audio Arts Strings (Audio Arts)
I'm Not Strong Enough- The Four Perfections (New Century Party)
Right Track- Instrumental (Okeh) edit start at 10
Lay This Burden Down- Arthur Wright Orch. (Kent/ orig. Modern)
Sliced Tomatoes- Just Brothers (Stardust/ orig. Lu Pine)
Concerto For Jazz Lovers- Sonny Stitt (Wingate)
A Lovers Concerto- Sandy Nelson (Imperial)
Girl Watching On Broadway- Little Rock Brotherhood (Ref-O-Ree)
Promised Land- Cheyenne (Black Magic)
Music (Instrumental)- Honey & The Bees (Arctic)
I'm Com'un Home In The Morn'Un- Southwind Symphony (Suemi)
The Champion (pt1)- Willie Mitchell (Hi)
Baby, Baby, Oh Baby- The Jimmy Ed Trio (Vampisoul/ orig. Yang-G)
Boogaloo Tramp- AC Reed (Nike)
Make Me Sad- The Brothers and Sisters (Toddlin' Town)
Soul Power- Li'l Ray (Upstream)
Do The Monkey With James- Perry & The Harmonics (Mercury)
Quick Draw- Leo Price & Band (Hull)
Black-Eyed Peas- Mongo Santamaria (Columbia)
Jive Samba- Llans Thelwell & His Celestials feat. Dennis Robinson on drums (Soul)
Jolly Joe- The Hideaways (Joe Boy)

 

 

 

[Stephen T]

The Weekend Starts Here with Stephen T ~ 22nd April 2016

 

Part 1- 80s Grooves

Let Me Be Yours- Lillo Thomas (Capitol)

Piece A Cake- Shadow (Elektra)

Mr Magician- Mystic Merlin (Capitol)

I Knew That Love- Eighties Ladies (Uno Melodic)

Ready For Love- Rebbie Jackson (CBS)

Sleep Walkin'- Cheryl Lynn (CBS)

I Want You Closer- Starpoint (Chocolate City)

Feel The Music- Unlimited Touch (Prelude)

It's A Mystery To Me- First Love (CIM)

Answer- Rivage (Tempus)

I Feel For You- Prince (WB)

Kiss- Prince (Paisley Park)

 

https://www.mixcloud.com/StephenT/the-weekend-starts-here-with-stephen-t-22nd-april-2016-part-1-80s-grooves/

 

 

[Stephen T]

Today's show for any who couldn't join me live:

 

The Weekend Starts Here with Stephen T ~ 29th April 2016

 

Part 1- Modern Soul Special

Keep On Getting Down- Le Frank O (M M-M Gold)

Feel The Beat, Feel The Heat- Johnny Adams (Hep' Me)

Caught Up In A Whirlwind- Richard Stepp (Soul Togetherness/ orig. Infinity LP)

To Love- The Chosen Few Band (45 Record Shack/ orig. BR Buffalo's Reflection)

Can't Nobody Love Me Like You Do- Storm (45 Record Shack/ orig. Rosette)

You've Got Me Hung Up- King Tut (45 Record Shack/ orig. Fun City)

I've Got Mine- The Windy City Orch. (Sundae Soul/ orig. Chi-Sound)

The Man (Master Plan)- Four Real Inc. (Soul Junction/ orig. Flying Eagles)

Baby, You Got It All- Street People (Kent/ orig. Spring)

Am I Hot, Am I Cold- Bill Harris (Soul Brother/ orig. RCA)

I've Quit Running The Streets- Garland Green (Expansion/ orig. RCA)

I Want To Be Loved- Stevens & Foster (Soul Spectrum/ orig. Jerri)

Love Came Into My Life- Florence Trapp (Soul 7/ orig. You and I)

Takin' My Mind Off Love- Carol Anderson (Fee/ orig. Whip)

 

https://www.mixcloud.com/StephenT/the-weekend-starts-here-with-stephen-t-29th-april-2016-part-1-modern-soul-special/

 

 

 

 

 

[Stephen T]

The Weekend Starts Here with Stephen T ~ 20th May 2016
(LP Tracks Special)

A Kiss To Build A Dream On- Benny Gordon & The Soul Brothers (RCA)
Angel Baby (Don't You ever Leave Me)- Darrell Banks (Atco)
Can't Satisfy- The Impressions (Pickwick/ orig. ABC)
Bet You Never Thought- Gene Chandler (Brunswick) 
Hard To Get A Thing Called Love- Jackie Wilson (Brunswick)
It Ain't No Good To Be Too Good- Barbara Lynn (Atlantic)
You're Losing Me- Barbara Lynn (Atlantic)
Too Weak To Fight- Ella Washington (Charly/ orig. Sound Stage 7)
I'm Gonna Be Sweeter- Clay Hammond (Kent/ orig. Kent)
That's It- ZZ Hill (Kent/ orig. Kent)
Nothing But The Truth- Magic Sam (Charly/ orig. Delmark?)
I Don't Care Where I get My Loving- Jerry McCain (Charly/ orig. Jewel)
Sixteen Tons- Johnnie Taylor (Stax)
Same Kind Of Thing- Syl Johnson (Twinight)
I Don't Wanna Leave You- Lou Courtney (Riverside)
You Can't Take It- Linda Jones (Soul Brother/ orig. Loma) 
I Found That I Was Wrong- Gene & Jerry (Mercury)
That's What My Lady Says- The Artistics (Brunswick)
My Sweet Baby- The Esquires (Bunky)
Girl You Make My Heart Sing- Ollie & The Nightingales (Stax)

 

 

[Stephen T]

The Weekend Starts Here with Stephen T ~ 27th May 2016

Part 1- Chicago Soul
Crossfire Time- Dee Clark (Constellation)
Party Time- Sollie McEllroy (Ja-Wes)
Heaven's Gift- The Steelers (Crash)
Don't Start None- The Mayfield Singers (Mayfield)
So Much Love In My Heart- The Artistics (Okeh)
You Don't Want Me No More- Major Lance (Okeh)
Where Have All The Flowers Gone- Walter Jackson (Okeh)
This Heart Of Mine- Tony Clarke (Chess)
I've Got To Fight It- Willie Parker (M-pac)
It's Easier Said Than Done- Otis Clay (One-derful!)
You Made Me So Happy- Harold Burrage (M-Pac)
Boomerang- Tom & Jerrio (ABC)
Hole In My Head- Buster Benton (Melloway)
Cut You loose- Ricky Allen (Tam-Boo)
Twine Time- Alvin Cash (BGP/ orig. XL)
The Bear- Chuck & Mac (Twinight)
Thank You Baby- Syl Johnson (Twinight)
Not Too Cool To Cry- Renaldo Domino (Twinight)
Crazy 'Bout You Baby- Billy Stewart (Chess)

 

[Stephen T]

The Weekend Starts Here with Stephen T ~ 3rd June 2016

Part 1: The Shake Up warm-up set
A Good Thing- Buster Benton (Phil-La of Soul)
I Can't Please You- Jimmy Robins (Jerhart)
All My Hard Times- The Tams (ABC)
Got No Excuse- James Crawford (Blue Rock)
Do The Jerk With Me- Nathaniel Kelly & The Trevinos (Jubilee)
Ritha Mae- The Elgins (Congress)
I'll Never Let You Go- The O'Jays (Imperial)
I'm The One- The Naturals (Smash)
When The Boy That You Love Is Loving You- The Avons (Kent/ unissued Bob Holmes prod)
Take The Same Thing- Daisy Burris (Port)
Restless Breed- Buddy Skipper (Deesu)
For The Love Of My Woman- Otis Williams (Stop)
I Used To Be Happy- Bobby Angelle (Imperial)
Holding On- Carol Anderson (Mid-Town)
I'm With You- September Jones (Body & Soul/ unissued Pied Piper prod)
My Man Flint- Betty Boo (Soul Junction/ unissued Richard Wylie prod)
She Blew A Good Thing- The Poets (Symbol)
Talkin 'bout My Friends- A.C Reed (Nike)

 

 

 

The Shake Up 
this Saturday 4th June from 9pm 
at The Bread and Roses pub, 68 Clapham Manor Street, London, SW4 6DZ 
Clapham North or Clapham Common tubes
https://www.facebook.com/events/549875708525537/

[Stephen T]

The Weekend Starts Here with Stephen T ~ 10th June 2016

Part 1- 80s, 90s and 00s Grooves
Something For The Weekend- Ben Westbeech (Outta Sight/ orig. Strictly Rhythm)
Keep On Pushing Love- Al Green (Outta Sight)
Don't Let Our Love Go- Fairplay (Soul Junction)
Wish I Didn't Miss You- Angie Stone (Outta Sight)
Girl Overboard- Snowboy feat. Anna Ross (Acid Jazz)
Wonderful- Aretha Franklin (Expansion/ orig. Arista)
Jump To It- Aretha Franklin (Arista)
You Used To Hold Me So Tight- Thelma Houston (MCA)
Pass It On, A Sure Thing- Chaka Khan (WB)
Just In Time- Raw Silk (West End)
Don't Park Your Loving- High Inergy (Gordy)
When You Came- Quiet Storm (Tamla)
Got To Be Enough (Think About It- Don't You Doubt It)- Con Funk Shun (Mercury)

 

 

Part 2- Funky Jazz
Queen Mother Stomp- Milt Jackson (Impulse) b3 6.5
Jeremiah Pucket- Eddie Fisher (Cadet) a1 4.5
Fingers- Gabor Szabo & Bobby Womack (Blue Thumb) a3 7.5
Blue Dashiki- Blue Mitchell (Blue Note) b2 5
Don't Say Goodbye- Charles Earland (Presige) a2 7
Love- Roy Ayers (Polydor) a4 4.5
Au Right- The Inner Source (MPS) a1 3.5
Like A Thief In The Night- Mike Longo (Groove Merchant) a2 5.5
Honest Cop- Mikis Theodarakis (Paramount) a2 3
Other Side Of Midnight- Mystic Moods (Sounds Music) b6 3.5

 

[Stephen T]

The Weekend Starts Here~ 1st July 2016

Part 1- Soul Ballads Special

Think Of Me As Your Soldier- Stevie Wonder (Tamla-Motown)
A Letter From Vietnam- Emanuel Lasky (Westbound)
Soul Of A Soldier- The Chantels (Verve)
All Good Things Must End- The Topics (Heavy Duty)
This Is My Prayer- Soul One's (Deal)
That's Love- The True Tones (Josie)
Stay Away- The Turn Arounds (Deep Soul)
You'll Be Sorry- The Fascinations (Mojo)
This Love Is Real- The Lovelites (Uni)
The Tracks Of My Tears- Gladys Knight & The Pips (Soul)
What Am I Guilty Of- Lee Williams & The Cymbols (Rapda)
I Saw A Tear- The Ghetto Brothers (Truth & Soul/ Orig. Salsa)
Belive In Me- The Jennings Brothers (Atlantic)
(I Want Her) By My Side- The Fuller Brothers (Keymen)
This Old Heartache- The Ascots (M.B.S)
Make Me Love You- The Contrails (Village)
Finally- The Daniels (Lantam)

 

 

Part 2- Big People's Groups selection
I Remember When- The Jive 5 (Sir Fender)
Daddy Cool- The Rays (Cameo)
Gas Happy Mama- The Royals (Okeh)
Don't Leave Me Here To Cry- The Supremes (Ace)
Daddy Woo-woo- The Vibrations (Atlantic)
I Love You- The Volumes (Chex)
Too Much Too Soon- Bobby Smith & The Spinners (Tri-Phi)
Don't Play Around With Love- The Blenders (Jay-Dee)
My Baby's Gone- The Ravens (Popcorn/ orig. Columbia)
Just For Your Love- The Falcons (Chess)
Whole Lotta Woman- The Contours (Jukjam/ orig. Motown)
If Your Mother Only Knew- The Miracles (Outta Sight R&B/ orig. Tamla)
I Want To Know- Gay Poppers (Outta Sight R&B/ orig. Fire)
The Magic Of Our Summer Love- The Tymes (Cameo-Parkway)
Got You On My Mind- Cookie & The Cupcakes (Chess)
Celebrity Party- Scott Bros. (NY Skyline)
Cathy's Clown- The Ideals (St Lawrence)
Mojo Hanna- The Ideals (Cortland)
Oh Oh Mojo- The Volcanos, vocal: Johnny Duke (Tailspinn)

 

[Stephen T]

The Weekend Starts Here with Stephen T ~ 15th July 2016

Part 1- Crossover
Branch-In-Out- Forest Terry feat. Forest Power Band & Tangerine (Ocean of Tears)
Leave Me Alone- Nadine Brown (Perfection)
I Don't Know Nothing Else To Tell You But I Love You- Monica with The Impacts (Toxsan)
I Have This World and You- Joey Irving & Just You (Soul 7/ orig. Baltic)
Running Wild (Ain't Gonna Help You)- The Scott Three (Soul Junction/ orig. March)
That's What My Lady Says- El Anthony (45 Record Shack/ orig. Star-Vue)
I Will If You Will- Lou Courtney (Soul Brother/ orig. Epic LP)
I Think I'm Falling In Love- Leroy Hutson (AOTN/ orig Curtom)
I Can't Let You Go- Jay Dee (Expansion/ orig. WB LP)
These Memories (Alt mix)- Almeta Latimore (45 Record Shack/ orig. mix- Mainstream)
(I Can) Deal With That [Strings version]- Dee Edwards (Soul Brother/ orig. De-to)
A Man Can't Be A Man (Without A Woman)- Sandra Wright (Grapevine/ orig. Demon)
I Don't Need No Fortune Teller- Ad Libs (Soul City/ orig. Passion)
I Only Get This Feeling- Bob Meyer (Soul Spatzle/ orig. Blue Soul)

 

 

Part 2- Oldies Ballads
Funny- Joe Hinton (Back Beat)
Human- Tommy Hunt (Scepter)
What Difference Does It Make- Kenny Shepard (Stardust/ orig. Maxx)
I'm Glad It Was You- Nat Wright (Stardust/ orig. Petal)
Up In Smoke- Johnny Appalachian (Outta Sight R&B/ orig. Goldie)
Sweetheart- Frank Heppinstall (Popcorn/ orig. Polyphonic)
Shedding Tears For You- Vernon Green & The Medallions (Popcorn/ unissued Dootone)
Blues With A Feeling- Lucky Carmichael (Pam)
They Say I'm A Fool- Otis Lee (Quaint)
There Will Be Some Changes Made- Cry Baby Curtis (Julet)
Look At My Baby- Paul Perryman (Heat/ orig. Fire)
Baby In Blue- The Table Toppers (Klondike)
Ivory Tower- Otis Williams & The Charms (King/ orig. Deluxe)
Missing You- The Starlites (Collectables/ orig. Peak)
Wherever You Are- Jo & Ann Trio (Oldies 45/ orig. Ace)
I Won't Hurt You Anymore- Frances Burr & KJ Trio (Jukem/ orig. Salem)
Oh, Oh, I'm In Love- Little Marie Allen sings with Chuck Brook's Band (Triumph)

 

 

Part 3- Northern Soul
Open The Door To Your Heart- Darrell Banks (Revilot)
Do You Believe It- Jack Montgomery (Scepter)
Right Track- Billy Butler (Okeh)
Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Love- Lou Roberts (MGM)
It Didn't Take Much (To Fall In Love)- Percy Wiggins (RCA Victor)
If It's All The Same To You Babe- Luther Ingram (Hib)
The Girl Across The Street- Moses Smith (Dionn)
Strange Change- Herb Ward (Soul Fox/ orig. Argo)
Anything You Want- Kenny Hamber (It's Soul Time/ orig. Arctic)
The Real Thing- Troy Dodds (Kent/ orig. El Camino)
Mojo Man- Nelson Sanders (Rambler)
Help Me- Al Wilson (Wand)
I'm Gonna Love You A Long Long Time- Patti & The Emlems (45 Record Shack/ orig. Kapp)
Love's Made A Connection- The Tiaras (45 Record Shack/ orig. Seton)
Panic- Reparta & The Delrons (Mala)
Indian Giver- The Chantals (Soul Mafia/ orig. Verve)
A Few Feet From The Gutter- The Ascots (45 Record Shack/ orig. American Playboy)
I'm Not Strong Enough- The Four Perfections (New Century Party)

 

 

 

Edited July 15, 2016 by Stephen T

[Stephen T]

The Weekend Starts Here with Stephen T ~ 12th August 2016

Part 1- 60s Dancers
Here We Go Again- JJ Jackson (Calla)
Philly Duck- Jerry Williams Jr (Calla)
Peanut Duck- Marsha Gee (Penniman)
You Got What It Takes- Barbara Mason (Arctic)
I'm A Whole New Thing- The Mirettes (Revue)
I Can't Take It Like A Man- Gerri Granger (Expansion/ orig. Bell)
A Love Like Mine- Chuck Johnson (45 Record Shack/ orig. Alon)
Let Me Make You Happy- Billy Woods (Inferno/ orig. Sussex)
Ling, Ting, Tong- Otis Williams (Stop)
Don't You Just Know It- The Tams (Probe)
Lovey Dovey/ You're So Fine- Bunny Sigler (Parkway)
Chicken Crazy- Joe Tex (Dial)
Run Joe- Freddie Scott (Shout)
Fishin' Pole- The Mighty Hannibal (Shurfine)
Some Funky Blues- Ray Johnson (Silver)
Philadrine- James Coit (Destiny/ orig. Phoof)
Psychedelic Sally- Eddie Jefferson (Prestige)
Pennant Fever- The Chicago Cubs (Chess)
Running Back- Charles Mintz (Up Look)

 

Part 2- 80s Grooves
School Dance- T'Spoon (AOTN/ orig. Oil Capital)
Midnight Shuffle- The Keiko Project (Giant 45/ orig. Canyon)
(I'll Be A) Freak For You- Royalle Delite (Skyview)
I Wanna Get Next To You- Milton Smith & Stimulus (Roulette)
Time- Stone (West End)
Lock and Key- Klymaxx (Constellation)
I've Got To Love You Again- Rick Smith (Birdie)
In The Grooves- Tomorrow's Edition (Atlantic)
Groove Your Blues Away- Amuzement Park (Mirius)
(You Know) It's Natural- J.W. Wade (Larc)
I Just Wanna Hold You- The Chi-Lites (Larc)
Your Love- Skool Boys (Destiny)
If I Can't Have Your Love- Jocelyn Brown (Kent/ orig. Posse)

 

[Stephen T]

The Weekend Starts Here with Stephen T - 26th August 2016

Part 1- Original press Rare Groove Special
I Love You- A Taste Of Honey (Capitol) 1978
How'd I Know That Love Would Slip Away- The Emotions (Columbia) 1977
Will You Take My Love- Harvey Mason (Arista) 1977
Still In Love- Seawind (A&M) 1980
Midnight Lover- Side Effect (Elektra) 1981
I Need You Baby- Rivage (Tempus) 1981
What You Tryin' To Do- Treasure (May Day) 
Georgy Porgy- Charme [feat. Luther Vandross] (RCA) 1982
A Taste Of Honey- Donnell Pitman (Numero) 1982
I'm In Love- Homi & Jarvis (GRP) 1983
You and I- O'Bryan (Capitol) 1983
Open Up Your Mind (To My Mind)- Suade (Red Line) 1981
You- Michael Pedicin Jr (TSOP) 1979

 

Edited September 10, 2016 by Stephen T

[Stephen T]

The Weekend Starts Here with Stephen T - 2nd September 2016

 

Part 1- Current Soul Special

UFO- The Preservation Society (45 Record Shack)

If I Could Only Be Sure- Sidney Barnes & Speedometer (45 Record Shack)

Spilt Milk- Elegant Shades (45 Record Shack)

I'm Not A Regular Woman- Marta Ren & The Groovelvets (Record Kicks)

Tell Me- Sharon Jones (Daptone)

Let's Communicate- Nicole Willis & The Soul Investigators Band (Timmion)

Behind Closed Doors- Myron & E with The Soul Investigators Band (Timmion)

I'm Still A Man (Lord Have Mercy)- Willie West (Timmion)

Let Love Stand A Chance- Charles Bradley (Dunham)

Hurricane- Charles Bradley & Menahan Street Band (Dunham)

Where Did You Sleep Last Night- Wanda Davis (Secret Stash)

Sugar Man- Sonny Knight & The Lakers (Secret Stash)

Love Like This- Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band (Big Crown)

Sweet Power Your Embrace- Diplomats Of Soul feat. Incognito & Vanessa Haynes (Expansion) James Mason

Love's Work- Robin McKelle & The Flytones with Gregory Porter (Expansion)

 

Download- https://www.sendspace.com/file/8uazrz

[Stephen T]

The Weekend Starts Here with Stephen T ~ 23rd September 2016

Part 2- Original-press 60s Dancers
Talkin', Dreamin', Boastin'- Sugar Pie DeSanto (Chess)
Get In A Hurry- Ben E King (Atlantic)
Four Walls (Three Windows and Two Doors)- JJ Jackson (Calla)
I'm Satisfied- Buster Jones (Sure-Shot)
Forgive Me- JJ Barnes (Groovesville)
You Brought Love To My Life- JJ Barnes & Steve Mancha (Hayley)
Our Last Goodbye- Jimmy Delphs (Hayley)
Life Ain't Worth Living (Without You)- Sharon McMahan (Hayley)
Give Me All Of Your Love- September Jones (Body & Soul)
(Hey You) Set My Soul On Fire- Mary Wells (Atlantic)
Crazy Stockings- Marva Josie (Polydor)
Get Up and Dance- Mary Davis (Fat Back)
Tough Stuff- Pauline Chivers with Joe Hunter & Orch. (O-Pex)
Your A Devil- Pauline Shivers (O-Pex)
Great Big Bundle Of Love- Brenton Wood (Liberty)
Sweet Soul Shakin'- Young Hearts (Minit)
Man's Best Friend- The Celestials (Alpha)
Have You Had Any Lately- The Pearl Mixed Company (Pearltone)
Three Kinds Of Love- The Relatives (Wow!)
Sweet Woman- James Stuart & The Dynamics (J&J)