Downtempo & midtempo soul from Amsterdam Hard Rock Hotel

[Amsterdam Russ]

Every month there's a soul night at the Hideaway lounge in Amsterdam's Hard Rock Hotel. It's a lovely venue. The emphasis is on what the organisers describe as "sweet soul, ballads and b-sides" - essentially downtempo and midtempo soul sounds on original vinyl.

The promoters and resident DJs are @Hans Diepstraten and Harry van Vliet (presenters of the Fingerpoppin' Soul radio show, which has been broadcasting weekly for 30 years), Taco Fett of Waxwell Records, and Brit expat, Mark Fisher.

L-R: Taco Fett, Mark Fisher, Harry van Vliet & Hans Diepstraten

Each month the guys invite a special guest to spin some tunes and on 17th March that guest was me. Here then are my two half-hour sets:

Set 1:

Playlist:

Unknown - That's what's happening - Acetate
The Vondells - Lenora - Marvello
The Angelenos - Lori - Highland
The Caesars - (Lala) I love you - Lanie
Dee Edwards - You say you love me - Tuba
Brenda & the Tabulations - I can't get over you - Action
The La Niers - I've got to stop - River City
Dionne Warwick - Oh Lord, what are you doing to me - Disques Vogue (Fr)
The 5 Royales - Much in need - Home of the Blues
Billy Stewart - Look back and smile - Pye (UK)
Johnny Nash - Love ain't nothin' - Pye (UK)

Set 2:

Playlist:

James Hunter Six - I don't want to be without you - Daptone
Jimmy Delphs - Where there is love - Hayley
Jimmy Holiday - I found a new love - Minit
Lou Rawls - Love is a hurting thing - Capitol
Chuck Jackson - Look over your shoulder - Wand
Sonji Clay - Deeper in my heart - AMM
Billy McGregor - Mr Shy - Flash
Freddy Hill & the Reno-Bops - Mr Hurt - Ru-Tee Hit
The Four Hi's The train (leaving for misery) - Verve
The Franciscans - Walk to the bottom of the sea - Jimbo

Bit of a technical hitch through part of the 2nd set where the recording, which is taken straight from the decks, plays through only one channel.

Next couple of dates are:

Friday 21st April

Friday 19t May - with special guest Timmy @Tlscapital

Time: 20:00-00:30. Entrance is free

 

 

Edited March 25, 2023 by Amsterdam Russ
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