Soulful Situation [Playlist – 08/08/11]

Getting Ready For New Orleans Week August 22 – 28th

1. “Get You A Healin'” – Tommy Malone, Irma Thomas, Allen Toussaint – Get You A Healin’ [1999]
2. “I Got Loaded” – Little Bob & The Lollipops – I Got Loaded [2004]
3. “Cold Beer” – The Gaturs – Saturday Night Fish Fry: New Orleans Funk And Soul [2001]
4. “Hadacol Bounce” – Roy Byrd & His Blues Jumpers – ‘Fess: The Professor Longhair Anthology [1949]
5. “Drinkin’ Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee” – Champion Jack Dupree – A Portrait Of Champion Jack Dupree
6. “Looped” – Tommy Ridgley – Crescent City Soul : The Sound Of New Orleans 1947-1974 [1996]
7. “Rum And Coke” – Professor Longhair – Rock ‘n’ Roll Gumbo [1985]
8. “My Bottle Is My Companion” – Percy Mayfield – His Tangerine and Atlantic Sides [2003]
9. “Piano Roll” – Eddie Bo – 9th Ward Jukebox
10. “Fat Tuesday” – Stephen “Stevo” Theard – Gumbo Child
11. “What’s The Matter” – John Gros Of Papa Grows Funk – Funk: Language Of New Orleans Volume 8 [2004]
12. “Always Naggin'” {Naomi Neville [Allen Toussaint]} – Del Royals – The Instant And Minit Story [1961]
13. “Back Street Lover” {Allen Toussaint} – Ernie K-Doe – Here Come The Girls! [1970]
14. “(Big Hunk O’ Woman) Come Back And See” – Chris Kenner – The Instant And Minit Story [1965]
15. “Lil’ Liza Jane” – Fats Domino – They Call Me The Fat Man: The Legendary Imperial Recordings [1959]
16. “A Certain Girl” – Ernie K-Doe – The Best Of New Orleans Rhythm & Blues Volume One [1963]
17. “Creole Baby” – Al Michael – The Instant And Minit Story [1963]
18. “Hey Little Girl” – Frankie Lee Sims – The Ace Story Vol. 1 [1957]
19. “Hotcha Moma” – Ernie K-Doe – Here Come The Girls! [1970]
20. “Pretty Girls Everywhere” – Snooks Eaglin – Baby, You Can Get Your Gun! [Black Top: 1986]
21. “Happy Little Nobody’s Waggy Tail Dog” – Earl King – Sexual Telepathy [Black Top: 2006]
22. “The Monkey That Became President Part 1” – The Brotherhood – Funky Funky New Orleans Volume 4 [2003]
23. “Shoo Fly (Don’t Bother Me)” – The Wild Magnolias – The Wild Magnolias [1973]
24. “They All Ask’d For You” – The Meters – Funkify Your Life: The Meters Anthology [Rhino: 1975]
25. “What You Do Comes Back To You” – The Hot 8 Brass Band – 2010 Compilation Album – New Orleans Jazz Fest
26. “Boban (Mere Yaara Dildara)” – Galactic – The Other Side Of Midnight: Live In New Orleans [Anti: 2011]
27. “On Main Street” – Los Lobos – Tin Can Trust [Shout Factory: 2010]

Soulful Situation [Playlist – 06/20/11]

1. “Keep Your Head to the Sky” – EARTH, WIND & FIRE – Head To The Sky [Columbia: 1973]
2. “Right On” – MARVIN GAYE – What’s Going On [Motown: 1971]
3. “Wholy Holy” – MARVIN GAYE – What’s Going On [Motown: 1971]
4. “Walk From Regio’s” – ISAAC HAYES – Shaft [Stax: 1971]
5. “Shotgun” – DON BYRON – Do The Boomerang: The Music Of Junior Walker [Blue Note: 2006]
6. “The Men” – KAMAU DAAOOD – Leimert Park [MAMA: 1997]
7. “Papa Was A Rolling Stone” – THE TEMPTATIONS – Anthology [Motown: 1973]
8. “For The Love Of You (Parts 1 & 2)” – THE ISLEY BROTHERS – Isley’s Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 [Columbia: 1984]
9. “Boys To Men” – NEW EDITION – Heartbreak [MCA: 1988]
10. “Sweetest Pain” – LOOSE ENDS – Zagora [Virgin: 1986]
11. “You’ve Got The Love I Need” – AL GREEN – Lay It Down [Blue Note: 2008]
12. “Title Track” – JENNIFER HOLLIDAY – Get Close To My Love [Geffen: 1987]
13. “Title Track” – LUTHER VANDROSS – Give Me The Reason [Columbia: 1986]
14. “Give Her A Call” – GIL SCOTT-HERON – Spirits [TVT: 1994]
15. “Must Be Something” – GIL SCOTT-HERON/BRIAN JACKSON – Midnight Band: First Minute Of A New Day [Rumal-Gia: 1975]
16. “Keep It Together” – THE BRAND NEW HEAVIES – Brother Sister [Delicious Vinyl: 1994]
17. “Peace” – MALO – Self-Titled [Warner: 1972]

Notes:
Background: Masterpiece – GROVER WASHINGTON, JR – Soul Box, Vol. 1 [Kudu: 1973]
PSA Back: Ile Ife – THE PHILADELPHIA EXPERIMENT – Self-Titled [Ropeadope: 2001]

Soulful Situation [Playlist – 10/25/10]

1.   “Until You Come Back To Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)” – ARETHA FRANKLIN – Queen Of Soul: The Atlantic Recordings [Atlantic: 1992]
2.   “Brother, Brother” – ISLEY BROTHERS – The Essential Isley Brothers [Epic: 2004]
3.   “Fire” – THE POINTER SISTERS – The Best Of The Pointer Sisters [RCA: 2000]
4.   “No Name Bar” – ISAAC HAYES – Shaft – Music From The Soundtrack [Stax: 1978]
5.   “No Nights By Myself” – SOLOMON BURKE – Soul Of The Blues [Black Top: 1993]
6.   “Give Me Your Love” – CURTIS MAYFIELD – Superfly [Curtom: 1988]
7.   “Must Be Something” – GIL SCOTT-HERON & BRIAN JACKSON – The Midnight Band: First Minute Of A New Day [Rumal-Gai: 1998]
8.   “If Only You Knew” – PATTI LABELLE – The Sound Of Philadelphia [Sony/BMG: 2008]
9.   “Rock Steady” – ARETHA FRANKLIN – Queen Of Soul: The Atlantic Recordings [Atlantic: 1992]
10.  “Spanish Harlem” – ARETHA FRANKLIN – Queen Of Soul: The Atlantic Recordings [Atlantic: 1992]
11.  “Boogie Wonderland” – EARTH, WIND & FIRE – The Essential Earth, Wind & Fire [Sony: 2002]
12.  “We’re A Winner” – CURTIS MAYFIELD – Curtis/Live! [Curtom: 1971]
13.  “Title Track” – MICHAEL JACKSON – Off The Wall [CBS: 1979]
14.  “What Can I Do For You?” – LABELLE – Nightbirds [Epic: 1974]
15.  “Touch My Heart” – VINX – I Love My Job [Pangea: 1993]
16.  “Love & War” {w/Macy Gray} – ANTHONY HAMILTON – Soulife [Atlantic: 2005]
17.  “There’s Nothing Better Than Love” {duet w/Gregory Hines} – LUTHER VANDROSS – Give Me The Reason [Epic: 1986]
18.  “Everything’s Coming Our Way” – SANTANA – The Best Of Santana, Vol. 2 [Columbia: 2000]

Notes:
Background: “Ladera Heights” – T.S. MONK – Higher Ground [Thelonious Records: 2003]
PSA Back: “Old Town – STEPS AHEAD – Modern Times [Elektra/Asylum: 1984]

Soulful Situation [Playlist – 08/16/10]

SALUTING THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER

1. “Lovely Day” – TAKE 6 – Beautiful World [Warner: 2002]
2. “Title Track” – EPHRAIM LEWIS – Skin [Elektra: 1992]
3. “Don’t Let Go” – EN VOGUE – Set It Off – Music From The New Line Cinema Motion Picture [New Line Productions: 1996]
4. “Family Affair” – SLY & THE FAMILY STONE – There’s A Riot Goin’ On [Epic: 1971]
5. “Naturally” – ABBEY LINCOLN – People In Me [ITM: 1989]
6. “Do It Again” {Mystery Artist} – THE NEW BIRTH – Golden Classics [BMG: 1989]
7. “Thinkin’ About You” {Mystery Artist} – CHANGING FACES – All Day/All Night [Big Beat: 1997]
8. “Damn Your Eyes” {Mystery Artist} – ZAP MAMA – 7 [Luaka Bop: 1997]
9. “That Girl” – MAXI PRIEST – Man With The Fun [Virgin: 1996]
10. “Ivan Neville Interview” – THE RUMCOVE (Host)
11. “Mama’s Trippin'” – BEN HARPER – The Will To Live [Virgin: 1997]
12. “Worth His Weight In Gold (Rally Round)” – STEEL PULSE – True Democracy [Rhino: 2005]
13. “Must Be Something” – GIL SCOTT-HERON, BRIAN JACKSON & THE MIDNIGHT BAND – Winter In America [Rumal Gai: 1998]
14. “Call Me” – Me’SHELL NDEGEOCELLO – Plantation Lullabies [Maverick: 1993]
15. “Afro Strut” – NITE-LITERS – Flying Funk [BMG: 2003]

Background: Piece Of Mind/IDRIS MUHAMMAD/Power Of Soul [Kudu: 1974]////PSA Back: Breakfast @ Denny’s/BUCKSHOT LEFONQUE/Self-Titled [Sony: 1994]

Soulful Situation [Playlist – 08/02/10]

1. “Universal Love” – SOUL II SOUL – Volume 5: Believe [Virgin: 1995]
2. “Title Track” – LOOSE ENDS – A Little Spice [MCA: 1983]
3. “Title Track” – DENNIS EDWARDS – Don’t Look Any Further [Motown: 1985]
4. “Until You Come Back To Me” – ARETHA FRANKLIN – Queen Of Soul: The Complete Atlantic Recordings [Rhino: 1992]
5. “It’s Love” – JILL SCOTT – Who Is Jill Scott?: Words & Sounds, Vol 1 [Hidden Beach: 2000]
6. “Icing On The Cake” – ANTHONY HAMILTON – Soullife [Atlantic: 2005]
7. “Soul Makossa” – MANU DIBANGO – Soul Makossa [Atlantic: 1972]
8. “Twisting The Night Away” – SAM COOKE – The Best Of Sam Cooke [RCA: 1962]
9. “Suavecito” – MALO – Self-Titled [Warner: 1972]
10. “Power To Move Ya” – ZIGGY MARLEY & THE MELODY MAKERS – Free Like We Want 2 B [Elektra: 1995]
11. “Flash Light” – PARLIAMENT – The Bomb: Parliament’s Greatest Hits [PolyGram: 1984]
12. “Nocturnal Sunshine” {featuring Herbie Hancock} – Me’SHELL NDEGEOCELLO – Stolen Moments: Red Hot & Cool [GRP: 1994]
13. “Let Me Roll” – SEAL – Seal IV [Warner: 2003]
14. “Rock Steady” – THE WHISPERS – Just Gets Better With Time [Solar: 1987]
15. “Kozuma” – PROFESSOR TRANCE & THE ENERGISERS – Shaman’s Breath [PolyGram: 1995]
16. “Music For Gong Gong” – OSIBISA – Self-Titled [AIM: 1971]
17. “Soul Sacrifice” – SANTANA – Self-Titled [Atalntic: 1969]
18. “Djungi” – LAFAYETTE AFRO-ROCK BAND – Malik [Makossa International: 1976]

Background: Love Makes It Better/GROVER WASHINGTON, JR/A Secret Place [Kudu/CTI: 1976]////PSA Back: Lap Dance/VINX/Big ‘N’ Round [Traumton: 1999]

Soulful Situation [Playlist – 07/12/10]

1. “You’re Just Playin’ With it” – O.B. Buchana – Country Boy
2. “I’ll Be Your Sugar Daddy” – O.B. Buchana – Country Boy
3. “Stealin’ It” – O.B. Buchana – Country Boy
4. “Bo Diddley” – Bo Diddley – Best Of . .
5. “I’m a Man” – Bo Diddley – Best Of . .
6. “Diddley Daddy” – Bo Diddley – Best Of . .
7. “How Do You Let Good Man Down” – Sharon Jones – Naturally
8. “Natural Born Lover” – Sharon Jones – Naturally
9. “Stranded in Your Love” – Sharon Jones – Naturally
10. “Lay It Down” – Al Green – Al Green
11. “Just For Me” – Al Green – Al Green
12. “You’ve Got the Love I Need” – Al Green – Al Green
13. “Spirit in theDark” – Aretha Frankin – Aretha Frankin Vol. 4
14. “Rocket 88” – Jackie Brenson – Best of Ike Turner
15. “My Real Gone Rocket” – Jackie Brenson – Best of Ike Turner
16. “That Train Don’t Stop Here” – Ruth Brown – R&B=Ruth Brown
17. “In Another World” – Ruth Brown – R&B=Ruth Brown
18. “I’m Gonna Move to the Outskirts of Town” – Ruth Brown – R&B=Ruth Brown
19. “Twist and Shout” – Isley Brothers – The Essential . .
20. “That Lady” – Isley Brothers – The Essential . .
21. “What It Comes Down To” – Isley Brothers – The Essential . .
22. “At Last” – Etta James – Her Best
23. “All I could Do Is Cry” – Etta James – Her Best
24. “If I Can’t Have You” – Etta James – Her Best
25. “Hang Tough” – Allen Toussaint – Crescent City Gold
26. “Kick It Raw” – Allen Toussaint – Crescent City Gold
27. “Mid City Bop” – Allen Toussaint – Crescent City Gold
28. “Lucille” – Allen Toussaint – Crescent City Gold

Soulful Situation [Playlist – 7/5/2010]

1. “Funky Virginia” – Sir Guy [DPG: 1968]
2. “I don’t love you no more” – Kings go forth [Luaka Bop: 2010]
3. “She ain’t a child no more” – Sharon Jones and the Dap kings [Daptone: 2010]
4. “Sweet taste of sin” – Dennis Coffey [Westbound: 1975]
5. “Do you or don’t you love me” – The Enticers [Cortillion: 1971]
6. “Having a good time” – Albert Washington [Fraternity: 1970]
7. “I’ve been down so long” – Sandra Phillips [Canyon: 1970]
8. “I believe in you” – Sam Baker [Sound stage 7: 1967]
9. “I’m through with you” – Johnny Truite [A- bet: 1969]
10. “24 Hours (To Find My Baby)” – Edwin Starr [Gordy: 1970]
11. “Stormy Monday” – James Brown [Polydor: 1974]
12. “If I can’t be your woman” – Betty LaVette [Atco: 1972]
13. “Give me a minute Pt2” – The New Mastersounds [One note: 2008]
14. “It’s good to be careful (but it’s better to be loved)” – Shack [Volt: 1971]
15. “Your best friend” – Doris Duke [Canyon: 1969]
16. “I’m not through loving you” – Sir Lattimore Brown [Sound Stage 7: 1965]
17. “Let home cross you mind” – Sir Guy [DPG: 1968]
18. “We’re doing fine” – Dee Dee Warwick [Blue rock: 1965]
19. “Pounding” – Lee Maye [Cash: 1968]
20. “The knock out power of love” – Bobby Patterson and the Mustangs [Jetstar: 1969]
21. “Girls can’t do what guys do” – Betty Wright [Alston: 1968]
22. “Funky Mule” – Ike Turner and thr Kings of rhythm [Pompeii: 1968]
23. “I’m satisfied” – Otis Clay [One-der-ful!: 1966]
24. “Forgive me” – Darrell Banks [Volt: 1969]
25. “Set me free” – Esther Phillips [Atlantic: 1970]
26. “The Twitch” – Danny White [Frisco: 1964]
27. “Breaking down slow” – Candi Staton [Honest Jon: 2009]
28. “Two that sticks together” – Geater Davis [77: 1972]
29. “One woman man” – Don Varner [South Camp: 1967]
30. “A shell of woman” – Doris allen [Mineret: 1969]
31. “I got a good thing going” – Little Buster [Jubilee: 1966]
32. “You really know how to hurt a guy” – Jimmy Hughes [Vee Jay: 1964]
33. “I’m not going to work today” – Joe Tex [Dial: 1965]

Soulful Situation [Playlist – 09/14/09]

Featuring the music of Little Freddie King, Frederic Yonnet and Vinx.

1. “For The Love Of You (Pts. 1 & 2)” – THE ISLEY BROTHERS – Isley’s Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 [CBS: 1984]
2. “Boogie Wonderland” – EARTH, WIND & FIRE (w THE EMOTIONS) – The Essential Earth, Wind & Fire [Sony: 2002]
3. “Mothership Connection” – PARLIAMENT – Un Cut…The Bomb: Parliament’s Greatest Hits [Polygram: 1984]
4. “Headed In The Right Direction” – INDIA.ARIE – Voyage To India [Motown: 2002]
5. “Heavy On My Mind” – CLUB NOUVEAU – Life, Love & Pain [Warner: 1986]
6. “Title Track” – LUTHER VANDROSS – Give Me The Reason [CBS: 1986]
7. “Walking With Freddie” – LITTLE FREDDIE KING – You Don’t Know What I Know [Fat Possum: 2005]
8. “Boogie On Reggae Woman” – FREDERIC YONNET – Front & Center [FYI Music: 2004]
9. “Cleo’s Back” – LITTLE FREDDIE KING – Swamp Boogie [Orleans Records: 1995]
10. “Get It Together” – SEAL – Seal IV [Warner: 2003]
11. “It’s Too Late” – VINX – Big ‘N’ Round [Traumton: 2003]
12. “Get It Together” – INDIA.ARIE – Voyage To India [Motown: 2002]
13. “Eden Legrand” – FREDERIC YONNET – Front & Center [FYI Music: 2004]
14. “Torn” – JUNGLE FUNK – Self-Titled [ESC: 1998]
15. “Title Track” – LITTLE FREDDIE KING – Messin’ Around The House [MadeWright Records: 2008]
16. “Put Your Hands Together” – THE O’JAYS – Ship Ahoy [CBS: 1973]
17. “Ugly Face” – JUNGLE FUNK – Self-Titled [ESC: 1998]
18. “I Can’t Wait To Meetchu” – MACY GRAY – On How Life Is [Epic: 1999]

Background: Hydra/GROVER WASHINGTON, JR/Feels So Good [Kudu: 1975]////PSA Back: Sorceress/RETURN TO FOREVER/Romantic Warrior [Columbia: 1976]