Primitive Sound System at Iris Records for 45 Day - Saturday May 10th

Hello Y'all,
Three minutes.  That is all there should be.  Less is OK too but I can feel it when a 45 is longer than three minutes.  If it goes beyond three and a half it can feel like sitting in a doctor’s office waiting for your turn.  Endless and anxiety filled.  A 7-inch spinning at forty-five can hold up to four minutes of music with little to no sound loss but at three minutes the grooves are comfortably spaced and able to contain and project with the force of fire hose open full throttle.  Whether it is as subtle as a ballad or smashing shit as the grooves leave the speakers of the best Punk can offer a forty-five is the perfect delivery system.  Most forty-fives only contain one amazing song and the “other-side” is not worthy of its better half.  The ones that bring it home on both sides are known as, “two-siders.”  And believe me, there are a lot of them.  Some of my favorites have the vocal on one side and the instrumental version on the other.  Better yet, two different songs and at least one an instrumental.  Sometimes I’ll hear people talk about a song and I have no idea what they are talking about because, despite owning it, I have only listened to the “other” side.  When I get a new 45 I give both sides a proper listen.  I’ll even listen to the “lesser” cut, as many times as I can bear just to make sure I am familiar but unfortunately as the years roll past that inferior cut is lost.  The 7-inch is truly my favorite recorded format. When done properly the sound quality is better and the mix can be hotter and louder.  Many record labels will take advantage of this by doing singles only mixes.

Physically the forty-five is perfect.  There are two basic styles, large hole and small hole. Both styles can be found at 33 1/3 and 45 rpm formats but obviously for it to be a forty-five it must spin at 45 rpms.  The 7-inch forty-five can easily be held in one hand.  You can either grip the edges, if your hands are big enough, like palming a basketball or, in the case of a large-hole-forty-five, you can grip it at the center - through the hole and the outer edge.  This looks cooler and allows for hand gestures while speaking to emphasize how great or how shitty a record is.  LPs seem purpose built for sitting and listening.  That is not to say I don’t bring LPs when I DJ, because I do.  Forty-fives can be cued on the fly and are more forgiving since there usually is not a track preceding or following each cut.  I have chrome forty-five spindles that I like to call, "speed loaders,” since they are pitched at the top and you can practically throw the forty-five at it and it will line itself up as it spins to the slip mat.

I have thousands of forty-fives and I love all of them.  Every time I pull one from a box and play it for someone I usually hear myself say, “Uh, that’s my favorite,” or, “It is impossible for me to pick a top-ten... but if I had to that would be on it… [long pause] …in _ _ _ _ _(insert genre classification here).”  I certainly have no issue with this.  I can care less that I have the longest “Top-Ten List,” ever created.  Ten?  Ten thousand is more like it.

Obviously the music is the most important reason for a record to be my favorite but determining factors can vary greatly following the music.  Sleeve and label design are pretty high on the list of determiners.  Have you ever seen the cover of XTC’s “Senses Working Overtime?”  It is amazing.  This is easily one of my favorite New Wave “Hit Records" but the cover also makes it art.  The front is a simple woodcut of a man’s face with his hands raised in the usual position one takes to play patty-cake.  Normally you would say this position is the universal symbol for, “You got me,” or “I give up,” but his face is not that of a guilty man.  He isn’t smiling in an ear-to-ear fashion but rather looks quite content. The paper stock is a very light gray and all the graphics and lettering are black and white.  The cover is cut and folded in such a way that the record is encased inside forcing you to unfold it to play the record.  From the first panel you open a photo of brightly colored birds with a painfully bright yellow border instantly strikes you.  This is repeated when you fold back the other panel with the hand and ear printed on it.  You can then fold back the mouth and eyes to reveal fish, flowers and fruit as brightly colored as the birds. "SEE - HEAR - SMELL - TOUCH - TASTE”  "1-2-3-4-5, sense working overtime.”  Simple, stunning and brilliant.

Punk Rock and New Wave definitely took the forty-five sleeve from simple images and text to new heights of creativity.  Prior to that many records had sleeves, and some were very creative, but for the most part records either came in a company sleeve or a simple sleeve with no text.  Company sleeves can be beautifully designed.  Some company logos are as impressive as the music contained in the grooves.  The early Epic sleeves combined with the bright yellow paper and black ink used to produce the label is mesmerizing.  In some case the labels had images of the band or even the record company owner.  James Brown included a photo of himself on the label of his Polydor releases.  The image changed as he went through style and fashion changes.  The forty-five format has not changed with styles or trends. It has remained perfect.

Recently Steve at Iris Records in Jersey City told me he was going to add a forty-fives only section.  Let’s just say my senses were working overtime with the thoughts of newly available records to flip through.  To celebrate this new section of his already great store he has asked some local DJs known for their extensive 7-inch collections to spin sets.  I am filling my box with favorites of the format, favorites of different genres and some I just can’t live without.  Come by, enjoy the music and pick up some forty-fives.

- pat.
Primitive Sound System

VINYL RULES!

"Audio Visual Triumphs and Disasters"

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Iris Records
114 Brunswick Street
Between 1st & 2nd Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302

PH: (609) 468-0885

Hours: Thurs-Sun 12-8PM

THE SCHEDULE: Saturday May 10th

12 noon-1:15pm: Todd Abramson (of Maxwell’s fame)

1:15pm-2:30pm: Pat. James Longo (Primitive Sound System)

2:30pm-3:45pm: Joe McGasko (WFMU)

3:45pm-5:00pm: Pat Byrne (famed Lucky Seven DJ)

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Pat. James Longo
http://primitivesoundsystem.blogspot.com
http://www.dustandgrooves.com/pat-james-longo-jersey-city-nj
http://www.gigposters.com/designer/26046_Pat._James_Longo.html

Primitive Sound System and DJ Pastiche - Jazz at the Trolley Car - Fri Sept. 28th at 8PM

Hello Y'all,

This Friday I get to do something I love to do but don't get to do that often… spin Jazz 45's in a bar.  The event is for a good cause too, it is a fundraiser for the Riverview Jazz Festival (no lineup has been announced).  The performances will take place at the Fisk Park Gazebo with one of the best views of the NYC skyline as a backdrop.  The night at the Trolley Car is being billed as "Jazz at the Trolley Car" but is actually just two DJs, DJ Pastiche and me spinning records.  Despite the fact that we will not be performing Jazz with instruments we will be playing our favorite Jazz records.  I will be keeping things to the groovier side of the Jazz world with some more traditional moments thrown in.  From what I know, Pastiche is an Electronic Dance DJ so it will be interesting to see what he brings to the tables.

This year I found the record that has been my number one want for more years than I'd like to think about.  It is a flexi disc that was given away for 10¢ after filling out a form in various music magazines in the late 70's.  The flexi was billed as a demo of Herbie Hancock playing synth.  On the disc Herbie details the sounds and abilities of the synth and the various sounds that he has produced using it.  What put this record at the top of my wants was the inclusion of the theme to the movie, "Spook Who Sat By The Door." This is one of the funkiest and coolest soundtrack themes ever.  This isn't raw late 60's Funk but the best that Soul Jazz or Fusion can be.  Jazz is so much more than one style or genre.  Sometimes it is Dixieland, Trad, Swing, Bop, Be Bop, Hard Bop, Cool, Soul-Jazz, Fusion, etc.  The best thing about Jazz is how many great genres exist within it as well as in other genres like Latin, Rock, Reggae, Folk, Blues, Country, etc.  Jazz is as influential as it is entertaining.  

I have never been able to understand why some people are put off by Jazz as an intellectual art form or pretentious.  All music and art can be intellectually driven or just pretentious.  Why does Jazz get such a bad rap?  Hell, it gets its name from a slang for sex.  Be open minded, let the music take you over or just enjoy it as background.  Whatever you do we hope you enjoy and help out a good cause.  

Herbie Hancock - "Spook Who Sat By The Door"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6T57K4Ft9hY

See you there!

- pat.

Primitive Sound System
VINYL RULES!
"Audio Visual Triumphs and Disasters" - http://primitivesoundsystem.blogspot.com

Friday, September 28th - 8PM to 10PM
EVENT LINK: http://www.facebook.com/events/280381455395590

Pat. James Longo - Primitive Sound System - 8PM to 10PM
DJ Pastiche - 10PM - 12AM

Trolley Car Bar & Grill
328 Palisade Evenue
Corner of Palisade Avenue & Ferry Street
Jersey City (Heights), New Jersey
trolleybar@gmail.com
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/TrolleyBarJC

Bronco Billy Dolan, Primitive Sound System and special guest Chuck Daly a.k.a. DJ Iron Fist at D.C.'s - Thurs April 7th 9PM - Closing

Hello Y'all,
When challenged, the faint of heart turn tail and run. The brave, stand and fight. When challenged to a record for record DJ battle by a man known as DJ Iron Fist well… of course your manhood is already in check since we are talking about spinning valuable vinyl records and not actually standing toe to toe trading upper cuts. Might as well be a goddamn dance off… WHY OF COURSE I ACCEPT! That's right, The Jersey City Mad Man himself, king of skin design, Chuck Daly, a.k.a. DJ Iron Fist, is smashing the door down and overloading the circuits with ROCK!!! Yes, three exclamation points. Why three? Because it is that much more ROCK!!! DJ Iron Fist has some of the deepest crates of all things ROCK!!! I have ever seen. Last month the illustrated man stormed the tables and laid waste to all wimpy ass shit in earshot. This month he is back with crates of Face Melting Rock, vile Punk and the rawest of Garage Rock. I will do my best to stand my ground and keep the tables safe. Your referee in the ring for the evening will be none other than Larry The Hunter. The judges at ring side will be Bronco Billy Dolan, a drunk whose name I forget and of course some random "volunteer" snatched from the streets of Hoboken. The mandatory 2OZ shot after knockdowns will be standard procedure. There are no standing eight ouncers and there is NO three knock down rule. A DJ cannot be saved by the Bill though he can join them for a shot. In the case of a mis-cue and the referee stops the battle it will be rendered no decision. If four records have been played at the time of the mis-cue it will be rendered a technical decision and the battle will be decided by the score cards. I want a clean battle and remember at all times protect yourself, that includes all those in attendance. Drinking can only heighten the experience so join us for 2 1/2 hours of spinning based on the 12 OZ Must System. Gentlemen, go to your corners and come out selecting!

- pat.

Primitive Sound System
VINYL RULES!
"Audio Visual Triumphs and Disasters" - http://primitivesoundsystem.blogspot.com

Bronco Billy Dolan and Primitive Sound System with special guest DJ Iron Fist - Chuck Daly

Bill takes the 9 - 11:30PM and Pat. and Chuck do battle from 11:30 to the finish!

Thursday, April 7th - 9PM to Closing
D.C.'s Tavern
505 8th Street
Between Jefferson and Madison
BACK IN BACK
Hoboken, New Jersey
PH: 201-792-5550
http://www.dcstavern.com
http://myspace.com/dcstavern
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hoboken-NJ/DCs-Tavern/89733686005 <- Facebook Page
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dcs-Tavern/111745052195139 <- Facebook Local Business Listing
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=27386563721 <- Facebook Group
http://foursquare.com/venue/34395 <- On Foursquare

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Jersey City Tattoo
http://www.jerseycitytattoo.com
Chuck Daly
http://www.jerseycitytattoo.com/chucks-tattoos

This is a Google Image search for Chuck Daly - http://www.google.com/images?q=chuck+daly&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1406&bih=1240
It is kind of like Where's Waldo. See if you can spot him. One of these things is not like the others...

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RECORDS MADE OF ROCK!!!

Exmagma - Goldball (Urus Records cat. DISJUNCTA 000009)
OK, bass / guitar, drums and organ is a perfect stripped down mix for me whether it is Jass, Funk / Soul, Rock or Prog Rock. The sounds these three are capable of combining and creating are endless. From the cover of this LP I knew I was in for a very creative if not completely out-there listening experience. The LP sat on a shelf in the back of Finyl Vinyl for a while. It was basically relegated to the what the hell is that, who the hell would care by the owner. I dropped the needle on it one day when no one was in the store. I always did this for two reasons; if it was a record, like this one, that I had never seen before I didn't want someone to ruin it by waging an opinion and of course if it really was rare I didn't want them ruining my chances of getting it for a decent price. I dropped the needle and I immediately knew that at whatever the cost this was coming home with me.

Skorpio - A Rohanas (Pepita cat. SLPX 17470)
I am pretty sure this is the only record I own from Hungary. I don't know much about Hungary. I do know that the song that opens side two of this has moments that sound like, "River Deep Mountain High." The song that follows it is a bit more like if Sweet were more of a Prog Rock band than a Glam Rock band. The production is super clean and the playing is mind blowingly tight throughout. This record literally was right behind the Exmagma record on that shelf in Finyl Vinyl. I guess these were just too far out of Robert's comfort zone for him to get them. I am not sure how collectable either record is but I wouldn't give them up for any price. As I was writing this I played through side two twice. I forgot how utterly insane the third song, an instrumental, is. What is even weirder I recently built some text for my band, Sanaton, and realized how similar it is to the type used on the cover of the Skorpio LP.

Food Brain - Social Gathering (Polydor cat. PLP - 7608 (Japanese re-issue))
Shinki Chen may not be a household name but this man can play Prog / Stoner drenched guitar like no one else. In Japan he is as famous as he deserves to be around the world. I will be filling the bong with the Food Brain LP and DJ Iron Fist is stuffing it with Shinki Chen & Friends. This could likely be the entire evening's soundtrack. One for one; track for track. When the smoke clears we may find ourselves involuntarily heading for the nearest diner of White Castle. My favorite from the Food Brain LP is "Liver Juice Vending Machine" so I think I will start there. The track is fast but has some of the best dynamics I have ever heard.

Hard Meat - S/T (Warner Bros. cat. 1852)
Easily one of the most unassuming covers in the history of ROCK!!! I don't blame anyone for flipping passed this. Though I would hope they would have been stopped by the name; the fucking band is called HARD MEAT! What the hell?! Were they named by a member of Spinal Tap? The track "Space Between" opens a bit gentle but soon builds to a guitar drenched charge across the Universe. Mixing gentle with aggression seems to be the formula for a successful Hard Meat composition. Like the Food Brain LP some of the best tracks are close to ten minutes long (if not longer). Check out their amazing take on Jersey City resident, Richie Havens', "Run Shaker Life" for ten minutes of swirling, pounding and at moments spacey music. Luckily there are shorter tracks like "Space Between" and "Universal Joint" that also show off their unique style. There is also a slightly less inspired version of Bob Dylan's, "Most Likely You Go Your Way I'll Go Mine" but for some reason that is exactly why it works so well. Again there is a Poppy, gentle beginning that builds into Heavy Rock territory.

Leviathan - S/T (Mach Records / London cat. AMA 12501)
The short story of this is that the J. Geils Band's original manager sold this to us at Finyl Vinyl. How that whole purchase went down is a pretty good story. BUT, this is about ROCK!!! Leviathan is a HEAVY name regardless what the record sounds like. This was only one of a few records I was given from the collection and it remains a favorite to this day. The LP is made up of mostly very long, dynamic songs comprising of all the proper Prog Rock moments and cliches. "Arabesque" is a perfect opener. "Seagull" followed by "Angel of Death" combine to make a mini epic. I know that is a contradiction but all the parts are there including a shared guitar riff. "Seagull" is a song about spreading your wings and getting out into the world. I think you know what "Angel of Death" is about. Life, awakening, struggle, and now your dead.

Primitive Sound System - Wednesday May 13th at the Lamp Post - 10 PM to Closing

Hello Y'all
This Wednesday I'll be rolling my bloated body down the hill to the Lamp Post where I'll spinning a batch of 7s. This is either the fourth or fifth time I am back here and I have yet to repeat a record. I have dipped into the punk boxes for a set so it is the first new genre I have added to the set since spinning there. Up until now it has pretty much been Soul / Funk / R&B, some Garage, Latin and Jazz and that is it. This format as given me the opportunity to spin some records that I just don't take with me on a regular basis for one reason or another. Do you like something so much that you try not to abuse it for the fear of over doing it? You never want to lose that feeling or connection you had with it. Recently I have had good luck finding some nice records for cheap. I ran through some of them for last Thursday at D.C's and below is some more from the new bin. Some of these I have been chasing for a while and others I have never heard of. I love spinning at the Lamp Post. The crowd extremely friendly and always receptive to what ever you play. Steff and Claudia will be holding down the fort and keeping you drunk so be kind with the tips.

- pat.
Primitive Sound System - http://primitivesoundsystem.blogspot.com

Wednesday, May 13th
Spinning from 10PM to Closing
Lamp Post Bar & Grill
382 2nd St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201)-222-1331
Lamp Post MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/lamppost

Some of the hundred and twenty songs you can possibly play in four hours:
Al Caiola and Orchestra - "Diamonds Are Forever" b/w "Mod Squad" (Two Worlds cat. 801)
I only have a few Al Caiola records where is is the leader. As a sideman he was the guitarist on about a thousand records. He would be as deeply entrenched in the Space Age Lounge music history as anyone else if not more than most. Unfortunately on many of the records he has played on to be noticed might be considered too much or aggressive. Luckily for him he is featured on about a hundred records with guitar in the title. I do have the brilliant, yes brilliant, "Sounds for Spies and Private Eyes" on United Artists. An amazing batch of songs from many of the best Spy and Cop movies and shows. When I came across this 7-inch I didn't remember these titles being on that LP. I was right. I was REALLY hoping the "Mod Squad" theme was just going to be mind blowing but sadly it falls a little flat. Not bad just a little boring. On the other hand "Diamonds Are Forever" is great. A real raw stripped down version. This is what "Diamonds Are Forever" would sound like as a TV Theme as opposed to a Bond film. There is a Horn section that, for the most part, sounds like large farting elephants. That is NOT a bad thing. It is incredible. The slow baritones keep things from getting too fast and when the trumpets come in over the top they sound that much more bright. Caiola is soulful yet precise and the haunting and mysterious sound of his guitar is perfect for this theme. It really bums me out that "Mod Squad" is not more explosive even despite the efforts of a very note filled trumpet run. Oh well, "Diamonds" will have to do.

Oh yeah, did I mention that Caiola is from Jersey City? That's right born and bred. I guess it is back to the Sali by the tunnel to dig up some more LPs from the lost souls of the Lounge scene.

James Moore - "Feet" b/w "Cool" (Soft Records cat. S-1014)
What the HELL?! OK, this has a funk side and a guitar instrumental side. It's like someone saw me coming. There are few songs I have that have a "happier" sound than the intro of "Feet." Unfortunately the song isn't exactly the happiest. Mr. Moore basically is walking around the country trying to catch up to his lady. No matter what he does and no matter how far he travels he can't seem to close the gap between them. His poor tired itchy feet. The band is tight consisting of bass, guitar, drums and a horn section that accents the simple, raw song beautifully. On the back of this wonderful song comes "Cool" which opens with a little country riff but immediately ends up on the Bluesy / R&B side of things. The guitar is way out front and sadly the horns are gone. Though there is an amazingly long note on a sax that sounds exactly like a harmonica and a hammering piano that pounds away in the background. The horn honks, skronks and wails as the guitar takes a moment out of the spotlight. The whole thing can't be more than two minutes long but then that is what makes this so great. Damn I am happy. Essential two-sider... at least for me.

Georgie Woods - "Potato Salad" Part I & II (Fat Back Records cat. 541)
"Like I say baby, don't eat chicken on Sunday, it'll put a hole in your soul" This is a food song of the highest order. The music is kicking and Mr. Woods comes off as being slightly crazy. He is certainly having fun, that is for sure. I'm wondering if the backing was recorded for another use and he decided to have some fun with it. The drums and bass are heavy and there are vibes dancing around having as good of a time as Mr. Woods is. There is even a nice little break but that doesn't stop Mr Woods even for a second. He keeps rapping as the sax steps out of the darkness from behind the break and fills the space with some moody, emotional playing. What a great mix of sounds. "Write that down... AH HA!"

Floyd Smith - "Soul Strut" b/w "Getting Nowhere Fast" (Dakar Records cat. 45-604)
A nice big heavy break opens up this Soulful romp. Mr. Smith raps his way through the directions of a new dance, "The Soul Strut" but honestly he seems more interested in what the ladies look like than how they are moving on the floor. There is an aggressive sax that bursts out over the pounding drums and keeps everything extremely groovy. My favorite part is when he instructs all the men to stop dancing and let the ladies do the "Soul Strut" one more time. So the dance seems to be three steps to the left and then three to the right and is made better if you are wearing a mini-skirt. Excellent, I have found a new theme song! "Getting Nowhere Fast" is a stirring ballad with a really big sound. There are backing vocals that would make Elvis' stage show jealous and Mr. Smith's raspy voice and screaming plea is perfect for the beautiful arrangement. I don't normally play or even like ballads but this is out of this world. Crazy.

Eddie Long - "There's No Weapon Like Woman's Tears" b/w "Mo Jo Workout" (Fun City Records cat. F-100)
I know I have the Bobby Long & His Satellites version of this on some record. I can't seem to find it. I had flipped through the "New Arrivals" box at Big City and I am not sure how I flipped passed this. I can only assume someone had looked at it, put it back after I was done looking and luckily Jared showed it to me. All I can say is, thank you. This version is only slightly different and I have been trying to find the version I have to A/B them. Oh well. From what I can tell the music is really similar. There is a more Funk rhythm guitar at points and the song seems a little more tightly played than the Bobby Long versions. The call and response is missing in this version replaced by what seems to be double tracked vocals which is OK because I know when to shout out the backing. The drums are super tight, taken at breakneck speeds and hold together through the break. Great version.

Tyrone Chestnut - "The Bump" b/w "Bumping" (Intrepid cat. 75003)
Slow and low that is the tempo. I heard this a while ago but since there are so many songs called the bump it made it hard to place. What struck me was the twisted vocals. Mr. Chestnut yells out in what can be considered ecstasy filled pain. I'm not exactly sure if there is a note he is trying to hit or mood he is trying to set. I do know this is Funky as hell and a vocal performance like this is what keeps songs interesting. I like the way the organ follows him through the quiet parts and there is a honking baritone sax that punctuates in between notes like a fog horn. The rest of the horns are buried slightly giving space to Mr. Chestnuts crazed vocal. Side two is instrumental and the horns are out front replacing the vocals. It would have been really interesting if Mr. Chestnut would have accented the quiet moments with his euphoric yet tortured sounds.

Primitive Sound System at The Lamp Post Wednesday January 7th from 10PM to closing

Hello Y'all,
So welcome to 2009, it's a new day. Oh boy, the future is so bright you just gotta wear shades... PHEH! Well, who knows where we are all headed but at least there is still good music for the ride. This Wednesday I'm back at The Lamp Post spinning a box of 45's. I have been making sure not to repeat a song from the previous session and sticking to an all 7-inch format. I've kept the genres limited to 50's / 60's Instrumentals, 50's R&B / Rock, Jazz, Funk and Soul, Instrumentals, Garage Rock, 70's Rock and New Funk & Soul. Because of this I have broken out records that I haven't played in ages, some of which I will probably be adding to regular rotation. The Lamp Post is easily one of my favorite places to DJ because the regulars are very open to music they most likely have never heard. As always Steff will be holding down the bar (and the taps) so please make nice with the tipping. See you Wednesday.

- pat.
Primitive Sound System - http://primitivesoundsystem.blogspot.com

Wednesday, January 7th
Spinning from 10PM to Closing
Lamp Post Bar & Grill
382 2nd St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201)-222-1331
http://www.myspace.com/lamppost
Steff's Lampost schedule:
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=71579&blogID=356928615

45's:

El Michel's - "It's A New Day" Instrumental b/w the drums only (Street Beat Records cat. SBR-771)
This is one of those great little series that shows that the new bands can definitely play it as cool as the originals. The fabulous El Michels Affair tackles the Skullsnaps legendary Hip Hop break monster "It's A New Day" and keeps it close pretty to the vest. Of course I couldn't be any happier as this is an instrumental version. For me the wordless song is always preferred to all that talking regardless of how insanely cool the Skullsnaps original is. With that said the lyrics couldn't be any more relevant today then the day it was written, "It's a New Day, and a better days coming." "What'cha gonna do?"

Binky Griptite - "One Time, You're Mine" b/w "Your'e Gonna Cry" (Daptone Records cat. DAP-1042)
Ah, this is Summer time music if there ever was. Kickin' it William DeVaughn style. Binky Griptite keeps things raw and aggressive vocally over a slow paced conga heavy groove. More of a rap than singing but it works perfectly. The band is sharp as ever and allows Mr. Griptite the space to make this work flawlessly. There are sweet guitar and baritone sax flourishes that keep the band from slipping to far into the background. The B-Side is a ballad (at 3:25 it makes it a long one as well) but as Ballads go it's a good one. This won't get much play out so we'll have to slow dance in the kitchen waiting for the pot to boil.

The Fantastics! - "Soul Child" b/w "Soul Sucka" (Freestyle cat. FSR7-051)
If you want to be easily criticized negatively call your band the The Fantastics! One can write the shortest review ever. "The Not Fantastics." BUT, the easiest way to keep things positive is to simply be... fantastic and this band has yet to disappoint. Here the band is throwing vocals into the mix and does a pretty great job of it. The vocals dance around "samples" and sounds in tribute to past songs and the performance is solid. The band is sharp as ever but takes a back seat to the vocals giving them room to breath and shine. Similarly the vocalists allows the drums do break, the horns do blow and, of course, the organ to grind. No offense to the A-side but there is a smoking instrumental spinning on the B-side that would make a category five tornado cower in fear. Horns, drums, bass, and organ jump out and get things going but nothing could prepare you for what is coming, and it is coming on quickly. The Organ, frenzied and powerful, grinds and burns until it whips itself round and round at dizzying speeds. Sounds come from every angle and engulf us. Out of the dust and debris left in its wake the band has become wound up so tight from the devastation that they can't hold themselves back any longer. The first survivor to make itself known is the sax who comes out of the clouds screaming. This is one of those in your face, reed splitting solos that sends chills up your spine and brings a smile to your face. Before this weather system passes the congas and guitar step out just far enough to be noticed and remind us that we should be dancing. That last sound we hear is a laugh that is both surprised and confident. Like laughing in the face of danger and knowing you can not be beaten. I have probably listened to this about 20 times tonight alone. Oh yeah, "The Fucking Fantastics!"

The Perceptions - "Rolling & Tumbling" b/w "Right The Wrong" (Freestyle cat.FSR7050)
The Perceptions have a classic Soul Jazz sound and from the Prestige influenced label of this 45 it is obvious that is what they are going for. The band is so tight and together you would assume they have known each other their entire lives. Each player seems to be attached to each other like the cars of a train as they closely follow each other through twists and turns. The recording is beautiful, it seems to highlight each musician equally yet has a very live room feel. The sax and guitar get the solo action on side one and display their wares with excitement and professionalism. Don't be confused by all this impressive playing and clean recording sounds this is a burning little Soul Jazz track that should definitely keep bodies moving on the floor. A nice break kicks open "Right The Wrong" and the band takes it in a more Funk instrumental direction than a Jazzy one also reminiscent of the fabulous Prestige label. The organ takes on the "vocal" duties and despite the seemingly slow start it quickly becomes apparent that this band can drive and kick. On the surface this side seems medium paced and easy going yet with very little effort the band begins to pick up the speed and intensity just beneath. This is similar to a Rhoda Scott live track but usually she and her band take a good five or six minutes to get to this level. The organ is just plain unfuckable and stops on a dime just before hitting the run-out groove.

Steve Ellis - "Loot's The Root" b/w "The Undertaker Song" (Licorice Soul cat. LSD 013)
These are two cuts from the extremely hard to find Loot soundtrack. There is a similar feel to both cuts like a great soundtrack should have. "Loot's The Root" is a vocal cut and obviously the theme and "The Undertaker Song" is instrumental and as groovy as they come. "Loot..." is a song that makes me wish I had seen this film, hopefully it is as good as its theme. Simple repetitive vocals from Steve Ellis are backed by a big band and in the break we are treated to a great little organ solo from Alan Hawkshaw. There is a nice drum and conga break toward the end with some sweet female coos and ohs from Madeline Bell. The Undertaker Song is far more aggressive and opens with a big break beat drum that must have been used somewhere. The organ takes the vocal part on this side and makes some nice runs only pausing to let the drums jump out with a few solo moments. Usually this type of interplay can kill the momentum and flow of a tune but not here in the able hands of Keith Mansfield.

From the "I can't believe I have never written about this" pile:
Foster Sylvers - "Misdemeanor" (Pride cat. PR 1031)
Whenever I play this and someone asks who it is they always mention the Jackson Five. That isn't a bad reference or place to start but Foster is not some Michael Jackson wanna be. The Sylvers, nine of them, were easily as talented and extremely popular through the 70's. "Misdemeanor" spent a good amount of time on the charts and sounds just as incredible today as it did over 30 years ago. The sisters Sylvers open up the track over a striking piano and heavy drums. Foster comes in right on top of them sounding far more seasoned than a nine year old. The backing, by his only slightly older sisters, keeps the vocal sound consistent and even. Without sounding completely insane, the sweet female vocals are an element that really separates the Sylvers from the Jacksons. At this early stage in their careers it would have benefitted the Jacksons to have some sisters backing Michael and Jermaine. Of course the Jacksons sounded great and the combination was more than just a winning one. Foster's performance is forceful and passionate. There is also a Laissez faire attitude as if he knows that playing hard to get is a good strategy for winning the affections of a young lady. The backing track is simple and repetitive but never boring or pedestrian. There are lovely percussive choices like the triangle which also sounds like a child's piano. This is a slow to medium paced groove but always seems to get someone dancing whether it be on the floor or in their seat.

PSS and Hank Fischer at D.C.'s (12/4) and PSS at the Jersey City Museum (12/10) for a benefit

Hello Y'all,
"Jingle Bells, Batman Smells Robin Laid an Egg!" Yes, the holler-days are upon yee. So much too do; so little money. Drink until you smile and dance until it hurts... just please no requests. I know my dance card is pretty full this season and hopefully so is yours. First off there is the ghost of Christmas monthly. You know the one. Sometimes two headed shirtless beast spinning joy after joy with reckless abandon. That's right, I'll be setting the bar a flame with some holiday joy along with special guest Hank Mother Fucking Fischer on December 4th at the festive D.C.'s Tavern. You know the place where it feels like Christmas year round from 2AM - 1PM. But don't let that stop you from coming around from 9PM to 2AM for the usual, the unusual and the down right wrong selections made for all those brave enough to come down their chimney. The guests don't stop with those whose sleighs are weighed down with vinyl. Big Red, that's right people, Matt Dolan has returned to our shores and will be pressing the flesh and giving out free hugs. Please stop by, say hello, and have a drink or two. As always be kind, rewind and tip the bartender. See you there.

Primitive Sound System and Hank Fischer
Hank will be spinning some of his favorites from Glam, Oi, "77 Punk, old ska and reggae too!
Thursday December 4th 9PM to Closing
D.C.'s Tavern
505 8th Street
Between Jefferson and Madison
BACK IN BACK
Hoboken, New Jersey
PH: 201-792-5550
http://www.dcstavern.com
http://myspace.com/dcstavern

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On December 10th I have the great pleasure of DJing at a benefit for the fine folks at The Jersey City Museum. Please come by and support the museum.

Dissed and Dismissed: (Cartoons Not Meant for the Ages (and not in good taste, either))
Wednesday, December 10, 2008, 7pm until late
Benefiting the Museum's exhibition and education initiatives (http://jerseycitymuseum.ecrater.com/category.php?cid=383019)
Ticket prices:
$65 for Museum Members
$75 In advance
$85 At the door

Join cartoonists from The New Yorker Magazine as they present uncensored cartoons that were too bizarre, too risqué, or too politically incorrect to be published in The New Yorker!
Featuring: Drew Dernavich and Matthew Diffee
Click here for the latest information on this event - http://www.jerseycitymuseum.org/template.cfm?cid=52
(* Signed copies of the books, The Rejection Collection Vol. 1 and 2, on sale in the Museum shop)

Come early for drinks (courtesy of Bar Majestic) and hors d'oeuvres and stay late for the raffle and hilarity!

Jersey City Museum
http://www.jerseycitymuseum.org
350 Montgomery Street Jersey City, NJ 07302

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- pat.
Primitive Sound System
VINYL RULES!
"Audio Visual Triumphs and Disasters" - http://primitivesoundsystem.blogspot.com

Records:
1910 Fruitgum Co. - "The Train" b/w "Eternal Light" (Buddah Records cat. BDA 130)
Not everyone I know is a fan of "The Train" but it is one of my favorites. That is not what prompted me to seek out this fine little 7-inch. No, it is the beacon shining from the B-side that drew me in. The Kasenetz-Katz crew were nothing if they were prolific. 100's of songs and most of them gems even if they get passed off as Bubble Gum. I have unearthed a few instrumental moments and this is one of them. Opening like the procession at a local Church, a solo organ intros what could be a sister act to Procol Harums anthemic "Whiter Shade of Pale" but nicely this takes a soft turn into a mellow Soulful build that suddenly launches into a very brief Jazzy organ based Rock instrumental complete with funky drumming and heavy bass. Damn, I want to hear this without the fade. Just two minutes and twenty five seconds and oh, so intriguing. Was it truly a studio improv that ended abruptly? Did the stretch this out beyond what would have been an acceptable B-side instrumental? As always the playing is sharp and what almost always sounds deliberate. The Kasenetz-Katz bands always have a "Yup, I meant to do that feel to them.' Blistering and fuzzy guitars, screaming organs, breaking drums, and backward recordings all found under what should be a cliche genre.

Billy Joe & The Checkmates - "Percolator" (Dore cat. 620)
Guitar instrumentals don't get much more amusing than this. Basically an extended version of the Maxwell House theme. There are some points when the guitar gets to be a bit more Surfy but actually the whole thing has a nice flow to it. There are no surprises here except for the slightly aggressive brief breaks. Other than that, this is a smile from ear to ear and of course the caffeine helps keep you smiling long after the pot is empty. Get your caffeinated groove on.

Warm Excursion - "Hang Up" Part 1 and 2 (Pzazz Records cat. 039)
This has always been one of my favorite instrumentals and I can't believe I have never written about it. Few records can stand up to the intro of this monster. This literally JUMPS out of the grooves and into your face like you were talking shit. Just kick drum counting us in and BANG! If I had to describe this with one word it would be "tough." The drums pound from start to finish and despite there being a lot going on every instrument has room to breath. The organ and horns are attached at the hip yelling and screaming all over the place. Sometimes you expect them and at others they sneak up and scare the hell out of you. The bass is heavy as hell and at times seems to push the other players out of the way to get up front and pound you back down. There are two sides of this and I think they easily could have given us more. Side two gives the guitar and organ their moment. Dodging and weaving between the riot the guitar hits us with some very creative soloing. Just when you think it is all over the drums kick it up which seems to inspire a flurry from the organ. No mas!

Oscar Brown, Jr. & Luiz Henrique - "Barra Limpa (Ba-ha Leem-pa)" (Fontana cat. F-1547 (white label promo))
It has been a while since I picked up some new Brazilian music. The vocalist is Oscar Brown but the backing couldn't be any more perfect for his gruff but sweet vocal tone. I have no idea what the title of the song means but from Mr. Browns vocals I assume it is a party. The backing is quick and eventually hits a fevered pitch but some how maintains that bossa sound that is always soothing and relaxing. As the backing speeds up Mr. Brown remains even keeled and never looses his cool. The music is penned by Mr. Henrique who also plays guitar. The combination of the Brazilian sounds and Mr Brown's voice is a perfect one and I can see why they called the LP "Finding a New Friend." I imagine this is the music my parents were going to see in The Village and the early and mid sixties. Beautiful.

Bobby Paterson and The Mustangs - ""Broadway Ain't Funky No More" b/w "I Met My Match" (Jetstar Records cat. JS-111 (Yellow Vinyl / DJ Copy Not For Sale))
Damn, Bobby Paterson was completely amazing. I also love that his records came on color vinyl. Yellow to be exact. How cool is that? "Broadway Aint Funky No More" is about as raw and Funky as he gets and that is pretty damn raw and Funky. This opens with a great little guitar intro and opens up into a thick wall of voices, drums, and especially bass. The whole first half sounds like an extend break and solo from each player. The band is super tight and stops on a dime to let Bobby smile through the chorus. The drums give us a break and then the horns get things started up again. Broadway may not be funky no more but wherever Bobby and his Mustangs go sure the hell is. The "B" is a tear jerker of a ballad but has some aggressive guitar and snapping drums to keep it from being typical.

Harvey Scales & The Seven Sounds - "Broadway Freeze" b/w "I Can't Cry No More" (Magic Touch Records cat. MTA 16001)
Harvey Scales knows how to get the floor moving. He is so confident in his skills that he even reminds us that the amazing "Get Down" was last years groove he has moved on to bigger and better things. Scales name checks his favorite artists and dances all the while he and the band kick it hard and keep things moving. Vocal breaks pop in and out through out but never disrupt the action. The band has a very live sound to them. It isn't just the calls and shouts in the studio giving it a party feel but a connection the players seem to have moving in unison from moment to moment anticipating Scales direction and not letting anyone fall off the beat. Playful yet perfectly executed.

Set List from The Lamp Post

Jody Williams - "Moanin' For Molasses" (Nike cat. 1013 (Promotional Copy Not For Sale))
The Sons Of Moses - "Fatback" (Coral cat. 62549)
The Rumblers - "Soulful Jerk" (Downey cat. D-127 (Promotional Copy))
The Five Counts - "Watermelon Walk" (Brent cat. 7034)
Kai Winding - "Dirty Dog" (Verve cat. VK-10407 (Special Disc Jockey Record))
Four Gents - "Soul Sister" (HBR (Hanna-Barbera Records) cat. HBR 509)
Bill Doggett and Orchestra - "Funky Feet" (Chumley Records cat. CHA-90001 (Promotional Copy Not For Sale))
Jo Jo and the Outcast - "Whole Lot Of Woman" (Sound-O-Rific cat. SOR-926)
The Diplomats of Solid Sound - "Pork Chop" (Estrus Records cat. ES7164)
Orgone - "No More Gravy" (Ubiquity cat. UR7214)
Speedometer - "The Real Me" (DJ Formats Funky People Remix) (Freestyle cat. FSR 7047)
Mauri Bailey - "Soul Pop" (Soul Fire cat. SF-021)
Bobby Blackbird and the Bluejays - "What You Wanna Do" (Cardboard City Records cat. CCR-002)
Lack of Afro featuring Steve Marriott - "Touch My Soul" (Freestyle cat. FSR7044)
Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings - "This Land Is Your Land" (Daptone Records cat. DAP-1019)
Nicole Willis & The Soul Investigators - "Holdin' On" (Timmion Records cat. 012 (Advance Disc Jockey Copy Not For Sale))
Evil Eddie & The Super Slinkys - "3 On The B" (Blow It Hard Records cat. BIH008)
Clarence Foster and the Internal Revenue Service - "Fry Chicken In Your Hot Pants" (Freestyle cat. FSR7014)
The Soul Snatchers - "Get Yourself Together" (Social Beats cat. Social701)
Baby Charles - "Hard Man To Please" (Record Kicks cat. RKX 020)
Marva Whitney - "Soulsisters (Of The World Unite) (Shout! cat. SHOUT-1001)
Quantic featuring Spanky Wilson - "When You're Through" (Modern Funk Freestyle Records ) cat. FSR7041)
J.J. Jones - "Darkness" (ebb cat. 130)
Soul Vendors / Mitchagan & Smile - "Scorcher" Rub A Dub Version (Studio 1 cat.)
The Three Souls - "Hi Heel Sneakers" (Argo cat. 5472)
The Pop-Ups - "Lurking" (HBR (Hanna-Barbera Records) cat. HBR 459)
Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels - "Sock It To Me - Baby!" (New Voice Records cat. N V 820)
The Dartells - "Clap Your Hands" (HBR (Hanna-Barbera Records) cat. HBR 457)
Mickey Lee Lane - "Hey Sah-Lo-Ney" (Swan cat. S-4222-H)
The Children Of Darkness - "Sugar Shack A Go-Go" (Royce cat. 5140)
Sonny & Cher - "It's Gonna Rain" (Atco Records cat. 45-6359)
Tony Joe White - "Polk Salad Annie" (Monument cat. Mn45-1104)
Yellow Bird - "Function At The Junction" (Stereo Village Records cat. 603)
Bob Dylan - "From A Buick 6" (Columbia cat. 4-43389 (picture sleeve))
Python Lee Jackson - "Doin' Fine" (GNP Crescendo cat. GNP 449)
Tom Jones - "Looking Out My Window" (Parrot cat. 45-PAR-40035)
Ike & Tina Turner - "Funkier Than A Mosquita's Tweeter" (Liberty cat. 56216)
Della Reese - "Compared To What" (Avco Embassy cat. AVE-4515)
The Honey Drippers - "Impeach The President" (Alaga Records cat. AL-1017)
Eddie Bo - "Can You HAndle It" (Bo Sound cat. BS-5116)
Parliament - "Breakdown" (Invictus cat. Is 9095)
Cyril Neville - "Gossip" (Josie cat. 45-1014)
Eric Burden & War - "Magic Mountain" (MGM cat. K14118)
Syl Johnson - "Don't Give It Away" (Twinight Records cat. 118)
Irene and the Scotts - "I'm Stuck On My Baby" (Smash cat. S-2138)
The Capitols - "Afro Twist" (Karen cat. 45-1537)
Tom & Jerrio - "Great Goo-Ga-Moo-Ga" (ABC-Paramount cat. 45-10704)
Billy "The Kid" Emerson - "A Dancin' Whippersnapper" (Tarpon Records Inc. cat. 6602)
The Rhoda Scott Trio - "Hey - Hey - Hey!" (Tru-Sound cat. 45-417)
Juggy - "Oily" (Sue cat. SUE 9)
The Pharaohs - "Is That Black Enough For You?" (Capitol cat. P-3072)
The Dapps featuring Alfred Ellis - "There Was A Time" (King cat. 45-6169)
Clarence Paul & The Members - "Operation Breadbasket (Part II)" (Pride cat. PR-3)
The Hidden Cost - "Bo Did It" (Marmaduke Records Inc. (M-4001)
The Bamboos - "King Of The Rodeo (Feat. Megan Washington)" (Tru-Thoughts cat. TRU7177)
Naomi Davis & The Knights of Forty First Street - "Forty First Street Breakdown" (Desco cat. 45-1014)
Breakestra - "At The End Of The Day" (Ubiquity cat. UR7184)
The Boogaloo Investigators - "Let The Groove Move You" (Defunkt cat. DEFF-001)
The Sound Stylistics - "Party People" (Mocambo cat. 45-1003)
The Magnificent Freedom - "Fuck Off And Leave Me Alone" (Our Label Records cat. OUR45-003)
The New Mastersounds - "Drop It Down (B RMX)" (Record Kicks cat. RK45 011)
The Grits - "Mmwauu" (Music With Soul cat. MWS - 002)
Mark Ronson Featuring Alex Greenwald - "Just" (Exit Music cat. RR0047S)
Little Barrie - "Burned Out" (Showdown Records cat. SHOW 1)
Stoned Soul Picnic - "One Dollar Hotel Pt2" (R.W Records cat. 200)
The Stance Brothers - "Youth Groove" (Ricky Tick Records cat. RT024)
Dee Dee Sharpe - "You're Just a Fool In Love" (Atco Records cat. 45-6576)
Harvey Scales & The Seven Sounds - 'Broadway Freeze" (Magic Touch Records cat. MTA-16001)
Bobby Freeman - "S-W-I-M" (Autumn cat. Record No. 5)
Rhythm 'N' Blues Classical Funk Band - "Monster Walk Pt. 2" (Mankind cat. 12001)
Betty Wright - "Shoorah! Shoorah!" (Alston cat. 3711)
Johnnie Taylor (The Soul Philosopher) - "Doing My Own Thing" (Part II) (Stax Records cat. STA-0122)
The Stylistics - "People Make The World Go Round" (Avco Records Corp. cat. AV-4595)
Chocolate Milk - "Action Speaks Louder Than Words" (RCA cat. PB-10290)

Primitive Sound System at Lamp Post - TONIGHT! 07-30 from 10 to Closing

Hello Y'all,
Looks like I'll be slinging the tunes DOWNTOWN. That's right folks. Downtown Jersey City at the Lamp Post. I wish there was a drunken bum at the foot of the post just like those lights that were on every home bar in the 70's. "See the cute drunken hobo. Don't be scared Timmy, he can't hurt you...for now." I'll be stuffing my sack and box full of a lot of Mono sounds as I hear they may be deficient in the ability to spread Stereo sounds of joy. Luckily there's no lack of the goods in that department in my collection. As usual I'll be spinning through 5 decades of Instrumentals, R&B, Soul Funk, Latin, Garage, Punk and Rock. I have some great new records that I can't wait to play.

- pat.
Primitive Sound System - http://primitivesoundsystem.blogspot.com

Spinning from 10PM to Closing
Lamp Post Bar & Grill
382 2nd St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 222-1331

Set List July 31, 2008 at The Lamp Post - Jersey City, New Jersey

The Knockabouts - "Riot In Room 3C" (Shad cat. 5013)
Cyclones - "Bullwhip Rock" (Trophy Records cat. T-500)
Irving Ashby - "Big Guitar" (Imperial cat. X5485)
The Mysterions - "Transylvania" (Warwick cat. M 521)
The Shades - "Skip It" (Joey Records Inc. cat. J-6206
The Pacers - "Skeeter Dope" (Ally Records cat. 1013)
Tiny Fuller Group - "Turkey Jerk" (GAN Records cat. 1001)
The Vocaleers - "The Cootie Snap" (TwistTime cat. 45-T-11)
Sebastian and The House Rockers - "Nobody Can Do the Dog Like I Do" (Key Records cat. 302)
Bill Robinson and the Quails - "The Cow" (American Records Inc. cat. 45-6000)
Lester Young - "Wobble Time" (Chase Records Co. cat. 1200)
Dave Lewis - "Lip Service" (A&M Records cat. 735)
Bobby Boseman - "Astrological Soul Train" (Tangerine Records cat. TRC-1028)
The Turnarounds - "Soul Walk" (Tangerine Records cat. TRC-999)
Watson And The Sherlocks - "Funky Walk" (Soulville Records cat. SV-1015)
Charlie Earland's Erector Set - "Yes - Suh' " (Eldorado Records cat. 9969)
The New Way (Billy Guy of The Coasters) - "Lookin Like A Nut Nut" (GuyJim Records Inc. cat. GJ 587)
Alvin Robinson - "Down Home Girl" (Red Bird cat. RB 10-010)
Robert Parker - "Everybody's Hip Huggin" (NOLA Records cat. 735)
Allen Toussaint - "Soul Sister" (Reprise Records cat. REP 1109)
Baby Huey & The Babysitters - "Mighty Mighty Children - Pt II (Unite Yourself This Hour)" (Curtom cat. CR 1939)
Dr. John - ("Everybody Wanna Get Rich) Rite Away" (Atco Records cat. 45-6957)
The Watts 103RD Street Rhythm Band - "65 Bars And A Taste Of Soul" (Warner Bros. Seven Arts Records cat. 7222)
Trio Valore - "Rehab" (Record Kicks cat. RK45 020)
The Lifeguards - "Slow Swim" from the LP "C'mon And Swim" (Wyncote cat. W 9043)
Marsha Gee - "Peanut Duck" (Penniman Records cat. PENN 45 013)
Carol Jones - "Don't Destroy Me" (Mutt Records cat. M 27320)
Marlena Shaw - "California Soul" (Cadet cat. 5656)
Jodi Gales - "You Gotta Push" (Thomas cat. TH 808)
Mary Jane Hooper - "I've Got Reasons" (Power-Pac cat. 45-2053)
Betty Harris - "There's A Break In The Road" (SSS International cat. SSS-766)
Betty Davis - "If I'm In Luck I Might Get Picked Up" (Just Sunshine Records cat. JSA-503)
Vicki Anderson - "If You Don't Give Me What I Want (I Gotta Get It Some Other Place)" (King cat. 45-6109
Ruff Francis & The Illusions - "Give Me Mercy" (Essica Records cat. 002)
Shadows Of Knight - "Shake" (Team cat. TM 520)
Fever Tree - "I Can Beat your Drum" (Fever Tree cat. 661)
The Combinations - "Bump Ball!" (RCA Victor cat. 47-9482)
The Barbarians - "What The New Breed Say" (Laurie Records Inc. cat. LR 3321)
The Flower Children - "Mini-Skirt Blues" (Allied Records cat. 101)
The Kingsmen - "Get Out My Life Woman" (Wand cat. WND 1174)
The Juveniles - "Bo Diddley" (Jerden cat. 770)
Guess Who? - "Shake It All Over" (Scepter Records cat. S 1295)
Hal Blaine - "Drums A Go-Go" (Dunhill cat. D-4049)
Jimi Hendrix - "No Such Animal" (Audio Fidelity cat. AF-167)
The Troggs - "I Can't Control Myself" (Atco Records cat. 45-6444)
The Remains - "Once Before" (Epic / Sundazed cat. S 181 / BVM 27565)
The Monkees - "Goin' Down" (Colgems cat. 66-1012)
The Fabulous James Brown at The Apollo - "I'll Go Crazy" (King cat. K-EP-826)
The Rivingtons - "The Bird's The Word" (Liberty cat. 55553)
The Falcons & Band - "The Swim" (Lu Pine cat. L-1003)
Donald & The Delighters - "Wang Dang Dula" (Cortland cat. C-109)
Eddie Chamblee - Dayton Selby on Organ - "The Honeydripper" (Prestige cat. PR 45-302)
Jimmy McGriff - "The Worm" (Solid State cat. SD 2524)
David Batiste & The Gladiators - "Funky Soul, PT 1" (Instant Records cat. 3308)
The Touch - "Pick And Shovel" (Lifesaver Records cat. 45-100)
The Dynamic 7 - "Squeeze Me - (Part 2) (Monument cat. No. 680018)
Lee Dorsey - "Four Corners Part II" (Amy cat. AMY 11,031)
Dyke And The Blazers - "Funky Walk Part II (West)" (Original Sound cat. OS-79)
Syl Johnson - "I Feel An Urge" (Twinight Records cat. 108)
Andre Williams - "Humpin' Bumpin' and Thumping" (Checker cat. 1187)
Alvin Cash - "Different Strokes For Different Folks" (Mar-V-Lus cat. 6018)
James Young and the House Wreckers - "Barkin' Up The Wrong Tree" (Jet Stream Records cat. 808)
The Banana Splits - "Doin' The Banana Split" (Hanna-Barbera Productions Inc. / Kellogg's cat. #34579)
Lorenzo Holden - "The Wig" (Cee-Jam Records cat. #1)
Jimmy Bee - "Hot Pants - Do You Wear Em" (Cherry Red Records cat. CR-4502)
Terrel Purde - "Funky Soul" (Tangerine Records cat. TRC-959)
The Sheltons - "The Cat" (Dot Records cat. 45-17174)
Leo Valentine - "Behind The Out House" (Camelia Records of Richness cat. 45-100-66-CB)
Bill Cosby with the Bunions Bradford Band - "Hikky Burr - Part One" (Uni cat. 55184)
Lou Rawls - "Season Of The Witch" (Capitol cat. 2550)
Etta James & Sugar Pie Desanto - "In The Basement - Part 1" (Cadet cat. 5539)
King Curtis & the Kingpins - "Whole Lotta Love" (Atco Records cat. 45-6779)
Parliament - "Red Hot Mama" (Invictus cat. Is-9091)
Thin Lizzy - "Johnny The Fox Meets Jimmy The Weed" (Mercury cat. 73882)
Steppenwolf - "Hey Lawdy Mama" (Dunhill / ABC Records cat. 45-4234)
Iron-Knowledge - "Show Stopper" (Tammy records cat. T-1043)
Cheech & Chong featuring Alice Bowie - "Earache My Eye" (Ode Records cat. 66102)
The Stooges - "1970" (Elektra / Rhino Vinyl cat. R7 73206)
AC/DC - "Jailbreak" (Atlantic cat. 7-89614)
Enzo Bontempi - "Italian Spiderman Theme" (Soulful Torino Records cat. STR 003 / RK 45 017)
Bob McFadden And Dor - "The Beat Generation" (Brunswick cat. 9-55140)
Young-Holt Unlimited - "Soulful Strut" (Brunswick cat. 55391)
The Superlatives - "I Don't Know How (to say I love you) Don't Walk Away" (Westbound Records cat. W 144)
Curtis Davis - "Your Love And My Money" (Bev-Mar Records cat. BM 1001)
Elizabeth Shepherd Trio - "Reversed (Nostalgia 77 Mix) (Do Right! Music cat. DR018)