With the ninth anniversary of Charles Bradley’s passing approaching, this Song Selection pays tribute with my favourite recording of his – the hard-hitting “Ain’t It A Sin”, originally tucked away on the B-side of his 2013 Record Store Day release… Read More »Charles Bradley – Ain’t It A Sin
An early slice of New Orleans R&B from Eddie Bo. Released on Apollo Records in 1956, “Hey Bo” shows there was plenty of groove in Bo’s music long before his celebrated funk recordings.
First post back on the newly rebuilt Gazfunk.com with Billy Wade & The 3rd Degree – Tear It Up, a heavy funk 45 packed with raw energy and dancefloor attitude.
Hello everyone – happy hump day, or whatever the kids say these days. Anyhow I’m back today with the newest purchase to join the Gazfunk vinyl shelves. This is one of my favourite soul 45s ever – and I hope… Read More »Victoria Williams & J.B. Ledbetter – Show Some Sign
Happy Sunday to you all! I hope you are keeping well. I’m back from a short break over the Easter period but not feeling very refreshed. However, since it’s been a while since my last update, I thought I’d push… Read More »The Young Holt Trio – Ain’t There Something Money Can’t Buy?
Quite some time ago i featured a 45 by Hodges, James, Smith & Crawford titled “Nobody”. The record I am featuring today comes from one of the aforementioned quartet – Pat Hodges. This particular track was released in ’69 –… Read More »Pat Hodges – Ain’t Watcha Got
Classic soul from 1971
Happy New Year! Hope you all had an enjoyable festive period. Mine was ok – apart from being struck down with the annual cold bug. It’s become as traditional around our house as turkey and pigs in blankets. I’m finally… Read More »Sugar Pie DeSanto – Go-Go Power
Hello again! I know, I know – it’s been a while. Life etc, you know? Anyway I’m here now with another great piece of wax for you to wolf down. This one is a “new” (I say new, but it’s… Read More »Luchito – Dap Walk
Fantastic single from the smooth Lou Rawls released in 1970. A cover of the huge Sam Cooke hit “Bring It On Home To Me”
