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25th November 2019
Posted by Neil Matthew
I often get ideas for songs to play passed on to me and usually they are quite inspired bringing to my attention tracks by well known artists that had passed me by or even ones by groups or singers that I had been blissfully unaware of, but all of a good quality. Some people give me a whole list and this year you may have noticed listeners getting their own temporary “spot” on the show each week as a result, for instance, “Graham’s Groove” “Bob’s Big One” or “Allan’s Long Shot”. Occasionally other regular listeners like Frates, A13 Annie, Sammy B or Popmaster Paul come up with a little gem out of nowhere (yes I HAVE given all my loyal “fans” nicknames !! lol) but someone completely surprised me the other week with a fabulously funky soulful disco tune from 1979 they had heard once somewhere – which was once more than I had !
It was suggested by Gateway’s very own David Webster who often hosts the drivetime show before me on a Monday and is much younger than me, but has good ears and knew that it would be perfect for my soul show, despite him being unlikely to have been visiting discotheques when the record was first released ! I tracked it down, obtained a copy and played it on one of my recent shows to good effect – you can judge for yourself how snugly it sat on one of my recent paylists by going to “Listen Again” on here – the song was called “You Can Win” by Bileo, a soul & disco band from the USA (that was pretty much everything I could find out about them !)
If you stumble across a soul, jazz-funk or disco tune from the 70s or 80s (maybe even the 90s or 60s) and you think I should give it an airing, get in touch by texting (01268)833978 emailing [email protected] or post a message on “The Old Gits Soul Show” page on Facebook and I will give it the once over. The first three playlists for November can be seen below, but listen to the next brand new selection for this month by tuning in LIVE this Monday from 7-9pm …
Monday 4th November
Lou Rawls – Some Folks Never Learn
Jaki Graham – Round And Round
Mather & Kingdon – Stars
Hues Corporation – Rock The Boat
Whispers – Turn Me Out
Miles Davis ft Randy Hall – Love What We Make
Evelyn King – Don’t Hide Our Love
Shamika Brown – I Love Him, I Love Him Not
Xavier – Love Is On The One
Heatwave – Slip Your Disc To This
Chante Moore – I Want To Thank You
Dave Mascall & Miracle Thomas – Brighter Day
Level 42 – Something About You
Colonel Abrams – Trapped
Stevie Wonder – Part Time Lover
The Rakiem Walker Project Ft Gloria Ryann – Good Life
Dominique Toney – Maze
Jade – Every Day Of The Week
Soul Talk – Really Don’t Mind
Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive
Gino Soccio – Dancer
Monday 11th November
Jermaine Jackson – Let’s Get Serious
Madagascar – Rainbow
Paris Toon feat Tanya Tiet – Reflections Of A Disco Ball
Van McCoy – The Hustle
Bileo – You Can Win
Sister Sledge – Easier To Love
Lou Rawls – Lovers Holiday
Rockie Robbins – Love Me Tonight
Evelyn King – What Are You Waiting For
Voyage – From East To West
Conway & Temple-You Can Lay Your Head On My Shoulder
Freddie Hubbard – Put It In The Pocket
Mike Champion – Something For You
Kool & The Gang – Ooh La La La (Let’s Go Dancing)
Raw Silk – Do It To The Music
Kid Creole & The Coconuts – Annie I’m Not Your Daddy
Rob Hardt feat David Tobin – Trying
Miles Davis ft (feat. Lalah Hathaway) – So Emotional
Jackie Ross – Selfish One
The Affair – Hangin’ On
Stevie Wonder – Isn’t She Lovely
Butch & Rhonda Coleman – Train
Monday 18th November
The Limit – She’s So Divine
O’Jays – Used Ta Be My Girl
Soul II Soul – Get A Life
Tavares – Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel
Change – Miracles
Evelyn King – Your Kind Of Loving
Lisa Fischer – How Can I Ease The Pain
Stephanie Mills & Peggy Blue – His Name Is Michael
Ritchie Family – I’ll Do My Best For You
Sharon Brown – I Specialize In Love
Rufus & Chaka Khan – Stop On By (Live)
Salsoul Orchestra – Getaway
Robert Parker – Barefootin’
Al Green – Tired Of Being Alone
Four Tops – Simple Game
Diana Ross – Surrender
Richard Alexander Davies – Set It Off
Marva King – Just Can’t
Rose Royce – Wishing On A Star
Cameo – Don’t Be Lonely
Loleatta Holloway – Hit & Run
The Old Gits Soul Show is on Gateway 97.8 in Basildon & East Thurrock and also around the world via www.gateway978.com from 7pm–9pm every Monday, also repeated on Saturday evening from 5pm–7pm, plus you can hear it again anytime you like via the “Listen Again” button on the Gateway website … search “Cool Soul” !