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15th December 2012
Posted by Neil Matthew
I am not sure if it had anything to do with the fact that this week’s show was pre-recorded or not, but for once I managed to play EVERY single song on the list I had in front of me ! Usually there are two or three tracks that have to wait till the next week to get an airing, but this time you will get to hear ALL of them just as I intended – perhaps this is the perfect “Old Gits Soul Show” ? Whatever, when you listen to the repeat play this evening at 5pm, it will sound a darn sight more “cheery” than it would have done if broadcast live on Monday, as I suffered the trauma of a break-in to my car last weekend and lost many valuable possessions in the process. I won’t go into more details here, it’s not the place, and quite frankly I am sick of telling people now, but I am sure if you have ever suffered at the hands of thieves yourself you will have some idea of how I am feeling right now.
However, the show must go on ! And here it is for you to enjoy …
The Tunes
Donna Summer – I Feel Love
Melisa Morgan – Fool’s Paradise
O’Jays – Used Ta Be My Girl
Love Unlimited – It May Be Winter Outside
Michael Jackson – Baby Be Mine
Billy Paul – People Power
Gladys Knight & The Pips-The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
Earth Wind & Fire – Diana
Steve Shelto – Don’t You Give Your Love Away
Keith Sweat – I Want Her
Level 42 – Wings Of Love
Hidden Strength – Hustle On Up
Ronnie Laws – Always There
Freddie Hubbard feat Jeanie Tracy – You’re Gonna Lose Me
Billy Griffin – Hold Me Tighter In The Rain
Kool & The Gang – Spirit Of The Boogie
Luther Vandross – The Thrill I’m In
George Benson – Turn Your Love Around
Four Tops – Strung Out For Your Love
Gerald Alston – Always In The Mood
Incognito – North London Boy
Soul II Soul – Back To Life
Chocolate Milk – Tin Man
Stanley Turrentine – You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
The Gigs : Remaining December Highlights:
Saturday 15th December
“Soul By The Jetty – Xmas Bash!” – SOLD OUT !!!!
The Lobster Smack, Haven Road, Canvey Island
DJs: Jonny Layton, Mr Messy, Brian Kelly
Special Guests: Tony Matthews & Jazzbod
£8 – Advance Wristbands Only Tel: (07989) 591399
“100% Jazz Funk & Soul with a sprinkling of nu jazz & soulful house – keeping the spirit of the Goldmine alive on Canvey Island”
http://www.facebook.com/events/553138601368284/?ref=ts&fref=ts
Saturday 15th December
“Saturday Soul”
Roberts Live Lounge, Vineyard Street, Colchester, CO2 7TG
DJ: Nick Gunn
“Soul Funk & Disco plus Old Skool Anthems”
9pm – 2am
Saturday 15th December
“Xmas Soul Night”
Charlies Bar, Warley Hill, Brentwood
DJ: Charlie Cook
9pm – Late – Free Entry
http://www.facebook.com/events/278567685579023/
Friday 21st December
“80s Soul Groove Night”
Visage bar, Gants Hill, Ilford
DJs: John Leech & Paul Travi
Free Entry – 9pm – 2am
Wednesday 26th December
“The Real Thing – Live”
Plus support from EK1 &and 80s Disco DJ
Broadstairs Pavillion
Tickets £15 (07805)955057
8pm start – Over 18s only
Friday 28th December
“Soul City Grooves”
The Waterfront, Bishops Stortford.
DJs: Les Knott, Marky P, DJ Dubz,
Stacey B, Neil SoulCouncil & DJ Isis
9pm – 2am – Free Admission
Saturday 29th December
Soulbay Xmas Party
The Knot, Beach Road, Westgate on Sea, Kent, CT8 8AD
8pm – 1am – Free Entry
DJs: Frostie, Micky B, Paul French, Jason Anderson, Chris Bangs
http://www.facebook.com/events/363288513747790/?ref=ts
Saturday 29th December
“Guilty Pleasures”
Jacksons Wharf, York Street, Ramsgate, Kent
Free Entry – 8pm – 1am
DJs: “The Soul On The Harbour/Disco Stomp” Team !
http://www.facebook.com/events/457445080964442/?ref=ts&fref=ts
Monday 31st December (New Years Eve!)
“Family Affair New Years Eve Party”
The Westcoast Bar, King Street, Margate
8pm – 3am – £5 Entry
DJs: Tony Matthews, Pete Collins, Roni O’Brien
Jonny Layton & Penny K
https://www.facebook.com/events/460770333955896/
Do you know of any soulful, jazzy, funky gigs taking place in 2012 ? Let me know the details whether you are a DJ or a punter and I can spread the word to fellow “Old Gits” in this space !
E-mail: stu[email protected] or send a voice/text message to (01268)833978
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 – plus you can catch it again Saturday evening from 5pm – 7pm