Neil Gits Tortured !

Though I live in a rather pleasant suburban area, which is generally quiet and peaceful, it does have its moments, often involving unexpected noise disturbing my relaxed frame of mind ! These usually soon pass – a car getting a thorough power-wash, a lawn being rigorously mowed, a bit of banging & drilling as a nearby property undergoes some DIY and of course the occasional boy (or girl!) racer tearing down the road on a motorbike or in what sounds like an F1 car !!

My street is something of an artery, serving numerous side-roads and cul-de-sacs, and the front of my house is pretty close to the pavement so at this time of year, in the peak of summer, you really do need to have your windows open constantly, which doesn’t help. Another issue is that due to the creative layout of the houses around me, I do have quite a large number of near-neighbours and lately it has been keeping the rear windows open all day which has been causing me to suffer …

Being a confirmed nightbird, I tend not to eat my meals at the same time as many people. I love my food, especially steaks, sausages, bacon, chicken – all the stuff that’s probably not great for your health ! – and whenever I am getting peckish, you can bet there are half a dozen families nearby, out in their gardens at the weekend enjoying endless burgers, hot dogs & kebabs, with the tempting smells wafting into my house from all directions. I’ve heard some locals over the years refer to my hometown as “BBQ City” and we also have quite a large number of Chinese, Indian, Pizza and other fast food outlets for such a small place which don’t help !

They are all at it right now as I type this and I can’t concentrate on this blog any more so I am going to have to heat up one of the leftover slices from last night’s “Medium Deep Pan Meaty One” from Asda with some chips before I can re-focus and crack on with preparing this week’s next LIVE show for Monday evening. Here’s what I played last time out …

The Tunes – Monday 6th July 2026

Kenny G – Hi How Ya Doin’
Odyssey – Use It Up & Wear It Out
Djear – Sweet Devotion
Isley Brothers – That Lady
Gayle Adams – You Don’t Owe Me Nothing
Tesa Williams – Why
George Benson – Love Dance
Kuh – Lovers Journey
Chiffons – Sweet Talking Guy
Trumains – Ripe For The Pickin’
Midnite – Paradise Drive
Down To The Bone ft Natasha Watts)-Sending Your Love (Part1)
Aaron Neville – Hercules
Whitney Houston – For The Love Of You
Dionne Warwick – All The Love In The World
Aretha Franklin – Who’s Zoomin’ Who
AP Connection ft Lorraine McIntosh – On My Terms
Archie Bell & The Drells -Right Here Is Where I Want To Be
Usher – Burn
Billy Paul – Thanks For Saving My Life
Dexter Wansel – All Night Long
Junior – Mama Used To Say
Ramsey Lewis – Skippin’

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The Old Gits Soul Show is broadcast LIVE from 7pm–9pm every Monday, repeated on Saturday evening from 5pm–7pm, on Gateway 97.8FM in Basildon & East Thurrock, across South Essex on DAB and available nationally via the Radio Player on your TV as well as online via www.gateway978.com You can listen on your smart speaker or your phone too … plus you can hear it again anytime you like via the “Listen Again” button on the Gateway website – just search “Cool Soul” !