A nice slice of laidback funk. Released on Tropical Gangsters in 1982. And you’ve got to love their clothes!
Month: May 2021
30/05/2021: “Magic” by Christopher Martin
The video actually tells a deeper story than the lyrics do. But what really has me hooked on this is the magic instrumental…
29/05/2021: “Having A Good Time” by Thin Lizzy
I love a good power chord as much as anyone, and this song is a true feast for power chord aficionados… Released in 1980 on…
28/05/2021: “Birthday Slide (Instrumental)” by DJ Maestro
The vocals which grace the original… well, frankly they aren’t missed here. But what an instrumental this is! Simple but devastatingly effective.
27/05/2021: “Seventies” by Theo Kottis
This absolute funkstrosity nails the 70s vibe – with impeccable modern dancefloor credentials. Shockingly good.
26/05/2021: “What One Dance Can Do” by Beres Hammond
Released in 1985 as a single, then again in 1986 on Beres Hammond, this soulful crooner packs a serious low-end punch!
25/05/2021: “The Sick Bed Of Cuchulainn” by The Pogues
Like many Pogues songs, “The Sick Bed of Cuchulainn” is about drinking. But, like many Pogues songs, often the same as the ones just mentioned,…
24/05/2021: “Wine Ya B” by Bou
“Jump up” D’n’B gets a bad rap. There’s loads of rubbish out there, for sure. I wouldn’t dismiss the whole lot though, as among the…
23/05/2021: “Back To The Future Part II” by D’Angelo
Is this D’Angelo’s best song? Its got stiff competition, with many standout tracks from Brown Sugar and Voodoo. But if it isn’t his best, it’s…
22/05/2021: “Harvest Time” by Pharoah Sanders
Released in 1977, Pharoah contains 3 songs. You might call it an EP, but since “Harvest Time” lasts 20 minutes, you’d be forgiven for calling…