I love a bit of old school organ house. The big, bold vocals, the funky drums rhythms, and naturally, the fat organ basslines! The title of this one is a bit confusing, because the song was re-released a few times in the 90s. The first release was 1996, where this version is called the Andi…
25/06/2019: “Ashley’s Roachclip” by The Soul Searchers
“Ashley’s Roachclip” contains one of the big drum breaks. It’s a break which has been sampled in so many songs as to make it an…
24/06/2019: “The Word II” by Shigeo Sekito
Earlier on, I wrote about Mac DeMarco. One of my favourite tunes by Mac DeMarco is Chamber Of Reflection, not least because of the stunning…
23/06/2019: “Jibaro” by Electra
The original “Jibaro” is by Colombian duo Elkin and Nelson, and was released in 1974. It’s a great tune, a lovely rare Latin disco song….
22/06/2019: “Ode To Viceroy” by Mac DeMarco
Mac DeMarco is a star with legions of fans, a distinctive sound, and a penchant for unusual stage antics, fashion and video visuals. There’s clearly…
21/06/2019: “Mystery To Me” by Walt Barr
I stumbled across this song because the YouTube algorithm suggested it. I have to say, these algorithms are getting good! Other than than, people might…
20/06/2019: “Underwater Man” by Virna Lindt
I think it’s very unfair to dismiss this song as “lounge music” or anything of that sort. The lethargic dreamscape created here is undoubtedly relaxing,…
19/06/2019: “Piani” by Jo Tongo
This track isn’t an invitation to move. It’s a command to boogie! Jo Tongo was born in Cameroon, but moved to France to study Pharmaceuticals….
18/06/2019: “Angoisse” by Serge Gainsbourg
“Angoisse” is from the soundtrack to the film “L’eau A La Bouche”, translated as “Mouth Watering”. The song and film were released in 1960, the…
17/06/2019: “Time (T’n’G Remix)” by EEDB vs The Flirtations
“Time”, by 60s vocal group The Flirtations, is actually very hard to find. Unless there has been a crediting error somewhere, the original might not…