Got to have you back - the Isley Brothers
Back in 1969, when an early teen schoolboy, I was the object of much teasing mainly because of the above picture. My mates were growing...
Take Me In Your Arms (Rock me a Little While) - the Isley Brothers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fu1784j7U4g While we're on the subject of Motown records that rolled off the machine, weren't hits of any...
Just a Little Misunderstanding - the Contours
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEUsuPGBo-c Having talked about typical Motown in yesterday's post, I thought I'd include a couple of...
For Once in my Life - Stevie Wonder
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oZClso_yUQ As a self-confessed Motown addict ever since I was eleven, people often ask me what is Motown...
Skokiaan - Louis Armstrong
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNi4FuOG0X8 When I deejay, and I put this on, they all think what the hell is he playing at - playing out...
The Very Thought of You - Ray Noble Orchestra
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bw5h-WPYBQ Having heard the second (see last entry "Be My Guest"), in case you're wondering what the...
Be My Guest - Fats Domino
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbpjZ9CpQG4 Be my guest- play it loud! Final part of the Fats romantic trilogy - consummation! so he's no...
Walking to New Orleans - Fats Domino
Fats Domino Romantic Trilogy part two - romance gone wrong. Yes he's still walking........ Pip pop, pip pop, pip pop, pip pop, strings,...
I Want to Walk You Home - Fats Domino
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNkjyHLYoTw Fats Domino is now mainly known for a few terrific hits - Blueberry Hill, Ain't that a Shame,...
The Love You Save May Be Your Own - Joe Tex
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7V4s3NusJA In the states in the early 60's if you were a successful soul singer who'd made the crossover...