Funky Hot Biscuits

Hey all, it's time for another compilation of 45s I've been digging up recently. Actually, it's been more than a minute since the last one so I found a backlog of gems for ya. In part these were the northern soul and deep funk cuts I pulled out for Addenda's release show of the new JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound 7" on Friday (what a great show!). I also picked up some HOT records from Mark Prellburg on Sunday when Dr. Drase and I woke up early for an adventure up to Mt. Prospect. Wow! I snagged some killer garage from his boxes too so there's actually another comp that focuses on the stompers coming tomorrow. Watch for it.

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1. The Barons -- While The Cats Away (The Mice Will Play)
2. Benny Spellman -- The Word Game
3. The Lost Family -- Blow My Mind
4. Eddie Purrell -- The Spoiler
5. Lee Rogers -- Boss Love
6. Alvin Cash -- Moaning and Groaning
7. The Best of Both Worlds -- Moma Bakes Biscuits
8. Jerry McCain -- Funky Down Easy
9. Lee Sain -- Them Hot Pants (Part I)
10. Chris Jones -- I'm The Man
11. Hack Bartholomew -- La La You
12. B.W. Souls -- Marvins Groove
13. The Mustangs -- The Dartell Stomp
14. The Mar-Keys -- Grab This Thing, Part 1
15. The Mar-Keys -- Grab This Thing, Part 2
16. Huey Piano Smith -- The Watcha' Call 'Em
17. Huey Piano Smith -- Ballad of A Blackman
18. Willie Headen -- Just A Letter From You
19. Mosquitoes -- The "Fly" (Long Version)

Yours, DJ Bylamplight

MJ's Final Farewell

So long, Michael Jackson. The media has been going nuts over his death but, hey, it is a big deal. The dude could dance! Liquid Dilemma posted its own farewell tribute with a bag of tunes to go with it but I wanted to make sure you didn't miss some of the great tributes coming out of the wood works.

First off, in case you missed it on Liquid D, Mashit made a bumping version of ABC up against OPP, yeah you know that beat. Originally posted in 2007.

Next, my good friend Kid Did spent the last week paying homage by putting together a really smooth remix of MJ's beautiful and often overlooked tune from 2001, Butterflies. Check the Kid Did remix.

I found out on Twitter from the good people at Ghostly International that Doshhammer whipped up a lovely string piece out of the Rock With Me melody. It's also on Iron DJ's MJ tribute mix. Be sure to follow that link to catch Hype On Hype Vs Jackson 5 ‘I Want You Back’ (Dirty Dub Drop) and I Want You Back ( Z-Trip remix )!

Chicago's own Rhymefest put together a heartfelt tribute to the legendary and influential MJ, The Man In The Mirror. He actually did this in 2008.

Last but not least, this is what started it all: Big Boy, the first single and instant hit by The Jackson 5. It came out in 1968 on a little 45 on the Steel Town label in a sweet northern soul style. This was killing the airwaves around Gary and Chicago but never really blew up beyond that. Next was Motown and the rest is history. Check this excellent compilation to get the gritty pre-history, the lost tapes of Steel Town. If you ask me real nice like I might post a download of that comp :)

yours, DJ Bylamplight

Northern (Lamp) Lights

Hey! It's summertime and I put together a package of love for all of you out there to BBQ to. If you want to dance, you'll have to learn some Northern Soul moves from this guy:



Yours, DJ Bylamplight

Package of Love Pt. 1 -- The Dynamic Tints
Step By Step -- Maurice Jackson
I Can't Leave Your Love Alone -- Clarence Carter
People Sure Act Funny -- Arthur Conley
Makin' Up Time -- The Holidays
Here We Go Again -- J.J. Jackson
You're All I Need -- Bobby Bland
Don't Go Away -- Renaldo Domino
Rest Cue -- The Crazy World of Arthur Brown
Come On And Get It -- Joe Simon
I'm Happy Without You -- Ann Byers
Key To My Happiness -- The Moments
B-A-B-Y -- Carla Thomas
Soft Soul -- Afro Soul Review
Let's Try It Over Again -- Tommy Duncan
A Bit Of Soul -- McKinley Mitchell
Texas Woman -- Little Janice
Hold On Baby -- Sam Hawkins
It Hurts To Want It So Bad -- Mel and Tim
You're Gonna Want Me -- Bill Coday
Good Bye Baby -- Little Janice

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