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Diggers Delight with Dave Regan 10 pm GMT Monday 20-01-2025

Another deep dig featuring Rare Grooves, Collectables and some top drawer Northern Soul. Tonight we have, amongst others, L J Reynolds, Joey Gilmore, The Topics, Tomorrow's Men and the Charisma Band. Lock up your wallets, some of these will HURT ! See you at 10 !
PLAYLIST
 
Artist
Title
Year
1
L J Reynolds,
Key to the world
1981
2
Lavias,
Do you wanna dance
1983
3
Pee Wee Ellis,
Moon Walk
1970
4
The Believers,
Mr Hot Pants
1971
5
The Admirations,
Don't leave me
1967
6
Joey Gilmore,
Time to get with it
1982
7
John Heartsman & Circles,
Talking about my baby
1977
8
Johnny Hammond,
Los Conquistadores Chocolates
1975
9
Robson Jorge & Lincoln Olivetti,
Aleluia
1982
10
S.S.O.,
Faded Lady
1975
11
Sir Wales Wallace,
Whatever you want
1975
12
Spade Brigade,
I'm your man
1980
 
NORTH OF THE GAP
 
 
13
Lorrain Chandler,
What can I do
1966
14
The Invitations,
Skiing in the snow
966
15
Fortson & Scott
Sweet Lover
1968
 
 
 
 
16
The Charisma Band,
Ain't nothing like your love
1975
17
The Invaders,
Lost time
1970
18
The Mark IV,
If you can't tell me something good
1982
19
The Topics,
Man
????
20
The Voice Masters,
You've hurt me baby
1968
21
Tomorrow's Men,
It's Real
1969
22
Lanier & Co,
After I cry tonight
1983
23
Ramsey Lewis,
I dig you
1975
24
Wee Gee,
Remember the love
1979
25
Solid Gold Orchestra,
Tracks of love
1975

Diggers Delight with Dave Regan 10 pm GMT Monday 13-01-2025

Dave Regan brings you an original old school 'Diggers Delight'. Some blindingly good Rare Grooves & Collectables from way back in the day.
Featuring the likes of Sandra Feva, The Four Flights, James Phelps, Chocoalate Snow and Hal Frazier to name but a few !  See out your day with some great old soul !
 
PLAYLIST
 
Artist
Title
Year
1
The J's,
When did you stop
1977
2
Little Beaver,
Concrete Jungle
1977
3
3P's & MFSB,
Would you believe me
1976
4
Moreen Meriden,
Caught in a fever
1987
5
Morrisey Mullen,
Brazil Nut
1982
6
South Funk Boulevard Band,
Be Together
1977
7
The Counts,
Why not start all over again
1971
8
Voltage Brothers,
Hold my hand
1978
9
First Class,
Me & My Gemini
1976
10
James Phelps,
The look on your face
1971
11
Sandra Feva,
You can't come up in here no more
1986
12
Chocolate Snow,
A day in the life
1973
 
NORTH OF THE GAP
 
 
13
The Glories,
I worship you baby
1968
14
Vivienne Courtland,
I've got a right to survive
2001
15
Hal Frazier,
After closing time
1967
 
 
 
 
16
The Minits,
Still a part of me
1972
17
Worlds Famous Supreme Team,
Hey DJ
1984
18
Brown Sugar,
The game is over
1976
19
Four Flights,
All I want is  you
1978
20
Ivan Neville,
Dance your blues away
2018
21
Joe Thomas,
Polarizer
1976
22
Blue Mitchell,
Harmony of the Underworld
1974
23
Barry White,
Dark and Lovely
1991
24
Arthur Prysock,
In the rain
1973
25
Barbara Mason,
She's got the papers
1981

A Cellar Full of . . . "Whatever" with Dave Regan - Friday 10/01/2025

2 hours of A Cellar full of . . Whatever ! Whatever came to hand without too much forethought ! Enjoy !
PLAYLIST
  
Artist
Title
1
DJ Nipper,
Don't want to be lonely
2
Space Funk,
A love like this
3
Earl Youngs Trammps,
Get your lovin
4
The Patchouli Brothers,
Peace love & understanding
5
Jasper Street Co. ft. Kenny Bobien,
Happy Song
6
Sunburst Band,
Big Blow
7
Featurecast & Aldo Vanuchi,
Make you Happy
8
Neighbour,
Drunk on the Funk
9
James Brown,
Get up off that thing
10
Mass Production,
Welcome to our world
11
Hi-Tension,
Hi-Tension
12
Mortimer Snerd lll,
Black Superhero music
13
Sounds of Blackness,
I believe
14
Janet Jackson,
Best things in life are free
15
Police,
Voices inside my head
16
Robert Palmer,
Every kinda people
17
The Man with the Horn,
Foxtrot
18
Prince,
Betcha by golly wow
19
DJ Laurel,
Funky Nassau
20
HP Vince Dave Leatherman,
Connection with you

Diggers Delight with Dave Regan 10 pm GMT Monday 06-01-2025

This weeks delve into the boxes featuring Gene Ammons, The Dazz Band, Ronnie McNair, Harvey Mason and LOADS more. A couple of hours of rare grooves, collectables and some classic Northern Soul from the Ladies.
PLAYLIST
 
Artist
Title
Year
1
Experience Ulimited,
Free yourself
1977
2
Manchild,
Walk with me
1978
3
Gene Ammons,
Jungle strutt
1970
4
Juan Laya & Jorge Montiel,
Fly Me with You (Instrumental)
2019
5
Dazz Band,
You are my starship
 
6
David Morris Junior,
Jack in the box
1976
7
Ronnie McNeir,
Lucky Number
1999
8
Elias Tito,
Bosa Nova
 
9
Troy Johnson,
I want you
1978
10
100% Pure Poison,
You keep coming back
1974
11
Words of Wisdom,
You're a friend of mine
1976
12
Donn Thomas,
How can I help but love you
1981
 
NORTH OF THE GAP
 
 
13
Esther Phillips,
Just say goodby
1965
14
Diana Ross & Supremes,
Stormy
 
15
Tammi Terrell,
All I do is think about you
 
 
 
 
 
16
Jerry Gonzalez,
Evidence
1980
17
The Girls (Brown Sugar),
The game is over
1976
18
The Elegants,
Show me
1982
19
Freddie Hubbard,
Put it in the pocket
1975
20
Harvey Mason,
Hop Scotch
1975
21
Magic Lady,
Hold tight
1980
22
New York Disco Orchestra,
It's true
1978
23
Memphis Horns,
Just for your love
1977
24
Choice Four,
Angels don't fly away
1975
25
Sheree Brown,
Got to get away
1982

A Cellar full of . . . Versions

This week a "Cellar full of .... Versions" You may recognise the songs but do you recognise the versions. Two hours of some great tunes and very dodgy mixes.
PLAYLIST
 
Artist
Title
1
Block & Crown,
Can't wait to work it
2
BSJ,
Take my hand
3
James Brown (Block & Crown),
Sex Machine
4
Ce Ce Penniston,
Finally (All about islands mix)
5
Prince,
1999 (Lisat mix)
6
Siedah Garret (Adri Block ),
Do you want it right now (Classic Nudisco Clubmix)
7
Ron Carroll,
Holiday
8
Stephane Deschezeaux,
Funk & Nothing Else (Love Town)
9
Antonio Figueroa,
Fly Robin Fly
10
Dave Leatherman H.P. Vince  Bruce Nolan,
Bahama funk (Funky Nassau)
11
Mark Lower (feat. Alexandra Prince),
Paradise
12
Risk Assessment,
Delicious
13
Elektrik Disco (Dr Packer),
Push the feeling on
14
Emotions (Block & Crown),
Best of my love
15
E.W.F. (Jackers Revenge),
September
16
Fatback Band (Ken@Work),
Spanish Hustle
17
Gene Simmons (Risk Assessment),
She's on the floor
18
Block & Crown,
Chique Sugarhill
19
Walterino,
Mighty Mad (Daddy Kool)
20
Risk Assessment,
Rhyme
21
Art of Tones,
The Magic Count
22
Jackers Revenge,
Shake your body
23
Eugen Muntean,
Love lost
24
Alicia Bridges,
I love the nightlife (Ralphie Dee Re rub)

Diggers Delight with Dave Regan 10 pm GMT Monday 30-12-2024

A 'fly by the seat of my pants' Diggers Delight show tonight for the last of the year.A pile of compilation vynil and I'm sure there are some banging tunes on them.2 hours of great old school tunes from the 60's, 70's & 80's
PLAYLIST
 
Artist
Title
Year
1
Felix Cavalier,
Never felt love before
1975
2
Patterson Twins,
Gonna find a true love
1978
3
Dee Dee Warwick,
Funny how we change places
1975
4
Roy Ayers,
Chicago
1983
5
Carol Williams,
Love is you
1977
6
Bobbi Humphrey,
Baby don't you know
1982
7
Ultrafunk,
Gotham City Boogie
1976
8
Trammps,
Can we come together
1976
9
Major Harris,
Loving you is mellow
1975
10
Impact,
Happy man
1976
11
Blue Magic & Marjie Joseph,
You & Me (Got a good thing going on)
1975
12
Asha Puthli,
Flying Fish
1977
 
NORTH OF THE GAP
 
 
13
Tobi Lark,
Challenge my love
1966
14
Tony & Tandi,
Two can make it together
1969
15
George Soule,
Talkin about love
1968
 
 
 
 
16
Lance Ferguson,
Summer Madness
2022
17
The Lost Generation,
Wait a minute
1970
18
Jordi Sabates,
Ocells del mes Enlla
1975
19
Clarice Labbe & Charlie Hampton,
No other love but you
1980
20
Ruth McFadden,
Ghetto Woman
1972
21
Donnell Pitman,
Love Explosion
1982
22
Jackie Stoudemire,
Guilty
1981
23
Blowfly,
Nonody's butt but yours baby
1973
24
Chuck Cissel,
Don't tell me you're sorry
1979
25
Patrice Rushen,
Hang it up
1978
26
The Courtships,
Love aint love
1972
27
Blue Magic,
Sideshow
1974

Christmas Diggers Delight Special - 10pm GMT Monday 23/12/2024 on Crackers Radio

A Diggers Delight CHRISTMAS SPECIALThe usual mix of rare grooves and collectable only this week interspersed with Christmas. Every other song will be a funky, jazzy, soulful Christmas song. Christmas spirit ready for the big day !
PLAYLIST
 
Artist
Title
Year
1
Salsoul Orchestra,
Merry Christmas all
1976
2
Frankie Smith,
Double Dutch Bus
1980
3
Louis Vega,
Holidaze
 
4
Al 'Man' Muntzie,
We are steady rockin
1979
5
Gregory Issacs,
The Christmas Song
1970's
6
7 Days Unlimited,
Trying
1978
7
Run DMC,
Christmas in Hollis
1987
8
Conquest,
Give it to me (if you don't mind)
1981
9
Lonnie Hill,
Cold Winter in the Ghetto
1984
10
Caroline Crawford,
A nice feeling
1979
11
War,
Yes it's Christmas
 
 
NORTH OF THE GAP
 
 
12
Margie Joseph,
What you gonna do
1969
13
Syng McGowan & the Fanettes,
Dear Santa
1966
14
Dusty Springfield,
Spooky
1970
 
 
 
 
15
Donny Hathaway,
This Christmas
1970
16
Charles Mann,
Shonuff no funny stuff love
1981
17
Lou Rawls,
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
1967
18
Chestnut Brothers,
Travellin on
2002
19
Eric Roberson,
Santa Claus is coming
 
20
Jay Player,
Love is the answer
1982
21
Betty Lloyd,
Snowflakes
1969
22
Heaven & Earth,
The Window Lady
1976
23
Boyz to Men & Brian McKnight,
Let it snow
1993
24
Jesus Alvarez,
Please stay don't go
1975
25
A few good men,
Silver bells
1993

Diggers Delight Show - Monday 16/12/2024 10:00pm UK www.crackersradio.com

This weeks delve into the boxes featuring the Trammps, War, Roy Hemmings, Sharon Ridley, Gary Byrd and LOADS more. A couple of hours of rare grooves, collectables and some very expensive Northern Soul
PLAYLIST
 
Artist
Title
Year
1
Alan Dixon,
Rise and Shine
2019
2
6th Borough Project,
So Glad
2010
3
Yambu,
Sunny
 
4
William De Vaughn,
Give the little man a great big hand
1974
5
Tracy Weber,
Sure Shot (12")
1981
6
Roy Hemmings,
Born to break my heart
2006
7
War,
Flying Machine
1978
8
The whole darn family,
7 minutes of funk
1976
9
The Trammps,
Tom's Song
1976
10
W. King Cole,
I wonder why
1974
11
Thunderstorm,
Here's to you
1981
 
NORTH OF THE GAP
 
 
12
Patrice Holloway,
Stolen Hours
1966
13
Spyder Turner,
I can't make it any more
1967
14
Holly St. James,
That's not love
1968
 
 
 
 
15
Phyllis Hyman,
Under your spell
1980
16
Total Contrast,
Sunshine
1985
17
Sharon Ridley,
Changin
1978
18
Rare Moods,
Closer to your love
1986
19
Bobo Mr Soul,
Hitch hike to heartbreak road
1972
20
Gary Byrd,
Soul Travellin
1973
21
Trace of Smoke,
UR
1982
22
Dramatics,
Be my girl
1976
23
Little Anthony & the Imperials,
I don't have time to worry
1973
24
Sweet Thunder,
Baby I need your love today
1978
25
Bloodstone,
Who has the last laugh now
1973

A Cellar Full of....DISCO (Part 1) with Dave Regan - Friday 07/12/2024

Previously we had the history of the Birth of Disco, tonight we have the Party ! (Well half of it at least, we'll do the rest next week).Two hours of classic anthems celebrating disco's heyday !
PLAYLIST
 
Artist
Title
1
John Morales 
Deadly Medley
2
Jonathon Fearing -Hamilton Bohannon
Let's start the Dance
3
Jay Negron - Crown Heights Affair
Dreamin a dream
4
Universal Robot Band
Disco Christmas
5
Cerrone
Supernature
6
Donna Summer
I feel love
7
Voyage
Soveniers
8
Sammi Gordon & the Hiphuggers
Making love
9
Risco
Ain't no stopping us now
10
Hues Corporation
Rock the boat
11
Village People
Macho Man
12
George McRea
Rock your baby
13
Tony Valor Sounds Orchestra
Love has come my way
14
Hi-Tension
Hi-Tension (M & M mix)
15
Diana Ross
No One gets the prize (M & M mix)
16
Donna Summer 
Try me I know we can mak it
17
Sine
Chimi

Diggers Delight Show - Monday 02/12/2024 10:00pm UK www.crackersradio.com

A rather jazzy intro to another 2 hours of great Rare Grooves, Collectables and Northern Soul this week !
PLAYLIST
 
Artist
Title
Year
1
Ryo Kawasaki,
East Side Boogie
1976
2
Brazilian Groove Band,
Dance
2009
3
J.B. Boogie,
Soul Power
2016
4
Citrus Sun,
Ride like the wind
2018
5
Dom Salvador,
Image
2018
6
Clementson Marc Di Meo,
In the name of Jazz
2019
7
Daisy Hicks,
I choose you
 
8
The Funkmasters,
It's over
1983
9
Larry Wedgworth & Clique,
No more games
1980
10
Flowers,
For Real
1976
11
Donn Thomas,
How can I help but love you
1981
 
NORTH OF THE GAP
 
 
12
Alice Clark,
You hit me right where it hurt me
1968
13
Dena Barnes,
If you ever walk out of my life
1967
14
Gloria Shannon,
Tears
2008
 
 
 
 
15
Moment of Truth,
So much for love (instrumental)
1976
16
Hamilton Movement,
She's gone
1976
17
Paradise,
Here and now
1982
18
Sonya Spence,
Let love flow
1981
19
Townsend Townsend Townsend & Rogers,
Playground of love
1979
20
Wayne Henderson,
Dancin love affair
1979
21
Lalo Schiffrin,
Middle of the night
1979
22
Cameo,
Why have I lost you
1980
23
Randolph Brown and Co,
It aint like it used to be
1975
24
Chuck Mangione,
Sunshower
1973
25
Whispers
Lady
1979
26
Wilson Williams
Take me tha way I am
1978
27
California Executives
I don't know why
1985
28
Michele Hendricks
What's going on
1988
29
Anthony Hugh
Where did we go