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Diggers Delight Show - Monday 18/11/2024 10:00pm UK www.crackersradio.com

A slight overrun this week so a bit longer than 2 hours of great rare grooves & collectables from back in the day featuring the likes of Curtis Mayfield, Wah Wah Watson, Webstter Lewis, Steve Parks and Michelle Lamb to name but a few !
PLAYLIST
 
Artist
Title
Year
1
Black Heat,
Love the life you live
1974
2
Webster Lewis,
You deserve to dance
1979
3
Wah Wah Watson,
Good friends
1976
4
Monday After,
Merry go round
1975
5
Billy Woost,
Body body love
1977
6
Dawson Smith,
I don't know if I can make it
1974
7
Curtis Mayfield,
Freddies Dead
1972
8
Spirit of Atlanta,
Freddies Alive and Well
1973
9
Brenda Boykin,
Love is in town
2013
10
Ramsey Lewis,
Expansions
1981
11
Jesse Gould,
Out of work
1977
 
NORTH OF THE GAP
 
 
12
Venicia Wilson (real name - Kate Jackson),
I can't stop this feeling
2022
13
Kiki Dee,
On a magic carpet ride
1968
14
Donnie Burdick,
Open the door to your heart
1967
 
 
 
 
15
The Jaggerz,
Gotta find a way back home
1968
16
Sheryl Swope,
Can't get him out of my mind
1969
17
M J Wade,
I'm gonna ball baby
1982
18
Joe Simon,
Drowning in the sea of love
1971
19
Los Charleys Orchestar,
Living the Brooklyn Nights
2020
20
Sound Experience,
Your love belongs to me
1974
21
Steve Parks,
Movin in the right direction
1981
22
Michelle Lamb,
Natural High
1979
23
Patrice Rushen,
Kickin Back
1976
24
Right Direction,
Midnight Rhythm
1980
25
Free Life,
I Confess
1978
26
Ray Goodman & Brown,
Celebrate our love
1986
27
Main Ingredient,
Let me prove my love to you
1976
28
Memphis Horns,
Just for your love
1977
29
Soul Generation,
Heaven only knows
2001
30
The Solid Gold Orchestra,
Tracks of love
2016

A Cellar full of .... Blue Note (Friday 15/11/2024 8:00 pm GMT)

A Cellar full of ......... BLUE NOTE ! The Classic Jazz label founded some 85 years ago with contributions from the likes of Lou Donaldson, Gene Harris, Marlena Shaw, Donald Byrd, Ronnie Foster & Bobbi Humphrey to name but a few !
PLAYLIST
 
Artist
Title
Year
1
Alan Parker,
Punch Bowl
1973
2
Johnny Harris,
Odyssey part 2
 
3
Raul De Souza,
Daisy Mae
1978
4
Banbara,
Shack Up
1975
5
Earl Klugh,
Keep your eye on the sparrow
1978
6
Jimmy McGriff,
Ain't it funky now
1970
7
Lou Donaldson,
Everything I do gonna be funky
 
8
Gene Harris,
As
1977
9
Alphonse Mouzon,
Funky Snakefoot
1974
10
Ronnie Laws & Pressure,
Always there
1975
11
Labbi Siffre,
The Vulture
1975
12
Maze,
Color blind
1977
13
Donald Byrd,
You are the world
1975
14
Marlena Shaw,
Woman of the Ghetto
1969
15
Donald Byrd,
Where are we going
1973
16
Marvin Gaye & Donald Byrd,
Where are we going
2001/2014
17
Herbie Hancock,
Bring down the birds
2008
18
Ronnie Foster,
Momma
1972
19
Bobbi Humphrey,
Fun House
1974
20
Sheree Brown,
It's a pleasure
1981
21
Lou Donaldson,
Say it loud I'm black and I'm proud
1969
22
Willie Bobo,
Funky Sneakers
1976
23
Eddie Henderson,
The Kumquat Kids
1975
24
Gene Harris,
Peace of mind
1977
25
Ronnie Foster,
Me and Mrs Jones
1973
26
Donald Byrd,
Places and Spaces
1975

Diggers Delight Show - Monday 11/11/2024 10:00pm UK www.crackersradio.com

2 hours of rare grooves and collectables featuring the likes of the Four Flights, Hayward Cash, Margie Joseph, G.C.Cameron and the Winstons to name but a few.
PLAYLIST
 
Artist
Title
Year
1
Third Stream,
In a galaxy far away,
1978
2
Pike,
Good Feelings,
1982
3
Apollis,
What it is,
1978
4
Four Flights,
All I want is you,
1978
5
The Prophets of Peace,
The Max,
1975
6
Jesse Gomez,
Baby I'm coming at you,
1981
7
K I C,
You don't want my love,
 
8
Hearts of fire,
Let's party all night,
1984
9
Smoked Sugar,
I'm a winner,
1975
10
Sandra Wright,
I come running back,
1989
11
Hayward Cash,
You're messin up a good thing,
1976
 
NORTH OF THE GAP
 
 
12
The Epitomy of Sound,
You don't love me,
1968
13
The Ventures,
Hawaii Five - O,
1968
14
Marjie Joseph,
What you gonna do,
1969
 
 
 
 
15
Winstons,
Colour him father,
1969
16
Ultimates,
Girl I been trying to tell,
1974
17
Earl White,
Very special girl,
1977
18
Midnight,
Keep on walking by,
1978
19
Target,
Give me one more chance,
 
20
Pioneers,
My good friend James,
1977
21
Philip James,
Keep on loving,
1974
22
John Simmons,
Ain't nothing like the love,
1981
23
9th Creation,
He's coming,
1977
24
G. C. Cameron,
Live for love,
1980
25
Gift of Dreams,
Feel it,
1983
26
Cynthia Sheeler,
I'll cry over you,
1975
27
Charlene and the Soul Serenaders,
Love changes,
1970
28
Cayenne,
Cross Channel Ferry,
1986
29
Hilton Felton,
A Man for all Reasons,
1980
30
Walter Hawkins,
What is this,
1980

A Cellar Full of ...... QUINCY - Friday 08/11/2024 8:00 pm GMT on crackersradio.com

Two hours celebrating the life and work of the legend Quincy Jones featuring giants like Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Micheal Jackson and of course The Self Preservation Society !!
PLAYLIST
 
Artist
Title
1
Quincy Jones
Ironside (excerpt)
2
Quincy Jones
Ai no corrida
 
Quincy Jones 
Wanted to be a gangster interview
3
George Benson
Give me the night
 
Quincy Jones 
flourished into music interview
4
Brothers Johnson
Get the funk outa my face
5
Micheal Jackson
Don't stop until you get enough
 
Quincy Jones 
Imprtance of Love interview
6
Aretha Franklin
That's the way I feel about cha
7
Astrud Gilberto
Who need forever
8
George Benson
Love x Love
9
Patti Austin
The Genie
 
Quincy Jones 
Reflects on state of Jazz Interview
10
Quincy Jones 
Watermelon Man
11
Quincy Jones 
The Midnight Soul patrol
 
Quincy Jones 
Q and Frank interview
12
Frank Sinatra
Mack the Knife
 
Quincy Jones
Celestial Twins Interview
13
Matt Munro
On days like these
14
The Pearly Kings
Self Preservation Society
In 1962, Nana M met Quincy Jones, who persuaded her to travel to New York City to record an album of American jazz titled The Girl from Greece Sings.
15
Nana Mouskouri
No moon at all
 
Quincy Jones 
Jazz at the UN  interview
16
Quincy Jones 
The In Crowd
17
Bob James
A moments notice
18
Quincy Jones 
The Dude
19
Pattie Austin
Stop look listen
20
James Ingram
There's no easy way
21
Johnny Mathis
The slender thread
 
Quincy Jones 
Do what you love  interview
22
Rufus & Chaka Khan
Do you love what you feel
 
Quincy Jones 
Divine intervention Interview
23
Quincy Jones 
The Secret Garden
24
Aretha Franklin
Angel
 
Quincy Jones
Thriller Album Interview
25
Micheal Jackson
Thriller Instrumental

A Cellar Full of ...... LATIN - Friday 01/11/2024 8:00 pm GMT on crackersradio.com

A little bit of Salsa, a touch of Samba and a whole lot of dirty Latin House 
Join me Fridays 8:00 pm on Crackersradio.com to see what's in the cellar this week.
PLAYLIST
 
Artist
Title
1
Mozambo,
Dia Del Sol
2
Marco Batalucci,
Baila Conmigo
3
Swing Original Monks,
Camininto
4
Triveat,
Cuba
5
Ricardo Criollo,
Santa Maria
6
Mr Hermano,
Corcovado
7
Nova Vida,
Each and every one
8
Jessy J,
Mas Que Nada
9
Andres Mijangos,
Kandor
10
Aberton & Fabio Tosti,
Lotus 72D
11
Danielle Cerreti,
El Tambor
12
Dennis Cruz,
Bonito
13
Sllash ft Doppe,
Bambolero
14
Bellair ft Vannessa Jackson,
Sambosa
15
Low Steppa,
Tengo Fuego
16
Gregor Salto ft. Helena Mendes,
Mas Que Nada
17
Mijangos & Aaron Sevilla,
Mariachi
18
Daniel Gonzalez,
Rio
19
Nicholas Bennett,
Pasilda
20
Nova Vida,
Sweet summer day
21
Visioneers,
Dirty old Bosa Nova
22
Buena Vista Social Club,
Candela
25
Gregor Salto,
Mas Que Nada
26
Dos Hombres Sonido,
Que Tel America (Dave Lee Xtra)

Diggers Delight Show - Thursday 27/06/2024 10:00pm UK (2:00 pm EST, 5:00 pm UTC) www.crackersradio.com

Last dig for a few weeks, off on me Holi's. Leave you with a couple of hours eclectic mix of Jazz, funk, latin and old school soul gems. Enjoy and I'll see you towards the end of July !
PLAYLIST
Artist
Title
Year
Banda Opa
Montevideo
1977
Patrice Rushen
The Hump
1980
Paulinho Da Costa
Taj Mahal
1984
Hank Jacobs & Don Malone
The world needs changin
1973
The Solicitors
Music for the Brothers
1970
Macho
Mucho Macho
1977
David Bendeth
Feel the Real
1979
Dave Grusin
Mountain Dance
1980
Kingdon
Sweet Summer Love
 
Block & Crown
Move on Up (Nudisco Vintage Groove)
2018
Brenda Jones & Groove Holmes
This is the Me Me (not the you you)
1976
Gil Scott Heron
Free Will (Alternative Take 1)
2012
Ed Bogas
Black Girl
1973
James Brown
You took my heart
1976
Metropolis
I love New York (The Reflex Revision)
2021
Donnell Pitman
Love Explosion
1982
Alvarez
Sooner or later
1977
Debbie Taylor
I have learned to do withou you
1973
Pete Warner
I just wanna spend my life with you
1975
Al Green
Keep on pushing love
1994
Barry White & Love Unlimited (Orchestra)
Loves Theme (Alternate version)
1973
Ken Westbeech
Something for the weekend (Joey Negro Z mix)
 
Chairman of the Board
I'm on my way to a better place
1972
Connie Laverne
House for Sale
1979
Ernest Ernie & the Sincerities
Do Something
2018
Dr Buzzards Original Savannah Band
Sunshower
1976

Diggers Delight Show - Thursday 13/06/2024 10:00pm UK (2:00 pm EST, 5:00 pm UTC) www.crackersradio.com

A return to the digs. A couple of hours of 'off the cuff' mellow diggin just to get back in the swing of things.
Enjoy and feel free to comment !
PLAYLIST
Artist
Title
Year
Impressions
Choice of colours
1969
Curtis Mayfield
Back to the world
1973
Marvin Gaye
Where are we going 
1997
Marlena Shaw
Woman of the Ghetto
1969
Dionne Warwick
Track of the cat
1975
Zachary Breaux
Café Reggio
1997
Latin Vibe
Sunset on Ipanema beach
2003
Dennis Taylor
Smile (Sax Instrumental)
2011
The Captain
H2H
2010
Atmosfear
Dancing in outer space (FK Ruff mix)
2003
Donald Byrd
Design a nation
1975
Teena Marie
Déjà vu I been here before
1979
Lady Blackbird
It'll never happen again
2021
Temptations
Stay
1998
The Tymes
The Crutch
1974
ChiLites
Coldest days of my life
1972
Lee Willhite
The world is a ghetto
1982
McCoy
Family
1991
Gil Scott Heron
We almost lost Detroit
1975
Jessica Reedy
Put it on the alter
2011
Visioneers
Dirty old Bosa Nova
2006
Jacksons
Show you the way to go
1976
Stylistics
People make the world go round
1971

North of the Gap 5 with Dave Regan - Feel Good Music for the Northern Soul

Another two hours of great tunes remembering and celebrating the Twisted Wheel, Golden Torch, the Mecca and of course the temple that was the Casino wit full playlist
PLAYLIST
 
Artist
Title
1
Fi-Dels
Try a little harder
2
Jerry Fuller
Double life
3
Bobby Reed 
The time is right for love
4
Shane Martin
I need you
5
Major Harris
Call me tomorrow
6
Aretha Franklin
One step ahead
7
Patti and the Lovelites
Love Bandit
8
Curtis Blandon
In the long run
9
Lynn Randell
Stranger in my arms
10
Fury's 
I'm satisfied with you
11
Dobie Gray
Out on the floor
12
Harry Deal and the Galaxies
I still love you
13
Four Perfections
I'm not strong enough
14
Ike Lovely
Fools hall of fame
15
Kelly Brothers
Crystal Blue Persuasion
16
The Dynells
Call on me
17
Bobby Hutton
20 years later
18
Mary Wells
Cant you see you're losing me
19
Isley Brothers
Tell me it's just a rumour baby
20
Frank Wilson
Do I love you
21
Luther Ingram Orchestra
Exus Trek
22
Linda Jones
A last minute miracle
23
David & Ruben
I love her so much it hurts me
24
Margaret Little
Love finds a way
25
The heaven and hell Orchestra
Watcha gonna do
26
Marlena Shaw
Wade in the water
27
The Incredibles
I can't get over losing your love
28
Roy Redmond
Ain't that terrible
29
Nomads
Something bad
30
Reflections
Like Adam and Eve
31
Holidays
Makin up time
32
Jimmy Hughes
Chains of love
33
Joy Lovejoy
In Orbit
34
Laura Green
Moonlight music and you
35
Detroit Land Apples
I need help
36
Rubin
You been away
37
Flirtations
Change my darkness into night
38
Glories
I worship you baby
39
Jimmy Radcliff
Long after tonight is all over
40
Tobi Legend
Time will pass you by
41
Dean Parish 
I'm on my way

Diggers Delight Show - Thursday 28/03/2024 10:00pm UK (2:00 pm EST, 5:00 pm UTC) www.crackersradio.com

Another 2 hour slice of classy rare grooves & collectables from deep in the boxes.
 
PLAYLIST
 
Artist
Title
1
Arakawa Band
Music for a flowered pig
2
Winfield Parker
I wanna be with you
3
Bessie Banks
Don't you worry baby
4
Betty Wright
Life
5
Bloodstone
Fly away
6
Brenda Gooch
You and I together
7
Nikki Newarkers
Woman
8
Donna McGee
You should have told me
9
Dynamic Superiors
One nighter
10
Lamont Dozier
You made me a beleiver
11
Choice Four
This time it's for real
12
Charles Mann
It's all over
13
Garland Green
Just loving you
14
Jerry Butler
Playin on you
15
Jon Lucien
Would you believe in me
16
Lady Wray
Do it again
17
Lou Wilson & Todays People
Settle down
18
Sun
Ihad a choice
19
Mandrill
Too late
20
Shirley Jones & Jean Carn
Whatever it takes
21
Undisputed Truth
You got the love I need
22
Terry Ronald
What the child needs
23
Bloodstone
Who has the last laugh now
24
Barbara Mason
Bed and Board
25
Arthur Prysock
In the rain
26
Bobby Womack
That's the way I feel about cha
27
Enchantment
It's you that I need

North of the Gap 4 - Feel Good Music for the Northern Soul

North of the Gap. 2 Hours of great northern soul remembering and celebrating The Twisted Wheel, the Golden Torch, the Mecca and of course the Casino.
New every Saturday night at 10 pm on Crackersradio.com
PLAYLIST
 
Artist
Title
 
1
The Epitome of Sound
You don't love me
 
2
The Salvadors
Stick by me baby
 
3
Barbara McNair
You're gonna love my baby
 
4
Rubin
You've been away
 
5
Mel Britt
She'll come running back
 
6
Willie Tee
Walking up a one way street
 
7
Joanie Sommers
Don't pity me
 
8
J J Barnes
Sweet Cherry
 
9
Billy Arnell 
Tough Girl
 
10
Gary Lewis & the Playboys
My Hearts Symphony
 
11
James Barnett
Keep on talking
 
12
Paris
Sleepless nights
 
13
Eddie Daye and the Four Bars
Guess who loves you
 
14
Carol Anderson
Sad girl
 
15
Donna Coleman
Your love is too strong
 
16
Jimmy Ruffin
He who picks a rose
 
17
Gladys Knight
It's too late for you and me
 
18
Marvin Gaye
This love starved heart of mine
 
19
Bobby Goldsboro
Too many people
 
20
Mamie Galore
It ain't necessary
 
21
Larry Santos
You got me where you want me
 
22
Mickey Lee Lane
Hey-sah-Lo-Ney
 
23
Homer Banks
Hooked by love
 
24
Wil Collins & Willpower
Anything I Can Do
 
25
Andrea Henry
I need you like a baby
 
26
Jay & the Techniques
Apples Peaches Pumpkin Pie
 
27
James Bounty
Prove yourself a lady
 
28
Prince Philip Mitchell
I'm so happy
 
29
Benny Spellman
Fortune Teller
 
30
Elbie Parker
Please keep away from me
 
31
Al Kent Orchestra
You got to pay the price
 
32
James Carr
That's what I want to know
 
33
Maurice Williams
Being without you
 
34
Jeanette Harper
Put me in your pocket
 
35
Natural Four
I thought you were mine
 
36
Jimmy Thomas
The beautiful night
 
37
Brenda Holloway
Reconsider
 
38
Laura Lee
To win your heart
 
39
Jimmy Radcliff
Long after tonight is all over
 
40
Tobi Legend
Time will pass you by
 
41
Dean Parish 
I'm on my way