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Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
A fair few stone cold classics this week, remembering the likes of Scamps, The Devils Den, Lacey Lady and Crackers itself. No re-mixes, no re-edits, just 7", 12" and LP track originals from back in the day ! We'll be hearing from Ronnie Laws, Stix Hooper, Sonny Rollins and Rodney Franklin, to name but a few.
PLAYLIST
Artist
Title
Year
Ronnie Laws
Let's keep it together
1976
Locksmith
Unlock the funk
1980
D C LaRue
Cathedrals
1976
O'Jays
When will I see you again
1983
Cane Garden Quartet
Sea Jam
2010
Stanley Clarke
We Supply
1980
7669
Joy
1994
Stix Hooper
Cordon Bleu
1979
Sonny Rollins
Harlem Boys
1979
Sea Level
Fifty Four
1978
Hiroshi Fukumura
Hunt up wind
1978
Olympic Runners
Whatever it takes
1978
Sinnamon
I need you now
1983
Mystic Merlin
Mr Magiciam
1982
Rodney Franklin
Hill Street Blues
1981
Ralph Carter
When you're young & in love
1975
Robert Knight
Love on a mountain top
1968
Presidents
5-10-15-20-25 Years of love
1971
Tymes
The Crutch
1974
Shirley Brown & Bobby Womack
Ain't nothing like the love we got
1989
O'jays
Love you direct
1984
Grover Washington Jnr
Sausilito
1977
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Once again blowing the dust off soulful rare grooves, collectibles and some stone cold classics but with a twist. For the second week, no preparation, no plan, just fly by the seat of my pants for 2 hours of great soul and jazz.
And as such no playlist !!
I do remember I dropped some Diggers Delight classics such as Woods Empire, Lonnie Hill, The Dazz Band as well as gems from giants like the Ojays and the Dramatics, but I don't remember the order and I don't remember the rest.
So enjoy the magical mystery tour that is this weeks Diggers Delight !
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
The usual blowing the dust off soulful rare grooves, collectibles and some stone cold classics but with a twist this week ! No preparation, no plan, just fly by the seat of my pants for 2 hours of great soul and jazz.
And as such no playlist !!
I do remember I dropped some Kenny Cox, Blue Magic, Curtis Mayfield, Impact and Herbie Hancock to name a few, but I don't remember the order and I don't remember the rest.
So enjoy the magical mystery tour that is this weeks Diggers Delight !
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Blowing the dust off soulful rare grooves, collectibles and some stone cold classics that you've either forgotten or didn't even know about ! No re-mixes, no re-edits, just 7", 12" and LP track originals from back in the day ! We'll be hearing from The Mighty Clouds of Joy, the Love Rights, Golden Flamingo Orchestra, and a funky trio from the JB's, Vicky Anderson and the Godfather of Soul, to name but a few.
PLAYLIST
Artist
Title
Year
1
The Mighty Clouds of Joy
Glow Love
1980
2
The Brit Funk Project
Hi
3
The Kazu Matsui Project
The music inside you
1984
4
The Live Band
Chance for hope
1982
5
The Jacksons
That's what you get
1979
6
The Love Rights
It's time for a change
2019
7
The Gaturs
Gatur bait
1971
8
Surface Noise
Zero One
1980
9
The Love Unlimited Orchestra present Mr Webster Lewis
Dream
10
The Golden Flamingo Orchestra
The guardian angel is watching us
1979
11
The Futures
Party time man
1978
12
The J.B.'s
More peas
1972
13
Vicky Anderson
Super Good
1971
14
James Brown
Papa don't take no mess
1974
15
Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra
For the love of money
1974
16
Teruo Nakamura
Umma be me
2022
17
Tavasco
Love is trying to get a hold of me
1980
18
Tatsuro Yamashita
Love Talkin
1982
19
The Fiesta's
I'm gonna hate myself
1977
20
The Individuals
Together we can make something happen
1976
21
The Chi-Lites
Inner City Blues
1972
22
Tavares
Wonderful
1976
23
The Counts
What's it all about
1978
24
The cool balance ft. Kevin Yost
Do you like Jazz
2006
25
The 8 Beat Quartet
Things in life
2020
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Back from holiday and time to blow dust off some soulful rare grooves, collectibles and stone cold classics that you've either forgotten or didn't even know about ! No re-mixes, no re-edits, just 7", 12" and LP track originals from back in the day ! We'll be hearing from Tyrone Davis, David Porter, Gary Bartz, Freddie Hubbard and the California Executives to name but a few.
PLAYLIST Artist Title Year1. True Example - Love is finally comin my way - 19772. Tyrone Davis - This I swear - 19773. Paul Humphrey - Uncle Willies dream - 19744. Mad Yella - Pass you by - 20235. David Porter - The way you do the things you do - 19706. The Harden Brothers - Deep inside of you - 19827. Unified Tribe - Get up - 20098. Vera Hamilton - But I aint no more 9. Windy City - Hey it's over 10. Willie Fisher - You said call me - 197711. Veda - What's it all about 12. St Germain - Rose Rouge 13. Gary Bartz - Gentle smiles - 197514. Freddie Hubbard - Red Clay - 197015. Third Stream - In a galaxy far away - 197816. Will Hatcher - What is best for me - 197517. The Philadelphia Society - 100 South of Broadway - 197518. Tutu Jones - I've been loving you - 200519. The Dells - Ain't it a shame - 198120. The Whispers - Homemade Lovin - 197921. The Ovations ft. Louis Williams - Till I find some way - 197822. California Executives - I don't know why 23. The Sentiments - What's so good about saying goodbye - 201824. Tomorrows Promise - You're sweet, you're fine, you're everything - 197325. The Nite-Liters - Anything goes - 197326. The Stringfield Family - The sounds of disco - 197527. Wilton Place Street Band - Disco Lucy - 1976
Saturday Jul 29, 2023
Saturday Jul 29, 2023
Blowing the dust off soulful rare grooves, collectibles and some stone cold classics that you've either forgotten or didn't even know about ! No re-mixes, no re-edits, just 7", 12" and LP track originals from back in the day ! We'll be hearing from The Jones's, Juggy Jones, Luther Davis Group, Gil Scott Heron and The Mad Dog Fire Department to name but a few.
PLAYLIST
Artist
Title
Year
1
Rhyze
Do you dance
1980
2
Joe Davis and the Monster Orchestra
I can't stop
1976
3
Jones
Summer Groove
1981
4
BLT
Tighten it up
1982
5
Barbara Mason
Yes I'm ready
2005
6
Brenda Boykin
Love is in town
2020
7
Cloud One
Don't let this rainbow pass me by
1981
8
Fatback Band
Groovy kind of day
1975
9
Juggy Jones
Just you and me
10
Barry White
Playing your game baby
1977
11
Luther Davis Group
You can be a star
1982
12
Scandal ft. Lee Genesis
I wanna do it
1981
13
Loleatta Holloway
Cry to me
1974
14
Donna McGee
You should have told me
1981
15
Gil Scott Heron
The Bottle
1974
16
Vance & Suzzane
I can't get along without you
1980
17
Betty Everett
Getting mighty crowded
1964
18
Harry Deal and the Galaxies
I still love you
1970
19
Mad Dog Fire Dept.
Cosmic Funk
1979
20
Con Funk Shun
Chase me
1979
21
D C La Rue
Cathedrals
1976
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Olá meus amigos, covering for Marcus M Sunday night, I don't have his healing powers so no Force but while we're all ducking out on our holly's let's grab a little Sunshine ! 2 hours of Lati & Brazilian Salsa, Samba and House music to put you in the mood for Summer.
PLAYLIST
Artist
Title
1
Javi Torres · Jose AM · Elyssa Her · Gottfried Engels · Farid Gharadjedaghi · Airto Moreira · Ramon Zenker
Samba do Brasil
2
Bellaire ft. Vanessa Jackson
Sambossa
3
Sabrina Malheiros
Terra de Ninguem
4
Kry
Amarte
5
Salome de Bahia
Outro Lugar
6
Sllash
Bamboleo
7
Funky Blackman & Orquests de Campo Alegra
Mas Cerca
8
Walter Leon Aguila
Ritmo
9
Cedar Walton
Latin America
10
Tropical Fantasia
Salsa Con Coco
11
Doug Gomez
A vida e boa, a vida e sol
12
Ricardo Criollo
Santa Maria
13
Sol Rhythmics
La Musica
14
Visioneers
Dirty old Bosa Nova
15
Jessy J
Mas Que Nada
16
Francisco Aguabella
Ramons Desire
17
Triviat - Santiago Rivas Magana
Cuba
18
Pepe Citarella
Mas Que Enkama
19
Maz, Luedji Luna
Banho de Folhas
20
Kaporal, Rodolfo Aicardi
Tabaco Y ron
21
Lizzie Curios
Fiesta
22
Chenandoah - Aylen
Baila Morena
23
Aguila ft. Cumbiafrica
Hugel & Westend
24
Yada Yada
Summer Strutt
Friday Jul 21, 2023
Friday Jul 21, 2023
2nd part of the Album dig on this weeks Diggers Delight. One or two iconic albums included and some great, great tracks. Iconic albums along with just some personal choices. Part 3 to come next week !
PLAYLIST
Artist
Title
Year
1
Salsoul Orchestra
Sun after the rain
1979
2
John Handy
Watch your money go
1977
3
Lance Ferguson
New morning
2021
4
Intrigues
Let me love you tonight
1972
5
Miracles
My name is Micheal
1975
6
Jacksons
Give it up
1980
7
Ojays
Now that we found love
1973
8
Kid Creole and the Coconuts
With a girl like Mimi
1981
9
Locksmith
Cinnamon
1980
10
Jefffree
Mr Fix-It
1979
11
One Way
I didn't mean to break your heart
1981
12
Ronnie Laws
Let's keep it together
1976
13
Lost Generation
Wait a minute
1970
14
Patrice Rushen
Never gonna give you up
1980
15
Philly Crème
Motown Review
1979
16
Jerry Butler
Brand new me
1969
17
New Birth
Fallin in love
1976
18
Stanley Clarke
More hot fun
1978
19
Jim Gilstrap
Swing your Daddy (part two)
1975
20
Rhythm Heritage
Sky's the limit
1978
21
Terry Huff
Where there's a will
1976
22
Tymes
To the max
1976
23
John Edwards
Messing up a good thing
1973
24
Wayne Gibson
Under my thumb
1974
25
O'Jays
Family Reunion
1975
26
Fantastics
Best of strangers now
1972
27
Kool and the Gang
Summer Madness
1974
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Diggers Delight this week, Part 1 of the album crates dig. Started at A but didn't get very far, shows only two hours long ! Take a look at the albums I did find then treat yourself to a listen !
PLAYLIST
Artist
Title
Year
1
Double Exposure
Ten Percent
1976
2
Alicia Bridges
I love the nightlife
1978
3
Ahmad Jamal
Theme from MASH
1980
4
Floaters
I'm so glad I took my time
1977
5
Ace Spectrum
Magic Touch
1976
6
BT Express
Do you like it
1974
7
Charles Earland
From my heart to yours
1976
8
Blue Magic
Loneliest house on the block
1975
9
Crown Heights Affair
Foxy
1975
10
Amii Stewart
Friends
1984
11
Barabas
Desperately
1976
12
Blackbyrds
Gut level
1978
13
Cookie Crew
Places and spaces for your mind
1989
14
Emotions
Flowers
1976
15
Moment of truth
So much for love
1976
16
Barkays
As one
1980
17
Choice Four
Angels don't fly away
1975
18
Garnett Mimms
What it is
1978
19
Hubert Laws
Inflation Chaser
1975
20
Ahmad Jamal
Touch me in the morning
1980
21
Brothers
Under the skin
1976
22
Crusaders
Elegant Evening
1980
23
Bombers
Dance dance dance
1978
Saturday Jul 08, 2023
Saturday Jul 08, 2023
Coming up tonight at 10 pm, Diggers Delight remembering Vicki Anderson who sadly passed recently. We'll also be hearing from Garland Green, Panache, Jimmy Cobb, Lonnie Hewitt and Lalo Schifrin to name but a few. Join me tonight at Crackersradio.com for 2 hours of serious crate digging !
PLAYLIST
Artist
Title
Year
1
Jaime Lynn
You ant got no money
1983
2
Fred Paris and the Satins
Let me be the one
1982
3
Panache
Sweet Music
1979
4
Lalo Schiffrin
Jaws
1976
5
Vicki Anderson
Super good
1970
6
Hyla Parker
Joe
1974
7
Fruitcake
My feet won't move
1980
8
Lonnie Hewitt
Is it me
1969
9
Garland Green
Just lovin you
1975
10
H Andrews and Company
Steppin out
1977
11
Harold Melvin & the Bluenotes
You know how to make me feel so good
1975
12
Marilyn Scott
Let's be friends
1979
13
Vicki Anderson
Answer to a Mother Popcorn
1969
14
Harlem Hustlers ft. Linda Lee Hopkins
All about the paper
2009
15
Jacqui Williams
Favour
2004
16
Marlena Shaw
Touch me in the morning
1979
17
Fredde Lowe
We aint as tight as we used to be
1972
18
Mahana
She really needs love
1986
19
Martin L Dumas Jnr.
Attitude, Belief & Determination
2015
20
Vicki Anderson
The message from the soul sister
1970
21
Jimmy Cobb
So nobody else can hear
2000
22
Kiyoshi Sugamoto
Yeh Booygie
1978
23
Kohl and the Gang
Open Sesamve
1976
24
Garcia Walker & Durrell
Get into your life
2021
The Studio
From the early 70's right up to today I've enjoyed playing and presenting great soul music. With a history of mobile discos, cruise liners, pub & club gigs, I finally decided that while the mind was willing, the body wasn't up to the physicality and late nights. So some 40 plus years later I moved into online broadcasting in 2015 where I currently present a Thursday night show on Crackers Radio at 10 pm (www,crackersradio.com) called "Diggers Delight", where you'll find a couple of hours of rare grooves, collectables and some stone cold classics, just the stuff for the end of the day.