From the cool and sultry lounge sounds smothered in smoke to the soul venues that celebrated love and all its pitfalls, we bring you the songbirds this week. We’ll be exploring vocalists, known and unknown, that delivered the goods in the first few years of the 1960s. Rock ‘n roll was finding its foothold at the same time as soul music was beginning to bust out in a big way. You’ll be hearing some you know and some you don’t in this week’s Deeper Roots. Yeah, we’ve got The Chordettes, Brenda Lee and The Shirelles but we’ve also got some very special gems from Helen Shapiro, Judy Thomas, Kitty Ford and Betty O’Brian this week. We’ll run a chronological marathon from 1960 to 1963, ignoring the genre guardrails as we make our way along. Hope you can join in on the fun.
No.
Artist
Title
Album
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1
Ruth Brown with Howard Biggs Orchestra
Takin' Care Of Business
Wail Man Wail!: The Best Of King Curtis 1952-1961 (Disc 3)
2
Connie Francis
My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own
Your Hit Parade – Into the '60S
3
The Shirelles
Welcome Home Baby
The Shirelles 1958-1962 As, Bs, Hits and Rarities
4
Shirley Bassey
The Party's Over
We Love Pirate Radio – 60s Favourites
5
The Chordettes
Never On Sunday
American Music Library: The Hits Of 1961
6
The Marvelettes
Way Over There
100 Northern Soul Classics
7
Diana Ross & The Supremes
Those D.J. Shows
25th Anniversary [Disc 2]
8
Tammy Montgomery
It's Mine
100 Northern Soul Classics
9
Ann-Margret
I Just Don't Understand
American Music Library: The Hits Of 1961
10
Kitty Ford
Don't Play No. 9
Don't Do It: The Smash Record Story 1961-1962 [Disc 2]
11
Sarah Vaughan
True Believer
Rhythm & Western Volume 4 – I Hang My Head and Cry
12
Betty O' Brian
She'll Be Gone
100 Northern Soul Classics
13
Brenda Lee
You Can Depend On Me
American Music Library: The Hits Of 1961
14
Helen Shapiro
Little Miss Lonely
Halfway To Paradise_ The Epic Records Story
15
Helen Shapiro
Tell Me What He Said
Girl Power – Vol. 3
16
The Pips
Every Beat Of My Heart
American Music Library: The Hits Of 1961
17
The Shirelles
A Teardrop and a Lollipop
The Shirelles 1958-1962 As, Bs, Hits and Rarities
18
Timi Yuro
Count Everything
I'm So Hurt
19
Barbara George
I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
Highlights From Crescent City Soul: Sound Of New Orleans 1947-1974
20
Sugar Pie DeSanto
Open Your Heart
Go Go Power: The Complete Chess Singles (1961-1966)
21
Aretha Franklin
Just For A Thrill
Jazz To Soul [Disc 1]
22
Cathy Carroll
Young Ones
New Discgems From Warner Brothers
23
Judy Thomas
Never Say Devil Woman
Stampede! The United Artists Story
24
Barbara Stephens
Wait a Minute
The Complete Stax-Volt Singles 1959-1968 (1 of 9)
25
Linda Hopkins
Mama's Doin' The Twist
The Forgotten 45's 1960-1962
26
Christine Quaite
Your Nose Is Gonna Grow
The Forgotten 45's 1960-1962
27
Timi Yuro
What's a Matter Baby (Is It Hurting You)
The Liberty Records Story (Pt. 1)
28
Joy Dawn
Hang It Up
Ask The Girl Who Knows – Best 1958-1969 – Remaster
29
Claudine Clark
Who Will You Hurt?
Ask The Girl Who Knows – Best 1958-1969 – Remaster
30
Ann-Margret
Let Me Entertain You
Destination Lust – The World Of Love, Sex And Violence
31
Miss X
Christine
Destination Lust – The World Of Love, Sex And Violence
A whole new season of Deeper Roots lands on your doorstep…just like the Sunday paper: full of human interest stories (as told in song) and local gab (also told in song). It’s a free form collection of songs from the past century with performances from the usual (and sometimes unusual) suspects. Only minor themes and genre recaps today in a carefully crafted eclectic blend that runs the gamut from Jimmie Dale Gilmore to Mary Wells, The Velvetones, Billy Walker and Hot Lips Page. We’ll hear some Texas tradition from Deep Elem and Milwaukee’s finest from Jerry Lee. But we’re also rolling out some really fine, under the radar, female soul and R&B numbers that come from off the beaten track including Doris Allen, Faye Adams and Mary Wells. And we wonder out loud ‘how deep is the ocean’ with Big Maybelle. Drop on by!
No.
Artist
Title
Album
Buy
1
Eric Clapton
If I Had Possession Over Judgement Day
Sessions For Robert J
2
Hot Lips Page and His Texas Blusicians
Harlem Rumbain' The Blues
52nd Street Swing: New York In The '30s
3
Johnnie & Joe
Who Do You Love
The Very Best of Johnnie & Joe – Over the Mountain, Across the Sea
4
Ruth Brown
Sea of Love
Along Comes Ruth
5
Big Maybelle
How Deep Is the Ocean
The Very Best Of Big Maybelle
6
Mae West
Mister Deep Blue Sea
The Mae West Collection
7
Blue Sky Boys
Asleep in the Briny Deep
The Chronological Classics 1937-1938 (Warped 3807)
8
Kristi Jean & Her Ne'er-Do-Wells
Cryin' In The Deep Blue Sea
Country-billy Collision
9
Anita Carter
Satan's Child
Hillbillies In Hell – Country Music's Tormented Testament (1952-1974) The Final Chapter
10
The Sunshine Boys
What's the Matter With Deep Elem
The Western Swing: Doughboys, Playboys, and Cowboys – Oakie Boogie [Disc 4]
11
Levon Helm
Deep Elem Blues
Ramble at the Ryman
12
Jimmie Dale Gilmore
Deep Eddy Blues
Jimmie Dale Gilmore
13
Asleep at the Wheel
All My Exes (Live in Texas)
Riding High In Texas
14
Geraint Watkins
Deep In The Heart Of Texas
Geraint Watkins & The Dominators
15
Geraint Watkins
Walking to Milwaukee
Aide Memoire
16
John Prine With Melba Montgomery
Milwaukee Here I Come
In Spite Of Ourselves
17
Dolly Parton
Milwaukee, Here I Come
1968-1969
18
Billy Walker
Till I Drink Milwaukee Dry
20 Hits
19
Jerry Lee Lewis
What's Made Milwaukee Famous (Has Made a Loser Out of Me)
All Killer, No Filler: The Anthology (Disc 1)
20
Clyde McPhatter
Lovey Dovey (LP Version)
Deep Sea Ball – The Best of Clyde McPhatter
21
The Velvetones
Glory Of Love
Various Artists: THEME TIME RADIO HOUR – SEASON 2/[Disc 2]
22
Bobby Moore & The Rhythm Aces
Searching For My Love
Chess Uptown Soul
23
Doris Allen
A Shell Of A Woman
Dave Godin's Deep Soul Treasures Vol. 2
24
Mary Wells
My Heart Is Like A Clock (Previously Unreleased)
Looking Back 1961-1964
25
Mary Wells
Can You Fix It (My Broken Heart) (Previously Unreleased)
A little bit of twisting and a little bit of shouting…as well as some gospel rhythms, hand clapping, and some back beat rhythms from the gulf and whole lot more. This week’s show will be a free form extravaganza which means there’s a bright day ahead, as always. My springboard was an afternoon’s listen to the music of David Lindley who, in addition to being a fine musician, he had extraordinary taste in music. We’ll hear some gospel tracks from Sister Marie Knight and the Reverend James Cleveland, classic funk and soul from The Temptations, Billy Butler and The Isleys. We’ll also spinning up some Wild Tchoupitoulas, Otis Rush and be featuring some three-time track samples and a brand new track from the 30th anniversary release of John Prine’s Lost Dogs and Mixed Blessings, slated for release in early September. There’s a whole lot more to share with everyone out there so it’s a good morning to drop in and here a Twist and Shout sample from Top Note going back to 1961…oh yes, as well as a couple David Lindley tracks.
No.
Artist
Title
Album
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1
Hank Thompson & His Brazos Valley Boys
Three Times Seven
Dance Ranch
2
Dave Edmunds
Three Time Loser
Twangin'
3
Corey Glover
Three Time Loser
Back To The Streets – Celebrating The Music Of Don Covay
4
Otis Rush
Three Times a Fool
Essential Collection: The Classic Cobra Recordings 1956-1958
5
Robert Gordon
Three Alley Cats (feat. Dave Alvin )
Rockabilly for Life
6
Chris Bouchillon
I've Been Married Three Times
1925-1928 (Warped 2690F)
7
David Lindley & El Rayo-X
I Just Can't Work No Longer
Very Greasy
8
Billy Butler & The Enchanters
I Can't Work No Longer
Kent's Cellar Of Soul: Volume 2
9
Top Note
Twist And Shout
Atlantic Vocal Groups – [Disc 4] – Group Revival
10
The Isley Brothers
Twist And Shout
Grandson Of Frat Rock! Vol. 3
11
The Temptations
Don't Look Back
The Temptations [Disc 1]
12
John Lee Hooker
Don't Look Back
The Best Of Friends
13
John Prine
Hey Ah Nothin'
Lost Dogs & Mixed Blessings (30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
14
John Prine
Lake Marie
Lost Dogs and Mixed Blessings
15
The Righteous Brothers
Something's Got A Hold On Me
The Moonglow Years
16
Reverend James Cleveland
Something Got A Hold On Me
I Walk With God
17
Johnny Cash
Unclouded Day
Voice of the Spirit, Gospel of the South
18
Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Anita Kerr Singers
There'll Be Peace in the Valley for Me
101 Great Black Gospel, Vol. 1
19
Laurie London
The Gospel Train
Sentimental Journey, Folge 3 – Last Train To San Fernando
20
Sister Marie Knight And The Sam Price Trio
Trouble In Mind
Nuggets Of The Golden Age Of Gospel 1945-1958
21
David Lindley and Wally Ingram
Oh Death
Twango Bango II
22
David Lindley and Wally Ingram
Shame And Scandal In The Family
Twango Bango III
23
Odetta
Shame And Scandal
Sings Ballads And Blues
24
Waylon Jennings
Jole Blon
Nashville Rebel (1958-1969)
25
Gary U.S. Bonds
Jole Blon
The Best of Gary U.S. Bonds
26
Wild Tchoupitoulas
Brother John
Theme Time Radio Hour With Your Host Bob Dylan – Season 3 [[Disc 2]]
Join Dave Stroud for another encore edition of Deeper Roots: A Century of America’s Music. With vacation from the show in full swing, he’s taken the time to fill the airwaves with a free form blend of blues, hot rod rock, early century pop, gospel, soul and more. There will be some killer diller Memphis Minnie blues, some pop melodies from Annette Hanshaw and Mae West, gospel from the Blind Boys of Alabama and Sam Cooke…and some sweet soul vocals from The Ravens and Barbara Lewis. You won’t go wrong on a Friday morning in West County. Tune in on your favorite streaming service or the Radio Rethink app…all free for your ears.
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Artist
Title
Album
Buy
1
Barbara Lewis
Make Me Your Baby
Hello Stranger: The Best of Barbara Lewis
2
The Ravens
My Baby's Gone
OKeh Rhythm & Blues
3
Smiley Lewis
I Hear You Knocking
I Hear You Knocking: 1947-1962 Disc 3
4
Kay Starr
Kay's Lament
Voodoo Voodoo: Feisty Fifties Females
5
Kay Starr
Night Train
Voodoo Voodoo: Feisty Fifties Females
6
The Blind Boys Of Alabama
Free At Last
Down In New Orleans
7
The Edwin Hawkins Singers
Oh Happy Day
Oh Happy Day: The Best Of The Edwin Hawkins Singers
8
Sam Cooke
Mean Old World
Night Beat
9
The Golden Gate Quartet
Dipsy Doodle
Negro Spirituals, Vol. 1
10
Alabama Shakes
Killer Diller Blues
American Epic: The Sessions [Disc 1]
11
Jimmy Liggins
Cadillac Boogie
Jump, Jive & Swing
12
Trailer
Hot Rods to Hell
So-Cal Speed Shop's Hot Rod Classics Disc 3
13
Eddie Cochran
C'mon Everybody
Eddie Cochran: 2 Classic Albums Plus Singles And Session Tracks [Disc 1]
14
Bea Baker & Maurice King & His Wolverines
I Want a Lavender Cadillac
So-Cal Speed Shop's Hot Rod Classics Disc 4
15
Mink Deville
Spanish Stroll
The Mink De Ville Collection
16
Dave Alvin & the Guilty Men
What Does the Deep Sea Say?
Public Domain: Songs from the Wild Land
17
Mae West
Mister Deep Blue Sea
The Mae West Collection
18
Annette Hanshaw
Moanin' Low
Annette Hanshaw, Volume 6, 1929 (1999)
19
David Johansen
Deep Blue Sea
Shaker
20
Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
One Hour Mama
21
Hank Thompson & His Brazos Valley Boys
Cryin' In The Deep Blue Sea
Vintage Collections
22
Reckless Kelly & Joe Ely
Rider in the Rain
Sail Away: The Songs Of Randy Newman
23
Barbara Lewis
Hello Stranger
MaltShop Memories Save the Last Dance for M
24
John Prine
Come Back to Us Barbara Lewis Hare Krishna Beauregard
Great Days: The John Prine Anthology Disc 1
25
Bob Hope, Bing Crosby
Nothing in Common
Best of Bob Hope – Capitol Records
26
The Boswell Sisters
That's How Rhythm Was Born
Music From The Motion Picture – The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button
27
Tommy And Jimmy Dorsey
Rhythm Saved The World
The Gems Of Jazz
28
Louis Armstrong
Rhythm Saved The World
Rhythm Saved The World
29
Ethel Smith
Tico Tico
Tico Tico – 28 Original Mono Recordings 1944-1952
30
The Happenings
I Got Rhythm
The Best Of The Happenings
31
The Americans
Sail Away Ladies
American Epic: The Sessions [Disc 2]
32
The Louvin Brothers
You'll Meet Him In The Clouds
Close Harmony [Disc 6]
33
Polly Possum And Joe Wolverton With The Dog Patch Boys
This week’s show will feature another journey celebrating the soundtrack of the past century. From the pounding rhythms of gospel revelations to the neon-lit evening sounds of Basin Street and Nashville, we’ll be sharing the music of George Strait, Etta James, The Temptations, Little Sugar and The Hightower Brothers among over two dozen others…all in an exciting and varietal run of Americana on a Friday morning. It’s where the hidden gems appear and echo each week as we dig deep across decades and genres. Dave’s got iconic tracks and overlooked treasures, classic influences and modern echoes for you in a free form eclectic celebration. So, whether you’re tuning in from a big city street or a quiet back road, settle in, turn it up, and let the music take you there. It’s another week of Deeper Roots on KOWS Community Radio.
No.
Artist
Title
Album
Buy
1
Merle Travis
Sweet Temptation
Sweet Temptation '46-'53 – Best Of
2
Louis Prima
Basin Street Blues
New Orleans
3
Dr. John
Good Night, Irene
Goin' Back To New Orleans
4
The Temptations
The Way You Do the Things You Do
Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971 Disc 1
5
Bobby "Blue" Bland
Yield Not To Temptation
The Definitive Collection
6
The Everly Brothers
Temptation
Heartaches & Harmonies [Disc 2]
7
Jean Shepard
Sweet Temptation
Lonesome Love
8
Don Reno and Red Smiley
Don't Let Temptation Turn You 'Round
1962-1963 (Warped 6274)
9
Red Ingle and the Natural Seven (Vocal 'Cinderella G. Stump' (Jo Stafford) & Red Ingle)
Temptation (Tim-Tayshun) (1947)
Your Hit Parade..Golden Goofers [Time-Life]
10
The Grass Roots
Temptation Eyes (Original)
20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of the Grass Roots
11
The Knight Brothers
Temptation 'bout To Get Me
Southern Soul
12
The Harmonizing Four
Wade In The Water
Jesus Rocked The Jukebox: Small Group Black Gospel (1951-1965)
13
Ruthie Foster
Death Came A-knockin' (Travelin' Shoes)
Runaway Soul
14
Little Sugar And The Hightower Brothers
Come By Here
Nuggets Of The Golden Age Of Gospel, 1945-1958
15
The Ink Spots
Address Unknown
Better Call Saul: Season 1 (Original Television Soundtrack)
16
The Sunshine Boys
I'm Crooning A Tune About June
1929-1931 – The Complete Set
17
Frankie Laine
That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls around Heaven All Day)
Your Hit Parade: 1949
18
Etta James
Come What May
The Complete Modern & Kent Recordings 1
19
Clyde McPhatter & the Drifters
Honey Love
Atlantic Rock & Roll
20
The Drifters
Bip Bam
The Definitive Drifters [Disc 1]
21
Waylon Jennings
I Ain't Living Long Like This
Nashville Rebel (1974-1980)
22
George Strait
All My Ex's Live In Texas
50 Number Ones [Disc 1]
23
Lyle Lovett
That's Right (You're Not From Texas)
The Road To Ensenada
24
Grandpa Jones
T For Texas
Makes The Rafters Ring
25
Billy Briggs
Amarillo Rose
Stompin' Singers & Western Swingers ([Disc 4] Saturday Night Rag)
From a song about dirty little religions to a song about Joanie the Jehovah Witness Stripper, we’ll be going all out from up and down with genre celebrations from the past century where music reflects the inspiration from church on Sunday mornings following the barroom sinners of Saturday night. This week’s Deeper Roots takes a bit of a free form shuffle featuring Bo Diddley, The Ramones, Johnny Mercer, and a whole host of rhythm makers. Performances this morning will span some covers from Chris Smither, David Lindley and an answer song from Barbara Lewis. KOWS radio wants to thank all of you who came out to the Comedy fundraiser at Barrel Proof Lounge last week. It was a great success for us and also a validation of community radio here in the North Bay. KOWS is free form, free speech, no bull community radio; just the kind of thing we need in a country gone mad with lies, deceit and hate. There is always hope. Tune into your radio voice, any time of the day or night. We’ll always welcome you.
No.
Artist
Title
Album
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1
Martha and the Vandellas
Quicksand
The Motown Sound Vol. 1
2
Faye Adams
Witness To The Crime (Herald 470)
R&B Humdingers Volume 11
3
Warren Zevon
Dirty Little Religion
Life'll Kill Ya
4
Paul Thorn
Joanie The Jehovah Witness Stripper
Hammer & Nail Live
5
Marvin Gaye
Can I Get A Witness
I'll Take You There
6
Alphabetical Four
Get On Board, Little Children
Complete Recorded Works 1938-1943
7
Tiny Mayberry
Oh That Nasty Man (Take A)
Vol. 2-Vocal Blues & Jazz
8
Johnny Mercer
Small Fry With Victor Young's Small Fryers
Bing Crosby And Friends
9
The Golden Gate Quartet
Dipsy Doodle
Travelin' Shoes
10
Louis Jordan And His Tympany Five
Keep A Knockin' But You Can't Come In
Louis Jordan And His Tympany Five / 1938 – 1940
11
Little Richard
Keep A Knockin'
The Absolutely Essential 3 CD Collection
12
Chris Smither
Maybellene
Call Me Lucky
13
Chuck Berry
Maybellene
Roots Of Rock & Roll – Rough And Rowdy [Disc 10]
14
David Lindley
Mercury Blues
El Rayo-X
15
K.C. Douglas
Mercury Blues
Classic Blues From Smithsonian Folkways
16
Violet Hall
Six Foot Papa (I'm A Whole Lot Of Woman)
The Mercury Blues Story (1945-1955) – Southwest Blues, Vol. 2
17
Big Maybelle
So Good To My Baby
The Complete OKeh Sessions 1952-'55
18
George Thorogood
Bo Diddley
2120 South Michigan Avenue
19
Bo Diddley
Don't Let It Go (Hold On To What You Got)
The Chess Box [Disc 1]
20
Sam & Dave
Hold On! I'm a Comin'
The Very Best of Sam & Dave
21
Sam Cooke
Bring It On Home To Me
Portrait Of A Legend 1951-1964
22
Barbara Lewis
I'll Bring It Back Home To You
Don't Forget About Me: The Atlantic & Reprise Recordings
23
Jack Nitzsche
The Lonely Surfer
Teen Beat 5
24
Mink Deville
Just Your Friends
The Mink De Ville Collection
25
The Ramones
Needles & Pins [Single Version][Version]
Ramones Mania
26
The Books Feat. Jose Gonzalez
Cello Song
Dark Was The Night: A Red Hot Compilation [Disc 1]
27
T-Bone Burnett
House Of Mirrors
Twenty Twenty: The Esssential T-Bone Burnett Disc 2
Soul music’s roots come from the urbanization and commercialization of rhythm and blues in the late fifties and early sixties. Young black musicians, often nurtured in black churches, enjoyed and listened to R&B sounds and began a fusion of R&B, blues and gospel that would later take on the moniker “soul music”. The term “soul” had been used in African American culture, particularly among musicians, to emphasize the feelings of power, spirit and creativity found in its culture. Regional acts and labels took this genre into different directions that included, among other things, vocal interplay, gospel rhythms and themes that were translated from the sacred to the secular, all with mix heavy on standard rock or brass rhythm sections. The blend and variety brought out the contrasting tones of grit and pop-infused sounds. From Sam Cooke to James Brown and Etta James to Brenda Holloway…we’ll take a journey through the rise of soul music.
No.
Artist
Title
Album
Buy
1
The Southern Tones
It Must Be Jesus
Southern Gospel
2
Ray Charles
I Got a Woman
Genius & Soul: The 50th Anniversary Collection Disc 1
3
Etta James
Tears Of Joy
The Complete Modern & Kent Recordings 1
4
Clyde McPhatter
Seven Days
London American Label Year By Year 1956
5
Ray Charles
Lonely Avenue
Artist's Choice: Joni Mitchell
6
James Brown
Please, Please, Please
Pure R&B: Vol. 2- Somethings Got a Hold on Me [Disc 1]
7
Sam Cooke
You Send Me
Greatest Hits
8
Sam Cooke
I'll Come Running Back To You
Birth Of Soul: 1
9
Etta James
Come What May
The Complete Modern & Kent Recordings 1
10
The Chantels
Maybe
Pure R&B: Vol. 4- What'd I Say
11
Clyde McPhatter
Lover's Question
The Atlantic Story [UK]
12
Ray Charles
(Night Time Is) The Right Time
Ultimate Hits Collection [1 of 2]
13
Eugene Church
Pretty Girls Everywhere
Solid Gold Soul 1959
14
Jackie Wilson
That's Why ( I Love You So )
Lonely Teardrops
15
Jackie Wilson
Lonely Teardrops
Solid Gold Soul 1959
16
The Fiestas
So Fine
Solid Gold Soul 1959
17
James Brown
Try Me
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best of James Brown
18
The Drifters
There Goes My Baby
All-Time Greatest Hits & More 1959-1965 [Bonus Tracks] [Disc 1]
19
The Impressions
Shorty's Got To Go
Birth Of Soul: 3
20
Jerry Butler
He Will Break Your Heart
Birth Of Soul: 1
21
Marie Knight
Come Tomorrow
Birth Of Soul: 2
22
Gloria Lynne
You Don't Have To Be A Tower Of Strength
Birth Of Soul: 1
23
The Impressions
Gypsy Woman
Birth Of Soul: 1
24
The Mar-Keys
Last Night
Last Night!/Do the Pop-Eye
25
Brenda Holloway
I'll Give My Life
Birth Of Soul: 2
26
Jan Bradley
Mama Didn't Lie
Birth Of Soul: 1
27
Claudine Clark
The Telephone Game
Birth Of Soul: 1
28
William Bell
Any Other Way
Birth Of Soul: 1
29
Jimmy Hughes
I'm Qualified
Birth Of Soul: 1
30
Barbara Lynn
You'll Lose A Good Thing
Birth Of Soul: 1
31
Joe Henderson
Snap Your Fingers
Birth Of Soul: 1
32
The Falcons
I Found A Love
Birth Of Soul: 2
33
Solomon Burke
Down In The Valley
Birth Of Soul: 2
34
Etta James
Something's Got A Hold On Me
Birth Of Soul: 1
35
Garnet Mimms & The Enchanters
Cry Baby
Birth Of Soul: 1
36
Barbara Lewis
Snap Your Fingers
Don't Forget About Me: The Atlantic & Reprise Recordings
The songs of Smokey Robinson have stood the test of time, remaining popular and relevant across generations. His compositions have been covered by artists from various genres, further cementing a legend as one of the greatest songwriters of his era. This week, we take a walk through a handful of the many classics he gave us, spanning three decades, focusing primarily on the Motown song machine classics from The Marvelettes, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Mary Wells, and, of course, his own group The Miracles. There is no question that his songwriting style and lyrical finesse have influenced generations of musicians and, coupled with his ability to blend heartfelt lyrics with catchy melodies, standards were set for songwriters in the R&B and soul genres; not to mention the groundswell of the sixties sound of Berry Gordy’s Motown Records. A morning of pure soul and pop that will include some sweet contemporary covers (if we can squeeze them in).
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Artist
Title
Album
Buy
1
Bonnie Bramlett
You've Really Got A Hold On Me
Lady's Choice
2
Barrett Strong
Misery
Northern Soul – The Early Years – 100 Classic And Rare Tracks (CD2)
3
The Miracles
Bad Girl
The 35th Anniversary Collection
4
The Contours
Whole Lotta Woman
The Very Best of The Contours
5
Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
Shop Around
Motown: The Classic Years Disc 1
6
Mary Wells/The Love-Tones
You Beat Me to the Punch
Motown: The Classic Years Disc 1
7
Gene Chandler
You Threw A Lucky Punch
Northern Soul – The Early Years – 100 Classic And Rare Tracks (CD2)
8
Mary Wells
The One Who Really Loves You
Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971 Disc 1
9
Mary Wells
Two Lovers
The Soul of Detroit – Disc 1
10
The Miracles
Going to a Go-Go
Motown: The Classic Years Disc 1
11
Brenda Holloway
When I'm Gone
Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971 Disc 2
12
Carolyn Crawford
My Smile Is Just a Frown (Turned Upside Down)
Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971 Disc 1
13
The Miracles
Baby Don't You Go [Single Version]
The 35th Anniversary Collection [Disc 2]
14
The Temptations
The Way You Do The Things You Do
The Best Of The Temptations, Vol. 1: The 60s
15
Marvelettes
Way Over There
Northern Soul – The Early Years – 100 Classic And Rare Tracks (CD3)
16
Marvin Gaye
Ain't That Peculiar
Marvin Gaye Icon
17
The Contours
First I Look at the Purse
The Very Best of The Contours
18
The Temptations
Get Ready
The Best Of The Temptations, Vol. 1: The 60s
19
Marvin Gaye
One More Heartache
Anthology [Disc 1]
20
Marvin Gaye
I'll Be Doggone
20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Marvin Gaye, Vol. 1
21
Marvin Gaye
Take This Heart Of Mine
Anthology [Disc 1]
22
The Contours
Determination
The Very Best of The Contours
23
Chris Clark
From Head To Toe
Soul Sounds – Remaster
24
The Marvelettes
Don't Mess With Bill
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of The Marvelettes
25
The Marvelettes
The Hunter Gets Captured By The Game
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of The Marvelettes
26
Johnny Rivers
The Tracks of My Tears
Greatest Hits [Capitol]
27
Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
More Love
Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971 Disc 3
We revisit the Numero Groups incredible catalog of rare and obscure soul recordings from the 1960s and 1970s called “Eccentric Soul”. This series is a meticulous curation and exercise in unearthing hidden gems in the soul music landscape from old record collections, master tapes, and archives to discover unreleased or overlooked tracks by artists who may not have gained widespread recognition during their time. What sets the “Eccentric Soul” series apart is its emphasis on bringing attention to regional and independent soul labels that operated on a smaller scale, often producing music reflecting the unique local music cultures of their time. Our show digs into a number of releases that showcase a diverse array of sounds, styles, and voices, offering listeners a glimpse into this rich tapestry of American soul music, honoring the best of the day with all the rough edges you’d expect (and desire) with a sincerity of artistry and bald-face emotion. Bring on the soul here on Sonoma County Community Radio.
An eclectic free form blend of sounds featuring a variety highlighted by Memphis Minnie, T-Bone Burnett, The Rascals, The Miracles and Carole King…plus over a dozen others in our last show of summer 2023. As the walls of justice close in on traitors and seditionists, we lean on the hope that the constitutional provision that prevents their ilk from ever holding office is the key to saving democracy. Politics aside, the music this week features songs about baking biscuits, diamonds, shopping around, head spinning and what it’s like living here in the U.S.A. Friday morning’s Deeper Roots is a blend of classic and deep tracks designed to set the table for the weekend, right here on Community Radio for West Sonoma County and the world. Tune in, turn on but don’t, just don’t, drop out.
No.
Artist
Title
Album
Buy
1
Elvis Presley
Such a Night
Artist of the Century Disc 2
2
Carole King
Like Little Children
The Legendary Demos [+Digital Booklet]
3
Wilson Pickett
In the Midnight Hour
Red, White & Rock Disc 2
4
Clyde McPhatter
A Lover's Question
Malt Shop Memories: Save The Last Dance For Me (Disc 2)
5
Mark Knopfler
Donegan's Gone
Shangri-La
6
Mazzy Star
I'm Gonna Bake My Biscuit
Fade Into You [Single]
7
Memphis Minnie
I'm Gonna Bake My Biscuits
Queen Of Country Blues
8
Snooks Eaglin
My Head Is Spinning
Complete Imperial Recordings
9
Etta James/Harvey Fuqua
My Heart Cries [Duet with Harvery Fuqua]
At Last!
10
The Miracles
Shop Around
Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971 Disc 1
11
The Rascals
I've Been Lonely Too Long
All I Really Need: The Complete Atlantic Recordings, 1965-1971
12
The Monkees
A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You
Billboard Top Pop Hits: 1967
13
Steve Miller Band
Living in the U.S.A.
Young Hearts: Complete Greatest Hits
14
T-Bone Burnett
Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend
Twenty Twenty: The Esssential T-Bone Burnett Disc 1
15
Daniel Lanois
Sometimes
Hear Music, Vol. 10: Reveal
16
Randy Newman
Birmingham
Good Old Boys [Expanded] Disc 1
17
Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks
How Can I Miss You When You Won't Go Away
Original Recordings
18
David Lindley & El Rayo-X
Never Knew Her
Very Greasy
19
Nick Lowe
I'll Be There
The Impossible Bird
20
BR5-49
Cherokee Boogie
BR5-49
21
Dave Edmunds
Bail You Out
D.E. 7th
22
Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys
Ossun Two-Step
American Roots Music [Disc 4]
23
The Texas Tornados
Little Bit Is Better Than Nada
4 Aces
24
Little Willie John
My Love Is
Lone Star
25
The Champs
Tequila
Red, White & Rock Disc 1
26
Norah Jones
Creepin' In
Feels Like Home
27
Warren Zevon
Play It All Night Long
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (An Anthology) [Disc 1]
28
Marshall Crenshaw
Silver Wings
Tulare Dust: Tribute to Merle Haggard
29
The Mamas & the Papas
Dedicated to the One I Love
Greatest Hits
30
Stray Cats
I Won't Stand in Your Way
Doo Wop Box, Vol. 3: 101 More Vocal Group Gems from the Golden Age of Rock-N-Roll Disc 4
31
The Sandals
Theme from "Endless Summer"
The Perfect Day: The Music from 40 Years of Surfing Magazine
32
Betty Everett
The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)
Malt Shop Memories: Save The Last Dance For Me (Disc 2)
