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Motown Soul & Disco Selections II

July 30, 2009
motown

As promised, here’s Part II consisting of a few more of my favourite soul & disco moments from Motown.

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Motown Soul & Disco Selections

July 13, 2009
hitsville

Part I of just some of my favourite soul & disco moments from Motown, the label celebrated its 50th anniversary earlier this year.

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Max’s Mystery mix

June 30, 2009
Juke Box

For your listening pleasure, a mystery mix i recorded for Purple-radio.

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Clicky Sevens

April 20, 2009
lambrettas

For your listening pleasure a selection of Funk and Northern Soul sevens.

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Rahaan – Blue Line – exclusive mix

January 9, 2009
blue line chicago

Disco Love & thanks to The Chuck Brothers hook-up for another Love Unlimited exclusive, this time from Rahaan (Chicago).

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Norman Whitfield RIP

September 17, 2008

Sadly soul colossus Norman Whitfield has passed away this week. Well known for his work with Motown label during the 1960’s and credited as being one of the creators of the Motown Sound, he was also instrumental in the sub-genre of psychedelic soul.
A truly talented writer and producer responsible for some amazing music from [...]

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Stargard – What You Waitin For

August 1, 2008

Always more disco for your dollar at the love unlimited…
Stargard hailed from Los Angeles, California and are probably best known for their disco hit ‘Wear it Out’, for your listening pleasure we feature this little cowbell groover ‘What You Waitin For’ released in 1978 on MCA records.
Some well known samples for the spotters and relatively [...]

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Latin Polar Bear Disco

July 8, 2008

Here we have a guest mix from ‘professor’ Eddy, a regular to the site who has a show called ‘Soul Searching’ on Laid Back Radio and a Slow Disco 2 podcast.  The mix is called Latin Polar Bear Disco.  The prof explains:
The idea behind the mix was to put together some refreshing tunes for sweaty [...]

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Jackie Wilson – It only happens (when i look at you)

May 25, 2008

Jackie Wilson – It only happens (when i look at you)

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Al Kent – The Disco Joint – exclusive mix

May 16, 2008

Al Kent single-handedly runs million dollar disco website & is a self-confessed disco obsessive…Al Kent was born Ewan Kelly in late ’60s Glasgow where his introduction to music came early with gifts of kids’ albums from his record loving dad & a cheeky half hour in the record department whenever possible.
He quickly discovered and fell [...]

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Al Kent – The Disco Joint – exclusive mix

May 16, 2008

Al Kent single-handedly runs million dollar disco website & is a self-confessed disco obsessive…Al Kent was born Ewan Kelly in late ’60s Glasgow where his introduction to music came early with gifts of kids’ albums from his record loving dad & a cheeky half hour in the record department whenever possible.
He quickly discovered and fell [...]

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Rick James – Fool On The Street

May 10, 2008

Rick James makes his debut appearance at the Love Unlimited with “Fool On The Street” released via Gordy in 1979 on the long player “Bustin’ Out Of L Seven” & as a 7″ single.
A great sounding crossover tune that was big on the Bank Holiday Do’s of yesteryear. To read more about Rick’s life & [...]

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afrodesia – IntroDiscoMental Mix

May 2, 2008

The Chuck Brothers just keep on coming up with the disco-goods, once again the love unlimited are delighted to be able to feature another hot & exclusive mix by afrodesia
Check out afrodesia’ & Rahaan’ previous mix offerings in earlier posts. This latest afrodesia excursion is the IntroDiscoMental Mix – The Return of Disco K
That’s the [...]

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afrodesia – IntroDiscoMental Mix

May 2, 2008

The Chuck Brothers just keep on coming up with the disco-goods, once again the love unlimited are delighted to be able to feature another hot & exclusive mix by afrodesia
Check out afrodesia’ & Rahaan’ previous mix offerings in earlier posts. This latest afrodesia excursion is the IntroDiscoMental Mix – The Return of Disco K
That’s the [...]

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Al Wilson – La La Peace Song

April 26, 2008

By way of dedication & thanks to the wonderful music that Al Wilson provided over the years, here is ‘La La Peace Song’ produced by Johnny Bristol & released in 1974, the sentiment of the song still rings very true today.
All at the Love Unlimited raise a glass of cheer & shed a tear – [...]

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Better Days Mix by JJ from Six Million Steps

April 15, 2008

Disco Lover & member of Six Million Steps JJ takes his place in the love unlimited archive with a tight mix of disco, boogie & a few house classics. This mix sits nicely alongside JJ’s regular smoking sessions podcasts, you can sign-up for JJ’s podcast at the 6MS site.
If you have a passing interest in [...]

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Rahaan – Blue Line – exclusive mix

April 10, 2008

Disco Love & thanks to The Chuck Brothers hook-up for another Love Unlimited exclusive, this time from Rahaan (Chicago).
With a love of the re-edit & a serious collection of disco its a joy to host this mix. From the moment it starts you know you’re in for a treat – superb selections, old & new, [...]

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Charles Webster – Best of 2008 Radio Show

April 2, 2008

Something a little bit different for your listening pleasure, Charles Webster of Miso Records passes on through the love unlimited with his own personal selections from his worlwide syndicated radio show for a Best of 2008 retrospective.
Best known for his deep house releases, this mix offers an insight into the more eclectic side of Charles [...]

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Charles Webster – Best of 2008 Radio Show

April 2, 2008

Something a little bit different for your listening pleasure, Charles Webster of Miso Records passes on through the love unlimited with his own personal selections from his worlwide syndicated radio show for a Best of 2008 retrospective.
Best known for his deep house releases, this mix offers an insight into the more eclectic side of Charles [...]

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Genya Ravan – Sit Yourself Down

February 8, 2008

Here’s a chunk of soul from 1972.
Performed by the sugar coated, gravelly voiced rocker, Genya Ravan.

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Max and Jon’s Midnight Music Selections

February 7, 2008

Coke Escovedo – I wouldn’t change a thing (unique)
The Controllers – The people want music (juana) 1976
Personal Touch – It ain’t no big thing (p&p)
Zulema – Telling the world good-bye (sussex) 1973
Prince Phillip Mitchell – I’m so happy (atlantic)
Gwen McCrae – Cradle of love (cat) 1976
Alfie Davison – Love is a serious business (boot)
Jean Shy [...]

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six million steps & the love unlimited sound system

February 7, 2008

Looking forward to spinning some original disco classics & other bits from the Love Unlimited crates with Andrew (6MS) on the Six Million Steps radio show.

Listen live this Saturday 11.00am through to 1.00pm on Starpoint Radio
To put you in a disco mood here is the Special US Disco Mix (Instrumental) of “the Real Thing – [...]

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Stay This Way (The Lunar Dub) – The Brand New Heavies

February 3, 2008

Acid Jazz goes House.
From the love unlimited crates – another UK act with a US DJ on remix duties, this time its the Brand New Heavies with Dave Morales & Stay This Way, the lunar dub.

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Chapter & The Verse – Thank You To be Free

January 14, 2008

During the early 90’s many UK groups benefiited from US DJ’s being on remix duties, along the way it threw up some unusual combo’s & great results.
From deep in the crates, released in 1992 here is the ace Marshall Jefferson Mid-Tempo mix of “Thank You To Be Free” by “Chapter & The Verse”

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The Undisputed Truth – ufos

December 29, 2007

Once described as the perfect cross between the 5th Dimension & Sly & The Family Sone The Undisputed Truth was a 1970s Motown recording act, assembled by record producer Norman Whitfield as a means for being able to experiment with his psychedelic soul production techniques.
A number of their singles became minor hits, and many [...]

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Ednah Holt – Serious, Sirius Space Party

December 8, 2007

Where the sun sets and the stars rise…Sadly the Godfather of Disco Mel Cheren passed away yesterday.
If you like disco & soul it’s hard to imagine that you won’t have danced & listened to something Mel had a hand-in be it a release on Scepter or West End Records, a b-side instrumental or a Disco [...]

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labi siffre – I got the…

November 18, 2007

Everyone love’s a list don’t they?
Here’s what I played during my first slot at the pre-party for Credit to the Edit with Greg Wilson & Maurice Fulton.
1. Runnin’ – Pharcyde (Delicious Vinyl)
2. Youre The Man – Marvin Gaye feat Snoop Dogg (white)
3. Music Feel The Soul – Marvin Gaye Project (Choonz Inc)
4. Lickshots – Missy [...]

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frankie kelly – aint that the truth

November 17, 2007

From, Washington Frankie Kelly began his professional career as a session singer during the mid-70’s working with artists that including Herbie Hancock, Melba Moore, and even Richard Pryor.
In 1985 he released the popular, feel-good, Marvin Gaye sounding “Ain’t That The Truth”

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blue magic – welcome to the club

November 17, 2007

Hailing from the City of Brotherly Love Blue Magic formed in 1973 when former Delfonic Randy Cain went in to the studio with singer-songwriter Ted Mills.
Signed to Atco/Atlantic Records in the same year. Blue Magic were one of the earliest acts produced by Norman Harris & had the very talented backing of the the [...]

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Make Someone Feel Happy Today – Two Tons O’ Fun

November 4, 2007

Izora Rhodes and Martha Wash soon went on to release a solo LP on fantasy records.
A strong debut release with plenty of tracks to choose from it includes “One sided love affair”, “Got the feeling”, “Do you wanna boogie, hunh?” and the classic soul-spin “Just Us”.
It also has the feel-good disco slammer “Make Someone [...]

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