9/25/2006 - Babysitter

Song: Babysitter
Artist: Betty Wright
Why this song is the current jam: So this one is a request, one more song off of the playlist I posted last time. All of the music I think should be pretty easy to find with the exception of a song or two. This one is perhaps one that is not as well known but it is the jam nonetheless. If you pick up The Best of Betty Wright on Rhino records, you'll find all sorts of goodies that you'll enjoy. This song just has this beautiful smoothed out beat with those backup horns just killin it the whole time. Betty is pissed off here (as she can tend to be) about getting jacked by her babysitter. Listen at the end when she advises the ladies that if they want to keep their man, they should get themselves some "Sizzle pants" and babysit their OWN babies. Sage advice on one level, in that everybody likes sizzle pants. Anyways, this song is crackin and it is great to dance to, so enjoy it. Thanks to Swifty for puttin me on to the Betty Wright compilation.

9/19/2006 - Stubborn Kind of Fellow

Song: Stubborn Kind of Fellow
Artist: Marvin Gaye
Why this song is the current jam: OK back home from many trips and with a moment to breathe, so here is a new post. This one by Marvin I have to thank Jerry from DC for reminding me of while I was out there for Jammin the Blues. I never played this song when I djed just because I hadnt listened to it in forever. Well, anyways, the song is the bomb, above all else because of that amazing hook, "say yeah yeah yeah, say yeah yeah yeah!" The rhythm is hard and driving but slow enough to chill out to, and just get your groove on. Listen to the song, listen to the words, I am feelin this.

Several people asked about the music I was playing at the Showdown soul party on Sunday night, so I said I'd post my playlist. Here it is:

Artist Song

The Marvelettes Mashed Potato
Billy Paul Me and Mrs. Jones
Four Tops Ain't No Woman (Like The One I Got)
Sam Cooke You Send Me
The Drifters There Goes My Baby
The Impressions It's Alright
The Marvelettes The One Who Really Loves You
Otis Redding Look At The Girl
William Bell My Kind Of Girl*
Solomon Burke Got To Get You Off My Mind
Sam Cooke Little Red Rooster
Rufus Thomas Walking The Dog
Albert King Crosscut Saw
Doris Troy Just One Look
The Shirelles Baby It's You
Young Rascals Groovin
Aretha Franklin Baby, I love You
Aretha Franklin Don't Play That Song (You Lied)
The Elgins Darling Baby
Gwen McCrae Rockin Chair
Jackie Wilson Lonely Teardrops
Martha Reeves & the Vandellas Heatwave
Marvin Gaye How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
Four Tops Baby, I Need Your Loving
Betty Wright Baby Sitter
Johnnie Taylor Try Me Tonight
Mary Wells My Guy
The Impressions Woman's Got Soul
Sam Cooke Touch the Hem of His Garment
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles You Really Got a Hold On Me
Sam & Dave Soothe Me
The Elgins Heaven Must Have Sent You
Aretha Franklin Since You've Been Gone (Sweet Sweet Baby)
Stevie Wonder I Love Every Little Thing About You
Chaka Khan Sweet Thing
Sly & The Family Stone Family Affair
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings How Long Do I Have To Wait For You?
Otis Redding Hard To Handle
Sam & Dave Hold On! I'm Comin'
Wilson Pickett In The Midnight Hour
Jr. Walker and the Allstars Shotgun
The Jackson Five ABC
Martha Reeves & the Vandellas Jimmy Mack
Aretha Franklin Respect
The Temptations My Girl
Diana Ross & The Supremes Baby Love
Fontella Bass Rescue Me
Stevie Wonder Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Marvin Gaye Stubborn Kind Of Fellow
Mary Wells Dig the Way I Feel
James Brown Papa's Got a Brand ... (Long)
James Brown Cold Sweat
The Jackson Five I Want You Back
The Sugar Hill Gang Rapper's Delight (Original)
R. Kelly Step in the name of love (Remix)
Sam Cooke Good Times
Sam Cooke Sugar Dumpling
Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs Stay
Solomon Burke Cry To Me
Stevie Wonder Signed Sealed Delivered Im You
The Temptations The Way You Do The Things You Do
Marvin Gaye w/Tammy Terrel Your Precious Love
The Temptations I Want A Love I Can See
The Shirelles Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow
Staples Singers Let's Do It Again
Stevie Wonder If You Really Love Me
The Spinners I`ll Be Around
Al Green Tired Of Being Alone
Bobby Womack That`s The Way I Feel About `Cha
Willie Hutch I Can Sho Give You Love
Marvin Gaye Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
Donny Hathaway What's Goin' On
Isaac Hayes Hung Up On My Baby
Curtis Mayfield Move On Up (Extended Version)
Aretha Franklin I Say A Little Prayer
Al Green I'm Still In Love With You
Lenny Williams 'Cause I Love You
Maxwell W/As My Girl
Curtis Mayfield So In Love
Curtis Mayfield I`m So Proud
Sam Cooke That's Where It's At
Sam Cooke A Change is Gonna Come