Episode #38: Last of the Big Time Spenders
"Last of the big time spenders" is an ironic phrase, applied in derision to notoriously cheap bar patrons who spend as little money as necessary to have as good a time as possible. You know, sort of like this show. Rimshot. (See, I'm not even going to pay for a real rimshot. Times is hard.) Oh, but this episode is fun as heck. We have the titular comedy routine by Cornbread & Biscuit, a tarnished angel, an entry from soul capital Cardiff, Wales, a power struggle, a Temptation, claim jumpin', and a mystery woman who goes by the name of Janice. Also a parting glance from a late, great Philly soul legend and friend of this blog, Bunny Sigler. Rest in peace, sir. Down here we'll keep it loud.
Artist | Song | Year | Label |
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Set 1 | |||
Nappy Brown | Don't Be Angry | 1955 | Savoy |
Allison Gary & the Burners | Burn | 1964 | Royo |
Joe Mayfield | I'm on the Move | 1964 | Excello |
Leon Haywood | Baby Reconsider | 1964 | Galaxy |
The Peaches | Music to My Ears | 1966 | Constellation |
Calvin Arnold | Funky Way | 1967 | Venture |
Cornbread & Biscuits | The Big Time Spender, Pt. 1 | 1960 | Maske |
Robert Knight | Branded | 1967 | Rising Sons |
Anita May & the Interstate 5 | Tarnished Angel | 1968 | Audio Arts! |
Set 2 | |||
The Superlatives | I Don't Know How (To Say I Love You) Don't Walk Away | 1968 | Westbound |
The Mighty Marvelows | Talkin' Bout Ya, Baby | 1967 | ABC |
Betty Barney | Momma Momma | 1969 | GWP |
Gene Latter | Sign on the Dotted Line | 1969 | Spark |
The Soul Majestics | I Done Told You Baby | 1968 | Al-Tog |
The Linneas | My Baby Comes Home Today | 1968 | Diamond |
O.C. Smith | The Son of Hickory Holler's Tramp | 1968 | Columbia |
James Polk & the Brothers | Power Struggle | 1969 | Twink |
Set 3 | |||
Hermon Hitson | She's a Bad Girl | 1970 | Minit |
Spencer Wiggins | Double Lovin' | 1970 | Fame |
David Ruffin | Go On With Your Bad Self | 1973 | Motown |
Boobie Knight & the Soulciety | The Changing Game | 1972 | RCA Victor |
Eleanore Mills | Stop Accusing Me | 1974 | Astroscope |
John Edwards | Claim Jumpin' | 1973 | Aware |
Charles Mann | It's All Over | 1973 | ABC |
Diana Ross | Dark Side of the World | 1970 | Motown |
Set 4/Outro | |||
Rita Jean Bodine | Pacified | 1974 | 20th Century |
The Hues Corporation | Into My Music | 1974 | RCA Victor |
Skull Snaps | My Hang Up is You | 1973 | GSF |
First Choice | Hustler Bill | 1974 | Philly Groove |
Skip Mahoney | Janice | 1980 | Salsoul |
Cissy Houston | Love is Holding On | 1977 | Private Stock |
Bunny Sigler | That's How Long I'll Be Loving You | 1974 | Philadelphia Int'l |
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