Episode #84: Let's Straighten It Out


The majority of this episode waxes sentimentally for the 1970s and its flexible definitions of "morality," "prosperity," "commitment" and "reggae." Its cast of characters includes the self-appointed "carpenter of love," a man locked up (in his apartment), tin can people, instigating (trouble making) fools, night owls, blind bullets, truckers and gossipers. Not in that order, but close enough.

ArtistSongYearLabel
Set 1
Johnny Johnson & the BandwagonBreakin' Down the Walls of Heartache1968Epic
Timmy WillisI Finally Found a Woman1969Jubilee
Barbara & the UniquesTake Me As I Am (Don't Try to Change Me)1970Arden
The Bad HabitsNight Owl1970Paula
Bobby WomackIt's Gonna Rain1970Minit
Bobby JonesI Am So Lonely (In My Apartment)1971Lionel
Jean BattleI've Got to Come In1971Clintone
Tenison StephensBaby, I'm a Fool for You1969Aries
Johnny NashHold Me Tight1968JAD
Set 2
The Soul ChildrenHearsay1972Stax
Gloria JonesTin Can People1973Motown
Eddie & ErnieBullets Don't Have Eyes1972Daptone
The CountsToo Bad1973Aware
Limmie & Family Cookin'You Can Do Magic1972Avco
Willie HutchBrother's Gonna Work It Out1973Motown
Eddie KendricksKeep On Truckin'1973Tamla
Set 3
Stevie WonderBoogie On Reggae Woman1974Tamla
The WhatnautsInstigating (Trouble Making Fool)1973GSF
LatimoreLet's Straighten It Out1974Glades
Street PeopleDon't Leave Me Hangin' When You Hang Up1976Vigor
Gloria GaynorTell Me How1975MGM
Mel & TimKeep the Faith1973Stax
Set 4/Outro
Jeannie ReynoldsI've Still Got My Pride1976Casablanca
The Dynamic SuperiorsI Can't Afford to Be Poor1976Motown
3 Ounces of LoveI Found the Feeling1978Motown
Jimmy Bo HorneSpank1979Sunshine Sound
Timeless LegendI Was Born to Love You1980Dawn-Lite
Hot ChocolateEvery 1's a Winner1978RAK
Natalie ColeThis Will Be1975Capitol

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