Episode #96: Bright City Lights



We'll be spending the next two episodes in the 1970's, in fairly strict chronological order, so I can restore a sense of consistency in my life. This week's show focuses squarely on great R&B music from 1970 to 1974, and includes a smattering of hits alongside the usual deep diggers. Featured: some sharp kiss-off poetry by Wanda Robinson, a reasonable Jackson 5 copycat band, the theme to Sanford & Son, a surprisingly good vocal from a former Los Angeles Ram, and Screamin' Jay Hawkins doing what he does best which, you may not be not surprised to learn, is screaming.


ArtistSongYearLabel
Set 1
Mad Dog & the PupsFunky Monkey1970Magic City
Mary HolmesSoul Brother1970Nassau
The Groove MerchantsThere's Got to Be Someone for Me1970Suemi
The IntriguesI'm Gonna Love You1970Yew
Ann PeeblesPart Time Love1971Hi
Sitompul SistersAre You Ready1971Jubilee (Singapore)
Edwin StarrWar1971Gordy
Wanda RobinsonThe Final Hour1971Perception
Set 2
Kool & the GangLove the Life You Live (Pt. 1)1972De-Lite
MacondoBattery1972Atlantic
Marian LoveNobody But You1972Mercury
Satisfaction UnlimitedBright City Lights1972Hot Wax
Magical ConnectionGirl Why Do You Want to Take My Heart1972Solar Sun
The O'Jays992 Arguments1972Philadelphia Int'l
The Politicians feat. McKinley JacksonFree Your Mind1972Hot Wax
LexiaI Worship You1972MGM
Set 3
Margie JosephYou Better Know It1973Atlantic
Northern J. CallowayHeart of Stone1973United Artists
Ron & CandyPlastic Situation1973Inner City
Professor Funk & his Queens 8th Street Funk BandLove Is Such a Good Thing1973Chelsea
Lyn ChristopherTake Me With You1973Paramount
Screamin' Jay HawkinsAfrica Gone Funky1973London
Toby KingMr. Tuff Stuff1973Federal
Quincy JonesThe Streetbeater (Theme from Sanford & Son)1973A&M
Set 4/Outro
Rasputin StashI Can Feel Your Jones1974Gemigo
Rosey GrierYou're the Violin1974A&M
Rance Allen GroupAin't No Need of Crying1974Truth
Alisa ColtRainy Day in Heaven1974Mantis
Etta JamesOut on the Street, Again1974Chess
Average White BandPick Up the Pieces1974Atlantic
Stevie WonderYou Are the Sunshine of My Life1972Tamla


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