Episode #171: So Help Me Baby


Another entry on the Star Time bucket list (now available in pamphlet form) was a show entirely devoted to Southern soul, which this episode pretty much is. There are some quick trips to the North, but to be frank we didn't even get out of the car. This episode also owes big thanks to one of the web's great R&B research resources: Sir Shambling's Deep Soul Heaven, which I have used for years with utter confidence.

ArtistSongYearLabel
Set 1   
Carol FordYour Well Ran Dry1964Federal
Johnny WilsonPlease Be Fair1963Enjoy
Francine CarrPapa's New Bag Ain't Nothing But a Hag1965Youngstown
Geno & RabbitDeep in the Night1963TeemA
Lisa RichardsMean Old World1965Sure-Shot
James Hanns & the Soul EntertainersIt's a Fine Thing1966Raynard
The KittensWalter1964Don-El
Roger & the GypsiesPass the Hatchet (Part 1)1966Seven B
Alan BruceWhere Do We Go From Here1966Garrison
Set 2   
Frankie Pighee & the SoulettesSoul Feeling1967Soul Kitchen
L.H. & the Memphis SoundsOut of Control1967Hollywood
Hollywood JillsHe Makes Me So Mad1967Capitol
Marjorie IngramI Have No Right to Love You1966Bennett
James SpencerIn-Law Trouble1967Taurus
Little John BowieGo Go Annie1967Phil L.A. of Soul
LonetteStop! (Don't Worry About It)1968Goodgroove
Artie ChristopherHello L.A., Bye Bye Birmingham1968Atlantic
Sandra WrightUnbelievable1968Coral
Set 3   
Chuck McLeanMy Lover's Vow1969Back Beat
The MirettesAin't You Trying to Cross Over1969UNI
Stacy LaneAfrican Twist1967Excello
The RayonsYou Confuse Me Baby1967Forte
Scotty WilliamsFear1968Mona-Lee
Gas & the Funk FactoryEverybody Get Some (Love)1970Brunswick
James DuncanI Got It Made (in the Shade)1970Federal
Mongo & McCallSo Help Me Baby1967Audio Arts!
Shirley WahlsHalf a Man1970Giant
Set 4   
Bobo Mr. SoulHitch Hike to Heartbreak Road1972Hi
The CherriesWhy Don't You Love Me and Treat Me Right Because I Been Loving You For (a Long Long Time)1970Big Beat
Roger HatcherSweetest Girl in the World1968Excello
Bill CodayI'm Back to Collect1972Crajon
John Rootman HenrySay It1972Dig
Beverly CrosbyThat Didn't Stop Me1974Magic People
Al GreenHow Can You Mend a Broken Heart1972Hi

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