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Musical Episode
by george myers
All mixes are all vinyl, recorded live from two turntables.Irregularly (but consistently!) posting themed mixes ranging from funk, soul and reggae to folk, rock and experimental music.Each mix is usually about an hour and I'm going to try and include notes, relevant information and thoughts about the tracks featured in the mix. There's no 'hosting' or 'talking' during the mix, just the songs.Older mixes are at:musicalepisodes.podomatic.com(that's musical episodeS with an 's')Enjoy!
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The Classetts "I've Got To Space" (Ultra-Class, 1973)
oday brings an absolutely choice funk 45 on the Chicago based label Ultra-Class courtesy of the Classetts. Though billed as the Classetts, usually an all male group, on this record they joined by the awesome talents of Georgianna McCoy who lays down an absolutely searing vocal track backed by the...
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Marv Johnson “I’ll Pick A Rose For My Rose” 45 Gordy, 1968
Marv Johnson “I’ll Pick A Rose For My Rose” 45 Gordy, 1968 This song is definitely not for the weak willed, recently single or overly sensitive romantic types. I can say because in my coldest, darkest, most cynical moment hearing this song will shatter the illusion that I am a man of any spartan...
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Ruby Winters "Just Like A Yo-Yo" 45 Diamond 1969
Ruby Winters "Just Like A Yo-Yo" 45 (Diamond 1969) Please excuse some of the surface noise on this record, it's not the cleanest 45 in my collection but I have such an affection for it and it's not that invasive I felt like this song deserved some air time and it's also a good excuse for me to…
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Mamie Galore "It Ain't Necessary" 45 (St. Lawrence Records, 1966)
Where do I begin on one of my favorite 45s of all time? Well, first off you can look at the label and I'm sure your mind (if you don't already drool at the sight of it) can put together why this is sooooo good. Co-written by Jerry Butler, a mega-star (especially in chicago!), produced by Monk...
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The Intruders "All The Time" 45 (1966 Excel)
Weather appropriate track for everyone on the Eastern Seaboard enduring the lashing or licking that Hurricane Irene has been dropping on us over the past couple days. This is an early production/release by the soon to be massively famous team of Gamble and Huff on Excel Records which was their...
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Howlin' Wolf "Do The Do" 45 Chess (1971)
Howlin Wolf "Do The Do" 45 Chess Clocking in at just over two minutes this slice of electric blues sure as sugar gets a whole lot done. Sounding like a a recycling truck formed a marching band just to jam at double time with Howlin' Wolf talking smooth and easy (though still gravely and gruff),...
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George Kerr Orchestra "Back Lash" 45 All Platinum (1970)
This 45 is a little hard to put my thumb on, it's clearly coming from a soul perspective though the end result that ends up working it's way off the record and into yr earhole is something, in my opinion, all together different. There's a mod / hard soul / garage feel that I can't escape and does...
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Betty Harris "I'm Evil Tonight" 45 Sansu
This record is not much of a secret, Betty Harris is rightfully regarded in the top tier of (female) soul voices despite a limited discography. After a brief stint and some success working with the (awesome) Bert Berns in New York for Jubilee Harris began working with another outstanding talent…
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The Four Sonics "It Takes Two" 45 Sport Records
There's no Rob Base, DJ EZ Rock or Lyn Collins samples here but The Four Sonics put together a pretty rowdy little number that is, in context, definitely a great dance record. From the Ashes of the Velvet Angels (a group that credits their 45 with being "recorded in a jersey city hotel room"!)…
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Ruby Andrews "You Made A Believer (Out Of Me)" 45 Zodiac Records
Mississippi born but Chicago expressed Ruby Andrews (Ruby Stackhouse) drops an excellent middle ground 45 on us with "You Made A Believer (Out of Me)." Not unlike Etta James who was identified with Chicago because of her label but drew from Southern Soul influences, Ruby Andrews' Zodiac releases...
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Lloyd Price "Bad Conditions" 45
Lloyd Price "Bad Conditions" 45 on Llyod Price's Turntable Where to start on this record? Yes, this is Lloyd Price of "Personality" and "Stagger Lee." Despite some of the energy behind his version of "Stagger Lee" (which saw much more intense readings in my opinion) I never would have wagered a…
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Hey Little Girl by Major Lance
Every time I hear people talking about Chicago it's like "windy city" or "pizza" or "How is the acquisition of Marion Barber going to effect Jay Cutler now that they have a powerful play action?" When really people should think "Johnny Pate's arrangements" or "Curtis Mayfield's writing ability"…
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Jackie Lee "Oh, My Darlin'"
Here's Jackie Lee's 45 on the Mirwood label "Oh, My Darlin'" an extremely clean and beautiful track. Does an excellent job of balancing some overblown production (strings, backup vocals) and a driving beat to land perfectly in the center and letting the song rely on the strengths of Lee's voice...
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Yes We Can Can, Again
Blahhhhhhhh! A million moons have passed since I've last dropped a podcast and truth be told this one almost didn't happen. Anyone know how to get audacity to work on G4 Powerbook I'll be eternally grateful; I'm just not feeling Garage Band. On top of my gratitude, you'll get more podcasts!…
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Mixed Up, Shook Up World
Sorry for the length of time that has passed since the last podcast. I'm sure you've found other ways to occupy yr time on the internet while Musical Episode was dormant. It appears my laptop is cooperating now, so hopefully there will be fewer gaps and more tracks! Here's a mix relying heavily…
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Duo Dimensions Deux : Twinfinty
Part one of DJ Cashman and Snack Attack Duo Dimension mix.
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Took The Words Right Outta My Mouth
Back after a long unintended break due to a total PC crash and the learning curve of dealing with a mac laptop (still don't like it!) Pretty psyched about this podcast too, been meaning to do one of these for some time now. Almost all instrumental! Only one track with vocals proper ("Soulin' and...
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Deep Funk and Heavy Soul - LP Cuts
Special Dave Hilowitz Birthday edition! Pulled out a pile of LPs with a loose theme and started to realize A LOT of the tracks i wanted to play were really really long and as I thought about that, it seemed more appropriate that if I'm drawing on full length releases, i may as well take advantage...
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Billy Stewart Burger
Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrup-chip-bup-bup! Summmmmmmmmmmmmer Time! Been a while since I've posted a podcast hope you've been using your time wisely. Another collection of 45s for some breezy beautiful summertime rooftop listening. Mostly northern soul, drawing on a lot of Chicago talent (if i was smart…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
All mixes are all vinyl, recorded live from two turntables.Irregularly (but consistently!) posting themed mixes ranging from funk, soul and reggae to folk, rock and experimental music.Each mix is usually about an hour and I'm going to try and include notes, relevant information and thoughts about the tracks featured in the mix. There's no 'hosting' or 'talking' during the mix, just the songs.Older mixes are at:musicalepisodes.podomatic.com(that's musical episodeS with an 's')Enjoy!
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george myers
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All mixes are all vinyl, recorded live from two turntables.Irregularly (but consistently!) posting themed mixes ranging from funk, soul and reggae to folk, rock and experimental music.Each mix is usually about an hour and I'm going to try and include notes, relevant information and thoughts about...
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