opal—brigit on sunday

let the drums speak

two nice ones from fatback, still bringing it on 1984's phoenix.

fatback—you've got that magic
fatback—the drum song

elkie

was first introduced to this lovely tune on a blackbelt andersen mix a few seasons ago. i was so enamored i had to message him and find out what it was. thankfully he's a nice guy and responded. i don't know all that much about elkie except that back in the day she was in a band with robert palmer and has been doing her thing ever since. i'll have to check out more by her as time goes on.

elkie brooks—learn to love

lo fidelity, hi concept

wreck small speakers on expensive stereos—over my head (disco)

country florist—we're starting now

feeling around in the dark

band of susans—hard light (at 33)

bailter space—robot world

shit, if i don't watch it i'll end up listening to bardo pond all afternoon

macho—not tonight (ettiem's maybe later version)

just noticed yesterday that jackpot has had a go at this one too recently. as i'm sure many have over the years. mine's more of the ride-the-riff-for-all-it's-worth variety, so if that doesn't scare you away, you might just enjoy it. and if you've never had the pleasure of checking out the artwork on the album from which this tune comes, macho's roll, do yourself a favor and seek. it's, um, something special.

recent thrift store find, and one i'm excited about. despite living in little rock, these artefacts of local history are still incredibly difficult to find. occasionally one pops up. this is on lee anthony's classic true soul label. not sure what year this one came out. late 70s? anyone? this 2-part jam is spread over 2 sides of the 45. be sure to stick around for part 2. things get psychedelic!

larry davis—down home funk parts 1 & 2

p.s. check my friend charles' blog for a little more on lee anthony and links to a few more tunes. charles got to hang with him a few years back on lee's 64th birthday.