The Parkdale Funk Show

 

 LATTE & LECHE [61:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (315)

DJ Double K would like to welcome Alvaro Fantastico to The Parkdale Funk Show. Alvaro Fantastico is one of Toronto’s best latin DJ’s and this mix that he was so kindly to make for the show proves it. Thank you Alvaro for gracing the show and being our very first special guest DJ.

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Playlist:

01. Yerba Buena- Rompe El Cuero
02. Los Dinamicos Exciters featuring Ralph Weeks- Let Me Do My Thing
03. Maximo Rodriguez y Sus Estrellas Panamenos- Mambologia
04. Ray Barretto-  Indestructible
05. Los Caballeros De Colon- Con Los Caballeros
06. Ruben Blades- Isabel
07. Los Exagerados- Panama Esta Bueno Y….Ma
08. Fania Allstars, California Jam- Vente Commigo
09. Ray Barretto- Ahora Si Que Vamo A Gosar
10. Cheo Feliciano- Anacaona
11. Celia Cruz & Tito Puente- Pachito Eche
12. Roberto Rodriguez & Ray Barretto & Special Guest Solo from Tito Puente-  Que Viva La Musica

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 Sounding Out The City Mix [64:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (282)

Sorry about the longer than usual wait between episodes. I’ve been terribly busy, but I managed to squeeze out a new quality mix. Here’s 65 minutes of some straight up funk, funky northern soul, and finishing off with some blues. All 45s! Enjoy.
Please send feedback to DoubleK@ParkdaleFunk.com

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Playlist:

1. Little Hooks - Give The Drummer Some More (United Artists)
2. Norma And The Heartaches - Hot Pants (Marmaduke)
3. The Village Callers - Hector (Rampart)
4. Willie Joe - Funny Thing (Pure-Black-Soul)
5. Earl King - Sweet Parade (Kansu)
6. Della Reese - Compared To What (Avco)
7. Brother Jack McDuff - Can’t Get Satisfied (Atlantic)
8. Curtis Green - I Just Gotta Get Down (Bold)
9. The Dynamic Eight - Sweet Woman (Atlantic)
10. Bobby Newsome - Jody, Come Back And Get Your Shoes (Spring)
11. Warren Lee - Underdog Backstreet (Tou-Sea)
12. The Jewels - Papa Left Mama Holding The Bag (Dynamite)
13. Brother Soul - Cookies (Leo Mini)
14. Chuck Carbo - Can I Be Your Squeeze (Canyon)
15. Betty Harris - There’s A Break In The Road (SSS)
16. The Barons LTD - Making It Better (Chimneyville)
17. Maceo - Got To Get’cha (House Of The Fox)
18. The Fabulous Shalimars - Funky Line (Rack)
19. The Coasters - Love Potion Number 9 (Parlophone)
20. King Curtis - Memphis Soul Stew (ATCO)
21. Hank Ballard & The Midnighters - That Low Down Move (King)
22. Cecil Garnet & The Fascinations - Bearcat (Calla)
23. Willie Hatcher - Who’s Got A Woman Like Mine (Excello)
24. Albert King - Cold Feet (Stax)
25. John Lee Hooker - Money (Battle)

 

 Gearing Up For 2008 [63:30m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (273)

 

 Gearing Up For 2008: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (206)

There’s one week left of 2007 so that means a new mix is in order to close out this year. Here are some of my favourite tunes that I picked up in 2007. Hope you enjoy and have an amazing new near.
Please send comments, suggestions and requests to parkdalefunk@gmail.com

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Playlist:

1. Joe Zawinul – The Soul Of A Village (Vortex)
2. Kay Robinson – The Lord Will Make A Way Somehow (King)
3, Little Dion – Yes We Can-Can (Capitol)
4. Big Barney – The Whole Thang (Grandville)
5. The Bar-Kays – Humpin (Volt)
6. Willie Tell & The Overtures – Soul Ranger (Chess)
7. The Dee Felice Trio – There Was A Time (King)
8. Lowell Fulsom – Tramp (Kent)
9. Freddie Watson And The Restorators – The Unlucky Seven (Eloys)
10. The 5 Spiritual Tones – Bad Situation (Sound Town)
11. Jarvis Jackson – The London Fog (Sims)
12. Ray Charles – I Don’t Need No Doctor (ABC)
13. Mel Torme – Comin’ Home Baby (London Atlantic)
14. Friend Chicken – Funky D.J. (Stone)
15. Lonnie Smith – Move Your Hand (Blue Note)
16. Bob And Earl – Harlem Shuffle (Marc)
17. Mary Holmes – Soul Brother (Nassau)
18. Thomas East & Fabulous Playboys – I Get A Groove (Toddlin’ Town)
19. Pretty Purdie – Funky Donkey (Date)
20. Lena Horne – Rocky Raccoon (Skye)
21. Don Julian & The Larks – Shorty The Pimp (Jerk)
22. Alex Williams & The Mustangs – The Thrill Ain’t Gone (Jewel)
23. Joe Frazier – Gonna Spend My Life (Capital)
24. Freddie Scott’s Orchestra – Hangin’ Out (Marlin)
25. The Emotions – Blind Ally (Volt)

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 The Jewish Christmas Mix [58:07m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (277)

Well it’s that time of year when the Jewish kids get lonely, go to the movies and eat Chinese food, yes that’s right its Christmas! But not this Jewish kid! I dug through the crates and managed to pull out some gold. Here’s a fun Christmas mix with some forgotten gems and some familiar tunes with a Parkdale Funk twist.

Have a great holiday and an amazing new year!

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Playlist:

Cheech & Chong – Santa Claus And His Old Lady (ODE)
Binky Griptite – Stone Soul Christmas (Daptone)
Rufus Thomas – I’ll Be Your Santa, Baby (Stax)
James Brown – Go Power On Christmas (King)
Lou Rawls – Good Time Christmas (Capital)
Albert King – Santa Claus Wants Some Lovin’ (Stax)
James Brown – Santa Claus Goes Straight To The Ghetto (King)
James Brown – Hey America (King)
Soul Saints Orch. – Santa’s Got A Bag Of Soul (Jazzman)
Lefties Soul Connection – Back Door Santa (Melting Pot)
James Brown – Soulful Christmas (Jazzman)
Kurtis Blow – Christmas Rappin’ (Mercury)
RUN-D.M.C. – Christmas In Hollis (London)
Hard Call Xmas – My Christmas Bells (Stones Throw)
Sweet Tee – Let My Jingle Bells Rock (Profile)
Jacob Miller – Wish You A Merry Christmas (RAS)
Jacob Miller – All I Want For Ismas (Top Ranking)
Coco Tea – Christmas Is Coming (RAS)
Ray I – Ahameric Ismas (Top Rankin)

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 Latin Soul Mini Mix [43:16m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (182)

Here is the second I wish it was summer mix on this cold cold Monday. Grab your beer, close your eyes and pretend you’re on a beach in Cuba. Enjoy this website exclusive all Latin 45 mini mix.

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Playlist:

1. La Lupe - Fever
2. Willie Colon - Che Che Cole
3. Bronx River Prky & Candela All Stars Ft. Zoe Velez - Agua Con Sal
4. Joe Bataan - Es Tu Cosa
5. Willie Bobo - Ain’t to Proud To Beg
6. Bronx River Prky - Deixa Pra La
7. Bobby Valentin - Geronimo
8. Bronx River Prky -La Valla
9. Joe Bataan - Jumping With Symphony Sid
10. Noro Morales - Soana
11. Pete Rodriguez - I Like It Like That
12. Willie Bobo - It’s Not Unusual
13. Tito Puente - Cochise
14. Roberto Roena - Te Lo Voy A Jurar

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 REGGAE RINSE OUT [71:30m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (300)

December started out with a cold blast from Mother Nature. Toronto got hit with a massive snowstorm leaving everyone wishing that they were in Jamaica drinking Red Strip. I decided to put down my funk 45s and make a happy weather mix of reggae and Latin 45s. Here are two podcasts of fun sunny weather tunes to take your minds off the wintertime blues. Double your podcast pleasure with two mixes!

Here is the first mix with some Jamaican island 45 vibes.

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Playlist:
Zap Pow – Lottery Spin (Harry J.)
Yabby U – Revenge (Prophet)
Augustus Pablo – East Of The River Nile (Big Shot)
African Zulu – Safari (Sarge)
Chosen Few – Shaft (Crystal)
I Roy & Mudies All Stars – D.J. Drifter (Afro)
Michael Campbell – Barber Saloon (Power Disc)
Ray I – Weatherman Skank (Black & White)
President Shorty & Keith Hudson (Pressure Sound)
Bim Sherman – My Whole Word (Pressure Sound)
Horace Andy – Problems (Pressure Sound)
Rod Taylor – His Imperial Majesty (Dread At The Controls)
Niney – Blood & Fire (Observer)
The Black Eagles – Sixty Minute Man (Peace)
Johnny Osbourne – Ready Or Not (Techniques)
The Jamaicans – Ba Ba Boom (Treasure Island)
Dandy Livingstone – Rudy, A Message To You (Trojan)
Prince Jazzbo – Crab Walking (Prince Jazboo Music)
Marcia Griffiths – Don’t Let Me Down (Harry J.)
Scorcher – Rub A Dub (Studio 1)
U Brown – Sound Called Fever (Manzie)
Barrington Levy – Blackheart Man (Jah Guidance)
Barrington Levy - Fuss Nor Fight (Jah Guidance)
Horace Andy – Ital Is Vital (Blank)
U-Roy – Tom Dunk (Duke Reid)
The Gayletts – Son Of A Preacher Man (Hour Glass)

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 Excuse The Hiss [65:40m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (280)

Brand spanking new funky soul mix! Enjoy a solid hour of some of my dopest 45’s, and just as the title says, excuse this hiss.

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Playlist:

1. Variations - Papa Was A Rolling Stone (Amouk)
2. King Hannibal - The Truth Shall Make You Free (Aware)
3. Floyd Smith - Soul Strut (Dakar)
4. Jackie Edwards & The Soul Maker’s - The Vamp (Daran)
5. Bobby Bland - Lover With A Reputation (Duke)
6. Pigmeat Markham - Sock It To ‘Em Judge (Chess)
7. Gene Dozier - A Hunk Of Funk (Mint)
8. Yvonne Fair - Say Yeah Yeah (Soulful Torino)
9. Tony Fox - Why Did You Lie To Me (Tri-Spin)
10. Rocky Brown And The Impacts - I’m Mad (Toxsan)
11. A.C. Reed - Talkin ‘bout My Friends (Nike)
12. Alder Ray Mathis - Take Me Baby (Jet Star)
13. Mad Dog & The Pups - Hip Squeeze (Magic City)
14. Daz’ Rene - The Back Street (Try-Hard)
15. Sony Raye & Fancy - Calvin No. 1 (Sportscene)
16. The Whatnauts & The Whatnaut Band - Message From A Black Man (A&I)
17. Jackie Rose - A One Woman Man (GSF)
18. Fred Lowery - Big Bo & The Arrows- I’m Sorry (ATCO)
19. Ray Sharp And The Soul Set - Earthquake (Sock & Soul)
20. Harmonica George - Get Some Order (Toddlin’ Town)
21. Virtues - Meditation Of The Soul (Andee)
22. Harlem Meat Compay - I Don’t Know Why (Cash)
23. The Soulful Strings - Burning Spear (Cadet)
24. Linda Lydell - What a Man (Volt)

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 45 minutes of 45s [48:02m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (296)

Just as the title says, 45 minutes of funky 45’s. Enjoy!

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Playlist:

1. Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66 – For What It’s Worth (A&M)
2. Al Gardner – Watch Yourself (Sir-Rah)
3. Harley Farquart – California Dreaming (Trousdale)
4. Mitty Collier – Help Me (Chess)
5. Rev. Erskine Faush – Let Him Fix It (Sue)
6. Jay Morton – Alligator Strut (Buddah)
7. Little Milton – Grits Ain’t Groceries (Checker)
8. Roddie Joy – I Want You Back (Parkway)
9. Mercy Men – Fifth Street (Gee)
10. Excell – So Groovy Pushing (Rare Bird)
11. Marvin Holmes & The Uptights – Ooh Ooh The Dragon (Uni)
12. Jimbo Jackson & Violators – Pop Corn (Brainstorm)
13. The Black On White Affair – Bold Soul Sister, Bold Soul Brother (Sausage)
14. Knucklehead – Bar-Kays (Volt)
15. The Maskman & The Agents – One Eye Open (Dynamo)
16. Love Masters – Love Train (Jacklyn)
17. Small Change – Steviano Italino (Bstard Boots)
18. Jacques Dutronc – J’ai Tout Lu, Tout Vi, Tout Bu (Disque Vogue)

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 Funk 'N Roll Mix [62:08m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (232)

Here we go with a brand new mix for all you head bangers out there. Be prepared for an hour of some the most funked out Rock ‘N Roll covers you have ever heard.

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Playlist:

1. Day Tripper – Ramsey Lewis (Cadet)
2. A Hard Days Night – Ramsey Lewis (Cadet)
3. Paranoid - Rolf Kuhn  (Basf)
4. Killing - The Apples – (Freestyle)
5. Just – Mark Ronson Feat. Alex Greenwald (BBE)
6. Cross Town Traffic – The Neapolitans (Acid Jazz)
7. Heart Break Hotel – Barbara Trent (Funk 45)
8. What Condition My Condition Is In – Betty La Vette (Karen)
9. Light My Fire – Rhetta Hughes (Tetragrammaton Records)
10. Hey Joe – Wilson Pickett (Atlantic)
11/ Day Tripper – The Vontastics (St. Lawrence)
12. Hard To Handle – Latin Breed (Funk 45)
13. Whole Lotta Love – King Curtis & The Kingpins (ATCO)
14. I’m A Man – Chicago (CBS)
15. Purple Haze – Johnny Jones & The King Casuals (Brunswick)
16. For What It’s Worth – The Staple Singers (Harmless)
17. Spinning Wheel – Shirley Bassey (United Artists)
18. Sunshine Of Your Love – Gerald Wilson (Pacefic Jazz)
19. Magic Carpet Ride – Sound Foundation (Smobro Buddah Records)
20. Don’t Let Me Down – Marcia Griffiths (Harry J.)
21. Marie Laforet – Marie Douceur – Marie Colere (Disc Festival)

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 First Post Mix [66:38m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (291)

Here is one of my favorite mixes I of the year. Recorded in May ’07.

Sorry, no set list for this show.

Enjoy!

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