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June 5, 2012
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‘ONE FOR THE ROAD’ MIXED BY BSEARS

One For The Road mixed by BSears [ 47:43 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2298)

Back for his second guest mix and it’s another pure fire top shelf soul mix. DJ BSears (Brian Sears) resides in Austin, TX and currently hosts a monthly soul night alongside David Haffner aka. DJ Coolhands called,”The New Day”. BSears and Coolhands are set to travel to California in late June and early July and will be djing at nights “The Get Back” in Las Vegas and “Funky Sole” and “Funkmosphere” in LA. For further inquiries feel free to reach BSears @ brian.ross.sears@gmail.com.

Enjoy the soul

Playlist

Curly Myrick – It Be’s That Way Sometime (Q Records)
Techniques IV – How Can You Win (Twink)
Sonny Turner And Sound Limited – Now That You’re Gone (Musicor)
Soft Touch – Look Up Look Down (Century Custom)
Sunny and the Sunliners – Should I Take You Home (RPR)
Black Velvet-Is It Me You Really Love (Black Top)
Vonciel Myers-It Wont Be Easy (Gaynote)
Cynthia Sheeler- I’ll Cry Over You (JBs)
Bobby Shannon – I Get My Groove From You (To-Mar)
Stone Creations – Hands On A Golden Key (Fly-By-Nite)
Guitar Ray – You’re Gonna Wreck My Life (Shagg)
Frederick Hymes III – Time Ain’t Gonna Do Me Favor (Fab Vegas)
Little Sherman – The Price of Love (ABC)
Bobby Taylor – Oh, I’ve Been Bless’d (VIP)
Tommy Soul – I Need Someone (To Love Me) (Gaslight)

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May 6, 2012
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DEEP IN MY SOUL

Deep In My Soul [ 54:50 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1974)

I’m slowing things down with the Deep In My Soul mix. Here’s a little mix of some of my favourite slow burners, beat ballads and deep soul 45s.

Enjoy the soul

Playlist

1. Bobby Bland – Deep In My Soul (Duke)
2. The Royal Revue – Is It Because I’m Black (Garu)
3. Doris & Kelly – You Don’t Have To Worry (Brunswick)
4. Shirley James – I’m A Soldier (Gospel Express)
5. The Crowns Of Glory – Ain’t No Sunshine (Peacock)
6. Willie West – The Devil Gives Me Everything (Soul Sides)
7. Lloyd Henriques – Nobody Cares For Me (Lloyds)
8. Lady Margo – This Is My Prayer (M.T.H.)
9. Carolyn Veal – Your Love Is Like A Chain Around My Heart (Phil-La)
10. Marion Black – Listen Black Brother (Prix)
11. Jesse Potter & The Fabulairs – It’s A Man’s World (Big 8 )
12. Wendy Rene – After Laughter (Stax)
13. The Sensations – Please Baby Please (Way Out)
14. Jacqueline Jones – You Make My Life A Sunny Day (Load Stone)
15. The Charmels -As Long As I’ve Got You (Volt)
16. Johnson, Hawkins, Tatum & Durr – You Can’t Blame Me (Capsoul)
17. Dionne Warwick – You’re Gonna Need Me (WB)

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March 4, 2012
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BUTTER THAT POPCORN MIX

Butter That Popcorn [ 56:56 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2000)

It’s been quite some time since I’ve posted a proper sou & funk mix. I appreciate all the feedback and support I’ve been receiving and I promise to keep the mixes a little more regular. As usual I’m all over the place with this mix, starting of with some of my favourite slow burners and closing with some gritty funk. All 45s!

Enjoy the funk

Playlist

1. Bill Withers – Better Off Dead (Sussex)
2. The Persuaders – Love Gonna Pack Up (And Walk Out) (Win Or Loose)
3. Lee Fields & The Expressions – Do You Love Me (Like You Say You Do) (Truth & Soul)
4. Bettye Swann – (My Heart Is) Closed For The Season (Capital)
5. Darrell Banks – Don’t Know What To Do (Ever-Soul)
6. Nathan Williams – What Price (Grapevine)
7. Alice Clark – Don’t You Care (Acid Jazz)
8. Monica – I Don’t Know Nothing Else To Tell You, But I Love You (Toxan)
9. The Meters – Hand Clapping Song (Josie)
10. James Williams & The Ghetto Sounds – Wazuri (Ghetto)
11. The New Establishments – Slums Of The City (United World)
12. Jackie Thompson – Got To Right The Wrong (Columbia)
13. Shelly Fisher – I’ll Leave You Girl (Kapp)
14. Lou Pride – It’s A Man’s World (Suemi Records)
15. Darrow Fletcher – What Have I Got Now (Jacklyn Records)
16. Shirley Finney – Every Day People (Jas Records)
17. Hot Ice Company – You Ain’t Heard Nothing Yet (Lionel)
18. James Lewis Fields – How Long Shall I Wait (Top Pop)
19. Honey & The Bees – Love Addict (Artic)
20. The Sureshot Symphony Solution ft The Mighty Pope – Mr. Fortune & Fame (Sureshot Symphony Solution)
21. R.M.D. Band – Butter That Popcorn (Virtue)
22. Bus People Express – Augusta Georgia (Here I Come) (Hotpie & Candy)

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December 15, 2011
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CHRISTMAS IN PARKDALE

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Happy holidays from Parkdale Funk! Here’s a little mix of some alternative Christmas songs to put you in the holiday mood. All 45s!

Playlist
1. Cheech & Chong – Santa Clause And His Old Lady (Ode)
2. Binky Griptite – Stone Soul Christmas (Daptone)
3. Otis Redding – Merry Christmas, Baby (ATCO)
4. James Brown – Santa Claus Go Straight To The Ghetto (King)
5. Lee Rogers – You Won’t Have To Wait Till Xmas (D-Town)
6. The Chambers Brothers – Merry Christmas, Happy New Years (Columbia)
7. Count Sidney & His Dukes – Soul Christmas (Gold Band)
8. Rose Graham – Black Christmas (Klondike)
9. The Jive Turkeys – Funky Jesus (Colemine)
10. Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings – Ain’t No Chimneys In The Projects (Daptone)
11. Rufus Thomas – I’ll Be Your Santa, Baby (Stax)
12. Funk Machine – Soul Santa (Creative Funk)
13. Gary Walker – Santa’s Got A Brand New Bag (Jin)
14. Electric Jungle – Funky Funky Christmas (Nike)
15. Lefties Soul Connection – Backdoor Santa (Melting Pot Music)
16. Bobby Hollaway – Funky Little Drummer Boy (Smash)
17. The Jive Turkeys – Get Down Santa (Colemine)
18. Beakestra – Let The Bells Ring (Root Down)
19. James Brown – Soulful Christmas (Jazzman)
20. James Brown – Hey America (King)
21. The Soul Saints Orch. – Santa’s Got A Bag Of Soul (Hotpie & Candy)

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May 31, 2011
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THE GIL SCOTT-HERON TRIBUTE MIX

The Gil Scott-Heron Tribute Mix [ 45:34 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1854)

On May 27th 2011 the world sadly lost a true artist (I’m still a bit in shock from the news). I’ve had all of Gil’s albums on constant repeats since and put together this little tribute mix of some of my all time favourite tunes by the master.

Peace Go With You, Brother

1. Intro – The Ghetto Code
2. Who’ll Pay Reparations On My Soul
3. Lady Day and John Coltrane
4. Home Is Where The Hatred Is
5. Or Down You Fall
6. Fell Together
7. The Summer Of 42
8. Angola, Louisiana
9. Grandma’s Hands
10. Tuskeegee 626
11. We Almost Lost Detroit
12. Ain’t No Such Thing As Superman

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May 17, 2011
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DOUBLE K VS MOGPAWS

Double K Vs Mogpaws [ 2:02:04 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1632)

My good mate Mogpaws of Simmer Down fame moved back to Toronto recently from a little stint in Brazil. He ended up moving literally around the corner from me, so we decided to get together one rainy Sunday afternoon and have a meeting of the minds. He arrived with some delicious vinyl and we went 3 songs back and forth until we reached the 120-minute mark. I’m very happy to have for the fist time on this site a mix created by two people going on musical journey through the realms of soul, funk, jazz, Brazilian and Latin music.

Enjoy the funk.

Playlist:

1. Jermy Steig – Howlin’ For Judy (Solid State)
2. Mulatu Astatke – Yakatit (L’Arome)
3. Ray Bryant – Up ABove The Rock (Cadet)
4. Hugh Masekela – The Boy’s Doin’ It (Casablanca)
5. Guynamukat – Ghana Boogie Baby (Aromatic Seasoned Lard edit)
6. Budos Band – Rise of the Ancients (Daptone)
7. El Michels Affair – Walk On By (Truth & Soul)
8. Revelation Funk – Bear Funk (Gold Plate)
9. Syl Johnson – Concrete Reservation (Twilight)
10. Cee-Lo Green – Georgia (Instrumental) (Elektra)
11. Eugene Blacknell – The Trip (Luv n’ Haight)
12. Ballin Jack – Found a Child(edit) (On Track)
13. The Capprels – Close Your Eyes (Bano)
14. Darrow Fletcher – What Have I Got Now (Jacklyn)
15. Gene Chandler – I’m My Body’s House (Checker)
16. Bronx River Pkwy – Deixa Pra La (Latin Express)
17. Orlandivo – Ondo Ando a Meu Amor (Mr.Bongo)
18. Cymande – Equatorial Forest (Janus)
19. Geraldo Pino _Power To The People (Suzumi)
20. Joe Thomas – Chitlins And Cuchifritos (Today)
21. The Motifs – Baby, You Got It (Galactic)
22. Fred Wesley & the J.Bs – I’m Payin’ My Taxes, What Am I Buyin? (People)
23. Lou Rawls – Evil Woman (Capitol)
24. Lee Fields – My World (Truth & Soul)

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April 24, 2011
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TAKE ME WITH YOU MIX

Take Me With You Mix [ 56:31 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2025)

It’s been far too long since I posted a proper all 45 mix. Spring is in full bloom and it’s about time that I reached out to you with some funk. Here’s a solid hour of some of my recent 45 scores.

Enjoy the funk.

Playlist

1. Lyn Christopher – Take Me With You (Paramount)
2. The Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band – PIMP (Mocambo)
3. Audrey Royal – Super Sexy Soul Man (SRI)
4. Jack Jacobs – I Believe It’s Alright (Libra)
5. Wayne Carter – Wahoo, Wahoo, Wahoo (Aestuarium)
6. Little Beaver – Do RIght Man (Sadia)
7. Mighty Lovers – AIn’t Gonna Run No More (Custom)
8. Big Maybelle – That’s A Pretty Good Love (Savoy)
9. Dynamic Corvettes – Keep Off The Grass (Ru-Jac)
10. Florence Miller – The Groove I’m In (P&P)
11. Gold – What About The Chid (Fryers)
12. Dee Dee Gartrell – I Must Be Doing Something Right (Maverick)
13. Lavert Allison – Sugar Daddy (Elbejay)
14. Shades Of Sound – Honey (Stone Lady)
15. Jack Hammer – Swim (Soul Saver)
16. Gene Faith – Family Man (Virtue)
17. Honey & The Bees – Love Addict (Arctic)
18. Bit Of Honey – He’s The One (Shout)
19. Max Infinity – Love Makes A Better World (M-I-C)
20. The Mofits – Baby, You Got It (Galactic)
21. Betty Wilson – Don’t Give Up (Dayco)

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November 1, 2010
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‘SUPER PARTY’ MIXED BY SPLATTERMONKEY

Super Party - Mixed by Splattermonkey [ 1:00:04 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2517)

Parkdale Funk is very proud to present volume 3 in my Toronto Funk series. This new addition to the podcast features a mix by the mighty Splattermonkey! I have had the pleasure to DJ along side Splattermonkey and he’s one hell of an amazing DJ, an wicked selector, a great appreciator of 45s and one hell of a nice guy. I’m very happy to host a mix from a Toronto local who is not just a fellow DJ and collector but someone who I also call a friend. Make sure to check out his other mixes at http://splattermonkey.podomatic.com

Here are few words from Splattermonkey:

I used to be a bit of a lazy digger when it came to collecting old funk and soul music. Buying compilations seemed like an easy way to find those old funk tunes that I wanted to have in my collection. When I first started listening to the Parkdale Funk Show, back in early 2008, I felt inspired to start collecting 45′s. Double K would compile a lot of amazing tunes that I’ve heard on compilations but somehow, they sounded better on 45. So, with the help and inspiration from other collectors around the city, like General Eclectic, DJ Standfast and of course Double K, I slowly started to build up my funky 45 arsenal. When The Parkdale Funk Show started the “Toronto Funk Series”, I thought to myself, “I’d love to record a mix for this series but I have to record it using 45′s.” So, I waited until I had the right mix of funky 45′s to record for the series. Unfortunately, I sort of failed at my attempt because the third and second to last songs came from a 12″ album and a 12″ Ghana funk compilation but I’m still proud of this mix because it’s full of party tunes that have been getting the dance floors moving at my weekly basement soul party, Pass The Butter at Andy Poolhall located at 489 College Street in Toronto! This ain’t no regular party, this is a Super Party!

Shout outs to Sean Ward, who’s comic of the same title provided inspiration for this mix (http://www.seanwardsuperparty.com/) and also, to Double K for constantly providing great tunes, great parties and hosting this podcast!

Enjoy!

Splattermonkey

http://fusicology.com/event/passthebutter

Enjoy the funk!

Playlist

1. Sammy Gordon And The Hiphuggers – Upstairs on Boston Road Pt. 1 (Archives)
2. Al Green – Get Back Baby (Hi)
3. Stevie Wonder – Music Talk (Motown)
4. Syl Johnson – Different Strokes (Twilight)
5. Binky Griptite – The Stroll (Daptone)
6. James Brown – Mother Popcorn (You Got To Have A Mother For Me) (King)
7. Ann Sexton – You’re Losing Me (Seventy-Seven)
8. Alvin Cash Scott Bros. Orch. – Keep On Dancing (Toddlin’ Town)
9. Soul Hustlers – Super Party Part 1. (Linco)
10. Bobby Bird – I Need Help (I Can’t Do It Alone) (King)
11. Eddie Jefferson – Psychedelic Sally (Ace)
12. Charles Bradley and The Bullets – Now That I’m Gone (Daptone)
13. Archie Bell & The Drells – Tighten Up (Atlantic)
14. The Houston Outlaws – Soul Power (Westbound)
15. James Brown And The Famous Flames – Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag (King)
16. Yvonne Fair – Say Yeah Yeah (Soulful Torino)
17. Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings – When I Come Home (Daptone)
18. Sharon Jackson and the Soul Destroyers – Fakin’ It (Stark Reality)
19. Dojo Cuts feat. Roxie Ray – You Make Lovin’ Real Easy (Record Kicks)
20. The African Brothers – Sakatumbe (Sound Way)
21. Lee Fields & The Expolorers – Soul Dynamite (Soul Fire)

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October 18, 2010
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BIG CITY LIGHTS MIX

Big City Lights Mix [ 1:03:10 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2430)

It’s been some time since I posted one of my own proper 45 mixes, so I got down to business over the weekend and came up with the Big City Lights Mix. As usual I’m all over the place and I start out with some slower sublime soul 45s and move into some faster tempo funk 45s while throwing in some classic Northern Soul spins as well. Some of these 45s are a bit on the scratchy side, so please excuse the hiss on this mix. I hope you enjoy it – there are some big hitters here!

Enjoy the funk!

Playlist:

1. Mitch Mitchell & Gene King. – Never Walk Out On You (Prix)
2. Patricia Denson & The Soul Expressions – I Thought I Heard You Moan (Achillean)
3. The Fugitives – Love Com Down (Sandman)
4. Esther Phillips – Home Is Where The Hatred Is (Kudu)
5. Doris Duke – Woman Of The Ghetto (Sam)
6. Spice – I Need A Man (Cl An Thair)
7. The 6 Degree South – Loving You “Is To Far Out” (Six Degree South)
8. Cleo Randle – Big City Lights (Sta-Set)
9. The Soul Fantastics – Ain’t No Sunshine (Discos Latmenos)
10. Herbie Williams – Now That The War Is Over (El Toro)
11. Darrow Fletcher – What Have I Got Now (Jacklyn)
12. Big Ella – The Queen (Record Shack)
13. Explosions – Hip Drop (Gold Cup)
14. Diobolics – N^$&@#* Will Be N^$&@#* (Togetherness)
15. Andre Maurice – Be True To You (Bale)
16. Dee Edwards – A Girl Can’t Go By What She Hears (Premium)
17. Full Speed – Put ‘Em On The Right Track (Real Thing)
18. Etta James – Seven Day Fool (Argo)
19. Etta Jams & Super Pie DeSanto – In The Basement (Cadet)
20. Little Milton – Grits Ain’t Groceries (Checker)
21. The 4 Seasons – Beggin’ (Philips)
22. Brothers Of The Ghetto – Rockin’ Chair (Ghetto)

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September 19, 2010
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‘CHANGES’ MIXED BY BSEARS

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Parkdale Funk has something very special for episode 40! I am very happy to have the mighty BSears dropping in with a super soulful guest mix to grace this site. BSears has a mighty 45 collection and a constant digger so you know this mix will be nothing short of spectacular!

Enjoy the funk

Playlist:

1. James Wayne & The Soul Soothers-I’ve Found Someone (Key-Lan)
2. Ringleaders- Baby, What Has Happened To Our Love (M-Pac)
3. Impalas-Speed up (Capitol)
4. Curtis Liggins & The Indications-What It Is? (KayCee)
5. Bob & Gene-I Really Really Love You (Mo-Do)
6. Moses Smith-Keep on Striving(Cotillion)
7. Sly Slick & Wicked-Surely Is You Or Is You Aint My Baby (Paramount)
8. Bessie Banks-Dont You Worry Baby The Best Is Yet to Come (Quality)
9. Brown Sugar-I’m Going Through Changes Now (Capitol)
10. Ann Sexton-You’ve Been Gone Too Long (Seventy7)
11. Dee Dee Warwick-Where Is That Rainbow (Mercury)
12. Top Shelf-Doggone Baby I Love You (Spectrum)
13. Harmonics-Be Your Man (Seventy7)
14. Lee Moses-Reach Out I’ll Be There (Musicor)
15. Freddie Scott-Got What I Need (Shout)

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