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Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Another show packed with soul, funk, and disco grooves including tributes to two icons who recently left us. RIP Quincy Jones and Lou Donaldson.
Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough – Maynard Ferguson
Do Your Thing – Isaac Hayes
Inner City Life – Hackney Colliery Band
Jazz Carnival – Azymuth
Eva – Jean Jacques Perrey
Staring Over Again – Cheri Maree
In The Thick Of It – Ernie & the Family McKone ft Valerie Etienne
Benny’s Blues – Push
Taking It To The Streets – Quincy Jones
Girlfriend – Michael Jackson
Stomp – Brothers Johnson
JazzCazz – Dan The Drum Spalding & DJ Ronnie Turner ft Emma Noble
Fairplay – Soul II Soul ft Rose Windross
Time Of Our Lives – Alison Limmerick
We Need Love – Directions Band
Sunshine Of Your Love – Spanky Wilson
Don’t Turn Away – Donny Hathaway
The Shakedown – Speedometer ft Martha High
Hippy Skippy Moon Strut – The Mighty Show Stoppers
Get Lucky – The Getup
Nights Over Egypt – The Jones Girls
Never Can Say Goodbye – The Jackson 5
Running Away – Thee Sacred Souls
Forget Me Nots – Divine Who
Rain Forest – Paul Hardcastle
Caterpillar – Lou Donaldson
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Another dip into the Box Of Delights with some soul, funk and disco and a little bit of yachty grooves thrown in for good measure.
Summer Love – Prince Billy Wright
L.A. Soul – Johnny Lytle
El Barrio Strut – The Beat Maker
Funky Love – Ned Doheny
Do You Feel It – The Alessi Brothers
Mystery Girl – The Dukes
My Baby Just Cares For Me – Lou Hayter
What’s Your Pleasure – Jessie Ware
Club Level - 79.5
Don’t You Know – Durand Jones & The Indications
Nothing But His Love – The Harlem Gospel Travelers
This Life – Kendra Morris
Good Lovin’ – Al Mason
Bouncy Lady – Pleasure
Am I Black Enough For You - Billy Paul
Boogie Down (Get Funky) – The Real Thing
You Saved My Day – Cheryl Lynn
Guarde Minha Voz – Sandra Sá
Whodunnit – Tavares
Eyeballin’ – Heatwave
You’ve Got My Mind – Sisters Love
Say A Prayer For Two – Crown Heights Affair
Got To Love Somebody (Dimitri From Paris Remix) – Sister Sledge
No Limit (Extended Version) – Breakwater
Rendezvous – Will Sessions & Amp Fiddler ft Dames Brown
British Hustle (Album Version) – Hi Tension
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Mark is joined in the Westcliff studio by soul collector and DJ Lewis Mudford.
Samba de Flora Pt 1 - Romero Bros
Language Of Love – Jason Josuha
Trouble – Kelly Finnigan
It Ain’t Because Of Me Baby – Bill Withers
With A Little Help From My Friends – Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66
Too Many Friends – Maze ft Frankie Beverly
Heartbreak Hotel – The Jacksons
You’re Free – Brenda Russell
Over The Rainbow – Chocolate Milk
Who Do You Love – The Sapphires
My Guy – Mary Wells
You’re The One – The Three Degrees
No Laggin’ No Draggin’ – Renaldo Domino
Lonely In Crowd – Percy Thomas
All Your Goodies Are Gone – The Parliaments
Backstabbers – The O’Jays
I Found Out – Lady Lois Snead
Wear It Out – Stargard
The Spirit Of Love – Average White Band
Rockin’ After Midnight – Marvin Gaye
Sad Tomorrows – Marvin Gaye
Come Around And Love Me – Jalen Ngonda
Indian Rope Man – Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger & The Trinity
Stay Loose – Jimmy Smith
For Mods Only – Chico Hamilton
Go Ahead And Burn – Bobby Moore & The Rhythm Aces ft Chico
At The Club – Ray Charles
Morning In America – Durand Jones & the Indications
Life On Mars (Paul Simpson Funkin’ On Mars Mix) – Dexter Wansel
I Know – Thee Marloes
Running Away – Roy Ayers Ubiquity
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
More funky tunes for you to groove to from Mark direct from SFOBs satellite studio in Westcliff.
Watusi Fever – Dem Juju Poets
One Step Beyond – Cheeba’s Latin Bros
Drums Of Funk – The Preacher
I Believe In Miracles – Say She She
Witchoo – Durand Jones & The Indications
Night Life – Ronnie Foster
The Steaming Feeling – Bob James
Night Breeze – Bobby Lyle Trio
Desert Wind – C.R.A.C.
Maria Fumaça – Banda Black Rio
Lost In Amazonia – Tania Maria
Cia Samba – Juju
Sample Or Source
Crazy In Love – Beyoncé ft Jay Z
Are You My Woman (Tell Me So) – The Chi-Lites
Hold On To What You’ve Got – Evelyn ‘Champagne’ King
All My Love – Patrice Rushen
Eyes On The Prize – Dianne Reeves
Tranquillo (Melt My Heart) – Carly Simon
For David – Martee Lebous
Groovy – Alan Price
Someone’s Watching You – Commissioned
With God – Remembrance
Come As You Are – The Williams Brothers
Thunder In My Heart – Leo Sayer
Skinnydippin’ – Cheryl Ladd
Fool If You Think It’s Over – Elkie Brooks
Straussmania – Daniel Salinas
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Another episode direct from the Bombs Westcliff bunker. Mark plays the usual mix of funky grooves all on vinyl. And introduces a new show segment Sample Or Source.
* Dedicated the memory of Kate Johnston and Duncan Leslie. RIP.
The Routine – The Impellers
Just Enough To Get Me Cool – Freddie Waters
When It Comes Down To It – Minnie Ripperton
Willie D – JJ Johnson ft Matha Reeves
Weak Spot – Evelyn Thomas
Witchoo – Durand Jones and the Indications
Far Beyond – Locksmith
Hard Times – Baby Huey
Sugar Sugar – The Moments
Joy and Pain – Vernon Burch
Like A Ship – Leon Bridges and Keite Young
Love Potion Number 9 – Elkie Brooks
Looking Out My Window – Tom Jones
Sample Or Source
Holy Calamity – Handsome Boy Modeling School
Kashmere – Kashmere Stage Band
Love (I Thought I would Never Find Love) – James Govan
It’s Too Late – Billy Paul
Rainbow In Your Eyes – Al Jarreau
Dancin’ To The Music (Just Havin’ Fun) – J Eliot Robinson
Love Him, Love Her – Seawind
Long Time Coming – Patrice Rushen
Drums Of Fury – The Preacher
Think It Over – Carl Sherlock Holmes Investigation
Puppet On A Chain – 100% Pure Poison
Drums Of Funk – The Preacher
End Of The Beginning Of The End – Catch Up II
I Hope You’ll Be Very Unhappy Without Me – Esther Phillips
Love Is The Answer – Keni Burke
Sara – The Voices
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Direct from the Bombs Westcliff studio Mark lays down some rare groove, soul and funk joints to kick start the summer.
Calling Up The Rain – Gustav Brom
Bend A Little – The Supremes
Don’t Touch It – Maxx Traxx
Ain’t It Time – Queen Yahma
Remember Where You Are – Jessie Ware
Love Is Here – Jimmy Messina
Mother Of The Future – Norman Connors
All The Reasons Why – Angela Bofill (RIP)
It’s Over – Omar
The Bomb – Herbie Hancock
Too Tight – Con-Funk-Shun
Version Excursion
Spooky – Atlanta Rhythm Section
Spooky – Dusty Springfield
Spooky – Andrea Balducci
Kickin’ Back – Patrice Rushen
Esspresso – Marcello Cassanelli
Lovely Is The Day (Edit) – Eddie Harris
Who Found Who – Jellybean ft Elisa Fiorillo
Tossing & Turning – Windjammer
Shine On – George Duke
Cuidido – Gonzales
Night Birds – Shakatak
Serpentine Fire – Earth, Wind & Fire
Sideway Shuffle – Linda Lewis
Come Out – Johnny K
Good Thing Going (Put It On The Record) – Cheeba’s Funky Rock Ensemble
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Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Mark is joined in the Westcliff studio by Mark Falzon aka MarkFunk45 to celebrate 10 years of the show. Tunes were played.
The Catfish – Peter Herbolzheimer Rhythm Combination & Brass
Searchin’ (Jim Sharp Edit) – Roy Ayers
Stolen Moments (UFO Remix) United Future Organisation ft Mark Murphy
Cherry On Top – Lou Hayter
Prism – Say She She
You Can’t Hide From Yourself – Teddy Pendergrass
Ud Af Buret (Can’t Hide Love) – Gitte & Inger
Give It All Your Heart – Herbie Hancock
Love Is You – Carol Williams
Anything You Want – Another Taste ft Sarina Voorn
Going Dancin’ In The Street – Peter Jacques Band
Deep In Love – Tavares
So Fine – Howard Johnson
Magic – Circle City Band
Rumours – Timex Social Club
Version Excursion
Always There – Side Effect
Always There – Willie Bobo
Always There – Incognito ft Jocelyn Brown
Love Light in Flight – Stevie Wonder
I Know You, I Live You – Chaka Khan
Glad To Know You - Kitty Grant
Waimea 55000 – Jorge Ben
Lost In Paradise – Gal Costa
Pot Pourri Via Brasil – Tania Maria
People Hold On – Earl Flint
Mother Of The Future – Norman Connors ft Jean Carn
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Mark is joined in the studio by Lewis Mudford DJ, record collector and one time SFOB presenter.
The Girl Is Mine (Will.I.Am Remix) – Michael Jackson (L}
Grateful – El Michels & Blank Thought
Club Onna Thursday – Mndsgn
Head Egg – Peter Herbolzheimer Rhythm Combination & Brass (M)
Taking Of Pelham 123 – David Shire (M)
Sticks & Stones – The Mar-Keys (M)
Since I Don’t Have You Anymore – Kelly Finnigan (L)
Explanations – Gil Scott-Heron (L)
Who Is She (And What Is She To You?) – Madelaine (M)
It’ll Come Around – Patsy Gallant (M)
Easy To Love – Leo Sayer (M)
Love Me – The Impressions (L)
The Way Of A Man – Darrow Fletcher (L)
Gonna Keep Lovin’ You – Darrow Fletcher (L)
Version Excursion
Lady Day & John Coltrane – Billy Valentine & the Universal Truth (M)
Lady Day & John Coltrane – Nautilus ft Kei Owada (M)
Lady Day & John Colrane – Gil Scott-Heron (M)
Anonymous Love – Joel Webster (L)
No Achievement Showing – Ray Charles (L)
The Source – Joel Webster (L)
Wrapped Up In Your Love – Say She She (M)
Here To Stay – Jalen Ngonda (M)
My Universe – Shirley Davis & the Silverbacks (M)
Cry My Tears Away – The Heart Tones (L)
All Your Goodies Are Gone – The Parliaments (L)
Terrorize My Heart – 79.5 (L)
Lovely Day – Bill Withers & Studio Rio (M)
Maria Fumaca – Banda Black Rio (M)
Curto De Veu E Grinalda – Baby Consuelo (M)
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
From the SFOB Westcliff studio Mark digs into his crates for a show comprising exclusively of 12 inch singles. So expect some funk, disco, rare groove and jazz funk.
Life On Mars (Paul Simpson Funkin’ On Mars Mix) – Dexter Wansel
Party & Get On Down (Full Length Mix) – B.A.B
Reasons To Be Cheerful Pt 3 (Long Version) – Ian Dury and the Blockheads
Version Excursion
Expansions – Lonnie Liston Smith
Expansions – Citrus Sun
Krazy In Love (Maurice’s Nu Soul Remix) – Beyonce
Hit It Off (Extended Disco Version) – Qwestlife ft Teni Tinks
Falling Deep In Love (Extended 12” Mix) – Horse Meat Disco ft Kathy Sledge
Got To Be Real – Cheryl Lynn
Runaway – Loleatta Hollaway with the Salsoul Orchestra
Rescue Me – A Taste Of Honey
My Forbidden Lover (Dmitri From Paris 12” Version) – Chic
Your Love Is Good (Dmitri From Paris Remix) – Shelia B & Devotion
Saturday (Dmitri From Paris 12” Inch Version) – Norma Jean Wright
I Know You, I Live You (Victor Rodsado Mix) – Chaka Khan
Love Is What Stays (Henrik Schwarz Remix) – Mark Murphy
Little Sunflower – Freddie Hubbard
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
From SFOB's Westcliff studio join Mark for some great funk, soul, afro-beat, jazz and Latin grooves including a tribute to the recently passed Vladimir Svić (a.k.a. Funky Destination). There is also a return of the occasional series Version Excursion.
Wine Spot – The JB’s
Black Soul Brothers – Miguel De Deus
Cat Whip – Kerbside Collection
Aragon – Sure Fire Soul Ensemble
A Seed In You – Guida de Palma & Jazzinho ft Leon Ware
Rap-O-Clap – Joe Bataan
Samba For Maria – Norman Connors ft Freddie Hubbard
RIP – Vladimir Svić (a.k.a. Funky Destination)
Inside Man Pt1 (Soopasoul Remix) – Funky Destination
Come Back To Me – Funky Destination
War – Carla Whitney
Come And Get This Stuff – Syreeta
Go Up Moses – Roberta Flack
Version Excursion
Wade In the Water – Ellen McIlwaine
Wade In The Water – Harry Stoneham
Wade In The Water – Marlena Shaw
Afro-Beat – Nino Nardini
African Bushfire – Speedometer
I Go Shout Plenty – Fela Kuti & Africa 70
Rappers Delights – Sugarhill Gang
Happy Just To Be With You (Nigel Lowis Mix) – Michelle Gayle
Good Times – Chic
Tighten Up – Roosevelt Matthews
Soul Desire – Little Curtis & The Blues
Wahoo Wahoo Wahoo – Wayne Carter & the Organ Twisters
New York Streets – Cheeba’s Latin Brothers
Night Dream – Takumi Moriya
The Lope Song – Eddie Russ