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Episodes
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
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Live from the Westcliff studio Mark is joined by his good mate and fellow founding member of The Sevens Syndicate Mark Falzon (a.k.a. MarkFunk45)
Skyscrapers – Deodato
Smells Like Teen Spirit – Blue Mode
Shakey Jakey – Takumi Black Nation
Love Somebody – Thomas and Taylor
I Want Your Love – Major Harris
Neptune – Congress
I’m Tired Of Being Alone – Patrice Rushen
Sunbath – Joyce Hurley
Before You Know It – Marlena Shaw
Watching You – Joanne Gardner
Love Is The Key – Learoy Green
On Target – The Jones Girls
You’re A Winner – Leroy Hutson
Do It, Do It – Rose Royce
Happiness Is Just Around The Corner – The Main Ingredient
Stay The Night – Billy Ocean
Saturday Night – David Morris
Got To Give My Love – L.J. Reynolds
So Tem Lugar Pra Voce – Aquarius
Don’t Go – Tania Maria
I Can’t Help It – Judy Roberts
Falling In Love – Surface
I Know You Will – Logg
Barely Breaking Even - Universal Robot Band ft Patrick Adams
Tropical Love – Angela Bofill
Sneaky – Dianne Reeves
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
From Ship Full Of Bombs Westcliff studio Mark delivers another show full of soul, funk, disco, jazz and Latin gems. Quite a lot of cover versions on tonight's show plus a tracks from some of his favourite albums of 2023.
Refractions - Jimmy Smith
Lazy Bird - Woody Herman
Whiter Shade Of Pale - Herbie Man
C'est Si Bon - Say She She
What You Won't Do For Love - Roy Ayers
Give Me Another Day - Jalen Ngonda
Do It Again - Terry Callier
Listen To The Music - The Isley Brothers
Georgy Porgy - Side Effect
Fio Maravilha - Tania Maria
It Don't Mean A Thing - Alice Babs
Desire - Francisco Aguabella
Hello (Haven't I Seen You Before) - Dianne Reeves
Relax - Painel De Control
I'm Alive - Sage
F**k Me Pumps - Amy Winehouse
Toe Hold - Ellen McIllwaine
Mississippi Delta - Bobbie Gentry
Flippin' The Disco - Pooky
Spice Of Life - Manhattan Transfer
People Make The World Go Round - Dee Dee Bridgewater
Astral Plane - Say She She
Lovin' Eyes - Janice Segal
Love Potion Number 9 - Elkie Brooks
Burning Spear - Carol Kaye
The Way I Feel - Henry Cain
Sookie Sookie - Grant Green
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
The last Box of 2023 sees Mark play some soul, funk, yacht, Latin and jazz-funk.
Windscreen Features - Matt Berry
Neptune - Congress
Free - Rhyze
Everybody Dance (Dance Version) - The Disco Maniax Band
Jumpin' Jack Flash - Thelma Houston
What's This Thing Called Love - Salena Jones
The Rising Cost Of Love - Elkie Brooks
Shine Like You Should - Melissa Manchester
Dig This - Cheeba's Prestige All Stars
Hip Street Boogaloo - Ray Lopez & the Juniors
Pow Wow - Manny Corchado
Use It Before You Lose It - Bobby Valentin
Can't Stop This Feeling - Carl Anderson
Joys Of Life - David Joseph
Runaway Love - En Vogue
Come Around & Love Me - Jalen Ngonda
Happy To Be With You (Nigel Lowis Mix) - Michelle Gayle
Give Me The Sunshine - Leo's Sunshipp
Stoned Out Of My Mind - Maryann Farra & Latin Soul
Spirit - Al Jarreau
Rockin' You Eternally - Leon Ware
Sara Smile - Daryl Hall & John Oates
Sanctified Lady - Marvin Gaye
Rapture - Jalen Ngonda
For Your Love - Gwen McCrae
Here Comes The Sun - Fat Larry's Band
Coming Down From Love - Bobby Caldwell
With God - Remembrance
We The People Who Are Darker Than Blue - Curtis Mayfield
Isn't It Something - Frankie Gold
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Direct from the Bombs Westcliff studio Mark plays some soul, funk and disco nuggets.
Respect - Jimmy Smith
Tighten Up & Take Over - Cheeba's Latin Bros
Memory Lane - Minnie Ripperton
You're So Good To Me - Curtis Mayfield
I Got The - Labi Siffre
For You Everything - Norman Connors
Boogie To The Top - Idris Muhammed
Dance To The Music - Muscle Shoal Horns
More Than One Way To Love A Woman - Raydio
System Of Survival - Earth, Wind & Fire
Jive Talkin' - Rufus ft Chaka Khan
Honey Chile - Brick
For Your Love - Gwen McCrae
Love Talk - Jim Gilstrap
I'll Get You In The End - Forest Sylvers
Migration - Creative Force
Ain' No Good For Nothing - Luther Ingram
Only Love Can Break Your Heart - Elkie Brooks
Njia (Njia) Walk - The Fatback Band
Reasons For The Seasons - G.Q.
Sing A Happy Song - The O'Jays
Money's To Tight (To Mention) - The Valentine Brothers
Party - Edwin Starr
I Feel Love - Donna Summer
Pop Pop Shoo Wah - Erotic Drum Band
Gone, Gone, Gone - Johnny Mathis
Your Love Is On The One - Lakeside
All The Reasons Why - Angela Bofill
Do Your Dance - Rhyze
Trouble - Say She She
You Be What You Wanna Be - Dexter Wansel
The Breaks - Kurtis Blow
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Mark is back with the first new show for a couple of months and we hark back to the good old days with technical issues and records played at the wrong speed. It's good to be nostalgic sometimes.
The Changing Light – The Ironsides
Stay Loose – Jimmy Smith
Can’t Get You Out My Head (Smoove Remix) – Third Degree
Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A Thing – Incognito
Can’t Say Goodbye – Bobby Caldwell
Keep The Love Light Burnin’ – Evie Sands
Inside My Love – Minnie Ripperton
What You Gotta Say – Hey, Hey – Cheeba’s Latin Bros
Hagolo – Mike Dogliotti
Sylvia – Arthur Verocai
Since I Fell For You – T Funk Collective ft Mali
A Little Mo’ Betta – Lucid Paradise ft Love’s High
Whatcha Waiting For? – Proh Mic & E Live
Secret Fantasy – Tom Browne
Jesus Makes Me Happy – Richard Hartley & Soul Resurrection
Rescue Mission – David Bishop
Talking In My Sleep – Barbara McNair
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You – Nancy Wilson
Sweet & Lowdown – Jackie Cain & Roy Kral
Virtual Insanity – Nautlius
She’s A Groupie – Bobby Nunn
Sho’ Nuff – K.C. & the Sunshine Band
What’s Your Name, What’s Your Number – Andrea True Connection
Another Weekend – 5 Star
Tribute (Right On) – The Pasadenas
Yes I Am – Michelle David & The Gospel Sessions
Reeling – Say She She
Fan The Flame – Barbara Pennington
Johannesburg – Gil Scott-Heron
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
The first in the Ship Full Of Bombs Sunday Sessions broadcasting LIVE from The Craftsman, Westcliff On Sea.
Live set of Funk, Soul, Disco and Rare Groove from The 7s Syndicate (Mark Lancaster - Box of Delights & MarkFunk45) spinning vinyl only 45s!
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Sunday Jul 02, 2023
Sunday Jul 02, 2023
A special themed edition of Box Of Delights where the subject is "The Sea'.
Beyond The Sea - Bobby Darin
Devil and the Deep Blue Sea - Mel Tormè
Wade In The Water - Harry Stoneham
Siren Sea - ATA Studios
Wooden Ships - Crosby Stills & Nash
Like A Ship - T.L. Barrett & the Youth For Christ Choir
I'll Never Sail The Sea Again - Detroit Emeralds
Battened Ships - Odyssey
The Sea and She - The New Rotary Connection
On The Beach (In The Summertime) - The 5th Dimension
Sails - Mark Murphy & Azymuth
Sky Islands - Dianne Reeves
The Girl From Ipanema - Lou Rawls
Supernatural Sea - Fay Hallam
Sailing - Christopher Cross