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Soul Shack Saturday April 7th 

Well the Soul Shack continues to roll onwards and upwards. Last night we enjoyed a large crowd who started to roll in at 7.30. Although we don’t officially open until 8 as designated ‘warm up’ DJ I started playing from the off. Having an extra 30 mins means I can sneak in more stuff which is great. It turned out well as the floor was energised by 8 and off we went.

For me spinning the sounds at the Shack enables me to continue the policy of the legendary Samantha’s where we always played everything and concentrated on creating a vibe. It’s not about playing safe or just playing ‘big money’ toons allnite but playing quality especially if they are not known to the crowd or haven’t been heard for a long time. 

It’s a policy which suits me down to the ground as it enables me to rotate stuff I have and keep it fresh every month. Yes I play a number of ‘base’ toons but add different flavours to make it flow. Since I joined Tezza it’s become very successful mainly because the crowd we attract want this change in toon delivery and an introduction to stuff they haven’t heard. 

Every month I’m asked what a certain toon was and it’s very refreshing as not taking the easy path of playing the top 100 makes for a night with a difference in the same manner as the foundation of Samantha’s was created. 

It’s just play, no over mike use because for me it’s all about the music, that’s what it’s all about so I don’t mind about being the ‘warm up’ because I know I will get the response from our fabulous followers who support us every month so a big thank you to them for riding the Soul Shack vibe 👍❤️

What a great nite overall ❤️

PS: Next month a little change as it’s residents night which means the mighty Tezza and myself will dig deeper and I can get to play those 20 toons extra I never manage each month - it’s going to be special.

We will still continue our policy of no raffle, no buffet, no dance competition, in short no bullshit!
If you want to try, leave all your inhibitions at the door and pay us a visit-first Saturday in May.

Here is a flavour of stuff I played last night🎶🎶

Lou Rawls - See you when I git there - Phil ain’t WD
Marvin Gaye - Come get to this - Tamela WD
Bill Withers - Harlem - Sussex
Jerry Butler - I’m the one - Vee Jay WD
Deon Jackson - That’s what you do to me - Carla
Johnny Mae Mathews - I have no choice - Big Hit
Esther Philips - Just say goodbye - Atlantic
Don Gardner - Is this really love - Cedric
Lou Rawls - Dead end street - Capitol demo
O C Tolbert - Marriage is only a state of mind - Remined
J J Caillier - Pusherman - Jay-Cee
Prince George - I love too hard - D.P.G
Rimshots - Do what you feel - Stang WD
Mighty Joe Young - Suffering Soul - Webcor WD
Little Johnny Hamilton - Oh how I love you - Dore Demo
Sam Dees - Lonely for my baby - Unissued alt mix 
Albert Washington - I’m the man - Fraternity 
Clarence Murray - Let’s get on with it - SSS Int 
Otis Lee - Hard row to hoe - Quaint
Clarence Jackson -If it don’t fit- Valtone WD
Frankie & the Damons - Man from soul - JCP
Appreciations - I can’t hide it - Aware
Caressors - I can’t stay away - Ru-Jac
Ann Sexton - It’s all over but the shouting - Seventy7
Roy Roberts - You move me - HOF WD
Pervis Lee - You don’t care- Leeway album
Rudy Love - Suffering Wrath - Canyon
Traditions - Twinkle little star - A-Bet
Crown Four - Birth of a playboy- Lee John
Carol Anderson- Taking my mind off love - Whip
Billy Hawks - O’Baby I believe I’m losing you - French Stateside
Oliver Joy - Keep love growing - Big Deal
Matt Lucas - Baby you better go-go - Karen
Gloria Barnes - I’ll call you back later - Maple 
Barbara Hall - Big Man - Tuska
Lonnie Lester - You can’t go - Nu-Tone
Gerri Hall - Who can we turn too - Hot Line
Chuck Cornish - Tribute to Mohammed Ali - White Cliffs WD
Lee Garrett - Can’t break the habit - Alt mix Virtue studio acetate
Aretha Franklin - Save me - Czech Atlantic
Al Green - Let me help you - Bell
Jesse James - Are you gonna leave me - Shirley
George Blackwell - Can’t lose my head - Smoke
Hesitations - That’s the way love is (Inst) Unreleased 
Contacts - You gonna pay - Quadran
Cliff Nobles - My love is getting stronger - Test press
Little Ann - Who are you Trying to fool - Unreleased 
Toni - Try my love - Ten Star
Jimmy Moore - Church Street Sally - S.P.Q.R WD
Nelson Sanders - Mojo man - Rambler
The Crow - Your autumn of tomorrow - Inner Ear
Majestees - Take back all those things - Mutt
Gwen Owens - Just say you’re wanted - Velgo
Conquistadors - Can’t stop loving you - Act 1V
Lynn Varnado - Wash and wear love - Gator
Finish
Eddie Parker - But if you must go - Miko 

Nothing taken for granted at the Shack 🙏