Hidden Gems

This week's show is a Prince Phillip Mitchell special with music from the man, including both sides of the forthcoming new single, plus cover versions of his compositions by Bobby Womack, Mary Wells, Bettye Swann, Cissy Houston, Ray Barretto, Katie Love & The Four Shades of Black and Erma Coffee.

New podcast available here with tributes to Alfie Davison and Jessica Cleaves: https://taylorws.podomatic.com/entry/2014-05-12T09_03_13-07_00 ARETHA FRANKLIN YOU GOTALL THE ACES. COOKIN’ ON 3 BURNERS THIS GIRL. FOUR FLIGHTS ALL I WANT IS YOU. G.C. CAMERON LIVE FOR LOVE. IRMA THOMAS I’M SO IN LOVE. LIZ LANDS DON’T SHUT ME OUT. CICERO BLAKE SAD FEELING. JOHNNY MOORE I’M ONLY HALF A MAN WITHOUT YOUR LOVE. NELSON SANDERS IT’S REAL. DEBRA ANDERSON FUNNY HOW WE’VE CHANGED PLACES. DIONNE WARWICK MAKE A LITTLE LOVE TO ME. ALFIE DAVISON LOVE IS SERIOUS BUSINESS. EARTH, WIND & FIRE I’D RATHER HAVE YOU. PORGY & THE MONARCHS THAT GIRL. MARY LOVE POWER OF YOUR LOVE. J.J. BARNES WISHFUL THINKING. BETTYE SWANN TIME TO SAY GOODBYE.

This week's Hidden Gems has quality tunes from Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick, Earth, Wind & Fire, G.C. Cameron, Irma Thomas, J.J. Barnes, Bettye Swann, Johnny Moore, Mary Love, Cicero Blake, Liz Lands, Nelson Sanders, Four Flights, Cookin' On 3 Burners, Alfie Davison, Porgy & The Monarchs and Debra Anderson.

This week it's a 60s and Northern Soul special. https://taylorws.podomatic.com/entry/2014-05-06T08_40_48-07_00 EARL JACKSON SOUL SELF SATISFACTION. BOBBY BLAND SHOES. EDWIN STARR YOU’RE MY MELLOW. ALICE CLARK YOU HIT ME (RIGHT WHERE IT HURT ME). BETTY EVERETT YOU’RE FALLING IN LOVE. THE STEVE KARMEN BIG BAND FEAT. JIMMY RADCLIFFE BREAKAWAY. TY KARIM YOU JUSTDON’T KNOW. JOETEX I WANNA BE FREE. CHARMELLS SEA SHELL. DEON JACKSON THAT’S WHAT YOU DO TO ME. DEON JACKSON OOH BABY. BARBARA LEWIS ANYWAY. CLYDE MCPHATTER PLEASE GIVE ME ONE MORE CHANCE. THE NATURAL FOUR I THOUGHT YOU WERE MINE. SAM WILLIAMS LOVE SLIPPED THROUGH MY FINGERS. MARVA JOSIE DON’T. ALEXANDER PATTON A LIL’ LOVIN’ SOMETIMES. BUDDY SMITH WHEN YOU LOSE THE ONE YOU LOVE. ANDREA HENRY I NEED YOU LIKE A BABY. THE SUPREMES YOU’VE GOT TO PAY THE PRICE. PORGY & THE MONARCHS IF IT’S FOR REAL BABY. GENE MCDANIELS WALK WITH A WINNER.

Here's my latest podcast paying tribute to Frankie Knuckles and Gil Askey. https://taylorws.podomatic.com/entry/2014-04-28T10_00_00-07_00 FRANKIE KNUCKLES FEAT. SHELTON BECTON IT’S HARD SOMETIMES. CURTIS MAYFIELD YOU’RE SO GOOD TO ME. LINDA CLIFFORD FROM NOW ON. KENI BURKE NEVER STOP LOVING ME. GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS THE BOY FROM CROSSTOWN. FRANKIE KNUCKLES FEAT. ADEVA YOU’RE NUMBER ONE (IN MY BOOK). LAWRENCE PAYTON TELL ME YOU LOVE ME (LOVE SOUNDS). THE JONES GIRLS WILL YOU BE THERE? THE STAPLE SINGERS LET’S DO IT AGAIN. FRANKIE KNUCKLES FEAT. LISA MICHAELIS RAIN FALLS. LEROY HUTSON WHERE DID LOVE GO? FRANKIE KNUCKLES FEAT. SHELTON BECTON & THE VOICES OF DM SOON I WILL BE DONE.

This week I'm paying tribute to trombonist Wayne Henderson https://taylorws.podomatic.com/entry/2014-04-22T02_53_02-07_00 THE CRUSADERS KEEP THAT SAME OLD FEELING. RONNIE LAWS & PRESSURE ALWAYS THERE. THE MCCRARYS LOVE ON A SUMMER NIGHT. ROY AYERS & WAYNE HENDERSON FOR REAL. THE JAZZ CRUSADERS THE YOUNG RABBITS. ESTHER PHILLIPS YOU THINK OF HIM (YOU THINK OF HER). BOBBY LYLE GOOD INSIDE. WAYNE HENDERSON FEAT. RON BANKS DANCIN’ LOVE AFFAIR. WAYNE HENDERSON I’M STAYING FOREVER. SIDE EFFECT I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. FATHER’S CHILDREN HOLLYWOOD DREAMING. SMOKE SUNSHINE, ROSES AND RAINBOWS. THE CRUSADERS STOMP ANDBUCK DANCE.

This week I'm paying tribute to Wayne Henderson of The (Jazz) Crusaders. In addition to tracks from the group and solo work there's collaborations with Roy Ayers, Esther Phillips, Ronnie Laws, Side Effect, The McCrarys, Bobby Lyle, Father's Children and Smoke.

Here's my 200th episode of Hidden Gems featuring some all-time favourites. https://taylorws.podomatic.com/entry/2014-04-14T07_23_54-07_00 NDUGU & THE CHOCOLATE JAM CO. COME INTO MY LIFE AGAIN. LAMONT DOZIER IN A WILD FRAME OF MIND. MARGIE JOSEPH COME ON BACK TO ME LOVER. SHIRLEY BROWN I NEED SOMEBODY TO LOVE ME. LATIMORE SOMETHIN’ ‘BOUT CHA. LYN COLLINS HOW LONG CAN I KEEP IT UP? LEW KIRTON NEWYORKCITY. MERRY CLAYTON EMOTION. THE DRAMATICS SHE’S A RAINMAKER. BETTYE SWANN HEADING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. CHUCK JACKSON I’M YOUR MAN. BARBARA LEWIS MAKE ME YOUR BABY. THE MIRACLES WHERE ARE YOU GOING TO MY LOVE? THE CONTROLLERS SOMEBODY’S GOTTA WIN, SOMEBODY’S GOTTA LOSE.

My 200th Hidden Gems is a personal selection of favourites from Lamont Dozier, The Miracles, Shirley Brown, Chuck Jackson, The Dramatics, Margie Joseph, The Controllers, Bettye Swann, Latimore, Lyn Collins, Lew Kirton, Barbara Lewis, Merry Clayton, Ndugu & The Chocolate Jam Co. It's on www.fcumradio.co.uk Saturday and Sunday at 9pm.

The Dramatics are my featured act this week. https://taylorws.podomatic.com/entry/2014-04-07T09_43_29-07_00 THE DRAMATICS WHATCHA SEE IS WHATCHA GET. ARETHA FRANKLIN (IT’S JUST) YOUR LOVE. DAVID RUFFIN DON’T YOU GO HOME. LINDA JONES YOU CAN’T TAKE IT. THE DYNAMICS BINGO. PERCY FAITH & HIS ORCHESTRA FIRST LIGHT. JEFF LORBER FEAT. ERIC BENET & PAULA COLE THE OTHER SIDE OF THE HEART. RANDY CHOICE FEAT. JEAN CARNE SINCE YOU CAME MY WAY. LAVERNA MASON DELIVERANCE. THE DRAMATICS SINCE I’VE BEEN IN LOVE. JENNIFER HOLLIDAY ARE YOU LEAVING ME? KENNY LATTIMORE THAT’S THE WAY LOVE IS. THE FIVE DU-TONES SHAKE A TAIL FEATHER. THE DRAMATICS WELCOME BACK HOME.

The Dramatics are the featured act this week plus there are top quality tunes by Aretha Franklin, Kenny Lattimore, Jennifer Holliday, David Ruffin, Jean Carn with Randy Choice (!), Linda Jones, Jeff Lorber feat. Eric Benet, Laverna Mason and more.

Fourth Anniversary podcast is a downtempo special. https://taylorws.podomatic.com/entry/2014-03-31T09_10_25-07_00 SAM DEES TROUBLED CHILD. LES MCCANN SO YOUR LOVE FINALLY RAN OUT FOR ME. GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS WE’VE GOT SUCH A MELLOW LOVE. ARETHA FRANKLIN OH BABY. THE DRAMATICS SAY THE WORD. THE PERSUADERS BEST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED TO ME. LOLEATTA HOLLOWAY THIS MAN’S ARMS. BETTY WILLIS AIN’T GONNA DO YOU NO GOOD. ARTHUR CONLEY THIS LOVE OF MINE. DAVID RUFFIN I LET LOVE SLIP AWAY. JUDY WHITE I’LL CRY. JOHNNIE TAYLOR SOUL FILLET. MARTHA REEVES LOVE STRONG ENOUGH TO MOVE MOUNTAINS. JERRY BUTLER I THINK THAT SHE’S IN LOVE. BEN E. KING DROP MY HEART OFF (ON YOUR WAY OUT THE DOOR).

This week's Hidden Gems is a 4th anniversary special with music from Aretha Franklin, Sam Dees, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Jerry Butler, The Dramatics, Loleatta Holloway, Johnnie Taylor, Martha Reeves, Ben E. King, David Ruffin, The Persuaders and more.

Bloodstone is the featured act on this week's podcast. https://taylorws.podomatic.com/entry/2014-03-24T10_00_00-07_00 BLOODSTONE MY LOVE GROWS STRONGER. INCOGNITO FEAT. JOCELYN BROWN IT AIN’T EASY. SPYDER TURNER I CAN’T MAKE IT ANYMORE. THE IMPRESSIONS I’M SO PROUD. THE SISTERS LOVE TRY IT, YOU’LL LIKE IT. THE SINCERES DON’T WASTE MY TIME. THE RONETTES BABY, I LOVE YOU. THE DYNAMITES FEAT. CHARLES WALKER STILL CAN’T GET YOU OUT OF MY HEART. DIANNE REEVES FEAT. ROBERT GLASPER DREAMS. BLOODSTONE WE GO A LONG WAY BACK. RHIAN AYANA IVORY MOON. GREGORY PORTER NO LOVE DYING. LAURA LEE LOVE MORE THAN PRIDE. BLOODSTONE GIVE ME YOUR HEART.

Hidden Gems features Bloodstone aka The Sinceres, plus there are killer cuts by Incognito, Gregory Porter, The Impressions, Dianne Reeves, Spyder Turner, Laura Lee, The Sisters Love, The Ronettes, The Dynamites feat. Charles Waker and Rhian Ayana.

This week's podcast is a Norman Connors & Michael Henderson special. https://taylorws.podomatic.com/entry/2014-03-18T07_24_56-07_00 NORMAN CONNORS TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT. NORMAN CONNORS WOULDN’T YOU LIKE TO SEE? NORMAN CONNORS ONCE I’VE BEEN THERE. MICHAEL HENDERSON IN THE NIGHT TIME. NORMAN CONNORS MOTHER OF THE FUTURE. NORMAN CONNORS THIS IS YOUR LIFE. MICHAEL HENDERSON FEAT. ROBERTA FLACK AT THE CONCERT. NORMAN CONNORS STELLA. NORMAN CONNORS BE THERE IN THE MORNING. MICHAEL HENDERSON LET ME LOVE YOU. AQUARIAN DREAM YOU’RE A STAR. NORMAN CONNORS FEAT. MICHAEL HENDERSON YOU ARE MY STARSHIP.

Stevie Wonder is my featured artist on this week's podcast. https://taylorws.podomatic.com/entry/2014-03-11T04_29_06-07_00 STEVIE WONDER LIGHT MY FIRE. MARLENA SHAW LOOKING THROUGH THE EYES OF LOVE. THE REFLECTIONS THREE STEPS FROM TRUE LOVE. DEBRA DEBS LOVE GALORE. STEVIE WONDER HEY LOVE. ALFIE SILAS STAY WITH ME. KENNY LATTIMORE CLIMB THE MOUNTAIN. RENE ONE MORE DAY. STEVIE WONDER ROCKET LOVE. THE KITTENS HOW LONG (CAN I GO ON)? AL WILSON TOUCH AND GO. QUINCY JONES IF I EVER LOSE THIS HEAVEN. JEAN DUSHON I LET YOU WALK AWAY. STEVIE WONDER SUPERWOMAN.

Ruby Andrews steps into the spotlight as this week's featured artist and there's a tribute to Floyd Taylor. https://taylorws.podomatic.com/entry/2014-03-03T10_39_09-08_00 RUBY ANDREWS I GOT A BONE TO PICK WITH YOU. MYTH MICHAELS PUSH IT. DONNY HATHAWAY SUNSHINE OVER SHOWERS. SYLVIA ST.CLAIRE IS HE ALRIGHT? RUBY ANDREWS CASANOVA (YOUR PLAYING DAYS ARE OVER). DIANNE REEVES FEAT. GREGORY PORTER SATIATED (I’VE BEEN WAITING). MICHAEL SAUER VS PHONEHEADS FEAT. BILL RAMSAY WHY AND HOW. ENCHANTMENT LOVE STRUCK. RUBY ANDREWS MERRY-GO-ROUND. FLOYD TAYLOR WHEN WE TOUCH. FLOYD TAYLOR MISUNDERSTANDING. F.B.I. LET ME LOVE YOU. RUBY ANDREWS I GUESS THAT DON’T MAKE ME A LOSER. SWAMP DOGG KNOWING I’M PLEASING ME AND YOU. THE INSPIRATIONS YOUR WISH IS MY COMMAND. RUBY ANDREWS I LET HIM TAKE ME (IN HIS ARMS).

Ruby Andrews steps into the spotlight as this week's featured artist. There's new music from Dianne Reeves & Gregory Porter, a tribute to Floyd Taylor plus quality oldies by Donny Hathaway, Enchantment, Swamp Dogg, The Inspirations, Sylvia St. Claire, F.B.I. and Myth Michaels. See below for times.

Little Milton straps on his guitar and steps up to the mic as this week's featured artist. https://taylorws.podomatic.com/entry/2014-02-24T09_19_31-08_00 LITTLE MILTON GRITS AIN’T GROCERIES. STATE DEPARTMENT SLOW LOVE. WATERGATES DIAMOND CHILD. SAM DEES & BETTYE SWANN JUST AS SURE. LITTLE MILTON I’LL NEVER TURN MY BACK ON YOU. JENNIFER HOLLIDAY THE SONG IS YOU. JACKIE WILSON & COUNT BASIE EVEN WHEN YOU CRY. DIANNE REEVES FEAT. GEORGE DUKE FEELS SO GOOD (LIFTED). ALLEN TOUSSAINT SOUTHERN NIGHTS. LITTLE MILTON LET ME BACK IN. ERIC ROBERSON COULDN’T HEAR ME. LITTLE MILTON & JACKIE ROSS I LIKE YOUR LOVING. IRMA THOMAS WISH SOMEONE WOULD CARE. BASHIYRA ONE SHOT AT LOVE. LITTLE MILTON THE END OF THE RAINBOW.

Sweet soul group Enchantment is this week's featured act. https://taylorws.podomatic.com/entry/2014-02-17T09_41_18-08_00 ENCHANTMENT I BELIEVE IN YOU. DEBRA DEBS FIZZY LEMONADE. SHARON JONES & THE DAP-KINGS WE GET ALONG. ERIC ROBERSON THE MOON. BETTY MOORER SPEED UP. WADE FLEMONS THAT OTHER PLACE. ENCHANTMENT GLORIA. SHEILA HYLTON DON’T ASK MY NEIGHBOURS. TYRONE LEE GET 2 KNOW U. BETTYE SWANN EITHER YOU LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME. ENCHANTMENT YOU AND ME. ARTHUR ALEXANDER YOU BETTER MOVE ON. JO ANN GARRETT (I’VE DECIDED) ON A WHOLE NEWPLAN. DENISE LASALLE TRYING TO FORGET. ENCHANTMENT SUNSHINE.

The outstanding vocal group Enchantment is this week's featured act. There's new music from Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Debra Debs and Tyrone Lee plus quality oldies by Eric Roberson, Bettye Swann, Denise La Salle, Arthur Alexander, Betty Moorer, Wade Flemons and Jo Ann Garrett.

New podcast features the original Dream Girl Jennifer Holliday plus a tribute to the Mighty Hannibal. https://taylorws.podomatic.com/entry/2014-02-10T08_04_24-08_00 JENNIFER HOLLIDAY IT’S IN THERE. S.O.S. BAND HIGH HOPES. S.O.U.L. THIS TIME AROUND. SHARON JONES & THE DAP-KINGS SLOW DOWN, LOVE. THE MIGHTY HANNIBAL SOMEBODY IN THE WORLD FOR YOU. THE MIGHTY HANNIBAL HYMN #5. CAROL FRAN ANY DAY LOVE WALKS IN. JEAN PLUM HERE I GO AGAIN. JENNIFER HOLLIDAY TOUCH. DONNY HATHAWAY DON’T TURN AWAY. SPREAD LOVE HERE I GO. ANGELA JOHNSON SAD DAYS. CYBILL SHEPHERD TRISTE. MARIO BIONDI FEAT. AL JARREAU LIGHT TO THE WORLD. JENNIFER HOLLIDAY SAY YOU LOVE ME.

This week's podcast is a 60s and 70s special. https://taylorws.podomatic.com/entry/2014-02-03T10_51_57-08_00 JACKIE WILSON THIS LOVE IS MINE. NEWYORK COMMUNITY CHOIR MAKE EVERY DAY COUNT. ALEX BROWN I’M NOT RESPONSIBLE. THE LOVETTES I NEED A GUY. JOHNNIE TAYLOR I LOVE TO MAKE LOVE WHEN IT’S RAINING. THE SENSATIONS IT’S A NEWDAY. SONIA ROSS LET ME BE FREE. DENISE LASALLE I’M OVER YOU. MORRIS JEFFERSON A REALTRUE WOMAN. RUBY ANDREWS WONDERFUL NIGHT. JIMMY GILFORD HEARTBREAKER. ERIC MERCURY WHAT’S USUAL SEEMS NATR’L. FREDA PAYNE RUN FOR YOUR LIFE. JOE HINTON HANNA’S LOVE. BETTY LAVETTE STAND UP LIKE A MAN. DARROW FLETCHER INFATUATION. FREDDIE HUGHES & THE CHAVELLES I JUST FOUND OUT. THE LOVELITES LOVE IS PRETTY. DIG DEE IRWIN YOU SATISFY MY NEEDS.

New Podcast featuring the excellent Denise LaSalle plus tributes to Ronny Jordan and Beloyd available here: https://taylorws.podomatic.com/entry/2014-01-27T10_02_28-08_00 DENISE LASALLE HERE I AM AGAIN. SOUL TALK IS IT ME YOU’RE THINKING OF? SHARON JONES & THE DAP-KINGS MAKING UP AND BREAKING UP (AND MAKING UP AND BREAKING UP OVER AGAIN). S.O.S. BAND WHAT’S WRONG WITH OUR LOVE AFFAIR? ROBERT KNIGHT EVERLASTING LOVE. DENISE LASALLE A LOVE REPUTATION. BELOYD GET INTO YOUR LIFE. BELOYD TODAY ALLDAY. RONNY JORDAN COOLAND FUNKY. DENISE LASALLE COME TO BED. BUCKSHOT LEFONQUE ANOTHER DAY. DEBRA DEBS CLEAR MY NAME. DENISE LASALLE WHEN WE’RE MAKING LOVE. DONNY HATHAWAY LITTLE GHETTO BOY. DENISE LASALLE MARRIED, BUT NOT TO EACH OTHER.