Sound Dimension - Granny Scratch Scratch

Obscure funky reggae tunes were popular on the London boogie and rare groove scene in the mid 1980's and the big find was the monster 'Greedy G' on Studio One instrumentals album 'Better Dub'. Shortly afterwards came the discovery of this from the 'Roots Dub' album, recorded by Studio One house band Sound Dimension. Caned by Westwood, amongst others, on his radio show at the time.

Queen Yahna - Ain't It Time

Excellent, conscious 70's disco-soul courtesy of Peter Brown's P&P label.

Melba Moore - Magic Touch

Brilliant northern soul stomper from a young Melba Moore recorded in 1966 although not at first released. In fact The Bobby Fuller Four released a pop version although this pales in comparison with Melba's version. This is a later release (re-issue?) thanks to Chas!

The JB's - My Brother

For my brother, respect.

The Gospelaires of Dayton, O. - God Helps Those Who Help Themselves

Thanks to Sean P for this one.

Keep Love Alive Mix - Go That Deep

Here's a mix from 2008 with the Shara Nelson tune named in the title, Henrik Schwarz of course, Aeroplane and some deep house goodies.

Vince Aletti - The Disco Files

This just arrived and it's a great read. Reports from the disco front line as it was formed on the underground dancefloors of New York and beyond and a must for dance music lovers. Buy it at DJHistory.com here

William Shatner - Rocket Man

Mad version of Elton John's ode to getting high, recorded live on TV by William Shatner

Wendy Rene - Bar-B-Q

Nothing beats a barbie in the sunshine

Milton Wright - Keep It Up

Ooh ooh baby now, keep it up, keep it up ...

The Isley Brothers - Work To Do

A tune also recorded by Main Ingredient and The Average White Band. Brilliant, soulful lyrics for all working men of the world:

I'm taking care of business, woman can't you see
I gotta make it for you, and I gotta make it for me
Sometimes it may seem girl I'm neglecting you
I'd love to spend more time
But I got so many things to do

Oh I'm out here trying to make it, woman can't you see
It takes a lot of money to make it, let's talk truthfully
So keep your love light burning
And a little food hot in my plate
You might as well get used to me coming home a little late, oh

Ooh, I got work to do, I got work baby
I got a job, yeah I got work to do
I got work to do, everybody's got work to do

Arts & Craft - I've Been Searching

It took more than a decade of searching to track this one down, what a tune!

Deniece Williams - Cause You Love Me Baby

Two-step boogie favourite