**New Podcast + Pal Joey & Alfreako Wish You A Happy Thanksgyrate!!**

I wanted to share this new radio show podcast that I recorded for the fine folks at WTNR: We Take No Request Radio. Download it now & soak in the grooves while feastin' on your feast!!!
Happy Holidays to you all from *DanceCamp* headquarters!!!
Download link:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/689580992e7612e7/


here's the playlist!


As a bonus here's a song that NYC Darling Pal Joey & Alfreako made last Thanksgiving(2008) called "Thanksgiving"...Enjoy!

*Billy Preston=Mr. Outer Space Collaborator*

Billy Preston's music has been a part of just about everyone's world whether they know it or not. He was a well accomplished piano/organ keys player who sowed his oats early on by playing organ for such figures as Ray Charles and Little Richard.
Shortly after he worked on a bunch albums with bands that rocked the 60's & early 70's. He played keys on records for Sly Stone, The Rolling Stones, Quincy Jones, The Beatles and pretty everyone in the spectrum of the music scene at the time. He also wrote the now standard "You Are So Beautiful" which his homie Joe Cocker ended up singing.
He eventually got to doing his solo thing which scored him a string of No.1 singles, he even won a few coveted Grammy Awards for "Outta Space" and "Space Race" to name a couple.
He lived right up to 2006 actively touring & making records.
This one is "Sock it Rock It"
http://www.mediafire.com/file/nzdomwmm5f3/Sock it Rock it.mp3

Here he is rocking the Hammond B3

*Ralph MacDonald Is More Than A Calypso Breakdown!*

Ralph MacDonald biggest pop record came in the form of Calypso Breakdown which was featured on the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack. If you're a Dj it's a mandatory piece of vinyl in your collection or if you're a 70's child you had the poster hangin' on your wall & the cassette in your parents stereo annoying the crap out of them with your newly found fancy gyrating disco moves..
Anyways for the eclectic heads that know of MacDonalds discography he's an all around maverick and in my eyes is the father of "Calypso Disco Funk".
He still tours to this very day as a matter of fact he's playing Madison Square Garden w/ Jimmy Buffet Nov.24th 2009...Boooom there you go!!
http://www.ralphmacdonald.com

This song is called "It Feels So Good" from his Lp called "The Path"
:Link below:
http://www.mediafire.com/?yonvj1zd2hy

Here's Calypso Breakdown from Saturday Night Fever::

*The Catherine Wheel Rotates*

The Catherine Wheel is a fantastic album by the one & only David Byrne. He was already well into his solo career when this Lp was released in 1982. It was the recorded soundtrack for Broadway production under the same title. The Catherine Wheel was recorded with a number of musicians from the Talking Heads' then-current touring band Adrian Belew, Bernie Worrell & Steve Scales.
"The Catherine Wheel" premiered September 22, 1981 at the Winter Garden Theater in New York City
This song is called::The Red House


He's an interesting project David Byrne is working on called "Playing The Building"

*Bunzu Sounds* Native Grooves**

When it comes to West African grooves Bunzu Sounds has that sound that makes you channel your inner ritualistic instincts. This cut is called "Zinabu"

Video::M3NSA (Bondzie Keys) & Bunzu Sounds. From "The Amazing Kweku Ananse - A 10E12 Stories EP

*Feets Don't Fail Me Now!!*

A long time staple in the jazz community Herbie Hancock got into writing funk & disco songs once the anolog synths came along in the 70's.This was around the same time the Vocoder emerging as a premiere instrument as well.
This is one of those Herbie Hancock albums that has been overlooked. Feets, Don't Fail Me Now is the twenty-seventh album by Herbie Hancock.
This song is called ::"Trust Me"

Here's Herbie & The Headhunters Live in Chicago 1974

*Who Likes Listening To Porn Funk?*

I came across this compilation called "Porn Grooves" not too long ago from a nifty company called Secret Stash Records. It features the stylings of an obscure band called the The Upstrokes not to be confused with the Ska Punk band that has the same name.
This Lp is only sold on vinyl so get it while it's still available!
This songs called: In My El Camino

*How Do You Say::Eivets Rednow*

One of my first Stevie Wonder records that I got was Eivets Rednow. I scored this in Franklin County, Ohio at a 7-11 that happen to have a records for sale bin. The thing about it is that I had no idea it was Stevie's album until I read the credits. Considering his name is spelled backwards on the sleeve I was rather surprised that this was my score.
When I was djing at Bob's Salon in LES, NYC the security guys girlfriend was in disbelief that I owned this records apparently it was a childhood favorite of her's.

Wikipedia says: Eivets Rednow (prominently featuring "Alfie" by Burt Bacharach and Hal David) is a 1968 instrumental album released by Stevie Wonder under the pseudonym Eivets Rednow on the Gordy (Motown) label.
*Which Way The Wind*::Stevie Wonder

**Cindy Mizelle::Beat Street's Sweetheart!**

Cindy Mizelle's first and only solo artist 12" single from the soundtrack to the 1984 movie "Beat Street". Since then she has evolved into one of the most in-demand singers of popular music as a featured vocalist, and released a self-titled album in 1994..
"This Could Be The Night" MP3 download
http://share.ovi.com/media/dancecamp.public/dancecamp.10107
The Video

*Where In The Hay Is Sybil At??*

So as of lately i've been on a early 80's R&B resurgence. An example of one of these fly by night one hit wonders is Sybil. Best know for her cover of Dionne Warwick's "Don't Make Me Over" she still tours the world based off that one song.
This track is called::
"My Love Is Guaranteed"


Here's "Don't Make Me Over"

Sybil - Don't Make Me Over
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*DanceCamp* Presents:: Rumbo al Mundo (House Mix) Podcast #15

Here's a mix of Soul, Latin, Afro House music to go with your summer vibes! Dj Alfredo Alfreako Alfonzie Romero is you captain on this sonic cruise! Enjoy!


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Playlist :: Podcast #15
Cuando (King Britt Dub Mix) - Si*Se
That Night (Wahoo Mix)- Jazzanova featuring Vikter Duplaix
Islands - Carl Finlow
Kitsune - Dj Gregory
WhiteLabel 12'' - MX 2005
Slam The Bass Baby- Alexi Delano
Reloose - Chiqwanga
Nu-Gezzando - Lazybatusu
FutureParadise (Planets6) - Secrets
Advice From Father - Buari
I Called You - Lil Louis
Phonenix - Jazztronic
Salida Del Sol - Bongoloverz And Cantero
BrazaGroove - Latinhouse co.
Machine Vibes - Metro Area
Disco EP - House 2 House
Sweet Deal - Spirit Catcher
Can't You See - Kerri Chandler
Thanksgiving - Pal Joery & Alfredo Alfonzie Alfreako Romero

**Smokey Is Big Time**

I've always been a fan of Smokey Robinson, in this instance I was stoked when I scored this record years ago. It's the soundtrack for a movie called "Big Time" on Tamia records in 1977.

*Mark The 45 King Turns The Party Out*

If you're a party go-er/Dj/NYC resident then you know about the great "The 45 King".His biggest record to date is Jay-Z's Hard Knock Life, which to me is mediocre compared to his track record of goodness stemming for the 80's on.
My favorite records he produced were a bunch of singles/Lp cuts he made for The Native Tongues collective, folks like Jungle Bros, Tribe Called Quest, ect..
This record came out in 1988 on Tuff City Records, which I believe is now defunkt. Vocals by M.C. La Kim. It includes the original edit of "The 900 Number"
This cut is called "Turn The Party Out"

*This Is As Close As It'll Get To Summer's Heat*

Bill Summers is just one of the guys that rolls with the times. Judging from the span of his recordings I would have to say that he's a well rounded versitle musician. Sounds that ranges from mid-70's funk & soul to disco early 80's R&B..never the less this song kicks ass!!
"Take A Chance" from Seventeen Lp 1982

*Dancecamp* Presents*Cinco De Mayo 1/2hr Mixito!!*

Here's a little pre-going out music for tonight celebrations!!! Enjoy it Download it!! Share it !!
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It's Been a while but let's pick up where we left off!!!
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Cinco De Mayo Mixito!!
*DC* Podcast # 14 Track List
w/Alfredo Alfreako Alfonzie Romero
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Building Bridges:: Maximum Joy
Tiny Sticks::ESG
Na Palma Da Mão:: União Black
Always Lookin':: Lipps Inc
Use Me:: Grace Jones
Burning Love:: Glossy
Superstitious::The Time Keepers w/ Brock Furbind

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:Vivid Sound From the Orient:**The Death Dealers**

This dood Mario gave me this 7'' along with a whole pile of punk experimental mod 45's..
It's kicks major, this is the mild track of the three that they squeezed in the..the other ones are varrrooooooooooooooom!!!

Things People Like:::Sea, Sex & Sun::

Of course we all know what hot & foxy is within our pulsating libidos. Internationally renowned Frenchman Serge Gainsbourg always had his finger on the magic button that stirs up those impulses, par example the 1978 song Sea, Sex & Sun. There's always been a certain feeling that he brought to the table via his sophisticate trippy sound. This particular selection has a bit of an Italo twist without losing the feel of the sand between your toes on the French Riviera. Here's the English version...

**From Jacksons To Jackasses****

Well everyone knows the Jackson family story yada yada yo..blah blah blah. Enough of the banter. I've had the Dancin' Machine Lp for ages but last month I pulled it out & came across "What You Don't Know" which is a song that I love but forgot about...you know what I mean right?
Anyways enjoy::Be back laters..
Support Local 578 The Sailors Haven..

Example of Good Jacksons..


Example of Douchy Jacksons...

*Wide World of Classy Funk Via New Jersey*

Instant Funk is one of the better groups out of the 70's. Most of the records I have from their catalog are on the ever so giving Salsoul label. This band shared their sound before they formed as back up musicians for the Manhattans, Lou Rawls, Evelyn King, O'Jays, MFSB & Curtis Mayfield among others.
Hailing from Jersey they relocated to Philly where they released their first Lp called "Get Down With the Philly Jump" . The group followed this album up with a release for former MFSB guitarist Norman Harris' new record label Gold Mind entitled "Let Me Party With You". When Gold Mind folded they when on to Salsoul where the Larry Levan remixed "I Got My Mind Made Up" hit #1 on both the R&B and disco charts and #20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the spring of 1979. The group's eponymous first album on Salsoul was also a hit, reaching #1 R&B and being certified gold disc status.
This song is a bit loungy & swank. It's called "Wide World Of Sports"..

Live Clip Of "Bodyshine"

**Barrette A-Go-Go** Friday Feb 06 2009

Hurray for Go-Go Dancers & Sailor like behavior!!

**France Joli=Canada's Greatest Disco Asset**

Miss Gonna Get Over You still does her thing performing regularly. The Canadian native has a string of wonderful Disco records that were released on Prelude in the late 70's & early 80's.
Her first single (released when she was 16) was "Come to Me," and it hit #1 on the US Dance chart in 1979. On the Billboard Hot 100, it was her biggest mainstream hit, breaking the Top 20 at #15. This song is called "Playboy" & it thumps along with her suave voice!

Here's a clip of her performing "Come To Me"

**Keep Bangin' on Those Dang Tom Toms!!**

This is one of the best Tom Tom Club songs ever, it's called L Elephant & i've been spinning it like wildfire!! Tom Tom Club is an American new-wave band founded in 1980 by spouses as well as Talking Heads alumni Tina Weymouth & Chris Frantz. You guys know their hits which have been jacked for beats endlessly. Anyhow they're one of the 80's bands that actually made sense & will forever get spun by Dj's for decades to come.


Here's a clip of Pleasure of Love

**Midnight's All Right With Mizz Bell**

Maggie Bell has an outstanding voice, i've had her Queen of the Night Lp for some time now which was released by Atlantic records in 1974. Maggie stems from a musical family, she sang from her teenage years, leaving school at the age of fifteen, to work as a window dresser by day and singer at night. She is the often referred to as the U.K.'s version of Janis Joplin. Former Led Zeppelin manger Peter Grant became her manager for some time & Bell eventually got signed to Swan Song Records as one of their first artist along with Bad Company and The Pretty Things.
My favorite song on this LP is called "After Midnight"....That's when we let it all hang out!!



This Clip is from when she sang with Stone The Crows::I Need Your Love

**Stone City Band Endorses 420**

As we all know you can be the greatest singer songwriter in the world but if your backing band sucks you might as well be on your knees slupping it up also*
Case in point Rick James never left home without the Stone City Band which he hand picked in 1978 to exclusively record & tour with him. The band's nickname became "The Bad Boys of Punk Funk & Roll" which is well deserving because they kicked out tracks for just about every R & B Funketter & disco princess at their hottest point in their career.
This song is called "Freaky" from the "Boys Are Back" Lp. Other top notch cuts on the album include a cover of the Kinks "All Day All Night" & a laid back song about an encounter with a Rasta while vacationing in Jamaica called "Ganja". How can you say no to that!!


1982 Grammy Awards:Give it to Me Baby w/Rick James

**Is Little Shawn Still Pissy Drunk??**

I remember when Little Shawn dropped his first single on Andre Harrell's Uptown Records in the early 90's called "I Made Love(4 Da Very 1st Time)" which was a ode to gettin' freaky with the young lady T's.
Anyways he was one of Puff Daddy's hand pick artist that he signed to the label. He was also an in-house ghost writer for the majority of the artist on Uptown MCA.
A little bit up the road Uptown released "Dom Perignon" & we haven't heard from Lil Shawnski since.
Last I read of Little Shawn he went to prison & became a Preacher.

***Recession Proof Music***

Wow..Crown Heights Affair really hit it on the nose with this song. "Don't Need Alot Of Money" is a sign of the current times >> a six pack, a boomin' system & dancing feet and we'll all do just fine!!
I'm into their sound which is a combo of the end of disco slash start of the 80's synth slap bass boogie R & B motif.
Little$$ = Get On Down!!

**Mandrill is not Just A Monkey**

Mandrill is a centerpiece group in my mind when it comes to bands that transcend the usually 60's fusion of funk afro latin jazz bands of their time.
They formed in Brooklyn in 1968 by brothers Ric, Lou and Carlos Wilson, all of whom were born in Panama & raised in the Bed-Stuy. Mandrill got it's name from the colorful primate the Mandrillus Sphinx which is closely related to the baboon. They never became superstars but they certainly had their legion of fans who were into their eclectic spacey sound.
I'll just say this, I met one of my best friends when I was Djing at Bob's Salon in the Lower East Side of Manhattan a few years ago. I was playing funk breaks & someone comes up to me to discuss what I was playing, the second I mentioned Mandrill it turned into a classic explosive instant Dj bonding moment.
They're great like freshly squeezed grapefruit juice.
Here's a clip of them on Soul train performing "Hang Loose"

**Gianni Nazzaro is kinda Trippy in a Casino Lounge Singer Type of Way****

I recently moved, what a bitch!! Anyways about a month or so before I had to start packing my records I got on a archiving mission via Serato. To make a long story short I went to check out my boy Dj Mojo the Original Black Punkula at Trash bar in Brooklyn one night, outside of the bar there was a pile of records that were thrown out along with speakers, an old chair & a lamp. I stuffed my messenger bag with as many records as I could, alot of the vinyl was Latin & Italian music from the 60's & 70's. I don't know much about Gianni Nazzaro but what I do know is that he's a hell of a crooner!! Apparently he was a big deal in Italy. This is one of the songs from that find off Nazzarro's Lp. I'm sure he was a ladies man as well judging from the tux he's wearing in the clip I found of him. The video is from 72' & he's singing one of his "bigger" hits.

Phreek Plus One & 2 & 3 & 4!!

I'm guilty of not buy new music!! But there's one exception to the rule & that's house/re-edit 12''. Phreek Plus One was a birthday gift from my boy Dj Chris Catalyst & to tell you the truth records are the best gift period! The groups name reminds me of a song out of the Patrick Adams/Peter Brown P&P situation called Phreek With Me, BAD ASS RECORD!!! Anyways the song I dig out of the 12'' is "I Love You"on the Compost Black Label....Frosh!
check'em out here!!
myspace.com/phreekplusone

Claudia Barry Is Better Than Marion Barry..

Claudia Barry is the sultry disco voice of reason. I've always enjoyed her take on the music, she never sounded cheezy to me & that's rare for a 70's disco artist because of the fact that everyone who made music then has at least one song thats over the top. Enjoy!!

Edwin Starr Runs For 25 Miles..

I've always loved Edwin Starr's music from his early soul up to his funky stuff. For some time the Hell Up in Harlem soundtrack has been a cornerstone in my 70's cinema collection. The thing that's welcoming about the tracks on this album is that there's alot of smooth conga playing going on, very foxy! He was still working on music as recently as 2002 remaking his biggest hits War & Twenty Five Miles which to me is a total rug-cutter! He passed away from a fatal heart attack April 2nd 2003.
Read more on Mr.Starr>> werd!!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwin_Starr