Do you want 14 songs with a mix of Soul, R'n'B, Gospel, Blues, Ska, songs from way back when and yesterday?

Well, that's what's on offer this month & every month. Really? Yeh Yeh!

1. Yeh Yeh! / Mongo Santamaria

2. You And Me Together / Vernon Garrett

3. Must I Holler / Jamo Thomas

4. The Ball Game / Sister Wynona Carr

5. I Don't Want To Hear It / Betty Harris

6. Queen Of Tears / Gladys Knight

7. Ain't That Loving You / Alton Ellis & U Roy

8. Not A Day Goes By / Mortimer

10. Waiting On The Right Time / Thee Sacred Souls

11. The Harder They Come / Olivia Dean

12. Laredo My Kinda Town / Leon Bridges

13. Because Of My Heart / Frankie Beverly & The Butlers

14. Tusi - Tusi / Lloyd Nolan

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

" she seemed very pleased, enough to ask me to send her a link to the show."

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Broadcasting out of the remains of his studio is my musical brother with the sister show - tune in at:

https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean.com

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Johnny Corsair, your all day record man, spins twelve songs from then & now. His regular monthly guests add three more. it's a heady mix. Join us you won't regret it.

1. ("Stay Up Stan") The All Night Record Man / Charlie Barnet & his Orchestra

2. All Night Worker / Rufus Thomas

3. Chief, Turn The Hose On Me / The Cap-Tans

4. Hey Leroy, Your Mama's Callin' You / Jimmy Castor

5. You Took My Love / Millicent Patsy Todd

6. God Don't Like It / Rev Anderson Johnson

7. Cry Like A Baby / Aretha Franklin

8. Burying Ground / Robert Cray

9. Get Involved / The Harlem Gospel Travelers

10. Peaceful Place / Leon Bridges

11. Personal / Nia Smith

12. To Me It's Storming / George & Greer

13. Down In Mexico / The Coasters

14. New Orleans Twist / Blazer Boy

15. I'll Come Running / Carolyn Crawford

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"we're in the dark as to why his Mama was calling and why she's so vexed?"

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This is just 'half' - for the 'whole' tune into the sister show at:

https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean.com

where Pete Jones is often compiling his show 'all night' just to get it to you by the end of each month but as you will hear his sweat & tears are all worth it.

This month's prize and every prize is courtesy of the best re-issue record company on the planet:

https://acerecords.co.uk

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It's 30 degrees and climbing here in the studio - no sweat! We can just graze on cherries and play the best of the old & the new.

1. Western Movies / The Olympics

2. Hi -Yo Silver / The Treniers

3. Three Thirty Three / Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters

4. Cherry Juice / Marino Choice

5. Cherry Pie / Marvin & Johnny

6. My Smile Is Just A Frown (Turned Upside Down) / Carolyn Crawford

7. The Masquerade Is Over / Jesse Belvin

8. I Have l Learned To Do Without You / Mavis Staples

9. Good Enough / Tia Gordon

10. 30 Degrees / Nectar Woode

11. Give Up The Fear / Nia Smith

12. Please Don't Leave Me To Cry / Huey 'Piano' Smith

13. Grazing In The Grass / The Friends Of Distinction

14. The Duck / Jackie Lee

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

" I think The Proclaimers missed a trick there."

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Sister shows are doing it for themselves - don't just think about it tune into

https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean.com

the host Pete Jones gives you 49 mins of cracking tunes from way back, not so far back & right now!

wondering where to buy the type of records you hear on BLBC - look no further than Ace Records

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the visual equivalent to this show & much much more

Once again we bring you a soulful stew - a slice of stormin' R'n'B, two portions of Motown, two tablespoons of Sol-Cal, a pinch of Rock Steady, and a spoonful of southern soul. We're cookin'!

1. Pack Fair And Square / Big Walter Price

2. Hi-Yo Silver / Harold Burrage

3. Walk Slow / Little Willie John

4. I've Been Good To You / Brenda Holloway

5. For This I Thank You / Gino Parks

6. Under The Street Lamp / The Exits

7. Living In This World Alone / Staples Jnr Singers (feat Annie Brown Caldwell)

8. I Was Wrong / Annie & The Caldwells

9. Sounds & Pressure / Hopeton Lewis

10. Lucid Girl / Thee Sacred Souls

11. Give It Up You Fool / Thee Sinseers

12. I'll Laugh Till I Cry / Toussaint McCall

13. The Boston Monkey / The Manhattans

14. Keep On Talking / James Barnett

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"it's all in the elbows, she reckons."

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He does a monthly show of short songs , an occasional show of longer songs, whatever, he brings you the very best of a excellent record collection. Who's that man? It's sneaky Pete Jones - get on over to the wonderful SmallTown Talk podcast for 49 minutes of musical delights.

https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean.com

Want to buy some of what you hear on these shows or check out the best record shop online it's all in one place at

https://acerecords.co.uk

Have you thought about wanting a large painting or print of a 7 inch record that looks fantastic - or commision one of your favourites then head to: https://martingrover.com

catch Brenda Holloway doing The Boston Monkey at ...

https://youtu.be/gQA5l2w-KhE?si=D5AjZugm3jzcC5eq

It's all you expect and love! Soul, Blues, Reggae & a stormin' slice of Rockabilly and we introduce you to a new monthly contributor - Barry Quinell.

1. Hattie Malatti / Lee Diamond & The Upsetters

2. Write Me A Letter / Little Willie John

3. Shake 'em Up Rock / Benny Cliff

4. Illinois Central / Sunnyland Slim

5. Get These Blues Out Of Me / D.K. Harrell

6. Dust Got In Daddy Eyes / Bobby Blue Bland

7. You Belong To Her / Barbara & The Browns

8. I Love You So Bad / Tony Gregory

9. Loving Pauper / Dobby Dobson

10. What a Difference She Made / Jalen Ngonda

11. Games People Play / Lady Wray

12. Get To Know Ya (Remastered 2021) / Maxwell

13. Doing The Mule / Billy Bland

14. Band Of Gold / Freda Payne

15. Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me A Little While) / The Isley Brothers

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"not so much a location as it's a railroad."

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It's the 50th episode of SmallTownTalk podcast and possibly the best yet...or my favourite at least.

tune in at https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean.com

The best online record shop in the world go to https://acerecords.co.uk

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It's what it says on the tin: blues old & very old, soul old & new, R'n'B, gospel, and doo wop.

The familiar and the completely new.

1. Ain't Nothing You Can Do / Bobby 'Blue' Bland

2. No Need For Your Crying / King Kolax with Rudy Green

3. I Can Tell / Bo Diddley

4. Steal Away / The Gospel Clefs

5. Nite Owl / Tony Allen & The Champs

6. When The Levee Breaks / Candice Ivory

7. See That My Grave Is Kept Clean / Furry Lewis

8. suitcase of memeories / Tia Gordon

9. One Last Dance / Baby Rose

10. Lorelei / MRCY

11. Give Me Some Credit / Ann Peebles

12. Here I Am (Come And Take Me) / Al Green

13. In The Ghetto / Candi Staton

14. Dog Ain't A Man's Best Friend / Lewis Clark

15. The Nitty Gritty / Shirley Ellis

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

" As they say in polite circles... we've been spoilt rotten."

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If you haven't tuned into Pete Jone's music podcast: https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean.com

then I urged you to do so, there's almost fifty shows to listen to - all fantastic and proving you can take the boy out of Ramsgate but...

The Procrastination Prince, the Northern Soul nut, the best painter & printer of 7 inch records, I give you ...Martin Grover find his delightful work at https://martingrover.com

the best online record shop in the world... check out Ace Records @ https://acerecords.co.uk

Candice Ivory's version of 'See That My Grave Is Kept Clean'

https://youtu.be/K4RCHLDBE?si=If-P2vnmJzUV4Crw

It's our 3rd birthday party shared with Diana Ross, Chaka Khan & Laura Lee. We take some pills, go to school & miss a train. Why not stop on by?

1. Bop Pills / Macy Skipper

2. Three Cool Cats / The Coasters

3. Cool School / Chuck & Dobby

4. Don't Leave Me Here To Cry / Sister Rosetta Tharpe

5. Mud Island Blues / The Fieldstones

6. You Can't Rule Me / Candice Ivory

7. How Long Has This Evening Train Been Gone? / Leroy Carr

8. How Long Has This Evening Train Been Gone? / Diana Ross & The Supremes

9. Stop On By / Rufus feat: Chaka Khan

10. Can I Call You Rose? / Andre Cruz & Chris Lojan

11. If You Don't Want My Love / Jalen Ngonda

12. That Driving Beat / Red Beans & Rice

13. Storm Warning / The Volcanos

14. Do The Hand Jive / Archie Bell & The Drells

15. To Win Your Heart / Laura Lee

theme tune : Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

" Why?...a bit daft if you ask me."

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It's the 4th birthday show over at : https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean.com

where your host Pete Jones spins the best Rock 'n' Roll, R&B, Garage, Soul, Blues, and the best of the singer-songwriters from yesteryear & yesterday.

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the most iconic 7 inch records sleeves painted or printed ready for your wall.

We're coming & going, doing the Monkey & the Popeye & there's more women and more Motown than ever before.

1. Come Go With Me / The Del Vikings

2. Runnin' & Foolin' / Joe & Ann

3. Have Fun / Ann Cole

4. Goin' Back To Texas / Kansas Joe McCoy & Memphis Minnie

5. Me & My Chauffeur / Candice Ivory

6. Why Can't You Miss Me Too? / Rachel Maxann

7. Cry On / Irma Thomas

8. Safe House / Nectar Woode

9. a little love for myself / Tia Gordon

10. Hello Stranger / Barbara Lewis

11. Mom, Won't You Teach Me To Monkey / Little Emmett Sutton

12. Pop, Pop, Popeye / The Sherrys

13. (Come Round Here) I'm The One You Need / Hearts Of Stone

14. Til' Johnny Comes / Brenda Holloway

15. I've Been Good To You / Smokey Robinson

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

" I could put pretty much all of his songs in a hat and just out pick one to celebrate his birthday."

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the sister show https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean.com/

presented by Pete Jones kicks off this month with Little Richard and never stops rockin' for 49 mins.

The eyeball pleaser Mr Martin Grover's art inc; iconic 7 inch records can be found at https://martingrover.com/