Star Time #96: Bright City Lights
We'll be spending the next two episodes in the 1970's, in fairly strict chronological order, so I can restore a sense of consistency in my life. This week's show focuses squarely on great R&B music from 1970 to 1974, and includes a smattering of hits alongside the usual deep diggers. Featured: some sharp kiss-off poetry by Wanda Robinson, a reasonable Jackson 5 copycat band, the theme to Sanford & Son, a surprisingly good vocal from a former Los Angeles Ram, and Screamin' Jay Hawkins doing what he does best which, you may not be not surprised to learn, is screaming.
| Artist | Song | Year | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set 1 | |||
| Mad Dog & the Pups | Funky Monkey | 1970 | Magic City |
| Mary Holmes | Soul Brother | 1970 | Nassau |
| The Groove Merchants | There's Got to Be Someone for Me | 1970 | Suemi |
| The Intrigues | I'm Gonna Love You | 1970 | Yew |
| Ann Peebles | Part Time Love | 1971 | Hi |
| Sitompul Sisters | Are You Ready | 1971 | Jubilee (Singapore) |
| Edwin Starr | War | 1971 | Gordy |
| Wanda Robinson | The Final Hour | 1971 | Perception |
| Set 2 | |||
| Kool & the Gang | Love the Life You Live (Pt. 1) | 1972 | De-Lite |
| Macondo | Battery | 1972 | Atlantic |
| Marian Love | Nobody But You | 1972 | Mercury |
| Satisfaction Unlimited | Bright City Lights | 1972 | Hot Wax |
| Magical Connection | Girl Why Do You Want to Take My Heart | 1972 | Solar Sun |
| The O'Jays | 992 Arguments | 1972 | Philadelphia Int'l |
| The Politicians feat. McKinley Jackson | Free Your Mind | 1972 | Hot Wax |
| Lexia | I Worship You | 1972 | MGM |
| Set 3 | |||
| Margie Joseph | You Better Know It | 1973 | Atlantic |
| Northern J. Calloway | Heart of Stone | 1973 | United Artists |
| Ron & Candy | Plastic Situation | 1973 | Inner City |
| Professor Funk & his Queens 8th Street Funk Band | Love Is Such a Good Thing | 1973 | Chelsea |
| Lyn Christopher | Take Me With You | 1973 | Paramount |
| Screamin' Jay Hawkins | Africa Gone Funky | 1973 | London |
| Toby King | Mr. Tuff Stuff | 1973 | Federal |
| Quincy Jones | The Streetbeater (Theme from Sanford & Son) | 1973 | A&M |
| Set 4/Outro | |||
| Rasputin Stash | I Can Feel Your Jones | 1974 | Gemigo |
| Rosey Grier | You're the Violin | 1974 | A&M |
| Rance Allen Group | Ain't No Need of Crying | 1974 | Truth |
| Alisa Colt | Rainy Day in Heaven | 1974 | Mantis |
| Etta James | Out on the Street, Again | 1974 | Chess |
| Average White Band | Pick Up the Pieces | 1974 | Atlantic |
| Stevie Wonder | You Are the Sunshine of My Life | 1972 | Tamla |
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