Star Time #38: Last of the Big Time Spenders



"Last of the big time spenders" is an ironic phrase, applied in derision to notoriously cheap bar patrons who spend as little money as necessary to have as good a time as possible. You know, sort of like this show. Rimshot. (See, I'm not even going to pay for a real rimshot. Times is hard.) Oh, but this episode is fun as heck. We have the titular comedy routine by Cornbread & Biscuit, a tarnished angel, an entry from soul capital Cardiff, Wales, a power struggle, a Temptation, claim jumpin', and a mystery woman who goes by the name of Janice. Also a parting glance from a late, great Philly soul legend and friend of this blog, Bunny Sigler. Rest in peace, sir. Down here we'll keep it loud.
ArtistSongYearLabel
Set 1
Nappy BrownDon't Be Angry1955Savoy
Allison Gary & the BurnersBurn1964Royo
Joe MayfieldI'm on the Move1964Excello
Leon HaywoodBaby Reconsider1964Galaxy
The PeachesMusic to My Ears1966Constellation
Calvin ArnoldFunky Way1967Venture
Cornbread & BiscuitsThe Big Time Spender, Pt. 11960Maske
Robert KnightBranded1967Rising Sons
Anita May & the Interstate 5Tarnished Angel1968Audio Arts!
Set 2
The SuperlativesI Don't Know How (To Say I Love You) Don't Walk Away1968Westbound
The Mighty MarvelowsTalkin' Bout Ya, Baby1967ABC
Betty BarneyMomma Momma1969GWP
Gene LatterSign on the Dotted Line1969Spark
The Soul MajesticsI Done Told You Baby1968Al-Tog
The LinneasMy Baby Comes Home Today1968Diamond
O.C. SmithThe Son of Hickory Holler's Tramp1968Columbia
James Polk & the BrothersPower Struggle1969Twink
Set 3
Hermon HitsonShe's a Bad Girl1970Minit
Spencer WigginsDouble Lovin'1970Fame
David RuffinGo On With Your Bad Self1973Motown
Boobie Knight & the SoulcietyThe Changing Game1972RCA Victor
Eleanore MillsStop Accusing Me1974Astroscope
John EdwardsClaim Jumpin'1973Aware
Charles MannIt's All Over1973ABC
Diana RossDark Side of the World1970Motown
Set 4/Outro
Rita Jean BodinePacified197420th Century
The Hues CorporationInto My Music1974RCA Victor
Skull SnapsMy Hang Up is You1973GSF
First ChoiceHustler Bill1974Philly Groove
Skip MahoneyJanice1980Salsoul
Cissy HoustonLove is Holding On1977Private Stock
Bunny SiglerThat's How Long I'll Be Loving You1974Philadelphia Int'l

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