Mary Wells - Can't You See (You're Losing Me) (ATCO 45-6392)

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Hey Kids,

I'm back with another stomper that I had used in one of my "On A Northern Tip" mixes. I think the song itself warrants an individual look. Mary Wells is best known for her hit Motown single "My Guy" from 1964. Ironically, she ended up leaaving the hit giant that year due to contract issues. One year and two labels later, this track was recorded in Chicago on November 26th 1965. It's a fast dancer which challenges Motown at every corner.  Played next to the Supreme's "Love is like an itching in my heart" and you can tell that the "Motown" sound was as good, if not better, at other labels as well.

So click play or download the single and prepare to tap your feet cause I know you're gonna SHINDIGGIT!

Jason X

Don Gardner - My Baby Likes To Boogaloo (Tru-Glo-Town 501)

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Hey Kids,

I have finally returned from the West Coast of Canada and felt the need to lay down a couple tracks for you to enjoy. I really didn't find anything while away although I did hit a lot of Music shops whilst there. Not really sure why the pickin's were so slim but I guess you can't win them all. Lucky for you I have a ton of singles lined up for posting. 

First up tonight is Don Gardner's "My Baby Likes To Boogaloo". This is a loud, fast, dirty and quite frankly, tremendous single. Cut on the Tru-Glo-Town label it's a low-fi tune that I believe (in recent years) influenced bands like "King Khan" and "The Heavy". Incidentally you'll not be disappointed digging up LP's by either of those bands for some new boss sounds.

Like the single below, I haven't been able to find out much about Mr. Gardner aside from the fact he'd been on the music scene since the early 50's and teamed up with Dee Dee Ford and Baby Washington for some duets with varying success.  After listening to this song, I can't imagine that this is the same guy.....could I be wrong? Anyway, pull your finger out and listen to this track. It Kicks Ass!

For trivia purposes, The label for this single has 3 different versions. Basically different colour variations with the rainbow label being rarest. That being said, I seem to see that one around more than this one....odd how that works sometimes...

SHINDIGGIT!

 - Jason X

Karen Small - To Get You Back Again (Venus 1067)

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Hey Gang, this here is the second track of the night. Let's bring it down to a nice mellow with Karen Small. I originally picked this up in an Ebay Auction where it was too cheap to say no but quickly this becme one of my fav's if I'm looking for a midtempo groover. 

Karen apparently released 2 singles for Venus which was apparently a West Coast outfit. While looking for info, I came across a blog which mentioned that Karen Small was found murdered shortly after the release of her second single and that the case is still unsolved. I have nothing to back this up and I don't beieve everything I read on the internet, but definitely a downer.  If anyone has any info, please let me know as info on this lady is scarce.

In Other News:

With the release of the new Adidas Originals commercial, my hunting for Dee Edwards"Why Can't There Be Love" has hit a wall of ridiculous prices. I'm so frustrated on one hand because I cannot find it for a reasonable price and on the other hand I'm extremely happy to hear this music getting it's due with the masses. Even the remix version didn't manage to butcher the original feel of the song......so if anyone has a decent copy for a reasonble price..hit me up. In the meantime, listen to Karen Small and SHINDIGGIT!

- Jason X