Coming Soon... The Summer of Soul Pt. 4: The Funky Freerange Chicken

During preparations for my favorite time of year I realized that I never actually posted last year's Summer of Soul mix(unofficially titled "The Long Form Funk Certificate"). It was a very special one for me. It was SOS' first all vinyl mix, comprised of mostly 45s I had dug up around just the year before. Resurrected from old boxes and suitcases I think of each track as being given new life, seeing the day the humble vinyl would never come: Not just being cherished once again, but being picked up by some white hipster and digitally streamed around the globe. In retrospect it seems quite unlikely at the time of their production. Disclaimer: There is some surface noise, especially in the first track. This was intentional at the time (I am thinking of the first track here Gypsy Woman by The Impressions), I though it provided a invitation to relish in nostalgia (isn't that what summer is partly about, remembering the summer freedom of our grade school days?). Also I don't have the big bills to drop on pristine vinyl, which is increasingly hard to find as serious collectors have grabbed up a large portion of it by now. Some of the records used were reissues, which I have noted below for the sake of transparency. Anyway I hope you enjoy it like I do! There is more on the way!!



Tracklist:
Gypsy Woman - The Impressions (1961, ABC Paramount)

Key to My Happiness - The Moments (1971, Stang Records)

Whispers (Getting Louder) - Jackie Wilson (1966, Brunswick)

We Did It - Syl Johnson (1972, Hi Records)

I've Come to Save You - 100 Proof Aged in Soul (1969, Hot Wax)

More Than I Can Stand - Bobby Womack (1970, Minit)

La La For You - Al Green (1972, Hi Records)

Light My Fire - The Soul Merchants (19??, Weis)

O Pica Pau - Erasmos Carlos (1974, RGE)

The Mule - James Boys (1968, Phil L.A. of Soul)

There it is Pt. 1 - James Brown (1972, Polydor)

Unwanted Love - The Montclaires (1973, Paula Records)

Montego Bay - Bar Kays (1970, Volt)

Money Won't Save You - Boscoe (2007 Reissue, Numero Group)

Blowing in the Wind - Walter Jackson (1965, Okeh)

Let the Children Play - Unknown (2010 Reissue, Numero Group)

Shout - Trammps (1974, Golden Fleece)