PLR SHOW 27 LEROY BURGESS TRIBUTE SPECIAL FEAT INNER LIFE, BLACK IVORY, CLASS ACTION

This edition of PLR is a tribute to the amazing man that is Leroy Burgess!

From his beginnings with Black Ivory in the early 70's through to his work with The Aleems in the 80's and all his solo projects in between he has been an inspirational figure in the under ground disco scene.

He mastered a truly unique sound that moved with the times and technology but still stayed to the side of the mainstream sound. From his irregular drum patterns to the stabby piano chords Leroy has always moved a crowd!! Please enjoy the selections and do your own little bit of research on this amazing musician. He is a gateway to a sound and time when there was true soul and passion being breathed into the music.

Stay smilin and we'll see you on the dancefloor!

PLR

PARADISE LOFT RADIO LEROY BURGESS TRIBUTE SPECIAL by Paradise Loft Radio on Mixcloud

TRACKLIST

Black Ivory - Just Leave Me Some
Fonda Rae - Over Like A Fat Rat
Aleem Feat Leroy Burgess - Fine Young Tender
Logg - (You've Got) That Something
Black Ivory - Get Down (Comin' Down)
Inner Life - Moment Of My Life (Shep Pettibone Extended Mix)
Class Action - Weekend
Herbie Mann - Stomp Your Feet
Aleem Feat Leroy Burgess - Jackpot
Inner Life - Make It Last Forever
Black Ivory - Baby, Wont You Change Your Mind


This footage below is a must watch for people who have not seen it. Super awesome insight! Enjoy.

PLR SHOW 26 FEAT THE COOL NOTES, SECOND IMAGE, INGRAM

This show is all about the groove. Skippin across the pond at will to bring you a selection of super soulful disco slammers! Please enjoy and be sure to pass it along to your nearest and dearest!

Stay smilin and we'll see you on the dancefloor!!!

PLR

PARADISE LOFT RADIO FEAT THE COOL NOTES, SECOND IMAGE, INGRAM by Paradise Loft Radio on Mixcloud

TRACKLIST

Ingram - Smoothin Groovin
Fever  - Don't You Want Me
Light Of The World - Visualise Yourself (And Your Mind)
The Main Ingredient - Think Positive
George Duke - Brazilian Love Affair
Rahni Harris & F.L.O - Six Millon Steps (West Runs South)
Silvettti - Primitive Man
The Blackbyrds - Time Is Movin'
Herbie Hancock - Motor Mouth
Second Image - The Jazzy Dancer
The Cool Notes - Halu (Spring)

PLR SHOW 25 FEAT NICK STRAKER BAND, WEEKS & CO, SCHEER MUSIC

This show is a mixed bag of all grooves! Freestyle to kick things off from Unlimited Touch, followed closely with some hard hittin boogie from one of the Prelude Records masters, Nick Straker! As always, stay positive and keep on keepin on in the groove!

until next time, stay smilin and we'll see you on the dancefloor!!

PLR

PARADISE LOFT RADIO FEAT NICK STRAKER BAND, WEEKS & CO, SCHEER MUSIC by Paradise Loft Radio on Mixcloud

TRACKLIST

Unlimited Touch, Feat Audrey Wheeler - Reach Out (Everlasting Lover)
The Nick Straker Band - The Beat Inside
The Whispers - In The Raw
Shalamar - Dont Try And Change Me
Dynasty - I've Just Begun To Love You
Billy Ocean - Nights (Feel Like Getting Down)
Weeks & Co - Rock Your World
Scheer Music - Falling Back In Love
Ritchie Family - Stop And Think
Trilark - Love Never Looked Better
Selection - Rebel On The Run

PLR SHOW 24 FEAT LENNY WILLIAMS, RENE & ANGELA, HARVEY MASON

This show is the second instalment of the records i was able to find while on a trip to the US. Been back for a little while now and starting to remember the records i passed up due to weight or bank restrictions. It does make my heart break a little but, still i got some tunes and this weeks mix is exclusively some of the finds.

Enjoy! Stay smilin and we'll see you on the Dance floor!

PLR

PARADISE LOFT RADIO FEAT HARVEY MASON, OPUS TEN, T.S MONK by Paradise Loft Radio on Mixcloud

TRACKLIST

Lenny Williams - Messing With My Mind
Harvey Mason - We Can Start Tonight
MFSB - Mysteries Of The World
The BB&Q Band - Time For love
T.S Monk - Candidate For Love
Kleeer - Taste The Music
Automation - Dancing In Outer Space
Opus Ten - Love's Calling
Rene & Angela - Free And Easy
The Richard Hewson Orchestra - What Shall We Do When The Disco's Over
Archie Bell And The Dells - Where Will You Go When The Party's Over

PLR SHOW 23 FEAT SAINT TROPEZ, FRANCE JOLI, THE LIMIT

I was lucky enough to go on a five week trip to the US last month. I spent many hours scouring record shops in the cities of Chicago and NYC. It was really amazing to go to the birth place of the disco sound and records that, in Australia would be regarded as a good record to have would be littered through the 50 cent bins.

This tracklist is a small example of the records i found. I know that there is nothing rare about any of these records and many of the records that i got but its all about the groove and makin cats move.

Hope you enjoy! Stay smilin and we'll see you on the dance floor!

Many Thanks to the following Record Stores.

PARADISE LOFT RADIO FEAT EL COCO, EASTBOUND EXPRESSWAY, FRANCE JOLI by Paradise Loft Radio on Mixcloud

TRACKLIST
Jimmy Bo Horne - You're So Good To Me (Instrumental)
The Limit - She's So Devine
France Joli - Your Good Lovin
Imagination - This Means War (Shoobedoodah Dabba Doobee) Dub
Eastbound Expressway - Never Let Go
B.B.C.S & A - Rock Shock
Kashif - Stone Love
The Whispers - In The Raw
El Coco - I"ll Take My Chances
East Coast - The Rock
Saint Tropez - Belle De Jour

NITE CLASS 'LOVE SCENES' RELEASE EXCLUSIVE MIX, INTERVIEW BENNY BADGE, FREEKWENCY, HOT SHOT RECORDS

On this show we are blessed with the presence of Benny Badge. The producer, writer and arranger of "Love Scenes", the debut album from Nite Class.

I had a chat to Benny about how this album came together and what it takes to create such a stand out release. He was able to answer with ease and make all ears prick with a little half hour mix of some of his influences. Catch this very special Paradise Loft and keep your ears out for Love Scenes, future classic no doubt!

Stay smilin and see you on the dancefloor!

PLR

Hot Shot Sounds // Secret Heat Music

Paradise Loft Radio Exclusive Nite Class, Benny Badge Interview/Mix by Paradise Loft Radio on Mixcloud

TRACK LIST
Tenita Jordan - I Don't Wanna Think About It (Instrumental)
Janice Bullock - Excited (By Your Love)
Tyrone Brunson - Hotline (Instrumental)
Turbulent Blue - Time For Tea
Projection - Lovestruck (Wireless Mix)
Loose Ends - Choose Me (Dub Mix)
Nite Class - Stay The Night
Atmosphere - Telepathy
Omni - Body Groove (Body Groove)
Nite Class - Serious

PLR SHOW 22 FEAT PEECH BOYS, SHADES OF LOVE, OLLIE & JERRY

PLR back with a selection of tuff NYC electro, late eighties groove and a little dub to even it up. I mentioned at the end of the show that Patrick Adams was recently interviewed and gave a workshop through the Redbull music academy. He talks, plays keys and tells tales of how it all came to be. I was blown away by insight, right from the horses mouth about a man who we all know was responsible for some of the all timers! The link is below and don't hesitate. Set aside some time and enjoy!



Lecture: Patrick Adams (New York, 2013) from Red Bull Music Academy on Vimeo.

There will not be a PLR show for next month as I will be travelling over to the US. I plan to spend a pile of money and return with many brilliant records! To all you folks over US way i'm going to be over for the month of August and visiting San Fran, Chicago and NYC. If you feel like showin' a brother the highs and lows of your town then send me an email to olivercgraham(at)gmail.com.

Stay smilin and see you on the dancefloor!

PLR

Paradise Loft Radio, 29/07/13 by Paradise Loft Radio on Mixcloud

TRACKLIST
George Benson - Shiver
Rose Royce - Magic Touch
Pet Shop Boys - Love Comes Quickly (Dance Mix)
Will Downing - In My Dreams
Grace Jones - Nipple To The Bottle
Monyaka - Go De Yaka (Instrumental Dub)
The System - You Are In My System
Leroy Burgess - Hold Up
Sly Fox - Como Tu Te Llama
Ollie & Jerry - Ain't No Stoppin' Us
Peech Boys - Come On Come On'
Shades Of Love - Come And Make Me Feel Good

PLR SHOW 21 FEAT GARY'S GANG, PURE ENERGY, CLASS ACTION

Come get your grooves hot off the needle! Paradise Loft Radio bringing you a show of disco classics through to a boogie groove or two. Please enjoy these selections with loved ones and we'll see you in a couple of weeks!

PLR

Paradise Loft Radio, 09/07/13 by Paradise Loft Radio on Mixcloud

TRACKLIST
Fever - The Fever Rock
Gary's Gang - Love Dance Tonight
The SOS Band - Love Wont Wait For Love
Sine - Keep It Comin
George Duke - Look What You Find
Pure Energy - Party On
Shakatak - Dark Is The Night
Class Action - Weekend

PLR SHOW 20 FEAT TOTAL CONTRAST, STEVIE WONDER, LEFTURNO

Better Late than never! Sorry to all crew for a bit of a wait between drinks. Renovations are a mutha and months disappear before your eyes! So we are now back in effect every fortnight with shows of stone cold classic grooves! Enjoy the selections, stay smiling and see you on the dance floor!

PLR

Paradise Loft Radio, 23/06/13 by Paradise Loft Radio on Mixcloud

TRACK LIST

Total Contrast - The River
Movement - The Movement
Aleem's, Feat Leroy Burgess - Release Yourself
B.B&Q Band - Imagination
Stevie Wonder - All I Do
Nu Shooz - I Will Never Let You Down
Evelyn King - Stop That
Lefturno - Out of Sight (instrumental)
Alan Parsons Project - Eye In The Sky
Gino Soccio - I Want To Take You There (Now)
Jean Wells - I Just Can't Stop Dancing

PLR'S TOP 10 DISCO GROOVES 2013, FEAT POWERLINE, MOMENT OF TRUTH, EDDIE KENDRICKS

I pondered a theme for this weeks show and decided to showcase some of the great, underground disco classics. Initially I thought it would be a good idea to do my top ten all time disco grooves but when faced with the challenge of making the selections, I reverted to picking a top ten list of disco classics for 2013. As the tracklist below shows, there are a good range of styles and also skipping across the pond for the Light of The World Groove.

I truly hope you enjoy the selections and take some of the positive vibes that featured so heavily in all this music. It will make your day!

Stay Smilin and see you on the dancefloor!

Paradise Loft Radio, 18/04/13 by Paradise Loft Radio on Mixcloud

TRACKLIST
Powerline - Journey
Light Of The World - Time
The Players Association - Everything's Gonna Be O.K
Black Ivory - Get Down (Comin' Down)
Eddie Kendricks - Thanks For The Memories
Herbie Mann - Stomp Your Feet
Moment Of Truth - So Much For Love
Air Power - Be Yourself
Machine - There But For The Grace Of God I Go
El Coco - Cocomotion

PLR SHOW 19 FEAT EL COCO, THE BLACKBYRDS, IDRUS MOHAMMAD

A delicious blend of grooves from 70's through to the 90's. All the usual suspects popping up and treating us with many amazing tunes. keep your ears pricked for the Kano tune, She's A Star. Italian producers playing up to the Americano palate with an undeniable italo edge. Stefano Pulga and Lucio Ninzatti would have worn out a good couple of arpeggiators in their time!

Stay smilin and see you on the dancefloor!

Paradise Loft Radio

Paradise Loft Radio, 10/04/13 by Paradise Loft Radio on Mixcloud

TRACKLIST
Montana Sextet - Who Needs Enemies (With A Friend Like You)
L.A.X - Saturday Night
El Coco - It's Your Last Chance
France Joli - Come To Me
Kano - She's A Star
Idrus Muhammad - Could Heaven Ever Be Like This
The Blackbyrds - Time Is Movin'
Rufas - Pleasure Dome
The Players Association - Turn The Music Up
Forrest - Could  This Be Love
Kleeer - Get Tough

PLR SHOW 18 FEAT HERBIE MANN, CANDIDO, FOX THE FOX

The gold keeps rollin through here at Paradise Loft Radio. Where im at the sun is shining so where ever you may be i hope its shining for you too!

Candido, the gentleman responsible for the groove Dancin' and Prancin' is a Cuban Born percussionist and arrived in New York in 1952. The following year he was working with Dizzie Gilliespie and other Jazz greats. He went on to produce the album Dancin' and Prancin' in 1979 which was released on Salsoul records. A truly amazing record with 3 of the four tracks being worthy of any dance floor. Enjoy another week of Paradise Loft Radio and if you don't know Candido look him up. An amazing cat!

If your not already be sure to follow us on mixcloud.

Stay smilin and see you on the dance floor!

Paradise Loft Radio, 04/04/13 by Paradise Loft Radio on Mixcloud

TRACKLIST
A Taste Of Honey - Boogie Oogie Oogie
Herbie Mann - Comin' Home Baby
Taana Gardner - Work That Body
Hott City - Aint Love Grand
Candido - Dancin And Prancin
Gladys Knight And The  Pips - Love Is Always On Your Mind
The Trammps - Hooked For Life
Platypus - Running From Love
Cameo - Please You
Fox The Fox - Precious Little Diamond

PARADISE LOFT RADIO SHOW 17 WITH SPECIAL GUEST HANDS SOLO

We host another special guest this week here at Paradise Loft Radio. Hands Solo is back upon the turntables after a break away from his collection. As you can see from the track list, he touches on some  
classics, one or two from left field and plenty of grooves to make an hour fly by!

So enjoy and follow Paradise Loft on Mixcloud. Stay smilin and see you on the dancefloor!

PLR

Paradise Loft Radio, 28/03/13 by Paradise Loft Radio on Mixcloud

TRACKLIST
Oby Onyioha - Enjoy Your Life
Pino D'angelo - Okay Okay
Golden Flamingo Orchestra, Feat Margo Williams - Guardian Angel Is Watching Over Us
France Joli - Gonna Get Over You
Fonda Rae - Over Like A Fat Rat
Chic - Chic Cheer
Chemise - She Can't Love You
Norman Connors - Once I've Been There
Crown Heights Affair - Body And Soul
Cloud One - Dont Let My Rainbow Pass Me By
Rainbow Brown - Lets Go Another Round
L.T.D - You Gave Me Love
Steely Dan - King Of The World
Cloud One - Dust To Dust

PLR SHOW 16 FEAT LITTLE TONI MARSH, TRILARK, MARTA ACUNA

A broad selection of tunes for the week with the general vibe touching on that boogie tip. PLR is back in effect with weekly 1 hour shows so make sure to tune in and you can follow us on mixcoud or hit us straight from the web page.

Enjoy the selections, stay smilin and see you on the dance floor!

Paradise Loft Radio

Paradise Loft Radio, 21/03/13 by Paradise Loft Radio on Mixcloud

TRACKLIST
Whispers - Tonight
Prince Charles And The City Beat Band - I Can't Stop Loving You
Crown Height Affair - Let Me Ride On The Wave Of Your Love
Trilark - Face The Music
Salsoul Orchestra - Take Some Time Out For Love
Marta Acuna - Dance, Dance, Dance
Mona Rae - Do Me
Frederick - That Body
Tracy Webber - Sure Shot
Little Toni Marsh - Video Burnout
Sweet Pea Atkinson - Dance Or Die
Paul Hardcastle - Rainforest

PLR SHOW 15 FEAT HEATWAVE, TYZIK, FOXY

Excuse the little break we've had from releasing our weekly shows here at Paradise Loft Radio. Technical difficulties have plagued us until earlier this week so we are back in effect! This weeks show is all about the groove. Nothing over 110 bpm and just a pile of rollers to get you back into a Paradise Loft mood.

Stay smilin, and see you on the dancefloor!

Paradise Loft Radio

Paradise Loft Radio, 15/03/13 by Paradise Loft Radio on Mixcloud

TRACKLIST
Sylvester - I Need Somebody To Love Tonight
BB and Q Band - Hard to Get Around
One Way - Dont Think About It
Bob James - Heads
Cherelle - Will You Satisfy?
Heatwave - Posin Till Closin
Carly Simon - Why
Foxy - Madamoiselle
Inner Life - Feel What I'm Feeling
Alicia Myers - I Want To Thank You
Tyzik- New York Woman
Herbie Hancock - Give It All Your Heart

PLR PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL RECORDS SHOW 13 FEAT MFSB, JEAN CARN, TEDDY PENDERGRASS

A show inspired by the sound of Philadelphia International Records...

Pony Boy has dedicated this weeks program to the sounds of Philadelphia International Records. With so many amazing artists and producers attaching their names to the label it always had represented quality.

Here at Paradise Loft Radio we woud like to say a big thank you to Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff, Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes, Thom Bell, Vincent Montana, Norman Harris, Keni Bourke, Jean Carn, The MFSB orchestra, The Jones Girls, Dexter Wensel, Mcfadden & Whitehead, Billy Paul, The Jacksons, The O'jays and many others for their timeless contributions and influence they have had on music as we know it.

Enjoy the selections and get out your old TSOP records and give them a spin. There will be many classics you just gotta revisit!

Paradise Loft Radio, 12/02/13 by Paradise Loft Radio on Mixcloud

TRACKLIST
MFSB - T.S.O.P (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
Billy Paul - Bring The Family Back
The Jones Girls - Nights Over Egypt
McFadden & Whitehead - Aint No Stoppin' Us Now
MFSB - Love Is The Message
Teddy Pendergrass - The More I Get The More I Want
Jean Carn - Was That All It Was
The Jones Girls - Cant Have My Love
MFSB - When Your Love Is Gone
Harold Melvin - The Love I Lost
The O'Jays - Put Our Heads Together
The Jones Girls - Keep It Comin'
Teddy Pendergrass - If You Know Like I Know

PLR EXCLUSIVE BENNY BADGE/FREEKWENCY MIX & INTERVIEW

Another week at Paradise Loft Radio and we have been blessed with a very special guest. For you who know him know that he throws down a mean set of electrifying 80's soul and produces a groove to have you hummin' for weeks. For you that dont, our guest is a gentleman who goes by a range of different names, but we know him as Benny Badge.

When you are spending as much time as this brother hunched over a synth you know its gonna lead to the production of a whole pile of music. In Benny's case not only is there a plethora of releases to come but it is all authentic boogie heat!

I have been privileged enough to have worked with Benny, collaborating  on the Freekwency release, Flip The Coin. I've seen first hand his dedication to the groove and pure love and sacrifice for his creations.

On this programme Benny has thrown down a mix of tunes for us all with his signature flavour of the lovers groove. Expect syncopation, cowbell, drum machines melting and an interview which will help you gain a little insight into the man that is Benny Badge.

Paradise Loft Radio, Benny Badge/Freekwency 02/02/13 by Paradise Loft Radio on Mixcloud

Benny Badge in the Mix - PLR Studios

TRACKLIST
Gayle Adams - I Loved Every Minute Of It
Shock - Stand Up
Heaven And Earth - I Really Love You
Deep - Dont Wait Till Its Too Late
Plush - Free And Easy
Dayton - The Sound Of Music
L.J Reynolds - Touchdown
The Spinners - Right Or Wrong
Stylistics - Special
Klymaxx - Lock And Key
George Benson - You're Still My Baby
Scratch - You Should Have Know Better

PLR SHOW 12 FEAT STARPOINT, NU SHOOZ, FREEEZ

This weeks program is a blend of disco, soul and boogie grooves. One of the tunes that i can never get enough of and ends up in my head for a good couple of days after listening to it is the Brothers Johnson song, Celebrations. The tune is truly a Jamboree of amazing musicians, producers getting together and each of them leaving their own little imprint.

One of the gentleman that was responsible for Celebrations being such an amazing groove was the co-writer Rod Temperton. I don't know if this name jumps out at you but this well spoken English man has written some of the most famous soul songs of all time ((Michael Jackson's Thriller) and has worked with an endless list of artists.

 Quincy Jones contacted Temperton and was interested in colaborating after hearing his brilliant song writing and musicianship with his band Heatwave. This partnership lead to the writing/production of many amazing soul grooves from artists such as Michael Jackson, Patti Austin, James Ingram and also on Quincy Jones' Album The Dude. Temperton wrote Somethin' Special which i must say is a personal favorite the album The Dude.

Paradise Loft Radio has great admiration for Rod Temperton and his many contributions to the soul music scene. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for a Rod Temperton Inspired Paradise Loft Radio Show.

Paradise Loft Radio 09/01/13 by Paradise Loft Radio on Mixcloud

Stephanie Mills-In My Life
Starpoint-Its All Yours
Brothers Johnson-Celebrations
Ray Parker Jr-For Those Who Like To Groove
Nu Shooz-Lost Your Number
Unique-What I Got Is What You Need
Freeez-I.O.U
Universal Robot Band-Barely Breakin Even
Lasette Wilson-Caveman Boogie
The Crusaders-Spiral
The 5th Dimension-Puppet Man
Ecstacy, Passion and Pain-Ask Me (Mr K Re-Work)

The below link was referenced in regards to Rod Temperton.
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rod_Temperton

PLR SHOW 11 FEAT MARCUS MILLER, ONE WAY, SKYY

Another year begins and we just keep on rollin out the classic soul grooves here at Paradise Loft Radio. Studio is all back setup and stronger than ever with regular one hour shows returning each week.

Miles G will no longer be a co-producer of Paradise Loft Radio due to, myself (Pony Boy) moving cities. He will be greatly missed and hope to have him on the show as regularly as possible.

Paradise Loft Radio 02/01/13 by Paradise Loft Radio on Mixcloud

Vincent Montana Orchestra - Esto Parese Amor (Club Mix)
Marcus Miller - I Could Give You More
James D-Train Williams - Music
Chas Jankel - Glad To Know You
Faze Action - Spark (Special Disco Mix)
Bernard Wright - Move Your Body
Ingram - We Like To Do It
Quincy Jones - Betcha Wouldn't Hurt Me
BumbleBee Unlimited - I Got A Big Bee
Skyy - First Time Around
One Way, Feat Al Hudson - You've The One
Surface - Falling In Love (Danny Krivit Edit)

 This week we are going to take a brief look at the musical great, Patrick Adams and highlight some of his many acheivements that span over four decades.

Adams got his first exposure at the age of sixteen when a band he had joined, Sparks had won an audition to be the band in the Warner Brothers movie 'Up and Down The Staircase'. This cameo performance led to the band being signed to Cub/MGM records and recorded a single called 'Cool it' and 'Woe Woe'. Sparks toured for four years with many artists including the Commodores. Around this time Adams wrote a song called 'You've Got To Learn Something' Which is still featured on Sesame Street today.

There is so much to know about Patrick Adams and his uplifting body of work. Please peruse this link for not only more details of Patrick Adams but many more Disco Artists.
http://www.disco-disco.com/tributes/patrick.shtml

*Below link was reference for information in regards to Patrick Adams
http://www.disco-disco.com/tributes/patrick.shtml