Johnny Corsair's Podcast

Bright Lights Big City - 66

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:37:59 +0000

We've come back as you wished we would. We're pledging, crying, rolling, & walking through the usual mix of musics.

1. I Wish You Would / Billy Boy Arnold

2. Meet Me In The City / Junior Kimbrough

3. I Got Loaded / Lil' Bob & the Lollipops

4. Take Out The Squeal (If You Want A Meal) / Earl Jackson & The Johnny Otis Band

5. I'm Going Away Blues / Frank Stokes

6. That's No Way To Get Along / Robert Wilkins

7. Rollin' Stone / Muddy Waters

8. Nite Life Boogie / Jimmy Liggins & His Drops Of Joy

9. And I Love Him / Esther Phillips

10. Pledging My Love / Johnny Ace

11. Tears Keep Falling / Sam E Solo

12. Soon Enough / Pip Millett

13. Easy / Gotts Street Park & Celeste

14. Your Love Is Electric / Leon Bridges

15. Walking In The Footsteps Of a Fool / Dobbie Dobson

16. Walk The Chalk Line / Aaron Collins & The Teen Queens

theme song: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

contact me at : johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

the sister show is back and blasting out at : https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean.com

want to buy or browse at some fantastic art including iconic 7 inch record sleeves then look no further than:

https://martingrover.com

A lot of our songs are on Ace Records releases - check out their whole collection at:

https://acerecords.com

Bright Lights Big City - 65

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:52:21 +0000

"The old folks started it, the young folks get it, everyone is dancing to Bright Lights Big City"

A couple of records from 1956, two more from 1929, and a few more from right about now.

1. I'm Tore Up / Ike Turners Rhythm Rockers

2. Big Legged Woman / Jimmy Williams

3. Cupid's Boogie / Little Esther

4. Ain't Got The Money To Pay for This Drink / George Zimmerman

5. The Old Folks Started It / Minnie Wallace

6. You Wouldn't, Would You Papa? / Harriet Hart

7. Back From Korea / Jimmy Harris & Rose Brown

8. Walking In The Footsteps Of A Fool . Ben .E. King

9. Jolene / Candi Staton

10. Little Things / Cleo Sol

11. I Feel Hope Coming / Alabama Shakes

12. Tears Of Joy / Leon Bridges

13. Watch Out / Aza Lineage

14. I'm A Changed Man / Otis Redding

theme song: Bright Light Big City / Jimmy Reed

"the King's Guards played '9-5' in front of Buckingham Palace'

contact me at: johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

He's back! Sneaky Pete is broadcasting once again with the fantastic Small Town Talk (our sister show)

catch him at: https://smalltowntalkrecords.4podbean.com

There's still only one place to buy what we play, head to : https://acerecords.com

Treat yourself to some art, go shop at https://martingrover.com

Bright Lights Big City - 64

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:53:30 +0000

This month we have a Baby, a Junior, a Stomp, a Hambone, a king & a Michael - all will become clear once you press PLAY.

1. Damp Rag / Stomp Gordon

2. Flesh, Blood & Bones /Little Esther Phillips

3. Going To California Blues / King Perry

4. Daddy, Please Don't Cry / Eddie Kirkland

5. Bye, Bye Policeman / Jim Jackson

6. Nobody Knows (What The Good Deacon Does) Hambone Willie Newbern

7. How Long Will It Take? / Pat Kelly

8. The Boy From Bombay / Aretha Franklin

9. Alive (feat Wizkid) Jorja Smith

10. If I Let You / The Womack Sisters

11. But, Nvm / Baby Rose

12. Risk It All / SAHRA

13. Homecookin' / Junior Walker

14. Giving Up Your Love / Diane Lewis

15. Michael / The C.O.D.S

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"maybe do what Junior Walker does?"

contact me : johnnycorsair(@gmail.com

this only the half of it...tune into our sister show at

https://smalltowntalk4.podbean.com

where's the best place to buy what we play and lots more - go to

https://acerecords.com

martin grover loves painting & printing (& dancing & running) check out his fantastic art at

https://martingrover.com

Bright Lights Big City 63

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:55:40 +0000

An extended show - over an hour of the usual mix plus a guest in the studio - we spoil you!

1. Who's That Knocking? / The Genies

2. Reet,Petite and Gone / Louis Jordan

3. Jesus On The Mainline / McAuley & Demick

4. Twelve Pound Daddy / Pearl Dickson

5. Labor Blues / Tom Dickson

6. Twistin' In The Kitchen With Dinah / Sam Cooke

7. A Victim Of A Man / Katie Love

8. You Were Made For Me / Luther Ingram

9. What Am I Living For / Chuck Willis

10. Your Turn To Cry / Bettye Lavettte

11. Alone Again / SAHRA

12. High / Nia Smith

13. Chauffeur / The Womack Sisters

14. Mr Train Conductor / Jalen Ngonda

15. T For Texas / McAuley & Demick

16. Poor Rebel Soldier / McAuley & Demick

17. Reet Petite / Jackie Wilson

18. Plastic Jesus / Paul Newman

theme song: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"Pearl claims to have a 12lb Daddy & an 8lb one too...the mind boggles."

contact me at: johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

catch the sister show at:

https://smalltowntalk4.podbean.com

a lot of what we play was bought from Ace Records - go see at:

https://acerecords.com

fancy looking at, or even better buying, some great paintings & prints inc; some of the most iconic 7 inch records & sleeves then head to:

http://martingrover.com

Bright Lights Big City - 62

Tue, 26 May 2026 13:16:59 +0000

'Let's Flip', 'Cry, Cry, Cry', 'My Kinda Town', 'Memphis In The Meantime' and 'Bright Lights Bar & Grill' all these themes and so much more...

1. I Gotta Go Now / Elmore James

2. Johnny Has Gone / The Five Wings

3. The Spinach Song / Julia lee

4. I'm Gonna Move to Louisiana / Jim Jackson

5. I Got Mine / Frank Stokes

6. My Sweet Baby / Pacific Gas & Electric

7. Darling Come Back Home / The Valentinos

8. Darling / The Womack Sisters

9. 6 Years / Thee Marloes

10. Better Days / Naomi Sharon

11. Groove me / King Floyd

12. Crying For My Baby / Harold Burrage

13. One More Heartache / Marvin Gaye

14. Get Ready / Ella Fitzgerald

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"Not only am I alive & well... I'm hungry too."

contact me at: johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

tune into the sister show for 49 minutes of cracking tunes

https://smalltowntalk4.podbean.com

want some of the best Art around then head over to https://martingrover.com

This month's prize CD once again courtesy of the best online shop for what we play here and a whole lot more -Ace Records at https://acerecords.com

Bright Lights Big City - 61

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:24:37 +0000

The Blues from Memphis & Soul from Indonesia. Where else can you find such stuff?

1. Off To Work Again / Wilbert Harrison

2. Satisfied With Jesus / The Original Blind Boys Of Alabama

3. Moose On The Loose / Bullmoose Jackson

4. Biscuit Making Mama / Big Ed & His Combo

5. Wouldn't Mind Dying If Dying Was All / Blind Mamie Forehand

6. What Makes A Bow-Legged Woman Crazy 'Bout a Knock -Kneed Man /Sadie James

7. Ooh Baby Baby / Ella Fitzgerald

8. I Don't Want To Take A Chance / Wee Willie Walker

9. No God In This Town / Brother Wallace

10. Piece Of It All / Jorja Smith

11. Di Hotel Malibu / Thee Marloes

12. Letter Full Of Tears / Millie Jackson

13. Joyce Bond / Do The Teasy

14. Tell Me Something Good / Rufus

15. See Them A Come / Culture

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"one of life's less complicated records."

contact me at: johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

Our sister show is on the airwaves permanently & refreshed every month by a brand new 49 minutes of some of the best in Pete Jones' record collection so tune in...

https://smalltowntalk4.podbean.com

Want to browse or buy some great paintings then look no further than

https://martingrover.com

This month's prize CD is courtesy of Ace Records as always - check them out at

https://acerecords.com

Bright Lights Big City - 60

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:11:35 +0000

It's our 5th birthday! A new record design by Pete Jones, a new section and the rest is the usual musical treasures and trinkets from way back & right now.

1. You Can't Stop Here (Step It Up & Go) / Pearl Reaves & The Concords

2. Chop Suey Louie / Jimmy Preston

3. Yellow Dog Blues / W.C. Handy

4. Rock Away / Sadie McKinney

5. Somewhere Crying / Irma Thomas

6. Stars Fell On Alabama / Lizz Wright

7. should i give it up / Tia Gordon

8. Lights Off / Nectar Woode

9. You Went Away Too Long / The Womack Sisters

10. Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray / The Womack Brothers

11. Doctrine Of Love / Jalen NGonda

12. Don't Look Back / The Temptations

13. Baby I Need Your Love / Bobby Williams

14. Things Get Better / Eddie Floyd

15. You Gotta Understand / Carmy Love

theme song: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"It's not about a golden retriever."

contact me at : johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

Not only does he provide the fantastic record design each month he puts out the sister show to this - I give you Pete Jones the host of 'Small Town Talk' tune in at

https://smalltowntalk4.podbean.com

Want to buy some of what you hear on B.L.B.C & S.T.T then there's no better online shop than Ace Records

https://acerecords.com

Want to buy some Art at affordable prices -paintings of: 7 inch record labels, flowers, soul artists hangin' around S.E. London tehn go to:

https://martingrover.com

Bright Lights Big City - 59

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:55:24 +0000

Another show, another 53 minutes of the old & the new of the best in Soul, R'n'B, Blues, Doo Wop, Gospel, Reggae, & Ska.

1. Do-Re-Me / Lee Dorsey

2. Sally Green / The Jesters

3. I Sat & Cried / Jimmy Nelson

4. Saturday Night Fish Fry / Eddie Williams & his Brown Buddies

5. So Cold In China / Kid Prince Moore

6. I Didn't Want To Do It But I Did / Dee Irwin & Mamie Galore

7. Been So Long / Dee Irwin

8. Swinging On A Star / Dee Irwin feat Little Eva

9. Wake Up John / Little Eva

10. What Kind Of World / The Cables

11. love / tia gordon

12. Nothing Is Impossible With You / Cleo Sol

12. Diamonds On The Sole Of Her Shoes / Olivia Dean

13. More & More / Little Milton

14. Aunt Dora's Love Shack / Arthur Conley

theme song: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"then, as is now, wasn't part of the United States."

contact me at: johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

Tune into the sister show where currently Pete Jones is spinning those 'longer' songs on one of his special editions

https://smalltowntalk4.podbean.com

Our prize CD this month is, as always, courtesy of our favourite store - Ace Records go check them out at:

https://acerecords.com

Last month's guest Martin Grover spends his time painting, printing, exhibiting, running & dancing - go see his art at:

https://martingrover.com

Bright Lights Big City - 58

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 11:37:24 +0000

We pick nine songs & our guest, Martin Grover, picks another four = the baker's dozen of soul & r'n'b to kick off 2026.

1. Wipe Your Tears /Jimmy Nolen

2. Give Me One More Drink / The Big Heat

3. Baby, Scratch My Back / Slim Harpo

4. Three Rooms / Audrey Freeman

5. Shelter From The Storm / Cassandra Wilson

6. There Must Be Something / Friday, Saturday & Sunday

7. There's No End / Latimore

8. I Can Hold My Own / Geater Davis

9. Potato Salad / Friday, Saturday & Sunday

10. Landslide / Baby Rose

11. Reclusive / Emiene

12. The Times They Are A-Changin'/ The Brothers & Sisters Of Los Angeles

13. Double Barrel / Dave & Ansel Collins

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

" you get the picture...those boys were busy!"

contact me at: johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

Our Sister show, Small Town Talk with a lot of we don't play and a bit of we do can be reached at:

https://smalltowntalk4.podbean.com

Our guest this month, Martin Grover has all his fantastic art available to see & buy at:

https://martingrover.com

This month's prize CD is courtesy, as always, from Ace Records - their website is packed with Soul, RnB, Blues, and so much more so go find at:

https://acerecords.com

Bright Lights Big City - 57

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:47:27 +0000

The Bright Lights Big City Christmas Boogie...

1. I Wanna Be Your Radio / Mamie Galore

2. Blue Christmas / The Meditation Singers

3. Midnight Bells Are Ringing / T. Bone Walker

4. Just a Sad Xmas / The Soul Duo

5. Christmas In Jail / The Youngsters

6. Save Me A Boogie / Marvin Johnson

7. Christmas Date Boogie / Big Joe Turner

8. Why Must I Cry / Priscilla Bowman

9. Jelly Bread / Booker T & The M.G.'s

10. Ole Man Trouble / Otis Redding

11. Concrete Jungle / Arthur Alexander

12. Walk The Street / Derrick Harriot

13. Lipstick Traces (On A Cigarette) The O Jays

14. Something's Different / Elara James

15. Lady Lady / Olivia Dean

16. Let Alone The One You Love / Olivia Dean

17. Speak To Me / Michelle David & The True-Tones

18. Stick Fight (Live at the Village Underground) Nectar Woode

19. Santa Claus Boogie / The Voices

20. Boogie Woogie Santa Claus / Mabel Scott

21. Dig That Crazy Santa Claus / Oscar McLollie & His Honey Jumpers

22. Christmas In Celebration / B.B. King

23. Santa Done Got Hip / The Marquees

24. You Can't Hurry Love (live on Jools) / Olivia Dean

theme song: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"Christmas is a perfect time for sad songs."

contact me at: johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

Bright Lights Big City - 56

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 13:17:39 +0000

Whether it's 3.15pm or 21 minutes to 9 it's time for another 50+ minutes of 15 songs on show 55.

1. Air Travel / Ray & Bob

2. Drop My Stuff / Three Fifteen & His Squares

3. 21 Minutes To 9 / Willie Love

4. Hole In The Ground / Freddie Kohlman & His Orchestra

5. Ham 'N' Eggs / Skip Manning

6. Trouble In Mind / Dinah Washington & Ben Webster

7. Shouldn't I Know / The Cardinals

8. You Might As Well Forget Him / Jimmy Hughes

9. Bigger They Come / Jimmy Cliff

10. Moment to Moment / Junior Scaife

11. Together Apart / Becky Sikasa

12. A Couple Of Minutes / Olivia Dean

13. Don't Watch Me Cry / Jorja Smith

14. Down In Memphis / Booker T Jones

15. Stick Fight / Nectar Woode

theme song: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"I like the way he says 'just about 21 minutes to 9'

contact me at; johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

Once again a big shout out for Pete Jones' Small Town Talk podcast

https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean.com

if listening can be essential then this 49 minutes is every month.

Go browse and buy at Ace Records website - https://acerecords.com

Go browse and buy also at https://martingrover.com

Bright Lights Big City - 55

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:58:33 +0000

Trains, Religion & Pies and a lot more - all aboard!

1. All Aboard / Muddy Waters

2. Number Nine Train / Tarheel Slim

3. First, You've Got To Recognise God / The Burnadettes

4. Petootie Pie / Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Jordan

5. The Frim Fram Sauce / Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong

6. Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood / Nina Simone

7. Uptown / Little Eva

8. Too Much / Amber Mark

9. What It Means / Lady Wray

10. Blue Skies / Dexter In The Newsagent

11. When The Rain Stops / Nectar Woode

12. Your Time To Cry / Joe Simon

13. Reality / Snooks Eaglin

14. Young, Gifted & Black / Nina Simone

15. Good Rocking Daddy / Roomful Of Blues

theme song: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"they're all a figment of the songwriter's imagination."

contact me at: johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

join the Congregation at the church of Pastor Pete 'I'm a Believer' Jones at

https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean.com

the Devil's tunes and more.

Our prize CD this month is once again courtesy of Ace Records - if you don't win it then buy it and much more at https://acereords.com

Want a music related painting or a print and much more then shop at: https://martingrover.com

Bright Lights - 54

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:53:57 +0000

It's September so artists get their new records in the shops & those modern type things like streaming for the Christmas market. We have songs from two of those albums, two new singles and a bunch of old but gold stuff as always.

1. Too Much Competition / Allen Bunn

2. Shopping For Clothes / The Coasters

3. My Stove's In Good Condition / Lil Johnson

4. Highway 61 / Sunnyland Slim

5. The Jones Girl / The Five Satins

6. The Gal From Joe's / Etta Jones

7. Believe In Me / Jennings Brothers

8. Brave / Joy Crookes

9. Baby Steps / Olivia Dean

10. i wish i could /Tia Gordon

11. All About Me / Jalen N'Gonda

12. Because I Love You / Billy Stewart

13. Worth Every Tear That I Cry / Dee Dee Warwick

14. How Can I Tell You (To Love Me More) / Brooke Combe

theme song: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"can you have too many records?"contact me at ; johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

Hitting the airwaves today as well it's : https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean.com

the sister show with 49 minutes of a wonderful mix.

check out the vast array of music that both shows dip into every month at: https://acerecords.com

Want to buy some art? Look no further than https://martingrover.com

Bright Lights Big City -53

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:08:16 +0000

You wait for one instrumental & two come along and 12 other crackin' tunes.

1. Fools Are Getting Scarcer / Roy Milton

2. Creepin' / The Starlighters

3. Why'd You Do It? / Ralph Willis

4. Dirty Water / Billy Larkin & The Delegates

5. A Shot Of Rhythm & Blues / Arthur Alexander

6. Nights In New York City / Jan Bradley

7. Beautiful Strangers / Mavis Staples

8. Love So Divine / Emilia Sisco & Cold Diamond & Mink

9. One Of Those Good For Crying Over You Days / Clydie King

10. Cornbread, Fish & Collard Greens / Anthony Hamilton

11. Somebody To You / Joy Crookes

12. Man I Need / Olivia Dean

13. He Loves Us Both / Lila Ike (feat H.E.R.)

14. Blue Blood / Candice Ivory

15. Since You've Been Gone / Four Tops

theme song: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"they're going beserk to get off to work."

contact me at: johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

Although he's busier than the busiest bee, Pete Jones manages to find time to bring you a fantastic 49 mins of his record collection every month on the sister show to this : https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean.com -

A lot of what we both play are Ace Records releases because there is no one better - go shopping at

https://acerecords.com & join their Facebook page to be in the know of their latest release.

Soon to be a guest again on the show so check out the art of Martin Grover - https://martingrover.com

Check out Nola Blue records - the home of Candice Ivory's latest release & many more blues artists at

https://www.nola-blues.com

Bright Lights Big City - 52

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:32:49 +0000

Pencils, Bananas & Trains just some of the subjects on this month's show.

1. Shout & Rock / Elmore Nixon

2. That's What They Put Erasers On Pencils For / The Gems

3. Serve Another Round / The Five Keys

4. Banana in Your Fruit Basket / Bo Carter

5. I Cry And Cry Every Night / Jimmy Smith & The Lockettes

6. Let The Good Times Roll / Shirley & Lee

7. Wanted / Lila Ike

8. Drowning In The Sea Of Love / Joe Simon

9. Rather Be / Giveon

10. Cheat Code / Lacee

11. Down In Texas / Don Varner

12. Reconsider Baby / Doug Sahm

13. Love Train / The Supremes

theme song : Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"this goes out to the Paddington to Cheltenham Posse."

contact me at : johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

Our sister show, SmallTown Talk is at https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean.com impeccably presented by Pete Jones each month.

We both play releases by Ace Records every month - usually several. Shop there at https://acerecords.com

it's their 50th Anniversary so check them out online to see their various events in London next week from August 5th.

Want to browse or buy some fantastic art including iconic 7 inch record sleeves check out:

https://martingrover.com

Bright Lights Big City -51

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:02:29 +0000

Another mix of old soul & new. And of course blues from the 1920's. We return to six artists you would have heard here before - some many times -all with new songs just out!

1. Not So Much Talk / Jimmy Breedlove

2. Broadway On Fire / Buster Brown

3. I Got Love If You Want It / Slim Harpo

4. Ice Cream Baby / The Pearls

5. Coffee Grindin' Blues / Lucille Bogan

6. On With The Show / Celeste

7. Nice To Each Other / Olivia Dean

8. Ama Said / Nectar Woode

9. The Perfect Crime / Joy Crookes

10. Sierra / MRCY

11. Flower Moon / Durand Jones & The Indications

12. Will There Be Another Love For Me / Winfield Parker

13. Mary Don't You Weep / The Delights

14. Looking for Some Action / Q.Tips

15. This Heart of Mine / Jimmy James & The Vagabonds

theme song: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"sorry for the delay...who orderd the ice cream four weeks ago?"

contact me at; johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

A sisterly love shout out to Smalltown Talk podcast hosted by Pete Jones every month - just as it closes. It's 49 minutes of musical delights with Pete's enthusiasm & erudition and LOVE!

https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean.com

Want to shop for music that you'll hear here every month (and at Smalltown Talk) then look no further than Ace

Records - https://acerecords.com and check out their FB page for latest info on releases and a chance to win them.

The painter extraordinaire producing the eye catching, the thoughtful, the placing of soul singers in South London's streets - I give you Martin Grover - go see at : https://martingrover.com

Brights Lights Big City 50

Wed, 28 May 2025 09:14:23 +0000

The grand opening of the BLBC Bar & Grill where we serve songs about food, drink & eating & drinking each month alongside our usual Soul, RnB, Gospel, Blues, and JA music mix.

And as we've reached show 50 there's a brand new 7' inch record sleeve design courtesy , as always, by Pete Jones.

1. Switchen In The Kitchen / Pretty Boy

2. W.P.L.J. / Lord Luther & The Four Deuces

3. Sam The Hot Dog Man / Lil Johnson

4. I've Been Wrong So Long / Bobby Bland

5. Ain't I Cried Enough / Paul Clifton

6. Jackson Blues / Drifting Slim & His Blues Band

7. Without You / Donnie Elbert

8. this feeling / Tia Gordon

9. Only Happen / Nectar Woode

10. Carmen / Joy Crookes

11. Ain't That Lovng You / Johnnie Taylor

12. In The Midnight Hour / Little Mac & The Boss Sounds

13. Here's A Litle Girl From Jacksonville / Blue Lu Barker

14. Camel Walk / Saundra Mallett

theme song: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"can you just dance when you perform, don't sing! You don't know what you're singing about."

contact me at ; johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

Pete Jones' music podcast is the lemon juice to go with Bright Lights White Port - a heady blend of some of the best music from then & now. Tune in:

https://smalltownrecords4.podbean.com

This month's fantastic prize CD and a lot of the tracks on here and every show are Ace records releases - https://acerecords.com & check out their FB page for the latest news and a chance to win CDs.

Fancy a painting or print of an iconic record in it's 7'inch sleeve or any of the other wonderful art from our mate Marin Grover - then go to...

https://martingrover.com

Bright Lights Big City -49

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:56:41 +0000

Heavy on the soulful side this month... because we can.

It looks good, sounds good & by golly it does you good.

1. Hear Me Now / Billy Lamont

2. Gimme Some / The Harptones

3. Hi-Fi Apartment / Mad Man Jones

4. You Got Me Crying / Clarence Garlow

5. Here I Go Again / Ruby Johnson

6. I Can't Make It Anymore / Richie Havens

7. Been So Long / Durand Jones & The Indications

8. This Woman's Work / Maxwell

9. Crystal Tears / Emiene

10. There She Goes / Curtis Harding

11. Invitation / Band Of Angels

12. Sad Souvenirs / The Four Tops

13. It Ain't No Big Thing / The Radiants

14. Soulshake / Peggy Scott & Jo Jo Benson

theme song; Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

contact me at: johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

Our sister show, a bit similiar but a lot different is at:

https://smalltownrecords4.podbean.com

a lot of what I play and always what we give away is from Ace Records:

https://acerecords.com & check out their facebook page.

as always we give the heads up for the wonderful art from Martin Grover - go see at:

https://martingrover.com

Bright Lights Big City - 48

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:50:51 +0000

And now we are four. The 48th show. Over 700 different songs since we started but all a little bit like these...

1. Oh Johnny / Baby Jean

2. Real Good Feeling / Eddie Boyd

3. Heart Trouble / Billy Lewis

4. Two In The Morning / Spooner's Crowd

5. Some Other Guy / Richie Barrett

6. Right Around the Corner / Jimmy Nelson

7. It's Too Late To Cry / Lonnie Johnson

8. For Your Precious Love / Jerry Butler

9. He Will Break Your Heart / Jerry Butler

10. I'm A Telling You / Jerry Butler

11. Too Late / The Jewel Gospel Trio

12. There Will Be Peace In The Valley / Candi Staton

13. Rather Be / Mortimer

14. By Any Means (Machiavelli Sessions) Jorja Smith

15. backwards loving / Tia Gordon

16. Just As Long We're Together / Jalen NGonda

17. It Isn't Perfect (But It Might Me) / Olivia Dean

18. Lucky Lucky Me / Ivy Joe Hunter

theme song: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"it isn't perfect but it might be"

contact me at : johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

Happy 5th birthday to Smalltown Talk our sister show - all 60 'perfect' shows can be found at

https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean.com

This month's CD and everyone we give away is from the best online shop there is: https://acerecords.com

We stongly recommend you check out Martin Grover at https://martingrover.com

Bright Lights Big City 47

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 13:15:29 +0000

She's right when she says: 'Boy! it's Solid Groovy.' No laggin or draggin please, tune into another 'soulful' mix.

1. Come Into My Bedroom / Delores Ealy

2. Boy! It's Soild Groovy / Nora Lee King

3. Heartbreak Road / Bill Withers

4. I Dig You Baby / Jerry Butler

5. Restless Soul / Nia Smith

6. Revolutionary Soul / The Mighty Tiny & The Many Few

7. jordan / Joy Oladokun

8. Wrong (feat Debora Caldwell Moore) / Annie and the Caldwells

9. Something In My Eye / The Music City Soul Brothers

10. No Laggin' and Draggin' / Renaldo Domino

11. New Love / The Fantastic Johnny C

12. More, More More, Of Your Love / Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

13. Monkey Tonight / Eddie Kirk

theme song: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"and remember only Johnny Corsair is Johnny Corsair."

contact me at: johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

You can get two shows for the price of no pounds & no pence by tuning in to Pete Jones' presenting his monthly musical extravaganza over at

https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean.com

This month's prize CD, as always, is courtesy of those wonderful people at Ace Records check out their website and follow them on Facebook for the all the latest info on their fantasic new releases.

https://acerecords.com

Enjoyed our selection from Maddy Burke then find hundreds more at maddy tube on youtube.

Our mate Martin Grover, who has this show in his ears while out running, has a veritable cornucopia of eye poppin' art not just for music fans but for anyone. View at:

https://martingrover

Bright Lights Big City 46

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:40:05 +0000

Happy New Year to you all! Those bells of joy are ringing out in a sensational way.

1. Don't Push, Don't Pull, Don't Shove / The Willows

2. Real Small Town / King Kolax

3. Later For The Gator / Willis Jackson & His Orchestra

4. Well Well No No / The Bells Of Joy

5. Why Do You Wait? / The Sensational Bells Of Joy

6. You're Gonna Need Me / Barbara Lynn

7. Not Too Cool To Cry / Renaldo Domino

8. Twist & Shout / Monica Martin

9. This Is Who I Am / Celeste

10. a little love for myself / Tia Gordon

11. One and The Same / Thee Sacred Souls

12. Give and Take / Jimmy Cliff

13. Forty First Street Breakdown / Naomi Shelton

14. Hey Girl, Come On Do The Pearl / The Agents

theme song: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"I could be making this up."

contact me at: johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

Our sister show has another 'long songs' special and the usual 'shorter songs' monthly show out right now - whatever the size it's a delight - go see.

https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean.com

A lot of what we play are from Ace Records releases and they regularly provide a new release CD as our prize check their catalogue out at https://acerecords.com

Our good friend and prolific procrastinator (?) Martin Grover's art can be viewed and bought at https://martingrover

We play a song from Maddy Burke's youtube page every month (starting last month) check them all out at maddytube.

Bright Lights Big City - 45

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 10:53:00 +0000

It's the end of the year show ( or the start of the year show probably by the time you listen in) either way we announce our Album Of The Year, a our re-issue Album Of The Year & begin our dip into the delights of Maddy Burke's musical treasure chest.

1. Come On, Come On, Come On. / Tiny Topsy

2. Someday Pretty Baby / Singin' Sammy Ward

3. You Got Your Finger In My Eye / Willie Parker

4. He's Good To Me / The Butlerairs

5. Aberdeen Mississippi Blues / Bukka White

6. Crying Tears / Smokey Smothers

7. God Gave Me A Song / Myrna Summers

8. Everybody Hurts / Al Green

9. Taxman / Junior Parker

10. Cousin's Car (feat BERWYN) / Debbie

11. Reckless Soul (demo) / Nia Smith

12. Wildfires / Sault

13. The Hardest Part / Olivia Dean

14. That's What I Love / Leon Bridges

15. Do The Whoopee / Sugar Pie DeSanto

theme song: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"calling her Tiny is like calling a bald man curly"

Mark Lamarr

contact me at johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

If you do, then keep doing it, if you don't then start doing it as a New Year Resolution...what? Listen to the terrific Smalltown Talk podcast that's what. 47 minutes of wonderful tunes from Pete Jones' record box.

https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean.com

Check out Ace Records for the best in what we play here and so much more:

https://acerecords.co.uk

and Follow them on Facebook to be the first to hear about their new releases.

Got some Xmas vouchers to spend then head over to https://martingrover

and browse his gallery of paintings, prints & more. 45' record sleeves, flowers, bus stops -all eye catchingly delightful.

Go see Maddy Tube on youtube for hundred & hundreds of videos of the music we love.

Bright Lights Big City 44

Sat, 30 Nov 2024 09:59:12 +0000

Two Bears called Jack, one suitcase, and the soul & swagger you come to expect each month.

1. Somebody Work On My Baby's Mind / The Du Droppers

2. I Need You I Want You / Jack 'The Bear' Parker

3. Jack The Bear / Duke Ellington

4. I Can Tell / Bo Diddley

5. I'll Take Good Care Of You / Garnett Mimms

6. Undying Love / Ernest Wilson

7. suitcase of memories/ tia gordon

8. Tell a lil lie / Nectar Woode

9. Can't Have It All / Leon Bridges

10. Here Comes The Sun / Nina Simone

11. The City / Lady Blackbird

12. Doin' Everything / The '5' Royales

13. I'd Cry / Chuck Jackson

14. You Got Me Dizzy / Jimmy Reed

theme song: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"when they put the 'jump' into blues you wonder why they ever bothered to invent rock 'n' roll."

Tony Harlow

contact me at johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

Rockin' outta that summer house each month with a record box of musical magic is Pete Jones - tune in at

https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean.com

Check out Ace Records for the best in what we play & much more and who kindly provide our prize CD's -

https://acerecords

and follow them on Facebook to be first to know about their new releases.

Need some imaginative Xmas presents or just want to treat yourself to some wonderful art then go to

https://martingrover

This show is dedicated to Maddy Burke - check out her fantastic selection of music videos at Maddy Tube

BLBC - 43

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:58:47 +0000

Hello & Halloween.

A double helping of voodoo'ism opens this month's show. As well as the usual heady mix we have a three song tribute to Cissy Houston & the first of three compilation CDs as prizes of 'Black America sings Lennon & McCartney and Harrison.

1. The Voodoo Man / The Del Vikings

2. Voodoo Voodoo / LaVern Baker

3. Meet Me / Clarence Samuels & The Blazers

4. Drunk / Jimmy Liggins

5. Letter Full Of Tears / Gladys Knight

6. 'Tis Autumn / Nat King Cole Trio

7. Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye / Bettye Swann

8. After It's All Over / The Drinkard Singers

9. Ain't No Way / Aretha Franklin

10. Down In The Boondocks / Cissy Houston

11. Miss You / Tia Gordon

12. Little Red Car / Nia Smith

13. No One's Watching Me / Ezra Collective (feat Olivia Dean)

14. Make Your Move / The Volcanos

15. I Want to Hold Your Hand / Al Green

theme song: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

" this is sort of tight & loose at different times."

contact me at : johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

Whether he's broadcasting from the summer house or the all year round house you must catch Pete Jones 'Small Town Talk' podcast (our sister show) at: https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean.com

A big shout out to Ace Records who are providing Vols 1, 2 & 3 of 'Black America Sings Lennon & McCartney & Harrison' CDs over the next 3 shows. The latest a brand new November release.

Check out their website - the best record shop online anywhere - https://acerecords.co.uk

And Follow them on Facebook to catch all their new releases and be in with a chance to win their new release.

We will never tire of giving a shout out to the wonderful man with the pencil, brush & screen printer it's Martin Grover

https://martingrover

Bright Lights Big City - 42

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:07:52 +0000

Do you want 14 songs with a mix of Soul, R'n'B, Gospel, Blues, Ska, songs from way back when and yesterday?

Well, that's what's on offer this month & every month. Really? Yeh Yeh!

1. Yeh Yeh! / Mongo Santamaria

2. You And Me Together / Vernon Garrett

3. Must I Holler / Jamo Thomas

4. The Ball Game / Sister Wynona Carr

5. I Don't Want To Hear It / Betty Harris

6. Queen Of Tears / Gladys Knight

7. Ain't That Loving You / Alton Ellis & U Roy

8. Not A Day Goes By / Mortimer

10. Waiting On The Right Time / Thee Sacred Souls

11. The Harder They Come / Olivia Dean

12. Laredo My Kinda Town / Leon Bridges

13. Because Of My Heart / Frankie Beverly & The Butlers

14. Tusi - Tusi / Lloyd Nolan

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

" she seemed very pleased, enough to ask me to send her a link to the show."

contact me at: johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

Broadcasting out of the remains of his studio is my musical brother with the sister show - tune in at:

https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean.com

Check out the best record store online - https://acerecords.co.uk

Check out the best art south of Waterloo : https://martingrover.com

Bright Light Big City - 41

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:33:53 +0000

Johnny Corsair, your all day record man, spins twelve songs from then & now. His regular monthly guests add three more. it's a heady mix. Join us you won't regret it.

1. ("Stay Up Stan") The All Night Record Man / Charlie Barnet & his Orchestra

2. All Night Worker / Rufus Thomas

3. Chief, Turn The Hose On Me / The Cap-Tans

4. Hey Leroy, Your Mama's Callin' You / Jimmy Castor

5. You Took My Love / Millicent Patsy Todd

6. God Don't Like It / Rev Anderson Johnson

7. Cry Like A Baby / Aretha Franklin

8. Burying Ground / Robert Cray

9. Get Involved / The Harlem Gospel Travelers

10. Peaceful Place / Leon Bridges

11. Personal / Nia Smith

12. To Me It's Storming / George & Greer

13. Down In Mexico / The Coasters

14. New Orleans Twist / Blazer Boy

15. I'll Come Running / Carolyn Crawford

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"we're in the dark as to why his Mama was calling and why she's so vexed?"

contact me at: johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

This is just 'half' - for the 'whole' tune into the sister show at:

https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean.com

where Pete Jones is often compiling his show 'all night' just to get it to you by the end of each month but as you will hear his sweat & tears are all worth it.

This month's prize and every prize is courtesy of the best re-issue record company on the planet:

https://acerecords.co.uk

We say it every month here but do yourself a favour and go see:

https://martingrover.com

Bright Lights Big City - 40

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 09:30:08 +0000

It's 30 degrees and climbing here in the studio - no sweat! We can just graze on cherries and play the best of the old & the new.

1. Western Movies / The Olympics

2. Hi -Yo Silver / The Treniers

3. Three Thirty Three / Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters

4. Cherry Juice / Marino Choice

5. Cherry Pie / Marvin & Johnny

6. My Smile Is Just A Frown (Turned Upside Down) / Carolyn Crawford

7. The Masquerade Is Over / Jesse Belvin

8. I Have l Learned To Do Without You / Mavis Staples

9. Good Enough / Tia Gordon

10. 30 Degrees / Nectar Woode

11. Give Up The Fear / Nia Smith

12. Please Don't Leave Me To Cry / Huey 'Piano' Smith

13. Grazing In The Grass / The Friends Of Distinction

14. The Duck / Jackie Lee

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

" I think The Proclaimers missed a trick there."

contact me at : johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

Sister shows are doing it for themselves - don't just think about it tune into

https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean.com

the host Pete Jones gives you 49 mins of cracking tunes from way back, not so far back & right now!

wondering where to buy the type of records you hear on BLBC - look no further than Ace Records

https://acerecords.co.uk

Check out https://martingrover.com

the visual equivalent to this show & much much more

Bright Lights Big City - 39

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:55:35 +0000

Once again we bring you a soulful stew - a slice of stormin' R'n'B, two portions of Motown, two tablespoons of Sol-Cal, a pinch of Rock Steady, and a spoonful of southern soul. We're cookin'!

1. Pack Fair And Square / Big Walter Price

2. Hi-Yo Silver / Harold Burrage

3. Walk Slow / Little Willie John

4. I've Been Good To You / Brenda Holloway

5. For This I Thank You / Gino Parks

6. Under The Street Lamp / The Exits

7. Living In This World Alone / Staples Jnr Singers (feat Annie Brown Caldwell)

8. I Was Wrong / Annie & The Caldwells

9. Sounds & Pressure / Hopeton Lewis

10. Lucid Girl / Thee Sacred Souls

11. Give It Up You Fool / Thee Sinseers

12. I'll Laugh Till I Cry / Toussaint McCall

13. The Boston Monkey / The Manhattans

14. Keep On Talking / James Barnett

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"it's all in the elbows, she reckons."

contact me at : johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

He does a monthly show of short songs , an occasional show of longer songs, whatever, he brings you the very best of a excellent record collection. Who's that man? It's sneaky Pete Jones - get on over to the wonderful SmallTown Talk podcast for 49 minutes of musical delights.

https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean.com

Want to buy some of what you hear on these shows or check out the best record shop online it's all in one place at

https://acerecords.co.uk

Have you thought about wanting a large painting or print of a 7 inch record that looks fantastic - or commision one of your favourites then head to: https://martingrover.com

catch Brenda Holloway doing The Boston Monkey at ...

https://youtu.be/gQA5l2w-KhE?si=D5AjZugm3jzcC5eq

Bright Lights Big City -38

Thu, 30 May 2024 17:25:20 +0000

It's all you expect and love! Soul, Blues, Reggae & a stormin' slice of Rockabilly and we introduce you to a new monthly contributor - Barry Quinell.

1. Hattie Malatti / Lee Diamond & The Upsetters

2. Write Me A Letter / Little Willie John

3. Shake 'em Up Rock / Benny Cliff

4. Illinois Central / Sunnyland Slim

5. Get These Blues Out Of Me / D.K. Harrell

6. Dust Got In Daddy Eyes / Bobby Blue Bland

7. You Belong To Her / Barbara & The Browns

8. I Love You So Bad / Tony Gregory

9. Loving Pauper / Dobby Dobson

10. What a Difference She Made / Jalen Ngonda

11. Games People Play / Lady Wray

12. Get To Know Ya (Remastered 2021) / Maxwell

13. Doing The Mule / Billy Bland

14. Band Of Gold / Freda Payne

15. Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me A Little While) / The Isley Brothers

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"not so much a location as it's a railroad."

contact me at: johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

It's the 50th episode of SmallTownTalk podcast and possibly the best yet...or my favourite at least.

tune in at https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean.com

The best online record shop in the world go to https://acerecords.co.uk

Want some fabulous art check out https://martingrover.com

Bright Lights Big City - 37

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:17:44 +0000

It's what it says on the tin: blues old & very old, soul old & new, R'n'B, gospel, and doo wop.

The familiar and the completely new.

1. Ain't Nothing You Can Do / Bobby 'Blue' Bland

2. No Need For Your Crying / King Kolax with Rudy Green

3. I Can Tell / Bo Diddley

4. Steal Away / The Gospel Clefs

5. Nite Owl / Tony Allen & The Champs

6. When The Levee Breaks / Candice Ivory

7. See That My Grave Is Kept Clean / Furry Lewis

8. suitcase of memeories / Tia Gordon

9. One Last Dance / Baby Rose

10. Lorelei / MRCY

11. Give Me Some Credit / Ann Peebles

12. Here I Am (Come And Take Me) / Al Green

13. In The Ghetto / Candi Staton

14. Dog Ain't A Man's Best Friend / Lewis Clark

15. The Nitty Gritty / Shirley Ellis

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

" As they say in polite circles... we've been spoilt rotten."

contact me at : johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

If you haven't tuned into Pete Jone's music podcast: https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean.com

then I urged you to do so, there's almost fifty shows to listen to - all fantastic and proving you can take the boy out of Ramsgate but...

The Procrastination Prince, the Northern Soul nut, the best painter & printer of 7 inch records, I give you ...Martin Grover find his delightful work at https://martingrover.com

the best online record shop in the world... check out Ace Records @ https://acerecords.co.uk

Candice Ivory's version of 'See That My Grave Is Kept Clean'

https://youtu.be/K4RCHLDBE?si=If-P2vnmJzUV4Crw

Bright Lights Big City - 36

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 08:58:31 +0000

It's our 3rd birthday party shared with Diana Ross, Chaka Khan & Laura Lee. We take some pills, go to school & miss a train. Why not stop on by?

1. Bop Pills / Macy Skipper

2. Three Cool Cats / The Coasters

3. Cool School / Chuck & Dobby

4. Don't Leave Me Here To Cry / Sister Rosetta Tharpe

5. Mud Island Blues / The Fieldstones

6. You Can't Rule Me / Candice Ivory

7. How Long Has This Evening Train Been Gone? / Leroy Carr

8. How Long Has This Evening Train Been Gone? / Diana Ross & The Supremes

9. Stop On By / Rufus feat: Chaka Khan

10. Can I Call You Rose? / Andre Cruz & Chris Lojan

11. If You Don't Want My Love / Jalen Ngonda

12. That Driving Beat / Red Beans & Rice

13. Storm Warning / The Volcanos

14. Do The Hand Jive / Archie Bell & The Drells

15. To Win Your Heart / Laura Lee

theme tune : Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

" Why?...a bit daft if you ask me."

contact me at: johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

It's the 4th birthday show over at : https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean.com

where your host Pete Jones spins the best Rock 'n' Roll, R&B, Garage, Soul, Blues, and the best of the singer-songwriters from yesteryear & yesterday.

Want to gaze at or buy some unique art - go to https://martingrover.com

the most iconic 7 inch records sleeves painted or printed ready for your wall.

Bright Lights Big City -35

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 11:24:30 +0000

We're coming & going, doing the Monkey & the Popeye & there's more women and more Motown than ever before.

1. Come Go With Me / The Del Vikings

2. Runnin' & Foolin' / Joe & Ann

3. Have Fun / Ann Cole

4. Goin' Back To Texas / Kansas Joe McCoy & Memphis Minnie

5. Me & My Chauffeur / Candice Ivory

6. Why Can't You Miss Me Too? / Rachel Maxann

7. Cry On / Irma Thomas

8. Safe House / Nectar Woode

9. a little love for myself / Tia Gordon

10. Hello Stranger / Barbara Lewis

11. Mom, Won't You Teach Me To Monkey / Little Emmett Sutton

12. Pop, Pop, Popeye / The Sherrys

13. (Come Round Here) I'm The One You Need / Hearts Of Stone

14. Til' Johnny Comes / Brenda Holloway

15. I've Been Good To You / Smokey Robinson

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

" I could put pretty much all of his songs in a hat and just out pick one to celebrate his birthday."

contact me at: johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

the sister show https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean.com/

presented by Pete Jones kicks off this month with Little Richard and never stops rockin' for 49 mins.

The eyeball pleaser Mr Martin Grover's art inc; iconic 7 inch records can be found at https://martingrover.com/

Bright Lights Big City - 34

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15:54:49 +0000

We kick off the new year with the same but different, everything & nothing, a walk round the themed city and such a much.

1. You Ain't Such a Much / Blanche Thomas

2. Walking Up A One Way Street / Willie Tee

3. Tired Of Walking / Little Joe Hinton

4. Cold As Hell / Jimmie Dawkins

5. Broken Heart / Nora Jean Bruso

6. Slip Away / Clarence Carter

7. I Cry / Konyikeh

8. Old Friends / Cleo Sol

9. Nothing To Lose / Nectar Woode

10. Black House / Amp Fiddler & Sly & Robbie

11. My Baby Moves Me / Brenda Holloway

12. The Jerk / The Larks

13. Jerk & Twine / Jackie Ross

14. Hard Nut To Crack / Aaron Neville

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City: Jimmy Reed

"a woman as square as a pool table & twice as green."

from A Hard Nut To Crack - George Davis /Lee Diamond

contact me at : johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

tune into the sister show: https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean.com

where Pete Jones fits a record box of classics, obscurities, and those lovely records that fall between all in 49 minutes!

Those that can't squeeze in are on a seperate podcast starting this month - The Long Long Show feat: 4 long'ish songs

Go see BLBC's friend and regular guest's fantastic art at: https://martingrover.com

Bright Lights Big City - 33

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 10:41:38 +0000

Extra songs, extra picks, a 'live' song for the first time and the 'Album Of The Year' award.

1. Let The Good Things Start / Pearl Woods

2. Barbwire / Nora Dean

3. Peace Begins Within / Bobby Powell

4. Wish I Didn't Miss You / Angie Stone

5. Nothing Left To Do But Cry / Merry Clayton

6. Watch Out Love / Betty Wright

7. Carmen / Olivia Dean

8. You're Gonna Need Somebody On Your Bond / Buffalo Nichols

9. I'll Rise / Ben Harper

10. Well Oh Well / King Joe & The Atlantics

11. That's A Pretty Good Love / The Royal Premiers

12. Bad Boy / The Jive Bombers

13. Homeboy / Mr Wiggles

14. The Stretch / The Contours

15. The Boy From Crosstown / The Marvelettes

16. Millionaire (Live from KOCO) / Olivia Dean

17. Happy New Year Darling / Lonnie Johnson

18. Gee, Ain't I Good To You / McKinney's Cotton Pickers

19. Bring That Cadillac Back / Harry Crafton & Don Bagby Orchestra

20. Happy New Year, Baby / Johnny Otis Orchestra

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"the vocal affectation was used on the consecutive releases each a little more tedious than the last."

contact me at : johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

End the year or start the year or anytime of year every month there's 'Smalltown Talk' Pete Jones' marvellous monthly mix of songs from back then, a bit sooner, and occasionally right now!

hear all this at... https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean

Our friend & regular guest, Martin Grover's record sleeve paintings and much more can be viewed and bought at https://martingrover.com

Bright Lights Big City -32

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:25:25 +0000

An extended 'Heartache special edition show' packing in: Maddie's Music, the Pilkington Pick, two birthday tributes, our usual three themes and Martin Grover drops by with four records to spin plus another Candi Staton CD to giveaway!

1. Do Lord / Jackie Wilson & Linda Hopkins

2. Boogie Chillen/Walking With Frankie / John Fred & The Playboys

3. Jerkin' Time / Bob Kuban & His Band

4. Lord I Just Can't Keep From Crying / Blind Wille Johnson

5. Another Man's Woman, Another Woman's Man / Candi Staton

6. St Louis Blues / The Isley Brothers

7. Me & U / Tems

8. Vacation / Priya Ragu

9. Come On In (Les Imprimes Remix)

10 Will I See You Again / Thee Sacred Souls

11. Heartache (Hurry On By) / Roy Hamilton

12. Heartache / Doris Troy

13. I Almost Left You / Les Chansonettes

14. Why I Keep Living These Memories / Jean Knight

15 Shame on Me / Alexander O'Neill

16. Love, Trouble, Heartache & Misery / Hattie Littles

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"see I'm all over it."

contact me at: johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

blasting out of a summer house every season, every month, is the fantastic Smalltown Talk podcast hosted by Pete Jones - we're the'sister' shows. Find him at

https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean.com

South London's brush strokin' print makin' shape throwin' Martin Grover can be found not just on this show but permanently at https://martingrover.com

BRIGHT LIGHTS BIG CITY: 31

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 10:55:54 +0000

It's a house warming party with some Motown, some old soul, some new soul, some crazy records, 5 birthday wishes, and a fantastic re-issue CD from Ace Records to win.

1. Rock Love / Lula Reed

2. Cry Like A Baby / Dorothy Moore

3. Make Me Yours / Bettye Swann

4. Say It (feat Bettye Lavette) Steve Cropper

5. Soothe Me / Sam & Dave

6. For Your Love / Sam & Bill

7. You'll Never Leave Him / The Isley Bros

8. Boss With The Hot Sauce / Davis & Jones & the Fenders

9. Bila / The Versatones

10. Things Will Get Better / Cleo Sol

11. God Talks Back / Nectar Woode

12. Mr & Mrs Untrue / Candi Staton

13. Jamie / Eddie Floyd

14. On The Avenue (In The Neighborhood) Jimmy Ruffin

15. Love Bug Leave My Heart Alone / Martha Reeves & The Vandellas

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"and the lyrics are hilariously stupid."

contact me at : johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

our Podbean neighbour Pete Jones hosts the sister show and every month he spins the gems from his record collection: garage, RnB, 60's soul & rock, & a new kid on the block that catches his ear. You can find him a few doors down the Podbean avenue at:

https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean.com

South London's mover & groover, painter and printer, Martin Grover can be found at:

https://martingrover.com.

Want a commission, want a fantastic record painting - check him out!

Episode 30: Bright Lights Big City - 30

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:14:00 +0000

It's our leaving party. While I pack up boxes I have 5 guests picking a song or three. See you on the other side.

1. Messin' Up /The "5" Royales
2. Wang Dang Doodle / Koko Taylor
3. Mean Man / Betty Harris
4. Water, Water / Effie Smith
5. The Tattooed Lady / Skeets Macdonald
6. Don't Make Me Cry / Freddie North
7. Teenage Dreams / Konyikeh
8. Lost / Jalen N'Gonda
9. Falling Or Flying / Jorja Smith
10. Up In The Streets Of Harlem / The Drifters
11 Hey Lover / Daughters Of Eve
12 You & Me / Penny & The Quarters
13. Shake Your Hips / Slim Harpo
14. She's Gone (And She Won't Be Back) / Nolan Chance
15. Baby I've Got It / Jimmy Ruffin

theme tune : Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"But when I saw the moonlight on her Mississippi
that's when I recognised my home sweet home."
Skeets Macdonald

We're broadcasting out of podbean as from show 31 (end of Oct)
contact me at: johnnycorsair9@gmail.com if you want the link to the new show
but' bright lights podbean' will probably suffice.

Our sister show: SmallTown Talk has got the keys to his new podbean home already. You can find all Pete's previous 41 shows there and his first with podbean by the end of September at:
https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean.com/

martin grover who picks a beautiful song for this show can be found at martin.grover.com
as well as throwing a shape at various northern soul nights in South London.

want to buy this sort of music then shop at : acerecords.com

Episode 29: Bright Lights Big City - 29

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 07:53:00 +0000

29th show, 29 ways, 13 songs, 2 songs /same title, 3 themes, 2 songs chosen by Tia Gordon.

1. 29 Ways / Willie Dixon
2. Boogie Woogie Country Girl / Big Joe Turner
3. Be My Kid Blues / Elizabeth Johnson
4. Perfect Day /Al Green
5. Girls Have Feelings Too / Barbra Mason
6. Drown In My Own Tears / Mitty Collier
7. Poor Side Of Town / Carroll Lloyd
8 Cold Showers / Tia Gordon
9 either side /Loony
10 Through The Night / Maeta (feat Free Nationals)
11 Good Vibrations / Nectar Woode
12. Put Yourself In My Place / Maxine Brown
13 Put Yourself In My Place / The Elgins

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

" she wears loafer shoes, a dungaree, red jacket shirt, if you please."

contact me at: johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

check out the myriad of musical & magical gems from our sister show at
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/smalltowntalkrecords

South London's finest painter & groover can be found at martin.grover.com

most of what we play you can buy online at acereords.com

Episode 28: Bright Lights Big City - 28

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:01:00 +0000

Get on that horse and ride down Rye Lane & cry, laugh & get your enjoys on another show where it's the same but different.

1. Race Horse / Tiny Davis And Her Orchestra
2. Get Your Enjoys / Eunice Davis
3. This May Be The Last Time / The Consolers
4. I See It / The Staple Singers
5. I Just Can't Keep From Crying / Marie Knight
6. Laugh, Laugh, Laugh / Big Mama Thornton
7. Kingston Town / Lord Creator
8. Keep On Running / Jackie Edwards
9. Sunday / Tia Gordon
10. I Could Be a Florist / Olivia Dean
11. Father's Son / Celeste
12. Baby You're My Everything / Little Jerry Williams
13. Come Around And Love Me / Jalen NGonda
14. Come And Get These Memories / Martha Reeves & The Vandellas

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"I like to do these little connections."

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It's Small Town Talk's 40th birthday this month - join the celebrations at
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as well as the usual great music you can win a brand new Ace CD

shop at acerecords.com for the very best in Soul, RnB, Blues, and a whole lot more.

Episode 27: Bright Lights Big City - 27

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 09:05:00 +0000

The greatest R'n'B group -nobody knows, songs from the phone book & the marvellous 'theme' music provided by Montana's Maddy Burke.

1. Last Call For Alcohol / Julia Lee
2. Baby Don't Do It / The '5' Royales
3. V8 Ford / George Henry Bussey
4. The Truth / Precious Bryant
5. Cry To Me / Betty Harris (chosen by Maddy Burke)
6. Do Right Woman, Do Right Man, / Aretha Franklin (chosen by Maddy Burke)
7. Gone Away / Tia Gordon
8. Change My Ways / Gotts Street Park (feat Pip Millett)
9. Jersey City / Bobby Long (chosen by Maddy Burke)
10. All Night Long / Clifton Chenier
11. 634-5789 / Eddie Floyd
12. Beechwood 4-5789 / The Marvelettes
13. I Can't Believe What You Say / Ike & Tina Turner

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

" the songs my Mother taught me not to sing." Julia Lee

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Maddy Burke's cornucopia of thousands of soul, blues, gospel, jazz, videos are at - Maddy Tube

Catch the wonderful smalltown talk podcast which is right behind us at this stop:
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/smalltowntalkrecords

Go see the fantastic artwork of martin grover (last month's guest) at martin.grover.com or up close in the flesh at The Printmakers Studio on the South Bank, London where he's exhibiting until July 9th.

want to shop for music then go to acerecords.com - everything you need right there online.

Episode 26: Bright Lights Big City -26

Thu, 25 May 2023 09:48:00 +0000

A slightly more soulful show this month, we celebrate two Motown legends birthday's & we have artist Martin Grover in the studio spinning 3 records

1. Mish Mash / Carrie Grant
2. 5-10-15 Hours / Ruth Brown
3. Chi Chi Chi Chicago / Nellie Lutcher
4. Do You Love Me Just A Little Honey? / Gladys Knight & The Pips
5. Little Things / Jorja Smith
6. The Hardest Part / Olivia Dean
7. Girl, I Got News For You / Benny Lattimore
8. Cry Love / The Sweet & Innocent
9. I Don't Know What You're Full Of.../ The Sweet & Innocent
10. Fugitive From Love / Linda Jones
11. Big Troubles Come In Through a Small Door / Jeb Loy Nichols
12. Living For The City / Stevie Wonder
13. Ask Me What You Want / Millie Jackson
14. Heaven Must Have Sent You / The Elgins

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"I've never had someone sum me up so succinctly when you're 9 years old."

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meet my sister Pete spinning the very best from his bulging record cases at
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/smalltowntalkrecords

You can hear Martin Grover here but please check his art out at: martingrover.com

There's only one online record shop to buy 'Soul' RnB, Gospel, Blues, and lots more and that's acerecords.com

Episode 25: Bright Lights Big City - 25

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 09:33:00 +0000

Say Hi to two soul singers as we celebrate their birthdays this month, win a fantastic new release from Ace Records, and then if you want more ... meet me down at Soulsville.

1. I May Be Wrong / Little Johnny Jones
2. Move Baby Move / Billy 'The Kid' Emerson
3. A Love Reputation / Denise LaSalle
4. My Beat Is 125th Street / Eunice Davis
5. Back Up Train / Al Green & The Soul Mates
6. Before The Next Teardrop Falls / Al Green
7. I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down / Ann Peebles
8. Stop The Bleeding / Baby Rose
9. Be My Own Boyfriend / Olivia Dean
10. Future Lover / Thee Sacred Souls
11. No Fooling Me / Don Letts (feat Holly Cook)
12. Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You / Taj Mahal
13. Can You Get To That / Funkadelic
14. Meet Me Down At Soulsville / Little Joe Cook

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"he lay in a morgue for three days until someone noticed his shallow breathing."

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the sister show to this is essential listening catch it at:
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/smalltowntalkrecords
where pete jones cuts through the flim flam, the tittle tattle, the gossip that a smalltown can foster by playing some of the best songs around from when best songs began,

want to see some great art - go to martingrover.com there's iconic 7 inch singles paintings and prints, South London in all it's glory and mystique and more.

want to go record shopping then look no further than acerecords.com. Every prize CD on here comes from these good people.

Episode 24: Bright Lights Big City - 24

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 11:12:00 +0000

Wanna boogie, have a boat ride and play funky football? Step right on up.
This month we also celebrate 3 Soul singer's birthdays.

1. Easter Bunny Boogie / Willie Brown
2. Mr Low Love / Terry Timmons
3. Goin' Down To Tia Juana / Andre Williams
4, Steamboat / Arthur Grant & The Red Shoes
5. From Four Until Late / Robert Johnson
6. Help Me To Understand / Harlem Gospel Travelers
7. Too Hurt To Cry / Candi Staton
8. If You Want Me To Stay / Sly & The Family Stone
9. Need To Belong / Laura Lee
10. The Dress / Dijon
11. Fall Again / Olivia Dean
12. So Tired / The Chambers Brothers
13. Now That You've Won Me / Marvin Gaye
14. I Want You Back / David Ruffin
15. Huey 'Piano' Smith / Funky Football

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"Is a cold cross bun just being lazy?"

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This podcast has a sister podcast tune into
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where pete jones presents 49 mins of wonderful music with shiny pearls of wisdom & unbridled enthusiasm.

check out martin grover - artist extraordinaire at martingrover.com - a future guest on this show.

wondering where to buy soul, RnB, doo wop. gospel etc look no further than acerecords.com

Episode 23: Bright Lights Big City - 23

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 12:42:00 +0000

We tip our hat to three great singers who left us this month, there's a return of an 'answer' record a fantastic soul compilation to be won, and you can go to a 'Go Go' with two new releases.

1. The Same Old Story / Sonny Thompson & The Champions
2. Miami / Eugene Church
3. Come On Back Jack / Nina Simone
4, Over To My House / Elvie Thomas
5. How Long / Sister Ola Mae Terrell
6. Do The Very Best You Can / Barrett Strong
7. I Don't Want To Cry / Chuck Jackson
8. I Can't be Satisfied /Spencer Wiggins
9. go / Cat Burns
10. Go / Baby Rose
11. Any Day Now / Chuck Jackson
12, My Heart Needs A Break (single version) Linda Jones

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

" so Church went into the church."

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Sneaky Pete's handpicked record delights are essential listening so go to
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check out Martin Grover's wonderful art inc; iconic record sleeves - there to be admired and bought
martingrover.com

As always, for the best catalogue of RnB, Soul, Gospel, Doo Wop look no further than :acerecords.com

for the best Facebook site for Soul & RnB check out the fabulous 'Soul & RnB From The Vaults

Episode 22: Bright Light Big City - 22

Sat, 28 Jan 2023 12:47:00 +0000

Let's jump, shake & move to another mix of the familiar and the never heard before. The 'A' & 'B' sides of the twists & turns in a life of heartache, regret & redemption.

1. Jump Shake & Move / Nolan Strong & The Diablos
2. 'Til The Well Runs Dry / Wynona Carr
3. Market Place / Etta James
4. Can I / Jenell Hawkins
5, Last Kind Words Blues / Geeshie Wiley
6. Handouts In The Rain / Richie Havens
7, I'll Be Good / Walter 'Wolfman' Washington
8, What's His Name? / Thee Sinseers
9. Standing With You / The Resonaires
10. Hit The Road Jack / Big Youth
11. Tears Will Tell It All / Jackie Wilson
12. I Forgot To Be Your Lover / William Bell
13. The Way You Dog Me Around / Nolan Strong & The Diablos
14, Flower Girl (Alternate Version) The Miracles

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"you know I love these 'B' sides"

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catch my big sister Pete playing some of the finest music from the last 70 years at
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check out Martin Grover's excellent art at martingrover.com

Need to buy some of the tunes on here and the best in soul, RnB, Blues, Doo Wop etc shop at : acerecords.com

Episode 21: Bright Lights - 21

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 16:35:00 +0000

Stax, tracks & comebacks. The best 'B' side ever, the album of the year and we close with our Christmas party - come on in.

1. 3 x 7 = 21 / Jewel King
2. Moments / Jennell Hawkins
3. I Will Meet You At The Station / Brother Williams & The Memphis Sanctified Singers
4. That's Why I Cry / Varetta Willard
5. Mr Bus Driver / The Teen Queens
6, Just Across The Street / The Del-Rios
7, Got To Make A Comeback / Eddie Floyd
8. Can I Call You Rose? / Andre Cruz & Chris Lujan
9. Love Comes Easy / Thee Sacred Souls
10. Lost / the Darlettes
11. Home / Jorja Smith
12. Theek Ache / Joy Crookes
13. Sugar Plum / Little Eva
14. Bright Lights / Delilah Keenebruew
15. Christmas In Heaven / Billy Ward & The Dominoes
16. Gee Whiz, It's Christmas / Carla Thomas
17. Christmas Wish / Percy Sledge
18. Christmas Gift / Margie Joseph
19. Christmas Is A Joyful Day / Lord Executor
20. Happy New Year / Lightin' Hopkins

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"and Pete Jones, a big Richard Berry fan, will be thinking 'shame on you' for not knowing her"

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sister shows are doing it for themselves - the fantastic smalltown talk podcast is at
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/smalltowntalkrecords
Go to Pete's 20th show for 30 Xmas songs - one long festive medley and the other 31 shows for his usual wonderful mix.

check out Martin Grover's website: martingrover.com - the best artist & procrastinator in town.

For a sizeable chunk of the songs on here each month and millions more - shop at : acerecords.com

Episode 20: Bright Lights Big City - 20

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 19:02:00 +0000

Love, Truth & the Flu : Songs for no reason, every reason & for dancers any age,

1. Tell The Truth / The 5 Royales
2. No Time / The Titans
3, Memphis Flu / Elder Curry
4. This Love / Joy Tones
5. Ask The Lonely / The Four Tops
6. Saying Goodbye (Demo) / Ondara
7, Know That You Are Loved / Cleo Sol
8. If Only You Knew / Gabriels
9. Save Your Tears For Someone Knew/ Lee Fields
10, Downright / Pip Millett
11. Sleepy's Night Cap / Horace Andy
12. Satisfied Feeling / Mary Love
13. That's It / Z.Z. Hill
14. Only a Lonely Man Will Know / Ivy Joe Hunter

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"this is the most upbeat song I've ever heard about a tragedy."

contact me : johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

the sister show of some of the best music ever is at:
https://www.podomatic.com/podcast/smalltowntalkrecords
where Pete Jones picks from his wonderful record collection.

check out Ace Records the world's best online record shop at acerecords.com

Episode 19: Bright Lights Big City - 19

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 17:56:00 +0000

Sleep Drink & then Play your next Bright Lights Big City episode right now featuring artists I know little about and some even less.

1. Every Which a Kinda Way / Earl Connelly King
2. Sleep Drink & Play / Earl Burton
3. The Back Room Romp / Rex Stewart & the 52nd Street Stompers
4, Cairo Blues / Henry Spaulding
5. Call Me / Emitt Long
6. Operator / Brenda Holloway
7. Cheerleader / Omi
8. Baby Don't You Weep No More / Wilson Pickett
9. Under The Moon / 070 Shake
10. Lebanon / Ondara
11. Coconut Rock / The Skatalites
12. Darlin' / The Persuasions
13. Come On Back / The Brothers Of Soul

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

" I won't harp on about record details and bore some of you"...exactly who would want to do that.

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Keen for another music podcast then there is none better than:
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check out Ace Records : acerecords.com where you can buy a lot of what you hear here and a whole lot more.

Episode 18: Bright Lights Big City -18

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 11:20:00 +0000

It's late September let's shim sham shimmy with some old soul, new soul, old blues, RnB,
gospel and reggae. The usual stuff.

1. Shim, Sham, Shimmy / Champion Jack Dupree
2. Don't Start Crying Now / Slim Harpo
3. Crying In The Chapel / The Staple Singers
4. Your Good Thing / Mable John
5, Denomination Blues Pt 2 78rpm version / Washington Phillips
6. Beale Street On A Saturday Night / Scatman Crothers
7. There's A Break In The Road / Betty Harris
8. Miserable / Shekhina
9. With You / Khareign & Malandro
10. Just Like You Used To / Jalen N'Gonda
11. Sentimental Fool / Lee Fields
12. Lady Love / Thee Sacred Souls
13. I Can't Stand These Lonely Nights / Bob & Gene (feat The Inversions & Ticklah)
14. It's Gonna Be Always / Blinky

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"and don't go to the window thinking it's the ice cream man."

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Haven't heard Pete Jones playing some of the finest records ever ? Head over to:
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check out www,acerecords.com - they donate our prize CD but they are also the world's best online music store.

Episode 17: Bright Lights Big City -17

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 12:23:00 +0000

There's a thrill upon the hill so let's go and spend a happy hour from Biloxi to Bridlington.

1. Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go / Hank Ballard & The Midnighters
2. Papa (I Don't Treat That Little Girl Mean) / Scatman Crothers
3. Heaven Bound Train / Jackson Gospel Singers
4. Poor And Clean / Gregory Isaacs
5. Fortune Teller / Lamont Dozier
6. It's Too Late / The Meters
7. That's The Way I Feel About 'Cha / O.V. Wright
8. Cry Baby / Cee Lo Green
9. Envy / Ogi
10. Slow / Pip Millett
11. Empty Arms / Robert Finley
12. Happy Hour / Ted Hawkins
13. Baby I Need Your Loving / Lamont Dozier & Lee Ann Womack
14. Deep Dark Secret / Dee Dee Sharp

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / jimmy Reed

"you can probably pick it up from Clapham Junction, you can get most trains from there."

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for the magical, musical, mesmerising mix from Milford Haven tune into:
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Episode 16: Bright Light Big City - 16

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 18:03:00 +0000

If we don't have a meeting we're gonna have some kinda fight because Bright Lights Big City is breaking up the house with killer tunes, a new theme of 'crying' songs and a fantastic CD to giveaway

1. Breaking Up The House / Tiny Bradshaw
2. My Name Ain't Annie / Linda Hayes
3. Little Annie / Anna Belle Caesar
4. Smokey Places / The Corsairs
5. K.C. Loving / Little Willie Littlefield
6. Cry, Cry, Cry, / Bobby Bland
7. Young Hearts Run Free / Debbie
8. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding / Candi Staton
9. Fade Into You / Arlene Naphtali
10. Easier Said Than Done / Thee Sacred Souls
11. Front Door / Arlene Naphtali
12. Honky Tonk (Pt 2) / Bill Doggett
13. Show Me The Way / Martha Reeves & The Vandellas

theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

" but this next group I can tell you all about because they're family...it's The Corsairs."

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tune into the twinned podcast: smalltowntalk for musical delights hosted by pete jones at:
https://www.podomatic.com/podcast/smalltowntalkrecords

check out the greatest online record shop : www.acrerecords.com where you get what we play here and so much more.

Episode 15: Bright Lights Big City - 15

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:06:00 +0000

Back from his hols, there's work to be done for our Johnny. If you're on a Debbie Downer tune in and your day should get brighter.

1. Work To Be Done / Paul Perryman
2. Screaming Please / Buddy Ace
3. Calendar Hanging On The Wall / Morris Bailey & The Thomas Boys
4. I'm Going To Cincinatti / Walter Coleman
5. Yes I Know / Linda Hayes
6. I'm Not The One / Kenny Carter
7. Surprise, Surprise (Acoustic) / Bobby Womack
8. Letter To Ur Ex / Mahalia
9. ghosting / Cat Burns
10. Reputation / The Four Shells
11. My Back Hurts (from Picking Up The Pieces) / Chris Lujan feat: Andre Cruz
12. One and Only / Gabriels
13. Harry Hippie / Cornell Campbell

theme song: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

" he played Russian Roulette with a gun...and lost."

Contact me at johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

tune into the wonderful smalltowntalk podcast hosted by pete jones
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/smalltowntalkrecords

check out : www.acerecords.com the best online record shop anywhere for a lot of what you hear here every month and much more.

Episode 14: Bright Lights Big City - 14

Tue, 31 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000

The start of a 'revolution? Koffee with that Sugar Pie? A knighthood in the offing? All this and a birthday request - the new Simon Bates.

1. Do Unto Others / Pee Wee Crayton
2. Soon You'll Be Gone / Blues Busters
3. Slip-In Mules / Sugar Pie DeSanto
4. You Must Be Born Again / The Sacred Four
5. Santa Fe / Baby Boy Warren
6. I Get Lifted / George McCrae
7. Ordinary Lives / Lee Fields
8. The Real Thing (feat Andre Cruz) Chris Lujan
9. Is This Real Love? / Debbie
10. Give Me A Reason / Rachel Chinouriri
11. Three Little Birds / Bob Marley & The Wailers
12. Lonely / Koffee
13. Everyday Will Be Like a Holiday / William Bell
14. Since You've Been Gone / Four Tops
15. I Was There (At The Coronation) / Young Tiger

theme song: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

" I've always wondered what 'discovered' means...it's like she was in a cupboard or something."

Quiz answers and any questions then mail me at: johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

For Sneaky Pete's fantastic podcast head to
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Check out www.acerecords.com - for the quiz answer and the best online record store anywhere.

Episode 13: Bright Lights Big City -13

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 16:23:00 +0000

How one man cleaned up a 'motherf****r', three themes, an ex-Slit, a tribute to a Funk Brother and more on Show 13 ...what could possibly go wrong?

1. Six to Eight / Sticks McGhee
2. Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee / Taj Mahal & Ry Cooder
3. I Found Out / The Du Droppers
4. I Can't Even Enjoy My Home / Big Charley & The Domans
5. What Is This I See? / Hank Ballard & The Midnighters
6. Mean Old 'Frisco / Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup
7. Trade Of Hearts / Thee Sacred Souls
8. That's How Heartaches Are Made / Baby Washington
9. Sober (Acoustic) / Mahalia
10. Don't Leave Your Girl / Kirby
11. Full Moon Baby / Hollie Cook
12. Chained / Marvin Gaye
13. Ain't Too Proud To Beg / The Temptations

theme song: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"apologies for the start ...the wind blew my ariel"

reach me at: johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

for more Du Droppers, and the finest mix of R'n'B, Blues, Garage, and a little husky go to: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/smalltowntalkrecords
for Epidode 25 and there's 24 just as good before it.

to buy what's here and so much more shop at :
www.acerecords.com

Episode 12: Bright Lights Big City - 12

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:28:00 +0000

11 singers, 2 instrumentals, the greatest 'B' side ever? and the offer of a bit of brassica - all this and the chance to win a CD.

1. This Little Girl's Gone Rockin' / Ruth Brown
2. Stranded In The Jungle / The Cadets
3. Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine) / The Penguins
4. I've Got Nothing Working Now / Ann Cole
5. Anybody Here Want To Try My Cabbage? / Maggie Jones
6. New York Song / The Century Band (feat: Bobby Harden)
7. Look No Further / Soul Revivers (feat: Ms Maurice)
8. What It Is / Amber Mark
9. Think About You / Tiana Major9
10. He Is the Boy / Little Eva
11. Come See About Me / Choker Campbell's Big Band
12. Heart Of Stone / the Estimations
13. Could It Be You / Four Tops

theme song: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

" you probably don't need telling it's nothing about cabbage."

Reach me at: johnnycorsair9@gmail.com

Prefer some decent music and presenter then head to:
https;//www.podomatic.com/podcasts/smalltowntalkrecords
to hear pete jones and the wonderful 'smalltown talk podcast

thanks to Ace records for the prize CD - www.acerecords.com

Episode 11: Bright Lights Big City - 11

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 14:42:00 +0000

Canned Heat blues connections Pt 2, the Harlem Hamfats relay race continues, Jessica Lipsky's magical monthly pick & a Bright Lights Big City T shirt up for grabs.

1. I Say I Love You / Johnny Watson
2. Georgia Slop / Jimmy McCracklin
3. Canned Heat Blues / Tommy Johnson
4. Bull Doze Blues / Henry Thomas
5. Why Don't You Do Right? / Lil Green
6. Yes It's You / Little Margie
7. Only Your Love Can Save Me / Bettye Lavette
8. Ava / Pip Millett
9. Mariella / Khruangbin & Leon Bridges
10.Don't Stop The Wedding / Ann Cole
11. Make It Real (Ride On) / Betty Adams
12. How Do Ya Feel? / Boulevards
13. Feels So Good / Bobby Harden & The Soulful Saints

theme song: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"I don't think it's the kind of alcohol that can be improved with ice & a slice"

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and Document Records for the best in blues.

Season 1: Shows 2 - 10 London introductions
BLBC 2: " Welcome to the House of Fun" from 'House of Fun', Madness
BLBC 3: "It's London calling to the faraway towns." from 'London Calling' The Clash
BLBC 4: "I could have been the ticket man at Fulham Broadway station." from 'What A Waste' Ian Dury
BLBC 5 : " From the Ritz to the Anchor & Crown." from 'London Pride' Noel Coward
BLBC 6 " I'm often told the streets turn to gold when the moon shines on Circus & Square from 'London by Night', Carrol Coates
BLBC 7: "Everday I look at the world from my window." from Waterloo Sunset, The Kinks
BLBC 8: "I've been roaming around in the moment, streets that are tailored to no one but that's what makes London mine." from 'London Mine', Joy Crookes
BLBC 9: "Pass the church & the steeple the laundry on the hill." from 'Tempted', Squeeze
BLBC 10: "You can go to France, America, India, Asia, Australia but you have to come back to London." from 'London Is The Place For Me." Lord Kitchener

Episode 10: Bright Lights Big City -10

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 09:39:00 +0000

Canned Heat connections, a 'shoe' that sings, a 'Happy Birthday' song, and more 'old songs', 'old records', 'old memories' and possibly not for the first time, Johnny Corsair talks 'crap'

1. Knock Knock / Carol Fran
2. Ada from Decatur/ Jimmy Liggins
3. Weed Smoker's Dream / Harlem Hamfats
4. Why Don't You Do Right? / Mike Gordon & the El Tempos
5. Hard Time Killin' Floor Blues / Skip James
6. Please Be True / Alexander Henry
7. Play It Again / Pat Lundy
8. This Is The Thanks I Get / Barbara Lynn
9. Texas Sun / Khruangbin & Leon Bridges
10. Old Songs / Betty Wright & The Roots
11. Joy & Pain / Lady Wray
12 Here Comes The Rain / The Pharoahs
13. London Is The Place For Me / Lord Kitchener

theme song: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"and essentially write songs about sex, drugs & alcohol...is there anything else?"

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The sister show, the twinned town, the best music podcast out there:
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Episode 9: Bright Lights Big City - 9

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 18:07:00 +0000

The mince pie of music sprinkled with the icing sugar of Xmas songs, Johnny Corsair presents a bumper show. Best before Dec 27th but good all year round.

1. You're A Little Too Late / Danny Owens
2. I'm Gonna Be A Fool Next Monday / Kitty White
3. Ain't Gonna Hush / Cordella De Milo
4. Wear It On Your Face / The Dells
5. Drowning In The Sea Of Love / Joe Simon
6. Am I Losing You? / Sherman Robertson
7. Baltimore / Nina Simone
8. Christ Was Born On Christmas Morn / Cotton Top Mountain Sanctified Singers
9. Shake Me / Bishop Albert Harrison & The Gospel Tones
10. Why Why Why Why Why / Sault
11. Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah / Saun & Starr
12. If Your Mother Knew / Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
13. The Hunter Gets Captured By The Game / The Marvelettes
14. At The Christmas Ball / Bessie Smith
15. The Wallop / The Tabs
16. Two Stupid Feet / The Tabs
17. Sad Sad Story / The Ethics
18. Presents For Christmas / Solomon Burke
19. Merry Christmas Baby / Otis Redding

theme song: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

" here's a word to the wise, you may want to keep this to yourself, if you want to catch Santa, say hello to him, be by the chimney at half past three."

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For the best podcast in town and the best Xmas shows (Episodes 20 & 7) head over to Ginger Pete's (and Ginger Santa)
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Episode 8: Bright Lights Big City - 8

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 18:55:00 +0000

With a bit more R'n'B than 'B' this month, Johnny Corsair still spins the platters that matter.
And possibly the 'album of the year' could be yours...

1. Turn The Wi-Fi Down / Willie Headen
2. Hi' Fi' Baby / Teddy (Mr Bear) McCrae
3. Chicago Bound / Jimmy Rogers
4. I Got A Secret I Ain't Gonna Keep It / Buddy Griffin & Claudia Swann
5. I'm Hurted / Mamie Perry
6. Queen Majesty / The Techniques
7. Dirty Laundry / Curtis Mayfield
8. How Much I Owe / Radio Four
9. I Shot Mr Lee / The Bobbettes
10. I Won't Let You Down / Curtis Harding
11. Be Gentle / Danielle Ponder
12. London Mine / Joy Crookes
13. Mama Didn't Lie / The Orlons
14. Leaving Here / Eddie Holland

" ...because you're all very young and very hip."

Theme Song: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

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Episode 7: Bright Lights Big City -7

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:09:00 +0000

Johnny Corsair presents the same and more, J.L. from Brooklyn takes an 'opportunity' to pick a fave tune, and we chat to a man with a memoir...Mr Rod Demick

1. Jump With Me Baby / Mamie Jenkins
2. Can It Be / The Titans
3. Kansas City Blues / Jim Jackson
4. If You've Gotta Make A Fool / James Ray
5. Stand By Me Father / The Soul Stirrers
6. Mama Your Daughter Done Lied On Me / Wynonie Harris
7. Opportunity / The Jewels
8. Love Will Tear Us Apart / Capitol 1212 (feat: Earl 16)
9. When You Were Mine / Joy Crookes
10. Goin' Down Slow / Howling Wolf
11. Don't Fight It / Wilson Pickett
12. How Can I Be A Witness / R.B. Hudmon

theme song: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

" I've got an idea to finish this sentence."

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Buffalo Nichols debut album out one day too late (Friday 15th) to consider another song ...maybe next month?

Episode 6: Bright Lights Big City - 6

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 14:49:00 +0000

Johnny Corsair is going round taking names, pseudonyms & sobriquets while spinning soul, R'n'B, blues old & NEW, and more with the help of J.L. from Brooklyn...

1. On Revival Day / Lavern Baker
2. Statesboro Blues / Blind Willie McTell
3. It Must Be Jesus / Southern Tones
4. You Said You Had A Woman / Geneva Vallier
5. Lost & Lonesome / Buffalo Nichols
6. You Gotta Move / Naomi Shelton & The Gospel Queens
7. Don't Cha Hear Me Callin' To Ya / 5th Dimension
8. (Until Then) I'll Suffer / Barbara Lynn
9. Chicken Lemon Rice / Priya Ragu
10. Hercules / Ghetto Priest
11. Foreign Things / Amber Mark
12. People Funny Boy / Lee "Scratch" Perry
13. A Love So Deep Inside / The Velvelettes

theme song: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"she defines it as 'Ragu Wavy' ...whatever that means?"

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Episode 5: Bright Lights Big City - 5

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:51:00 +0000

The shy & retiring Johnny C plays the Fantastic Johnny C, groundbreaking gospel, and a lot more, plus gives a shout out to a wonderful new book which you can win...

1. Finger Poppin' Time / Hank Ballard & The Midnighters
2. I'm The Man Down There / Jimmy Reed
3. Bye & Bye We're Going To See The King / Arizona Dranes
4. Moonlight Mile / Lee Fields
5. How Do I Let A Good Man Down? / Sharon Jones
6. Boogaloo Down Broadway / The Fantastic Johnny C
7. I Want A Love I Can See / The Temptations
8. Let Me Be Your Boy / Wilson Pickett
9. Every Little Helps / Helen Henry
10. Hard Life / Pip Millett
11. Games People Play / Lady Wray
12. Outta My Mind / The Freedom Affair
13. Can I Change My Mind / Tyrone Davis

theme song: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"If anyone is still with me from Show One?"

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Episode 4: Bright Lights Big City - 4

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 10:30:00 +0000

Johnny Corsair thinks about the jobs he might have done while merrily podcasting some old & new tunes.

1. I Thought I Told You Not To Tell Them / Marie Knight
2. Come Back Uncle John / Big John Greer
3. To Be Loved (Forever) / The Pentagons
4. Just The One I've Been Looking For / Johnnie Taylor
5. Going To Move To Alabama / Charley Patton
6. I Want to Go To Heaven And Rest / The Zion Travelers
7. Mailman Blues / Lloyd Price
8. I'll Take You There / The Staple Singers
9. News Comes / Mereba
10. Poor Man's Pain / Danielle Ponder
11. Whatever Happened To Our Love? / Acantha Lang
12. I'll Do Anything For Your Love / William Bell
13. Good Good Good / Michelle David & The True Tones

theme song: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"I'm not getting paid for this"

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Episode 3: Bright Lights Big City - 3

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 09:12:00 +0000

Johnny Corsair spins more Blues, Soul, R'n'B, Doo Wop, Gospel and more... we spoil you.
1. Bad Case Of Love / B.B. King
2. What More? / Z. Z. Hill
3. Crazy About My Baby / Blind Roosevelt Graves
4. Across 110th Street / Bobby Womack
5. Until The Real Thing Comes Along / Billy Ward & The Dominoes
6. Lonesome Ground / Sleepy John Estes
7. Oh, Mary Don't You Weep / The Swan Silvertones
8. Mama's Gotta Bag Of Her Own / Anna King
9. Sing About Love / Foushee
10. Bet Ain't Worth The Hand / Leon Bridges
11. Move Over / The Soul Children
12. Piece Of Me / Lady Wray
13. I Won't Let You Go / Keith & Ken

theme song: 'Bright Lights Big City' / Jimmy Reed

" it's lo-fi but it's brilliant"

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Episode 2: Heading for Destination Love then hop on board the Breaking Records chararbanc with Johnny Corsair spinning Blues, Soul, RnB, Gospel, Doo ...

Wed, 12 May 2021 09:36:00 +0000

1. Destination Love / Wynonie Harris
2. 99½ / Dorothy Love Coates & The Original Gospel Harmonettes
3. Parchman Farm Blues / Bukka White
4. When A Man Loves A Woman / Esther Phillips
5. Do Something For Me / Billy Ward & The Dominoes
6. This Train / Sister Rosetta Tharpe
7. Miss Ann / Little Richard
8. Baltimore Blues / Charlie McKoy
9. Oct 33 / Black Pumas
10.Give Us Justice / Thee Sacred Souls
11. Karma & Friends / Cautious Clay
12. Addicted / Jorja Smith
13. What's Going On / Marvin Gaye

theme song: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed

"a classmate came into school with that L.P. under his arm - which was odd as we didn't have a record player at the time."

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Episode 1: Bright Lights Big City

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 10:51:00 +0000

Breaking Records disc jockey, Johnny Corsair, digs through his crates of Soul, R'n'B, Blues,Gospel & Doo Wop and more...

1. Jump Children / Dave Bartholomew
2. Houston Jump / Floyd Dixon
3. I'll Bring It Home To You / Carla Thomas
4. Call Me A Fool / Valerie June
5. Trouble of Mine / The Swindell Brothers
6. The Last Mile Of The Way / Sam Cooke & The Soul Stirrers
7. It's Too Soon To Know / The Orioles
8. Can I Call you Rose/ / Thee Sacred Souls
9. They Won't Hang Around / Lady Wray
10. Love is Back / Celeste
11. When The Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes / The Supremes

Theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed (Veejay.1961)

" He's from the Smalltown and I'm from the Big City so we're informally twinned"

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