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Paris DJs Soundsystem presents 1974 - Standards, Versions & Revamps Vol.15

Paris DJs Soundsystem presents 1974 - Standards, Versions and Revamps Vol.15
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) 2016-01-28

The year is 1974. Early disco is upon the music scene. Pre-selections of cool records with interesting cover songs are starting to become tighter. But no worry! The diggin craze (also called "Dig-Fu" in our inner circle) is infinite. The more music you know, the more you have to discover. Jazz, soul, reggae, funk, library music, New Orleans backbeat, fusion, Nigerian Afro-rock… there's no real big surprise here, just cool versions of classics with a whole lot of feeling, carefully handpicked.
Note : We played a sneak preview of this mix at our weekly 'Tour Operator' gig at Le Pigalle Hotel on january 28, just before Erik Rug and Grant Phabao's DJ set.

Tracklisting :
01. Nina Simone - The Pusher
(from 'It Is Finished' album, 1974 / RCA)
HOYT AXTON cover, more info on wikipedia
02. Willie Wright - Right On For The Darkness
(from 'Africa' 7 inch, 1974 / Hotel)
CURTIS MAYFIELD cover, more info on wikipedia
03. The Maroons - Rock Your Baby
(from 'Club Reggae' compilation, 1974 / Trojan)
GEORGE MCCRAE cover, more info on wikipedia
04. Charles Sherell - Soul Man
(from 'For Sweet People From Sweet Charles' album, 1974 / People)
ISAAC HAYES & DAVID PORTER cover, more info on wikipedia
05. Joe Pugliese - Theme From Black Belt Jones
(from 'Jazz In Focus' album, 1974 / Hoctor)
DENNIS COFFEY cover, more info on wikipedia
06. Brother To Brother - In The Bottle
(from 'In The Bottle' album, 1974 / Turbo)
GIL SCOTT-HERON cover, more info on wikipedia
07. Soul Messengers - Do It (Until You're Satisfied)
(from 'Do It (Until You're Satisfied)' 7 inch, 1974 / Horse)
B.T. EXPRESS cover, more info on wikipedia
08. Robert Palmer - Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley
(from 'Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley' album, 1974 / Island)
ALLEN R. TOUSSAINT cover, more info on wikipedia
09. The Funkees - Break Through
(from 'Slipping Into Darkness' 7 inch, 1974 / EMI)
ATOMIC ROOSTER cover, more info on wikipedia
10. Rasputin Stash - Love And Happiness
(from 'Devil Made Me Do It' CD reissue, 2000 / Sequel, recorded 1974)
AL GREEN cover, more info on wikipedia
11. Midnight Movers, UNLTD. - Long Train Running (Without Love)
(from 'Follow The Wind' album, 1974 / Buddah)
THE DOOBIE BROTHERS cover, more info on wikipedia
12. Jimmy Ponder - While My Guitar Gently Weeps
(from 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' album, 1974 / Cadet)
THE BEATLES cover, more info on wikipedia
13. Bunny Rugs - Be Thank Full
(from 'Be Thankful' 7 inch, 1974 / Upsetter)
WILLIAM DEVAUGHN cover, more info on wikipedia
Total time : 47mn 19s

All the original cover artworks from records played in this mix, along with a track-by-track commentary are available on parisdjs.com

Credits :
Selected by Djouls (parisdjs.com)
Mixed and mastered by Grant Phabao (grantphabao.com)
Artwork by Ben Hito (facebook.com/benhito)

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