Rev&Pappa

James Brown, Soul & Funk brother nr. 1. Too big for a hundred podcasts. Needles to say that one doesn't make any sense. Nevertheless Reverend MC and Pappa Shotgun gave it a try. The result is a compilation with his examples, followers, collabrators and imitators and some of his own masterpieces. Enjoy!

SoulMaster Flex. The Man And His Music as presented by Reverend MC and Pappa Shotgun.

Reverend MC and Pappa Shotgun are rolling into the Motor City as their US tour rolls on. While Detroit is famous for the beautiful cars it once manufactured, the music born here truly eclipses its automotive past. Frequent listeners won't be surprised to hear that tonight’s setlist is packed with hidden jewels from the vaults, spanning Blues, R&B, garage rock, protopunk, and hip-hop.

Reverend MC and Pappa Shotgun travelled to the deep, deep South and ran into the music characterized by its vibrant fusion of traditional African Rhythms and western dance pop.  Utilizes repetitive, cyclical chord structures played on pianos or guitars to drive up-tempo dance rhythms. Often employs powerful female choruses. melodic, and highly danceable electric bass patterns.
 

Mpharanyana, Retile Resenaleletho; Miriam Makeba, Pata Pata; Brenda Fassie, Vulindlela; Soweto Gospel Choir, Mbube; Enosse Kuhanya Muni O Ta Nikona; Mjikelo, S'Thandwa Sami; Mahlatini Nezintombi Zomgashio, Thuto Ke Sentlolo; Mbongeni Ngema, Stimela SasoZola; Johnson Mkhalali, Sunshine Boots, Soul Brothers, Mama Ka Sibongile; Bhundu Boys, Hatisi Tose; Platform One, Amavolovolo; Mohatella Queens, Ditabe Tse Monate; Movers, Soweto Inn; Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse, Jive Soweto; Hugh Masekela, Afrobeat Blues; Joe Mafela, Shebeleza

Songs between country and soul are where the piney woods meet the bright city lights.  Creating a soundtrack that feels both like coming home and wandering into the unknown. Steel guitars meet the deep, rhythmic pulse of a Memphis horn section. All presented tongue in cheek by Sticky Turd Junior, supported by city farmers Rev&Pappa. 

Skatalites, Ring Of Fire; Ray Charles, I Can't Stop Loving You; Esther Philips, Too Late To Worry, Too Blue To Cry; Clarence Carter, Patches; James Carr, She's Better Than You; Originals, Behind Closed Doors; Etta James,Almost Persuaded; Hank Ballard, Sunday Morning Coming Down; Lee Dorsey, Holy Cow; Percy Sledge, True Love Travels On A Gravel Road;  John Mooney, Take Time To Know Her; Arthur Alexander, Detroit City; Solomon Burke, He'll Have To Go; Donnie Fritss, In The Middle Of It All; Keith Richards, We had It All; Charlie Rich, Try A Little Tenderness; Curtis Mayfield, Dirty Laundry; Aretha Franklin, Cold, Cold Heart; Al Green, For The Good Times; Syl Johnson, You Don't Know Me

After the unparalleled episodes on Soul Kings and Queens Reverend MC and Pappa Shotgun couldn't stop their soul journey. This time the focus is on soul groups. From  hard-edged gospel-tinged to funky to smooth harmonies and poppy soul jewels.

Reverend MC and Pappa Shotgun explored the periphery of R&B again.  The result is a mix of genres, styles and artists that exist on the border of traditional rhythm and blues, often blending its core elements, emotional vocals, strong backbeats, with gospel and blues-rooted harmonies.

Mr. Bear & His Bear Cats, The Bear Hug; Lightnin' Hopkins, They Wonder Who I Am; Lena Hall, What You Gonna Do; Tony Harris, This Lil' Ole Heart; Lowell Fulson, Rock This Morning; Kid Thomas, Rockin' This Joint Tonight; Bunker Hill, The Girl Can't Dance; Lee & Leopards, Don't Press Your Luck; Little Eddie & The Dollars, Yellow Moon; Tony Valla & The Alamos, Jane Why Did You Do It?; Hi Fidelities, Help Murder Police; Supremes, Just For You & I; Dusty Wilson, Life Not Worth Living; Cheryl Dorsey, A New Chapter In My Life; Zilla Mayes, All I Want Is You; Dolores Johnson, Give Me Your Love;  Little Sunny Day & The Clouds, Lou Ann; Charles Christy, Cherry Pie; Carl Walden & The Humans, Never Let You Go; Wynonie Harris, Good Morning Judge; Brooklyn All Star Singers, A Prayer For Today; Royal Silvertones, Build Me A Cabin; Gospel Believers Of Detroit Michigan, God Bles My Home; Rugged Cross Singers, Try God; Herman Forde, So In Love; Gene Cooper, The Kind Of Man I Am; Bobo Jenkins, First Left Home; Big Jack Reynolds, You Won't Treat Me Right

Inmiddels vaste prik in ieders agenda. December is de maand van de top 2000 en met name de creatieve verhaspeling van Reverend MC en Pappa Shotgun. Deze keer zijn ze er nog eerder bij om een verzameling van vreemde, mooie, grappige of niet van toepassing zijnde versies van (oud of niet) top 2000 nummers ten gehore te brengen. Alles omlijst met het inmiddels herkenbare commentaar.

Idle hands are the devil's playground. So Reverend MC and Pappa Shotgun having the time of their life on the dance floor. Dancing to the finest, most exciting Northern Soul tracks they could get hold of.
 

Exciters, Blowin' Up My Mind; Chris Clark, Love's Gone Bad; Jimmy James, A Man Like Me; Four Tops, I'll Turn To Stone; Precisions, If This Is Love; Dells, It's All Up To You; Holly St James, That's Not Love; Souljers, Chinese Checkers; Jean Stanback, If I Ever Needed Love; The Four Tempos, Come On Home; Jean Stanback If I Ever Needed Love; Lester Tipton, This Won't Change; Gene Cooper, Gogo Inn; Artistics, This Heart Of Mine; Impressions, You've Been Cheatin' ; Didi Noel, Let The Music Play; Brenda Holloway, Look What You've Done; Rita & The Tiara's, Gone With The Wind Is My Love; Marvin Gaye, Little Darlin I Need You; Drifters, You Got To Pay Your Dues; Ohio Players, Love Slips Through My Fingers; O Jays, No Time For You; Cookie Jackson, Do You Still Love Me; Velvelettes, We've Got Honey Love; Jackie Wilson, Sweetest Feeling

Reverend MC and Pappa Shotgun are digging up treasures of R&B again. Covering all corners of the R&B spectrum. It's all there; hand-clapping, shouting, ad-libbing, punchy guitars, roaring saxes, pounding drums and piercing piano's. 

James Arr Septette, Congo Elegy; Exciters, There They Go; Ronettes, Best Part Of Breaking up; Chell Mars, Feel Allright; Lil' Ray, Soul & Stomp!; Tommy Louis, Wail Baby Wail; Ivory Lee Jackson, I'm A Country Boy; Don Covay, Oh My Soul; Jil Hide And The Velairs, You Are My Sunshine; Mary Davis, Woe Be Unto You; Ruby Johnson And The Millionaires, I Received Your Message; Jesse & Buzzy, Going Back To New Orleans; Jets, Tell Me; Ricky G & The Rhythm Rockers, Take Me Back; Paul Crawford & Frank Motley Orchestra, I'm Your Man; Jimmy Dee, The Push, Billy Joe Young, The Push; Leroy & Premiers, Run Along Baby; June Bug Bailey, Louisiana Twist; Andre Williams, Jail Bait; Dr. Horse, Jack That Cat Was Clean, Herman Forde, Cry To Me; Smokey 007 & Exciters, Please Don't Make Me Cry; Hi Way Que Cee's, Yes I Do; Five Singing Stars, Come On Jesus; Golden Harp Gospel Singers, Will There Be Any Stars In My Crown (Pt.1); Al Garris, That's All; Van Morrison, Spanish Rose; Ray Charles, Lonely Avenue ; Magic Sam, Out Of Bad Luck