the van - Bleachers

Been hearing this track a lot on 6 Music recently. It's a new one but it sounds like it's been around for decades, thanks to that Philly soul vibe in the background together with the odd nod to classic era Springsteen. 

Sunshine Day - Osibisa

After a colder than average May in the UK it looks as though we might actually see a little sun over the bank holiday weekend. So what better tune to usher it in than Osibisa's classic Sunshine Day. 

Tekila Bum Bum - Montefiori Cocktail

Another random track from another random CD pick up (a cheapo compilation album called Electric Grooves). This one's the kind of hidden gem that Tarantino would pluck from obscurity...but I beat him to it. If he sends me $1million I'll keep my trap shut though. How about it Q? 

Good News - Mari Wilson

I have a soft spot for Mari Wilson after making her classic Just What I Always Wanted single (a top 10 smash back in 1982) one of my first proper record purchases. At a sprightly 71 the Neasden Queen of Soul's back with a brand new album that nods back to that time and this track's the first taster. 

PS: For anyone who hasn't heard Just What I Always Wanted here it is...ahhhh...the memories...

Redeemer - Yard Act

Yard Act take a deliciously darker turn with new track Redeemer, suitably reflective of the state of the world right now. 

Wombie Zombie - Billy Taylor

Another CD pick up from the weekend, Rockabilly From Hell, a 2CD compilation from Not Now Music who put out a seemingly never ending flood of often relatively obscure stuff like this. One for all the rockabilly zombies out there.  

Sunday Girl - Florrie

Amongst the bundle of CDs I picked up over the weekend was a copy of Florrie's bouncy cover of Sunday Girl. As some of the comments on You Tube have noted it's a mystery why she wasn't a bigger hit, but there's nowt as queer as folk eh? Florrie for PM, that's what I say.