
For the longest time, when I started DJing, all I had of this track was two copies of the Philly 73. I used to extend the groove with the two sevens and thought it was brilliant, repeating bits and stringing out the breakdown. But it wasn't good. I was no Grandmaster Flash - believe me. I got it wrong more times than I got it right, and in the end I had to talk myself out of even trying...it was embarrassing! Which is why I was so excited to [...]

photograph of love park, philly courtesy of lsc21 via flickr Oddly i'm not posting anything french today. not that i wasn't tempted you understand (see analog giant for some fantastique new sebastiAn remixes) what i am posting is a good old fashioned something for the weekend and little mo' philly soul to make you get up and dance. what's almost unbelievable about this track is that its not been sampled to death. from its opening finger-clicking, piano hook and butter smooth bassline, it's one of those near-perfect two minutes of pop [...]

If only I could use getting laid as an excuse for neglecting Songfeed... good to have you back Benny. Absolutely no point me introducing this track as Archie does a great job of talking you through his band, just kick back and enjoy. Nakedness will almost certainly improve the listening experience. Download: Archie Bell - Tighten Up [See post to listen to audio] . . . . Songfeed is recruiting! If you eat, drink, and try and make actual physical love [...]