Serge Gainsbourg
Ballade de Melody Nelson

 
«My older brother had this record when I was a child and I was fascinated… Well I am still ! I actually covered that tune some 20 years ago with my band Seven Dub (featuring J.L. Murat) and it’s still unreleased until now!»
 

Booker T. & The MG’S
Melting Pot – Part 2

 
«I learned to play organ using a cassette with tracks from The Meters on one side, and Booker T. & the MG’s on the other side. ‘Melting Pot’ was one of my very favorite “organ funk track” and I learned Booker T.’s organ solo note for note… A masterpiece as far as i’m concerned!»
 

Devon Russell
Darker Than Blue

 
«I had the good fortune to meet Earl “China” Smith in the 80’s. He sent me a few 7” from his High Times label at the time, including this gem, a cover of Curtis Mayfield by Devon Russell. I usually dig the b-sides the most, they are like hidden treasures to me. So here’s the version!»
 

Lonnie Smith
Move Your Hands – Part 1

 
«In the 90’s I bought a tape compilation at Ladbroke Grove flea market with that track on, I was walking by and heard it booming out of the seller’s ghetto blaster… I bought it right away, copped the 45 years later, and heard a lot more from Dr Smith since then.»
 

Brentford Disco Set
Choice of Music – Part 2

 
«Here’s another hidden treasure… It’s raw, it’s funky, soulful and the Pt. 2 mix is pretty dangerous. The rhythm section is killer and the keyboards parts by Jackie Mitoo are just beautiful and so inspired! This track pretty sums up everything I dig ! oh boy ! I love those B-sides…»