Vincent The Soul Chef
Here's my gift to all of you who have supported me for the last fifteen years, especially as I continue to find my way around what Fufu Radio really should be. That part is already etched in stone though, because the aim is to continue producing random, yet coherent shows out of nothing, with no plan, rhyme or reason... that much will definitely be put into practise when I return in January, but let's get that Christmas mixtape in your ears... click the picture to access the zip file, a two hour session just like always. The track list is below the image.
01 Opening Round - Rotary Connection (Cadet Concept)
02 Just Another Christmas Song (This Time I'll Sing Along) - Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings (Daptone)
03 What Christmas Means To Me - Stevie Wonder (Tamla)
04 The Little Drummer Boy - Lou Rawls (Capitol)
05 Soulful Christmas - James Brown (King)
06 Christmas (Baby Please Come Home - Darlene Love (Phillies)
07 Stone Soul Christmas - Binky Griptite (Daptone)
08 Santa's Got A Bag Of Soul - Soul Saints Orchestra (Hotpie & Candy)
09 Sleigh Ride - The Soulful Strings (Cadet)
10 Frosty The Snowman -Cocteau Twins (Fontana)
11 Deck The Halls - Human (Stella Artois)
12 Christmas Is Love - James Brown (King)
13 My Favourite Things - The Supremes (Motown)
14 All I Want For Ismas - Jacob Miller and Ray I (Top Ranking International)
15 Christmas Morning Blues - Sonny Boy Williamson I (Bluebird)
16 Carol Of The Bells - The M-Tet (Lugnut Brand)
17 Santa's Little Helpers - Rotary Connection (Cadet Concept)
18 Christmas Twist - The Twistin' Kings (Motown)
19 Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Jackson Five (Motown)
20 Gee Whiz It's Christmas - Carla Thomas (Stax)
21 Merry Christmas All - Salsoul Orchestra (Salsoul)
22 Back Door Santa - Clarence Carter (Atlantic)
23 This Christmas - Donny Hathaway (Atco)
24 She Won't Be Home (Lonely Christmas) - Erasure (Mute)
25 Christmas Rappin' - Kurtis Blow (Mercury)
26 Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - DJ Trax Feat. Anna Hurst (Kontor)
27 Christmas Love - Rotary Connection (Cadet Concept)
28 Countdown To Christmas Party Time - The Three Wise Men (aka XTC) (Virgin)
29 Soul Santa - Funk Machine (Creative Funk)
30 Big Balls - Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings (Daptone)
31 Santa Claus Go Straight To The Ghetto - James Brown (King)
32 Merry Christmas Baby - Charles Brown (Jewel)
33 Christmas Present Blues - Jimmy Reed (Roker)
34 Christmas Wrapping - The Waitresses (Polydor)
35 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Sweetwater (Rhino Handmade)
36 Christmas Jollies - Salsoul Orchestra (Salsoul)
37 Silent Night - Rotary Connection (Cadet Concept)
38 Christmas Time Is Here (Alternate Vocal) - Vince Guaraldi Trio (Craft)
39 Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Jackson Five (Motown)
It's no secret that I've been through an extraordinary amount this past year, what, with covid nineteen continuing to wreak havoc, and Leslie and I moving close to twenty years of our collective lives halfway across the country... that, in and of itself can make the average person lose it. In fact, I almost did... more than twice... but thanks to each and every one of my friends, both in real life and on the social media box, offering support and positive energy, I was able to power through and plant roots once again, hopefully for the last time. As I prepare to start the next chapter, especially when it comes to the Fufu Stew saga, let it be known that I will continue on my never ending journey as a lover of all things music, and I will continue to share the fruits of my hard work and discoveries with all that wish to partake. It's the least I can do, in an attempt to say thank you for your continued patience and patronage over the past fifteen years. Yes, Fufu Stew celebrates its fifteenth year on new years day, and I am ready to dive in and make it happen. That said, let me once again wish all of you the very best for a happy, healthy and SAFE 2022, and beyond. Have fun(k), and as always, PLEASE continue to be safe out there because we still have no choice...
Peace and blessings...
