Tag Archives: Numero Group

SONG OF THE DAY Kathy Heidman – Fine Street Woman

Posted on June 25, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

I love the way music resonates in different ways, on different days and how integral it is to the mood of the moment. I heard today’s song a few days ago and did like it at the time, but today … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Don McGinnis – Good Luck to You

Posted on May 14, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

I discovered a rather wonderful little compilation today which was created by the lovely Numero Group in 2019 as part of their Cabinet of Curiosities series! These collections (as detailed on their page) are a “tribute to the origin of … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Joyce Williams – The First Thing I Do in the Morning

Posted on December 12, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Funk was the syncopated groove that emerged in the mid-sixties through hits from James Brown and Dyke and The Blazers. It was a natural development out of rhythm and blues. Thousands of local bands tried to emulate Brown’s success, and … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Charlie Megira – Smile Now, Cry Later

Posted on January 9, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Discovering this Israeli artist yesterday was both amazing and bad; its not everyday you come across such a musical anomaly, but Charlie Megira was just that and no sooner had I discovered his existence did I then discover his tragic … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Charlie Megira – Alligator Man

Posted on January 8, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

God bless the person who shared today’s artist with me for this has been a stunning musical revelation today!  Having only just listened to a handful of tracks I am already smitten and cannot wait any longer to shout (or … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Human Race – Grey Boy

Posted on November 27, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

Originally released by Miami group the Human Race in 1969, this golden little ball of funk offers just over three minutes of pure instrumental groove. Reissued by the fantastic Numero Group a few years back and sampled by DJ Shadow … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Gene Ski – Six Foot Down

Posted on October 13, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

To be greeted by a bass line as sweet as this, how could you not want to hear what the rest of this track has to offer?..and what an offering it is with its ever-so-cheery, upbeat melody and wonderfully contrasting, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Step By Step – Salt and Pepper

Posted on July 13, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Milwaukee-born Gee brothers, Johnnie, Jerome and Dewitt got together with a few kids from their neighbourhood in the early 70’s to form the 12- piece soul band, Step By Step. The release of their 1972 45,  Time After Time was … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Swithold – Slowburner

Posted on May 28, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Born and raised in Dayton Ohio, Swithold were a psych rock band led by Ed Lamb (the band’s only constant member over their nearly 10 year career). Slow Burner was to be their first and only 45, recorded at Cyberteknics and released … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Dry Bread – Words To My Song

Posted on February 21, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Cyril “Dry Bread” Ferguson was a songwriter and guitarist hailing from Crooked Island in the Bahamas.  His nickname originates from his voracious appetite and his own humble beginnings.  His work for Bahamian Label GBI stemmed from an award he received from … Continue reading →

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