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Deep Tracks — Radio Misfits 20 — Summer Songs Pt. 1
Summer is arguably the most popular season. Songs have been written to celebrate and capture the sunny vibe. In the warmest season radio plays along, digging into their archives, illuminating sunny sounds. The depth of their approved playlists is akin to the shallow end of the pool compared to the wealth of songs available. Diving in the deep pool of summer songs isn’t so scary. Big radio is the kid in the pool with floaties, hand over hand clinging to the pool deck. Ditch the plastic water wings and dive deep.
This edition, we explore summer sounds missing the commercial radio cut. No genre specific choices here. It’s all about the hot grooves and cool jams. School’s out, vacation is around the corner, it’s time to celebrate!
Wendy Rene — Bar-B-Q
Stax Volt Records was the “other” big soul record label in the 60s and 70s. Their roster was much broader than Motown. Blues focused, the label also produced pop and R&B as well. This long lost mid 60s gem is a big miss by radio. Wendy belts out a soulful groovin’ vocal. A fun musical romp just right for a backyard celebration. The peppy R&B rhythm is sure to get the crowd up and dancing. There aren’t enough songs celebrating the summer season social, BBQ! Give it a spin at your next event, it’s sure to be a crowd pleaser. And you will be the one to clue your…
