Wiggy's Solid Gold 70s Show

06/05/2020

Catch one of our faves The Real Thing on "Good Morning Britain" this Friday. The boys will be performing their follow up to "You to me are everything", the brilliant "Can't get by without you"..
Set those timers 70's throwbacks ☀️🌟

Catch us playing a ‘lockdown’ version of on , this Friday!

27/04/2020

Wiggy's Solid Gold 70s Show lifted from her wonderful debut album " A Kick Inside" Kate Bush.
This was part of her " Live On Stage" EP which was another big top 20 success here in the UK. Memeories of Pamela Anderson and her parody of this tune on tv show "Not the 9 o'clock news"
Released in Japan as "Rolling The Ball" the hook on the chorus, where it went to number 3 on their charts.
Here's an artists I've grown into through more ' years, and another great memory. Heard this past weekend on Tilley's excellent Sunday breakfast show UDJ's radio United DJs Radio
Kate Bush with "Them Heavy People"

Official music video for the single "Them Heavy People" written and performed by British singer Kate Bush. "Them Heavy People" is a from Kate's debut album T...

23/04/2020

Wiggy's Sounds Of The 70s Disco Today is a REAL "Hen's Tooth" which I stumbled across, sorting some tunes yesterday. Remembered because of that wonderful summer of 76, however, this had it's first release way back in 73...and sunk without trace.
Radio One played this alot back in the day, probably due to it being a short tune. Nice one to squeeze in before the news!
Roger Collins was around early 60's, signed to Fantasy Records, limited success in The States. "She's Lookin' Good" a minor hit there way back in 66.
This was his only UK hit, and despite touring with big names like Ike & Tina Turner and Joe Tex, Collins retired in 74 opening a repair business, changing name too.
Here we go with a tne which always stood out from the crowd for me, latched onto by Northern Soul brothers & sisters. Alongside radio plays, Rodger Collins peaked at No 22 in the top 40 back in the Spring/summer of 76....Top song "You Sexy Sugar Plumb"
Bonus points if you spot our mystery dancer in the video? Look closely and maybe ask some friends?! Wiggy

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19/04/2020

Wiggy's Sounds Of The 70s Disco Way back in 1973 this tune started boomin' out of UK radio, got my 'Soul Ball' rolling.
Starting off life as "Tri-boro exchange" Stateside producers Wille Farell and Thom Bell started producing the band New York City. You'll recognise one of them.......Nile Rodgers part of the Chic duo who backed up the wonderful lead vocals from Tom McQueen.
Bell Records grabbed this for release here, and a massive one hit wonder was born, despite back up of a REAL quality debut album.
New York City ( from where all it's members came) disbanded, but the roots for the Chic organisation, were already in bud.
Here's a brilliant remix from the genius Tom Moulton, taking an already AMAZING track, up to top floor level.
Sunday feelgood, New York City "I'm Doin' Fine Now"

Philly ReGrooved -- 3_ Harmless

18/04/2020

Wiggy's Sounds Of The 70s Disco Move over Mrs Jones, here's our favourite "Philly" from Paul Williams AKA Billy Paul. He took on Jerry Butler's 1968 classic, moved it up a few flights of stairs. Elvis covered in his own way a year later (in comments), and The Trammps came close to Paul's version in the blazing hot summer of 76
Back to the not so sun drenched 1977, and a brilliant tune on those 70's dancefloors :) Wiggy

Label: Philadelphia International Records -- ASD 400 Format: Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo Country: US Released: 1977 Genre: Funk / Soul Style: Disco A Only Th...

17/04/2020

Feelgood Friday and the chance to post a few gems, normally on our 70's decks across the weekend. Here's the group who started out as "The Children Of Howard Hughes", then 2Howard Hughes Corporation!2 Their record company rejected the name, but knew that had a massive winner... with "Rock The Boat"
Shrunk it up to The Hues Corporation, and 1974 "Rock The Boat" was all over UK radio, and early stateside and UK discos.
They followed it up with another great tune "Rockin' Soul", which is rarely played these days.
Infectious feelgood rhythms, so we're running with this...Enjoy!
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Hues Corporation - Rockin' Soul

09/04/2020

Thursday 9th April, and when in lockdown, sun blazingdown on Barrybados, the need for a "Hot Tune"
Make no apologies if it's a replay, cos it's one of THE best summer vibes ever. Friend Bruce Blackman on lead vocals, massive tune all over UK radio, back to the long hot one of 1976.
Managed to find a great live version too! Enjoy the sun, BUT keep it family only :)
Starbuck with the SUPERB "Moonlight Feels Right", brilliant feelgood tune! Wiggy Wiggy's Sounds Of The 70s Disco

No infringement of copyright is intended in any way under DMCA, under the terms of fair use for education. The Midnight Special More 1976 - 09 - Starbuck - M...

08/04/2020

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Back to 1975 for one of my favourite bands. Remember Noel Edmonds first playing this, on his breakfast show, record of the week. Desperately tried to record a version with no chat over the intro . (why do presenters do that? 🤣)
Four Seasons immensely talented musicians, and it wasn't all about Franki Valli. Another amazing Bob Gaudio composition, filled to the brim with summer vibes. Rarely played on UK radio which is a shame, such a feelgood tune! Shine on "Silver 🌟". Wiggy

Provided to YouTube by Rhino Silver Star · The Four Seasons Who Loves You ℗ 1975 Bob Gaudio & Frankie Valli d/b/a The 4 Seasons Partnership, by arrangement w...

03/04/2020

Back to clubs late seventies, this is when it was all kicking off. Soooo many tunes released by the companies, imports flying in, new venues opening,left right and centre🎉
I can remember working at The Department Of Employment, Cardiff. Birthday parties 3-4 nights a week if you wanted to party. In one door "Champers" to another, then pop down to "Bumpers"in High Street, Arcade. How we input data to that computer next day I'll never know?!🤪
Crazy times, packed full of wicked dance tunes, punters came to boogie everynight.💃
We still play tunes like Slick "Space Bass", on our 70s nights. Hopefully they can return, and we can party in the future. Big song, sounds incredible on a big system. Enjoyo! 🎺
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28/03/2020

Wiggy's Sounds Of The 70s Disco Wanted to touchdown here today, one of my favourite all time tunes...and bands. Welshman and great alround musician Peter Hope-Evans harmonica, Jew's harp, guitarist, and mouthbow player, and John Fiddler on the skins. Their biggest tune back in 1973 "One & One Is One", but here with another delectable dose of tuneage with "Rising Sun"
You'll remember Medicine Head for some brilliant 70s vibes!?! Hugely talented, some of these will never be beaten :)
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Made the number 11 slot in the UK charts August 1973.

26/03/2020

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4kxpsvW2gAE&list=RD4kxpsvW2gAE&start_radio=1
I remember Arista Records were desperate to get Raydio off the ground. We were bombarded with 7" promos at the time, letters, fax even for "Jack & Jill" Their catch phrase, we had drummed in was, "If you play it....say it, R-a-y-d-i-o!"
They knew they had a winner, and despite Radio One🏆lack of playlist support, the clubs led the way. They eventually followed and Raydio were born 😉
Here's my all time fave of theirs, Ray Parker on bass, Arnell Carmichael, stealing the show with some wicked top end vocals ☀️ 79 for Raydio 💪
Wiggy
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Watch the official music video for "You Can't Change That" performed by Raydio Music video by Raydio performing You Can't Change That. (C) 1979 Arista Record...