James’s columns were a massive formative influence for a teenage Dave Lee, so it was great to have him as our special guest for Episode 2 of the Record Mirror Disco Charts podcast (not least because he was a big help to us when we put this blog together).
This time, we’re looking at a Top 20 from September 1980: it’s a nicely diverse selection of big crossover hits and deeper cuts, once again accompanied by playlists, and my attempts to read out James’s often tongue-twisting reviews!
This set was recreated by Mike Atkinson at Walthamstow Trades Hall on 31st January, using the track listing and mixing instructions that James published in Record Mirror the following week.
The Crusaders – Street Life (0:00)
Joe Sample – There Are Many Stops Along The Way (3:05)
Paulinho Da Costa – Love Till The End Of Time (6:24)
Charanga 76 – No Nos Pararan (Ain’t No Stopping Us Now) (8:53)
Candi Staton – Rock (11:39)
Chic – Good Times (14:03)
Uncle Louie – Full-Tilt Boogie (17:33)
Al Hudson & The Partners – You Can Do It (22:02)
Stephanie Mills – Put Your Body In It (25:06)
Harvey Mason – Groovin’ You (28:06)
Earth, Wind & Fire – Boogie Wonderland (with The Emotions) (32:14)
Slick – Space Bass (37:38)
Tumblack – Caraiba (43:06)
Idris Muhammad – Foxhuntin’ (44:08)
Eramus Hall – Beat Your Feet (48:00)
Cameo – Find My Way (51:27)
Pockets – Catch Me (55:11)
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