RECORD COLLECTING MONTHLY MIX : 021 R&B, Soul, Disco and Funk in 1976
R&B Dazzling in 1976!
Get ready to groove with Record Collecting – Monthly Mix, an audio series inspired by the deep cuts and expert insights of Record Collector magazine. This edition turns the spotlight on 1976, diving into a rich seam of R&B, soul, disco, and funk albums that lit up dancefloors and airwaves alike. From lush soul ballads and tight funk grooves to the shimmering pulse of early disco, each track is handpicked to capture the spirit and innovation of a year that helped define modern music. Whether it’s timeless classics or overlooked album gems, this mix celebrates the artists, rhythms, and production styles that made 1976 such a vital moment in musical history. Tune in, turn it up, and let Record Collecting – Monthly Mix bring the heat of ’76 straight to your ears.
PART ONE
01 Thelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This Way (from 'Any Way You Like It')
02 Deniece Williams - Free (from 'This Is Niecy')
03 Bar-Kays - Shake Your Rump To The Funk (from 'Too Hot To Stop')
04 Asha Puthli - Space Talk (from 'The Devil Is Loose')
05 Lou Rawls - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine (from 'All Things In Time')
06 Manhattans - Kiss And Say Goodbye (from 'The Manhattans')
07 Jackie Wilson - Satisfy My Soul (from 'Nobody But You')
08 Wah Wah Watson - Goo Goo Wah Wah (from 'Elementary')
09 Funkadelic - Comin' Round The Mountain (from 'Hardcore Jollies')
10 Double Exposure – Baby I Need Your Loving (from 'Ten Percent')
11 Supremes - I'm Gonna Let My Heart Do The Walking (from 'High Energy')
12 Jackson Sisters - Why Do Fools Fall In Love (from 'Jackson Sisters')
13 Candi Staton - Young Hearts Run Free (from 'Young Hearts Run Free')
14 Parliament - Do That Stuff (from 'Clones Of Dr Funkenstein')
15 Bootsy's Rubber Band - I'd Rather Be With You (from 'Stretchin Out In')
16 Harlem Underground Band — Smokin' Cheeba Cheeba (from 'Harlem Underground')
17 Donna Summer - Could It Be Magic (from 'A Love Trilogy')
18 O'Jays - Message in Our Music (from 'Message In The Music')
19 Roy Ayers Ubiquity - Hey, Uh, What You Say Come On (from 'Everybody Loves The Sunshine')
20 Faith, Hope & Charity - You're My Peace Of Mind (from 'Life Goes On')
21 Millie Jackson - Feel Like Making Love (from 'Free And In Love')
22 Junie - If You Love Him (from 'Suzie Super Goupie')
23 James Brown - Get Up Offa That Thing_Release The Pressure Medley (from 'Get Up Offa That Thing')
24 Kellee Patterson - Jolene (from 'Kellee')
25 Jimmy Castor Bunch - I Love A Mellow Groove (from 'E-Man Groovin'')
26 Brothers Johnson - Come Together (from 'Look Out For Number 1')
27 Rose Royce - Car Wash (from 'Car Wash' OST)
28 Isaac Hayes - Wish You Were Here (from 'Groove-A-Thon')
29 Instant Funk - Philly Jump (from 'Get Down With The Philly Jump')
30 Wilson Pickett - Love Will Keep Us Together (from 'Chocolate Mountain')
31 Gloria Gaynor - I've Got You Under My Skin (from 'I've Got You')
32 Average White Band - Love Your Life (from 'Soul Searching')
33 Curtis Mayfield - In Your Arms Again (from 'Give Get Take And Have')
34 Trammps - Disco Inferno (from 'Disco Inferno')
35 Luther - Funky Music (Is A Part Of Me) (from 'Luther')
36 Salsoul Orchestra - Salsoul 3001 (from 'Nice N Naasty')
37 Jacksons - Show You the Way to Go (from 'The Jacksons')
38 Gwen McCrae - Tears On My Pillow (from 'Something So Right')
PART TWO
39 Barry White - Let The Music Play (from 'Let The Music Play')
40 Al Green - Keep Me Cryin' (from 'Have A Good Time')
41 Tavares - Don't Take Away The Music (from 'Sky High!')
42 Bobby Womack - Behind Closed Doors (from 'BW Goes C&W')
43 Giorgio Moroder - Knights In White Satin (from 'Knights In White Satin')
44 Raw Soul Express - It's In You (from 'Raw Soul Express')
45 Heatwave - Boogie Nights (from 'Too Hot To Handle')
46 Love Unlimited Orchestra - Strange Games & Things (from 'My Sweet Summer Suite')
47 Miami - Kill That Roach (from 'Notorious Miami')
48 Reality - Disco Party (Let's Have A) (from 'Disco Party')
49 Brick - Dazz (from 'Good High')
50 Earth Wind & Fire - Imagination (from 'Spirit')
51 Johnny Taylor - Disco Lady (from 'Eargasm')
52 Stevie Wonder - Isn't She Lovely (from 'Songs In The Key Of Life')
53 KC & The Sunshine Band - (Shake Shake Shake) Shake Your Booty (from 'Part 3')
54 Whispers - One For The Money (from 'One For The Money')
55 Soul Children - Finders Keepers (from 'Finders Keepers')
56 Dr Buzzard's Original Savannah Band - Cherchez la Femme (from 'Dr Buzzard's')
57 BT Express - Energy to Burn (from 'Energy To Burn')
58 Brass Construction - What's On Your Mind (Expression) (from 'Brass Construction III')
59 Natalie Cole - Sophisticated Lady (She's A Different Lady) (from 'Natalie')
60 Betty Wright - Open The Door To Your Heart (from 'Explosioon!')
61 Syl Johnson - Take Me To The River (from 'Total Explosion')
62 Etta James - Leave Your Hat On (from 'Etta Is Betta Than Evvah!')
63 Emotions - Flowers (from 'Flowers')
64 Rhythm Makers - Soul On Your Side (from 'Soul On Your Side')
65 Fuzzy Haskins - Cookie Jar (from 'A Whole Nother Thang')
66 Clark Sisters - Never Turn Back (from 'Unworthy')
67 Isley Brothers - Harvest For The World (from 'Harvest For The World')
68 Leon Ware - Share Your Love (from 'Musical Massage')
69 Aretha Franklin - Giving Him Something He Can Feel (from 'Sparkle')
70 Esther Williams - Last Night Changed It All (I Really Had A Ball) (from 'Let Me Show You')
71 Marvin Gaye - All The Way 'Round (from 'I Want You')
72 Leroy Hutson - Feel The Spirit [In '76] (from 'Feel The Spirit')
73 Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson - The Bottle (live) (from 'It's Your World')
74 Diana Ross - Love Hangover (from 'Diana Ross')
75 Undisputed Truth - You + Me = Love (from 'Method To The Madness')
76 Temptations - Up The Creek (Without A Paddle) (from 'Wings Of Love')