Listen here to this week’s edition of Doctor Roberts Sonic Tonic:
Now, if you’ve been trying to get through ‘dry January’ under an assumed name, then rest assured your secret is safe here . . . and to help you make it all the way through, I turned up with another dose of Dr Roberts Sonic Tonic. So, no need to worry . . . just one sip will make you hip . . . and to prove it, we kicked off with a real groover from Ben E King . . . ‘Stayin Power’. There was plenty more of the ‘good stuff’ too, including a little gem from Diane Shaw titled ‘Second Chance’.
For this week’s Tell It Like It Is feature, we had a song with a story, inspired by my good friend John Reen, who has been giving plenty of plays on the radio lately to the song ‘Dancing In The Moonlight’. It was originally recorded over 50 years ago by a band called Boffalongo. They recorded in 1970 and it became a top 20 hit two years later when it was successfully released as a single by King Harvest. It was also a hit for Toploader in 2000, but, exercising executive authority, I chose my favourite version . . . from King Harvest.
Set Me Free
Stayin’ Power – Ben E King
Second Chance – Diane Shaw
HooDoo Time Machine – The HooDoo Loungers
Boogie Man – Good Time Charlie
Shirley – John Fred & His Playboys
Set Me Free – Julian Taylor
Tell It Like It Is
Dancing In The Moonlight – King Harvest
What Did You Expect
Higher & Higher – Johnny Rawls
What Did You Expect – Joyann Parker
You’re Gonna Lose That Girl – Bertram Brown
Mellow Moment
I Get My Groove From You – Bobby Patterson
Just Do It
If Not For You – George Harrison
Mama Told Me Not To Come – Odetta
Just Do It – Kenny Blues Boss Wayne
Get It Started – The New Orleans Suspects
This week, our Mellow Moment, had me pulling out something smooth and seductive to help keep love alive in lockdown. It was in the hands of Bobby Paterson, who brought just what was needed to smooch with someone special . . . a little number called ‘I Get My Groove From You’.
Just as the amazing Kenny Blues Boss Wayne turned up with ‘Just Do It’, I took a glance at the clock and it was a reminder that it was time for my last choice for this week’s Sonic Tonic. It went out with a big smile to my good friend Wendel Williams who has been waiting for this week for so long. As a funky brother I was sure he’d appreciate hearing from The New Orleans Suspects and especially their number . . . ‘Get It Started’. But, before that there was a big thanks for your good company for this week’s show and the hope that we’ll meet again soon for another dose of Dr Roberts Sonic Tonic. Until then . . . remember . . . have fun!
Broadcast by Miskin Radio on 22 January 2021