FIDA "ONE OF FIFTY" SESSIONS - THE 45RPM'S - SUNDAY 4/24/16 - I THANK YOU!

Greetings!

It is with extreme gratitude that I personally want to thank you, the FIDA members and the registered guests who blessed the dance floor for the “FIDA One Of Fifty – The 45rpm Sessions”  event at 29 Halsey St. Newark, NJ this past Sunday.  I was in pain (I pulled the muscles in my left rotator cuff earlier that day) but I was so excited to finally get a chance to showcase these little musical gems that I’ve gone fanatic for since the age of four.  I’ve been collecting them off and on for fifty years, more so now than ever!  It gave me so much joy to share my finds with you and hearing you yell, scream and sing along with the lyrics, gagging that some of your favorite dance (and House tunes) were on 45rpm…the look on your faces was priceless!  I thank each and every one of you, honestly and truly for making a fantasy of mine a reality.  It was quite special and by the looks of it, you all were having a great time as well.

I really do like this “collective".  It’s very intimate and most of us know each other and everybody is there for the music, you were handpicked for that reason.   I was presented with the idea of possibly branching out and seeking other like-minded people, but in its current small, intimate state…it’s good for me.  With me, having a close relationship with 90% FIDA members for over twenty some odd years, as well as, the new members who make me feel like it’s been twenty years knowing you, I would like to keep it just like this.  PERIOD!  No more, no less.  The registered guests, I’ve known some of you for eons also, I appreciate you all for continuing on this musical journey with me as we go through the ups and downs, the trials and tribulations, the joys and many blessings of our lives…we only get one…and when it’s over…IT’S OVER!   So if you can love each other, which is a beautiful thing; if not, don’t hate, just go on with your own life and let them be.  The time you waste worrying about other people and hating them for silly reasons (I am guilty also), you..me…we can be achieving something, soul searching ourselves, making some money, doing something creative, building with like-minded people, learning a new skill, etc.,etc.,etc.  Stay positive, be positive, and seek to be happy, find yourself, be yourself and enjoy yourself.  

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There were some FIDA members  & registered guest who I expected to be there for this one (and I know that they wanted to be there) but could not, I trust all is well and hope to see and speak with you soon.  Everyone had a hand in making this FIDA Session a beautiful and pleasant afternoon.  Special thanks to Marco Hall and his makeup artist assistant for the use of the space and allowing us to be us, Kevin Wright for transporting me around town to gather items and helping me with the 45s, Mr. Pytch Control for the fabulous sound system, the Bozak mixer and the crossover was classic!  I loved it! Wang Smith for his help in assisting wherever he could, Ceasar Kelley for the use of his headphones (love ya much, my brother), Johnny Dangerous for checking the sound and keeping me where I should be sonically, Jamison Braye for the chicken and Marc B. for the water & wine, Naimah Wallace for prepping the refreshment bureau,  Phyllis Wells and Kim Faison for always being there with extra snacks and bringing your joyous spirit, Rabine for his tasty chicken (Thanks brother, now we need those nutcrackers!),  Renita for making one hell of a Sangria and also transporting me around town for things needed for the event.  I truly missed my Humble Family: Anetra, Carlotta, Kendall and the Beat Brothas: Mann Up, Stacy, Drey…I love them very much!   They give me inspiration as I give them inspiration from the floor at Humble.   Lastly, my sweet, dear Mecca (my adopted niece…she’s fabulous isn’t she!!!), no worries my dear, Wang and I held the door down until you got there…it’s cool! If I left anyone out, sorry, you know I’m a senior citizen now!

We’ll be back in June, so check your e-mail for the date and join the blog.  The “Text The Tune” ante is now $100 bucks, so join the blog and get that cash.   Big ups to our “Text The Tune” winners, Renita Bogan (Think – Lyn Collins) and Sajadah Gordon (Happy Music – Blackbyrds).    Stay tuned for in depth blog articles from Mr. X (Alvaro) & Ceasar Kelley from Essentials, Rahbu, Gabe D., Serge Negri of Bamboo Sound Productions and an interview from the directress of Humble Beginnings, the one the only, come get some, Ms. Anetra Tilley!

Love, peace, and many blessings!

Mr. Flowerz

THE 45RPM PLAYLIST – (NOT QUITE IN SEQUENTIAL ORDER) – 4/24/16
4:00PM - 10:30PM - Selector: Mr. Flowerz

1. Devotion – Earth, Wind & Fire - (Columbia) - 1974
2. After Hours – J.R. Bailey - (TNT) - 1972
3. Down For The Third Time – Bobby Caldwell - (Clouds) - 1978
4. Is It Love That We’re Missing – Quincy Jones - (A&M) - 1975
5. Ain’t Nuthin’ Spooky – Rudy Love & the Love Family - (Calla) - 1977
6. If I Ever Lose This Heaven – Sergio Mendez & the Brasil ‘75 - (Elektra) - 1975
7. Free – Deniece Williams - (Columbia) 1976
8. Everybody Needs Love – Gladys Knight & the Pips (Soul) 1968
9. Somebody’s Watching You – Little Sister (Stoneflower) 1971
10. Check Out Your Mind – Curtis Mayfield (Curtom) 1972
11. 5-10-15-20-25-30 (Years Of Love) – The Presidents - (Sussex) 1970
12. Give Me Your Love – Barbara Mason - (Buddah) 1973
13. Side By Side – Earth, Wind & Fire - (Columbia) 1983
14. Shiver – George Benson - (Warner Bros) 1985
15. We Need Love – Cashmere (UK Import) 1984
16. High Hopes – The S.O.S. Band - (Tabu) 1982
17. Tom’s Song – The Trammps - (Buddah) 1972
18. Windy City – Rodney Franklin - (Columbia) 1978
19. Life Is Just A Ballgame – Womack & Womack (UK Import)
20. Who Loves You – The Joneses - (Epic) 1977
21. Get Down Baby (Part 1) – Joe Quarterman & the Free Soul - (Mercury) 1974
22. Out-A-Space – Billy Preston - (A&M) 1972
23. Get It Together – Jackson 5 - (Motown) 1973
24. Heat Of The Beat – Roy Ayers & Wayne Henderson - (Polydor) 1978
25. Brazil – The Ritchie Family - (20th Century) 1975
26. Every Beat Of My Heart – Crown Heights Affair - (DeLite) 1975
27. Turn Me Loose – Roy Ayers (Polydor) 1982
28. A Song For The Children – Lonnie Liston Smith - (Columbia) 1978
29. The Real Thing – Sergio Mendes & the Brasil ‘77 - (Elektra) 1977
30. Sunny – Yambu - (Montuno) 1975
31. Biyo – Earth, Wind & Fire - (Columbia) 1976
32. I Like It – Players Association - (Vanguard UK import) 1977
33. Crystal World – Crystal Grass - (Polydor) 1974
34. Dreaming A Dream – Crown Heights Affair - (DeLite) 1975
35. Let’s Get It Together – El Coco - (AVI) 1976
36. Devil’s Gun – CJ & Co.- (Westbound) 1977
37. Down To Love Town – The Originals - (Soul) 1976
38. Hijack – Herbie Mann - (Atlantic) 1975
39. Turn The Music Up – Player’s Association - (Vanguard UK import) 1979
40. I Need You – Sylvester - (Fantasy) 1980
41. Nightbirds – Shakatak - (Polydor UK import) 1982
42. Don’t You Let It Show On Your Face  - Adeva (Cooltempo UK import) 1991
43. Free Love – Juliet Roberts - (Cooltempo UK import) 1993
44. Grandpa’s Party – Monie Love (Cooltempo UK impor) 1989
45. Tomorrow – Tongue N’ Cheek - (Syncopate) 1990
46. Lift Every Voice (And Sing) – Mass Order - (Columbia UK import) 1992
47. It’s Over Now – Ultra Nate - (WEA UK import) 1989
48. So Many Roads – Dee Dee Brave - (Champion UK import) 1991
49. That’s The Way Love Is – Ten City - (Atlantic) 1988
50. Move Me No Mountain – Soul II Soul - (TEN UK import) 1990
51. Going Back To My Roots - Odyssey - (RCA UK import) 1980
52. Memory Lane – Minnie Riperton - (Capitol) 1979
53. La Costa – Natalie Cole - (Capitol) 1977
54. Sunshower – Dr. Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band - (RCA) 1976
55. Change – Lisa Stansfield - (Arista UK import) 1991
56. Wishing On A Star – Rose Royce - (Whitfield UK import) 1977
57. I Really Don’t Need No Light – Jeffrey Osborne - (A&M) 1982
58. 90% Of Me Is You – Gwen McCrae - (CAT) 1972?
59. It’s A Shame – The Spinners - (Atlantic) 1972
60. I Don’t Know What It Is (Sure Is Funky) – Ripple - (GRC) 1973
61. Think – Lyn Collins - (People) 1972
62. Yes We Can Can – Pointer Sisters - (Blue Thumb) 1973
63. Mr. Big Stuff – Jean Knight - (Stax) 1971
64. Is It Really Real –Alicia Myers - (MCA) 1982
65. Inside Out – Odyssey - (RCA) 1982
66. We’re On Our Way Home – Brainstorm - (Tabu) 1978
67. At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up) – Rufus ft. Chaka Khan - (ABC) 1977
68. Tighten Up – Archie Bell & The Drells - (Atlantic) 1968
69. Super Disco – The Rimshots - (Stang) 1976
70. Hi –Tension  - Hi-Tension - (Island) 1978
71. Potential – Jimmy Castor Bunch - (Atlantic) 1975
72. The Tornado – Charlie Smalls - (Atlantic) 1975
73. Could It Be I’m Falling In Love – The Spinners - (Atlantic) 1972
74. Do You Know – Donnie - (Giant Step) 2003
75. I Can’t Help It – Michael Jackson - (Epic) 1979
76. Why Can’t We Live Together – Timmy Thomas - (Glades) 1972
77. Summer Madness – Kool & The Gang - (DeLite) 1974
78. Valdez In The Country – Donnie Hathaway - (ATCO) 1973
79. To Each His Own – Faith, Hope & Charity - (RCA) 1975
80. El Pito (I’ll Never Go Back to Georgia) - Joe Cuba Sextet - (Tico) 1965
81. Corazon – L.T.G. Exchange - (Fania) 1973
82. La Botella (The Bottle) – Joe Bataan - (Salsoul) 1974
83. Sexy MF - Prince and the Power Generation - (Paisley Park) 1992
84. Backstabbers – O’Jays - (Philadelphia International) 1972
85. Smiling Faces Sometimes – The Undisputed Truth -(Gordy) 1970
86. Superficial People – Ten City - (Atlantic UK import) 1989
87. Happy Music – The Blackbyrds - (Fantasy) 1975
88. Where Is The Love – Betty Wright - (Drive) 1975
89. Sending Out (An S.O.S) – Retta Young - (All Platinum) 1975
90. Phoenix – Aquarian Dream - (Buddah) 1977
91. Star Love – Three Ounces Of Love - (Motown) 1978
92. I Don’t Know What I Do (If You Ever Left Me) – Sweet Cream (Shadybrook) 1978
93. Smile – The Emotions - (Columbia) 1978
94. If You Want My Lovin’ – Evelyn King - (RCA UK import) 1981
95. Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A Thing – Stevie Wonder - (Tamla) 1974
96. Love Ballad – George Benson - (Warner Bros) 1979
97. You Are My Heaven – Roberta Flack  & Donnie Hathaway - (Atlantic) 1979
98. Angel Of The Night – Angela Bofill - (Arista/GRP) 1979
99. Little Red Corvette – Prince - (Warner Bros.) 1982
100. Circles – Atlantic Starr - (A&M) 1982
101. Nothing’s Changed – Ten City - (Atlantic UK import) 1990
102. Candidate For Love – T.S. Monk - (Mirage UK import) 1980
103. Lovin’ Is Really My Game – Brainstorm - (Tabu) 1977
104. Wide World Of Sports –Instant Funk - (Salsoul) 1978
105. Leaving This Planet (Part 2) – Charles Earland - Prestige (1974)
106. It Only Takes A Minute – Tavares - (Capitol) 1975
107. Runaway – Loleatta Holloway - (Salsoul) 1977
108. Stars In Your Eyes – Herbie Hancock  (Played by Mia Friday!!!!) - Columbia (1980)