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"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfNtPbHkp0U

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"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHLQQP-3OYE

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHV8_kIjTQs

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!
Wiggy Wiggy's Sounds Of The 70s Disco

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63TlynI3lFM

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

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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

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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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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=N67-2dP4xdg

Made the number 11 slot in the UK charts August 1973.

26/03/2020

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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 💪
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22/03/2020

Happy Sundrenched Sunday, checkin' in from the westside- Barrybados, with more AMAZING 70's memories
Blue Eyed Soul at it's brilliant best, Elvin Bishop from our blistering summer of 76. I can recall walking the corridors of school, tr**ny radio hidden in blazer, wired in through my shirt, listening to Elvin climb Johnny Walker's Radio One top 40, Tuesday chart.
Unbeknown to the teacher, I relayed all the new entries, climbers and the new number one to the whole class!! Science sat at the back of the lesson ;)
Thinking back,maybe one of the first things thatattracted me to radio presenting . What a magical tune this is, not played enough on gold stations these days. Please feel free to share the page, to friends who like their tunes.
Enjoyo!
Wiggy Wiggy's Sounds Of The 70s Disco
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18/02/2020

Remember when this came in the post, blew me away. 1978 20thCentury were on fire after Barry White's big tunes, Edwin Starr "Contact" and this from Gene Chandler.."To the floor baby boppa".. Pink vinyl to cherish! Wiggy
Wiggy's Sounds Of The 70s Disco
" Get down"
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wRbAUKv09N4&feature=youtu.be

1978.. A Massive Year For Sophisticated Disco!! :p

02/02/2020

Kool & the gang, made some of THE best 70's and 80's soul/funk lots of winners, to this very day.No contest when looking for a perfect remix on a Sunday 70's tune. JT Taylor on lead vocals, wonderful chilled sax & guitar. Off the hook! Packs the floor on Wiggy's Sounds Of The 70s Disco nights. Message anytime for availability ;)
Kool - "Too Hot" back to Autumn '79, Off the hook! Wiggy

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01/02/2020

Saturday night calls for Barry Ian Green, one of the U'K's most prolific songwriters, performers and producers. Worked and wriiten tunes with Diana Ross & Celine Dion, produced 70's legends Heatwave, helping Beggar & Co with their funk classic "Somebody Help Me Out" early 80s..Green has also written scores and theme tunes for filmland.."Escape To Athena" and " Long Good Friday" two notably worth a shout.
Probably early disco,even though he got bracketed into "Glam Rock" I stumbled across my copy whilst sorting tunes the other day.
Following up "Dancing On A Saturday Night" his first UK hit. Here comes Barry Blue from 1973, with the classic "Do You Wanna Dance" Happy weekend! Wiggy Wiggy's Sounds Of The 70s Disco

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQ4Tilc6wbI

Number 7 in 73

31/01/2020

Another huge "Winner" from Tom Moulton, on one of our favourite artists Harold Melvin. ...weekend flavours and hugely popular on Wiggy's Sounds Of The 70s Disco

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For my man Andrew Mckim Philadelphia International Records, US 1973 Taken from Philadelphia International Classics, The Tom Moulton Remixes Harmless Recordin...

29/01/2020

Back to August 75 for one of our favourite and most requested bands The Stylistics. Russell Tomkins Jnr and his boys on tip top form, spent 3 weeks at number 1 with "I Can't Give You Anything" ..We sometimes spin this fantastic funky house remix, which always packs the dancefloor,
These cats on Soul Train certainly can move! :) Wiggy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ED1giHIXV6A

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18/01/2020

Bernard William Jewry on the decks today, aka Alvin Stardust. Jewry had started life as Shane Fenton through the sixties, and his band disbanded. Magnet Records boss Pete (Gee Baby) Shelley recorded "My Coo Ca Choo" but had no intention of ever performing live.
As the song started to break and shootup the charts, the company were on the look out for someone to play the character, based on Bowie's "Ziggy Stardust" and C lister Vince Taylor. Jewry's management got in touch and Stardust the character appeared in his tight black jump suit and matching gloves on Top Of The Pops. Jewry lip synching the tune, miming to fool us all!
The follow up "Jealous Mind" saw Jewry on vocals, and was a chart topper in Britain in 74. More top ten hits followed aswell.
So back to 1973 for a pretty convincing performance. Alvin Stardust "My Coo Ca Choo"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8HHA7zN5v4

17/01/2020

Perfect start to the weekend from Ron & Russell! Happy Fri-ayyyy!
Wiggy Wiggy's Sounds Of The 70s Disco

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAzESJ62irI

Disco 28/09/74 - Ron Mael - Russell Mael - Ian Hampton - Trevor White - Dinky Diamond

12/01/2020

John Holt - Help Me Make It Through the Night (Official Audio)

Tomorrow on Swansea Sound Daytime 10am -2pm playing "The Best Songs Ever" Compiling "Wiggy's Ultimate 70's Playlist"
Here's my choice a classic cover of Kris Kristofferson's "Help Me Make It Through The Night"...Glen Campbell, Tammy Wynette and Elvis all had a bash. John Kenneth Holt took the tune to number 11 in the UK top 40, 1973 for the fabulous Trojan Records.
What would be your choice to go in my "Wiggy's Ultimate 70's" list, to start the week at Swansea Sound?
Wiggy Wiggy's Sounds Of The 70s Disco

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgTJAyGSPmM

Official audio for John Holt's seminal reggae version of Kris Kristoffersson's 'Help Me Make It Through The Night' Written and originally recorded by Kris Kr...

12/01/2020

Fatback Band - bus stop 1975 (Remastered audio)

Wiggy's Sounds Of The 70s Disco Saturday night and back to 1975 for one of my all time faves. rarely seen footage of The Fatback Band, performimg "The Bus Stop"...Back in the UK this February playing two live dates!Get practicing, this will on the 1s 7 2s on our 70's nights and parties soon.."Don't Stop!" Wiggy

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08/01/2020

The Real Thing - Whenever You Want My Love

Wednesday to keep The Real Thing theme, I've picked out a top tune from 1978. For me up there with "You To Me" with it's jolly rolling bass, and outstanding Amoo vocals.
The band were formed early 70's signing to EMI Records with limited success. An appearance with Hughie Green and the infamous 'clapometer' Opportunity Knocks, and Chris Amoo's brother Eddie joining the band started the hit machine.
Switching to Pye Records they were the most successful black rock/soul act in the U.K. during the 1970s.
Here is "Whenever You Want My Love" a brilliant uptempo song, which reached number 18 in the UK top 40 The song features on the band's new "Greatest Hits" comiplation now available. Wiggy Wiggy's Sounds Of The 70s Disco The Real Thing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxwdBAdDIaw

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08/01/2020

Everything - The Real Thing

If you're a fan of 70's soul, you'll no doubt be a fan of The Real Thing. They changed the face of crossover soul tunes in the UK, back in that beautiful summer 0f 76. Their timeless tune, "You To Me Are Everything", still played worldwide on radio stations, including one of mine Swansea Sound. It's probably one of THE biggest on Wiggy's Sounds Of The 70s Disco wall to wall 70's nights too!
The boys have a fabulous documentary film of their career, and it's coming your way soon! Have a read and see the trailer, this will be a night NOT too be missed! Wiggy

http://therealthingofficial.com/Everything/?fbclid=IwAR15wj5tXu-5lPWF570dtWPeYM2XKBSBQMowCYKG_cD4BeawJ2o5ynLVMI8

07/01/2020

Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Wake Up Everybody 1975

I'm running with this today,a great memory from my school days. Really hooked me into soul and funk , with the raw Philly vocals. Such a brilliant tune, with that AMAZING piano hook. Thanks to Jonathan for remembering Harold Melvin "Wake Up Everybody"

06/01/2020

VAN McCOY - the hustle (1975) (HQ)

Happy New Year and we are back for 2020 with a brilliant selection of 70's memories. Thanks to friend Jonathan for remembering the start of the golden age of "Disco". Producer Van Allen Clinton McCoy, who went on to have a short but glittering career, after dropping out of University studying psychology, to form "Rockin' Records"
McCoy wrote song after song for big names including Gladys Knight, Erma Franklin,Jackie Wilson, "I Get The Sweetest Feeling"
His two big s**t ingles in the UK were "The Shuffle" the follow up to this top ten hit from summer 1975, "The Hustle"( lifted from a magical album "The Disco Kid"
Mccoy went on to write Melba Moore's big soul crossover tune "This Is It", and also formed mid 70's soul dup Peaches & Herb.
Died sadly far too young in 1979 aged just 39. Great memories of this and STILL a favourite tune on your 70's playlists, on Wiggy's Sounds Of The 70s Disco...Wall to wall 70's and memories, making your party one you'll never forget, and..... "A Night To Remember!" Wiggy

VAN McCOY - the hustle (1975) (HQ)

24/12/2019

Nat King Cole - "The Christmas Song" (1961)

"Wiggy's Christmas Music Advent Calendar" Christmas Eve:
"The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You)" is a classic Christmas song written by Mel Tormé and Bob Wells in 1944 and was first recorded by The King Cole Trio in 1946. The song was recorded again in stereophonic version with a full orchestra conducted by Ralph Carmichael using the same arrangement for Nat King Cole's The Christmas Song album in 1961.
Perfect for Christmas Eve wrapping the presents. Merry Christmas x Wiggy

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"The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You)" is a classic Christmas song written by Mel Tormé and Bob Wells in 1944 and was first recorded by The King Cole ...

24/12/2019

Johnny Mathis - When a Child Is Born (from Home for Christmas)

...the other half of our double AA side. "Wiggy's Christmas Musical Advent Calendar" Why they've messed with this lord knows. A great singer and a wonderful song. Johnny Mathis "When a child is born" original mix. Wiggy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCqhX89WV_0

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23/12/2019

Wiggy - I wish it could be Christmas everyday - Real Radio

Wiggy's Sounds Of The 70s Disco "Christmas Musical Advent Calendar" On Christmas Eve Eve it's a double A side- remember them?! On a cold,chilly, misty, December Saturday 10 years back. Catherine wrote some Lyrics, Murph and the family came up( the start of his career on stage) and we had fun fun fun at Real Radio studio 2. We worked on this all afternoon, producer Rich came up with the goods. hope you enjoy, "I wish it could be Christmas everyday(Two rings on the bell ..for Christmas) " :) Wiggy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zosbhpTYJo

Merry Christmas from Real Radio's Wiggy!

22/12/2019

Stevie Wonder, Andra Day - Someday At Christmas

Wiggy's Sounds Of The 70s Disco "Christmas Musical Advent Calendar" Sunday 22nd December. A Stevie original, complimented here with some contemporary vocal from Andra Day. "Someday at Christmas" what a tune!
Have a good Sunday evening, three sleeps :) Wiggy

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21/12/2019

CHRIS SQUIRE & ALAN WHITE 'Run With The Fox' [HQ 'Stereo' AUDIO] 1080p

"Wiggy's Christmas Musical Advent Calendar" a rare tune written, produced, performed by prog rock group Yes bassist Chris Squire and Alan White.
Barry Rose an old friend who used to be in the same choir, enlisted St Andrews Church Kingsbury to provide the backing. The flipside an instrumental version co written by King Crimson's Pete Sinefield.
After this collaboration, the boys hooked up in the band Cinema, before eventually reforming Yes. Fabulous festive fayre always been one of my all time favourite tunes. Thanks to Ken Bruce at Radio 2 for playing this as his first Christmas tune this year.
Saturday 21st December Chris Squire/Alan White with the rather splendid, "Run With The Fox" ( Recorders out for Christmas!) Wiggy Wiggy's Sounds Of The 70s Disco

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20/12/2019

The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl - Fairytale of New York

Wiggy's Sounds Of The 70s Disco Black Friday has fast become part of our calendar, lots of workplaces putting up the closed for Christmas sign. If you're out to party, this is the song you want.
"Wiggy's Christmas Musical Advent Calendar" it's a rarely seen live version of Kirsty and The Pogues! Have fun today x Wiggy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrAwK9juhhY

St.Patrick's Day Live (1988)

19/12/2019

Perry Como Live - It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Wiggy's Sounds Of The 70s Disco Christmas Musical Advent Calendar" Thursday 19th December a festive rarely seen live version of a classic Christmas tune from Perry Como! Wiggy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHrODQsSGek

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18/12/2019

Roger Whittaker - "Ding D**g! Merrily On High"

Wiggy's Sounds Of The 70s Disco "Christmas Musical Advent Calendar"...Fuelled by Sooper Gareth Cooper all the years I've never come across this. Famours for his 1975 hit "The Last Farewell" and classics like "Durham Town"..
A really festive version of "Ding d**g merily on high" Love it Gazza, and worthy of the door to Wednesday 18th December..One week until Christmas!! Enjoy :) Wiggy

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As heard on the 1997 BMG album "Happy Holidays From Roger Whittaker" - Track 1 of 10