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Dangerous by Syl Johnson

DJ Mike: The last time Syl was this good he was “taking us to the river”. He combines here with brother Jimmie to produce a terrific cut that I’ve been playing for a while. A great driving beat makes the vocals really stand out. I’ve received an excellent response from our crowd each time I’ve played it.

DJ Jim: Excellent song! Man, this is my kind of tune. I love the driving back beak and the tempo works well for Shagging or Bopping. I love the smoky, gravelly vocals. I’d buy this CD for this song alone.

DJ Jim: A little harp, a lotta’ blues, and a swingin’ tempo makes me want to move and groove to this tune. Once again the tempo is just right for Shaggin’ or Boppin’ and I think West Coasters will like it as well. Another great song.

DJ Mike: My dream would be that all cuts could be this good. I love this song. Although some DJ’s have had this one for a while it will be new to our crowd and they will eat it up. Sounds a lot like Kim Wilson to me, it just smokes from beginning to end

DJ Mike: Well what do you know, the “Ants” have made it uptown. Jim and I reviewed this cut back in the spring and we’ve been playin’ it for quite a while. It’s nice for a great song such as this to be getting this much exposure.

DJ Jim: Gospel Shag at it’s best. If you read our review from a few months ago you know that we’re great fans of The Carpenter Ants. They’ve got five solid cuts on Picnic With The Lord, this being one of them. If this is your first listen to “The Ants” I suggest you find their entire CD. You won’t be sorry.

DJ Mike: I do love it DJ Jim. Blue-eyed soul from one of the best voices no one knows. Although he’s had high exposure from the band “Squeeze” and “Mike and the Mechanics”, lot’s of people still don’t know Paul Carrack. This song has been floating around for a while but should remain on play lists forever.

DJ Jim: Another smokin’ slow blusey tune with a ton of soul. Shaggers, Boppers, and Swingers will eat this one up.

DJ Mike: Nice to hear a female growl after all these guys. A classis song that Ms. Wood makes all her own. Some DJ’s will probably slow it down a bit for Shaggin’ but we’ll be playin’ it straight up.

DJ Jim: Mike’s right, West Coasters will love this one. It absolutely sounds like a Lou Rawls tune. I don’t think our Boppers will like it that much but Swingers will love it.

DJ Mike: I don’t know much about this group except that they nail this cut. I think I’ll cut it a few percent to make it better for Boppers and Shaggers. Great tune.

DJ Jim: Earl Thomas goes back a long way with our club. “The Way She Shakes That Thang” is a classic we’ve played for years and could be considered a theme song for our club. I like this song ok but it’s not one of my favorites on this CD. It’s not that it’s bad, I just don’t hear it as a great dance tune.

DJ Mike: A sexy smoothie with a west coast flair. Shaggers will be asking about this one every time it’s played. West Coast Swingers will be thrilled with the give and take that allows them to add flourish. On the other hand, Boppers will hit the bar or bathroom!

DJ Jim: This is a good tune although it’s not a standout in my mind. I hear it as a standard sounding blues tune without anything to make it distinctive. Dancers will take the floor when they hear it but I doubt anyone will request it specifically.

DJ Mike: You just have to dance to this song. When Mickey growls your fingers will snap, your head will bop, and feet will move. This is in the pocket for Boppers of all ages. This is a terrific cut.

DJ Jim: I concur, this song is ok, just not my style of play. I probably won’t be playing this one. I think the beat is suited to West Coasters or Hustlers.

DJ Mike: This is my namesake group. Seriously, these guys just rock. This cut has been doctored a bit to make it pleasing to everyone. If you really want to Bop, try the cut I’ve Been Bluesified off their last CD, First Class Riff-Raff. You’ll enjoy the whole CD.

DJ Jim: Smokin’ is right! Man this tune really cooks. A drivin’ bass beat and guitar rifts out the wazoo! Mike’s right, sounds like “The Duke” to me. I can see our Boppers wall to wall and movin’ like a school of lemming on the dance floor. They’re gonna’ love this one.