Also, I am holding down my own weekly soul party, SOULED OUT, every Wednesday night at Slate, a venue in San Francisco (2925 16th St.) There’s no cover charge, but it is 21+. 10:00PM ’til last call! Come say “hi” and shimmy and talk records with me!

Good point, Cliff. I could talk all day long about the Marvelettes. I’m sure that you’re familiar with my favorite, “As Long as I Know He’s Mine” (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-BFUH2al84). And your right, the Acapella version of “TMFITS” is superior (and magical.) I do have a mix I made recently with some of my favorite tracks right [...]