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A show that plays Blues - old & very old. Soul, RnB, Doo Wop, Gospel, Reggae
Bright Lights Big City 65
We've come back as you wished we would with 16 songs to soothe your soul or rattle your brain!
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Sep 29, 2026
Sep 29, 2026
58 min
We've come back as you wished we would. We're pledging, crying, rolling, & walking through the usual mix of musics.
1. I Wish You Would / Billy Boy Arnold
2. Meet Me In The City / Junior Kimbrough
3. I Got Loaded / Lil' Bob & the Lollipops
4. Take Out The Squeal (If You Want A Meal) / Earl Jackson & The Johnny Otis Band
5. I'm Going Away Blues / Frank Stokes
6. That's No Way To Get Along / Robert Wilkins
7. Rollin' Stone / Muddy Waters
8. Nite Life Boogie / Jimmy Liggins & His Drops Of Joy
9. And I Love Him / Esther Phillips
10. Pledging My Love / Johnny Ace
11. Tears Keep Falling / Sam E Solo
12. Soon Enough / Pip Millett
13. Easy / Gotts Street Park & Celeste
14. Your Love Is Electric / Leon Bridges
15. Walking In The Footsteps Of a Fool / Dobbie Dobson
16. Walk The Chalk Line / Aaron Collins & The Teen Queens
theme song: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed
contact me at : johnnycorsair9@gmail.com
the sister show is back and blasting out at : https://smalltowntalkrecords4.podbean.com
want to buy or browse at some fantastic art including iconic 7 inch record sleeves then look no further than:
A lot of our songs are on Ace Records releases - check out their whole collection at:
Aug 28, 2026
Aug 28, 2026
51 min
"The old folks started it, the young folks get it, everyone is dancing to Bright Lights Big City"
A couple of records from 1956, two more from 1929, and a few more from right about now.
1. I'm Tore Up / Ike Turners Rhythm Rockers
2. Big Legged Woman / Jimmy Williams
3. Cupid's Boogie / Little Esther
4. Ain't Got The Money To Pay for This Drink / George Zimmerman
5. The Old Folks Started It / Minnie Wallace
6. You Wouldn't, Would You Papa? / Harriet Hart
7. Back From Korea / Jimmy Harris & Rose Brown
8. Walking In The Footsteps Of A Fool . Ben .E. King
9. Jolene / Candi Staton
10. Little Things / Cleo Sol
11. I Feel Hope Coming / Alabama Shakes
12. Tears Of Joy / Leon Bridges
13. Watch Out / Aza Lineage
14. I'm A Changed Man / Otis Redding
theme song: Bright Light Big City / Jimmy Reed
"the King's Guards played '9-5' in front of Buckingham Palace'
contact me at: johnnycorsair9@gmail.com
He's back! Sneaky Pete is broadcasting once again with the fantastic Small Town Talk (our sister show)
catch him at: https://smalltowntalkrecords.4podbean.com
There's still only one place to buy what we play, head to : https://acerecords.com
Treat yourself to some art, go shop at https://martingrover.com
Jul 21, 2026
Jul 21, 2026
54 min
This month we have a Baby, a Junior, a Stomp, a Hambone, a king & a Michael - all will become clear once you press PLAY.
1. Damp Rag / Stomp Gordon
2. Flesh, Blood & Bones /Little Esther Phillips
3. Going To California Blues / King Perry
4. Daddy, Please Don't Cry / Eddie Kirkland
5. Bye, Bye Policeman / Jim Jackson
6. Nobody Knows (What The Good Deacon Does) Hambone Willie Newbern
7. How Long Will It Take? / Pat Kelly
8. The Boy From Bombay / Aretha Franklin
9. Alive (feat Wizkid) Jorja Smith
10. If I Let You / The Womack Sisters
11. But, Nvm / Baby Rose
12. Risk It All / SAHRA
13. Homecookin' / Junior Walker
14. Giving Up Your Love / Diane Lewis
15. Michael / The C.O.D.S
theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed
"maybe do what Junior Walker does?"
contact me : johnnycorsair(@gmail.com
this only the half of it...tune into our sister show at
https://smalltowntalk4.podbean.com
where's the best place to buy what we play and lots more - go to
martin grover loves painting & printing (& dancing & running) check out his fantastic art at
Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026
1 hr 11 min
An extended show - over an hour of the usual mix plus a guest in the studio - we spoil you!
1. Who's That Knocking? / The Genies
2. Reet,Petite and Gone / Louis Jordan
3. Jesus On The Mainline / McAuley & Demick
4. Twelve Pound Daddy / Pearl Dickson
5. Labor Blues / Tom Dickson
6. Twistin' In The Kitchen With Dinah / Sam Cooke
7. A Victim Of A Man / Katie Love
8. You Were Made For Me / Luther Ingram
9. What Am I Living For / Chuck Willis
10. Your Turn To Cry / Bettye Lavettte
11. Alone Again / SAHRA
12. High / Nia Smith
13. Chauffeur / The Womack Sisters
14. Mr Train Conductor / Jalen Ngonda
15. T For Texas / McAuley & Demick
16. Poor Rebel Soldier / McAuley & Demick
17. Reet Petite / Jackie Wilson
18. Plastic Jesus / Paul Newman
theme song: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed
"Pearl claims to have a 12lb Daddy & an 8lb one too...the mind boggles."
contact me at: johnnycorsair9@gmail.com
catch the sister show at:
https://smalltowntalk4.podbean.com
a lot of what we play was bought from Ace Records - go see at:
fancy looking at, or even better buying, some great paintings & prints inc; some of the most iconic 7 inch records & sleeves then head to:
May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026
50 min
'Let's Flip', 'Cry, Cry, Cry', 'My Kinda Town', 'Memphis In The Meantime' and 'Bright Lights Bar & Grill' all these themes and so much more...
1. I Gotta Go Now / Elmore James
2. Johnny Has Gone / The Five Wings
3. The Spinach Song / Julia lee
4. I'm Gonna Move to Louisiana / Jim Jackson
5. I Got Mine / Frank Stokes
6. My Sweet Baby / Pacific Gas & Electric
7. Darling Come Back Home / The Valentinos
8. Darling / The Womack Sisters
9. 6 Years / Thee Marloes
10. Better Days / Naomi Sharon
11. Groove me / King Floyd
12. Crying For My Baby / Harold Burrage
13. One More Heartache / Marvin Gaye
14. Get Ready / Ella Fitzgerald
theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed
"Not only am I alive & well... I'm hungry too."
contact me at: johnnycorsair9@gmail.com
tune into the sister show for 49 minutes of cracking tunes
https://smalltowntalk4.podbean.com
want some of the best Art around then head over to https://martingrover.com
This month's prize CD once again courtesy of the best online shop for what we play here and a whole lot more -Ace Records at https://acerecords.com
Apr 24, 2026
Apr 24, 2026
59 min
The Blues from Memphis & Soul from Indonesia. Where else can you find such stuff?
1. Off To Work Again / Wilbert Harrison
2. Satisfied With Jesus / The Original Blind Boys Of Alabama
3. Moose On The Loose / Bullmoose Jackson
4. Biscuit Making Mama / Big Ed & His Combo
5. Wouldn't Mind Dying If Dying Was All / Blind Mamie Forehand
6. What Makes A Bow-Legged Woman Crazy 'Bout a Knock -Kneed Man /Sadie James
7. Ooh Baby Baby / Ella Fitzgerald
8. I Don't Want To Take A Chance / Wee Willie Walker
9. No God In This Town / Brother Wallace
10. Piece Of It All / Jorja Smith
11. Di Hotel Malibu / Thee Marloes
12. Letter Full Of Tears / Millie Jackson
13. Joyce Bond / Do The Teasy
14. Tell Me Something Good / Rufus
15. See Them A Come / Culture
theme tune: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed
"one of life's less complicated records."
contact me at: johnnycorsair9@gmail.com
Our sister show is on the airwaves permanently & refreshed every month by a brand new 49 minutes of some of the best in Pete Jones' record collection so tune in...
https://smalltowntalk4.podbean.com
Want to browse or buy some great paintings then look no further than
This month's prize CD is courtesy of Ace Records as always - check them out at
Mar 31, 2026
Mar 31, 2026
52 min
It's our 5th birthday! A new record design by Pete Jones, a new section and the rest is the usual musical treasures and trinkets from way back & right now.
1. You Can't Stop Here (Step It Up & Go) / Pearl Reaves & The Concords
2. Chop Suey Louie / Jimmy Preston
3. Yellow Dog Blues / W.C. Handy
4. Rock Away / Sadie McKinney
5. Somewhere Crying / Irma Thomas
6. Stars Fell On Alabama / Lizz Wright
7. should i give it up / Tia Gordon
8. Lights Off / Nectar Woode
9. You Went Away Too Long / The Womack Sisters
10. Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray / The Womack Brothers
11. Doctrine Of Love / Jalen NGonda
12. Don't Look Back / The Temptations
13. Baby I Need Your Love / Bobby Williams
14. Things Get Better / Eddie Floyd
15. You Gotta Understand / Carmy Love
theme song: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed
"It's not about a golden retriever."
contact me at : johnnycorsair9@gmail.com
Not only does he provide the fantastic record design each month he puts out the sister show to this - I give you Pete Jones the host of 'Small Town Talk' tune in at
https://smalltowntalk4.podbean.com
Want to buy some of what you hear on B.L.B.C & S.T.T then there's no better online shop than Ace Records
Want to buy some Art at affordable prices -paintings of: 7 inch record labels, flowers, soul artists hangin' around S.E. London tehn go to:
Feb 23, 2026
Feb 23, 2026
53 min
Another show, another 53 minutes of the old & the new of the best in Soul, R'n'B, Blues, Doo Wop, Gospel, Reggae, & Ska.
1. Do-Re-Me / Lee Dorsey
2. Sally Green / The Jesters
3. I Sat & Cried / Jimmy Nelson
4. Saturday Night Fish Fry / Eddie Williams & his Brown Buddies
5. So Cold In China / Kid Prince Moore
6. I Didn't Want To Do It But I Did / Dee Irwin & Mamie Galore
7. Been So Long / Dee Irwin
8. Swinging On A Star / Dee Irwin feat Little Eva
9. Wake Up John / Little Eva
10. What Kind Of World / The Cables
11. love / tia gordon
12. Nothing Is Impossible With You / Cleo Sol
12. Diamonds On The Sole Of Her Shoes / Olivia Dean
13. More & More / Little Milton
14. Aunt Dora's Love Shack / Arthur Conley
theme song: Bright Lights Big City / Jimmy Reed
"then, as is now, wasn't part of the United States."
contact me at: johnnycorsair9@gmail.com
Tune into the sister show where currently Pete Jones is spinning those 'longer' songs on one of his special editions
https://smalltowntalk4.podbean.com
Our prize CD this month is, as always, courtesy of our favourite store - Ace Records go check them out at:
Last month's guest Martin Grover spends his time painting, printing, exhibiting, running & dancing - go see his art at: