Voted Essential Mix of 1997. This has a ‘Andy Smith’ feel via use of scratching over soul/funk tracks. David actually released a commercial release called ‘David Holmes Essential Mix 98/01’...which is similar but not the same.

Nancy Wilson – “Ode To Billie Joe” (EMI)
Lou Rawls – “For What Its Worth” (EMI)
Marlona Shaw – “California Soul” (Platinum)
Ike & Tina Turner – “Bold Soul Sister” (Blue Thumb)
J. Brown – “Shhhh (For A Little While)” (King)
The Other Brothers – “Hole In The Wall” (Hodern)
James Brown – “Bogaloo” (Smash)
Trinidad Steel Drummers – “Kissy Strot” (white label)
Serge Gamsbourg – “DJ Melody” (white label)
Prolen Steak Popcord – “I Know” (white label)
Storr & Things – “Sounds Of The City Experience” (white label)
Quincy Jones – “Up Against The Wall” (Universal)
Blackout – “Vess And The Airdales” (BMI)
Johnny Jones & The King Cabvals – “Purple Haze” (BMI)
Robin Orchestra – “Sex Machine” (white label)
Fastcracks, Bugs & Raches – “The Purpose” (white label)
Damn Sam The Miracle Man – “untitled” (white label)
Jimmy Smith – “Rootdown” (Jimmy Co)
Ray Brown – “Coming & Going” (white label)
Billy Pail – “untitled” (East)
Light My Fire – “untitled” (white label)
Marlena Shaw – “Woman From Ghetto” (BMI)
Dave Pird – “I Got The Feeling” (white label)
Smokey Joes LA LA – ” Goodie From Combo” (Class)
Ray Barretto – “Soul Drummers” (Fania)
Ray Barretto – “Right On” (BMI)
Harley River Drive – “Seeds Of Life” (white label)
Black Rite – “Mondingo” (white label)
Dick Hyman – “Live It Up Turn Loose” (white label)
Amanda Shabkar – “Dancing Drums” (The Gramophone Company Of India)
John Schroder – “Light My Fire” (white label)
Jimmy Hendrix – “Crosstown Traffic” (Polydor)

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