Uptown Getdown DJs: Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus, Honey Dew Sue, Peanut Butter Brown.

The Uptown Getdown is a fairly recent excursion into the soul dance scene, hosted by our pal Peanut Butter Brown. It is held uptown in Harlem and, although it is a groovy thing, it has had about four or five different locations each time it has taken place. On Thursday November 13, it swung at a bar called Camaradas way up First Avenue at 115th Street. It’s a very hip joint that serves very excellent empenadas, along with the usual frothy drinks. On this cold and rainy evening, Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus was guest DJ, along with Honey Dew Sue and the host, Mr. Peanut Butter—who, at midnight celebrated his birthday! The DJs kept the room warm by playing hot soul records all night long.

And because we were in Spanish Harlem, our pal Alex De Laszlo dropped by to play some sweet Latin Soul records, which spiced up the evening considerably.

Here’s a list of all the songs played by Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus at the Uptown Getdown (some with youtubes links!:

• The Panic Buttons–Come Out Smokin’ (Gamble)
• Joe Swift’s Internationals–Boo-Ga-Loo Party (Onacrest)
• Harold and Connie–Bugaloo Party (Carnival)
• Trade Martin–Moanin’ (RCA Victor)
• The Patti-Cakes–Peas Porridge (Revue)
• Linda Lyndell–Bring Your Love Back to Me (Volt)
• Terry & Marsha–It’s a Possibility (Champ)
• The Four Tempos–Come on Home (Rampart)
• Eddie Holland–Baby Shake (Motown)
• Don Fletcher–I’m So Glad (Peacock)
• Paul Sindab–I’m Up Tight (Hype)
• Sammy Ward–Don’t Take It Away (Tamla)
• Eddie Jefferson–Psychedelic Sally (Prestige)
• The Jewels–Papa Left Mama Holding the Bag (Dynamite)
• The Maytals–Sweet and Dandy (Mango)
• Dyke and the Blazers–Funky Bull Pt. I (Original Sound)
• Lonnie Brooks–The Flip Pt. 1 (U.S.A.)
• Lonnie Smith–Move Your Hand Part I (Blue Note)
• Clarence Green and the Rhythmaires–Ground Hog (Duke)
• Sam Cooke–Twistin’ the Night Away (RCA Victor)
• The Stylettes–On Fire (Cameo)
• The Volcanoes–A Lady’s Man (Arctic)
• Rocky Roberts y las Pirañas–No Regreses a Mi (Gama; Mexico)
• The Gladiators–Girl Don’t Make Me Wait (Direction; UK)
• James Brown and the Famous Flames–Shhhhhhhh (For a Little While) (King)
• The Valentinos–It’s All Over Now (SAR)
• The Corvells–He’s So Fine (Lu Pine)
• Dusty Springfield–Go Ahead On (Philips; UK)
• Peaches & Herb–Satisfy My Hunger (Date)
• Bobby White–It’s a Great Life (Kent)
• Laurel Aitken with the Blue Beats–Railroad Track (Blue Beat; UK)

None of these records are for sale.

The Boog swings at the Uptown Getdown!

Photos by Nancy “Jeannie” Gardner.