Playlist 02.04.12

David Holmes used to play the live version of 'Try A Little Tenderness' out in his club sets. In theory, it shouldn't have worked. The sound quality is patchy, the tempo all over the place and the vocals missing the ideal pitch on occasions. But still it's one of the most intense soul moments ever. Otis Redding has arrived at the Monterey Festival, 17 June 1967 with Booker T And the MGs plus the Mar-Keys. He is blown away by this Aquarian spectacle. He loves the ladies in their mini skirt dresses and he changes the lyrics to express his approval. And while this is essentially a rock and pop audience, they are carried by the dynamism and the fierce joy of this 20 minute set. By the end, Otis is lifted out of his skin, hoarsely transported while the musicians take it to heaven. Otis tells everyone that he doesn't want to go, and that's no showbiz lie. He's having one of the nights of his life. Six months later and he'd be dead. Bless his heart.

BBC Radio Ulster, 92-95 FM

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Mondays, ten - midnight

The Clash - Train In Vain (CBS)

Alabama Shakes - Heartbreaker (Rough Trade)

School Of Seven Bells - The night (Full Time Hobby)

Jonny Boy - You Are The Generation That Bought More Shoes (Vertigo)

Paul Weller - Kling I Klang (Island)

Wallis Bird - Heartbeating City (Rubyworks)

Patti Smith - April Fool (Sony)

Desert Hearts - Wolf Down (No Dancing)

Alabama Shakes - I Found You (Rough Trade)

Justin Townes Earle - Baby's Got A Bad Idea (Bloodshot)

AM & Shawn Lee - Dark Into Light (18th St Lounge)

David Bowie - Soul Love (EMI)

Diagrams - Ghost Lit (Full Time Hobby)

Blind Willie Johnston - God Moved On The Water (CBS)

I Am Kloot - Titanic (We Love Records)

Jane Bradfords - Judicial Duel (white)

The James Gang - Funk 49 (See For Miles)

Alabama Shakes - Rise To The Sun (Rough Trade)

Paul Weller - Be Happy Children (Island)

Lambchop - Gone Tomorrow (City Slang)

Ben Harper - There Will Be A Light (Virgin)

Bonnie Raitt - Standing In The Doorway (Proper)

Six Miles North - The Last Perfect Day (Silver Tree)

Jim Moray - Hartstow Grange (VAG)

The Slow Show - Dirty Little Secret (white)

Alabama Shakes - You Ain't Alone (Rough Trade)

Otis Redding - Try A Little Tenderness (live) (Atco)