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Saturday May 6th, 2023 with Elorious Cain
JOE BATAAN

Some sources on the internet largely celebrate JOE BATAAN for his legendary LATIN albums from the 1960's and early 1970's. Even the The Smithsonian in Washington D.C. presented what they entitled “Joe Bataan: The Afro-Filipino King of Latin Soul,” back on Oct. 19, 2012 at the Baird Auditorium in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. We would be curious to know if The Smithsonian mentioned JOE BATAAN's greatest contributions to DISCO. By 1969 all of the discos in the greater New York City area that specialised in SALSA and BOOGALOO were regularly spinning JOE BATAAN records like "Subway Joe", "Gypsy Woman" and "Fuego". His SOUL hits like "The Prayer", I Wish You Love" and "Ordinary Guy" would spread his influence across The United States and Britain in the early 1970's. At one point in time, SOUL dj's in America were regularly mixing JOE BATAAN's version of DONALD HOGAN's "When We Get Married" with that sung by THE INTRUDERS. By 1973 JOE BATAAN's influence on DISCO was of legendary proportions. He released an album on a newer LATIN label called Mericana Records which was owned by Joe Cayre, Stan Cayre & Ken Cayre. - the extremely enterprising offspring of Syrian immigrants. The Cayre brothers were struck by the name of JOE BATAAN's album - "Salsoul" It would inspire them to establish a new label. The Cayre brothers had grown up in Miami where they had developed an appreciation of LATIN music. They liked JOE BATAAN's love for combining LATIN with SOUL. Their SALSOUL record label would become one of the most influential sources of quality in AMERICAN DISCO with timeless classics from artists like the SALSOUL ORCHESTRA, FIRST CHOICE, INSTANT FUNK and LOLEATTA HOLLOWAY. The influence of SALSOUL is still being felt today. JOE BATAAN had helped establish SALSOUL and provided the label with hits like his Latin version of GIL SCOTT HERON's "The Bottle", and a DISCO version of the "Chico And The Man" theme. BATAAN would release a single in 1979 which was one of a handful of early examples of RAP. His "Rap-o-clap-o" was one of those legendary recordings that helped to influence the development of HIPHOP. Again the recordings of this New York Latin artist would contribute to incredible future developments.
FUEGO
JOE BATAAN - GYPSY WOMAN (LP) - FANIA
OBATALA
JOE BATAAN - POOR BOY (LP) - FANIA
FIN
JOE BATAAN - SALSOUL (LP) - SALSOUL
LATIN STRUT
JOE BATAAN - SALSOUL (LP) - SALSOUL
NUEVO JALA JALA
JOE BATAAN - SUBWAY JOE (LP) - FANIA
MUNECA
JOE BATAAN - RIOT! (LP) - FANIA
BRAVO
JOE BATAAN - POOR BOY (LP) - FANIA
GYPSY WOMAN
JOE BATAAN - GYPSY WOMAN (LP) - FANIA
WHEN SUNNY GETS BLUE
JOE BATAAN - SALSOUL (LP) - SALSOUL
WHAT GOOD IS A CASTLE
JOE BATAAN - RIOT! (LP) - FANIA
THE PRAYER
JOE BATAAN (AND THE EAST SIDE KIDS) - MR. NEW YORK AND THE EAST SIDE KIDS (LP) - FANIA
ORDINARY GUY
JOE BATAAN - RIOT! (LP) - FANIA
WHEN WE GET MARRIED
JOE BATAAN (AND THE EAST SIDE KIDS) - MR. NEW YORK AND THE EAST SIDE KIDS (LP) - FANIA
MUJER MIA
JOE BATAAN - SALSOUL (LP) - SALSOUL
I WISH YOU LOVE (PART 1)
JOE BATAAN - SAINT LATIN'S DAY MASSACRE (LP) - FANIA
I WISH YOU LOVE (PART 2)
JOE BATAAN - SAINT LATIN'S DAY MASSACRE (LP) - FANIA
SUBWAY JOE
JOE BATAAN - SUBWAY JOE (LP) - FANIA
MI NUBE
JOE BATAAN - SALSOUL (LP) - SALSOUL
CHILI BEANS
JOE BATAAN (AND THE EAST SIDE KIDS) - MR. NEW YORK AND THE EAST SIDE KIDS (LP) - FANIA
AFTERSHOWER FUNK
JOE BATAAN - SALSOUL (LP) - SALSOUL
THE BOTTLE (LA BOTELLA)
BATAAN - AFROFILIPINO (LP) - SALSOUL
CHICO ANDTHE MAN (MAIN THEME)
BATAAN - AFROFILIPINO (LP) - SALSOUL
CONTINENTAL SQUARE DANCE
JOE BATAAN - SALSOUL (LP) - SALSOUL
MESTIZO
JOE BATAAN AND HIS MESTIZO BAND - MESTIZO (LP) - SALSOUL
RAP-O-CLAP-O
JOE BATAAN AND HIS MESTIZO BAND - MESTIZO (LP) - SALSOUL
SADIE (SHE SMOKES)
JOE BATAAN AND HIS MESTIZO BAND - MESTIZO (LP) - SALSOUL
RAP-O DANCE-O
JOE BATAAN AND HIS MESTIZO BAND - MESTIZO (LP) - SALSOUL
LING CHING TONG
JOE BATAAN - JOE BATAAN 2 (LP) - SALSOUL
Interactive CKCU
Rick Hanson
Interesting history. Sounds like a great show.

12:45 PM, May 6th, 2023
Elorious Cain (host)
Thank you for the early comment!

12:55 PM, May 6th, 2023
Chi Chi
More latin style!!

1:05 PM, May 6th, 2023
Elorious Cain (host)
Good to hear from you Chi Chi!

1:15 PM, May 6th, 2023
robert p in gatineau
Nice. Thanks !

1:38 PM, May 6th, 2023
Elorious Cain (host)
Happy you are tuned in!!

1:40 PM, May 6th, 2023
Bobby Calzone
Elorious ! You the man, once again! I must admit, the trance last week wasnt my cup of tea, but there has to be something for everyone! And everyone is always pleased! Master of funk! P.s. Yes, more latin!!!

1:53 PM, May 6th, 2023
Elorious Cain (host)
Thank you! Happy you are tuned in also!

1:58 PM, May 6th, 2023
TEKNOBRAT
The Bottle is with no doubt my favorite track by Joe Bataan almost one of my favourite Salsoul releases. Love the brass arrangements in that track. Along with the lyrics . Thanks for playing it

11:51 PM, May 6th, 2023
Elorious Cain (host)
Thank you for the comment!

1:16 PM, May 7th, 2023
phantomopus
Really like his soulful numbers, but the faster stuff is fun too.

3:06 PM, May 9th, 2023