With Thanksgiving just around the corner across the pond, our stateside resident Ruckus Roboticus presents his latest mix:  "I'm Thankful" - a musical tribute to all the people and things Ruckus is thankful for everyday (not just on Thanksgiving!).  In the mix, are soulful classics from Otis Redding and Spanky Wilson; funky classics from Sly and The Family Stone, and Maceo And All The King's Men; hip-hop from Afrika Bambaataa and Biz Markie; disco from Donald Byrd and William DeVaughn; jazz from Melvin Sparks and Gus Poole; and much more!  

PART 3 + 4 - Ruckus Roboticus

Bob Marley _ Thank You Lord _ HIP-O
Kashmere Stage Band _ Thank You _ Now-Again
Sly And The Family Stone _ Thankful N' Thoughtful _ Epic
Donovan Carless _ Be Thankful _ VP Records
Spanky Wilson And The Quantic Soul Orchestra _ I'm Thankful (Pt. 1) _ Tru Thoughts
Otis Redding _ I Wanna Thank You _ Stax
Earth Wind & Fire _ Gratitude _ Columbia
Afrika Bambaataa _ Thank You _ Celluloid
Melvin Sparks _ Thank You (Pt. 1) _ Prestige
Maceo And All The King's Men _ Thank You _ House Of The Fox
Biz Markie _ Something For The Radio _ Cold Chillin'
Donald Byrd _ Thank You For Funking Up My Life _ Elektra
William DeVaughn _ Be Thankful For What You've Got _ WMOT Records
Mighty Voices Of Wonder _ I Thank You Lord _ Numero Group
Sam And Dave _ I Thank You _ Atlantic
Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s _ Interlude _ People Records
The J.B.'s _ Thank You For Lettin' Me Be Myself And You Be Yours _ People Records
Gus Poole _ Hallelujah, Alright, Amen _ Novasonic