Originally released on the Big Ship label, "Push Comes To Shove" is one of Freddie McGregor's most enduring anthems. The "Rodigan Special" is a unique re-recording where McGregor alters the lyrics to praise Rodigan’s skills as a selector and his dominance in the sound clash arena.
A steady, mid-tempo "one-drop" rhythm that emphasizes McGregor’s signature melodic range. Originally released on the Big Ship label, "Push
While Rodigan played versions of this special for decades in clashes against rivals like Barry G, a definitive high-quality version was recorded on , at the historic BBC Maida Vale Studios. While Rodigan played versions of this special for
This session was part of a David Rodigan Special on BBC Radio 1Xtra, celebrating the intersection of McGregor’s soulful vocals and Rodigan’s broadcast legacy. Originally released on the Big Ship label, "Push
You can watch the live performance and hear the specific "Rodigan" lyrical tweaks on BBC Radio 1Xtra's YouTube channel.
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