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Black Music History “Group Session” – Day 2: The Main Ingredient

2 February 2010

6 Degrees of Soul: From Day 1’s “Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes” we get Teddy Pendergrass, who played drums for a doo-wop group, The Cadillacs. A member of that group was J.R. Bailey, who crafted a beautiful album titled Just Me N’ You. In addition to that he penned the classic “Everybody Plays The […]

Black Music History “Group Session” – Day 1: Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes

1 February 2010

Kicking off the annual Black Music History Month celebration (yes… I know “officially” Black Music Month is June however… this is how we do it!) by remembering Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes featuring Teddy Pendergrass.    Most know the story of the soul group searching of a strong voice, similar to Marvin Junior of […]

Soul Legend, Teddy Pendergrass Passes…

14 January 2010

Tonight… Soul music lost another hero. It seems 2010 is ready to make it’s mark and up the ante on 2009. I have so many words…. but at this hour, can’t begin to type them coherently… However, it only confirms the blog posting I have planned for Monday… and other Mondays that follow… Best thing […]

Black Music History “Ladies Reign” – Day 28: Etta James

28 February 2009

Day 28: Etta James We wrap up the Black Music History series “Ladies Reign” with “At Last” by Ms. Etta James… Hope you enjoyed the run! http://media.imeem.com/m/QI7ql6K3uT/aus=false/

2.27.09: Five for Friday feat. Black Music History “Ladies Reign” – Day 27: Patti Labelle

27 February 2009

This week’s five.for.friday features, Day 27: Patti Labelle 1. If Only You Knew http://media.imeem.com/m/B5v6A9pyGQ/aus=false/ 2. Love, Need and Want You Baby http://media.imeem.com/m/Z7C9dj3BSR/aus=false/ 3. You Are My Friend http://media.imeem.com/m/Z1MvZif5xP/aus=false/ 4. Somebody Loves You Baby http://media.imeem.com/m/DAgqKp0g9e/aus=false/ 5. Lady Marmalade http://media.imeem.com/m/XJorTuAKRu/aus=false/

Black Music History “Ladies Reign” – Day 26: “The Divine One” Sarah Vaughan

26 February 2009

Day 26: “The Divine One” Sarah Vaughan The Sassy One… Whatever Lola Wants… My Funny Valentine… one of her last performances…

Black Music History “Ladies Reign” – Day 25: Gladys Knight

25 February 2009

Day 25: Gladys Knight …the Original Georgia Peach sings “If I Was Your Woman”… …I wasn’t going to post this next song because it’s so well known… but after watching the clip… i couldn’t help not doing so… this woman is beautiful… 😀 …“I Heard It Through The Grapeline”…

Black Music History “Ladies Reign” – Day 24: Nina Simone

24 February 2009

Day 24: Nina Simone …one of my favorites… My Baby Just Cares For Me http://media.imeem.com/m/Fu6Dvo8NZ7/aus=false/

Black Music History “Ladies Reign” – Day 21-23: Shirley Murdock, The Dreamgirls & Jennifer Holliday

23 February 2009

Day 21-23: Shirley Murdock, The Dreamgirls & Jennifer Holliday Shirley Murdock sings “As We Lay” The Dreamgirls feat. Sheryl Lee Ralph, Loretta Devine & Jennifer Holliday

2.20.09: Five for Friday feat. Black Music History “Ladies Reign” – Day 20: Aretha Franklin

20 February 2009

This week’s five.for.friday features, Day 20: Aretha Franklin. I’ll be on.us. it’s pretty much impossible to pick the top 5 Aretha Franklin songs… 10? nope… 15? not even… 20? hmm… nah…. So, I won’t even try… I’m just gonna post my personal fave 5… i.e. the 1st 5 songs that came to my mind when […]

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