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Happy Belated Birthday, Mr. Mustache!7 comments

whiteray wrote 1 week ago: I missed a birthday on Sunday. Didn’t even think about it until it was past. But it’s not like someo … more →

Tags: Six Pack, 1973, el chicano, John Lennon, kris kristofferson, Linda Ronstadt, The Band

Christmas evening 1988 in Queens1 comment

Gasface wrote 4 weeks ago: The making of The Boy Genius by Kwamé Kwamé The Boy Genius (Atlantic, 1989) … more →

Tags: Interview, Video, Bayside sound recording studio, Bob James, D-Nice, James Brown, kwame, paul c, Queens

The M M & M 1000 - part 44

DEZ wrote 2 months ago: Here’s the latest batch of Music Musings and Miscellany’s unapologetically subjective se … more →

Tags: 1000 singles, Massive Attack, supremes, Echo & the Bunnymen, new order, Johnny Cash, Birthday Party, shangri-las, Aretha Franklin

For Your Consideration: The Staple Singers sing, "When Will We Be Paid?"

David W. King wrote 3 months ago: The Staple Singers perform when will we be paid from the movie “Soul to Soul” … more →

Tags: When Will WE Be Paid

Review: Blondie

thedailyrecord wrote 3 months ago: (Above: Blondie perform “My Heart Will Go On” and validate the cliche: It’s the si … more →

Tags: Concert Review, Kansas City Star, Blondie, Punk, Debbie Harry, Michael Jackson Tribute, 80's music, CBGB, Celine Dion

On This Date (August 9, 2008) Charlie Adell / Veteran R&B Record Promoter

themusicsover.com wrote 4 months ago: Charlie Adell September 19, 1923 – August 9, 2008 Charlie Adell was a record promoter who spec … more →

Tags: R&B, Record Label, Wilson Pickett, kenny gamble, leon huff, The O'Jays, jackie wilson, Lou Rawls, isaac hayes

On This Date (March 19, 2007) Luther Ingram

themusicsover.com wrote 9 months ago: Luther Ingram November 30, 1937 – March 19, 2007 Perhaps best known for his hit performance of … more →

Tags: R&B, singer, songwriter, Barbara Mandrell, Bruce Willis, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Cocker, Luther Ingram

On This Date (January 13, 1979) Donny Hathaway

themusicsover.com wrote 11 months ago: Donny Hathaway October 1, 1945 – January 13, 1979 Donny Hathaway was one of the brightest new … more →

Tags: ~Musician~, Producer, songwriter, R&B, arranger, singer, Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, James Taylor

Three under the tree, Vol. 114 comments

evandad wrote 2 years ago: Over at JasonHare.com, my fellow bloggers Jason and Jefito have begun another season of Mellowmas. T … more →

Tags: sounds, Christmas Music, December 2007, 1973, 2007, 1962, 1990, Christmas, Irma Thomas

Three under the tree, Vol. 83 comments

evandad wrote 2 years ago: This has been quite a remarkable year for Mavis Staples. In April, she released “We’ll N … more →

Tags: sounds, November 2007, Christmas Music, 2003, 2007, 1962, Christmas, Blind Boys of Alabama, Mavis Staples

Weekly Mix #4

Dane wrote 3 years ago: Short one today. Harry Connick, Jr. – Charade From the moment it starts, with a quick drum kic … more →

Tags: Music, harry connick jr., Weekly Mix, Puppini Sisters, The Modern, bowling for soup, divinyls, Coolio, Wiedlin

Let's Do It Again - Staple Singers

chblack wrote 4 months ago: Chart Position: 1 From the film Lets Do It Again Written and produced by Curtis Mayfield Lead vocals … more →

Tags: Top 40 records, 1975 November singles, curtis mayfield

You've Got to Earn It - Staple Singers

chblack wrote 5 months ago: Chart Position: NR Lead vocals: Mavis Staples … more →

Tags: 1971 August singles

OPTIMISM

themeparkradio wrote 5 months ago: One of the things that I appreciate about the arts in general, and music in particular, is that it c … more →

Tags: Radio Program, music nostalgia, Broadcasting and Media, Community Radio, Music - Blues, music r&b, MUSIC + SOUL, Music - Country, Roy Orbison

Wattstax (1973) Cult Movie of the Week

ayanacontreras wrote 6 months ago: Movie trailer for the 1973 black documentary, Wattstax.  Perhaps the closet thing to “BLACKsto … more →

Tags: Music, The Goodness, Arts & Culture, Cult Movie of the Week, Film and Television, Watts, black film, Wattstax, richard pryor

This World - Staple Singers

chblack wrote 7 months ago: Chart Position: 38 Lead vocals: Mavis Staples Rhythm track recorded in Muscle Shoals AL Vocals recor … more →

Tags: Top 40 records, 1972 September singles

Respect Yourself - Staple Singers

chblack wrote 8 months ago: Chart Position:  12 The Staple Singers are a family vocal group who sing both gospel and R&B mus … more →

Tags: Top 40 records, 1971 December singles, Mack Rice, Luther Ingram

E's song of the day

Erik wrote 9 months ago: I heard this song very faintly in the background of an episode of “Life” last night (it … more →

Tags: media & entertainment, Music, Life, song of the day

Three under the tree, Day 141 comment

evandad wrote 1 year ago: Today’s three under the tree come from a record I picked up after Christmas last year. Turns o … more →

Tags: Christmas Music, December 2008, sounds, 1966, 1970, 1973, Emotions, Little Johnny Taylor


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