Category Archives: Soul
CHAKA KHAN-CHAKA.
CHAKA KHAN-CHAKA. By the time the singer this article is about had released their debut solo album, she’s been a member of one of the most successful American funk bands Rufus, between 1973 and 1978. During that period Rufus had released six albums, of which four had been certified gold and one platinum. As if …
CHIC-C’EST CHIC.
CHIC-C’EST CHIC. Recently I was listening to an album of edits by Greg Wilson, Credit To The Edit, and one of the songs he’d created an edit of was Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah), one of the best known of Chic’s tracks. After hearing this track, it set me thinking just how hugely influential …
MINNIE RIPERTON-ADVENTURES IN PARADISE.
MINNIE RIPERTON-ADVENTURES IN PARADISE. As anyone who reads this blog on a regular basis will have gathered, I love soul music. I always have, and always will. Previously I’ve written about a number of soul singers, mostly ones from the 1960s and 1970s, and today, I’m going to write about one of my all time …
THE PHILADELPHIA SOUND-SWEET SOUL MUSIC
THE PHILADELPHIA SOUND-SWEET SOUL MUSIC. Back in the 1970s, Philadelphia produced some of the sweetest, most melodic soul of the decade. It was the latest in a long line of American cities that had produced some fantastic, memorable and hugely influential soul music. Chicago produced the sound of Chess, which produced some of the best …
BOBBY WOMACK-UNDERSTANDING.
BOBBY WOMACK-UNDERSTANDING. For over thirty years, I have loved soul music. Growing up, it was one of my favorite genres of music. Since then, it has been a life long love affair. Over the years, I’ve collected music by numerous artists, groups and on certain labels. Some of my favorites have been Bobby Bland, Esther …
SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE-THERE’S A RIOT GOIN’ ON.
SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE-THERE’S A RIOT GOIN’ ON. Often a band will change musical direction. There can be many reasons for this. Sometimes, it’s because they’re looking for commercial success, other times, they’re moving with changes in musical trends, it can even be to reflect changes in society. Another reason can be problems within …
STEVIE WONDER-TALKING BOOK.
STEVIE WONDER-TALKING BOOK. From an early age, I’ve always loved soul music. One of the first artists I remember hearing was Stevie Wonder. Since then I’ve always loved his music, and admired him for everything he has overcome. I can’t help but admire how he has triumphed over adversity. To have overcome blindness, yet still, …
DONNY HATHAWAY-EVERYTHING IS EVERYTHING.
DONNY HATHAWAY-EVERYTHING IS EVERYTHING. Sometimes, when people discuss the great soul singers, they forget about the artist I’m going to write about today. Granted he only released three studio albums and one soundtrack album during his lifetime, and two albums with Roberta Flack, but they were great albums, some of the finest you’ll be privileged …
OTIS REDDING-THE SOUL ALBUM.
OTIS REDDING-THE SOUL ALBUM. In this article, I’m going to write about one of the greatest soul singers ever. Sadly, during their lifetime, they only released six albums. This album was their fourth album, released in 1966. Tragically, he died in tragic circumstances aged twenty-six, when the plane he was traveling on, crashed killing six …
SADE-DIAMOND LIFE.
SADE-DIAMOND LIFE. Back in the summer 1984, it seemed that everywhere you went, this album was being played. From the release of Your Love Is King as a single in February 1984, and then the album Damond Life, in late July this was the soundtrack to 1984. It seemed that wherever you went, Sade was …
MARVIN GAYE-LET’S GET IT ON.
MARVIN GAYE-LET’S GET IT ON. Today I’ve decided to write about one of my favorite albums of all time. This album is one of the most beautiful albums that you’ll ever hear. There are only eight songs on the album, and it lasts just over thirty one-minutes. It’s also an album that was once described …
SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE-FRESH.
SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE-FRESH. The band this article is about, were one of the most important bands in the late 1960s’. They were a multiracial and multi-gender band, whose music was a fusion of styles, including, soul, funk, rock and psychedelic music. Their music influenced groups across these genres. The story of this band …
JAZZYFATNASTEES-THE ONCE AND FUTURE.
JAZZYFATNASTEES-THE ONCE AND FUTURE. Recently in an article, I mentioned that I had been spending time listening to music I hadn’t heard for a while. One of the albums I was listening to, was the one this article is about, Jazzyfatnastees debut album The Once and Future. When I was listening to the album, I …
DUSTY SPRINGFIELD-DUSTY IN MEMPHIS.
DUSTY SPRINGFIELD-DUSTY IN MEMPHIS. In this article, I’m going to write about one of the best female vocalists to come out of the UK. She was dubbed the white queen of soul. Nowadays, any female vocalist with a modicum of talent is compared with this singer. These comparisons are ridiculous. Some third rate vocalist with …
TERRY CALLIER-TIMEPEACE.
TERRY CALLIER-TIMEPEACE. This article is about one of the most talented and charismatic artists I have ever been fortunate to see live. When you see him in concert, you’re immediately taken with his presence on stage. There is something about him that makes him stand out from other artists. He is a deeply religious man, …
DR JOHN-ANUTHA ZONE.
DR JOHN-ANUTHA ZONE. The artist I’m going to write about today is one of the greatest live acts I have ever been privileged to witness. Twice I have been lucky enough to witness him live in concert, each time he was brilliant, producing a masterful performance. One of the concerts I was at, was when …
GAELLE-TRANSIENT.
GAELLE-TRANSIENT. Recently, I wrote articles on Naked Music downtempo music, and while researching these articles, I found myself listening again, to songs by this artist. An artist who is highly talented, not just a singer, but also a songwriter and producer. I have long been a huge fan of her music, and have always loved …
PRINCE AND THE REVOLUTION-AROUND THE WORLD IN A DAY.
PRINCE AND THE REVOLUTION-AROUND THE WORLD IN A DAY. The artist who this article is about, is one who has divided opinion since his career began. He is definitely an artist who people love or loath, there seems to be no happy medium. His music has been variously described as seedy and sordid, and sensuous …
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