Yeah, the world needs this kind of music. His new album is on first listen, and it's worth your time.
Tag Archives: R&B
Ray Charles – Hit The Road Jack
I suggest you take Ray's advice and hit the road. We're nearly done with this trip, and it's been a great success.
Percy Sledge – My Special Prayer
Mr. Sledge passed away last week, and we'd like to spend a moment in acknowledgement.
1969
Solange – Sandcastle Disco
Though this young woman comes from an, err, established lineage, she's certainly found her own path.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6XlO6xU7oI
2008
The Temptations – papa was a rolling stone
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaZ8uGo5dt8
I had a good dad, so I don't really relate to this song.
Gladys Knight & the Pips – Every Beat Of My Heart
Oh, Sasha...
1972
Cha Wa – Sew Sew Sew
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjRSjVoqF8Y
Is funky weekend a thing? Yeah baby, you betcha it is. Here's a little bit of funky mardi gras indian music to round out this weekend.
James Hunter 6 – Chicken Switch
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5ANNN1AFzA
I saw these 6 fellows absolutely destroy the crowd at Black Pot Festival this last weekend. OMG. Seriously, I'm in love.
Patti LaBelle – Wind Beneath My Wings
huh. apparently this awful song had been around for years before ms. midler made us all immensely sick of it. anyway, despite the amazingly belittling lyrics, the sentiment is what's important: all y'all are the foundation of the WGOM. you are all the wind beneath its--
okay, sorry, i can't do it. just roll the clip...
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7Ocd3aPh8g
Nina Simone – Ain’t Got No
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUcXI2BIUOQ
Oh, today feels like a Nina Simone kind of day. I ain't got no job, but I do have my hair on my head.