Posts Tagged ‘Blues’
Bobby “Blue” Bland: Double Up
I pity the fool who doesn’t know atleast one of the many soulful tunes Bobby “Blue” Bland recorded in his illustrious career. One day in 1963 he delivered a memorable 2 for 1 deal to the charts.
Etta James: Special Day
Etta James possesses one of the greatest voices of her generation, and today she’s given us reason to celebrate her life’s work.
Aretha At Her Peak, part 2
By Mark Anthony Neal During those two nights in January of 1972, the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles was the site of something truly amazing. The song list from the first night of the live recording session for Aretha Franklin’s Amazing Grace album reveals the eclecticism that would become the hallmark of Franklin’s ...
Little Anthony & The Imperials: Silly Old Tune Pays Off
As soul legend has it, the lead singer called it “stupid.” Yet, it charted at #14 pop, #24 R&B. The song was “Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko Ko Bop,” by Little Anthony & the Imperials.
Koko Taylor: Sweet Music To The Ear
Born on this day in 1928 was Soul Legend Cora Walton, better known as Koko Taylor.
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- http://twitpic.com/184v2b - @tonibraxton's "Pulse" cover!
- This Day in Soul History: Dionne Warwick: Knows The Way To A Grammy - http://bit.ly/98GmyC
- We feel ya RT @VEEgasbabyyy #nowplaying india.arie - the truth :) love genuinely GOOD soul music
- This Day in Soul History - Roberta Flack's "Killing Me Softly With His Song"! - http://bit.ly/bRdY30
- Great story on @_maxwell_'s twitter love! - http://bit.ly/bxEQ64
