October 2009 Blog Posts (10)

The Ponderosa Twins Plus One

This five-member vocal group consisted of two sets of identical twins (Alfred and Alvin Pelham, Keith and Kirk Gardner), and the "plus one," (Ricky Spicer).

They grew up and received their education on the north side of Cleveland, Ohio; all attended Patrick Henry Jr. High where they formed the group. Tony Wilson, who became their road manager, discovered the lads and brought them to the attention of Bobby Massey (at the time a member… Continue

Added by Shelley "SoleMann" King on October 30, 2009 at 1:03pm — 6 Comments

Bird of the Iron Feather

The first Black produced TV drama series in the USA.
http://bird.whgbetc.com/

Added by Harold Lee Rush on October 29, 2009 at 12:30pm — 12 Comments

Michael Jackson Performs Ben (1973 Academy Awards)

This Is Probably The Best Video On Youtube Of Michael Jackson Singing Ben. It Was At The 1973 Academy Awards, I Had Forgot That The Song Was Also Nominated For An Academy Award For Best Original Song In 1973…

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Added by Shelley "SoleMann" King on October 24, 2009 at 11:54am — 10 Comments

Don Julian & The Larks...Shorty The Pimp

Shorty the Pimp was to have been a blaxploitation movie around 1973, but was never released due to various problems; supposedly, only one rough cut of the movie now exists, rumored to be in the hands of director Quentin Tarantino.

This is the soundtrack album that would have accompanied the project, performed by journeyman Los Angeles soul band Don Julian & the Larks. The soundtrack was canceled along with the film, though most of… Continue

Added by Shelley "SoleMann" King on October 19, 2009 at 3:21pm — 3 Comments

Blaxploitation Show

I want to thank everyone for listening to the last night.

If you missed it,or you want to hear it again, here's the link.
http://whpk.org/temp/200910152100.mp3

and check out Black Dynamite this weekend!

Peace!

Added by Gary on October 16, 2009 at 12:18pm — 1 Comment

Any Fans of Blaxploitation Films?

If the answer is yes,then I cordially invite you to check out my salute to Blaxploitation Films and the music.

The show airs tomorrow night from 9pm-midnight. (cst)

You will hear some great music from your favorite films,and as a added bonus, you'll hear some classic radio spots from your favorite films.

This is a one night only event, so you don't want to misss this !

Dusties Party Salute to Blaxploitation… Continue

Added by Gary on October 14, 2009 at 4:26pm — 7 Comments

Jennifer Hudson and son David Otunga.......Tooooo Cute !!!!!!

Meet Jennifer Hudson's Newborn Son!

By Julie Jordan

Jennifer Hudson and son David Photo by: Derek Blanks / Ken Barboza Associates / Hilton Media Group

Motherhood definitely seems to agree with Jennifer Hudson, who gave birth to her first child, David – named after her fiancé, David Otunga – on Aug. 10.

"I love being nurturing and caring because I love to see other people happy," says Hudson. "Who better to devote… Continue

Added by Boo on October 8, 2009 at 9:51pm — 3 Comments

Some Songs Are Based On A True - To Life Experence

In the song, the narrator tells his lover she is free to mingle and socialize throughout the evening, but to make sure to save him one dance at the end of the night. The song is likely based on the personal experience of songwriter Pomus, who had polio and used crutches to get around and could not dance.[4] His wife, however, was a Broadway actress and dancer. The song gives his perspective of plaintively telling his wife to have fun dancing, but reminds her who will be taking her home and "in… Continue

Added by Boo on October 3, 2009 at 12:30am — No Comments

IT hURTS TO LOVE SOMEONE

It hurts to love someone

and not be loved in return,

but what is most painful is to love someone

and never finding the courage to let the

person know how you feel.

Maybe God wants us to meet

a few wrong people

before meeting the right one

so that when we finally

meet the right person,

we should know how to be grateful for that gift.

Love is when you take away the feeling,

the passion, the romance -

and you find out you… Continue

Added by Boo on October 1, 2009 at 11:55pm — 3 Comments

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN! Look Whats Back!

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Added by Ronn Nichols on October 1, 2009 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment

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