Edie Antoinette's Blog – December 2007 Archive (14)

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Added by Edie Antoinette on December 24, 2007 at 6:30pm — 10 Comments

An amazing record -- quite possibly the best ever by Chicago soul legend Leroy Hutson! The whole thing's a smooth soul masterpiece beyond compare -- a stunning blend of great songwriting, sexy vocals, and buttery production that rank it up there with the best work of 70s giants like Marvin Gaye, Leon Ware, or Roy Ayers. Leroy's got a voice that's both warm and mellow, yet incredibly honest at the same time -- and the songs on the record show a range of colors and… Continue

Added by Edie Antoinette on December 23, 2007 at 10:00pm — 5 Comments

Iron Butterfly

I was a big fan of Iron Butterfly back in the day. It was the intro into psychedelia for us--bell bottoms and big hair and flower power. My memories are centered on how long it was--you would be 'all' sweated out if you tried to dance to it..lol Anyway, here's the history of a rare group of blue-eyed soul people:

The band was formed in 1966 in…

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Added by Edie Antoinette on December 23, 2007 at 3:30am — 8 Comments

The Drifters

Clyde McPhatter and The Drifters (1953-1957)

The Drifters are considered one of the most successful and unique…

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Added by Edie Antoinette on December 21, 2007 at 10:26pm — 3 Comments

The Continentals

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Added by Edie Antoinette on December 20, 2007 at 11:00pm — 9 Comments

THE FUZZ-REVISITED

~This is for Solelicious Sevenicious~I finally found it!

This short-lived trio was Barbara Gilliam, Val Williams and Sheila Young and were originally known as The Passionetts. They managed to record a one-off single for the small Path Records label ('My Plea' b/w 'My Fault'

1970 saw them…

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Added by Edie Antoinette on December 20, 2007 at 11:00pm — 8 Comments

The Astors

The Astors are; Curtis Johnson (lead / tenor); Eliehue Stanback, (tenor / lead); Sam (Byrnes) Jones, (baritone/bass); and Richard Harris, (1st/2nd tenor); all came together along with Richard Griffin (tenor), while attending Melrose High School, growing up in the Orange Mound community in Memphis, Tennessee. The group was organized by a neighborhood…

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Added by Edie Antoinette on December 20, 2007 at 4:30pm — No Comments

The Origin of Chicago Steppin'

Only Love Remix…

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Added by Edie Antoinette on December 17, 2007 at 6:30pm — 1 Comment

The Bar-Kays: Then and Now

The Original Bar-Kays of which James Alexander is the lone surviving member

The Bar-Kays, 1978. Back row, from left to right:

Charles Allen, Frank Thompson, Winston Stewart,

James Alexander, Michael Beard and Harvey Henderson.

Front row, left to right:

Lloyd…

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Added by Edie Antoinette on December 16, 2007 at 9:12pm — 8 Comments

Remembering Otis Redding

It's 40 years this week since the tragic untimely death of Otis Redding. Here's how his widow, friends and extended family at Stax Records remembered him:…

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Added by Edie Antoinette on December 16, 2007 at 8:31pm — 1 Comment

An E'Funk-P'Funk Production

George Clinton, (born July 22, 1940) principal architect of P-Funk. He was the mastermind of the bands Parliament and Funkadelic during the 1970s and early 1980s, and was a solo funk artist as of 1981. He has been hailed as "The Prime Minister of Funk" as the leader of Parliament, as well as "The King of Interplanetary…

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Added by Edie Antoinette on December 11, 2007 at 1:00am — No Comments

2007 Shepherd Express Award "Best Acoustic Guitar Player"

My Son..Evan Christian!!!!

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Added by Edie Antoinette on December 6, 2007 at 5:58pm — 9 Comments

Out Of The Past-Art In Motion

Lord if this isn't one of the BEST collaborations that mine eyes have EVAH seen!

The inimitable Nicholas Bros and The Contours -First I Look At The Purse
The rest of the menu is great too! Enjoy!

Added by Edie Antoinette on December 6, 2007 at 2:52am — 4 Comments

The CHILLOUNGE

::..MellowMoods Playlist..::

1.Jill Scott-He Loves Me

2.Richard Elliot-Moomba

3.Walter Beasley-Babygirl 4.Walter Beasley-Visions

5.Boney James-Heaven

6.Richard Elliot-This Could

Be Real

7.Chaka Khan-Something Deep

8.George Benson-The Ghetto

9.Brian Culbertson-Get It On

10.Maysa-Aria…

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Added by Edie Antoinette on December 5, 2007 at 6:00pm — 2 Comments

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