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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:…December 2007 Blog Posts (20)
The Spook Who Sat By The Door
THE SPOOK WHO SAT BY THE DOOR:
In the early 1970's, the film "The Spook Who Sat By The Door," premiered, the film was about-the CIA accepting applications from blacks, expecting blacks to fail the exams. When one black man (Freeman) passed the exams, they
were shocked.…
Added by Shelley "SoleMann" King on December 24, 2007 at 5:36pm — 6 Comments
More on Leroy Hutson
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…Added by Edie Antoinette on December 23, 2007 at 10:00pm — 5 Comments
Baby Huey: The Baby Huey Story...The Living Legend
Added by Shelley "SoleMann" King on December 23, 2007 at 4:42am — 9 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…
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…
The Drifters are considered one of the most successful and unique…
Added by Edie Antoinette on December 21, 2007 at 10:26pm — 3 Comments
THE FUZZ-REVISITED
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…
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… |
Added by Edie Antoinette on December 20, 2007 at 4:30pm — No Comments
LeRoy Hutson
He has been characterized as the best-kept secret of Seventies Soul, most recently noted in the June 29, 2006 issue of… Continue
Added by Shelley "SoleMann" King on December 18, 2007 at 7:22pm — 2 Comments
The Origin of Chicago Steppin'
Added by Edie Antoinette on December 17, 2007 at 6:30pm — 1 Comment
The Mad Lads
John Gary Williams, William Brown, Julius Green, and Robert Phillips were students at Booker T. Washington High School in Memphis during the early Sixties when they formed a vocal group called the Emeralds. They
soon came to the attention of Stax/Volt Records, whose publicity
director, Deanie Parker came up with a new name for the group.
"We were practical jokers," John…
ContinueAdded by Shelley "SoleMann" King on December 17, 2007 at 4:04am — 4 Comments
The Bar-Kays: Then and Now
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…
Charles Allen, Frank Thompson, Winston Stewart,
James Alexander, Michael Beard and Harvey Henderson.
Front row, left to right:
Lloyd…
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:…Added by Edie Antoinette on December 16, 2007 at 8:31pm — 1 Comment
The Dynamic Superiors
The Dynamic Superiors are a motown group from Washington, D.C., United States.
The group formed in 1963 with members Tony Washington (lead), George Spann (1st tenor), George Peterback, Jr. (2nd tenor), Michael McCalpin (baritone), and Maurice Washington (bass). After a ten year wait, they received their first recording contract in 1974. They recorded with moderate success throughout the 1970s.… Continue
Added by Shelley "SoleMann" King on December 16, 2007 at 5:54pm — No Comments
Glad To Be Here!
I am glad to be part of the "Out of the Past" group, and look forward to getting to know you and share in this great music with you! Thanks to Edie for getting in touch with me! I run a near-daily soul/jazz/blues/funk/gospel blog, "Get on Down With the Stepfather of Soul," at http://stepfatherofsoul.blogspot.com, so please stop by and check out what I'm trying to do over there. I occasionally DJ at a…
ContinueAdded by stepfatherofsoul on December 11, 2007 at 1:50pm — 2 Comments
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…
ContinueAdded by Edie Antoinette on December 11, 2007 at 1:00am — No Comments
2007 Shepherd Express Award "Best Acoustic Guitar Player"
My Son..Evan Christian!!!!
Guitar Aficionado…
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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 PurseThe 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…
Added by Edie Antoinette on December 5, 2007 at 6:00pm — 2 Comments
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