The song Proud Mary was written by John Fogerty of American roots rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival. The song is about an old steamboat on the Mississippi River — typically “down home” lyrics like so many songs by CCR. Over the years the song has been covered by various artists. Continue reading
Category: R&B
10/22/20 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Jodeci – Come And Talk To Me
Come and Talk To Me is a song by Jodeci from their debut album, Forever My Lady. The single was released on March 10, 1992. Continue reading
10/13/20 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Miguel – Funeral
Miguel Jontel Pimentel is a songwriter, producer and actor. Raised in San Pedro, California he began pursuing a music career at age thirteen. After signing to Jive Records in 2007, Miguel released his debut studio album All I Want Is You, in November 2010. Continue reading
10/12/20 O&A NYC DIVA ALERT!: Knight, Labelle and Warwick- Sisters In The Name Of Love (1986)
R&B divas Gladys Knight, Pattie LaBelle, and Dionne Warwick share an evening of music and girl talk in this 1986 television special. Continue reading
9/10/20 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY ON THURSDAY: James Brown’s Celebrity Hot Tub Party – SNL
On Nov. 5, 1983, James Brown’s Celebrity Hot Tub Party wound up becoming one of the most famous sketches of Eddie Murphy‘s time on the show.
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8/25/20 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Barack & Michelle Obama Sing November
Sing and dance along with Michelle and Barack Obama from now until that big, beautiful Blue Wave crests on November 3rd, ushering in a new era of love, peace and prosperity! Yes, it IS possible if we come together and support Joe Biden and others who stand for truth and justice. VOTE — and thank you in advance for the landslide. Continue reading
8/24/20 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: The Ojays’ Love Train- Virtual Biden-Harris Remix
The R&B legends The O’Jays bring some well needs summer soul to the upcoming politic season with this Virtual Biden Harris Election Remix of their 1972 classic Love Train. Continue reading
8/13/20 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Prince and Beyoncé perform Prince Medley (2004 Grammy Awards)
Beyoncé had a very good Feb. 8, 2004. She won five out of the six Grammy awards for which she’d been nominated, including Best R&B Song with “Crazy In Love” — and she spent five spirited minutes performing with Prince.
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8/9/20 O&A NYC LOCKDOWN LEARNING- MUSIC: Soul Deep 2 Presents Sam Cooke and the Gospel Highway (2005)
Gospel singer Sam Cooke changed pop music forever and set the standard for every artist that followed him.
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6/27/20 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Teyana Taylor – Wake Up Love ft. Iman
Teyana Taylor just released a new video for Wake Up Love, in which she reveals some big news: she’s expecting baby number two with husband Iman Shumpert, who is also featured in the song. Wake Up Love marks the newest single off Taylor’s forthcoming third full-length, The Album. Continue reading