I Wanna Be Your Lover, Prince’s first hit single in the United States. It was released on August 24, 1979 as the lead single from his second album Prince. Continue reading
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8/7/17 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Billie Holiday her songs from the film New Orleans
Billie Holiday in the 1947 film New Orleans. This video contains Holiday’s songs only- Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans (two versions), Farewell To Storyville, and The Blues Are Brewin’. Continue reading
8/7/17 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: The President Show (Comedy Central)- The President Plays Charades
Donald Trump plays charades with Steve Bannon, Anthony Scaramucci, and Mike Pence is this any way to run a White House? Continue reading
8/7/17 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You (1999)(Live
Whitney Houston’s live performance of I Will Always Love You was featured in Divas Live 99. In 1992, Houston recorded a new arrangement of I Will Always Love You for The Bodyguard soundtrack, her film debut. Continue reading
8/6/17 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Frank Sinatra-Count Basie (1965)
Frank Sinatra with Count Basie and his Orchestra headline the Hollywood Palace, October 1965. The special aired about a month before his A Man and His Music special and has been forgotten. Continue reading
8/5/17 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Mr Ibu- Wash and Wear
John Okafor (often called “Mr. Ibu”, after his most popular role) is a Nigerian actor and comedian. Okafor is considered to be one of Nigeria’s most talented comic characters. His humorous acting is often characterised by a sharp disconnection from reality. Continue reading
8/5/17 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Michael Jackson: Diana Ross TV Special Show (1981)
Michael Jackson and Diana Ross together on the Diana Ross TV Special Show (1981). The duo performs Rock With Me, Upside Down, and Ease On Down. Continue reading
8/4/17 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Tank- I Can’t Make You Love Me
I Can’t Make You Love Me cover by Tank from the 2010 album Now Or Never. Continue reading
8/4/17 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Carib Gold- Featuring Geoffrey Holder
Carib Gold (1956) featuring the first known film roles for both Geoffrey Holder and Cicely Tyson. The film was filmed almost entirely in Key West, Florida, with locally-cast musicians, extras and largely African-American cast headlined by Ethel Waters. Continue reading
8/2/17 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: My Dick- Richard Pryor
Richard Pryor shares stories about his dick, African dick, urinal dick gazing and just some plan ole dick talk. Continue reading