11/29/15 O&A NYC Sunday Afternoon Jazz Concert: Nat King Cole

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An Evening with Nat King Cole is one of the few Nat “King” Cole concerts ever recorded and arguably the best. All but forgotten in a vault for more than thirty years since its original broadcast in 1961 by the British Broadcasting Company, this captivating show is now available on video for the first time, and in color. With its honest simplicity, “An Evening with Nat King Cole” showcases Nat’s ability to touch an audience with his smooth style and gentle grace as seemingly effortless as they are heartfelt. Songs: Day In Day Out, Here’s That Rainy Day, The Way You Look Tonight, When I Fall in Love, Aren’t You Glad You’re You, In the Good Old Summertime, That Sunday (That Summer), Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer, Let There Be Love, It’s Only a Paper Moon, Sweet Lorraine, Ramblin’ Rose, Mona Lisa, Unforgettable. Continue reading

11/21/15 O&A NYC ts Saturday – Anything Goes: Saturday Morning Mini Concert- Whitney Houston (Live Medley)

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Whitney Houston performs at the 25th anniversary celebration of Arista Records. The medley includes: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) / How Will I Know / I Believe In You And Me / I Will Always Love You / My Love Is Your Love (with Monica, Deborah Cox, Angie Stone, Faith Evans & Bobby Brown).  Continue reading

10/23/15 O&A NYC With WaleStylez: Marty McFly & Doc Brown Visit Jimmy Kimmel Live- Back To The Future II

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To celebrate Back To The Future II Marty McFly and Doc Brown travel back to October 21, 2015 and land on the Jimmy Kimmel Show. The arrival on Kimmel was suppose to coincide with the release of the long-awaited Nike McFly, the Nike Mag sneaker, complete with hands-free power-lacing capabilities. Unfortunately for sneaker collectors the release has been postponed indefinitely.  

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10/22/15 O&A NYC Throwback Thursday: The Stylistics- You Make Me Feel Brand New

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You Make Me Feel Brand New, the 1974 hit R&B ballad by Philadelphia soul group The Stylistics, was the fifth track from their album All Together. Thom Bell and Linda Creed co-wrote the song, which  sold over one million copies globally, earning the Stylistics a gold album.  Continue reading

10/8/15 O&A NYC Comedy Extra: Hillary Clinton Bar Talk – SNL

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Saturday Night Live returned for its 41st season and wasted no time jumping into the latest headline-grabbing political headlines, including a guest appearance from Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton. Clinton, who also appeared on the show during her 2008 presidential campaign, played a bartender named Val. She comforts Kate McKinnon’s Clinton, who confesses her campaign concerns, and Republican front-runner Donald Trump.  Continue reading

10/8/15 O&A NYC Throwback Thursday: The Supremes – Up The Ladder To The Roof

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The Supremes (Cindy Birdsong, Mary Wilson and Jean Terrell) on their last appearance on Ed Sullivan Show in 1970, singing their first single after Diana Ross’ departure, Up The Ladder To The Roof from their album Right On. A rare interview with Sullivan follows.  Continue reading

10/4/15 O&A NYC Gospel Sunday: The Caravans – Mary Don’t You Weep featuring Inez Andrews

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The Caravans was started in 1947 by Robert Anderson. The group reached its peak popularity during the 1950s and 1960s, launching the careers of a number of artists, including: Albertina Walker, Delores Washington, Inez Andrews, Shirley Caesar, Reverend James Cleveland, Dorothy Norwood, Bessie Griffin, Josephine Howard, and Loleatta Holloway. For many years The Caravans was successful under the leadership of Albertina Walker, who proved to be formidable director and manager. The group based in Chicago toured the segregate south with elegance and élan, they also made frequent TV appearances during this time on shows such as TV’s Gospel Time and Jubilee Showcase. Continue reading