1/12/23 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Vanessa Williams – Dreamin

In 1988, actress and R&B artist Vanessa Williams recorded the song Dreamin and released it as the third single from her debut studio album, The Right Stuff.On the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart, Dreamin peaked at number eight. Continue reading

1/5/22 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Lionel Richie – Hello

Hello is by R&B artist Lionel Richie.Taken as the third single from his second solo album,Can’t Slow Down the song was released in 1984 and reached number one on three Billboard music charts: the pop chart for two weeks, the R&B charts for three weeks. Continue reading

12/29/22 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Lena Horne- Believe In Yourself- From The Wiz 


“This movie is a big part of why I’m where I am today. THE WIZ! Sometimes I have to go back and remind myself to believe in what I feel in my heart in my mind and in my soul. I have to listen to God’s voice and not let the troubles of the world drown it out. ‘We’ve come this far by faith” Keep believing in yourself y’all and keep moving toward you dreams and being the best you can be.”- Phillip Boykin 

Lena Horne- Believe In Yourself- From The Wiz 

 

12/15/22 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Diana Ross- Christmas in Washington (2012)

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Christmas in Washington is an annual Christmas television special that currently airs on the U.S. TNT network. The 2102 broadcast was hosted by Conan O’Brien and starred Diana Ross, Demi Lovato, Megan Hilty, Scotty McCreery, and Chris Mann.  Continue reading

12/7/22 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY:   The Jackson 5 On Hollywood Palace (1969)- First National Appearance

The Jackson 5 appear on Hollywood Palace Special for their first national TV appearance, performing with Diana Ross and Sammy Davis Jr., Oct 18, 1969. Continue reading

10/27/22 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Michael Jackson – Thriller

Thriller, Michael Jackson’s 1984 music video directed by John Landis and written by Landis and Jackson.   Continue reading

10/20/22 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Janet Jackson Ft. Missy Elliott – Son Of A Gun

Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You) is by Janet Jackson with Carly Simon from Jackson’s seventh studio album, All For You. It was written and produced by Janet Jackson,Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis with additional lyrics by Simon. An official re-worked version featuring Missy Elliott was released as the third and final single from the album on November 6, 2001, by Virgin Records. Continue reading

10/13/22 HALLOWEEN THROWBACK THURSDAY: Torture- The Jacksons

Torture” is the second single released off the album Victory by the The Jacksons. Written by Jackie Jackson and fellow Motown veteran Kathy Wakefield,  the song is about someone ending a relationship and the torture you feel when you’re still in love with the other person. Continue reading

10/6/22 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Ray Parker Jr. – Ghostbusters Theme Song

Ghostbusters is by Ray Parker Jr, as the theme song to the film the same. Debuting at number 68 on June 16, 1984, the song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on August 11, 1984 staying there for three weeks. Continue reading

9/29/22 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Aretha Franklin Performs I Dreamed A Dream At Bill Clinton’s Inaugural Gala (1993)

On January 19, 1993  Aretha Franklin performed I Dreamed A Dream at the 42nd Presidential Inaugural Gala in honor of President Bill Clinton.   Continue reading