June Deniece Williams has been described as “one of the great soul voices” by the BBC. Free was her first music video. Continue reading
Tag: Soul Train
2/15/24 O&A NYC BLACK HISTORY MONTH THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Stylistics – You Make Me Feel Brand New (Soul Train)
In 1966, The Stylistics was formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by combining local high school rivel singing groups, The Percussions and The Monarchs. When members from each of the groups answered the then United States draft call and higher education endeavors after graduation, the remaining members under the guidance of English teacher, Beverly Hamilton joined forces and officially created the name The Stylistics. Continue reading
6/25/20 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes – Wake Up Everybody (1975)
Wake Up Everybody is an album released by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes on the Philadelphia International record label in November 1975.
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5/9/21 (Repost) O&A NYC MOTHER’S DAY SONG OF THE DAY: The Intruders- I’ll Always Love My Mama (1973)
A Mother’s Day Song of the Day featuring The Intruders classic I’ll Always Love My Mama (1973) performed on Soul Train.
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8/15/19 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Al Green – For The Good Times
For the Good Times written by Kris Kristofferson, first recorded by singer Bill Nash in 1968. The song became a staple of soul singer Al Green‘s concert repertoire in the 1970s, also featured as a studio recording on his 1972 album I’m Still In Love With You. Continue reading
5/9/19 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Intruders “I’ll Always Love My Mama” (1973)
2/17/22 O&A NYC THROWBACK TUESDAY: O’Jays- Backstabbers, I Love Music, and For The Love Of Money
The O’Jays are a R&B and originally consisting of Eddie Levert, Walter Williams, William Powell, Bobby Massey and Bill Isles. The group is from Canton, Ohio and was formed in 1958. The O’Jays had their first chart appearance in 1963 with Lonely Drifter. Continue reading
8/16/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Aretha Franklin- Rock Steady
The undisputed Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin performs her R&B classic Rock Steady from her 1971 album Young, Gifted and Black. Continue reading
5/10/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Intruders- I’ll Always Love My Mama
Happy Mother’s Day Throwback Thursday enjoy The Intruders 1973 hit single I’ll Always Love My Mama. Continue reading
5/3/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: O’Jays – Back Stabbers
Back Stabbers the O’Jays 1972 chart topping hit warns men about their male “friends” who smile to their faces, but are secretly planning to steal their wives or girlfriends. Continue reading