Eartha Mae Kitt was an actress, singer, cabaret star, dancer, stand-up comedienne, activist and voice artist. Known for her highly distinctive singing style and her 1953 recordings of C’est Si Bon and the enduring Christmas novelty smash Santa Baby. Both songs became US Top 10 hits. Orson Welles once called her the most exciting woman in the world.
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Here and Now at Royal Albert Hall in 1994, originally released on Luther Vandross’ The Best of Luther Vandross (The Best of Love) in 1989. Continue reading
I Will Survive, Gloria Gaynor’s certified double platinum disco anthem, has remained popular. The song’s lyrics describe the narrator’s discovery of personal strength following an initially devastating breakup. It received heavy airplay in 1979, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and on the UK Singles Chart on consecutive weeks. Continue reading
Our Editor In Chief must have been shuffled between time zones, because somehow Throwback Thursday went out yesterday (Technically it was Thursday in China). In order to make things right today is Wildin Out Wednesday On Thursday. For those of you who haven’t put away your Halloween costume, or are still eat candy corn here is Obama Does Thriller. Continue reading
Earth Song is the third single from Michael Jackson’s album HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I. The ballad incorporates elements of blues, gospel and opera. Jackson had a long-standing history of releasing socially conscious material such as We Are the World, Man in the Mirror and Heal the World. However, Earth Song was the first that overtly dealt with the environment and animal welfare. Continue reading
Living All Alone is the seventh album by American soul singer-songwriter Phyllis Hyman. Philadelphia International Records released the album in 1986. Hyman with Billy Preston on organ performed Living All Alone on The Night Life hosted by David Brenner. There is an interview that follows her performance. Continue reading
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
Tyrone is a song by Erykah Badu and released as the lead single in support of her album Live. Continue reading
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
We’re Not Making Love No More is a song performed by contemporary R&B group Dru Hill. Written and produced by Kenneth Babyface Edmonds, it was released as a single from the soundtrack to the film Soul Food.
The Dance of the Village Elders are back ! This time we exercise, dance and just have fun through the zoom platform or in-person at R.A.I.N. Nereid 
The Dance of the Village Elders are back ! This time we exercise, dance and just have fun through the zoom platform or in-person at R.A.I.N. Nereid 