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
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Tag: Throwback Thursday
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
8/11/22 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: THE JACKSON 5 – I’ll Be There
I’ll Be There is the first single released on third album by The Jackson 5. It was written by Berry Gordy, Hal Davis, Bob West and Willie Hutch.The song was recorded by The Jackson 5 and released by Motown Records on August 28, 1970, as the first single from their third album on the same date. Continue reading
8/4/22 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Beyoncé – Irreplaceable
Irreplaceable is by R&B artist Beyoncé for her second studio album, B’Day. The song was written by Ne-Yo, Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikel S. Eriksen, Espen Lind, Amund Bjørklund and produced by Stargate. Continue reading
7/7/22 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Xscape – Who Can I Run To
A 1995 cover version by R&B group Xscape spent one week at number one on the U.S. R&B Singles chart and reached number eight on the pop chart. Continue reading
6/23/22 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Quincy Jones – The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction)
The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite) is by Quincy Jones, featuring R&B singers Al B. Sure, James Ingram, El DeBarge and Barry White. It was released as a single from Quincy Jones’s album, Back On The Block and peaked at number one on the Billboard Black Singles chart for one week in 1990. Continue reading
5/19/22 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Luther Vandross – Live At Wembley 1987 – If Only For One Night
Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. was an R&B artist, songwriter and record producer. He is noted for his sweet and soulful vocals. In addition to his popular work as a solo recording artist, Luther Vandross was also an in-demand background vocalist throughout his career for several artists, including Todd Rundgren, Judy Collins, Chaka Khan, Bette Midler, Diana Ross, David Bowie, Ben E. King, Stevie Wonder and Donna Summer. Continue reading
3/24/22 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Toni Braxton – Love Shoulda Brought You Home
Love Shoulda Brought You Home is the debut solo single by Toni Braxton. It was written by Kenneth Babyface Edmonds, Daryl Simmons and Bo Watson. The solo track was produced by Edmonds and Simmons along with L.A Reid. Lyrically the slow groove R&B song is saga of betrayal and infidelity that depicts a heartbroken Braxton. Continue reading
3/3/22 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Fabolous ft. Tamia – So Into You
Into You is the third single from Fabolous second studio album, Street Dreams featuring Tamia. The song also appears on Tamia’s album More. Continue reading
2/10/22 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Jackson 5- I’ll Be There
I’ll Be There is the first single released on Third Album by The Jackson 5. It was written by Berry Gordy, Hal Davis, Bob West, and Willie Hutch.
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