Ms. Jody - "Ms Jody's Thang"

Here's another line dance by Ms. Jody.

Enjoy!
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Robert Tillman - "Thinking of You (Nothing Takes The Place Of You)"

Have you heard of Robert Tillman?  I don't know a lot of his work but I fell in love with Thinking of You some years ago.  I recently heard it on the radio and it brought back some great memories.  In this 1992 song, all he can do is think about his girl - every time he turns around he thinks about her and says that nothing takes the place of her.

Here's part of his bio as found at Soul Blues Music (http://www.soulbluesmusic.com/robertduketillman.htm): Tillman started singing with a band called Wisdom and worked with the late McKinley Mitchell.  Tillman became a lead vocalist with the energetic Freedom Band and later as lead singer for the "Drells" which was formerly known as Archie Bell and the Drells.  With this association, Robert Tillman performed in concert halls with the Temptations, Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes, and many more well known vocal groups. Tillman released his debut album, "Thinking of You," which became an instant winner and helped him establish his solo career.

Enjoy!
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Southern Soul Countdown - February 23, 2014

Here are the top 25 southern soul hits as heard at noon each Sunday on Spice Internet Radio (http://www.wsir-db.com/) and listed on the Soul and Blues Report (http://soulandbluesreport.com/).  I really believe that mainstream radio should play ALL of our music but I predict that Wendell B. will be our next crossover star  - I'm waiting for the R&B stations to pick him up!

 1 Crazy Over You - Vick Allen
 2 It's On Me - Floyd Taylor / Mel Waiters
 3 Can I Spend Some Money On You - Chuck Strong
 4 I Sing The Blues - Patrick Green
 5 Lost My Good Thang - Terry Wright
 6 Cheat Up Remix - Simeo
 7 Sexy - Ricky White
 8 It's Whatever - Lamorris Williams
 9 Bring It Back - Mr. Sam
10 I Can Still Roll It - The Love Doctor
11 Shake That Belly - Pat Cooley
12 What's The Name Of That Thang - Larome Powers
13 I Got This Record - J Wonn
14 Your Used To Be - Queen Emily
15 I Need It - Gerod Rayborn
16 The Rock - Ms. Jody
17 We Steppin' Out Tonight - Wendell B. & Cupid
18 Shut 'Em Down  - Floyd Taylor
19 Looking For A Lady - T. K. Soul
20 That Ain't Love - Club Nouveau
21 Blues Is Alright - Klass Band Bro.
22 Dig A Little Deeper - Jaye Hammer
23 Can You Hang  - Wilson Meadows
24 Juke Box Party  - Sir Jonathan Burton
25 Fill It Up - Bigg Robb

Enjoy!
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Vick Allen - "Crazy Over You"

You got me twisted in the morning, shook up in the evening, broke down in the afternoon.  When it gets down to it baby, I'm crazy over you.  I think this is Vick Allen's best song!!!!  I love this, love this, love this.


Enjoy!
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The Late, Great Floyd Taylor

I thought it was a mistake when I heard the dee jay announce a song by the late Floyd Taylor!!!  But sadly, it was not an error.  Floyd was so very talented and the world looked forward to many years of his wonderful music.  My heart goes out to his family. I don't know any details but the following story was on Black America Web on Feb. 21:

Floyd Taylor, the son of the late blues and soul legend Johnnie Taylor has died at the age of sixty-years-old, according to a family friend.
Taylor, a Blues singer, had recently been touring with other musical acts across the country. His next show was slated for March 15, 2014 in Merrillville, Indiana at the Town Blues Festival.
The Taylor family has not officially commented on his death.

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Terry Wright - 'Two Women"

Well, well, well. He used to cheat on his woman so much and now she's cheating on him.  He called the man's wife and said "there are two women in love with your husband - you and my wife."  Yes Terry, it is a sad day.

Maybe I can help you and your husband move across town!
Enjoy!
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Ms. Jody - 'Ms. Jody's Boogie Slide'

I love Ms. Jody and I LOVE this song!  Let's do the boogie slide, Ms. Jody's boogie slide!  Oh yes!!!  She says that if you don't know the steps, she'll show them to you. Don't be afraid to give it a try, just get out on the dance floor and do that boogie slide!!!

Awesome!
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Lewis Dee On the Air in Pensacola, Florida!

Lewis Dee's charismatic personality makes him one of the best dee jays on the air today.  His 'Grown and Sexy' radio show is increasingly popular and is being picked up in different markets throughout the country. Check out his website at http://grownandsexyradio.webs.com/ and if you're in the Pensacola area, you are in for a treat! You can now hear Lewis Dee from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. (CST) every Saturday on WRNE 980 - Choice 106.9.  Try him - I guarantee that you will enjoy the experience!!!

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Enjoy!
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Maestro Efron aka Koree Rudolph - "Tastes Like Candy"

This live version is good but I LOVE the record from Koree Rudolph's CD.  I'll post it whenever I can.

Enjoy - Just like a lollipop!!
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Chuck Strong - "Big Women Make The Best Lovers"

Hey Chuck, I'm not mad at you!!!  Big women got the best love!!

Enjoy!!
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Carl Sims - "It Ain't A Juke Joint Without The Blues"

It ain't a juke joint without the blues - well said Carl, well said!!  I adore his music and can live with the pink suit but why do you need the x-rated girl on the stage?!  I guess that's what's happening in the club.

Enjoy!!
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Betty Padgett - " I Didn't Take Your Man (You Gave Him To Me)"

Now Betty Padgett can tell a story!  Here's a man whose wife has been taking him through changes and divorcing him for a year.  Girl, don't you know about the clean-up woman?  If you don't want him, you can best believe there is someone who does!

Why does this woman keep calling me

Woman you need to stop hating and instigating

You’ve been divorcing this man a whole year

You didn’t want him

And you can’t stand to see nobody else have him

But since you’re so bold to call my house

Let me tell you something

I didn’t take your man

You gave him to me

All those years you left him alone

Now you want to call to bitch and moan

This man ain’t hard to please

But you wouldn’t take time to supply his needs

He’s a good man that needed more from you girl

Yes he was your husband but he’s my lover boo

Chorus

I didn’t take your man girl

You gave him to me

I didn’t take him

Everybody know you gave him to me

You should have took the time to know your man

His likes and dislikes like the back of your hand

It takes two to love

Life ain’t no game

Making love and having sex

Ooh ain’t the same thing

When you had this man

You treated him so bad

But his lovin’ is so good

Oh girl I understand why you’re mad

Where there’s a woman like you

There’s a woman like me

Waiting on a real good man

To become single and free

Chorus

All that man needed was a little love

A kind word sometimes ah girl and a gentle hug

I watched that man drink

When he didn’t even drink

I watched him smoke

And lord knows it kept him broke

You had him thinking that there was no hope

But you got caught up

And hung yourself with your rope

Chorus

You gave him to me on a silver platter

Yes you did girl

Girl you were so busy doing your own thing

His love didn’t really matter

He stayed with you for a long time

And all you did was cause that man pain

So just drop his last name and oh by the way

You can take off that wedding ring

Cause I didn’t take your man

Girl you gave him to me

You had a good man

And now that man is mine

I didn’t take him

I want to thank you girl

I want to thank you for giving me a sweet loving man...

Enjoy!
All that man needed was a little love, a kind word sometimes, and a gentle hug
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Spice Internet Radio's Top 5 - February 9, 2014

Check out Spice Internet Radio (http://www.wsir-db.com/) at noon every Sunday for their countdown of the top 25 southern soul hits - I love Vick Allen's Crazy Over You.  Here are the top 5:

1.  Crazy Over You - Vick Allen
2   Cheat Up - Simeo
3.  Lost My Good Thing - Terry Wright
4.  Can I Spend Some Money on You - Chuck Strong
5.  What's The Name of That Thang - Larome Powers

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Donnie Ray - "Lovers Paradise"

This is a very pretty love song by Donnie Ray.

Do you want to go, want to go yeah

Come go with me baby

(To lover’s paradise) to lover’s paradise

To the special place, special place in time

We’ll explore our love

We’ll be together till the end of time

And we’ll make love in the morning light

Leave our footsteps baby

Somewhere in the sand, yeah

Come go with me girl

(To lover’s paradise) to lover’s paradise

Come and go with me girl

(To lover’s paradise) to lover’s, lover’s paradise

It’ll be so nice

In lover’s paradise

We’ll explore our love together

Until the end of time baby

Our cups will overflow with love

Oh baby, I swear you’ll ever get enough of

When I touch you girl here and there

I’m gonna rub you all over your body

And show you just how much I care

Come and go with me baby

(To lover’s paradise) to lover’s paradise

We will be together

(To lover’s paradise) to lover’s paradise

Come and go with me

To lover’s paradise

Oh baby, I promise you baby it would be so nice

And you know, and you know baby

I’ll be willing to make a sacrifice yeah

Come and go with me girl

(To lover’s paradise) to lover’s paradise

I promise you’ll never forget it girl

Oh I know, I know in my heart

You won’t regret it baby

Come and go with me

(To lover’s paradise) to lover’s paradise

We will be together, I promise you

We’ll be together until the end of time

Come and go with me baby

To lover’s paradise…

Enjoy!!
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Sir Lawrence - "Walking Papers"

This is one of the many reasons why I love southern soul. The songs are often real stories from down to earth people like you and me. Walking Papers is a heartfelt but sad song. This man gave up after trying so hard to keep this relationship going and he gives his woman her walking papers - he's done.

Something I want to say to you baby

It’s been on my mind, on my mind for a while now

I’m so tired of your lying and cheating ways

And you leaving me day after day

Your broken promises and your shattered dreams

Real love, you don’t have a clue to what it means

It’s too late baby to reconciliate

It’s been too many times you caused my heart to break

So many sleepless nights

Wondering where could you be

When you should have been home

Making sweet love to me

I’m packing my bags

I’m getting the hell out of here

I won’t look back, I won’t shed a tear

Cause being with you, I can’t take no more

It’s over baby, I’m walking out the door

I’m giving you your walking papers, oh yes I am

Your service is no longer needed

I’m giving you your walking papers, oh yes I am

You’re free, free baby to see who you want to see

You’ve got no one to blame but yourself

It’s been too many times when I told you how I felt

You just smiled and said that things were gonna change

But for so long baby, things have been the same

No longer will I be used and abused

No longer will I be blinded by love and be your fool

I hope you’ve heard every word I said

Cause last night was the last night I’ll sleep in your bed

I’m giving you your walking papers, oh yes I am

Your service is no longer needed

I’m giving you your walking papers, oh yes I am

You’re free, free free baby to see who you want to see

I’m giving you your walking papers

So long baby

I’m giving you your walking papers

Farewell, goodbye

I’m giving you your walking papers

So long baby

I’m giving you your walking papers

Farewell, goodbye

I’m giving you your walking papers

Oh yes I am

Your service is no longer needed

I’m giving you your walking papers…

Enjoy!
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Simone De - "Wanna Be Your Lover"

I just wanna be your lover, I just wanna be your man, I just wanna make you understand - sing to me, Simone de!!!   I just realized that he has two totally different songs with the same title: Wanna Be Your Lover.  See my post dated January 4, 2014, for the other, newer one. Both are great.

Enjoy!
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Spice Internet Radio's Southern Soul Countdown - February 2, 2014

This is one of my favorite times of the week when I can see what's going on in southern soul.  Here is a list of the top 25 southern soul hits as heard at noon EST each Sunday on Spice Internet Radio (http://www.wsir-db.com/) and seen on the charts for the Soul and Blues Report (http://soulandbluesreport.com/charts/).  I love the smooth sound of Vick Allen but I just have to tell you, I absolutely adore Terry Wright's "Lost My Good Thing."

TW	TITLE	ARTIST
1	Crazy Over You	Vick Allen
2	Cheat Up	Simeo
3	Lost My Good Thang	Terry Wright
4	Can I Spend Some Money On	Famous Chuck Strong
5	What's The Name Of That Thang	Larome Powers
6	I Can Still Roll It	The Love Doctor
7	Blues Is Alright	Klass Band
8	It's On Me	F Taylor / M Waiters
9	Dig A Little Deeper	Jaye Hammer
10	I Want It	Leroy Allen
11	Fill It Up	Bigg Robb
12	Sexy	Ricky White
13	I Sing The Blues	Patrick Green
14	It's Whatever	Lamorris Williams
15	I Need It	Gerod Rayborn
16	Shake That Belly	Pat Cooley
17	Bring It Back	Mr. Sam
18	The Rock	Ms. Jody
19	Your Used To Be	Queen Emily
20	Mr. Right Now	Mr. David
21	Good Woman	Bill Avery
22	I Got This Record	JWONN
23	Move Something	Lacee & Tucka
24	Can You Hang	Wilson Meadows
25	We Steppin' Out Tonight	Wendell B. & Cupid

Enjoy!!
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