Jwonn - "Night Time Lover"

Jwonn is talented and has so much potential.  He's living proof that the younger guys are keeping southern soul alive while introducing another generation to the soulful sounds of our music!

It's not what you got, it's how you use it!
Enjoy!!
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Robert Tillman - "I Found Love"

I LOVE this song!  It's taken from Robert Tillman's "Coochie Whipped" CD. It's awesome. Thank you Spice Internet Radio for introducing it to me!

Every day is sunshine!!
P.S. Listen to the opening of this song and Carl Sims' "Seventeen Days" and tell me what you think - the melody is almost the same.

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Tony Troutman/Artie"Blues Boy" White - "Your Man Is Home Tonight"

Did you know that both Tony Troutman and Artie "Blues Boy" White released "Your Man Is Home Tonight?"  Did you know that Tony wrote this song?  And, did you know that Tony was one of Roger Troutman's brothers (of Zapp)?  Interesting trivia!  I actually love both songs (they're very similar) but kind of like Tony Troutman's version a teeny bit better.  Different sites tell me different years these albums were released, but Tony's came out first. Here are both versions below.



Enjoy!!
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Nellie "Tiger" Travis

Nellie "Tiger" Travis has one of the most popular songs this year - "Mr. Sexy Man" (see the video below and my post dated 7/19/2013).  "If I Back It Up" is also fantastic (see the video below and my post dated 4/21/2014).  I'm excited because she's going to be in concert in the DC area on July 26.  She'll be performing at Lamont's Entertainment Complex down in Pomonkey, Maryland.  (Yes, Pomonkey is an actual place.)  She's also performing at the Elk's Lodge in Selma, Alabama on July 18.

For more information about her, including her tour schedule, check out her website: http://nellietigertravis.com/.  Here's some bio info that was taken from her site:

Nellie “Tiger” Travis couldn't be more destined to sing the blues. She was born deep in the delta of Mississippi in the early 60′s. As in most small towns, the church was a main focal point and Nellie grew up singing gospel music.The nickname “Tiger” was born after Nellie came to Chicago. She and a cousin were hanging out at B.L.U.E.S on Halsted brainstorming about what to call her. Nellie wanted the nickname “Angel”, but her cousin quickly rejected that and came up with “Tiger” which aptly describes her feline-like, intense vocal style as well as her feisty, independent personality.

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Alonzo Reid - "Hooked On Your Love"

You've got me hooked on your love and it's driving me crazy!  You know how it is when you are so much in love. Alonzo Reid is from Montgomery, Alabama, and here's part of his bio (taken from http://www.coyotemusic.com/artists/detail/alonzo-reid/).

Alonzo "Mr. Undercover Freak" Reid earns his moniker by writing and performing a mature brand of R&B born of the tradition pioneered by the late Marvin Sease, for whom Alonzo played drums and percussion for 14 years. Alonzo began playing drums at age 6, and grew up to play behind gospel legends Shirley Caesar, Dorothy Norwood, The Mighty Clouds of Joy, The Soul Stirrers, and Aretha Franklin. Adding to an already impressive career, Alonzo also played with Bobby Womack and Mel Waiters.

Enjoy!
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Dr. Nick on WPFW

I love radio and there's nothing like listening to a live show with a real dee jay - especially a good one! If you're in the DC metro area or anywhere around the world wide web, check out Dr. Nick from 2 - 4pm every Saturday on 89.3, WPFW FM (www.wpfw.org).  His "Southern Soul Rumpin" show is fantastic and filled with great music. He knows a lot about the artists and the music and is a joy to listen to on Saturday afternoons.

Enjoy!
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Gina Brown and Tazz Calhoun

I get excited whenever I hear Gina Brown's recent release of "I'm a Lady" because I always think I'm going to hear Tazz Calhoun's "Stroke It Easy."  Listen to both records below and let me know what you think.  See my earlier posts about both songs. Sampling or copying can be found in a lot of music.




Enjoy both records!
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Stan Mosley - "Rock Me"

I've posted this before but had to redo it because it is one of my all-time favorite songs.  What a way to start a Friday morning!!

Rock me!!
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Denise LaSalle - "Trapped By This Thing Called Love"

The original "Trapped" was one of my Dad's favorite records when it was released back in 1972 and he played it all the time.  I was in love with southern soul then and didn't know it!!  Well, Denise remade her famous song back in the late 90s and it sounds just as good now as it did back then.  I love this live version and actually hear it quite a bit on different Alabama southern soul stations.

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Bigg Robb - "Float On"

Here is Bigg Robb's version of the 1977 hit by the Floaters.  He has Omar Cunningham and Archie Love singing along with him but what I like the best is his list of eight must-have things that a woman needs:

1. Must be God fearing!
2. Love your family and yourself
3. Be extremely respectful, mature, and classy at all times
4. Be a lady in the streets
5. Make collard greens (with smoked turkey necks - he doesn't do pork)
6. Be independent and strong
7. Have your own money
8. Be willing to make love all the time

Not a bad list!
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Floyd Taylor - "Old School Style"

Floyd is definitely his father's child! The resemblance in their voices is amazing.

Let's make love tonight, old school style.  A beautiful mid-tempo song!

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O.B. Buchana - "I'm Gonna Party Alone"

Thank you JC of Spice Internet Radio (http://www.wsir-db.com/) for playing this O.B. Buchana song. O.B. says that he wants to party alone and drink something real strong.  He says that he's been feeling this way since his baby's been gone and he does admit that he's the cause of his girl leaving. O.B., you sound so lonely but it looks like you brought this on yourself!

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Sir Jonathan Burton - "Somebody Like You"

I heard this song for the first time this morning on Selma's WBFZ (http://www.wbfzfmradio.net/) with Rockin' Jeter -Selma's Soul Leader. (I think I've played it about five times straight - lol) It is a beautiful song about a man who has been deeply hurt. Take time and listen to the words.  You can really feel his pain.

This record can be found on Sir Jonathan Burton's 2013 "Juke Box Party" CD.

Tell me how you can mend my broken heart when you were the one who broke it from the start.
Enjoy!
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Willie Clayton - "I'll Make It Good To You"

You say you left your man because he didn't show love and affection and you even considered going in another direction.  But if satisfaction is what you're looking for, you can stop right here I've got all that and so much more.  These are Willie's opening lines to his beautiful love song.  This man does awesome ballads.

I'll make it good, good, good to you if you let me....
Enjoy!
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Pokey ft Tucka, Tyree Neal - "They Call Me Pokey"

I think I've got to listen to this a few more times but I think I like it!

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David J - "I Wanna Party"

Southern soul party music.  DJ, play my song - I'm going to dance till the morning comes!

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Stacy Brooks Blues Band

There's a close relationship between southern soul and the blues. I had a chance to see the Stacy Brooks Blues Band not too long ago and was impressed with the Queen of DC Blues.  She has an awesome voice and she and her band sang a variety of well-known songs (i.e. Wang Dang Doodle, Meet Me WithYour Black Drawers On, etc.) along with original songs (My Name Is Stacy, etc.).

The Stacy Brooks Band won the DC Blues Battle of the Bands in 2013 and have competed with other bands around the world.  She currently has a role in the play "Ghost Of The Blues" where she portrays Etta James and Koko Taylor.  If you hear her voice, you'll understand why she has these great parts.

Check out her bio, videos, and other info on her website at http://www.stacysmusic.org/Stacy_s_Music_Page.php.

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Omar Cunningham - "I'm In Love With A Married Woman"

The affair starts with just talking and before you know it, he's fallen in love with a married woman and she's in love with a married man. Even though he can't see her when he wants, he'll see her when he can.

Enjoy!!

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Southern Soul-Blues by David Whiteis

I came across a fantastic book titled Southern Soul-Blues by David Whiteis, a book that should be read by everyone wanting to know anything about the music we call southern soul.  Unfortunately, hard copy print media including books, newspapers, and magazines are slowly becoming obsolete, but here’s a book that discusses southern soul like you’ve never heard and provides a ton of info.  Mr. Whiteis wrote this book to not only give a snapshot of the current southern soul scene but to also show us about our musical history.  He profiles some great veteran and new artists and has wonderful stories.

In addition to singing, who knew Denise LaSalle could write??  She provided an excellent foreword on “America’s Prodigal Son” and has an interesting way in which she describes the life of the southern soul artist.  I like how she talks about how people in other countries love and respect the music while America has little or no regard for it.  She, as other artists, love America because it is home but we need to wake up and accept the music and give it the respect it rightfully deserves.   Otherwise, southern soul will always be the prodigal son.  That is so deep yet so true.

In the next few weeks, I’ll be posting tidbits from different chapters of Southern Soul-Blues .  I can’t believe the things that I’ve learned about Sir Charles Jones, Willie Clayton, Ms. Jody, and other artists!!

Stay tuned.

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Mel Waiters - "Let Me See You Cha Cha Cha"

I am a Mel Waiters fan and have been fortunate to see him several times.  He's a hard-working man and puts on an excellent show. (Did you know that Walter Waiters is his cousin?) Here's his latest hit. He loves to see her cha cha cha!

Enjoy!
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Tucka - "Love Doctor"

Tuckaaaa!! Oh, I love him so!!!  In fact, I've never heard a bad song from him and I really think I could listen to him all day and all night. "Love Doctor" is a song about a man who wants to take care of the girl, heal her broken heart, and make her feel better!  Tucka says he could be your shot, your medicine, and your love doctor.  Just let him know where to begin.  Lord have mercy!

Calling all ladies

Wherever you may be

Love is a dangerous game that we play oh baby

I know you’ve been hurt

I know you’ve been treated wrong

But listen baby, I got what you need to move on

You say you don’t want no relationship

Now who got time for that

Just come to my office

Tell my nurse what’s wrong

Then head to the back

I could be your shot

(undercover lover)

I could be your medicine

(undercover lover)

I could be your love doctor

(undercover lover)

Just let me know where to begin

(undercover lover)

So you say you’re having problems

Problems with pain

Do you feel it in your head, is it around your chest

Or is it down your legs

See I don’t mind checking every spot

Cause that’s just part of my job

But I want you to know, I’m not responsible

For what happens when I stop

Chorus

Love is a dangerous game that we play, oh baby

Ok now, let me get this right

So you say you feeling pain

But you’re not exactly sure where it's at, is that correct

Ok, so you’re saying you need me to check - everything?

Ok, I just want to make sure, you know what I'm saying

That you understand exactly what you’re asking me to do

Chorus

Beautiful!
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Lewis Dee - WKXN

I was going on vacation and took an eight-hour road trip the other day and, as usual, listened to music on the radio, my iPod, Sirius XM, and my phone.  Some may think I'm a little crazy when it comes to music - and I am!! LOL  I believe that music and the grace of God can cure everything.  Anyway, I was so happy when I used TuneIn on my phone and picked up Lewis Dee on a weekday on WKXN out of Montgomery, Alabama.  His great personality combined with good music helped me get down the road.  It definitely made my trip go a lot faster.  Thank you Lewis Dee!!

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Nikki DeMarks - WDLT

Check out Nikki DeMarks and the All Blues Saturday program on Mobile, Alabama's WDLT 104.1 (http://www.1041wdlt.com/).  Her program is one of the best shows on the air.

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Ricky White - "Sexy"

This is a popular song being played on southern soul stations.  I'm not a fan of the dirty dancing in the video but I like the melody and think it's a great club song!

Enjoy!
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O.B. Buchana - "I'm Rowdy Rowdy"

Here's one more by O.B. Buchana - taken from his 2013 CD titled "Starting Over."


I'm rowdy rowdy, yes I am!!
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O.B. Buchana - "Turn It Up"

I love O.B. Buchana's music.  He is pure southern soul and his music is good.  Here is "Turn It Up" from O.B.'s latest CD titled "Pop Yo' Bottle" that was released in May 2014.

To learn a little about O.B., here's his bio that I found on www.soulbluesmusic.com:

Born in Mound Bayou, Mississippi, Buchana spent his childhood in Clarksdale. O.B. began singing when he was only 8 in the gospel choir at his Baptist church. By the time he was a teenager the gospel group Mighty Suns Of God selected him to be their lead singer. In the early 1990's O.B. signed with the record label Blue River and he recorded his first hit single "Back Up Lover". His first disc "It's Over" followed to critical acclaim. Next he signed with Suzie Q Records for "I Got Caught". His career has truly taken off after signing with Ecko Records

Turn it up, turn it up!!
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Karen Wolfe (featuring Nelson Curry) - "Ain't nobody Got Time For That"

You know guys, sometimes you can go too far.  Karen said that she got sick of his late night creeping and his lying and cheating and that ain't nobody got time for that.  Nelson Curry responds by trying to smooth things out and explains that everybody's crazy about the Sugar Shack man.  Ladies, would that story work for you???  (BTW, Nelson Curry sang lead on the Klass Band Brotherhood's famous hit - "Sugar Shack.")

Nice melody and a great duet!
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Z.Z. Hill - "Bring It On Home To Me"

Here is Z. Z. Hill's version of Sam Cooke's popular song.

Enjoy!
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Peggy Scott- Adams - "Not Good Enough To Marry"

If I'm not good enough to marry, then I don't want to be your girl.  I know that's right!  Sometimes a decision has to be made after you've been in a relationship for an extended time. While it may not be easy, you have to do what's best for you and your life.  Ladies, think about it.

I love Peggy Scott-Adams.  She always tells it like it is.

Enjoy!!
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Karen Wolfe - "Backdoor Love Affair"

Karen says she has everything  - she's living like a star and in control. She has everything that money can buy but the one thing she's missing is that she's not getting any sex.  Well, well.  What she needs is a backdoor love affair.  Karen, I'm not mad at you!!!

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Bobby Warren - "I Slipped Up"

Oh Bobby, you messed up.  He tells us this story of how he met this young girl in the park one day and made a fool of himself.  He told her that he was married but she didn't care.  He called her every night and day and couldn't leave the young girl alone.  So, he paid her rent, car note, water bill, and her electric bill.  One day, he found out that she was seeing a guy her own age and he kind of flipped out. He set her car on fire and got charged with arson.  Of course, he got arrested and they put him in jail.  And guess what, he had to call his wife to get him out on bail.  That's messed up!  Now that's the blues!!!

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Klass Band Brotherhood (feat. Nelson Curry) - Dance Floor

The Klass Band is a very talented group of brothers.  This song has an R&B feel with a touch of southern soul - very pretty.

How many people on this dance floor?  How many having a good time?  How many people on this dance floor?  All of the women so fine.

Enjoy!!
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Bigg Robb - "Let's Straighten It Out"

This is an excellent remake of Latimore's signature song.

Enjoy!

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Gina Brown - " I'm a Lady"

I'm a lady, not your hoochie mama!  You can't talk to me any way you want to. Well alright Gina Brown! You got that right; it's all about respect.  If you watch her video, you'll realize, unfortunately, that a lot of women dress that way.

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