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Song of the Day: Deniece Williams “Silly”

Deniece Williams‘ “Silly” is an evocative and expansive soul ballad that sounded both old and new even when it was first released.

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George Faith‘s read of the O’Jays R&B classic, “I’ve Got The Groove” totally transforms the song into a dubby classic.

“Everybody Needs Love” finds the great soul man, Syl Johnson, at his ecstatic best with this melting-guitar filled masterpiece.

Categories: Blog, music, R&B, Song of the Day, soul Tags: music, Northern Soul, R&B, song of the day, soul, Syl Johnson

Today we celebrate Valentine’s Day with one of the greatest love songs ever written: Stevie Wonder‘s seminal romantic boogie classic, “As”.

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Everyone here at DJ D-Mac would like to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving with Sam & Dave‘s rollicking 1968 soul track , “I Thank You”.

We conclude America Week with Kim Weston‘s soulful read of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” better known as “The Black National Anthem”.

Today we remember Dr. John, a great musician who embodied the living spirit of New Orleans. He sadly passed away yesterday at the age of 77.

Categories: Blog, In Memoriam, music, R&B, Song of the Day, soul Tags: Dr. John, In Memoriam, New Orleans, R&B, song of the day, soul

Classic UK-funk act Cymande really turn the screw with “Dove”: an extended jam featuring some truly astounding guitar pyrotechnics.

Categories: Blog, funk, music, R&B, Song of the Day Tags: Cymande, funk, Latin, music, Patrick Patterson, R&B, song of the day, soul, Steve Scipio

Sam Cooke‘s stirring 1964 civil rights anthem, “A Change Is Gonna Come”, remains as compelling now as it was when it was first released.

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Jorge Ben‘s samba-based dance number, “Pulo, Pulo”, has lit up dance floors from Rio to São Paulo and beyond for decades.

Categories: Blog, Brazil, music, samba, Song of the Day Tags: Brazil, funk, Jorge Ben, mpb, R&B, samba, song of the day, soul 1 Comment