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Song of the Day: Bettye Swann “Don’t Look Back” (Rehearsal Take)

Alex Deley 10:00 am on February 7, 2019February 7, 2019

This stripped-down rehearsal-take of Bettye Swann‘s “Don’t Look Back” proves to be the definitive version of the song.

Categories: Blog, R&B, Song of the Day, soul Tags: Bettye Swann, music, R&B, song of the day, soul 1 Comment

Song of the Day: Lee Dorsey “Tears, Tears and More Tears”

DJ KC 10:00 am on February 6, 2019February 6, 2019

Lee Dorsey unleashes a muscular example of classic New Orleans soul, featuring the work of great producer/ pianist/ composer, Allen Toussaint.

Categories: Blog, music, R&B, Song of the Day, soul Tags: Allen Toussaint, Lee Dorsey, New Orleans, R&B, song of the day, soul

Song of the Day: Earth, Wind & Fire “Got To Get You Into My Life”

DJ Stylus 10:00 am on February 1, 2019February 1, 2019

Earth, Wind & Fire built on Paul McCartney‘s gem to create an accompanying single to their smash “September”.

Categories: Blog, music, R&B, Song of the Day Tags: Earth, funk, Phenix Horns, R&B, song of the day, soul, The Beatles, Wind & Fire

Song of the Day: Al Green “I’m Still In Love With You”

DJ Ty Hussell 10:00 am on January 29, 2019February 5, 2019

Al Green‘s soul hit “I’m Still In Love With You” remains an indelible classic that is still deeply moving each and every time.

Categories: Blog, music, R&B, Song of the Day, soul Tags: Al Green, Hi Rhythm Section, music, R&B, song of the day, soul, southern soul, The Memphis Horns, Willie Mitchell

Song of the Day: Gary U.S. Bonds “I Wanna Holler”

DJ KC 10:00 am on December 26, 2018December 14, 2018

“I Wanna Holler” is a long-unreleased swampy Gary U.S. Bonds rarity that ranks among the great Southern Soul tracks.

Categories: Blog, blues, music, R&B, Song of the Day Tags: blues, Gary U.S. Bonds, R&B, song of the day, soul

Song of the Day: Terry Callier “Can’t Catch The Trane”

DJ KC 10:00 am on December 5, 2018December 5, 2018

Terry Callier‘s “Can’t Catch The Trane” is a gorgeous melding of jazz, folk and soul by the immensely talented singer/songwriter.

Categories: Blog, jazz, music, R&B, Song of the Day, soul Tags: folk blues, jazz, music, song of the day, soul, Terry Callier

Song of the Day: Paul Pena “Jet Airliner”

Neville C. 10:00 am on November 30, 2018November 30, 2018

Paul Pena‘s song, “Jet Airliner” became a hit for Steve Miller as a happy accident after a dispute almost ended Pena’s career.

Categories: Blog, blues, music, R&B, rock, Song of the Day, soul Tags: blues, Cape Verde, music, Paul Pena, R&B, rock, song of the day, soul, Steve Miller

Song of the Day: Marvin Gaye “Trouble Man”

DJ KC 10:00 am on November 8, 2018November 6, 2018

The bluesy shuffle meets gritty soul of Marvin Gaye‘s “Trouble Man” from the film of the same name is one of the late singers very best songs.

Categories: Blog, blues, music, R&B, Song of the Day, soul, soundtrack Tags: blues, Marvin Gaye, ost, R&B, song of the day, soul, soundtrack

Song of the Day (Shocktober): The Fall “There’s A Ghost In My House”

Alex Deley 10:00 am on October 29, 2018March 13, 2019

The Fall‘s eerie read of R. Dean Taylor‘s “There’s A Ghost In My House” sidesteps the metaphor and offers a highly literal read on the song.

Categories: alternative, Blog, music, post-punk, punk, R&B, Song of the Day Tags: Brix Smith, mark e. smith, Motown, post-punk, punk, R. Dean Taylor, shocktober, song of the day, soul, the fall

Song of the Day: Melba Moore “Magic Touch”

DJ KC 10:00 am on October 10, 2018October 10, 2018

The ‘lost’ debut single from soul singer Melba Moore, “Magic Touch”, was a smash hit when it was finally released 19 years after the fact.

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

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