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We Remember Chuck Brown. ‘Go! Go! Mr. Brown’

This day (May 16, 2012), in Baltimore, Maryland, died Chuck Brown, a guitarist and singer, called the Godfather of Go-goDigest Tracklist : NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert (2010) . Tim Brant's College Football Preview 2010 . Wind Me Up! (2001) . Family Affair (2002) . w/ The Soul Searchers – Run Joe (1987) . Tracklist : Blow Your Whistle . Bustin' Loose . Chuck Baby . LOVE . We Need Some Money . It…

Chuck Berry starts the recording of his debut album ‘After School Session’ featuring ‘School Days’ (1955)

Chuck Berry's 'After School Session' is his debut album recorded in Chicago between May 21, 1955 and January 21, 1957, produced by Leonard & Phil Chess and released in May 1957 on Chess Records.Track Listing : 1.School Days (Chuck Berry) - 02:43 . 2.Deep Feeling (Chuck Berry) - 02:21 . 3.Too Much Monkey Business (Chuck Berry) - 02:56 . 4.Wee Wee Hours (Chuck Berry) - 03:05 . 5.Roly Poly (Chuck…

The Rolling Stones release their ninth album : ‘Sticky Fingers’ featuring ‘Brown Sugar’ (1971)

The The Rolling Stones' 'Sticky Fingers' feat. 'Brown Sugar' is their ninth British studio album produced by Jimmy Miller and released on April 23, 1971 by The Rolling Stones Records.Track Listing : 1.Brown Sugar (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards) - 03:48 . 2.Sway (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards) - 03:50 . 3.Wild Horses (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards) - 05:42 . 4.Can'T You Hear Me Knocking (Mick Jagger,…

We remember Chuck Berry. ‘Ageless Rocker & Bluesman’

This day (March 18, 2017), in St. Charles County, Missouri, died Charles Edward Anderson 'Chuck' Berryan American guitarist, singe, songwriter and rock and roll pioneerTracklist : Johnny B. Goode (1958) . You Never Can Tell . Roll over Beethoven (1972) . Maybellene (1958) . Sweet Little Sixteen . No Particular Place To Go . w/ Tina Turner - Rock n roll music . Carol . w/ Robert Cray - Brown Eyed…

Singing Chuck Berry

To celebrate Chuck Berry . who passed away tomorrow five years ago . we have selected twelve "contemporary" artists or bands who perform songs that Berry made famous. They are . Leo Moracchioli, Jamie Kent, Larkin Poe . Sheryl Crow, Sabina Ddumba, Melinda De Lange, Joe Bonamassa, Conan O'Brien, Rod Stewart, Tom Petty, The Heartbreakers, Jools Holland, Ronnie Wood, Slash, Paul McCartney, Bruce…

We remember James Brown. ‘Mr. Feelgood’

This day (December 25, 2006), in Atlanta, Georgia, died James Brownan American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist who is one of the founding fathers of funk music and is a major figure of 20th century popular music and dance.Tracklist : Sex Machine (1971) . Make it Funky (2003) . I Feel Good (1989) . Its A Mans World (1981) . Nature (1979) . The Payback (1974) . Sunny (1971)…

Asylum publish Jackson Browne’s fourth album : ‘The Pretender’ (1976)

Jackson Browne's 'The Pretender' is his fourth album produced by Jon Landau and released in November 1976 by AsylumTrack Listing : 1.The Fuse (Jackson Browne) - 05:50 . 2.Your Bright Baby Blues (Jackson Browne) - 06:05 . 3.Linda Paloma (Jackson Browne) - 04:06 . 4.Here Come Those Tears Again (Jackson Browne, Nancy Farnsworth) - 03:37 . 5.The Only Child (Jackson Browne) - 03:43 . 6.Daddy'S Tune…

James Brown records ‘Soul on Top’ with conductor Oliver Nelson and Louie Bellson & his orchestra (1969)

James Brown's 'Soul on Top' is an album recorded on November 10–11, 1969, with conductor Oliver Nelson and Louie Bellson & his orchestra and released in 1970 By King.Track Listing : 1.That'S My Desire (Helmy Kressa, Carroll Loveday) - 04:10 . 2.Your Cheatin' Heart (Hank Williams) - 02:59 . 3.What Kind Of Fool Am I? (Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley) - 03:06 . 4.It'S A Man'S, Man'S, Man'S…

James Brown records ‘Live at the Apollo’ with the Famous Flames (1962)

James Brown's 'Live at the Apollo' is a live album recorded on October 24, 1962 with the Famous Flames and released iIn May 1963 by King.Track Listing : 1.Introduction To James Brown And The Famous Flames (Fats Gonder) - 01:49 . 2.I'Ll Go Crazy (James Brown) - 02:05 . 3.Try Me (James Brown) - 02:27 . 4.Think (Lowman Pauling) - 01:58 . 5.I Don’T Mind (James Brown) - 02:28 . 6.Lost Someone (James…

Chuck Berry records ‘Hail! Hail! Rock ‘n’ Roll,’ a live album with Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, Etta James and more (1986)

Chuck Berry's 'Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll is a live album recorded on October 6 and 16, 1986 with Keith Richards, Eric Clapton', Robert Cray, Etta James and many more guests and released in October, 1987 by Mca.Track Listing : 1.Maybellene (Chuck Berry) - 02:37 . 2.Around And Around (Chuck Berry) - 02:24 . 3.Sweet Little Sixteen (Chuck Berry) - 02:42 . 4.Brown Eyed Handsome Man (Chuck Berry) -…

We Remember Chuck Loeb. ‘All You Need Is Loeb’

This day (July 31, 2017), in , died Chuck Loeb a guitarist, member of Fourplay and others.Digest Tracklist : w/ The Fourplay - Sonnymoon (2012) . w/ The Fourplay - Bali Run . Rock With You (2010) . w/ New Voices - Dont You Worry About A Thing (2009) . Sarao (2008) . w/ Steps Ahead - Trains (1985) . w/ Steps Ahead – Live in Italy (1985) . . Tracklist : The Music Inside . Tropical .…

This week In Soul Artists 20/52

Carla Thomas, Blues Brothers Band , Sharon Jones, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Taj Mahal, Johnny Guitar Watson, Chuck Brown, The Soul Searchers, Tina Turner, Janet Jackson, Donna Summer, Grace Jones, Mary J. Blige, Guru, Donald Byrd, Run DMC

‘Music For The Dancers’ N°119 – Vintage 80s Music Videos

Michael Jackson, Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers, Midnight Star, Kool . The Gang, Hot Chocolate, Bomb The Bass, Karyn White, Jack 'N' Chill, The Gibson Brothers, Kym Mazelle, Grace Jones, Samantha FoxThey are the performers of the twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in the UK charts, this week (08/52) BUT ... in the EIghties 80s. (Source) Here, they are reunited in one glorious…

Iggy Pop releases ‘Brick by Brick,’ his tenth album produced by Don Was (1990)

Iggy Pop' s 'Brick by Brick' is his tenth studio album produced by Don Was and released in June 1990 by Virgin.1 . Home 2 . Home (18 Aug 1996) 3 . I Won't Crap Out 4 . Candy (Official Video) 5 . Candy (Live) 6 . Butt Town 7 . Butt Town (10-23-16) 8 . Neon Forest (Olympia) 9 . My baby wants to rock'n'roll (Olympia) 10 . Brick by brick (Olympia) Track Listing : 1.Home (Iggy Pop) - 04:00 . 2.Main…

Warner Bros. publish Al Jarreau’s fifth album : ‘Breakin’ Away’ (1981)

Al Jarreau's 'Breakin' Away' is his fifth album produced by Jay Graydon and released on June 30, 1981 by Warner Bros.1 . We're In This Love Together (Official Video) 2 . We're In This Love Together (Live, 1994) 3 . Easy (Milan, 1983) 4 . Easy (Live) 5 . Al Jarreau (London 1984) 6 . Roof Garden (Official Video) 7 . Jazz Day (2013) 8 . TEACH ME TONIGHT Track Listing : 1.Closer To Your Love (Tom…

Atlantic Records release Brandy’s ‘Afrodisiac,’ her fourth album (2004)

Brandy's 'Afrodisiac' is her fourth studio album produced in part by Timbaland and released on June 28, 2004 by Atlantic Records.1 . Afrodisiac (Official Video) 2 . Afrodisiac (Mobo Awards) 3 . Who Is She 2 U (Miss Teen USA) 4 . Talk About Our Love (The Soul Train Awards, 2016) 5 . Talk About Our Love (w/ Kanye West, TOTP) Track Listing : 1.Who I Am (Warryn Campbell, Joi Campbell) - 03:35 .…

Def Jam publish Public Enemy’s second album :’It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back’ featuring ‘Don’t Believe The Hype’ (1988)

Public Enemy's 'It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back' is their second studio album produced by member Chuck D and Hank Shocklee and released on June 28, 1988.by Def Jam / Columbia1 . Countdown To Armageddon (Chuck D Intro, Sydney) 2 . Countdown To Armageddon / Mind Terrorist (Live) 3 . Bring The Noise (Original Video) 4 . Bring The Noise (Official Video, w/ Anthrax) 5 . Don't Believe The…

John Coltrane records ‘Ascension’ with Mccoy Tyner, Elvin Jones, Freddie Hubbard, Pharoah Sanders, Archie Shepp et al (1966)

John Coltrane's 'Ascension' is an album of continuous performance without breaks recorded on June 28, 1965 and released in February 1966 by Impulse!Track Listing : 1.Edition I/Ascension (John Coltrane) – 38:30 . 2.Edition Ii/Ascension (John Coltrane) – 40:49Chuck Stewart ALSO READWikipediaOhio UniversityNewsweekMusicians : John Coltrane - Tenor Saxophone . Mccoy Tyner - Piano . Jimmy Garrison -…

Columbia release Beyoncé’s debut album : ‘Dangerously in Love’ featuring ‘Crazy in Love’ (2003)

Beyoncé's 'Dangerously in Love' feat. "Crazy in Love" is her debut studio album released on June 24, 2003 by Columbia.1 . Crazy In Love (w/ Jay-Z) 2 . Naughty Girl 3 . Baby Boy (w/ Sean Paul 4 . Be With You (Early Show, 09.07.03) 5 . Me, Myself and I 6 . Me, Myself & I (AOL Music Sessions) 7 . Me Myself And I (Billboard Awards, 2003) 8 . Speechless (Live, 2011) 9 . Dangerously In Love (Live)…

A&M / CTI release Quincy Jones’ ‘Walking in Space’ featuring ‘Killer Joe’ (1969)

Quincy Jones' 'Walking in Space' feat. 'Killer Joe' is a studio album recorded on June 18 & 19, 1969 and released in 1969 by A&M/Cti..1 . Killer Joe (Quincy Jones 80th Birtay, 2013) Track Listing : 1.Dead End (Galt Macdermot, James Rado, Gerome Ragni) - 04:05 . 2.Walking In Space (Galt Macdermot, James Rado, Gerome Ragni) – 12:06 . 3.Killer Joe (Benny Golson) - 05:12 . 4.Love And Peace…

We remember Benny Goodman. ‘Such A Goodman’

This day (June 13, 1986), in New York City, died Benjamin David Goodman a.k.a Benny Goodman, an American jazz and swing musician, clarinetist and bandleader.Tracklist : 1 . Blue Room (1985) 2 . Sweet Lorraine / Limehouse Blues (1982) 3 . Body And Soul (1980) 4 . w/ George Benson - Salute to John Hammond (1975) 5 . In Musikhalle Hamburg Germany (1973) 6 . Moonglow (1972) 7 . w/ Jack Duffy &…

Natalie Cole releases ‘Unforgettable… with Love,’ an album of standards performed by her father, Nat King Cole (1991)

Natalie Cole's 'Unforgettable… with Love' is an album featuring covers of standards performed by Natalie's father, Nat King Cole and released on June 11, 1991 by Elektra..1 . Route 66 (w/ Diana Krall) 2 . Mona Lisa, Smile (The Natalie Cole Special 1978) 3 . L.O.V.E. 4 . This can't be Love, Paper Moon 5 . That Sunday That Summer 6 . STRAIGHTEN UP 7 . Unforgettable Track Listing : 1.The Very…

Atlantic Records publish Brandy’s second album : ‘Never Say Never’ featuring ‘The Boy Is Mine’ with Monica (1998)

Brandy's 'Never Say Never' is her second studio album produced mostly by Rodney Jerkins and released on June 9, 1998 by Atlantic Records.1 . The Boy Is Mine (Official Video, w/ Monica) 2 . The Boy Is Mine (Live, 1998) 3 . Almost Doesn't Count (Puerto Rico) 4 . Top of the World (Live, w/ Mase) 5 . Sitting On Top of The World (Live) 6 . You Don't Know Me 7 . Never Say Never 8 . Have You Ever (AMA…

We remember Stan Getz. ‘Getz à Go Go’

This day (June 6, 1991), in Malibu, California, died Stan Getz, an American jazz saxophone player who was known as The Sound. Tracklist : 1 . Lush Life (1983) 2 . Yours And Mine (1990) 3 . Blood Count (1989) 4 . Dream’S (1986) 5 . w/ Chet Baker - Airegin (1983) 6 . w/ Dizzy Gillespie - I Can'T Get Started (1978) 7 . Chega De Saudade (1976) 8 . A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square (1967) 9 . w/…

We Remember Gregg Allman

May 27, 2017 - Mr.Gregory Lenoir Allman simply known as Gregg Allman, American singer-songwriter and musician, founding member of the Allman Brothers Band. passed away aged 52. He is remembered.Allman Brothers Band' s 'Eat a Peach' is their third studio album (the last with Duane Allman) produced by Tom Dowd and released on February 12, 1972 >> Allman Brothers Band 's 'Brothers and…

Happy Birthday Bob Dylan. ‘We Do Look Back’

This day (May 24, 1941), in Duluth, Minnesota is born Robert Allen Zimmerman better known as Bob Dylan, American singer, poet & songwriter and Nobel prizeDigest Tracklist : Blowing In The Wind (1963) . Mr. Tambourine Man (Newport Folk Festival, 1964) . Like a Rolling Stone (1966) . I Threw It All Away (The Johnny Cash Show, 1969) . Soundcheck in NYC (w/ George Harrison, 1971) . Knockin' on…

Virgin publish Janet Jackson’s fifth album : ‘Janet’ featuring ‘That’S The Way Love Goes’ (1993)

Janet Jackson's 'Janet' feat. 'That'S The Way Love Goes' is her fifth studio album produced by Jellybean Johnson, Terry Lewis & Jimmy Ja and released on May 18, 1993 by Virgin.Track Listing : 1.Morning (Intro) - 0:31 . 2.That'S The Way Love Goes (Janet Jackson, James Harris Iii, Terry Lewis) - 04:24 . . 3.You Know... (Interlude) - 00:12 . 4.You Want This (Janet Jackson, James Harris Iii,…

Janelle Monáe releases her debut album : ‘ The ArchAndroid’ (2010)

Janelle Monáe's 'The ArchAndroid' is her debut studio album released on May 18, 2010, by Wondaland Arts Society / Bad BoyTrack Listing : 1.Suite II Overture (Janelle Monáe Robinson, Roman Gianarthur, Nathaniel Irvin III, Charles Joseph II) - 02:31 . 2.Dance Or Die (Janelle Monáe Robinson, Nathaniel Irvin III, Charles Joseph II, Saul Williams, Kellis Parker Jr.) - 03:12 . 3.Faster (Janelle Monáe…

Ice Cube releases ‘AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted,’ his first album after his split from N.W.A. (1990)

Ice Cube's 'AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted' is his solo debut studio album released on May 16, 1990 after his split from N.W.A. by Priority.Track Listing : 1.Better Off Dead (Sir Jinx) - 01:03 . 2.The Nigga Ya Love To Hate (Ice Cube, E. Sadler) - 03:15 . . 3.Amerikkka'S Most Wanted (Ice Cube, E. Sadler, Keith Shocklee) - 04:05 . . 4.What They Hittin' Foe? (The Average White Band, Ice Cube) - 01:20 .…

Natalie Cole releases ‘Inseparable,’ her debut album (1975)

Natalie Cole's 'Inseparable' is her debut (and first gold-certified) studio album released on May 11, 1975 by Capitol.Track Listing : 1.Needing You (Chuck Jackson, Marvin Yancy) - 02:45 . 2.Joey (Chuck Jackson, Marvin Yancy) - 02:57 . 3.Inseparable (Chuck Jackson, Marvin Yancy) - 02:26 . 4.I Can'T Say No (Chuck Jackson, Marvin Yancy) - 03:30 . 5.This Will Be (Chuck Jackson, Marvin Yancy) - 02:50…

Elvis Presley releases his last studio album : ‘Today’ featuring ‘ T-R-O-U-B-L-E’ (1975)

Elvis Presley's 'Today' feat. ' T-R-O-U-B-L-E' is an album (his last in studio), released on May 7, 1975 by RCA Records.Track Listing : 1.T-R-O-U-B-L-E (Jerry Chesnut) - 03:06 . 2.And I Love You So (Don Mclean) - 03:41 . 3.Susan When She Tried (Don Reid) - 02:20 . 4.Woman Without Love (Jerry Chesnut) - 03:37 . 5.Shake A Hand (Joe Morris) - 03:52 . 6.Pieces Of My Life (Troy Seals) - 04:07 .…

Mary J. Blige releases her third album ‘Share My World’ featuring ‘Love Is All We Need’ (1997)

Mary J. Blige's 'Share My World' is her third studio album released on April 22, 1997 by Mca. Track Listing : 1.Intro (Poke & Tone, Rich Nice) - 01:21 . 2.I Can Love You (Mary J. Blige, Latonya Blige-Dacosta, Rodney Jerkins, Kimberly Jones, Carlos Brody, Mashiem Myrick) - 04:54 . 3.Love Is All We Need (Blige, James Harris Iii, Terry Lewis, Nasir Jones, Rick James) - 04:16 . 4.Round And Round…

Laurie Anderson releases ‘Big Science’ featuring ‘O Superman’ (1982)

Laurie Anderson's 'Big Science' feat. 'O Superman' is her debut album released on April 19, 1982 by Warner Bros..Track Listing : 1.From The Air (Laurie Anderson) - 04:29 . 2.Big Science (Laurie Anderson) - 06:25 . 3.Sweaters (Laurie Anderson) - 02:18 . 4.Walking & Falling (Laurie Anderson) - 02:10 . 5.Born, Never Asked (Laurie Anderson) - 04:56 . 6.O Superman (For Massenet) (Laurie Anderson)…

Happy Birthday to Al Green. ‘Al(leluia) Green’

This day (April 13, 1946), in Forrest City, Arkansas, is born Albert Greene a.k.a. Al Green, an American gospel and soul music singer.Digest Tracklist : Simply Beautiful (2019) . I'm still in love with you . How Can You Mend A Broken Heart . w/ Ann Nesby - Put It On Paper . Lets Stay Together (2010) . w/ Ben E. King, Teddy Pendergrass, Chuck Jackson, Brian Mcknight - Stand By Me (1993) . w/…

Capitol release Faith Evans’ fourth album : ‘The First Lady’ (2005)

Faith Evans' 'The First Lady' is her fourth studio album released on April 5, 2005 by Capitol.Track Listing : 1.Goin' Out (Pharrell Williams, Terrence Thornton) - 04:06 . 2.Again (Faith Evans, Carvin Haggins, Ivan Barias, Venus Dodson, Jerry Harris) - 03:18 . 3.I Don'T Need It (Faith Evans, Carvin Haggins, Ivan Barias, Dexter Wansel, Cynthia Biggs) - 03:48 . 4.Stop N Go (Faith Evans, Carvin…

Atlantic release En Vogue’s debut album : ‘Born to Sing’ featuring ‘Hold On’ (1990)

En Vogue's 'Born to Sing' feat. 'Hold On' is their debut studio album released on April 3, 1990 by Atlantic.Track Listing : 1.Party (Denzil Foster, Thomas Mcelroy) - 01:10 . 2.Strange (En Vogue, Denzil Foster, Thomas Mcelroy) - 04:39 . 3.Lies (En Vogue, Denzil Foster, Thomas Mcelroy, Shaheed) - 04:16 . 4.Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy (Hughie Prince, Don Raye) - 00:54 . 5.Hold On (En Vogue, Denzil…

We remember Marvin Gaye. ‘I Heard It Through Marvin’

This day ( April 1, 1984), in Los Angeles, California, died Marvin Pentz Gay a.k.a. Marvin Gaye , an American singer and songwriter.Digest Tracklist : Take This Heart Of Mine . What'S Going On? . How Sweet It Is (1974) . Distant Lover . Heavy Love Affair . I Heard It Through The Grapevine . Can I Get A Witness . Let'S Get It On . Pride And Joy . Motown On Showtime (2/6) . Motown On Showtime (3/6)…

This month In Blues Legends 03/12

Skip James, Chuck Berry, T Bone Walker, Sonny Terry, Brownie McGhee, Willie Dixon, Memphis Slim, Helen Humes, B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Pinetop Perkins , Otis Taylor, Ben Harper, Charlie Musselwhite, Gary Moore, Eric Clapton, Doyle Bramhall Ii, Jeff Healey, Ana Popovic, Robert Cray