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Friday, January 1, 2021
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Monday, December 28, 2020
In Memoriam: Gerald Levert Is This The Way To Heaven [February 13, 2007]
In My Songs is the ninth studio album by American singer Gerald Levert. It was released posthumously on February 13, 2007 on Atlantic Records. Levert reteamed with longtime collaborator Edwin "Tony" Nicholas to work on the entire album which was completed shortly before his death from an apparent heart attack in November 2006. In My Songs debuted and peaked at number two on the US Billboard 200, becoming his highest-charting effort, and won Levert his first Grammy Award in the Best Traditional R&B Performance for the title track at the 50th awards ceremony.
Courtesy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_My_Songs
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Courtesy WMEL Radio: Ray Parker Jr & Raydio Jack And Jill [December 1977]
"Jack and Jill" is a 1978 hit song by R&B vocal group Raydio. It was the first single from their eponymous debut album Raydio, and became an international top 10 hit. It reached number eight on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number six on the Cashbox Top 100. It reached number five in Canada, number four in Australia, and the top 20 in UK. It was the first of five U.S. top 10 singles by Ray Parker Jr. and/or Raydio. The song describes how "Jack" is lonely and so, in spite of his good intentions, wanders down the hill to find love elsewhere after being neglected by "Jill," who is seldom home. In 1981, "A Woman Needs Love [Just Like You Do]" became a hit as an answer song to "Jack and Jill". Parker wrote an antithesis from "Jill's" perspective, according to the lyrics, "By the time poor Jack returned up the hill, somebody else had been loving Jill." In 1982, Parker recorded an extended version of the song. It was released on a re-issue of his second solo album. In this version, Parker performed all of the vocals instead of just some of them.
Courtesy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_and_Jill_(Raydio_song)
Saturday, December 19, 2020
The Hamiltones [Live September 17, 2020 NC Roots Music Series, North Carolina]
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Friday, December 11, 2020
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Six Million Steps 6MS Sessions [December 5, 2020]
The 6MS Saturday Session on Stomp Radio from 5 December with JJ and Dave Cooper on the decks, playing a slightly more laid back than usual mix of old and new soul, funk and jazz. Featuring tracks by the Temprees, Moodyman, the Space Invadas, Rene Geyer, Lonnie Jordan, Smokey Robinson, the Alan Parsons Project, American Gypsy, Switch, and others. Enjoy.
DJ Cassidy Pass The Mic 2.5 [Live September 15, 2020]
"When philanthropist, songwriter, and friend, Denise Rich @nisijoy, asked me to produce the Studio 54 themed virtual edition of her annual Angel Ball fundraiser for cancer research (in which we raised over one million dollars), she asked me to put together something special with @nilerodgers and @kathysledge for the grand finale of the event. I’ve been excited to share this since the event on September 15th, so here it is...“Thinking Of You” and “We Are Family,” Pass The Mic style. Enjoy and get ready for Pass The Mic: Volume 4, coming soon" --- DJ Cassidy
DJ Cassidy Pass the Mic: BET Soul Train Edition [Live November 30, 2020]
DJ Cassidy’s Pass the Mic: BET Soul Train Edition. DJ Cassidy spreads love and soul with some of his musical heroes as they pass the mic and perform classics! Artists include: Jody Watley, Deniece Williams, Ready For The Word [Melvin Riley], Sheila E., The Time [Morris Day & Jerome Benton], Shannon, Lisa Lis, Cameo [Larry Blackmon & Willy Morris], Evelyn "Champagne" King, Alicia Myers, George Clinton, Chaka Khan and El Debarge! #PassTheMic #SoulTrainAwards