Archive for the ‘Soul’ Category
Solomon Burke – “Nothing’s Impossible”
Written by admin on April 16, 2010 – 8:45 am - |
Soul legend Solomon Burke has released his much-anticipated 70th birthday release “Nothing’s Impossible.” |
Tags: Nothing's Impossible, solomon burke, Willie Mitchell
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Top 10 ‘B-side’ hits
Written by admin on April 15, 2010 – 10:21 am -There are many classic songs that were either originally B-sides or intended to be B-sides before being rescued from obscurity by savvy listeners. This article highlights ten of the best, including two of the most loved instrumentals ever recorded and several tracks that became signature tunes for the artists concerned.
Tags: Bill Haley and His Comets, Booker T and the MGs, Brenda Lee, Cliff Richard, Gene Vincent and His Blue Caps, The Champs, The Drifters, The Righteous Brothers, The Rolling Stones, Thin Lizzy
Posted in 60s pop, British Invasion, Rock 'n' roll, Soul | 4 Comments »
Roberta Flack covers the Beatles
Written by admin on April 13, 2010 – 8:40 am - |
An album of Beatles covers is on the way from soul legend Roberta Flack, although the in-progress recordings were nearly lost in the back of a New York taxicab, according to the New York Times. |
Tags: Roberta Flack, The Beatles
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Classic protest songs – paying homage to MLK
Written by admin on April 4, 2010 – 1:46 pm -Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on this day in 1968, so it’s a good time to reflect on some of the powerful songs that supported or were inspired by the Civil Rights Movement. I’ve selected some gems from some very diverse artists. Enjoy.
Tags: Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, James Brown, Joan Baez, Martin Luther King, marvin gaye, protest songs, Sam Cooke
Posted in Elvis, Folk, Motown, Soul | 1 Comment »
Top ten Rolling Stones covers
Written by admin on March 18, 2010 – 10:17 pm -| It seems that Susan Boyle’s recent recording of the Rolling Stones’ “Wild Horses” is loved and hated in equal measure. Hearing it on the radio a few days ago got me thinking about the many covers there have been of Rolling Stones’ songs and which have been the best. |
Tags: David Bowie, Guns 'N' Roses, Ike and Tina Turner, Linda Ronstadt, Merry Clayton, Otis Clay, Otis Redding, Rolling Stones covers, The Rolling Stones, The Standells, Thelma Houston
Posted in 60s pop, American Rock, British Invasion, General, Soul | 8 Comments »
