Leon Ware (RIP)

RIP Leon Ware

Welcome to this weeks edition of The Science of Soul. First up I would like to apologise for the delay in paying tribute to the great singer/songwriter Leon Ware. I was blessed to have known him for many years, Leon was a fine man with immense talent. He sadly lost his battle to cancer on February 23rd, 2017, at the age of 77. Unfortunately this happened just as I was heading to the States, so this week has been my first chance to pay a fitting tribute. I sincerely hope you enjoy the music from him that I have selected, by no means comprehensive but it's more of a selection of tracks that are amongst my personal favourites, they bring back so many wonderful memories - RIP Mr Leon Ware thank you for all you shared.

New music this week from Phil Perry's album "Breathless," which is getting great revues, plus I play a track from the upcoming set by Uvee Hayes that's due in a few weeks. Add into the mix Philly's hot new group Natiive Sonz who are going from strength to strength, plus Chicago legends The Notations and my good friend Stan Mosley with some old school gems and it should all flow smoothly. The Dramatics are finally being honoured by TV 1 who have recently been in Detroit to film a special edition of " Unsung" all about the group ..  keep you updated.


Sundays playlist 26-03-2017
Hour One
Jay King - Good Kinda Lovin'
Ali Tennant - Whatever You Want
Uvee Hayes - I Gotta Let You Go
T L Shider - I Can't Get Enough
Wood - Paper & Paint
The Escorts - Look Over Your Shoulder
Sam Brown - I Got Cha'
Jack Ashford - I'll Fly To Your Open Arms
Phil Perry - Nobody But You
Natiive Sonz - Not Over Me
The Notations - Just Your Love
Stan Mosley - My Problem
Harold Melvin - If You Don't Know Me By Now

Hour Two
Leon Ware remembered

Musical Massage
I Wanna Be Where You Are
What's Your World?
Small Cafe
What's Your Name
Rockin' You Eternally
Why I Came To California
Words Of Love
Cream Of Love
Underneath Your Sweetness
In Our Garden
Turn Out The Lights

Leon Ware biography:
Leon Ware was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. He started his career as a songwriter in 1967. He co-wrote along with Ivy Hunter and Steve Bowden for The Isley Brothers recording of "Got to Have You Back". In 1971, Leon would collaborate with Ike & Tina Turner, co-writing six songs on their United Artist album called Nuff Said. The album reached the top 40 of the R&B charts and also appeared in the pop charts. Later that year, Ware began collaborating with Arthur "T-Boy" Ross, younger brother of Diana Ross. One of the songs they wrote was "I Wanna Be Where You Are" recorded by Michael Jackson for his album, Got To Be There. The single reached the runner-up position of the R&B charts and peaked at 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1972. Ware's songwriting success led to a contract as an artist to United Artists, releasing his self-titled debut album. More wiki

Leon Ware interview