Zo!

Changes next week!

Lots of great music on this weeks Science of Soul as usual, but first off I must tell the FM listeners that from next week there is a program schedule change: The Science of Soul is moving back two hours, from 9 pm - 11 pm. It will have no effect on on our Podcast listeners. The show format will remain unchanged at the slightly earlier slot and it will help me reach an even bigger audience, so it can only be a good thing.

Listeners Choice

Whilst on the subject of Bridge FM listeners our Listeners Choice this week comes from one of my loyal followers, that's Trudy. A highly respected local fundraiser and a real soul girl. Trudy's choices took me by surprise, three real soul classics and neither of which you hear very often and that's why I love the Listeners Choices the variation from the Science of Soul family is amazing. Since I started the feature their's been listeners from the U.S.A., Japan, Australia, France, Italy as well as here in the UK that take part, so don't be shy, keep sending in the the lists and I will get back to you. Reach me by my Facebook link or at: bill.randle@thebridgeradio.net.

Feat: Sam Chambliss SJ 523

My good friend Dave Welding at Soul Junction records dropped me their latest release. It's a double 'a' side from a group called: Elbowed Out, who I have to confess I knew nothing about. The recordings were made back in 1978 in Seattle, Washington and it's the first time either track as been made available. I have to congratulate the Soul Junction team for there consistently high quality releases and I hope you can show them your support.

My Featured Artist

Featured Artist this week is the Detroit based Neo-Soul man Zo!, whose new album "Man Made" has been getting great revues and not hard to see why. It's a polished set that's contemporary and with a great mix of styles: something for everyone on it. I have as usual selected three tracks to play but please remember these are just my choices so do check out the album and discover your favourites.

I hope you got a chance to see the BBC 4 documentary on Bobby Womack last week, It's great to see artist's like Bobby get there dues whilst here to enjoy it and seems in most cases we have to wait till we lose them to realise their importance in the music industry. I'll will include a link as soon as one is available so our world wide listeners can get a chance to see this. [Don't think BBC iplayer stuff is available abroad - Ed]

I am still getting great feedback from the Dells Tribute I did a couple of shows back and in this weeks play list I have included a track from the late Marvin Juniors son, Marvin Junior, Jr, no less, proof that the apple never falls far from the tree. Marvin is an accomplished vocalist in his own right and I hope to feature more music from him soon.

Happy fathers Day to Fathers all over the world, continue to raise your children to love and respect each other...remember children learn what we teach them so teach them well.

That's it from me, remember new time slot next week!  on with the music, I hope you enjoy, please spread my link with friends, 'cause soul is a wonderful gift to give.....

This weeks playlist, Sunday 16th June 2013



Hour One

Dexter Wansel voc-Terry Wells - The Sweetest Pain

Born To Sing LP

Gerald LeVert - Groove On
Marvin Junior Jr - Step The Night Away
David Sea - Father To Son
Elbowed Out - Girl You Got Magic
Zo! - Tell Me Something New
Zo! - Man Made
Betty Wright - Best Girls Don't Always Win
Elbowed Out - Taking A Step
*Randy Crawford - Single Woman, Married Man
*The Isley Brothers - Groove With You
*Solomon Burke - Music To Make Love By (pt 1)

Hour Two
The Whispers - Is It Good To You

Soul Generation

Maze - Never Let You Down
Howard Hewett - Show Me
Zo! - Make Time
David Hudson - Thin Line Between Love And Hate
Freddi Grace - Perfect Lover
Tony Comer & Crosswind - Come Unto The Father
Soul Generation - Sailin'
Chuck Jackson - Needing You, Wanting You
Denise LaSalle - When Were Making Love
Bill Withers - Let Me Be The One You Need
The Dramatics - In The Rain

Zo! Biography:

A keyboardist first, and also a bassist, guitarist, drummer, and producer, Lorenzo "Zo!" Ferguson balanced his love for music and baseball throughout his childhood. The native Detroiter was drafted as an outfielder by the Toronto Blue Jays in 1996, rounds ahead of then-future MLB all-stars Orlando Hudson, Juan Pierre, and Barry Zito. Ferguson accepted a full-ride baseball scholarship to Western Kentucky, however, and earned a degree in graphic design. Shortly thereafter, in 2001, he began his recording career with Ablyss, the first of several instrumental releases. 

His profile increased throughout the next several years as he issued albums like Passion & Definition (2004), the Asylum 7 collaboration Process (2009), and a pair of covers EPs dubbed Just Visiting, in which he was joined by guest vocalists on reinterpretations of songs by Anita Baker, Minnie Riperton, the Jones Girls, and Don Blackman. All the while, he was earning a Master's degree in special education and logging hours of session work with the likes of Athletic Mic League, Slum Village, Platinum Pied Pipers, and members of the extended Foreign Exchange family. His SunStorm, released in July 2010, was the culmination of his frequent run-ins with the Foreign Exchange and its many affiliates. It featured collaborations with Phonte, Darien Brockington, Carlitta Durand, and YahZarah, as well as Sy Smith, Lady Alma, and Monica Blaire. In May 2013, he released a sharper second album on Foreign Exchange's label, titled ManMade. Many of his familiar associates, along with Gwen Dunn, 1-O.A.K., Choklate, Jeanne Jolly, Anthony David, and Carmen Rogers, took part. (all music) myspace