The Brydge

The Brydge

It's Science of Soul time once again and this weeks show features the debut album from a group of gentlemen, The Brydge, who hail from Pittsburgh, PA., all I can say is wow ....not many debut albums have the depth in quality that this one does, great productions quality songs and a host of fine guest vocalist's make this a must have in any ones collection, not easy to categorize its falls in so many bags .....and that's not a bad thing I think you will enjoy.

Soul Junction records based in the UK have done it again, they have unearthed two classics slices of unreleased soul from back in the day by one of the original Impressions, Richard Brooks, I gotta say a big thank you to Dave Welding at Soul Junction, a man who's dedication to soul music is inspiring, I thought; "Which track shall I play this week - then I had a great idea" ... both of them, lol. Please show your support to these guys it takes vision and courage to issue music out of the normal realms of the tried and trusted reissue market and Soul Junction do this consistently and long may it continue..

Playing the flip-side today!

Other new releases this week come from Southern soulman Willie P and I have dipped into Maryanne Ito's excellent debut album "Waking Up." The Sunshine always makes me nostalgic so there's a nice chunk of old school in this week's show ... in fact some of it's so old it's pre-school, Lol .. but that's the Science of Soul.. no boundaries. Listen for the O'Jays underrated classic "Someones Waiting Back Home (For Me)" it was relevant back then and it's relevant today.

Soul Music giant Bobby Womack died on Thursday, and his death appears to have been caused by a combination of factors, including diabetes, prostate cancer, heart trouble, colon cancer and pneumonia. He'll be remembered for his six decades of up-lifting soul, from his early guitar musical support of Sam Cooke to all his later collaborations with his Brothers, all was good music. Tribute show here next week.

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This weeks playlist for 29-06-14

Hour One
Curtis Harding - Heaven's On The Other Side
David Brinston - Don't Tease Me With It
Willie P - Lone Ranger
Maryanne Ito ft Devaun - Good To Me
Jwonn - I Got This Record
Tower of Power - By Your Side
The Brydge ft Faith Otey - Dream Come True
The Brydge ft Fult & Richard Smith - I Try
Richard Brookes - I'll Do Anything To Make You Happy
Little Beaver - That's How It Is
Lorraine Ellison - I'm Gonna Cry Till My Tears Run Dry
Donnell Jones - Do What I Gotta Do
David Hollister - One Woman Man

Hour Two 
The O'Jays - Someones Waiting Back Home
Jea Mason - Diana
The Brydge ft Carolyn Perteete - Can I Come Over
J Blackfoot - Same Place Same Time
Roberta Flack/Donny Hathaway - Where Is The Love
Enchantment - Gloria
Force M D's - Here I Go Again
George Benson - Midnight Love Affair
Holland/Dozier/Holland - Why Cant We Be Lovers
Richard Brookes - With All Of My Heart
L. J. Reynolds - Don't Give Up On Us
Keith Washington - Make Time For Love

The Brydge Biography:

The Brydge provides a sound that satisfies the broad spectrum of music enthusiast; infusing and providing multiple styles and genres, creating music that is timeless. March 2014, The group releases it's first music project entitled, Livin' Lyfe, Volume I. This work is comprised of various local artists who join family to create a musical journey and experience that is refreshing and gratifying! Listen to the sounds of Soul, Pop, R&B, Hip Hop, Gospel, Rock and Jazz all wrapped up into one. It’s guaranteed to leave you confessing, “That Is Good Music! The Primary songwriters, producers, and arrangers are Claude Flowers, J. R. Jones, and Dwayne Fulton; who brings a wealth of skill, knowledge and passion to the Lyfe in Music!Treat yourself, and take a ride across the sounds of Pittsburgh’s newest ‘Wonder’ of the city; The Brydge.

Bobby womack - when the weekend comes by mickeynold