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Hour One Morris Jefferson - One More Time
Don - E - Grown & Sexy
Frank McKinny - Toe Tapping
Stan Mosely - Lockdown
Shirley Jones - Totally Confused
Kejam ft. Chanel - Hold You Down
Chris Turner ft. Jarrod Lawson - You Got Me
John Gary Williams - Honey
Fel Davis - Over Again
Elbowed Out - Girl You Got My Love
The Jacksons - Find Me A Girl
Angie Stone - Think It Over
Welcome to this weeks Science of Soul, it's to be the last 'live on air' show from myself for 3 weeks, so if you normally listen live Sundays and message me, I am not being rude if I don't message back instantly as I always do, but I will get back to you. If you normally use the Podcast option like here you will notice no difference.
Bunny's back!
The Featured Artist this week is Greg Watson. My thanks go to my dear friend Iona Alexander McClinton for sending Greg's music and doing a great job promoting him. Other new music this week was from Philly legend Bunny Sigler, and the lovely Ms Gina Carey has a new single release for you. There was good news in that Vick Allen is back with a new release too - looking forward to his new album. New names to me are The Superior Band ft Rebekah this a nice little happy go lucky groove that really grows on you the more you hear it.
You might remember months ago I featured a new release from Rashaad Carlton .. well it's turned into a sizable hit Stateside, so much so he is now known as just Rashaad, so I thought I would remind how good the track was ..... Oh did I mention I got some REAL old school classics from Tommy Hunt, Jimmy Scott and Sonny Turner too! ... It's just how we roll on The Science of Soul, so remember to tell a friend to tell another friend.
Playlist for 21-02-2016 Hour One
Jimmy Scott is on a new Kent CD
Veda Love - Make Me Yours Tonight
Superior Band ft Rebekah - There Goes My Baby
New Birth - We Are All Gods Children
Bunny Sigler - Song For Sig
J Blackfoot & Ann Hines - Two Different People
Jimmy Scott - Remember Me
David Hudson - Sometime Kinda Thing
Ali Woodson - Girl Don't Walk Away
Gina Carey - Hold Me
Sonny Turner - Now That Your Gone
Tommy Hunt - Coming On Strong Greg Watson - Can You Feel Me
Hour Two
Ohio Players - Sweet Sticky Thing
Levert - I'm Still
Greg Watson - Lies
Greg Watson - This Time
Rashaad - If You Leave Me
Tyrone Davis - Lets Be Closer Together
Vick Allen - Be My Shawty On The Side
Soul Children - Love Makes It Right
Darien Dean - Seasons
Sweet Charles - Give The Woman A Chance
The Dramatics - My Ship Won't Sail Without You
Greg Watson biography:
Singer and songwriter Greg Watson is making a name for himself on the Houston R&B music scene. Greg, who describes himself as a crooner with soul ended 2009 with a bang. He opened for musical stars Jeffrey Osborne and Stephanie Mills in the Arena in Houston Texas. He has recently released his first CD, titled, "This Time". It features two songs that have already been well received, "This Time" and "Craving Your Body". Greg's new CD will no doubt increase his fast-growing fan base. In addition to his regular live performances at various Houston venues, He continues to open for such well-known names as Bobby Bland, Regina Bell, Lejit, Glenn Jones and others.
Greg has long admired the singing styles of such stars as Peabo Bryson, Teddy Pendergrass and the late Donny Hathaway, and now Anthony Hamilton, Brian McKnight, Johnny Guill, ect. He is also a Jeffrey Osborne fan, and was honored to open for him at Houston’s Arena Theatre.
Greg was also blessed to open for Mel Waiters, Bobby Bland, Regina Bell and several other “Unknown to me,” Greg said, “people who heard me sing at different places were talking to those involved with the promotion of the Stephanie Mills and Jeffrey Osborne concert. They felt that I sounded a little like Jeffrey and asked that I be given a chance. I lived out a dream opening up for two of my favorite singers. That alone is a blessing.” (more here)
On this weeks Science of Soul I will pay tribute to Earth Wind & Fire's late founding member and driving force Maurice White, White helped to bring a whole new sound to the Windy City and made EWF one of the hottest bands on the planet. Much has been written about already about him and his music legacy that will last for generations to come ... a job well done - he will be missed.
Featured Album this week comes from an American treasure Mr Eddie Levert, the title track "Did I Make You Go Ooh" as been around a few months now and just gets better every time you hear it. I love Eddie but there are one or two tracks that don't float my boat but by and large it's a solid album. My thanks go to DJ Mark Merry for getting the album to me, I owe you one Mark.
Had to include a Millie Jackson classic after seeing her great show last weekend .. was hard to pick a highlight from such a great set.
Have to shout out to Mickey for getting last weeks show on to pod cast in my absence ... what would I do without him.
Ok it's music time sit back and enjoy.
Playlist 14-02-2016 Hour One
E.W.F. - Fall In Love With Me
E.W.F. - You & I
E.W.F. - That's The Way Of The World
Sarah Lesol - I Like It Like That
E.J. Johnson - Valentine
Victor Willis - Follow Through
Lo Key - Getcha Girlfriend
The Ebonys - One Thing On My Mind
David Tolliver - I Gotta Know Eddie Levert - Never Miss Your Water Eddie Levert - That's The Way Love Is
Bigg Robb - I Love You
The Impressions - Soulful Love
The sad news for soul fans seems never ending we have now lost Maurice White as I'm sure you will already know, I'll pay tribute to Maurice in next weeks show due to this weeks being pre-recorded, I can't miss a chance to see Millie Jackson live.
We are heavy on the Old Skool Classics this week, plus just thought I would remind you of a few of the nice releases from last year. (saving NEW tracks for next week.) I'm also on countdown now for the Chi -Town Blues Festival show in Merriville, Indiana, with a great line up for that one, so if your in Chicago or Northern Indiana area don't miss it. It's Saturday, March 5th. 2016.
Ok it's music time so sit back and enjoy..
Playlist 07-02-2016 Hour One Average White Band - You Should'a Known Better
John Carey - Soul Searching
Tee Turner - Friends
Tanya Holt - Forever More
Melvin Davis - Double Or Nothing
Little Beaver - Concrete Jungle
K.C.O - Reach Out For Me
Kenny Lattimore - Your My Girl
Adrena - Right Here
Sheba Potts Wright - Big Boy Stuff
Will Downing - It's Real
Rena Scott - A Love Thang
Jimmy Allgood - Sarah Smile
Hour Two
Prince Philip Mitchell - Star In The Ghetto
Al Jarreau - We Got By
Bobby Taylor - Malinda
Billy Paul - So Glad To See You Again
Barry White - Love Makin Music
Denise Williams - Waiting
Eric Benet - Your The Only One
Gene Chandler - Let Me Make Love To You
Harold Melvin & Bluenotes - I Should Be Your Lover
Welcome back to the Science of Soul, quite a bit of new music this week in addition to our featured artists The Original Klassband we have great new product from Cincinnati's own Bigg Robb ... gonna stick my neck out on this one and say it's my all time favorite track from cousin Robb, It's perfect for Valentines day "I Love You" as Bigg Robb in a mellow mood.
Sweet Angel
Representing Cleveland Ohio we have Men at Large, I'm a big fan of Dave Tolliver so you know this a winner for me "Date Night" is new but with that old school flavor. We can't forget the Motorcity a dear friend and big attraction on the D's thriving live music is Lady Champagne new product from her is always welcome "Crazy" as a mellow bluesy groove that really hits the spot.
Staying with the ladies we have the singing Sax player Sweet Angel based in the ATL she is a major draw on the Southern soul circuit add into mix Keith Sweat, Geno Wesley and Keith Robinson and you something for everyone, and you old school groovers have nothing to worry bout ...got you covered to so please sit back enjoy and share with a friend .... remember it's rude not share ..
Playlist for 31-01-2016 Hour One Keisha Jackson - God Send
Conya Doss - Turn It Up
Archie Bell & The Drells - When You Left Me
Enois Scroggins - No Tear No Cry
Geno Wesley - Take It To The Floor
Keith Robinson - Love Somebody Original Klass Band - Shake It Original Klass Band- Robbing Peter
L J Echols - Thank You Momma
Karen Wolfe - Unloveable Habbits
Men At Large - Date Night
Phil Perry - Do What Comes Naturally
Keith Sweat - Good Love
Hour Two
Freddie Jackson - More Than Friends
J J Barnes - I Think I Got A Good Chance
Original Klass Band - Dancin'
Lady Champagne - Crazy
Chuck Brooks I Believe In Love
Sweet Angel - Still Crazy For You
The Persuaders - Trying Girls Out
Bigg Robb - I Love You
Ann Nesby - I Apologize
Isaac Hayes - Lifetime Thing
Kem - Your On My Mind
Wendell B - Just Don't Understand
Original Klassband Brotherhood biography:
The Original Klassband Brotherhood has been on this musical journey for over 30 years, they have always enjoyed the feel and sound of R&B, Soul, Blues, Funk, and Southern Soul music. The Band believes in developing their own sound and style by keeping their music original. They have always believed in working hard to represent themselves as true and respected artists in this industry. Their music crosses over to a variety of genres which has allowed their fan base to grow. The Brotherhood feels the only way to continue to increase their fan base and to satisfy their current fans is to be creative, shake a few things up, put on a dynamic stage show, and make great music that everyone can relate to. The Band has been greatly influenced by such artists as, James Brown, Cameo, Mel Waiters, Prince, and The Time Band.
The Klassband had the honor to perform on the Blues Is Alright Tour with Mel Waiters, Bobby Blue Band, Sir Charles, Millie Jackson, and others. They have also opened shows for the legendary Frankie Beverly and Maze, The Temptations, and the world famous Earth, Wind, & Fire.
2016 promises to be an amazing year for The Original Klassband Brotherhood, great new music and a stage show that will not disappoint!
The Original Band members:
Wayne Bowman, Keyboards, Lead vocals
Curtis Knight, Bass guitar, Background vocals
Allen Curry, Keyboards, Background vocals
Derrick Thomas, Percussion/Pads, Background vocals
Morris Jefferson - One More Time
Levert - Rain
Levert - Rain
