Blase' aka Michael Lizzmore

Blase'

Welcome ... it's Science of Soul time once again! Old Skool affair this week! The Featured Artist is a New York soul soul singer called Blase'  (pronounced 'Blah-Zah' ) aka Michael Lizzmore with two classics from this man that I think you will enjoy. Check out his biography at the foot of the page. Some sad news this week, it has just been announced that Reginald McArthur lead singer of Birmingham Alabama legends The Controllers as passed, I send my sincere condolences to his family and fellow group members, I'll remember to pay a tribute on next weeks show.

For my Detroit folks it as just been announced that The O'Jays and Gladys Knight will be performing at the Fox theatre in August .. think that's gonna be helluva show, don't miss that one. Remember The O'Jays will be in the UK for a one-off date in July. Had a chance to catch Chairmen of the Board ft Ken Knox in concert last week, and what a great show it was. Remember to check out there current album "Words Left Unsaid" it's a real gem. OK sit back and let's take a trip back because it's Old Skool time.

Sunday's playlist for 6-05-2018
Hour One
The Spinners - Since I Been Gone
Frank McComb ft Maysa - Labelled As Love
Morris Jefferson - One More Time
Pheel Smith - Girl Next Door
Sir Charles Jones - Hello Mother
Undisputed Truth - Girl Your Alright
Al James & New Rhythm Band - Give Me Up
Men At Large - First Day
Blase' Michael Lizzmore - Ooh Wee
Blase' Michael Lizzmore - Promise That You'll Wait
Carolyn Crawford - Just Gotta Be More Careful
Bigg Robb - Keep On Steppin'



Hour Two
Zaki H Shabazz - You Make Me Better
Facts Of Life - Love Is The Final Truth
The Escorts - I Can't Stand To See You Cry
Maurice J - Devoted To You
The Polyester Players - Pimpin' Ain't Easy
Joe - Mary Jane
Avant - Don't Take Your Love Away
Fat Larry's Band - How Good Is Love
The Dells - Let The Feelings Talk To You
Grace Little/The Dells - Somebody's Gotta Move
Black Ivory - You & I  

Michael Lizzmore's biography:-

Singer/songwriter, Mr. Lizzmore, was born in Florida and now resides in Forest Hills, New York. As a boy, Mr.Lizzmore knew his life's mission was to be a singer after he placed 3rd in a local singing contest. His mother gifted him with a record by Jackie Wilson. Being his biggest fan, she was front and center clapping and cheering as he belted out his professional-sounding rendition of Jackie Wilson's songs at home. As soon as she caught wind of it, like any real "momager" would, she entered him in the Ted Mack Amateur Contest.

The first true soul singer on the Capitol Records label, he first burst upon the airwaves in the soulful 70’s with the heart-pounding, legendary classic Promise That You’ll Wait. Crying out from the depths of his soul, he implores his woman to promise to wait for him after he goes off to war. I was the arranger and conductor on that session. I, also, wrote for him and did other sessions including a song that he did as a tribute to Jackie Wilson. After his stint at Capitol Records he stepped out with the song Never Tasted Sugar Any Sweeter with music by Brooklyn's own Crown Heights Affair.

This 4-time winner of the original “Showtime at the Apollo” is stepping out of the shadows to thrill and mesmerize you with the seductive, Hypnotized, a tune he penned giving props to the late, great Linda Jones (who, ironically, scored big with her most popular hit Hypnotized). He'll be heading back to the studio soon, with his Son Mikha-El, to record new songs.

Courtesy of Horace Ott (Arranger/Songwriter/Musician/Conductor) 
Blasé Michael Lizzmore, Capricorn
(Blase'is pronounced Blah-zay')