America's Got Soul : Famous female Soul and RnB artists of the 20th Century
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
One Day I'll Fly Away - Vesta Williams (1984)
Vesta again with a song that is strongly associated with Randy Crawford. Written by Joe Sample. This is a great version!
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Need Someone To Love - Norma Jenkins - 1967
Norma Jenkins is an American Soul singer active from mid 60s to mid 70s.She started out with a group called The Dolls but signed to Buddha Records in 1975 as a solo singer. Nice powerful voice.
Jean Carne - "Don't Let It Go To Your Head" on Music Show 'Steel Pier' (...
Jean Carn ( or Carne) is a singer credited with a five octave range. She recorded mainly with Philadelphia International and TSOP its spinoff. Also did an album at Motown and some work with Atlantic. She was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement award in 2016 . Now 77 I heard do a very credible version of this song in 2021 at 74. She still looks great too!
MAXINE BROWN - GOTTA FIND A WAY
Maxine Brown, born in 1939, is a highly under rated Soul singer. she started out with small label Nomar, then moved to Wand, a Sceptre subsidiary where she duetted with Chuck Jackson on occasion.. Cissy Houston and the Sweet Inspirations sang backup for her and she was promoted by Ashford and Simpson. Also did work for Motown. She is now 84 and is listed as active from 1960 to 2019.
Maxine Brown-All in My Mind
Maxine again with a self penned number which charted high for her. Can certainly agree with that! Lovely voice. Great backing too.
Maxine Brown - One In A Million
Maxine live leaves me wondering why on earth was she not up with the Greats of the genre. Sadly so under rated.
Friday, April 26, 2024
Dance with Me (Remastered)
Been playing through some of my Carla Thomas material . This occurs on her 4 disc boxed set and is one of my favourites from her. Very romantic sentiment. She was one of Atlantic's earliest stars. A really great one I think.
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One Day I'll Fly Away - Vesta Williams (1984)
Vesta again with a song that is strongly associated with Randy Crawford. Written by Joe Sample. This is a great version!
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Joan Armatrading has been on the back burner of my list but let's rectify that! Great singer and guitarist as well. Always uses high qua...
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After a 5 month wait I am happy to say the Post Office found this waiting for me! A package containing Esther's Kudu Anthology and A bea...