RIBS TPTD: AWB, KC and the Sunshine Band, Hall & Oates…

January 24, 2008 by tgrundy
Filed under: Funk, Triple Play Thurs-Day, music, podcasts/mixes, soul 

So… what, exactly, *is* the “color of Soul”?

That’s the question that kept popping into my mind while cooking up this week’s RIBS mix. Of course the answer to that question is “all colors of the rainbow”, from the darkest ebony to the whitest white… and everything in between!

This week’s RIBS trio is a perfect example of that very point as we take a look at three groups that perfectly exemplify the lighter end of the Soul spectrum. “Lighter” only in the predominant pigmentation of most of the band members, but still very heavy on the “Soul” as far as the fine music that they play.

When I hear the music from these groups it always takes me back-in-the-day to my college years and working at the school radio station (not to mention all of the happenin’ parties I DJ’d on campus too!) The Average White Band (AWB) was anything but, and I have always loved the play on words that their names implies. These boys are flat out funky as they wanna be and can belt out a “turn the lights down low, up against the wall you all” slow ballad as well. KC and the Sunshine Band… love this group. Who out there didn’t jump out of their seat when the first few notes of “Get Down Tonight” started playing? Then again, I always have been a sucker for a group with a tight horn section. And Hall & Oates? For a group that is technically a Rock band, these boys have a lot of Soul! And ballads, did you say ballads? “Sarah Smile” and “She’s Gone” have been a part of many a memorable romantic evening! {smile}

So… let’s trip down here at the lighter end of the “Soul Rainbow” as I present to you:

  1. Average White Band
  2. KC and the Sunshine Band
  3. Hall & Oates

RIBS TPTD: AWB, KC and the Sunshine Band, Hall & Oates
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Playlist:

  1. Hall & Oates - Out Of Touch (extended) [Big Bam Boom]
  2. Average White Band - Oh Maceo [Soul Tattoo]
  3. KC and the Sunshine Band - Do It Good [Do it Good]
  4. Hall & Oates - Method Of Modern Love (extended) [Big Bam Boom]
  5. Average White Band - Do Ya Really [Soul Tattoo]
  6. KC and the Sunshine Band - I’m A Pushover [Do It Good]
  7. Hall & Oates - I Can’t Go For That [Starting All Over Again]
  8. Average White Band - If I Ever Lose This Heaven [Cut The Cake]
  9. KC and the Sunshine Band - Love Me [The Painter]
  10. Hall & Oates - She’s Gone [Starting All Over Again]
  11. Average White Band - Window To Your Soul [Soul Tattoo]
  12. KC and the Sunshine Band - I Get Lifted [KC & The Sunshine Band]
  13. Hall & Oates - Maneater [Legendary]
  14. Average White Band - Work To Do [Pickin' Up The Pieces]
  15. KC and the Sunshine Band - Wrap Your Arms Around Me [Part 3]
  16. Average White Band - Cut The Cake [All In Time]
  17. KC and the Sunshine Band - That’s The Way I Like It [KC & The Sunshine Band]
  18. KC and the Sunshine Band - Do You Feel Alright [Who Do You Love]

Enjoy!

And remember…
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7 Comments on RIBS TPTD: AWB, KC and the Sunshine Band, Hall & Oates…

  1. RIBS TPTD: AWB, KC and the Sunshine Band, Hall & Oates…-free music to download to mp3 on Thu, 24th Jan 2008 12:44 am

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  3. lis on Thu, 24th Jan 2008 3:03 am

    4. wow… i loooooooved me some hall & oates. and no you didn’t dig up kc and the sunshine band. cracking up! love the mix. you really through the podcast world for a loop! and that’s a good thang!

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  5. Vivrant Thang on Sun, 27th Jan 2008 1:45 am

    6. “Sarah Smile” and “She’s Gone” have been a part of many a memorable romantic evening!”

    Yes indeed! Sara Smile was the only blue eyed soul song on my Top 50 list. It was a battle between that and “A Love of Your Own.” Lawdamercy that’s some good music!

    I especially appreciate this mix because these groups have been on my radar outside of the few songs I know and love. There’s so much music from them that I haven’t discovered.

    And yes, I’m making a special request for you to do a retrospective because I know there is so much good stuff here that I’ve missed out on!

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