RIBS TPTD: A Funky Christmas 2009…

Hey! Good to see ya back again. I hope you have been enjoying our “Sounds of the Season” here on Rhythms In Black Satin.

Before I get to rambling on about our third “Xmas RIBS” mix for 2009 let me just say that I do so very much appreciate you and all the readers and listeners of this site for popping in here and letting me share my love of music with you. May you and your loved ones have a safe, healthy and happy holiday season!

Now… on to the mix.

If you’ve been following RIBS around this time of year you know that I like to make Christmas mixes that are a little different. As much as I like all of the holiday music that the season brings, the one thing I dislike is hearing the same old standards over and over again in the weeks leading up to the big day. So back in 2007 I started doing my own take on Christmas putting together mixes featuring some great Soul/R&B, Jazz, Blues and Gospel that don’t usually get played very often. It’s been a lot of fun and everybody seems to like them a lot.

On today’s buffet table I’m serving up an uptempo Xmas mix called “A Funky Christmas 2009″. This is a bookend to the first mix of this type that you can find here. The Christmas holiday is a joyous occasion, time for visiting family and friends, relaxing and… partying! And a little funky Christmas music mix is just the thing to get it started!

Merry Christmas everybody!

RIBS TPTD: A Funky Christmas 2009

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Playlist: (song – artist – album [time])

1. Stoned Soul Christmas - Binky Griptite [3:21]
2. Xtina’s Christmas (Interlude) - Christina Aguilera - My Kind of Christmas [1:32]
3. Christmas Time - Christina Aguilera - My Kind of Christmas [4:01]
4. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Gary Chapman - Christmas On The Border [3:22]
5. Chestnutz (a.k.a. The Christmas Song) - Bootsy Collins - Christmas Is 4 Ever [5:05]
6. Merry Christmas Baby - The Four Tops - Merry Christmas [5:06]
7. Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! - Aaron Neville - Aaron Neville’s Soulful Christmas [2:22]
8. Ain’t No Chimneys - Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings [2:20]
9. The Little Drummer Boy - The Temptations - A Motown Christmas, Vol. 2 [4:14]
10. Happy Kwanzaa - Teddy Pendergrass - This Christmas I’d Rather have Love [5:12]
11. Every Time Christmas Comes Around - Michael McDonald - This Christmas [3:34]
12. White Christmas - The Whispers - Happy Holidays To You [3:29]
13. Soulful Christmas - Faith Evans - The Best Christmas Album [3:07]
14. What Christmas Means To Me - Mandisa - It’s Christmas [3:03]
15. Jesus Is The Reason For The Season - Kirk Franklin [5:45]
16. This Year - Christina Aguilera - My Kind of Christmas [4:13]
17. It’s Christmas - The Whispers - Christmas Moments [5:15]
18. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Jackson 5 - A Motown Christmas [2:23]
19. Hark! The herald Angels Sing - Musiq Soulchild - A Philly Soul Christmas [4:50]
20. Funky Funky Christmas - New Kids On The Block [4:44]
21. Holiday - Rahsaan Patterson - The Ultimate Gift [4:30]

Have you missed any of the RIBS mixes we’ve posted? If you have there is now an easy way to catch up on what we’ve been up to. Just go check out the new RIBS Archives Page to see a very easy to read listing of every post (and music mix) we’ve uploaded to the site.

Enjoy!

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RIBS TPTD: “This Christmas” - A Baker’s Dozen…

Alright, time for Round #2…

The second (of three) “Sounds of the Season” Xmas mixes we’re serving up for you here at Rhythms In Black Satin is called, “This Christmas” - A Baker’s Dozen.

This one is a little different, so let me explain what you will be listening to.

Last year someone asked me what my favorite Christmas song was and without hesitation (as I always do) I answered “Every Year, Every Christmas” by Luther. My second favorite though is the classic “Merry Christmas, Baby” originally done by Charles Brown. Like many of the classic Christmas tunes that have been around for years, there are many, many versions of this song from Blues to Rock and everything in between. Well, my curiosity got the better of me and I decided I would try to put together a mix of 13 (that’s where the “baker’s dozen” part of the title comes from) different versions of the song without it being so boring that you’d run from the room screaming! {smile} Surprisingly (or maybe not so surprisingly) it came out pretty good and a lot of folks really enjoyed it.

Well… since that turned out so well I thought I would go back and try it again with another Christmas favorite of mine. This time I chose Donny Hathaway’s 1970 classic “This Christmas” (number 3 on my personal list of all-time fav Xmas songs) as the subject of our baker’s dozen format.

OK, that’s the explanation. Now let’s get on with the music. It’s RIBS, baby! It’s Xmas RIBS! It’s…
RIBS TPTD: “This Christmas” - A Baker’s Dozen

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Playlist: (song – artist – album [time])

1. This Christmas - Donny Hathaway - Ultimate Soul Christmas [3:32]
2. This Christmas - Four Tops - Merry Christmas [4:32]
3. This Christmas - Destiny’s Child - 8 Days Of Christmas [3:38]
4. This Christmas (instrumental) - Gerald Albright - Making Spirits Bright: A Smooth Jazz Christmas [3:27]
5. This Christmas (A cappella) - Boyz II Men - Winter/Reflections [3:45]
6. This Christmas - Abbey Lincoln - Jazz For Joy [4:42]
7. Dis-Christmiss (a.k.a. This Christmas) - Bootsy Collins - Christmas Is 4 Ever [3:27]
8. This Christmas (instrumental) - Frank McComb - Mo Jazz Christmas [4:19]
9. This Christmas - Vonda Shepard - Ally McBeal: A Very Ally Christmas [3:51]
10. This Christmas (instrumental) - Spyro Gyra - A Night Before Christmas [5:49]
11. This Christmas - The Whispers - Happy Holidays To You [4:19]
12. This Christmas - The Temptations - Give Love At Christmas [4:19]
13. This Christmas - Yutaka - A GRP Christmas [4:00]

Have you missed any of the RIBS mixes we’ve posted? If you have there is now an easy way to catch up on what we’ve been up to. Just go check out the new RIBS Archives Page to see a very easy to read listing of every post (and music mix) we’ve uploaded to the site.

Enjoy!

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RIBS TPTD: A Soulful Christmas 2009

Hey everybody, I’M BACK!!!

Well… it has been a “minute” since we’ve served up a new dish here at Rhythms In Black Satin, actually about 8 weeks to tell the truth of the matter. Sorry for the unexpected and extended hiatus, but things IRL did not permit me the time to devote my little spot here. hopefully the worse is behind me now and we can get back to our regular weekly get togethers from here on out.

Even with the time challenges I’ve been dealing with one of the things I wanted to make sure I did was post some new Christmas mixes or “Sounds of the Season” as I like to call ‘em around here in celebration of the Christmas holiday. I’ve been doing this for the past two Christmases and I did not want to miss doing it again this year. BTW, you can check out the mixes from 2007 and 2008 by clicking on the ARCHIVES PAGE link in the Navigation bar at the top of the page or, even easier click the Xmas Category link here.

OK! I have three Xmas 2009 mixes that I’ve cooked up for the Return of RIBS today. Our first one is called A Soulful Christmas 2009.

This mix is a continuation of the first “A Soulful Christmas” mix that we published back in 2007. As I described it back then it’s “a real pleasing mix of some traditional and original Christmas tunes from some of our favorite Soul artists”. The 2009 version includes soulful sounds from folks like The Four Tops, Rahsaan Patterson, The Whispers, Luther Vandross, Keith Sweat and Joe just to name a few.

It’s been a long time a comin’ but I am so very happy to be setting the buffet table once again with a fresh batch of RIBS for you to enjoy. It’s Christmas time that most wonderful time of the year! Time to enjoy some sounds of the season, RIBS style as we present to you…

RIBS TPTD: A Soulful Christmas 2009

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Playlist: (song – artist – album [time])

1. Mrs. Christmas - The Whispers - Christmas Moments [3:34]
2. Christmas Day - Frank McComb - CD Single [4:17]
3. This Gift - 98 Degrees - This Christmas [4:06]
4. What Child Is This - Vanessa Williams - Star Bright [3:52]
5. Christmas Bell Medley (Silver Bells/Carol Of The Bells/ Caroling, Caroling) - Mandisa - It’s Christmas [5:06]
6. A Kiss For Christmas - Luther Vandross - This Is Christmas [4:12]
7. Christmas In New York - Joe - Home Is The Essence Of Christmas [3:20]
8. This Time Of Year - Kenny Lattimore - Jermaine Dupri Presents 12 Soulful Nights of Christmas [4:47]
9. Winter Wonderland - The Funk Brothers - A Motown Christmas, Vol. 2 [2:02]
10. Winter Wonderland - Take 6 - We Wish You A Merry Christmas [2:39]
11. Xmas On Soul (ft Snoop Dogg) - J. Black - Christmas In Tha Dogghouse [4:04]
12. This Is The Season - Rahsaan Patterson - The Ultimate Gift [2:21]
13. Christmas Delight - The Four Tops - Merry Christmas [3:48]
14. Christmas Is Here - Donna Summer - Home For The Holidays [3:23]
15. Let It Snow - Boyz II Men - Christmas Interpretations [4:11]
16. Merry Christmas To You - The Four Tops - Merry Christmas [4:07]
17. Once A Year - Keith Sweat - A Christmas Of Love [3:34]
18. Every Day Should Be Christmas - NeeNa Lee - Jermaine Dupri Presents 12 Soulful Nights of Christmas [4:08]
19. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - The Whispers - Happy Holidays To You [4:00]
20. Sharing Christmas - Ashanti - Ashanti’s Christmas [4:14]
21. ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas - The Four Tops - Merry Christmas [6:28]

Have you missed any of the RIBS mixes we’ve posted? If you have there is now an easy way to catch up on what we’ve been up to. Just go check out the new RIBS Archives Page to see a very easy to read listing of every post (and music mix) we’ve uploaded to the site.

Enjoy!

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Cupid’s Hunt: Countdown To Love…

Just in case you have not heard yet, Cupid’s Hunt, is only a few days away! On Saturday, February 14, 2009 over a dozen podcasters will release music mixes on their sites in celebration of the day of Love… Valentine’s Day.

The excitement is starting to build, I hope you are ready for the explosion of love music that is going to be set off on that day! Check back here at Rhythms In Black Satin, your official Cupid’s Hunt Headquarters, on Friday and throughout the day on Saturday for updates on the releases and links to all of the mixes on the participating sites.

RIBS TPTD: A “Gospel” Christmas…

One last “Sounds of the Season” mix from RIBS for the 2008 holidays.

I was actually trying to finish this one in time for posting on Christmas Day but with all of the family activities (and “honey-do” *smile*) of the 24th and 25th I just ran out of time. And yeah I know, I know what some of ya’ll are saying… geesh, TGrundy, it’s after Christmas, enough with the Christmas music already.

To that I say… haven’t we all, at one time or another, said and/or felt we wish it could be Christmas everyday?

Also, don’t let the word “gospel” in the mix title fool you. While not exactly the Kirk Franklin “Stomp” type of gospel, the mix is far from the more traditional Mahalia Jackson gospel sound also (I say that with absolutely NO DISRESPECT towards Mahalia, one of the greatest gospel singers that ever lived) With 1 or 2 exceptions the majority of the selections in the mix fall in the Contemporary Gospel category as there are selections from Whitney Houston, Ray Charles, BeBe and CeCe Winans, Mary Mary and Sandra Crouch and many more.

So, for the Sunday after Christmas here in 2008 RIBS presents to you:

A “Gospel” Christmas

RIBS TPTD: A Gospel Christmas
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(Oh and for some additional gospel Christmas goodness check out my man Fresh over on the Vibes and Scribes blog. He put together a very nice Xmas mix called, Smooth Merry CHRISTmas from the Sunday Soundtrack, that I’m sure you would enjoy also)

Playlist: (song - artist [time])

1. Joy To The World - Georgia Mass Choir/Whitney Houston [4:40]
2. Oh Happy Day - Harlem Gospel Singers [5:00]
3. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Beverly Crawford & Mike-E [4:19]
4. Hallelujah Chorus - Donald Alfred [4:10]
5. Go Tell It On The Mountain - Jackie Reddick [3:45]
6. Little Drummer Boy - Ray Charles [6:33]
7. Away In A Manger - Tomaaz Vinson [3:15]
8. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear - Z-da James [4:25]
9. Silent Night - BeBe and CeCe Winans [5:26]
10. California Christmas - Mary Mary [3:12]
11. Last Month Of The Year - The Blind Boys of Alabama [3:03]
12. I Saw Three Ships - unknown [4:41]
13. O Holy Night - Bob Bailey [3:30]
14. What Child Is This? - Mark Baldwin & Mark Douthit [3:39]
15. The First Noel - Bebe and Cece Winans [6:05]
16. Angels We Have Heard On High - Sandra Crouch [4:27]
17. Somebody Bigger Than You and I - Johnny Gill [4:42]
18. Once In Royal David’s City/Away In A Manger - unknown [5:10]
19. Who Would Imagine A King - Whitney Houston [3:31]

Enjoy!

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RIBS TPTD: A “Jazzy” Christmas 2…

The “Sounds of the Season” from RIBS… continues!

Of all the different types Christmas music I enjoy at this time of year, the jazz versions are my favorite. Last year I made my first “Jazzy Christmas” mix. You can find that one here:

RIBS TPTD: A “Jazzy” Xmas

Well, it just wouldn’t seem right not to make another one this year. As a matter of fact, I think that you can probably expect a new “Jazzy Christmas” mix every year at this time for as long as this blog is around (which I hope is a long time! *smile*).

Let’s see… this time we have Spyro Gyra, Take 6, Tony Bennett, Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass, Dave Brubeck, Al Jarreau, Wynton Marsalis plus many more among the artists that make up the mix. Time to relax and get a little “jazzy” with your holiday celebration as this go ’round we present to you:

“A ‘Jazzy’ Christmas 2″

RIBS TPTD: A Jazzy Christmas 2
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Playlist: (song - artist [time])

1. Christmasville Fanfare - Mannheim Steamroller [0:39]
2. Carol Of The Bells - Spyro Gyra [4:37]
3. Silent Night - Take 6 [3:31]
4. My Favorite Things - Tony Bennett [2:55]
5. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Boney James [4:37]
6. Jingle Bells - Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass [3:11]
7. We Three Kings of Orient Are - Miles Davis/David Sanborn [4:43]
8. Gloria In Excelsis - Al Jarreau [4:35]
9. Amen! - Take 6 [3:35]
10. Joy To The World - Dave Brubeck [2:55]
11. O Tannenbaum - Stanley Clarke/George Duke/Everette [6:16]
12. I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm - Tony Bennett [3:31]
13. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Jimmy Smith [4:19]
14. The Little Drummer Boy - Mannheim Steamroller [4:12]
15. Oh! He Is Christmas - Take 6 [4:01]
16. Pure Imagination - Mark Turner [6:32]
17. Carol Of The Bells - Nancy Wilson [6:28]
18. This Christmas - Spyro Gyra [5:49]
19. Deck The Halls/The Twelve Days Of Christmas - Kenny G. [3:01]
20. O Come All Ye Faithful - Wynton Marsalis [1:37]
21. O Come All Ye Faithful - Take 6 [2:22]

Enjoy!

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RIBS TPTD: “Merry Christmas, Baby” - A Baker’s Dozen…

More “Sounds of the Season” from RIBS!

Today we’re doing something a little different. You may like it or hate it, we’ll have to see…

I’ve been asked by a few folks this month what my favorite Christmas song is, and I’ve answered without hesitation Luther Vandross’ “Every Year, Every Christmas”. However, my second favorite Christmas song is the subject of our mix today, the Christmas classic, “Merry Christmas, Baby”. Originally done by Charles Brown this song has been covered by just about EVERYBODY it seems whenever they perform a set of Christmas music.

So… I got to thinkin’ one day, “Just how many versions of this song are there?” Well, the answer is: “A lot!” *smile*

Now, often a DJ will take a couple of versions of a song, the original and a cover version and play them back to back so you can contrast and compare them to one another. Well today we’re taking 13 (that’s the “baker’s dozen” part of the title) and presenting them to you all in one mix. Yeah, yeah I know sounds kinda boring doesn’t it. Well, I’ve labored long and hard to find versions that were different enough so that it wouldn’t be repetitive, BUT… you have to be the judge of that.

Without further ado, RIBS’ Sounds of the Season presents to you:

“Merry Christmas, Baby” - A Baker’s Dozen!

RIBS TPTD: Merry Christmas, Baby - A Baker’s Dozen
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Playlist: (song - artist [time])                     

1. Merry Christmas, Baby - Charles Brown [4:49]
2. Merry Christmas, Baby - Otis Redding [2:29]
3. Merry Christmas, Baby - Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers [4:58]
4. Merry Christmas, Baby - Don Patterson [6:01]
5. Merry Christmas, Baby - Stevie Wonder/Wyclef Jean [5:23]
6. Merry Christmas, Baby - Etta James [6:08]
7. Merry Christmas, Baby - Bootsy Collins [4:30]
8. Merry Christmas, Baby - Lou Rawls [2:31]
9. Merry Christmas, Baby - Booker T. & The MGs [3:18]
10. Merry Christmas, Baby - Bruce Springsteen [4:56]
11. Merry Christmas, Baby - Christina Aguilera [5:44]
12. Merry Christmas, Baby - O’Jays [4:29]
13. Merry Christmas, Baby - Natalie Cole [3:23]

Enjoy!

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