RIBS TPTD: Donald Byrd, R.I.P. part 1
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Donaldson Toussaint L’Ouverture Byrd II. Better known simply as "Donald Byrd".
Another one of the music artists I grew up listening to has moved on to Soul Heaven. This one is noteworthy for me as Donald Byrd was one of the two artists (George Benson and his “Bad Benson” album being the other one) that I credit with introducing me to that mysterious (at least at that time in my life) thing called “Jazz”.
This initial look at Dr. Byrd’s music will focus on the five albums he recorded for the Blue Note label between 1972 and 1976 and produced by the Mizell Brothers:
- Black Byrd (1972)
- Street Lady (1973)
- Stepping Into Tomorrow (1974)
- Places And Spaces (1975)
- Caricatures (1976)
This was the period when he moved away from the hard-bop jazz idiom and began to record what was to become known as “jazz-fusion” (a blending of jazz and rhythms & blues elements). The jazz purists hated it and were very critical of this move, but the albums were very successful commercially (AAMOF, the “Black Byrd” album became the highest selling album in the entire history of the Blue Note label) and opened up jazz music to a whole new audience.
OK. On to the music. This is RIBS and we remember Donald Byrd.
RIBS TPTD: Donald Byrd, R.I.P. part 1…
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Playlist:
- INTRO-Another Edition-2012 – TGrundy
- Flight Time [Black Byrd]
- Donald Byrd Part 1 INTRO – TGrundy
- Song Introduction – EJ Flavors
- Lansana’s Priestess [Street Lady]
- Places And Spaces [Places And Spaces]
- We Remember Donald Byrd – TGrundy
- Stepping Into Tomorrow [Stepping Into Tomorrow]
- (Fallin’ Like) Dominoes [Places And Spaces]
- Black Byrd [Black Byrd]
- You & The Music [Places And Spaces]
- Wind Parade [Places And Spaces]
- RIBS3 – Aka "RIBS" – TGrundy
- Sister Love [Street Lady]
- Think Twice [Stepping Into Tomorrow]
- Change (Makes You Want To Hustle) [Places And Spaces]
- We Remember Donald Byrd – TGrundy
- Onward ‘til Morning [Caricatures]
- Where Are We Going [Black Byrd]
- Return Of The King [Caricatures]
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RIBS TPTD: Save The Children…
Sometimes when the unexpected happens, such as the tragedy in Newtown, CT on Friday, December 14, 2012 it’s hard to cope and come to grips with your feelings. That’s where the power of music is so important, it can help you to deal with the hurt and the pain and hopefully start you on the path to recovery.
That’s what putting together this collection of songs has done for me. Maybe, if you feel like I do, it’ll do the same for you.
Most importantly though, remember, we have to SAVE THE CHILDREN…
RIBS TPTD: Save The Children…
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Playlist:
- INTRO-Another Edition-2012 – TGrundy
- Love’s In Need Of Love Today – Stevie Wonder
- A Prayer For Everybody/To Be Free – Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson
- God Bless The Child – Blood, Sweat and Tears
- Love Is The Key – Maze ft. Frankie Beverly
- Save The Children – Marlena Shaw
- Morning Children – Richard “Groove” Holmes
- Where Do The Children Play? – Take 6
- Eyes Of A Child – En Vogue
- RIBS3 – Aka “RIBS” – TGrundy
- Love Is Like A Newborn Child – Randy Crawford
- With A Childs Heart – Michael Jackson
- What About The Children? – Yolanda Adams
- Save The Children – Gil Scott-Heron
- Don’t Hurt Child – Laura Nyro
- Children Of The World United – Angela Bofill
- Evil - Stevie Wonder
- Save The Children Outro Drop – TGrundy
- Heroes – Commodores
- Greatest Love Of All – Whitney Houston
Cupid’s Hunt 2012: Moments/RGB, Delfonics & Main Ingredient, part 1
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For this edition of Cupid’s Hunt we’re going “Old School” with three soul groups from back in the day that were the soundtrack and backdrop for many, many romantic moments! The RIBS kitchen is proud to present to you…
The Moments, later known as Ray, Goodman & Brown
and…
This is some serious stuff, this is what music and harmony and great song writing is all about… listen and enjoy!
Cupid’s Hunt 2012: Moments/RGB-Delfonics-Main Ingredient, part 1
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Playlist: (song – artist – album)
RIBS Intro Another Edition/Cupid’s Hunt Edition – TGrundy
Moments/RGB-Delfonics-Main Ingredient Intro – TGrundy
Look At Me (French) – Moments – Look At Me
When You Get Right Down To It – Delfonics – La La Means I Love You
Of This I’m Sure – Main Ingredient – Rolling Down A Mountainside
Inside Of You – Ray, Goodman & Brown – Ray, Goodman & Brown
Cupid’s Hunt Generic Promo – Radio 95X
Delfonics Theme – Delfonics – Tell Me This Is A Dream
Spinning Around (I Must Be Falling In Love) – Main Ingredient – A Quiet Storm
Special Lady – Ray, Goodman & Brown – Ray, Goodman & Brown
La-La (Means I Love You) – Delfonics – La La Means I Love You
Girl Blue – Main Ingredient – Afrodisiac
Baby I’m A Want You – Moments – My Thing
Let Me Put Love Promo – TGrundy
Over and Over – Delfonics – The Delfonics
I Want To Make You Glad – Main Ingredient – Rolling Down A Mountainside
(Baby) Let’s Make Love Tonight – Ray, Goodman & Brown – Take It To The Limit
Somebody Loves You – Delfonics – Sound Of Sexy Soul
Rediscover Me – Main Ingredient – I Only Have Eyes For You
Cupid’s Hunt Love Makes The World Go ‘Round Promo – Angel Turner
Come Away With Me – Moments – Look At Me
I Gave To You – Delfonics – The Delfonics
You’ve Been My Inspiration – Main Ingredient – A Quiet Storm
With You – Moments – Moments With You
Going Out Of My Head – Delfonics – Sound Of Sexy Soul
Just Don’t Want To Be Lonely – Main Ingredient – Euphrates River
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RIBS TPTD: The California Mix, part 2…
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Well, we’re still on our California journey. I got so many great suggestions when I asked folks to help me think of some songs for a “California” mix a few weeks ago that they would all not fit into one podcast. In case you missed it, here is the link to “The California Mix, part 1”.
Now we can complete the journey as we present to you…
RIBS TPTD: The California Mix, part 2…
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(Playlist: (song – artist)
- RIBS Intro – TGrundy
- RIBS Intro to The California Mix, part 2 - TGrundy
- In Hollywood (Everybody Is A Star) – Village People
- Ain’t Nobody Straight In L.A. – Miracles
- Why I Came To California – Leon Ware
- California Sunset – Originals
- RIBS Promo “So Good Echo” – TGrundy
- Do You Know The Way To San Jose – Dionne Warwick
- Sausalito – Grover Washington, Jr.
- Gold – John Stewart
- Cali California – Snoop Dogg
- California Love – Tupac Shukur
- I Got To Get To California – Marvin Gaye
- Fave RIBS Promo – Fave
- Travelin’ To California – Albert King
- Leroy’s Latin Lament Medley – WAR
- (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay – Otis Redding
- California Girl – Eddie Floyd
- RIBS Promo “AKA RIBS” – TGrundy
- Redwood Beach – MFSB
- San Francisco Lights – Bobbi Humphrey
- God Bless The Child – George Benson & Al Jarreau
- I Left My Heart In San Francisco – Tony Bennett
Again, a special “Thank you!” to my friends and music lovers on Facebook and Google+ for their great “California” song suggestions.
Promo/I.D. drops by Fave & "Mr. Brilliant” {smile}
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: The California Mix, part 1…
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Ah, Life. Finding oneself. Journeys into the unknown. Journeys of excitement. Journeys of anticipation. And, above all… journeys of knowledge and discovery.
Someone very near and dear to my heart has recently ventured out onto just such a journey and, at this point, the journey has taken them to California. And so, that is the inspiration for these latest two mixes from the RIBS Kitchen. Part 1 is this week with Part 2 to follow nest week (God willing and if the creek don’t rise… {smile})
So… pack your bags, fill up the gas tank (Yes, we’re driving. After all the best journeys of discovery are experienced by traveling the open road), point the car West and follow the setting sun as we present to you…
RIBS TPTD: The California Mix, part 1…
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(Playlist: (song – artist)
- RIBS Intro – TGrundy
- RIBS Intro to The California Mix, part 1 - TGrundy
- Rebirth – Coke Escovedo
- Route 66 – Ray Charles
- Look At California – Maze ft. Frankie Beverly
- Hotel California – Al B. Sure
- Where’s California – Teena Marie
- California 1 – Con Funk Shun
- Route 101 – Herb Alpert
- RIBS Promo “AKA RIBS” – TGrundy
- San Francisco – Village People
- Polk Street Carnival – Mandrill
- California My Way – Main Ingredient
- Fave RIBS Promo – Fave
- California Dreaming – Wes Montgomery
- Santa Cruzin’ – Grover Washington, Jr.
- California Soul – Marlena Shaw
- It Never Rains In Southern California – Tony Toni Tone
- Mr. Fresh RIBS Promo #1 – Mr. Fresh
- San Francisco Bay – Lee Oskar
- RIBS Outro to The California Mix, part 1 - TGrundy
- Home – Stephanie Mills
Special “Thank you!” to my friends and music lovers on Facebook and Google+ for their great “California” song suggestions. You all helped make this even better than I initially imagined (not to mention that’s why there’s a Part 1 and a Part 2… {smile})
Promo/I.D. drops by Fave & Mr. Fresh (“Thanks!”)
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: Summer Heat – A Warm Summer Night…
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Ahhhhh… sunshine, cool breezes, warm temperatures, Summer is here at last!
Sorry, to have been so quiet around here the past few months, but sometimes that’s how life goes. I’m sure you all know what I mean. However, no matter how long the sabbatical, it’s always nice to find my way back here again and share the joy of music with you.
Not gonna chat long, cause I want you to get right to the music, BUT I did want to give a shout –out to one of my brothers in podcasting, DarrenKeith, of the great My Love For Music blog and podcasts. Just listen to the intro and that will explain why… {smile}
OK! Let’s get to part 3 of the RIBS 2011 “summer” mixes. Part 3? Yep. If you recall the first two parts of this series were posted back in February during the coldest, most miserable winter I can remember living through in a long, long time. In case ya missed them, here is the link:
RIBS TPTD: Summer Heat – Too Hot, parts 1 & 2
The first parts were mostly up-tempo, party mixes; just perfect for those summertime cookouts and gatherings. Now, part 3 is for when you want to just enjoy the beauty of the sunset, the warm, gentle breezes and just chill out with an appropriate beverage or two. Of course, a nice warm body to share these with wouldn’t hurt either! {smile}
Now, let’s all sit back and enjoy…
RIBS TPTD: Summer Heat – A Warm Summer Night…
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(Playlist: (song – artist)
- RIBS Intro – TGrundy
- RIBS “Weather Report” (Wrap Yourself In Black Satin) – TGrundy
- Breezin’ – George Benson & Al Jarreau
- Summer – Kool & The Gang
- Summer Madness – Kool & The Gang
- Long Hot Summer Night – James ‘JT’ Taylor
- DKW-RIBS Promo “Soulful Edition” – DarrenKeith
- Summer Days – Angela Bofill
- A Warm Summer Night – Chic
- Summer Love – Deja (formerly Aurra)
- RIBS Promo “AKA RIBS” – TGrundy
- Summer In The City – Quincy Jones
- Under The Boardwalk – The Drifters
- Along The Shore – Barrabas
- On The Beach (In The Summertime) – 5th Dimension
- Summer Of Our Love – Bar Kays
- In The Summertime – Michael Henderson
- Summer Rain – Carl Thomas
- EJ-RIBS Promo “Corn Liquor” – EJ Flavors
- Body Heat – Quincy Jones
- Summer Breeze – George Benson & Al Jarreau
- Barefoot On The Beach – Michael Franks
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 2011: THE HUNT CONTINUES!
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It ain’t over yet… the Hunt CONTINUES! Another great event for our 4th consecutive year, but we’re not satisfied yet. That’s why we’re continuing the BIG Event all week long through the 3-day President’s Day holiday weekend! Check out the RIBS post, Cupid’s Hunt 2011: The Hunt Has Begun!, for links to all 26 mixes available so far…
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