RIBS TPTD: Duos & Duets, part 1…
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Hey! Good to see you again. I’ve got something really nice on the RIBS buffet table for ya this week.
One of the musical things I’ve always been very fond of are Duos (2-person groups) and Duets (solo artists that collaborate on a single song or, in some cases, an entire album). So I decided to pull a few of my favorites together and whip them up for a RIBS mix. Problem is I was having some trouble at first coming up enough songs for a full mix, so I put out an A.P.B. on Twitter to see if anyone of the wonderful folks in my community had some suggestions. As usual they came through, and in one instance came through BIG TIME!
At this time, before I start rambling on and on {smile}, I would like to send out a heartfelt “Thank You!” to Trelly for her help, assistance and inspiration in preparing the RIBS this week. AAMOF, I’ve given her the title of Co-Chef for this mix. This lady sent me an extensive list of songs and artists that really got me going in the right direction. BTW, if you are an up and coming and/or independent artist or group you need to get to know this lady. Trelly is the co-founder of One Nation Under The Soul Shack (ONUTSS) an indie soul promotion company. Check them out. Highly Recommended!
Also, let me send “greetings and salutations” to another Twitter contributor to the D&D mix for this week, SoulUK. If you are looking for an interesting site with quality information about soul music, the Soul:UK website is well worth a visit.
You know I got so energized by the song suggestions I was getting from my online Fam that I really started digging around in my collection and researching things online at a feverish pitch. But, I think I may have gone a little overboard though. You see, when I finally stopped and analyzed all of the music I found out I had over 8 hours worth of music. Oh boy! Since a single mix (that will fit on a CD) is only 80 minutes, that would mean that a lot of good stuff would have to be left out. I really didn’t want to do that so I thought it would be a good idea to have a “Duos & Duets” day on RIBS every month (at least for the rest of the year) so we could get a listen to all of this great music. Trelly agreed {smile} and it was decided that the D&D mix will be a regular feature on RIBS every last Thursday of the month.
OK! Let’s get on to the music, as we present to you…
RIBS TPTD: Duos & Duets, part 1…
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Playlist: (song – artist – album [time])
- Ain’t No Mountain High Enough (Duet with Tammi Terrell) - Marvin Gaye - Marvin Gaye Collection [2:27]
- High Rise – Ashford & Simpson - High Rise [5:30]
- Never Knew Love Like This (Duet with Cherrelle) - Alexander O’Neal – Hearsay [5:11]
- Baby I’m Scared Of You - Womack And Womack - Love Wars [5:38]
- My Mistake (Was To Love You) [Duet with Diana Ross] - Marvin Gaye - Diana & Marvin [2:57]
- This Love Of Ours - A Taste Of Honey - A Taste Of Honey [3:33]
- Hope That We Can Be Together Soon (Teddy Pendergrass/Sharon Paige Duet) - Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - To Be True [3:43]
- Can’t We Fall In Love Again (Duet with Michael Henderson) - Phyllis Hyman - Can’t We Fall In Love Again [5:17]
- Here We Go (Duet with Peabo Bryson) - Minnie Riperton - The Best Of Minnie Riperton [4:05]
- Perfect Combination (Duet with Johnny Gill) - Stacy Lattisaw - Perfect Combination [4:09]
- If This World Were Mine (Duet With Cheryl Lynn) - Luther Vandross - Love, Luther [5:24]
- Endless Love (Duet with Diana Ross) - Lionel Richie - The Definitive Collection [4:26]
- Happy (Duet with Teena Marie) - Rick James - Throwin’ Down [5:29]
- The Love We Had Stays On My Mind (Duet with Brenda Lee Eagar) - Jerry Butler – The Love We Have, The Love We Had - [4:05]
- How Do You Keep The Music Playing (Duet with Patti Austin) - James Ingram – It’s Your Night [4:17]
- Love Changes (Duet with Meli’sa Morgan) – Kashif - Love Changes [4:45]
- Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This (Duet with Rachelle Farrell) - Will Downing - Love’s The Place To Be [6:26]
- I (Who Have Nothing) [Duet with Donny Hathaway] - Roberta Flack - Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway [5:02]
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: More Randy Crawford…
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Hey, welcome back, again. Another week (O.K., O.K., it’s actually been 2 weeks) and another edition of RIBS… a.k.a. “Rhythms In Black Satin”… a.k.a. “The Taste of Music to Satisfy Your Soul!” {smile}
Anyway… I have a confession to make, I’m suffering from an addiction. No, not THAT kind! (geez, what kind of a person do you think I am? On second thought, do me a favor, don’t answer that question {smile}) O.K. now, where was I… oh yeah, my confession. Yep, I have to confess I am hopelessly hooked/addicted/over the edge and I’m not exactly sure when it will end.
Actually, maybe some of you fine music lovers have suffered from the same thing I am currently experiencing. As a matter of fact, I’m sure you have. Alright, let me explain. You see sometimes when I’m futzing around in the RIBS kitchen having a good ol’ time mixing up this and mixing up that for the latest recipe, I get hooked on one of the ingredients. And even after the RIBS come out of the oven and are placed on the buffet table for the week, I still have a craving for one particular ingredient I used to make those RIBS with. I just can’t seem to get enough of it, no matter how much I consume.
This is what has been happening to me for the past couple of weeks. If you recall, two weeks ago I cooked up a very tasty batch of RIBS (IMHO) that featured Patrice Rushen, Stephanie Mills & Randy Crawford. Ever since then I’ve fallen in love with Randy Crawford all over again (just like I did when I first heard her on the Crusaders’ smash hit “Street Life” back in 1979!) It got so bad that while listening to the Patrice-Stephanie-Randy mix I found myself skipping over the Stephanie and Patrice cuts repeatedly to listen to the Randy Crawford songs in the mix. Oh boy!
Well, in an effort to cure myself of this addiction or, even better, to get you addicted also so you can “suffer” along with me {smile} this week I just had to cook up a complete mix with just Randy on it. Ahhhhhhh, I just love this woman’s voice and enjoy listening to her sing.
So… as Diana so eloquently put it, “If there’s a cure for this, I don’t want it!” Join me and let us “suffer” along together as I present to you…
RIBS TPTD: More Randy Crawford…
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Playlist: (song – album [time])
- Can’t Stand The Pain – Abstract Emotions
[6:07]
- I’ll Be Around – Naked and True
[3:52]
- Rich And Poor – Rich and Poor
[4:25]
- Who’s Crying Now – Through the Eyes of Love
[4:33]
- The Glow Of Love - Naked and True
- Forget Me Nots – Naked and True
- Rainy Night In Georgia – The Very Best of Randy Crawford
[4:11]
- Give Me The Night (Chill Night Mix) – Erotic Lounge, Vol. 2
[4:47]
- Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door – Rich and Poor
- Secret Combination – Secret Combination
[3:20]
- Everybody’s Talking - Feeling Good
[3:54]
- We Had A Love So Strong - Windsong
[2:50]
- Your Precious Love – Best of Randy Crawford
[5:40]
- Love Is – Rich and Poor
- Save Your Love For Me – Feeling Good
- Lovetown - Feeling Good
- This Is The Love – Rich and Poor
- Cajun Moon – Naked and True
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: Patrice, Stephanie & Randy…
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Hey, welcome back to another edition of Rhythms In Black Satin… a.k.a. “RIBS”! Thank you for stopping by and letting me share some of my musical interests with you.
Life over at the RIBS kitchen has been a little… um, “interesting” (yeah, that’s a good word to use) lately. Not bad stuff mind you, but not entirely good stuff… just “interesting” stuff that has to be dealt with. I’m sure some of you out there know exactly what I mean, the rest of you, well, if you live long enough then you’ll know too. {smile}
Well, it’s been a while but today’s mix is in the traditional RIBS “Triple Play Thurs-Day” format… take three music artists, mix ‘em up, throw ‘em in the oven, bake on low to medium heat over several hours (basting often and liberally, of course) and when the timer goes off we have a nice, tender, tasty mix of RIBS! As we like to say ‘round here, it’s the “Taste of music, to satisfy your soul.”
Our ingredients today are three ladies that were hot back in the late 70’s and throughout most of the 80’s. Unfortunately, like a lot of our great soul music, you don’t here a lot about or from these three today. However, they are still with us and going strong and I thought I would take a look back at their body of work and bring it to your attention.
Our RIBS TPTD trio today is…
O.K., I’ve rambled enough, time to get to the music. Remember, when it comes to the RIBS… eat all you want, I’ll just make more! {smile}
RIBS TPTD: Patrice, Stephanie & Randy…
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Playlist: (song – artist – album [time])
- Haven’t You Heard - Patrice Rushen – Pizzazz [6:42]
- Wish That You Were Mine - Stephanie Mills - Sweet Sensation [4:09]
- Letter Full Of Tears - Randy Crawford – Windsong [3:13]
- Forget Me Nots - Patrice Rushen - Straight From The Heart [4:35]
- Put Your Body In It - Stephanie Mills - The Rare Essentials [5:59]
- Street Life (12′ jazz version) - Crusaders w/Randy Crawford – Street Life [7:31]
- Sweetest Taboo - Patrice Rushen – Signature [5:21]
- Home - Stephanie Mills – Home [5:27]
- I Got Myself a Happy Song - Randy Crawford - Raw Silk [3:03]
- Settle For My Love - Patrice Rushen – Pizzazz [5:11]
- You And I - Stephanie Mills - What Cha Gonna Do With My Lovin’ [4:43]
- Cigarette In The Rain - Randy Crawford - Rich And Poor [4:01]
- Hurry Up This Way Again - Patrice Rushen – Signature [6:02]
- (You’re Puttin’) A Rush On Me - Stephanie Mills - Best Of Stephanie Mills [5:48]
- Wrap-U-Up - Randy Crawford - Rich And Poor [4:31]
- Rio De Janiero Blue - Randy Crawford & Joe Sample - Feeling Good [5:07]
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: “Send Me An Angel”…
Filed under: R&B, R.I.P., RIBS, Triple Play Thurs-Day, jazz, podcasts/mixes, soul
Whew!
Man, oh man… what a wacky couple of weeks it has been. I mean, I’ve been around long enough to understand that the world is crazy place, no surprise there. But the past couple weeks it seems like the crazy has been on overdrive. We’ve lost so many good people and in such rapid succession, it’s like nothing I’ve can ever remember experiencing before in my lifetime.
Recently we lost:
Koko Taylor (blues singer)
David Carradine (actor [Kung Fu, Kill Bill])
Ed McMahon (TV show host [Star Search] and announcer [The Tonight Show])
Farrah Fawcett (actress [Charlie’s Angels]))
Michael Jackson (singer [Jackson 5/The Jacksons/solo])
Fayette Pinkney (singer [The Three Degrees])
Billy Mays (TV pitchman)
Karl Malden (actor [The Streets of San Francisco])
and on Saturday July 4, 2009 while enjoying the holiday weekend word came down that Steve McNair former NFL quarterback with the Tennessee Titans was found shot to death in an apparent murder/suicide (at least that’s the early word being released at the time of writing this early in the morning on Sunday July 5th)
My prayers go out to the friends, fans and family of all of the above.
{sigh} So… at this time I figured we all could use a break. I figured we all could use some help to try and get us through these difficult days. Sometimes you just can’t (or shouldn’t) handle things all by yourself. It’s at times like this that maybe, just maybe we should turn our thoughts to the sky and ask the Almighty to please…
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Playlist: (song - artist [time])
- Theme Of Angels - Stairsteps [3:20]
- Angel – Aretha Franklin [4:29]
- Perfect Angel – Minnie Riperton [3:42]
- Angel – Ohio Players [7:29]
- Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel – Tower Of Power [4:46]
- Angel Eyes – Bar Kays [2:55]
- Angels – Flora Purim [3:52]
- Angel Of The Night – Angela Bofill [5:03]
- Let Me Be Your Angel – Stacy Lattisaw [4:02]
- Angel Of The Morning – Ace Cannon [4:19]
- Angel In Your Arms – Millie Jackson [4:07]
- Angel – Anita Baker [5:00]
- Angel In The Sky – Rose Royce [4:49]
- Angel – Chaka Khan [4:26]
- Little Angel – Bobby Hutcherson [3:54]
- Somebody’s Angel – Dionne Warwick [3:48]
- Angel – Norman Brown [4:31]
- Come Live With Me Angel – Marvin Gaye [6:30]
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: ‘Sax Appeal’ 5 – Great Sax 2…
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Wow, here we are at the end of April already. This month sure went fast. Well, that means that today the RIBS kitchen is serving up the last of it’s ‘Sax Appeal’ entrees that we’ve been cooking up all month long. We hope that you have enjoyed this look at the many different players of this instrument both past and present.
Since most of the sax-a-teers we’ve heard from this month have been culled from the 50s, 60s and 70s, I thought this time around I’d feature some of the "newer" sax players on the scene today. That means that today’s mix will feature:
Eric Marienthal
George Howard
Dave Koz
Kirk Whalum
Kim Waters
Najee
Pamela Williams
Euge Groove
Richard Elliot
Kenny G
Ronnie Laws
Maceo Parker
I have to admit, I’ve really enjoyed focusing on a particular instrument like this and exploring the various artists who play it. I think there will be more explorations like this in the months ahead here on RIBS.
OK! Another round of "great sax" for ya to close out ‘Sax Appeal’ month as we present to you…
"Sax Appeal 5 – Great Sax 2"
RIBS TPTD: ‘Sax Appeal’ 5 – Great Sax 2
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Playlist: (song - artist - album [time])
- Compared To What – Eric Marienthal – Got You Covered [3:42]
- Grazin’ In The Grass – George Howard – When Summer Comes [4:45]
- Do You Know The Way To San Jose? - Pamela Williams - The Look Of Love [4:48]
- All I Do – Kirk Whalum - For You [5:02]
- (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay – Kim Waters – All Because Of You [4:12]
- Can’t Hide Love - Najee – Najee’s Theme [5:09]
- Going In Circles – Maceo Parker - Funkoverload [6:55]
- Pink Panther Theme – Dave Koz – At The Movies [3:38]
- Sax Attack – Kenny G - Gravity [5:02]
- New Jack Saturday - Eric Marienthal – Easy Street [5:09]
- Get ‘em Goin’ – Euge Groove – Just Feels Right [5:44]
- That’s The Way Love Goes – Kirk Whalum – For You [4:41]
- In The Groove – Richard Elliot – Jumpin’ Off [4:16]
- Just Be My Lady – Kim Waters – All Because Of You [4:49]
- Chillaxin – Euge Groove – Just Feels Right [6:06]
- You Don’t Know – Pamela Williams – Sweet Saxsations [4:56]
- Why Do You Laugh At Me – Ronnie Laws – Pressure Sensitive [3:59]
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: ‘Sax Appeal’ 3 – Coltrane, Turrentine & Grover, part 2
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A couple of weeks ago I featured these three as a part of the RIBS ‘Sax Appeal’ theme going on during this month of April. At the time I had planned to do a second mix because there were too many songs I wanted to use but they would not fit into just one mix. So here is some more from the sax masters that I consider the “Big 3” of the instrument:
John Coltrane: Starting in bebop and hard bop, Coltrane later pioneered free jazz. He influenced generations of other musicians, and remains one of the most significant tenor saxophonists in Jazz history.
Stanley Turrentine: Stanley William Turrentine was one of the most distinctive tenor saxophonists in jazz. Known for his big, warm, sound, “The Sugar Man” or the original “Mr. T” found inspiration in the blues and turned it into a hugely successful career with a #1 hit and four Grammy nominations — first in R&B and then in Jazz.
Grover Washington, Jr.: Considered by many to be one of the founding fathers of Smooth Jazz, throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Grover made some of this genre’s most memorable hits, including “Mr. Magic”, “Black Frost”, and “The Best Is Yet To Come”.
So… a second helping of C, T & G as we present to you…
“Sax Appeal 3 - Coltrane, Turrentine & Grover, part 2″
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- Afro Blue - John Coltrane – Afro Blue Impressions [10:50]
- Vera Cruz - Stanley Turrentine – The Sugar Man [4:58]
- No Tears In The End - Grover Washington, Jr. – All The King’s Horses [3:48]
- Giant Steps - John Coltrane - The Last Giant-The John Coltrane Anthology [4:45]
- Sara’s Dance - Stanley Turrentine – Never Let Me Go [6:14]
- It Feels So Good - Grover Washington, Jr. – Feels So Good [8:15]
- Blue Train - John Coltrane - Blue Train [10:44]
- I Could Never (Repay Your Love) - Stanley Turrentine – Don’t Mess With Mister T [8:22]
- Just The Way You Are - Grover Washington, Jr. – Reed Seed [4:46]
- Autumn Serenade - John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman – John Coltrane And Johnny Hartman [4:20]
- Impressions – Stanley Turrentine – Sugar [14:14]
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: ‘Sax Appeal’ 2 - Coltrane, Turrentine & Grover…
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A little late again this week, mucho problems with the ol’ Internet service on the home front this week {sigh}…
BUT, here (finally) is Part II of our month long look at the saxophone (we call it ‘Sax Appeal’ Month) and the many artists that have mastered this sweet sounding instrument.
Now in last week’s initial ‘Sax Appeal’ playlist, we gave you a wide variety of players from past to present, from Jazz to Funky Soul. Today however, we focus exclusively on the Jazz side of things with three of the best to ever blow the horn:
John Coltrane: Starting in bebop and hard bop, Coltrane later pioneered free jazz. He influenced generations of other musicians, and remains one of the most significant tenor saxophonists in Jazz history.
Stanley Turrentine: Stanley William Turrentine was one of the most distinctive tenor saxophonists in jazz. Known for his big, warm, sound, “The Sugar Man” or the original “Mr. T” found inspiration in the blues and turned it into a hugely successful career with a #1 hit and four Grammy nominations — first in R&B and then in Jazz.
Grover Washington, Jr.: Considered by many to be one of the founding fathers of Smooth Jazz, throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Grover made some of this genre’s most memorable hits, including “Mr. Magic”, “Black Frost”, and “The Best Is Yet To Come”.
Time to let these three sweep you up on a sax-i-fied cloud of sound as we present to you…
“Sax Appeal 2 - Coltrane, Turrentine & Grover”
RIBS TPTD: Sax Appeal 2 - Coltrane, Turrentine & Grover
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Playlist: (song - artist - album [time])
- My One And Only Love - John Coltrane And Johnny Hartman - John Coltrane And Johnny Hartman [4:57]
- Don’t Mess With Mister T - Stanley Turrentine - Don’t Mess With Mister T [9:51]
- Trouble Man - Grover Washington, Jr. - Soul Box [15:45]
- In A Sentimental Mood - John Coltrane [4:17]
- Sugar - Stanley Turrentine - Sugar [10:03]
- Masterpiece - Grover Washington, Jr. - Soul Box [13:15]
- A Love Supreme (Part One Acknowledgment) - John Coltrane [7:52]
- Love Hangover - Stanley Turrentine - The Man With The Sad Face [3:49]
- Time Out Of Mind - Grover Washington, Jr. - Time Out Of Mind [5:05]
- Cousin Mary - John Coltrane - The Last Giant [5:48]
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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