NARA LEAO – “Amor nas estrelas” (1981)

Magical soulful moment from Brazil. The legendary late songstress Nara Leao performs a delightful track taken from her 1981 LP “Romance popular” released on Philips Records in Brazil.

Listen below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWWIhEwLwFo

BOBBY KING & ALFIE SILAS – “Close to me” (1984)

Once again enjoy sweet Soul steppin’ from two great voices. Taken from Bobby’s LP “Love in the fire” released on Motown Records in 1984.

Listen below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eqf3hy83oV4

DEBORAH RESTO – “Let him hear my heart” (2003)

Deborah is a New York-born Puerto Rican with a superb sultry voice. Although many Soul collectors are familiar with her 1988 debut single “Slow down”, the title track of her 2003 debut album is a real peach. Released on Latin Cool Records.

Listen below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5x3GqwUNVwU

JESSE BELVIN – “Angel eyes” (1959)

One of my all-time favorite soulful “easy listening” melodies performed with sheer finesse by the late Jesse Belvin. His success was sadly cut short by his death in a car crash aged 27. This classic track is taken from his LP “Mr. easy” recorded on RCA Records in 1959. Arranged & conducted by Marty Paich and his orchestra.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 3:12

http://www15.zippyshare.com/v/1388799/file.html  

MIKI MATSUBARA – “It’s so creamy” (1980)

Japanese Rare Groove at its best. This great gem sounds like it was written by Rod Temperton! Taken from Miki’s debut LP entitled “Pocket park” released on Seesaw/Canyon Records in 1980 only in Japan.

Download file below (320 kbps) – Total time 3:40
http://www.divshare.com/download/17346333-e51

BOOKER T. JONES – “I came to love you” (1981)

Help yourself to another mellow gem written by the great Leon Ware. Taken from the LP "I want you" released on A&M Records in 1981.

Listen below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzKO1XrsSqs