Mellow Soul & Sensual Grooves

April 24, 2012

LOLEATTA HOLLOWAY – “Cry to me” (1975)

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One of the most soulful moments of the late Loleatta Holloway. Co-written by the great Sam Dees. It’s the title track of her 1975 LP release...
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April 18, 2012

GENE PAGE feat. Merry Clayton – “With you in the night” (1980)

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Magical collaboration between two of the most prolific artists in the Soul scene. The producer/arranger Gene Page and session singer Merry ...
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April 12, 2012

MARVA HICKS – “Looking over my shoulder” (1978)

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This is Marva Hicks’ very first recording released only on 7” single on Infinity Records in 1978. She joined the group “The Eighties La...
April 08, 2012

SAMMY DAVIS JR. – “Keep your eye on the sparrow” (1976)

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Sammy was a very talented dancer, singer, multi-instrumentalist impressionist, comedian and actor. Here he performs a classic Jazzy Soul tu...
April 02, 2012

ERI KOJIMA – “Lonely feeling” (1984)

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Japanese Soul rarity at its best !!! This gem is going to blow you away. Released only as a B side of her 7” single “Foul play” on Canyon Re...
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March 27, 2012

DAVID SIMMONS – “Hooked on you” (1979)

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David is born in Philly while his voice is very similar to that of Teddy Pendergrass. I chose a wonderful stepper written by Butch Ingram. T...
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March 21, 2012

FAMILY OF EVE – “Having it so bad for you”

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Feel-good Rare Groove from the late ‘70s. Released only on 7” single on indie label Full Sail Records. For those who like to chase obscu...
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March 16, 2012

ENCHANTMENT – “Don’t fight the feeling” (1983)

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Smooth Modern Soul from Detroit group Enchantment. This mellow track was produced by the great Michael Stokes and it’s taken from their 1983...
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March 10, 2012

STARPOINT – “Try me” (1981)

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Here’s one of my favourite Soul-Funk Groups of the ‘80s. I chose the track “Try me” taken from their 1981 LP “Wanting you” released on Choco...
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March 04, 2012

WAYNE HENDERSON feat. RON BANKS – “Dancin’ love affair” (1979)

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Wonderful collaboration between Wayne Henderson (of The Crusaders) and the late Ron Banks (of The Dramatics). Taken from Wayne’s LP “Emphasi...
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February 27, 2012

YOLANDA ADAMS – “My everything” (1991)

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Yolanda Adams is one of the most talented vocalists in Gospel music. In the early 90s she recorded 3 remarkable albums with producer Ben Tan...
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February 21, 2012

JERRY KNIGHT – “She’s got to be (a dancer)” - 1982

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Let’s spice things up with a great Funky Soul number from 1982 produced by Leon Haywood. Taken from Jerry Knight’s LP “Love’s on our side” ...
February 15, 2012

WHITNEY HOUSTON – 2 Rare Soulful Sessions – R.I.P.

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Since February 1st we lost two remarkable vocalists: David Peaston and Whitney Houston. I have already posted David back in December 5, 2009...
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February 09, 2012

GLENN JONES – “Show me” (1984)

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Here’s one of the best compositions written by the great songwriter La Forest Cope aka La La. Taken from Glenn Jones’ 2nd LP entitled “Fines...
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February 03, 2012

PATTI AUSTIN – “The heat of heat” (1985)

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She is one of the finest vocalists in music business. Here she delivers a killer groove written and produced by the mighty duo of Jimmy Jam ...
January 28, 2012

LANIER & CO. – “I just got to have you” (1983)

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An unforgettable moment of Modern Soul magic from the group LANIER & CO. formed in Jackson, Tennessee. Taken from their 1983 self-titled...
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January 22, 2012

CISSY HOUSTON – “Gonna take the easy way out” (1980)

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It’s about time to present this incredible vocalist. I chose an amazing track where Luther Vandross does his magic on backing vocals. Taken ...
January 16, 2012

THE ROSE BROTHERS – “In the mix” (1987)

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Sublime stepper! The lead singer sounds like Teddy Pendergrass. It’s the title track from the group’s LP released on Muscle Shoals Sound Rec...
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January 10, 2012

GAL – “Being seduced” (1978)

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Here’s a lovely Japanese rarity from a female trio called GAL consisting of Hiroko Ishida, Riyo and Mayumi Kuroki. The title is translated w...
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January 04, 2012

RONN MATLOCK – “You got the best of me” (1979)

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Soul perfection guided by highly talented producer, arranger and songwriter Michael Stokes. Ronn Matlock is already known in the Rare Groov...
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