Mellow Soul & Sensual Grooves

June 27, 2012

KINSMAN DAZZ – “Catchin’ up on love” (1979)

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Excellent stepper co-produced by Philip Bailey and written by the band’s co-founder and sax player Robert L. Harris. Taken from their 2nd LP...
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June 20, 2012

MARC SADANE with TAWATHA AGEE – “Baby won’t cha” (1982)

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Here’s another killer groove written and produced by James Mtume & Reggie Lucas. Marc and Tawatha provide their very best on lead vocals...
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June 14, 2012

MAI YAMANE – “Wave (Do it again)” - 1980

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As I promised, this is one of my best posts so far all the way from Japan! A real “treasure-pleasure” oozing sheer SOUL class produced by Ma...
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June 10, 2012

SPECULATORS vs. GREECE

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I’m sick and tired of hearing about the current financial crisis destroying the world. Unemployment is rising just because more and more peo...
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June 08, 2012

JERRY BUTLER – “Let’s make love” (1978)

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Here’s a classic written by the legendary songwriting duo of Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff for Jerry Butler who was the original lead singer...
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June 02, 2012

BRAINSTORM – “You put a charge in my life” (1979)

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Here’s an exceptional stepper from the late ‘70s. On lead vocals is the late Belita Karen Woods who passed away some days ago on May 14th at...
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May 27, 2012

CARL HALL – “What about you” (1973)

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One of the finest examples of Real Soul Music. Released only on 7” single on Columbia Records in 1973. Enjoy !!! Download file below (320...
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May 20, 2012

HODGES, JAMES & SMITH – “Sexy ways” (1975)

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Back to the mid-70s with an appropriate sexy little treat simply called “Sexy ways”. Performed by the soulful female trio named HODGES, JAME...
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May 14, 2012

PETE BELASCO – “I’ll come to you” (2004)

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Here’s an underrated Blue-eyed Soul/Jazz artist recreating the old-school soulful feeling. This particular track is influenced by the magic ...
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May 08, 2012

NAOKO KAWAI & DAVID FOSTER – “Live inside your love” (1984)

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Here’s an obscure mellow Soul-Pop duet by Japanese songstress Naoko Kawai with legendary songwriter/producer David Foster. Taken from Nao...
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May 01, 2012

HEATWAVE – “Turn around” (1980)

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I was in high school when this wicked groove came out. An unforgettable era where Music was something very special in everybody’s life. M...
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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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