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What music are you listening to?
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First Aid Kit
My Bubba
Slim Whitman
Cello music
Opera
I have quite an eclectic taste in music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTP-HarNcFg
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jimi hendrix -hey joe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTNpjWZc34E
I have a very random taste in music though, various genres across the last 5 decades! I guess the main link between them is that they're mostly upbeat or powerful...I can't stand slow, whiny, depressing stuff lol.
I'm currently liking the Ibiza piano house vibe lately...very different to what has been posted so far so I'm probably in the minority here haha.
Kody - I feel it
Solardo - XTC
Wish I'd been able to go on a clubbing holiday with a load of mates back when I was 18! Only I didn't have any mates and can't cope with crowds and loud noises, I can't leave my own county let alone the country, don't drink alcohol, and I've never even been to a UK club...
But having said that, I can just as easily listen to 70s funk, 80s synth, 80s acid, 90s brit pop, 90s alt rock, 00's pop rock etc!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5Vki76x-EU
I was watching the Pet Shop Boys live at the Radio 2 weekend on TV on Sunday and heard one of their songs I don't think I'd ever heard before! It had such a good beat and memorable chorus it's still stuck in my head now, have had to download it for listening to in the car!
I must admit, I was surprised to see Neil Tennant could still make the high notes without a problem. I've also seen Barry Gibb and Jimmy Sommerville on the same sort of live event on TV but sadly they've lost that ability now. Not that I can hit any notes at all myself!!
chillin to free bird
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuZyMx2NXZM
My go too album Muse ‘Showbiz’
Downtown by Petula Clark
Night Fever by The Bee Gees
Living Next Door to Alice...by Smokey...who the .... is Alice!
I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Living_Next_Door_to_Alice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7Fm-7N694o
I love this song by The Killers. Brandon Flowers wrote it about his wife's battle with her mental health problems.
Rise up by Andrea Day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNKu1uNBVkU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoaAb5MnKtY
yup just great
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kd9TlGDZGkI
Spent the last few days trying to work out what the tiny aaaaah, aaaaah, aaaah, sample reminded me of but think it's this acid track! One of my chill-out favourites...Voodoo Ray
This one is so stupid...but so damn catchy...honestly it'll be in your head the rest of the day. I don't condone making all that mess in the bathroom though!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z2DtNW79sQ&list=PLC787958DD0D029F7
Isreal we go hard - Ben Blackwell
2very different genres that describe me to a T. Sorry i dont know how to post the youtube links.
Best wishes.
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ANYONE INTO THE GREAT & GOOD...
NEW MODEL ARMY - LEVELLERS - DREADZONE - HOBO JONES AND THE JUNKYARD DOGS! BASICALLY ALL THE FESTIVAL GREATS!!!
Always looking for the rare stuff the ones who maybe did one or two songs or a number of tracks.
These are becoming available. Many of the artists are now either passed on or ageing rapidly. Which has benefited the states of decreased artists or those ageing fast.
As royalties due payments.
I have bought a series of CD's of Motown Artists many this will surprise you. Not black. Every one thinks Motown signed black artists had terrific roster of black stars, in reality Berry Gordy signed white artists first started in late fifties early sixties. At first then black artists.
He signed Kiki Dee this album rare to find only one. She did.
Very interesting sleeve notes and information which is relevant . On these CD's I have purchased.
Over dubbing if an lesser well known artist was asked to do a song, they liked it. Her or his voice removed.
The music used the cutting crew and the singers. Then another artists voice was used the major stars of the label.
The demo often lost or erased.
Or put to the vaults and forgotten about. The original artist who did the demo missing out on having a hit or a royalty payments.
One reason why with Motown you may get two or three versions of the same songs by different artists.
I have versions in my extensive collections . I Heard Through The GrapeVine By Gladys Knight and the Pips. A minor unknown song, released in 1967.
Then Marvin Gaye with his no 1 smash in the late sixties.
Same with many artists. Motown had.
My Guy Mary Wells, Kim Weston.
Shop around Mary Wells, The Miracles.
Just a few then the songs were going to be by this artist but ended up some one else.
Tears of A Clown first found on a Stevie Wonder Christmas Album, then The Miracles, Smokey Robinson.
Fascinating history and the way they treated those who had talent.
As I remarked to Edwin Starr whom I met. Lived in a village outside Nottingham. Through a friend who was a DJ.
Some of the stories I have heard are shocking, mistreatment. The Label had a backing band cutting crew called The Funk Brothers made to work all hours, days and nights but never recognised on any labels tor records issued.
Which mean they all got payments for studio time not royalties many died broke, penniless.
I had the privilege a long time ago the remains of the band as some of the singers met at a musical festival in London.
Supportive fundraising the story of how even though every was black were not treated right. Even though they were working for black members of their society.
Thanks for reading.
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My favourite band is Muse. I also love The Killers, Katie Perry, Ed Sheeran, S club 7, most 80s tracks, The Beetles and Queen.
I am a fan of Otis Redding and his music. Signed for Stax in the Sixties 1965 did a tour. In the UK as well no one had ever seen any one like this before.
Lots of influences effected groups of the time , many claimed to use Otis as role model and his music.
Memorable TV show Ready Steady Go, sang with Chris Farlow and Eric Burdon on the show.
His albums failed to sell in the States so they used pretty girls on the album cover as black artist sales some places. Deep South did not sell.
Steve Cropper a member of the writing team at Stax and producer also a major artist him self with Booker T and the MG's.
Wrote the song with Otis Redding.
Last track on an Album they were going to release around December.
Otis had a gig and had to fly out he did the next day this being December the 8th 1968. The plane he had flown crashed in to Clear Lake.
Killed along with members of his group and members of The Barkays one of the Stax bands.
Took three days to recover his body he was only 27. Left with a widow and a child.
Steve Cropper membered this being the last track and it was released.
Went to No1 in the States and sold a million plus in this Country.
The voice you hear is the final recording of Otis ever singing.
Reason why I get emotional and still think what could have been.
One track to look at listening to I can not Stop Loving You the saxophone haunting mellow voice and the riffs.
Those are songs that to the heart cause emotions.
Since his death have been released recordings, albums. On CD . Got a considerable collection many of them just too good.
Good dance and soul music.
Some times we forget how these music pioneers started influencing others of today.
He was one of the first black artists to have his own record label and agency.
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Turn me Loose Otis Redding.
I Can't Help Myself The Four Tops
Think it Over Before You Break My Heart Brenda Holloway
Land of A Thousand Dances Wilson Pickett
That's When The Tears Start The Blossoms
I Get The Sweetest Feeling. Jackie Wilson
Philly Dog The Mar-keys
Last Night The Mar-Keys
Blues In the Night Johnny Taylor
Your Love Lifts Me Higher Jackie Wilson.
Enjoy listening.
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Laughter in the Rain
Calendar Girl
Betty Grable
I'm also a fan of Motown stuff, despite most of it being recorded way before I was born.
Not sure I could pick a favourite song, it changes every day!
The reason we all listen to these songs. Especially Otis and lots of the other minor soul stars who never got recognised.
Have to acknowledge The Beatles. Early recordings show soul stars. Arthur Alexander and songs written by these greats. Never got paid or little royalties.
In America in the 60's. Because they were black and some were old. I recall John Lennon mentioned that they used one of Arthur Alexanders songs, he got paid and got a life.
Met him in a concert back stage John Lennon and how appreciated he was to be told they actually have money.
Must remember the good old USA racial separated in the 60's artists were used, abused and paid nothing.
This is why this age a lot of recent court cases and lots of ligation for royalties due.
On songs. Another reason why these souls stars are performing still.
There ageing have financial insecurity.
Age is just a number. When I used to do markets had a lot of teenagers visiting the stalls. To buy 60''s records.
Were not born at all.
Motown so many artists and songs. Not all about Diane Ross the Supremes, Stevie Wonder, the other superstars.
Lot more to listen to.
Love my foot stompers to the household duties all helps.
What do love about Motown any particular favourite songs you love.?
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Anything with a foot stomping bassline is definitely a contender though! Plus anything with a smooth harmony and/or powerful vocal! Oh, and anything with a bit of sax! I guess what I like most about the Motown stuff in general is that I can always get into it, either tapping, nodding, clicking away to the basslines, trying to hold a note or trying to harmonize with the groups... I'm sure my neighbours appreciate all of that as much as I do!
My favourites so far Motown.
To look out for. Recommended.
Dancing In the Street Marth Reeves and The Vandellas
Reach Out I Be There Four Tops.
Uptight Everything Alright Stevie Wonder
I Cant Help Myself Four Tops.
No Where To Run To Martha Reeves and the Vndellas.
Needle in a Haystack Velvetlettes
Get Ready Temptations.
I am a Road runner Junior Walker and the all stars
Aint Too proud to Beg The Temptations.
Somethings Wrong Chris Clark
Do I love Yes Indeed Frank Wilson
Back street Edwin Starr
There's A Ghost In my House R Dean Taylor
Heaven Must Have Sent You Elgin's
Enjoy listening.
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Bit of Elton John for me today after watching his documentary on BBC1 last night, worth watching on iPlayer if you missed it!
Song Good Bye Yellow Brick Road.
Like a lot of the early stuff very interesting albums especially the one never claimed to be issued and was shelved but a few copies exist shows his marvellous insights for music . The influences the heart of his soul.
Also the addiction and the that resonate with me as an former alcoholic. Alcoholism spreads to all quarter of society no body is immune.
Now a person clean but having physical problems as mental it is a heart breaking story but he has used given. His wealth to help others.
HIV one such project, add to that his generosity.
In my area he gave ay free tickets to the local school. He was performing at the big centre near by and issued these tickets through his management company.
Like the guy as he also stands up for those of vulnerable groups or consider social outcasts.
Why all should be aware of those that do a lot. In our Country but never get mention. Just the social media rubbish and gossip. I do think we need to think about those like Elton who have done a considerable contribution to this country is a private man and we should respect that.
Emotive a lot of time.
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When I am Gone Brenda Holloway
My Love Is your Love Forever The Isley Brothers
What More Could A Boy Ask For The Spinnners
My Cherie Amour Stevie Wonder
Baby I need Your Loving Four Tops
What Becomes Of the Broken Hearted Jimmy Ruffin
I Gonna Make You Love Me The Supremes and Temptations
You 're All I Need To Get By Tammi Terrell and Marvin Gaye
Tracks of My Tears The Miracles, Smokey Robinson
Baby I'm For Real and The Bells both by The Originals
I've Passed This Way Before Jimmy Ruffin
Here Are The Broken Pieces Of My Heart Gladys Knight and the Pips.
Every Little Bit Hurts Brenda Holloway
It's Too Soon To Know Kim Weston
Reassure Me That You Love Me Brenda Holloway
Just a few romantic songs to lift every one in this chilly cold weather.
Some are rarities might not be available on line but on CD.
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Seven Days Too Long Chuck Wood
Dance, Dance, Dance Casualeers
Love Factory Eloise Laws
Move on Up Curtis Mayfield
Out On The Floor Dobie Gray
You Didn't Say A word Yvonne Baker
Love, Love, Love, Bobby Hebb
The Snake Al Wilson
Soul Time Shirley Ellis
Right Track Billy Butler
Ever Again Bernie Williams
Are We ready For Love Patti Austin
Sunshine of your Love Spanky Wilson
123 Len Barry
Loving On The Losing side Tommy Hunt
Sign On The Dotted Line Gene Latter
Landslide Tony Clarke
What Judy Street
Start of every evening some these would be played instrumental and dance floor fillers
Shake a Tail Feather James and Bobby Purify.
Sliced tomatoes Just brothers
Double Cookin' Checkerboard Checkers.
After the evening ended wind down songs.
Long After The Night Is Over by Jimmy Radcliffe although Dusty Springfield's version was played most nights.
Strang what music does to the memory reason I play these am young again, find the good times are back.
Uplifting play them when Strictly finishes or use them household duties for some movement and exercise.
Enjoy every one.
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