We reach a decade of Covered With Soul mixes with interpretations of songs better known in versions by the Mamas and the Papas, Rolling Stones, Randy Newman, The Righteous Brothers, Brook Benton, Ben E King (or Shirley Bassey), Barbra Streisand, Dionne Warwick, The Shirelles, Frankie Laine, Frankie Valli, Jimmy Cliff, Blood Sweat & Tears, Bob Dylan, Chicken Shack (or the late Etta James), Kris Kristofferson, Gil Scott-Heron, Carpenters, Doobie Brothers, Bread and Abba. Even if you are a casual observer of soul music, you will know at least one voice here among the lesser known singers: Dorothy [...]
Like strawberry shortcake for the upcoming fall. [ mix cover image by Ling Meng ] September 2011 Mix 01 Intro 02 Charles Bradley & The Menahan Street Band - Stay Away (2011) 03 Clarence Lockley - Crowley Blues (1955) 04 Darling - Graveyard Girl (1996) 05 The Marketts - Balboa Blue (1962) 06 Brenton Wood - Who But A Fool (1968) [...]
I must confess that I find it hard to mourn the death of Amy Winehouse. Don't think of me as a man possessed of a callous heart. Of course the death of a young, talented woman is a cause for sadness. But Ms Winehouse did not die in a tragic accident, as Otis Redding did, nor did a dread disease claim her, as it did Minnie Riperton. Amy Winehouse was a victim of her own excess; she lived a self-destructive lifestyle which first wounded her talent and then (as it appears) ended her life. My empathy is directed at her [...]
Let's state the obvious first: Rebecca Black's Friday does not represent an acme moment in the annals of popular music. I am even inclined to agree with those who suggest the song is quite awful, especially in its excess of autotuning. It sounds like the theme song for a particularly hyperactive Japanese game show. My remaining days will not be diminished by the absence of Friday on my iPod. But those people with whom I'm inclined to agree are not the target audience, many of whom dislike the song as well. Black's target audience has a crush on [...]
In the 6 th volume of soul covers, we have the great Grady Tate's interpretation of the Theme of M*A*S*H and versions of songs previously recorded by Gil Scott-Heron, Bob Dylan, Big Brother & the Holding Company, Elvis Presley, James Taylor, Righteous Brothers, Tammy Wynette, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Joe South, Rolling Stones, Credence Clearwater Revival, James Brown, Cream , Peggy Lee, The Beatles, The Flamingos, Julie Andrews, Nat 'King' Cole, Billy Joel and Cat Stevens. Quite a mixed bag. This mix features a fair number of country songs remade as soul songs, showing how close the two [...]
Frankie Rose and The Outs - You're No Good [Dee Dee Warwick] | zs
Ok, so Good (Weather) Week , might be turning into Premature April Heat Wave Week and that's, well, no good. But, what are you gonna do? A month ago, it was snowing. For a song called "No Good," this is pretty delightful—double tracked vocals that peak a little in that awesome fuzzy 60s analog sound, that super hot overdriven guitar that comes in about halfway through and one hell of a rhythm section! Ohh, baby. Bestill my heart. This is another track from the excellent Girl Group Sounds [...]
Absent Friends Freddie Hubbard, Cold Turkey. The Four Tops, Bernadette. Miriam Makeba, Mbube. Bob and Earl, Harlem Shuffle. Nappy Brown, Don't Be Angry. Mikey Dread, Saturday Night Style. Jody Reynolds, Endless Sleep. Bo Diddley, She's Alright. Bobby Lee Trammell, If You Ever Get It Once. Dee Dee Warwick, Foolish Fool. Johnny Adams, I Wish It Would Rain. Nathaniel Mayer and His Fabulous
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. – Dee Dee Warwick, a soul singer who won recognition for both her solo work and her performances with her older sister Dionne Warwick , has died. She was 63. Warwick died Saturday at a nursing home in Essex County, said Kevin Sasaki, a family spokesman. She had been in failing health in recent months, he said, and her sister was with her when she [...]
As promised, here is the second installment of original songs that became more famous after they were covered by other artists. If nothing else, I had to revisit the concept so I could see how long it takes this genius to plagiarize my entire post again. Damn...I'm all about peace and love, but some peoples are just downright uncivilized , ya know? Today's post is dedicated with respect to the genuine soul children in the house...you know who you are. Be easy, kids... "Tainted Love" --- Gloria Jones [...]
Get it? 'Cause it was April Fools Day? Is this thing on? "Like a Fool" by SUPERCHUNK "I'm a Fool" by ETTA JAMES "Foolin'" by DEF LEPPARD "Foolish Fool" by DEE DEE WARWICK "What a Fool Believes (Intro)" from YACHT ROCK "What a Fool Believes" by THE DOOBIE BROTHERS "What a Fool Believes" by SELF "You Were the Fool" by WEEN [...]
Old school's back in session, kids. After being plagued by technical issues and a terrible bout of pneumonia, I'm finally back in the game, snitches. It's time to get your learn on with the next episode of the infamous Cover My Ass series...let's do work... "You Are My Sunshine"---Dyke & The Blazers (zShare) "You Are My Sunshine"---Dyke & The Blazers (savefile) *"You Are My Sunshine" is
WFMU's 50th Anniversary fundraising Marathon is going strong! Tune in now through March 9th to hear all your favorite DJs doing their thing to the utmost with special co-hosts and prizes galore. They've also put together a fine batch of DJ Premiums . Any of these handcrafted CDs are available for a pledge of $75 or more. Check the blog daily to sample what's available from today's DJs and don't forget to support WFMU ! [...]
Old school's back in session, kids. After being plagued by technical issues and a terrible bout of pneumonia, I'm finally back in the game, snitches. It's time to get your learn on with the next episode of the infamous Cover My Ass series...let's do work... "You Are My Sunshine" --- Dyke & The Blazers (zShare) "You Are My Sunshine" --- Dyke & The Blazers (savefile) *"You Are My Sunshine" is widely recognized as one of the state songs of Louisiana, due in large part to the tune's association [...]
" baby, baby, can't you see, anything you do for me, i need you to do it with all your heart. don't do what you you read in the book now, don't worry about how you may look, if we go dancing once more, when you take me out on the floor, i want you to do it with all your heart..." Dee Dee Warwick - " Do It With All Your Heart ". [...]
Conversation surprise entre quatre adolescentes dans le métro, il y a quelques jours... Enfin, surprise pas vraiment, la conversation semblait destinée à l'ensemble des passagers de la rame, vu le niveau sonore et l'absence totale de préoccupation de cet ordre. La problématique de nos quatre teens est vite "évidente". L'une d'entre elles attend l'appel d'un copain qui doit lui confirmer si c'est
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