Stevie joined, and somehow survived, the notoriously decadent 1972 Rolling Stones tour of America as their opening act. This did much to popularize his mega-hit songs “Superstition” and “You Are the Sunshine of My Life.” (I’m saving “Superstition” for a One Song/Three Versions post). He … Continue reading Stevie Wonder (2)
I tried to limit these posts to three songs apiece but I could not do it. I could not decide which ones to cut, especially since I’d already culled it down. So, if you do get a chance to listen, try to give each song … Continue reading Stevie Wonder (1)
Quick note: Iβm informed by WordPress stats that I recently did my 100th post. So, woo-hoo! Really digging this and enjoy engaging with those who take time to comment. Itβs fun to share this music, sometimes turn others on to something new and have them … Continue reading Tres songs (mini-set)
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi, ce soir? When Allen Toussaint died a few weeks ago, I said to myself, I know that name. I know he’s a New Orleans musician, I know he’s been around a long time, I know he’s collaborated with everybody. But I … Continue reading Allen Toussaint – Musician’s Musician
In the pantheon of rock and soul music, there has never been a band quite like Sly and the Family Stone. Or said better, there was never a band quite like them prior to their existence. In their heyday – roughly 1968 to 1973 – … Continue reading Sly and the Family Stone
Music Enthusiast - At the junction of rock, blues, R&B, jazz, pop,and soul 