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Singer and actor Josh Groban has sold over 25 million records and performed with legends like Sting, Celine Dion and Barbra Streisand, which is why it was so surprising that he allowed Gilbert and Frank into his home to interview him. In an animated and laugh-filled discussion, Josh shares his passion for comedy, his affection for the “Problem Child” movies and his memories of guest-starring on hit series like “The Office” and “Ally McBeal.” Also, Josh coins a catch phrase, tackles the role of Tevye (at age 17!), mimics Jay Leno and duets with “Adele Dazeem.” PLUS: “The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.”! Gladys Knight & The Pips! “The Beastmaster”! Old Groucho returns! And Josh sings “the hits” of Gilbert Gottfried! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The ladies at Fly Nubian Money discuss Gladys Knight and the fact that she's still working at the age of 82. This could be either because she loves what she's doing or because she's financially desperate. Is there a point where you should be able to stop working and live off your investments? That's the bigger question they're asking today.
Send us Fan MailOn this episode, Tom and Bert cover and discuss some great SONGS with the "ORIGINAL" Artist vs "REMAKE" Artist. This is Part 2.Some amazing songs were recorded thru the decades and the guys go through the songs that they enjoyed with multiple Artists singing the same tunes.Listen in as we discuss the merits of these songs and give our straight up opinions on who we believe is the Winner of each of these versions/"bouts". There are really no losers. Do you all have a favorite version? Let us know.CHAPTERS:(:30) INTRO(1:37) Match #1--- "Mony,Mony"- Tommy James & The Shondells vs Billy Idol(5:11) Match #2--- "You Were Always on my Mind"- Elvis Presley vs Willie Nelson & The Pet Shop Boys(12:18) Match #3--- "Then You can tell me Goodbye"- The Casinos vs Neal McCoy(16:22) Match #4--- "I Heard it through the Grapevine"- Gladys Knight & The Pips vs Marvin Gaye & Creedence Clearwater Revival(29:01) Match #5--- "Light my Fire" - The Doors vs Jose Feliciano(45:00) Match #6--- "(I Know) I'm Losing You"- The Temptations vs Rare Earth & Rod StewartAnd it's a wrap! See y'all next week with our Part 3 of Originals vs Remakes!Enjoy the show!You can email us at reeldealzmoviesandmusic@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page, Reel Dealz Podcast: Movies & Music Thru The Decades to leave comments and/or TEXT us at 843-855-1704 as well.
Friends are for making hit charity singles to raise money for AIDS research apparently. Coverrs by: Dionne Warwick with Elton John, Stevie Wonder and Gladys Knight; Perry Como; Mercury4; Maiya Sykes & Hugh Sheridan Tidal playlist HERE
Welcome to the Fourth Quarter of Life, Baby! In Episode 392 of Powell to the People, Tony, Keith, and DP are serving up a massive plate of unfiltered truth, vintage wisdom, and hard-hitting headlines. We're back from the Labor Day weekend and we are NOT holding back! First up, the crew tackles the brutal (and hilarious) reality of aging. From the dreaded "pill tray of shame" to waking up with mysterious tennis elbow, we break down what it really means to be "vintage" in your 60s. (Spoiler: You can't just bounce back from yard work like you used to!) Then, we pivot to the heavy hitters. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is dropping the 9/11 files and checking Rudy Giuliani's legacy, gas prices are absolutely breaking the bank, and the geopolitical map is shifting with new Middle East choke points. Plus, we're calling out the wild political tactics of offering $5,000 for your vote—and why you shouldn't hold your breath for that check.
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The duo is back! Join Lil' Lo and Big Shot Shae as they discuss the passing of beloved icon Dolly Parton, the very public decline in Gladys Knight's cognitive decline, birth order theory and how it impacts your relationship with your siblings, the ways AI is rotting the brains of you and many people you know, and more! Email for advice / to be featured: LetMeStayFocused@gmail.com Follow Our Hosts:@lilloworldwide@bigshotshae**DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A COMEDIC PODCAST** Scenarios and responses from this show should be taken with a grain of salt. In other words, this is all a joke. Unless otherwise noted, any similarity to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events, is purely coincidental.
Hi All, Here is the podcast of my 'In The Groove' show on Starpoint Radio broadcast on Sunday 6th September 2026, featuring fresh new releases by Romina Johnson, Vick Lavender feat. Angel.A, Lalah Hathaway, Wez Whynt &, NutownSoul, Pandar,Faro & Goldbar, Afronaut, Erica Falls, The Checkup, DJ Merci Ft Robert Owens and Helen Bruner & Terry Jones plus advance promo pressure from Pat Bedeau & Anna-Marie Johnson, Cafe 432 ft Cleo Simone, Louis Baker and Soulfuledge & The Nyte Moods Bands... theres vintage grooves by Alton McClain & Destiny, Gladys Knight & The Pips and Foreal People and as always theres 'A Touch Of Jazz' and theres a double helping with tracks from Jazztronik and Finn Rees, all in 2 hours of top tunes, enjoy the selections x Paul Stuart 'In The Groove' - Starpoint Radio - Sunday 6th September 202601. Romina Johnson - Never Too Late (Single - boogiebackrecords.bandcamp.com 2026)02. Pandar, Faro, Goldbar - Destination Mystery (Destination Mystery EP - everycloud.bandcamp.com 2026)03. point 5ve - Unseen Life (Take A Look At Me Now EP - Death Row Records 2026)04. Helen Bruner & Terry Jones - Together We're A Good Thing (Ft Miki Howard)(Single - Philerzy Entertainment 2026)05. Alton McClain & Destiny - My Destiny (Gonna Tell The World LP - Polydor 1981)06. Erica Falls - Take Residence (Single - Erica Falls 2026)07. Louis Baker - Mighty Tree (Single - Louis Baker Music Promo 2026)08. Jazztronik - Samurai (Afro Latin Remake) (Brownswood Remix Editions 010 - brownswoodremixeditions.bandcamp.com 2026)09. Finn Rees - Another Spring (Single - finnrees.bandcamp.com 2026)10. Lalah Hathaway - Can't Let Go (Single - Hathaway Entertainment 2026)11. Carey Harris and Michael Orr - Here I Go (Through These Changes Again) (Spread Love LP reissue - mrbongo.bandcamp.com 1975/2026)12. Romina Johnson - The Two Of Us (Single - boogiebackrecords.bandcamp.com 2026)13. Gladys Knight & The Pips - When You're Far Away (Visions LP - Columbia 1983)14. Afronaut - Baltimore 0riole (Naut's BootNaut's Balti Vox) (Single - afro0.bandcamp.com 2026)15. Foreal People - Love Begins With You (Tropique 12" 1981)16. Alexander Flood - Can't Get Enough (Close Counters Remix) (Atjazz Rec Co 2026)17. Soulfuledge & The Nyte Moods Band - Quite Simply (Nyte Music Promo 2026)18. Vick Lavender feat. Angel.A - Soul Travel (Day & Nite, Nite & Day) (Vocal Mix) (Cateleya Music 2026)19. The Checkup, DJ Merci Ft Robert Owens - Don't Change Who You Are (Extended Mix)(Heattraxx 2026)20. Cafe 432 ft Cleo Simone - Meet Again (Extended Club Mix) (Soundstate Sessions Promo 2026)21. Frits Wentink - Trouble Man (Jovonn Drive Remix) (cloneroyaloak.bandcamp.com 2026)22. Wez Whynt &, NutownSoul - Close To You (Main Mix) (Steady Progression 2026)23. Pat Bedeau & Anna-Marie Johnson - Unconditional Love (Extended Mix) (Bedfunk Promo 2026)24. Medlar Ft mtsjungles - Solar (Celestial Bodies EP - Delusions of Grandeur 2026)25. Harley & Muscle Ft Dawn Tallman - He Did It (Kai Alcé Ndatl Remix) (Soulstar 2026)26. Ralf GUM Ft Ed Ramsey - Electric Relaxation (Ralf GUM Main Mix) (GoGo Music 2026)
Welcome back to our minisode series, "I Have Some Thoughts." These short episodes are designed to contextualize the pop culture moments we're currently paying attention to through a mental health lens. Pop culture isn't just fun to chat about, it can reveal important information about how we relate, cope, and understand ourselves. Join us each Friday to hear Dr. Joy share her thoughts about the happenings of the week. This week, we're chatting about Miguel's new relationship, Gladys Knight stepping away from performing, and the new Miss USA Justus Kelley. Stay Connected Wanna chat more about the pop culture hot topics of the week? Join us inside our Patreon community. Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory. Make sure to follow us on social media: Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls Threads: @therapyforblackgirls Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Gabrielle Collins Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis Producer: Ndeye Thioubou Production Assistant: Bria MosleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tallahassee author & sister-in-law of William Guest of Gladys Knight & The Pips Lady Dr. Dhyana Ziegler talks about the release “Midnight Train From Georgia” chronicling the rise of Gladys Knight & The Pips from singing in a small Atlanta Church to their induction in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! Dhyana is also a songwriter who interviewed William before his passing in '15, and discusses the beginnings of the group going back to '52 at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and the story of going from poverty to fortune, innocence to experience, and childhood friendships growing into HOF synergy, plus the stories behind the smash hits “Midnight Train to Georgia”, “You're the Best Thing”, “I Heard it Through The Grapevine” and more! Check out the amazing Lady Dr. Dhyana Ziegler and her release on all major platforms and www.dhyanaziegler.ampbk.com today! #ladydrdhyanaziegler #dhyanaziegler #author #tallahassee #midnighttrainfromgeorgia #gladysknightandthepips #williamguest #mtmoriahbaptistchurch #atlanta #rockandrollhalloffame #midnighttraintogeorgia #yourethebestthing #ihearditthroughthegrapevine #spreaker #spotify #iheartradio #spotify #apple #youtube #anchorfm #podbean #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerladydrdhyanaziegler #themikewagnershowladydrdhyanaziegler
Tallahassee author & sister-in-law of William Guest of Gladys Knight & The Pips Lady Dr. Dhyana Ziegler talks about the release “Midnight Train From Georgia” chronicling the rise of Gladys Knight & The Pips from singing in a small Atlanta Church to their induction in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! Dhyana is also a songwriter who interviewed William before his passing in '15, and discusses the beginnings of the group going back to '52 at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and the story of going from poverty to fortune, innocence to experience, and childhood friendships growing into HOF synergy, plus the stories behind the smash hits “Midnight Train to Georgia”, “You're the Best Thing”, “I Heard it Through The Grapevine” and more! Check out the amazing Lady Dr. Dhyana Ziegler and her release on all major platforms and www.dhyanaziegler.ampbk.com today! #ladydrdhyanaziegler #dhyanaziegler #author #tallahassee #midnighttrainfromgeorgia #gladysknightandthepips #williamguest #mtmoriahbaptistchurch #atlanta #rockandrollhalloffame #midnighttraintogeorgia #yourethebestthing #ihearditthroughthegrapevine #spreaker #spotify #iheartradio #spotify #apple #youtube #anchorfm #podbean #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerladydrdhyanaziegler #themikewagnershowladydrdhyanaziegler
Tallahassee author & sister-in-law of William Guest of Gladys Knight & The Pips Lady Dr. Dhyana Ziegler talks about the release “Midnight Train From Georgia” chronicling the rise of Gladys Knight & The Pips from singing in a small Atlanta Church to their induction in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! Dhyana is also a songwriter who interviewed William before his passing in '15, and discusses the beginnings of the group going back to '52 at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and the story of going from poverty to fortune, innocence to experience, and childhood friendships growing into HOF synergy, plus the stories behind the smash hits “Midnight Train to Georgia”, “You're the Best Thing”, “I Heard it Through The Grapevine” and more! Check out the amazing Lady Dr. Dhyana Ziegler and her release on all major platforms and www.dhyanaziegler.ampbk.com today! #ladydrdhyanaziegler #dhyanaziegler #author #tallahassee #midnighttrainfromgeorgia #gladysknightandthepips #williamguest #mtmoriahbaptistchurch #atlanta #rockandrollhalloffame #midnighttraintogeorgia #yourethebestthing #ihearditthroughthegrapevine #spreaker #spotify #iheartradio #spotify #apple #youtube #anchorfm #podbean #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerladydrdhyanaziegler #themikewagnershowladydrdhyanaziegler Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-mike-wagner-show--3140147/support.
The guys are back with plenty to address this week, starting with the backlash coming out of California and their response to everything that's been said. From there, the conversation gets into Gladys Knight and whether there should ever be an age limit on performing, Rod Wave vs. Boosie, and a real discussion about fatherhood and what that responsibility looks like at different stages of life. They also react to the news surrounding Dolly Parton's passing and discuss the coverage coming out of Lil Durk's trial. Another week, another algorithm to ignore. Tap in with Fck A Algorithm.
We're breaking down Dolly Parton's cause of death, the latest food safety alerts, and the biggest celebrity health news of the week on this episode of Dr. Frita LIVE!We start with heavy hearts, looking back at Dolly Parton's health journey after she passed away at 80 following a brief battle with cancer. We'll walk through the warning signs she had quietly mentioned in the months before, and why even beloved public figures often keep a serious diagnosis private for as long as they can.Next up, our Recall Alerts and Outbreak Watch segment has a lot to cover this week. We've got nearly 30,000 pounds of recalled beef, an alfalfa sprout outbreak, the Whole Foods guacamole recall now at the FDA's highest risk level, growing numbers on the Cyclospora lettuce outbreak, and an update on Pennsylvania's first measles deaths of the year.We're also talking about Kehlani's scary hospital trip after she woke up unable to swallow, and Gladys Knight's decision to step back from performing after seven decades. Her story is the perfect moment to talk about what healthy aging really looks like.We're closing the show with a Myth vs Fact segment inspired by a heartbreaking lightning strike story making the rounds online, separating fact from fiction on lightning and storm safety and sharing a few tips that could save a life.This is your weekly dose of the latest trending medical headlines and celebrity health news, made simple and made for you. Bring your questions and join us live, we read every comment.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.#HealthHappyLifePodcast #DrFrita #DrFritaLIVE! #CelebrityHealthNewsHere are a few helpful resources to help on your journey to wellness:▶️ Subscribe so you will never miss a YouTube video.
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Episode 179: New Music _This week we have a ton of new music to share with you! tune in - there's certainly something you'll want to add to you playlist! _ Masego - Fix Your Face (album) Syd - Beard (album) Steve Lacey - Oh yeah? (album) Victoria Monet - Reach Out (song), Frequency of Love (album coming Oct 2) Tyla - A*Pop (album) Jorja Smith - What are the odds (album) Erykah Badu & The Alchemist - Before the World Blows (album) Larry June - Who Coppin (album) Nipsey Hussle & Bino - Prolific Beyonce - Morning Dew (donk) - single Cardi B music video - Aha Upcoming shows to be excited about Mya coming to Blue Note LA - Erykah Badu & The alchemist - Emajanet show at Hollywood Bowl Raymond & Brown tour Rihanna been outside - should we expect new music (finally?!) Beyonce teasing rock n roll album AI songs China Styles Maladie - Gospelize Fight for Me - SitonicSA Funke artist Celebrating myself How are you - - Glady Knight announced retirement from music to focus on family
The family who recently settled with Six Flags over their family member's death years ago joins 'TMZ Live' amid recent brain injury incidents, Gladys Knight to cut back from touring after claims she's being forced to tour, former 'Temptation Island' cast member faces backlash for allegedly lying about graduating from Duke, and Brittany Cartwright gets restraining order against Jax Taylor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Intro and outro @ fiverr. Follow the show @dreaspointofview on ig, fb and threads. Follow the show @dreaspoint on x. Should performers stop performing if they can no longer please the audience? The clips of Gladys Knight sparked this episode. Review at www.theedreaspointofview.com. Subscribe to my free weekly newsletter at dresspointofview.substack.com. New episodes premiere on Sundays and Fridays
This Is The G Podcast | @thisisthegpodcast Tommy B. & Tonya B. interview London singer-songwriter Lukas Setto. His new single, “Ghetto Kind Of Love” is featured on “The Byrdwire” Countdown and can also be heard on Velvet Frequency Radio. The conversation centers on Setto's single “Ghetto Kinda Love,” his UK soul influences, and how independent artists can build careers without a label. In the interview, Lucas Setto talks about his creative roots and the classic R&B and soul artists that shaped his sound. Tonya B's “Tea” segment covers music, legacy, and entertainment headlines – which includes the death of Country Legend, Actress & Philanthropist Dolly Parton. Tonya B then expands the episode into a broader discussion of legacy artists, aging performers (Gladys Knight retires), and what it takes to stay relevant in music and entertainment.
Heading into Joe's birthday weekend, the JBP kicks off this episode discussing the cost of barbers (1:25) before Joe addresses the fans who wanted the crew to talk about Lil Durk's trial (41:38). The room then dives into the DJ Vlad & Elliott Wilson interview with Hit-Boy and whether you can 'knock a hustle' (1:23:25), Hit-Boy speaks on his relationship with Nas (1:34:55), plus the investments into his father's rap career leads to a conversation over Hit-Boy's decision making (1:44:00). Also, the new Druski CTE skit is met with criticism (2:25:29), Lady Gaga sends shade towards Madonna (2:35:49), footage of Gladys Knight performing on tour (2:47:13), new music (3:07:05), and much more. Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden
*Buy a EZ "DEFECTOR" hoodieNote: "Act 1" was a separate published audio podcast.*Check out EZ's morning radio show "The InZane Asylum Q100 Michigan with Eric Zane" Click here*Get a FREE 7 day trial to Patreon to "try it out."*Watch the show live, daily at 8AM EST on Twitch! Please click here to follow the page.Email the show on the Shoreliners Striping inbox: eric@ericzaneshow.comTopics*Steevigh's Patreon show and tell.*Electric Forest porta-potty baby update.*Grill scraper recall!*Autistic kid at ballgame annoys everyone.*Gladys Knight is still "performing" and people are concerned.*Dude is killing it with his Luke Combs roasting.*Twitch streamer's Mom beats his ass on livestream.*Dude scams various women out of millions impersonating a member of the San Francisco 49ers.*Bitch ass robot fails at weightlifting.*Asshole of the day brought to you by Uncle John's Gravel Road RaceSponsors:West Michigan Whitecaps, Uncle John's Gravel Road Race, Main Street Exchange Pawn Shop in Madison, Tennessee,Kuiper Tree Care, Frank Fuss / My Policy Shop Insurance, Kings Room Barbershop, Shoreliners, Ervines Auto Repair Grand Rapids Hybrid & EV,Interested in advertising? Email eric@ericzaneshow.com and let me design a marketing plan for you.Contact: Shoreliners Striping inbox eric@ericzaneshow.comDiscord LinkEZSP TikTokSubscribe to my YouTube channelHire me on Cameo!Tshirts available herePlease subscribe, rate & write a review on Apple Podcastspatreon.com/ericzaneInstagram: ericzaneshowTwitterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
*Buy a EZ "DEFECTOR" hoodieNote: "Act 2" will be a separate published audio podcast.*Check out EZ's morning radio show "The InZane Asylum Q100 Michigan with Eric Zane" Click here*Get a FREE 7 day trial to Patreon to "try it out."*Watch the show live, daily at 8AM EST on Twitch! Please click here to follow the page.Email the show on the Shoreliners Striping inbox: eric@ericzaneshow.comTopics*Steevigh's Patreon show and tell.*Electric Forest porta-potty baby update.*Grill scraper recall!*Autistic kid at ballgame annoys everyone.*Gladys Knight is still "performing" and people are concerned.*Dude is killing it with his Luke Combs roasting.*Twitch streamer's Mom beats his ass on livestream.*Dude scams various women out of millions impersonating a member of the San Francisco 49ers.*Bitch ass robot fails at weightlifting.*Asshole of the day brought to you by Uncle John's Gravel Road RaceSponsors:West Michigan Whitecaps, Uncle John's Gravel Road Race, Main Street Exchange Pawn Shop in Madison, Tennessee,Kuiper Tree Care, Frank Fuss / My Policy Shop Insurance, Kings Room Barbershop, Shoreliners, Ervines Auto Repair Grand Rapids Hybrid & EV,Interested in advertising? Email eric@ericzaneshow.com and let me design a marketing plan for you.Contact: Shoreliners Striping inbox eric@ericzaneshow.comDiscord LinkEZSP TikTokSubscribe to my YouTube channelHire me on Cameo!Tshirts available herePlease subscribe, rate & write a review on Apple Podcastspatreon.com/ericzaneInstagram: ericzaneshowTwitterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The crew weighed in on growing concerns surrounding legendary singer Gladys Knight after recent performances sparked debate about her well-being. The conversation comes as Knight announced she is scaling back her live appearances and focusing more on family and personal projects after fans expressed concern over several recent onstage moments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listeners were treated to a jam-packed show as the crew weighed in on growing concerns surrounding legendary singer Gladys Knight after recent performances sparked debate about her well-being. The conversation comes as Knight announced she is scaling back her live appearances and focusing more on family and personal projects after fans expressed concern over several recent onstage moments. The show also dug into NBA star Jimmy Butler’s ongoing child support case, with reports revealing that Butler and the mother of his three children, Kaitlin Nowak, have reached a comprehensive parenting agreement and are reportedly living together while finalizing remaining legal matters. Court records previously established Butler as the father of the children and included child support payments of $55,000 per month. Meanwhile, Keke Palmer made headlines after clarifying earlier comments about being “asexual,” explaining that she simply does not feel as sexual as society expects and that attraction for her is rooted more in mental and emotional connection than physical appearance. The show also welcomed gospel icon Kirk Franklin, who reflected on his decades-long career, discussed hosting the upcoming Stellar Gospel Music Awards, and introduced his new single, "Thank You for Everything,” featuring Karen Clark Sheard, which serves as the lead release from an upcoming project that blends traditional church music with contemporary gospel sounds. Other notable topics included discussion of President Trump’s executive order directing federal agencies to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America” for U.S. government use amid ongoing trade tensions with Canada, along with the show’s signature humor, entertainment news, and lively listener interaction. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Sale delivers a spectacular complete-game shutout as the Braves sweep the Dodgers, while The Kimmer looks at Gladys Knight scaling back her performances at 82. Plus, political headlines, the controversy over how Canadian media describes 9/11, updates on the 9/11 trial, Space Force, strange polling, sports birthdays, a little history, Flounder’s Funny, and plenty more.
Chris Sale’s incredible complete-game shutout as the Braves sweep the Dodgers, Gladys Knight scaling back her performances, the latest political headlines, the Space Force Academy, the 9/11 trial, and controversy over how Canadian media is describing the September 11 attacks. Plus, updates on the Falcons, college football, MLB, the WNBA, AI, sports birthdays, This Day in History, Flounder’s Funny, and much more.
Chris Sale’s incredible shutout performance against the Dodgers, Gladys Knight health update, Lindsay Clancy jury deliberations, Wisconsin youth football parents outraged, CNN’s embarrassing Dolly Parton photo mix-up, Trump’s new Space Force Academy and Space Medal of Honor,
Recent reports say that while Gladys Knight is still on tour, she is appearing dazed, confused, and perhaps not in control of whether she should even be performing. Also, the ongoing Wendy Williams saga continues as she was spotted in public for the first time in a while. When asked by the media what she wants people to know about her, she said "I want out." Plus, LMN Washington D.C. correspondent Daniel Grimes is live on the scene for the 2026 March On Washington for voting rights.
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Hello Groovers, This week's Liquid Sunshine is sweet soul—the full emotional spectrum of love in all its forms, from the ache of Al Green's isolation to the soaring hope of Minnie Ripperton's "Beautiful Angels" and everything in between. From Prince's timeless devotion to the bittersweet wisdom of Brenda Holloway and Gladys Knight, these tracks understand that love is both the most beautiful and most painful human experience, and soul music is the only language that can hold both truths at once. It's two hours that move between triumph and heartbreak, joy and loss, connection and loneliness—the complete love story told through voices that refuse to lie about how it really feels. Clickety Click on the link to listen Oh yeah, good times! Deejay Maarten Vlot SC Tracklist The Carnets - Silver Moon Beach Al Green - Tired Of Being Alone Syreeta - I Love Every Little Thing About You Ash Soul, Inc - I Do Love Bohannon - Thoughts And Wishes Black Fairy - Tell Them They Are Beautiful The Commodores - High On Sunshine Prince & 94 East - I Will Always Love You Pure Essence - Third Rock Mark Capanni - I Believe In Miracles Collins & Collins - Top Of The Stairs Infinity - Queen Of My Universe Jennifer Warnes - Let The Sunshine In Minnie Ripperton - Beautiful Angels Bill Brown & The Soul Injection - Love Under The Apple Tree Jamie & The Numbers - Magic Touch Little Charles & The Sidewinders - Girls Are Out To Get You Brenda Holloway - When I Am Gone Flame N King & The Bold Ones - Ho Happy Days Sebastian Williams - Get Your Point Over Norma Jean - I'm Taking Over Your Love King Tut - You've Got Me Hung Up s - I've Got To Dance To Keep From Crying Ila Vann - I Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man Lee McDonald - We've Only Just Begun Charles Johnson - Never Had A Love So Good The Carstairs - It Really Hurt Me Girl Ann Sexton - You've Been Gone Too Long Gladys Knight & The Pips - Nobody Can Love You More Joy Of Cooking - Three Day Loser Put on your boogie pants and dancing shoes and come on down for some Liquid Sunshine. It's sexy music, for sexy people. Liquid Sunshine is a weekly radio show on 2XX FM in Australia, and The Face Radio in Brooklyn, USA, playing the best Deep Funk, Rare Groove, Disco & Beats - All The Good Stuff. And we also DJ out in the wild! We regularly do shows in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne and along the Australian East Coast. 2025 will see us on the stages of the European summer festivals, the booths of the European night clubs and near the pools of Bali's finest venues. We are also a full service law firm to the music industry, providing advice to DJs, Producers, Musicians, Venues and Fetival Organisers. Link up, tune in and shake ya booty with Maarten Vlot - podcast, browse the socials, or get in contact via this link: https://linktr.ee/liquidsunshineradio or Stream live at The Face Radio, The Soul of Brooklyn https://thefaceradio.com every Friday 10pm – Midnite Brooklyn / 3am – 5am London / 12pm - 2pm Oz Stream live at TrustFM, the Sound of the Underground https://trustfm.live/ every Saturday 12pm – 2pm East Coast Australia / 3am – 5am London / 10pm - Midnite East Coast US
This week's show, after a pitiful 1964 Gladys Knight & the Pips party: an interview with author/musician Tony Fletcher; brand new The Black Watch, Sonny Wilsons (with Jon Auer), Sansyou, Young Sinclairs, Blue Herons, Isuzu, Underbites, and deary, plus ...
New Hampshire Unscripted talks with the performance arts movers and shakers
(Celebrating 80yrs of blissful community radio!) We at WKXL's NH Unscripted know the heartache of failure and so did the 60's and 70's! So many ways to fail (and God knows we've had our share), so much material to sing about! Here's our playlist: The Beatles – “I'm a Loser” (1964)Ray Charles – “Born to Lose” (1962)Simon & Garfunkel – “The Boxer” (1969)Gladys Knight & Pips - “Midnight Train to Georgia” (1972)The Rolling Stones – “(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction” (1965)The Temptations – “Since I Lost My Baby” (1965)Etta James – “I'd Rather Go Blind” (1967/1968)Frank Sinatra – “Here's to the Losers” (1964)The Everly Brothers – “Bye Bye Love” (1957)The Platters – “The Great Pretender” (1955/1956)Harry Chapin – “Taxi” (1972)Albert Hammond – “It Never Rains in Southern California” (1972)*NH Unscripted is recognized as one of the Top 100 Acting Podcasts on the web and also featured in the Top 50 New Hampshire Podcasts list by Millionpodcasts.com*(Airs M/W/F @9am on 1450AM/103.9FM Concord, 101.9FM Manchester)
The conversation covers a diverse range of music genres and styles, from classic rock to R&B and hip-hop. The influence of historical context on music is evident in the discussion of albums from different eras. The podcast host provides personal updates and shares plans for the future of the podcast, creating a sense of connection with the audience. The conversation delves into the influence of Manu Chao's 'Clandestino' album, the significance of 'House of the Rising Sun' by The Animals, the impact of 'Midnight Train to Georgia' by Gladys Knight and the Pips, and the controversy and reception of 'Goodbye Earl' by the Dixie Chicks. The top 10 song rankings and analysis are also discussed, providing insights into the songs' rankings and their significance.TakeawaysDiverse range of music genres and stylesInfluence of historical context on music Influence of Manu Chao's 'Clandestino' albumSignificance of 'House of the Rising Sun' by The AnimalsImpact of 'Midnight Train to Georgia' by Gladys Knight and the PipsControversy and reception of 'Goodbye Earl' by the Dixie ChicksChapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Update10:23 Review of SZA's 'CTRL' Album24:12 Review of Jefferson Airplane's 'Surrealistic Pillow' Album37:43 Review of Juvenile's '400 Degreez' Album43:10 Manu Chao's 'Clandestino' Album50:50 Top 10 Song Rankings and Analysis59:58 Discussion of 'House of the Rising Sun' by The Animals01:07:05 Exploration of 'Midnight Train to Georgia' by Gladys Knight and the Pips01:13:00 Analysis of 'Goodbye Earl' by the Dixie Chicks
with Mamdani and Abdul El-Sayeed. with Nolan Well's mom.Martha Reeves national anthem rendition. Plus, why are we concerned about Gladys Knight. What's this about Roland Martin? So now there'll be a new Fugees album?Mr Fox's thoughts on personal value. and a video that he finds really cute. Also, why Paul Mooney is part of this episode.
The show also examined concerns surrounding music legend Gladys Knight after her son publicly said he does not want her touring anymore, citing worries about her health and well-being, while Knight has previously maintained that she is healthy and happy and looks forward to continuing to perform. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Rickey Smiley Morning Show tackled some of the biggest stories making headlines, from a landmark Georgia court case to major music news. The crew discussed the sentencing of Georgia father Colin Gray, who received 15 years in prison after being convicted for providing the firearm used by his son in the 2024 Apalachee High School mass shooting, a case that legal experts say could further shape how parents are held accountable when children gain access to deadly weapons. The show also examined concerns surrounding music legend Gladys Knight after her son publicly said he does not want her touring anymore, citing worries about her health and well-being, while Knight has previously maintained that she is healthy and happy and looks forward to continuing to perform. On the entertainment side, rap icon Too Short joined the RSMS crew to talk about his new album Sir Too $hort Vol. 2: Drink & Smoke, produced entirely by longtime collaborator Lil Jon and released as he celebrates more than four decades in hip-hop. He reflected on longevity, working with legends, and why age should never limit creativity in rap. The crew also highlighted former President Barack Obama’s newly released 2026 summer playlist, which features an eclectic mix of artists including Drake, Doechii, SZA, Vince Staples, A Tribe Called Quest, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Marvin Gaye. Other hot topics included Jamie Foxx reportedly preparing to welcome another child, debate surrounding homelessness after comments made by Slim Thug, and celebrity relationship updates involving Papoose and Claressa Shields. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
HERE WE GO MY SHOW FOR 02-JULY-2026 WITH A MIXED BAG OF OLD CLASSICS INCLUDING ( MARVIN GAY, GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS, THE FAT LARRY'S BAND, WEBSTER LEWIS, STEPHANIE MILLS ) AND MANY MORE ALSO SOME TOP NEW TRACKS FROM ( JODY WATLEY, MATHER & KINGDON, AP CONNECTION ) ALSO HAVE THE CONNOISSEURS CORNER ( THIS WEEK WE HAVE ERIC DARIUS AND SIDE EFFECT) AND WE HAVE THE BACK TO BACK CLASSICS BY A CLASSIC ARTIST (THIS WEEK ALEXANDER O'NEAL ) THEN WE HAVE THREE TRACKS DUG OUT FROM THE GARAGE INCLUDING ( MARVIN GAY & TAMMI TERRELL, STEVIE WONDER, THE DRIFTERS ) AND MUCH MUCH MORE SIT BACK WITH A GLASS OF SOMETHING AND ENJOY OR DOWNLOAD FOR LATER.
Le 9 juin 2025, le monde de la musique a perdu l'un de ses plus grands visionnaires : Sylvester Stewart, alias Sly Stone. Si sa disparition a été marquée par un silence assourdissant dans de nombreux médias, cet épisode spécial de Jams of the Year se donne pour mission de combler ce vide immense et de célébrer celui qui a transformé la musique noire américaine... et pas seulement.Nous vous proposons une plongée inédite à travers 12 thématiques clés retraçant une carrière qui dépasse largement la discographie officielle de Sly and the Family Stone.Au programme de ce voyage sonore :L'enfant prodige de Vallejo : Comment Sly maîtrisait déjà la batterie, la basse et la guitare à 11 ans au sein de l'église pentecôtiste avant de devenir un DJ influent à San Francisco.Le producteur de l'ombre : Découvrez ses années chez Autumn Records, où il a façonné le son de groupes légendaires comme les Beau Brummels et les prémices de Jefferson Airplane ou du Grateful Dead.La Family Stone : Une révolution multiraciale et mixte, née de la mixité culturelle de la Bay Area, fusionnant les idéaux du Flower Power et du Black Power.L'innovateur technologique : Son utilisation précurseur de la boîte à rythme, bien avant Stevie Wonder, et son génie de l'arrangement.L'influence colossale : Pourquoi Miles Davis, George Clinton, Earth, Wind & Fire et surtout Prince considéraient Sly comme leur « grand frère » musical.Du Sample au Live : L'héritage de Sly dans le hip-hop (LL Cool J, De La Soul) et les reprises rock et R&B (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Raphael Saadiq).Que vous soyez un fan inconditionnel ou un néophyte curieux, cet épisode vous invite à redécouvrir l'alchimie unique d'un artiste qui a su briser les codes pour créer un funk décomplexé, insolent et éternel.Artistes cités et analysés : The Temptations, Gladys Knight & The Pips, The Gap Band, Jesse Johnson, Prince, Larry Graham, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Raphael Saadiq, LL Cool J. et bien d'autres.À propos de Jams Of The YearCréé par Raphael Melki et Belkacem Meziane, Jams Of The Year est un podcast dédié aux amateurs de musique funk, soul, rap et R&B. Chaque épisode met en lumière une année spécifique, avec une sélection soignée de 12 morceaux emblématiques qui illustrent l'évolution des genres. Au-delà de la musique, le podcast propose un regard analytique sur l'industrie musicale et ses artistes.Aidez nous, en soutenant gratuitement ce podcast !Comment ? C'est très simple :1)
TTBA This episode is a classic TTBA mixtape of disco, funk and soul, blending the cosmic force of Parliament, the dance‑floor sparkle of Evelyn ‘Champagne' King and the smooth soul of Gladys Knight & The Pips. A feel‑good journey through the 70s and 80s, lifted straight from the heart of the era. FLASHLIGHT Parliament 1979 YOU SEXY THING Hot Chocolate 1975 PINK CADILLAC Natalie Cole 1988 TALK TO ME Chico DeBarge 1986 I’M IN LOVE Evelyn “Champagne” King 1981 JUNGLE BOOGIE Kool & The Gang 1973 ARMED AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS First Choice 1973 GOING BACK TO MY ROOTS Lamont Dozier 1977 JUMP (FOR MY LOVE) Pointer Sisters 1984 PURPLE RAIN Prince & The Revolution 1984 TASTE OF BITTER LOVE Gladys Knight & The Pips 1980 I SHOULDA LOVED YA Narada Michael Walden 1979 MY ONE TEMPTATION Mica Paris 1988 I DO YOU The Jets 1987 CAR WASH Rose Royce 1976 The post TTBA Replay 26JUN2026 Pt. 1 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.
BMS EPISODE 126 Featuring Incognito, Tom Browne, MF Robots, Cornell C.C. Carter, Gladys Knight & The Pips, and many more! DJ Rhythm Dee hosts a recurring segment known as the Black Magic Sounds. The show will feature the smooth grooves of Jazz, Neo-Soul, as well as Funk, R&B, Disco, Soulful House, Slow Jams, and anything that moves you. It's all about feeling the music and hearing tracks that were forgotten or entirely new to you. Remember when music was Music! PLAYLIST 1. Still, Chantay Savage, Terry Hunter 2. Running Away, Incognito 3. Let's Dance, Tom Browne 4, When You're Far Away, Gladys Knight & The Pips 5. Howlin' at The new Moon f/Mayer Hawthorne, Alice Ivy 6. Lift It Up, Cornell C.C. Carter 7. Make It, QUINZE 8. Blended Family (What You Do For Love), Alicia Keys 9. Boogie Nights/All Night Long, Erykah Badu 10. Make Me Say, Labo Klandestino, Sally Green 11. Impress, Indigo Blaize 12. Thinking Of You f/Deborah Bond, Citrus Sun 13. Glide, MF Robots 14. On The Strip, Marc Antoine 15. Spread Your Sax, 2 Men 4 Soul 16. 80/20 (B. Bravo Remix), Midas Hutch 17. It's Over Now f/Kareem Shabazz, Raverendos of Soul
Pacific Street Blues & AmericanaMusical Ecclectricity (R) Follow us on Facebook. 1. Chris Cain / Blues for My Dad2. Pops Staples / Father, Father3. Toronza Cannon / Message to My Daughter4. Tab Benoit / Inner Child5. Paul Simon / Mother & Child Reunion6. Stevie Wonder / Isn't She Lovely7. Rosanne & Johnny Cash / September When It Comes8. Frank & Nancy Sinatra / Something Stupid9. Temptations / Papa Was a Rolling Stone10. Gladys Knight & the Pips / Daddy Could Swear11. Aretha Franklin / This Bitter Earth12. Bill Withers / Just the Two of Us13. Eric Clapton / In My Father's Eyes14. John Lennon / Beautiful Boy15. Keb Mo / Lullaby Baby Blues16. Radney Foster / Dulce Suenos (Godspeed)17. Chuck Brown / Family Affair (intro)18. Sly Stone / Family Affair19. John Raitt / Oh What a Beautiful Morning20. Bonnie Raitt / She's Nobody's Girl21. Dom Flemons / Texas Easy Street
This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring trumpet composer, performer and producer Gabriel Johnson, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass. This episode also appears as a video episode on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: "Gabriel Johnson Trumpet Interview" And, find the expanded show notes, transcript and more photos here --- Gabriel Johnson went to the Monterey Jazz Festival at 9 years old - by himself - and witnessed Dizzy Gillespie and Freddie Hubbard on stage. He went home, switched instruments to the trumpet, and the rest is history. Gabe learned to play the trumpet by ear, playing along to Miles Davis, learning "the excitement inside the sadness." A glimmer of hope for Gabe during a difficult childhood. Self taught until later in high school, it wasn't until he was at the New England Conservatory when he learned that what seemed second-nature all along was in fact perfect pitch. A chance encounter with Chris Botti on Gabe's last night in Boston before moving to Los Angeles led to a friendship of over 20 years, and pivotal connections including meeting the manager of Blood, Sweat & Tears, who invited him to be the band's musical director for a year. From hanging out with Clint Eastwood and Robert Redford, to learning recording techniques and producer psychology from David Foster, Gabe has built a remarkable career full of originality and spontaneity, covering soundtracks, jazz, pop and more. With AI creeping into musicians' livelihood, Gabriel has some pertinent advice: individual artist expression is something that can never be replicated, whether by artificial intelligence or another human. Be yourself, be creative, be original. The rest will follow. About Gabriel Johnson: Gabriel Johnson is an American jazz trumpeter whose lyrical sound and deep musical fluency have earned praise from artists, including David Foster, Clint Eastwood, and Chris Botti. Gabe studied at New England Conservatory and then moved to Los Angeles and built a wide ranging career as a solo artist, session musician and featured performer. Recording and performing with artists such as Gladys Knight, Steven Tyler, David Foster, Chris Botti , Andrea Bocelli, Lyle Lovett, and Burt Bacharach, he was featured by Clint Eastwood as a trumpet soloist on the film scores for Changeling and Invictus, and has released a substantial catalog of recordings on his Sunset Horn label, blending jazz tradition with cinematic electronic and modern production influences. Episode Links: Website: www.gabrieljohnsonmusic.com Bandcamp: https://gabrieljohnson.bandcamp.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GJTrumpet Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/gabriel-johnson/336452318 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gjtrumpet/?hl=en Bob Reeves Brass Events and Appearances: William Adam Trumpet Festival July 9-12, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Ill. Book your trumpet alignment here: https://trumpetmouthpiece.com/products/william-adam-trumpet-festival-valve-alignment-presale Podcast Credits: "A Room with a View" - composed and performed by Howie Shear Podcast Host - John Snell Photo Credits - Courtesty Brian Shaw and Equinox Publishing Audio Engineer - Ted Cragg
Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle go completely off the rails on WFAN! The guys dive into an unbelievable story about Gladys Knight allegedly gambling away millions in Las Vegas, debate whether the “Midnight Train to Georgia” background vocals are “choo choo” or “woo woo,” and compare the Pips to the Commodores after Lionel Richie went solo.
In this episode we're joined by a legend of '60s pop journalism to discuss her days at Rave magazine and her friendships with the stars of that swinging decade. Maureen O'Grady talks about the lucky break that brought her to Boyfriend magazine and her long friendship with the great Penny Valentine. She recalls her early interviews with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones before we digress into the role the UK played in hailing the Beach Boys' Pet Sounds as a game-changing masterpiece. Plus we ask our guest about Rave and its groundbreaking 1967 issue featuring Jimi Hendrix on its over. The conversation concludes with Maureen's reminiscences of the '70s, a decade in which she worked as a publicist for — among many other artists — Gladys Knight, Glen Campbell and, erm, Gary Glitter. We then celebrate Miles Davis' 100th birthday by listening to clips from the late Richard Cook's 1985 audio interview with that dark magus of avant-garde jazz. Jasper and William talk us out with their thoughts on pieces about the importance (or otherwise) of pop lyrics (2001) and the abuse meted out to female partners — from Yoko Ono to Courtney Love — of male rock stars (2025). Many thanks to special guest Maureen O'Grady. Pieces discussed: The Who did you say?, The Flower Game, The Beach Boys Visit the Animals, The Beach Boys: Complex and Intricate, Brian Wilson Remembers Pet Sounds on the Album's 50th Anniversary, Miles Davis audio, No Language, Just Sound — Looking Well Beyond the Lyric Sheet and Yoko Ono is now getting acclaim, but why do rock stars' female partners get so much abuse?.
Never Give Up is a classic disco house music podcast. Please check out these great older classics. These will bring back many memories. Enjoy. Artist names and song titles are in the order they were played... SISTER SLEDGE-WE ARE FAMILY, BARRY WHITE-LET THE MUSIC PLAY, GEORGE BENSON-NEVER GIVE UP ON A GOOD THING, HIGH FASHION-NEXT TO YOU, PHIL FEARSON & GALAXY-WHAT DO I DO, DR PACKER-OOH I WONDER, BOZ SCAGGS-LOW DOWN, THUNDERSTORM-HERE'S TO YOU, SINNAMON-I NEED YOU NOW, STEPHANIE MILLS-PUT YOUR BODY IN IT, GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS-SAVE THE OVERTIME, PATRICE RUSHEN-NEVER GONNA GIVE YOU UP, DELEGATION-HEARTACHE #9, ASHFORD & SIMPSON-IT SEEMS TO HANG ON, DONNA SUMMER-HURTS JUST A LITTLE, BOOKER NEWBERRY III-LOVE TOWN, KHEMISTRY-CAN YOU FEEL MY LOVE. End. Thanks for listening to Ken Steele Music.
Midnight Train from Georgia chronicles the incredible rise of Gladys Knight and the Pips from their origins singing in a small Atlanta church to their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. When two families' destinies intertwine at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, they discover the extraordinary musical talents of their children. Young cousins William Guest, Eleanor Guest, Gladys Knight, Brenda Knight, and Bubba Knight unite their heavenly vocals to form The Pips gospel choir. We follow William Guest from his formative years in Atlanta, where his love of music is kindled by evenings listening to his family perform rhythmic gospel songs on their porch. The Pips' journey takes them from these humble back-porch jam sessions to struggle and sacrifice on the road to stardom. With faith, fortitude and William's grandmother's lessons to guide them, the group overcomes adversity through the transcendent power of their music. Midnight Train from Georgia is an inspiring tale about the bonds of family, church and music. It's a story of poverty to fortune, innocence to experience, and childhood friendship growing into Hall of Fame synergy. Their sweet harmonies touched millions over decades, but it all started with kids finding their voices in a small Georgia choir.Lady Dhyana Ziegler, DCJ, Ph.D., is currently President and CEO of Z/Creators, LLC and Professor Emerita of Florida A&M University, U.S.A. . She has worked in the field of higher education and technology for more than 35 years as a professor and administrator. Dr. Ziegler is the author of four books, more than 60 scholarly publications - including book chapters - and has produced more than 100 videos and other multimedia works. She has presented at numerous national and international conferences. Besides her academic career, Dr. Ziegler is a multimedia writer, digital content producer, and songwriter (to name a few). She serves on several boards and other professional organisations.
www.patreon.com/theconspiracypodcastBefore the moonwalk. Before the glove. Before Neverland, before the tabloids, before the world decided it knew exactly who Michael Jackson was — there was a kid in Gary, Indiana who wasn't allowed to touch his father's guitar.Most people know the legend. Few know the price.Michael Jackson didn't have a childhood. He had rehearsals. He had a belt across the chair and a father who saw dollar signs where other dads saw sons. By the time he was eight years old he was performing in nightclubs, watching the adult world at its worst, and being told that was normal. It wasn't normal. None of it was.And yet — out of all of that — came Thriller. The moonwalk. Four consecutive number one singles before he was twelve. A catalog worth billions. A chimp in a matching outfit eating dinner at the table.But also Neverland. Also the allegations. Also a death that still doesn't sit right.This week we start at the beginning — Gary, Indiana, Joe Jackson, the Apollo Theater, Motown, Quincy Jones, and the private world Michael built when he finally had enough money to build whatever he wanted. We get into the stuff most people don't know, the stuff that actually explains everything, and we set the table for what's coming in Part 2.And trust us — Part 2 gets dark.Timestamps:00:00 — Intro, Patreon shoutouts & gas prices somehow leading to Michael Jackson04:00 — Why we're covering MJ now & our bias going in (we love him, sue us)07:00 — Gary, Indiana: the two-bedroom house, 11 people, and Joe Jackson11:00 — Joe discovers the boys' talent & the rehearsals begin — belt on the chair13:00 — Michael describes the abuse & why the sight of his father made him physically ill15:00 — "Big Nose" — the nickname that quietly explains everything about his face16:00 — The Jackson 5 is born & Michael joins at six years old18:00 — Winning the Apollo, Gladys Knight, Berry Gordy & the Motown signing19:00 — Diana Ross "presents" them — the marketing ploy that worked perfectly20:00 — Four consecutive number ones straight out the gate, Jacksonmania hits22:00 — Growing up backstage in nightclubs — what Michael saw at age 7 and 823:00 — His Grammy speech: "My childhood was taken away from me"25:00 — Was it worth it? The guys debate childhood sacrifice vs. greatness32:00 — Michael meets Diana Ross at nine years old — "my mother, sister, and lover"34:00 — Leaving Motown, The Wiz disaster, and meeting Quincy Jones35:00 — Off the Wall, one Grammy, and a quiet promise to himself36:00 — Thriller drops — and why nobody actually knows how many copies it sold39:00 — The Motown 25 moonwalk: 47 million viewers and a call from Fred Astaire41:00 — Bad, five consecutive number ones, and the Beatles catalog for $47 million43:00 — Neverland Ranch: the train, the zoo, the carousel, and why he built it48:00 — Bubbles the chimp, matching outfits, and the loneliness hiding behind it all54:00 — The Godiva candy story & why he never stopped giving it away56:00 — Vitiligo confirmed: what the autopsy actually showed58:00 — The nose, the face, and erasing the thing his father ridiculed59:00 — What's coming in Part 2: the lawsuits, the acquittal, the death, and the dark stuff
Men At Work-Be Good Johnny The Black Crowes-The Queen Of The B-Sides Ray Price-Sittin' And Thinkin' Gladys Knight & The Pips-Who Is She (And What Is She To You) The Rolling Stones-Rough & Twisted INXS-Good Times ft. Jimmy Barnes The Exciters-Tell Him Bruno Mars-Why You Wanna Fight Pat Green-Wave On Wave Stealers Wheel-Stuck In The Middle With You Ella Fitzgerald-Where Or When Spoon-Knock Knock Knock Emily Ann Roberts-Jack And Jill Daniel's Robbie Williams-Angels Ike & Tina Turner-Come Together Blue Oyster Cult-Burnin' For You
"CLARENCE CARTER SLIPS AWAY ON THE MYSTERY TRAIN"When we speak of the deep soul drenched days when certain performers inhabited a heart full of soul so captivating and special that they were ordained as high priests of mournful and lustful magic, we will always recall Soul legend Clarence Carter.Clarence boarded The Mystery Train today, May 14, following struggles with prostate cancer and a battle with pneumonia and sepsis. He was 90.This blind Southern star from Alabama scored two Top 10 hits in the late 1960s and early 1970s with “Slip Away” and “Patches,” After having hits on the R&B charts (including 1965's “Step By Step” and 1967's “Tell Daddy”), Carter landed on the pop charts – as well as, concurrently, the R&B lists – with 1968's “Slip Away,” a song that highlighted Carter's powerful and emotional baritone voice with a lyric in which the singer implores his married lover for a secret rendezvous Two years later Carter released his biggest pop hit, the Grammy-winning (for Best R&B song) “Patches,” which rose to #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Mr. Carter also recorded a number of raunchy novelty songs eschewed by mainstream radio but finding success in later years: The 1968 “Back Door Santa” was sampled by Run-D.M.C. for the 1987 single “Christmas in Hollis,” and the even more explicit “Strokin'” from 1986 was featured on the soundtrack for Eddie Murphy's 1996 remake of The Nutty Professor as well as in William Friedkin's 2011 film Killer Joe.Sleep Well Clarence. The first of the six covers that appear on Please Please Me is a mid-tempo ballad called “Anna (Go to Him),” which was written and first recorded by Arthur Alexander. Chances are that most people who hear the version sung by John Lennon have no idea who Arthur Alexander is—but the Beatles certainly knew, and so did the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan: Alexander is reportedly the only songwriter whose tunes have appeared on studio albums by those three hallowed acts. Elvis Presley recorded one of his songs as well—albeit one that Alexander co-wrote—and so did Otis Redding and Tina Turner and Jerry Lee Lewis and Percy Sledge.Don Covay recorded for several labels, including Blaze, Sue, Big Top, Fire, Arnold, Fleetwood, Columbia, Epic and Scepter, releasing 'Popeye Waddle' b/w 'One Little Boy Had Money' in 1962 for Cameo Parkway, which became a hit.Don was, by now, recording solo material, and material under the name of Don Covay and the Goodtimers.He penned the U.S. number 1 single 'Pony Time' for Chubby Checker, wrote a hit song called 'I'm Hanging Up My Heart for You', for the Soul singer Solomon Burke, and wrote for Gladys Knight & The Pips, penning 'Letter Full of Tears', which made the top 20.Don formed partnerships with several associates including Horace Ott and Ronnie Miller.In 1964, when he signed to the Rosemart label.His debut single there with the Goodtimers, 'Mercy Mercy' featured Jimi Hendrix on guitar.The following year, Jimi Hendrix played again on the follow up single 'Take This Hurt Off Me' b/w 'Please Don't Let Me Know'.Clarence Carter didn't have it easy while growing up in Alabama; and being Black and blind was an extra burden, but he has overcome many other obstacles in so many ways. “I feel incredibly good about what I've been able to accomplish, but it was not easy. Our world presents challenges and barriers to success for people with disabilities, but I always wanted more in life and believe that the ADA helped me get to where I am today.”I would like to say that Carter now has three “B's” behind his name, Black, Blind and Blessed. Carter is known for serious Blues music, which includes a string of R&B hits. The songs “Back Door Santa,” “Slip Away,” “Patches,” “Too Weak to Fight” and the dance hall hit “Strokin” are part of his Blues legacy.
Interview Date: April 12th, 2026Episode SummaryIn this episode of The Business of Dance Podcast, Alicia Mae Holloway shares her extraordinary journey from a small-town competition dancer in West Virginia to building a multifaceted career in ballet, commercial dance, modeling, acting, and social media. She reflects on knowing from the age of three that dance was her purpose, and how that conviction led her to leave home at just 13 years old to pursue elite ballet training. From earning a full scholarship to the School of American Ballet to landing her first professional contracts, Alicia's story is one of deep faith, resilience, and bold commitment to her dreams.Alicia also opens up about the realities of a long professional career: painful auditions, injuries, rejection, career pivots, and the mental challenges that dancers face when their identity is tied so closely to performance. She shares how Dance Theatre of Harlem shaped her artistry, how social media unexpectedly expanded her career, and why authenticity matters more than perfection in today's entertainment world. Her advice to young dancers is both practical and inspiring: stay true to yourself, embrace being multidimensional, and remember that rejection is often redirection.Top 10 Show Notes3:58 — Alicia knew dance was her calling6:17 — West Virginia scholarship changed everything9:35 — Moved away from home at 1414:21 — Worst audition led to first contract19:49 — Six-hour audition booked Dance Theatre Harlem21:17 — Mentor predicted her DTH future27:40 — TikTok consistency sparked massive growth35:45 — Talent plus visibility creates more opportunities57:05 — Rejection is redirection, not the end1:09:14 — Dance for yourself, not approvalBiography:Alicia Mae Holloway is from Morgantown, West Virginia and began dancing when she was three years old at Kat and Company Dance Studio. In 2007, Alicia began taking classes at Morgantown Dance Studio. She also trained at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts before attending the School of American Ballet from 2011–2015. Alicia has attended the Boston Ballet Summer Dance Program, as well as Pacific Northwest Ballet.She began her professional career dancing with the Suzanne Farrell Ballet, and completed seven seasons with the Dance Theatre of Harlem where she has worked with Alicia Keys, Aretha Franklin, and Gladys Knight. She has shot music videos with Grammy award–winning artist KEM, as well as JAGMAC and Eryn Martin, and can be seen in Google commercials, Maybelline commercials, and in Glamour Magazine's November issue, as well as an online feature of Who Wore What, and most recently, has a story live now with PEOPLE Magazine regarding her audition process and training with the Rockettes. In 2023, Alicia appeared on the cover of PEOPLE, further expanding her national visibility.Alicia was also the Lead Principal Dancer in Josh Bergasse's Sugar Hill: The Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker, bringing new life to the iconic reimagining of the classic ballet.She has served as the co-chairwoman of the School of American Ballet's Visiting Faculty Program and was a Princess Grace Award nominee. Alicia was cast as The Lady in a Yellow Dress in the revival of Broadway's show CONTACT, by Susan Stroman. In addition to her dance career, Alicia models for American Eagle, Aime Leon Dore, and Victoria's Secret. She filmed her first movie last year-dancing and acting in Man With the Bag, directed by Adam Shankman.Connect on Social Media:Instagram: Https://www.instagram.com/aliciamaehollowayTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aliciamaeholloway