Podcasts about Luther Vandross

Send us a textIn this episode, Makosi explores the quiet but powerful question shaping culture in 2026: what actually makes someone relevant?Using three real moments from this week's pop culture — the controversial silence around Melania Trump's documentary, the values-driven statements made on the Grammy Awards stage, and the explosive energy of iShowSpeed's African tour — this episode unpacks the difference between attention, noise, and lasting relevance.Makosi reflects on why many people tuned into the Grammys expecting artists to speak out about immigration and ICE, why silence can be more controversial than outrage, and how a simple, human moment involving Cher accidentally brought Luther Vandross back into collective memory.This is not a gossip episode.It's a thoughtful conversation about timing, moral responsibility, cultural alignment, and why relevance today is less about being loud — and more about being felt.If you're navigating leadership, visibility, influence, or simply trying to stay grounded in a very noisy world, this episode will change how you think about power, silence, and what truly lasts.Support the show

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Grammy success stories: Mr. Bunny, Luther (Vandross), Lauryn Hill honors D'Angelo;  Shaboozey supports immigrants and people are mad; Dear Leader and Nikki Minaj flip on Trevor Noah; Don Renaldo Lemon arrested, Mr. Tim (Don's husband) reacts, Jimmy Kimmel supports; R. Kelly's most infamous (and exploited) victim tells her story in a new book, and to Rolling Stone. Thanks to our sponsors: Sign up and get 10% off at https://www.betterHelp.com/RATCHET.  Feel like your best self again! To get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you, visit https://www.forhers.com/RATCHET.  ABOUT ME: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.demetrialucas.com/about/⁠⁠⁠ STAY CONNECTED:  IG: ⁠⁠⁠@demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠demetriallucas⁠⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠⁠ demetriallucas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH! We start off with Mal eyeballing the work (the work being his coworker) and doing a quick recap of his disloyalty over the weekend. We then turn into the Grammy’s cast. Rory insists Justin Bieber is somehow underrated, Mal wants us to revisit the Rap categories again, and Baby D can’t stop laughing at the resurrection of Luther Vandross. Plus, we explain how Jay-Z and Pusha T ended up viral for their relation to the Epstein files, + more! All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There were history-making moments, as well as awkward ones, at last night's 68th annual Grammy Awards. Cher's Lifetime Achievement Award presentation went off the rails and culminated with her introducing Luther Vandross as the winner of the Record of the Year. (Vandross passed away 21 years ago.) The night also included interesting outfits, ICE references, and a Trevor Noah joke that prompted Pres. Trump to promise a lawsuit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There were history-making moments, as well as awkward ones, at last night's 68th annual Grammy Awards. Cher's Lifetime Achievement Award presentation went off the rails and culminated with her introducing Luther Vandross as the winner of the Record of the Year. (Vandross passed away 21 years ago.) The night also included interesting outfits, ICE references, and a Trevor Noah joke that prompted Pres. Trump to promise a lawsuit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There were history-making moments, as well as awkward ones, at last night's 68th annual Grammy Awards. Cher's Lifetime Achievement Award presentation went off the rails and culminated with her introducing Luther Vandross as the winner of the Record of the Year. (Vandross passed away 21 years ago.) The night also included interesting outfits, ICE references, and a Trevor Noah joke that prompted Pres. Trump to promise a lawsuit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Groundhog Day - Full Grammy Recap... Power Ranking Performances... What was Cher Doing? Bieber, Post Malone tribute to Ozzy and Olivia Dean were amazing - We read the Grammy Facebook comments - Lets Go Pens - Super Bowl Week - Stay off the frozen rivers Pittsburgh - Say Something nice... Did someone help you out or you just want to brag about someone.. Listen on iHeartRadio click the little mic and leave us a talkback messageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Hip Hop What Ifs, we explore one of the most intriguing "almost" moments in cinematic history: the possibility of DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince (Will Smith) taking the lead roles in the 1990 classic House Party. We pull back the curtain on the unexpected legal battle that started it all, involving a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by New Line Cinema over the duo's hit song "A Nightmare on My Street". As part of a potential settlement to offset the lawsuit, the studio offered the pair several film scripts, with House Party being one of the primary options on the table. The discussion dives deep into why the duo ultimately passed on the project, including DJ Jazzy Jeff's hesitation regarding the film's heavy focus on dancing. We also examine the creative vision of director Reginald Hudlin, who originally developed the story as his college thesis at Harvard, inspired by the vibe of Luther Vandross's "Bad Boy Tonight". You will learn how the search for a "black hip hop group" led Hudlin to Kid 'n Play after witnessing their massive fan reception in New York, a move that would define the culture of the early 90s. Finally, we analyze the "Butterfly Effect" of this casting choice. We compare the popularity of Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince against Kid 'n Play in the late 80s, debating whether the film would have reached the same heights without the specific chemistry and iconic dance moves of the legendary duo. We also touch on the supporting cast that rounded out the masterpiece, including the introduction of a young Martin Lawrence, the bullying presence of Full Force, and the comedic brilliance of Robin Harris and John Witherspoon. Email the show at hiphopwhatif@gmail.com Follow SOLC Network online Instagram: https://bit.ly/39VL542                          Twitter: https://bit.ly/39aL395                          Facebook: https://bit.ly/3sQn7je                To Listen to the podcast Podbean https://bit.ly/3t7SDJH                      YouTube http://bit.ly/3ouZqJU                      Spotify http://spoti.fi/3pwZZnJ                     Apple http://apple.co/39rwjD1  IHeartRadio http://ihr.fm/2L0A2y

There were history-making moments, as well as awkward ones, at last night's 68th annual Grammy Awards. Cher's Lifetime Achievement Award presentation went off the rails and culminated with her introducing Luther Vandross as the winner of the Record of the Year. (Vandross passed away 21 years ago.) The night also included interesting outfits, ICE references, and a Trevor Noah joke that prompted Pres. Trump to promise a lawsuit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn Porter is an acclaimed American documentary filmmaker and founder of Trilogy Films, known for her storytelling on social justice, history, and cultural icons. Her celebrated documentaries, including Trapped, John Lewis: Good Trouble, and The Lady Bird Diaries, air on platforms like HBO, Netflix, Amazon, Apple, CNN, PBS and others. Another film from Porter's recent work, Luther: Never Too Much, highlights the life and legacy of Luther Vandross. Produced with Sony Music Entertainment, Jamie Foxx's Foxxhole, and Colin Firth's Raindog Films, this intimate portrayal of the Grammy-winning artist was recently released in theaters and premiered on CNN/MAX on January 1, 2025. Her recent work, The Sing Sing Chronicles won the Best Documentary Emmy at the 46th annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards. Porter's achievements are widely recognized. A three-time Sundance film festival Alum, her film Gideon's Army was nominated for an Emmy and an Independent Spirit Award and won the prestigious Ridenhour Prize as well as the American Bar Association's Silver Gavel Award. Trapped also earned a Silver Gavel, as well as a Peabody Award and the Sundance Special Jury Prize for Social Impact Filmmaking, while John Lewis: Good Trouble won the 2021 NAACP Image Award. She received the Critics' Choice Impact Award in 2022 and Gracie Awards in both 2022 and 2023. Recently, Porter was awarded the National Humanities Medal by former President Joe Biden, elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, and received the IDA Career Achievement Award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dawn Porter is an acclaimed American documentary filmmaker and founder of Trilogy Films, known for her storytelling on social justice, history, and cultural icons. Her celebrated documentaries, including Trapped, John Lewis: Good Trouble, and The Lady Bird Diaries, air on platforms like HBO, Netflix, Amazon, Apple, CNN, PBS and others. Another film from Porter's recent work, Luther: Never Too Much, highlights the life and legacy of Luther Vandross. Produced with Sony Music Entertainment, Jamie Foxx's Foxxhole, and Colin Firth's Raindog Films, this intimate portrayal of the Grammy-winning artist was recently released in theaters and premiered on CNN/MAX on January 1, 2025. Her recent work, The Sing Sing Chronicles won the Best Documentary Emmy at the 46th annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards. Porter's achievements are widely recognized. A three-time Sundance film festival Alum, her film Gideon's Army was nominated for an Emmy and an Independent Spirit Award and won the prestigious Ridenhour Prize as well as the American Bar Association's Silver Gavel Award. Trapped also earned a Silver Gavel, as well as a Peabody Award and the Sundance Special Jury Prize for Social Impact Filmmaking, while John Lewis: Good Trouble won the 2021 NAACP Image Award. She received the Critics' Choice Impact Award in 2022 and Gracie Awards in both 2022 and 2023. Recently, Porter was awarded the National Humanities Medal by former President Joe Biden, elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, and received the IDA Career Achievement Award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Lindsey is a wildly successful music entrepreneur. He's a musician, songwriter, producer, publisher and record label owner. He started out working with the legendary producer Richard Perry on albums by The Pointer Sisters, Elton John, Luther Vandross, Chaka Khan, and Ray Charles. He's gone on himself to produce artists like Marvin Gaye, Leonard Cohen, Aaron Neville, Celine Dion, Elton John and Chris Botti. He's worked with Cher and Keith Urban. He started several music publishing companies that published works by Bruno Mars and others. And he started several record labels. This man is a jack of all trades.My featured song is “All Of The Time”. It's a light, airy, whimsical love song. Spotify link.—-----------------------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH STEVE:https://www.extrememusic.com/atonerecordings/------------------------------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST RELEASE:“MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET” is Robert's latest release. It transforms his jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. Praised by a host of classical music stars.CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—---------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE“MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's recent single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is joined by Richard Marx. Marx delivered his self-titled debut album in the spring of 1987 and has kept up the pace, adding over a dozen more to his catalog since. All the while, he frequently showed up on the pop charts, shared a Grammy for Song of the Year with Luther Vandross, and sang background vocals on Madonna's “White Heat.” In 2021, he released a memoir called Stories to Tell, which unpacked his four-decade career, but it also serves as the title of his podcast. This week, the roles are reversed, sitting down with Madden to delve into his latest full-length, After Hours, and beyond. Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Veeps⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Follow Artist Friendly! IG: @artist.friendly TikTok: @artist.friendly YouTube: www.youtube.com/goodcharlotte ------- Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Neville Hardman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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To celebrate his impressive new album "After Hours" -- out January 16th -- Richard Marx joins Phil & David for a very funny, revealing conversation with great stories about Richard's late great father Dick Marx, Richard's hero turned buddy Rod Stewart, Luther Vandross, Paul Anka, Richard's courtship with beloved wife Daisy Fuentes. All this plus dueling funny Barbra Streisand stories from Richard and Phil, dueling crazy Julio Iglesias stories from Richard and Phil, and Richard remembering how hilarious his late great Luther Vandross could be. For more on Richard Marx, go to https://www.richardmarx.com. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To celebrate his impressive new album "After Hours" -- out January 16th -- Richard Marx joins Phil & David for a very funny, revealing conversation with great stories about Richard's late great father Dick Marx, Richard's hero turned buddy Rod Stewart, Luther Vandross, Paul Anka, Richard's courtship with beloved wife Daisy Fuentes. All this plus dueling funny Barbra Streisand stories from Richard and Phil, dueling crazy Julio Iglesias stories from Richard and Phil, and Richard remembering how hilarious his late great Luther Vandross could be. For more on Richard Marx, go to https://www.richardmarx.com. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

This week on Cultural Manifesto, we remember some of the notable Indiana musicians and music figures who passed away in 2025. Join us as we honor the lives of artists who shaped funk, rock, music education, and global psychedelia — including:  Fort Wayne guitarist Gray Brabson, also known as G Money, whose work with the funk band Trust produced the cult-classic 1978 single “Funk Power,” later rediscovered by collectors and reissued by Numero Group. Indianapolis funk keyboardist DeMorris “Dee Gee” Smith, a deeply connected figure in the city's soul and funk scene who also performed with national acts including the Bar-Kays, Natalie Cole, Luther Vandross, and Bootsy Collins. Indianapolis trumpet player Ron Hedrick, best known for his work with Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign. Indiana-born bassist Toby Myers, whose career bridged the state's rock scene and the global stage through his long tenure with John Mellencamp, as well as his earlier work with Roadmaster and later contributions to Lisa Germano's landmark 4AD release. Gladys Stone Wright, a pioneering West Lafayette band director, conductor, and composer who helped redefine the role of women in band leadership and co-founded the Women Band Directors National Association.  And Indianapolis-based writer, scholar, and musician Stan Denski, a central figure in documenting and preserving psychedelic music history. As a co-founder of OR Records, a member of the band Many Bright Things, and a key contributor to the influential Love, Peace & Poetry compilation series, Denski helped bring psychedelic music from Africa, Asia, and Latin America to wider attention.

2025 won't be remembered as the year for love, peace and harmony. War and military attacks were happening everywhere - from the Ukraine to the Middle East to Venezuela to Nigeria. Natural disasters like wildfires and floods swept the U.S. And not only did we lose beloved celebrities like Diane Keaton, Robert Redford and Ozzy Osbourne, other popular figures - from Rob and Michele Reiner to Charlie Kirk to Melissa and Mark Hortman - died in devastating ways that shocked the world. Political differences polarized Americans with increasing intensity, AI made us increasingly unsure what was even real, social media became a toxic wasteland, and millions were facing the loss of health insurance at year's end as a result of the expiration of ACA subsidies. We could go on and on, but we know you lived through it, too. So this week your hosts of "How We Heard It" decided to highlight some positive things about 2025 with lists of the year's best songs and albums and movies and TV shows. They were riveted by movies like "One Battle After Another," "Sinners" and "Weapons" and intrigued by films like "Nuremburg," "Companion" and "Good Boy." On the small screen, your hosts were thrilled by "IT: Welcome to Derry" and "Alien: Earth," challenged by "The Bear" and "White Lotus" and tickled by "The English Teacher" and a revived "South Park." Musically, Kendrick Lamar and SZA teamed up on a sizzling tribute to Luther Vandross, the U.K.'s Wet Leg brought back rowdy alt-rock excitement, and Taylor Swift may have saved us from the fate of Ophelia. It was almost enough to inspire them to do that little Swiftie dance. If they could dance.

We've been celebrating our 10th anniversary all year by digging in the vaults to re-present classic episodes with fresh commentary. Today, for our final "classic episode" of 2025, we're revisiting our 2020 conversation with "All I Want for Christmas" co-writer Walter Afanasieff. Happy holidays and thanks for a great year of looking back together as we continue to look toward the future!ABOUT WALTER AFANASIEFFThirteen-time Grammy nominee and two-time winner Walter Afanasieff is best known for his collaborative songwriting and production partnership with Mariah Carey that yielded hit singles such as “Can't Let Go,” “Dreamlover,” “Hero,” “Without You,” “Anytime You Need a Friend,” “Butterfly,” “My All,” and “One Sweet Day,” a duet with Boyz II Men that was named ASCAP Song of the Year. It hit #1 in December of 1995 and stayed there for sixteen weeks—a record that remained unbroken for more than two decades. Their “All I Want for Christmas is You” was released in 1994 and has since become a holiday standard. It hit #1 on Billboard's pop chart for the first time in 2019, giving Walter and Mariah the world record for the longest period of time between a song's original release and its arrival at the top of the chart.  In addition to his success with Carey, Afanasieff carved out a formidable reputation as a go-to producer of hit movie songs. After co-writing and co-producing the Gladys Knight single “License to Kill” from the James Bond film of the same name, he went on to produce “Beauty and the Beast,” “A Whole New World” from Aladdin, “Even If My Heart Would Break” from The Bodyguard, and “My Heart Will Go On” from Titanic, which became the best-selling single in the world for 1998. Additionally he produced “Some Day” from The Hunchback of Notre Dame and the Academy Award nominated “Go the Distance” from Hercules.Other hits from the Walter Afanasieff songbook include “Can You Stop the Rain,” a #1 R&B single for Peabo Bryson that earned a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Song, “Missing You Now,” a #1 Adult Contemporary hit for Michael Bolton, “If You Go Away,” a Top 20 single for New Kids on the Block, Savage Garden's #1 pop single “I Knew I Loved You,” and Ricky Martin's massive global hit “She Bangs.”The long list of additional artists Walter has written and produced music for includes Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Luther Vandross, Destiny's Child, Kenny G, Andrea Bocelli, Johnny Mathis, Kenny Loggins, Barbra Streisand, Christina Aguilera, Marc Anthony, Babyface, and Josh Groban.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gift for you : A special episode for Christmas Follow me on social media : @marcusjoys 01/ Jocelyn Brown - Somebody Else's Guy (Alex Preston Rework) 02/ Dayne S - My Soul (Original Mix) 03/ New Order - Blue Monday (SOULSPY Edit) 04/ Midnight Stars - Midas Touch (Max Mash Edit) 05/ Glen Horsborough feat. Laura Louise - Don t Go (Andrey Exx & Dogus Cabakcor Remix) 06/ Luther Vandross - she's a super lady (Mikeandtess Edit) 07/ Nu Genea - Je Vulesse (Benny Kane EDIT) 08/ Hazzaro - Rupture (Original Mix) 09/ Sgt Slick - Dance With You (Marcus Bootleg) 10/ Sheila & B Devotion - Spacer (Jonk Spook Remix) 11/ Audio Jacker & Discotron vs Kathy Brown vs Delegation - Disco Turns Me On (Original Mix) 12/ Eddie Johns - More Spell On You (CHERAMY Edit) 13/ Mylo vs Miami Sound Machine - Doctor Pressure (Club Mix) 14/ Dave Mccullen - Bitch (Club Extended)

Send us a textOn this episode, Tom and Bert select, review and discuss their Honorable Mentions and their TOP 10 + 1 Greatest Holiday Song Favorites of all time!It's the "SONG" that makes the criteria for their selections then theor favorite/best renditions by their favorites singers complete their lists.Some are the traditional Classics and some are newer originals with a few surprise sleeper hits that make up their lists.Some highlights:"Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer" (9:21) by Dean Martin"Merry Christmas Baby" (13:35) by the Carpenters"Happy Holidays/Holiday Season" (21:03) by Andy Williams"Feliz Navidad" (23:30) by Jose Feliciano"Every Year, Every Christmas" (25:52) by Luther Vandross"The Christmas Song" (27:24) by Nat King Cole"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" (32:03) by Frank Sinatra"Have a Holly Jolly Christmas" (38:45) by Burl Ives"Peace on Earth"/"Little Drummer Boy" (41:30) by Bing Crosby and David Bowie"Gloria" (51:06) by Michael W. Smith"Santa Baby" (53:45) by Eartha Kitt"Baby It's Cold Outside" (1h 01m) by Dean Martin"Same Old Lang Syne" (1h 12m) by Dan Fogelberg"All I want for Christmas is You" (1h 15m) by Mariah CareyHave a Great Holiday Season and we wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year.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.

**Lynda Law's Soul Show Replay On traxfm.org. This Week Lynda Features Soul/Boogie/Dance Classics/Contemporary Soul From Kasso, Sister Sledge, Lionel Richie, Patrice Rushen, Love Committee, Julian Jonah, Skyy, Luther Vandross, Kool & The Gang & More #originalpirates #soulmusic #contemporarysoul #70smusic #80smusic #disco #danceclassics Catch Lynda's Soul Show Every Tuesday From 4:00PM UK Time On www.traxfm.org Listen Live Here Via The Trax FM Player: chat.traxfm.org/player/index.html Mixcloud LIVE :mixcloud.com/live/traxfm Free Trax FM Android App: play.google.com/store/apps/det...mradio.ba.a6bcb The Trax FM Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092342916738 Trax FM Live On Hear This: hearthis.at/k8bdngt4/live Tunerr: tunerr.co/radio/Trax-FM Radio Garden: Trax FM Link: http://radio.garden/listen/trax-fm/IEnsCj55 OnLine Radio Box: onlineradiobox.com/uk/trax/?cs...cs=uk.traxRadio Radio Deck: radiodeck.com/radio/5a09e2de87...7e3370db06d44dc Radio.Net: traxfmlondon.radio.net Stream Radio : streema.com/radios/Trax_FM..The_Originals Live Online Radio: liveonlineradio.net/english/tr...ax-fm-103-3.htm**

GRAMMY® Winner, Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Inductee! Happy Holiday's, Merry Christmas!! Featured in the Academy Award Winning Documentary "20 Feet from Stardom", Darlene Has done a LOT!! #1 Hit Make, Actress on Stage & in Motion Picture Blockbusters like the "Lethal Weapon" Movies Rolling Stone Magazine has proclaimed Darlene Love to be “one of the greatest singers of all time” and that certainly rings true, but perhaps Paul Shaffer says it even more concisely: “Darlene Love is Rock N' Roll!” From her first number #1 Hit,"He's A Rebel", through her string of label hits with legendary producer Phil Spector, including "Da Doo Ron Ron", "He's Sure The Boy I Love & "Christmas Baby Please Come Home" a classic she sangs every Christmas season on the "Late Show with David Letterman (it is David's favorite). Darlene on Lead Vocals #1 Hit ~ "He's a Rebel" ~ The Crystals #10 Hit ~ "He's Sure the Boy I Love" ~ The Crystals Darlene solo ~ "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" In December 2010, Rolling Stone Magazine ranked "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" first on its list of The Greatest Rock and Roll Christmas Song, saying that "nobody can match Love's emotion and sheer vocal power." Several of the classic hit song's she sings backup on: Sam Cooke's ~ "Chain Gang", Bobby "Boris" Pickett ~ "The Monster Mash" "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration" ~ The Righteous Brothers "Walking In The Rain" ~ The Ronettes The Beach Boys ~ "In My Room" "Poor Side of Town" ~ Johnny Rivers "Rock and Roll Lullaby" ~ B.J. Thomas "Let Us Pray" ~ Elvis Presley "Get It Right" ~ Luther Vandross And many other top 10 hits of the Rock n Roll Era. Her voice is on countless songs she sang backup on for artists like Sam Cooke, Elvis Presley, Dionne Warwick, Cher, Luther Vandross and Aretha Franklin. One of Darlene's biggest fans is "The "Boss" Bruce Springsteen. She has proven herself a talented actress as well, on stage and screen, starring as Danny Glover's wife in all of the LETHAL WEAPON films and lighting-up Broadway in such musicals as GREASE and the Tony-award nominated LEADER OF THE PACK. Darlene Love was just a high school sophomore in Los Angeles when she was discovered out of a gospel choir, and asked to join a burgeoning girl group called The Blossoms, who began recording for Phil Specter. Soon thereafter, other artists like Sam Cooke were attracted to her powerful sound, and sought Darlene on their recordings. With The Blossoms and Bob B. Soxx and the Blue Jeans, Darlene sang lead vocals on some of the greatest music hits of the 60's. The Blossoms landed a weekly spot on the landmark television series SHINDIG & Elvis's 1968 Comeback Special and through the 60's and 70's, Darlene continued to perform with and back-up such diverse artists as The Beach Boys, The Mamas & The Papas, Tom Jones, The Righteous Brothers and Sonny & Cher. She has received great national press exposure, including a feature in PEOPLE magazine, a CNN television documentary on her life, and bookings on numerous national television programs, including NBC-TV's TODAY, Wendy Williams, CW and Oprah as her yearly stint on the David Letterman show which she has done 26 years strong. A feature film based on Darlene's autobiography “My Name Is Love” is in the works Along with more great new music collaborations & concerts thru 2026 © 2026 Building Abundant Success!! Join Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBAS Spot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23ba Amazon Music ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBAS Audacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

Dancefloor Memories with Patrick Hawkins, 60 Minutes of Disco, Funk and soul Christmas Tracks Podcast.  Classic tracks from Bobby Womack, Earth Wind & Fire, Donna Summer, Groove Association ft George B and Deborah Bell, Shakatak, Al Jarreau, The O'Jays and New festive music from, Heidi Tann, Devon Howard, Don E and Frank McComb with Lil John Roberts, James Day ft U-Nam, More classic Festive tracks from, Jody Watley (Alex Di Cio Remix), The Temptations, Diana Ross, Luther Vandross, Love Unlimited, Two more from Bobby Womack and Stevie Wonder, K.C and the Sunshine Band, one more from Earth Wind & Fire and the Whispers. Just settle down with a long drink and chill or boogie around your kitchen to tracks others would never dream of playing! Get into the festive mood. Spread the word, give me a like and follow my Podcasts. Much Love Pat

Christmas Party 3LWAll I Need Is Love (What Do You Wan't For Christmas) Cee-Lo f. The MuppetsHappy Holidays Cedric the Entertainer and Silas White Present feat. Chris MannKisses On Christmas Eric BellingerHave Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (live) Luther Vandross & Chaka KhanYou Were There BabyfaceCelebrate Our Love (Seasons & Reasons) James Day Feat. Jeff Ramsey & Karen FioreChristmas I'll Be Steppin R. Kelly[Yes It's] Christmas WarSpend Christmas With You Anthony HamiltonXmas Blues Big TymeAll I Want Jamie Jones featuring Pau (Pooh)Christmas with You Bigg RobbChristmas Kind of Day ConFunkShun I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus Jackson 5One Wish Freddie JacksonKeep Your Christmas to Yourself Jay BishopThe Christmas Song The Gap BandThank You For A Good Year Alexander O'NealSoul Holidays Sounds Of BlacknessGreatest Gift Adam Blackstone, Boyz II MenChristmas day Dada Scott feat. JHOT! Scott Give Love on Christmas Johnny Gill Party Christmas Keith SweatI'm Dreaming of a Black Christmas L. YoungYou Bring The Love Tamar BraxtonI'll Be Home For Christmas Glenn LewisJingle Bells Trombone Shorty What Christmas Means To Me Stevie WonderFeliz Navidad Jose FelicianoChristmas Without My Girl Gerald LeVertLittle Drummer Girl Alicia KeysWho Would Have Thought Brian McKnightDo You Hear What I Hear¿ Cindy BradleyAngels We Have Heard on High Darren RahnSilver Bells Candy DulferSanta Baby Eartha KittHappy Holidays Jonathan ButlerHome For Christmas Kem Merry Christmas Stephanie MillsEvery Day Should Be Christmas NeeNa LeeRemember Love Tanya Blount Happy Holidays To You The WhispersMerry Christmas My Dear A Few Good MenMy Grown Up Christmas List Aretha FranklinPeaceful Christmas Danny Boy

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays; wishing you and your families all the best during this festive season. Be safe, enjoy, and thank you very much for your support all year. This special episode features the soulful workings of Alexander O'Neal, Luther Vandross, The Isley Brothers, Whitney Houston, Sound of Blackness, and many more.DJ Rhythm Dee!PLAYLIST1. This Christmas/Christine Aguilera2. Jingle Bell Swing/Bryan Andrew Wilson3. Our First Christmas/Alexander O'Neal4. Soul Holidays/Sounds of Blackness5. A Kiss for Christmas/Luther Vandross6. I Can Hardly Wait ‘til Christmas7. Special Gift/The Isley Brothers8. Love You at Christmas Time/The Unit, Sy Smith9. Merry Christmas, Baby/Celo Green, Rod Stewart, Trombone Shorty10. Winter Wonderland/ Alexander O'Neal11. It's Christmas Time/Smokey Robinson & The Miracles12. O' Come All Ye Faithfull/Luther Vandross13. Do You Hear What I Hear/Whitney Houston14. What Do the Lonely Do at Christmas/The Emotions15. Somewhere In My Memory/Steve Mackey, THE ELEVEN, Boyz II Men16. Deck The Halls/The Salsoul Orchestra17. Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)/Mariah Carey

David Barrett is an award-winning composer, songwriter, and producer whose work has touched millions across genres and generations. He is best known as the writer of “One Shining Moment,” the beloved anthem that has crowned the NCAA Basketball Finals for nearly four decades, inspiring audiences with its timeless celebration of achievement. Sung most famously by Luther Vandross, the song remains one of the most recognizable and enduring motivational pieces in the American songbook.   Barrett's career, however, reaches far beyond a single song. He has written extensively for television and film, composing themes for the Olympics, the PGA, the U.S. Tennis Open, with multiple networks including CBS, ABC, PBS and the CBC. His scoring work has earned two Emmys for PBS documentaries on legendary Ohio State coach Woody Hayes and renowned author C.S. Lewis, as well as a silver medal at the New York Film Festival for the short film Don't Cross That Line.   A versatile artist, Barrett has toured widely as a performer, including an extended tour opening for the legendary Art Garfunkel. His songwriting spans a wide emotional and stylistic range—love and loss, sunshine and darkness, children and criminals—always delivered with a lyrical honesty and what one reviewer described as “a heartbeat.” His acoustic guitar work flows from Americana to ragtime, while his vocal storytelling brings intimacy whether on a national stage or in a small folk club.   Barrett describes his creative life as “a winding road of songs, compositions, and scores—some uptown commercial, some not—but all a sure measure of my days and nights.” From his earliest days to his unexpected rise as a composer whose work became a fixture of sports and cultural broadcasts, Barrett has remained grounded in the simple act of writing with “a guitar in my lap.”   That guitar has yielded hundreds of songs, some finding their way to unlikely places and extraordinary audiences. Yet despite the national spotlight, Barrett continues to value the power of a song shared in an intimate room, connecting directly with listeners. His career reflects both paradox and perseverance—an artist at once widely celebrated and humbly self-effacing, whose music always carries the imprint of authenticity, imagination, and heart.     https://www.davidbarrett.com

Get ready to relax and let the soulful vibes take over! Every Sunday night at 10pm (EST), Metro Beatz brings you 'Chillmode'—the ultimate chill-out session designed to soothe your soul. This week, we're serving up the smoothest R&B and slow jam tunes from Brent Faiyaz, Kehlani, Xscape, Brandy, Luther Vandross, Teedra Moses, Tank, The Temptations, Leon Thomas, Alexander O'Neal & more! Whether you're winding down the weekend or just need a soothing escape, 'Chillmode' is your go-to soundtrack for relaxation. Let Metro Beatz guide you with a mesmerizing playlist that's pure vibes from start to finish.

The Choir of ManWelcome to THE CHOIR OF MAN, the best pub in the world... Come ready to drink in the excitement!Brimming with hits from artists such as Queen, Luther Vandross, Sia, Paul Simon, Adele, Guns & Roses, Avicii and Katy Perry to name but a few, this is a pub like no other! A wildly talented group of incredible instrumentalists, world-class wordsmiths, and sensational singers; this cast of nine (extra)ordinary guys serve it all... live!An uplifting celebration of community and friendship where everyone is welcome. It's 90 minutes of feel-good, foot-stomping entertainment unlike anything else in the West End.

Today we bring you the gift of all gifts. Hop onto your lean and lank little horsie because we are officially kicking off the holidays with the full-length German carol SCHLITTENFAHRT. You are preemptively WELCOME. No thank you notes required, simply head on over to Patreon.com/textmebackpod to tell us how much you love it and how much you adore us. And if you are as obsessed with our legendary Jingleheimer Robert as we are AND you live near Carmel, Indiana, giddy up that jinglehorse and go see VOCE!After you get Schlitten-faced with that dose of holiday vibes, you'll be prepared for the rest of the episode, because we are schlitten and fahrtin' alllll the way under our fluffy duvets – fresh socks on – for the most cuddled up, snuggled down episode of the year. That's right…IT'S OUR COZY EPISODE 2025. Is it more hostile than we intended? Perhaps. But ain't that just 2025? And if we're being honest, is there anything more cozy than complaining with your besties? After we vent a bit about outsourcing the fun and good things about life to AI, we shift into full snuggly gear to talk about our cozy programming, cozy controversies (blanket edition), and an important addition to our favorite cozy seasonal beverages. A certain beveragino heir/heiress holds the future of Lindy and Meagan's whole ass marriages in the palm of her sweet juicy hands. We are deeply and insatiably curious to know what sorts of cozy metaphorical twigs, hairs, and fur you are using to line your cozy winter den. Write in at deartextmeback@gmail.com or text us from under your pile of goose down and/or sweaty acrylic blankies on the BFF Party Phone at (703) 829-0003. Plus bonus mystery segment we're calling: Does Lindy Have Covid? Tune in to find out how it shakes out.NEVER LISTENED TO THE POD BEFORE? HERE IS YOUR STARTER KIT TO BEING BFFS WITH US!Listen to our magical new and improved re-air of the Original Cozy episode!!Meet Kevin in: Lindy and Meagan Need to Talk About KevinLearn why they keep saying BBW in Lindy and Meagan Are Officially BBWsDiscover the Kayak Dad Lore in: It's Our First Episode!WE NEED OUR ACCOLADES! It helps people find the show.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Spotify⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Apple PodcastsGive us Rave Reviews and Accolades on Apple Podcasts! REAL LIFE EXAMPLE:More unhinged than Eric from the sewers (complimentary)They're saying this is the best and only podcast, and they are correct.These Times have me more consistently upsot than a kayak dad, but Meagan and Lindy help me forget my/our troubles for at least an hour each week. Smart, hilarious, educational, with the best theme song, interstitial music and jingles in the biz, this podcast is for anyone who enjoys lazy rivers or shrews or the legendary oeuvre of Luther Vandross.Never change, my angels!AMYSPRICE NICE USE OF THE WORD OEUVRE!!!! WE OEUVRE YOU BACK!STUFF TO CHECK OUT:Come see us LIVE! on Livewire at Benaroya Hall this Friday, December 5!Enjoy German caroling in Indiana!Buy a Nespresso??? Pre-Order Lindy's book!!!! Adult BracesCheck out our MERCH so we can make MORE merch!! (Patrons get a discount, so check u s out at patreon.com/textmebackpod)NEWSLETTER ME BACK (A FREE WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOW!)Listen Ad-Free by joining our $12 Patreon tier Freakaconda!Check out Meagan's latest installment of SWAMP PERSONSubscribe to Lindy's newsletter butt news!Join our Discord! We're obsessed with these people.⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°If you like this episode and want us to keep making the show forever, please subscribe to our Patreon. This podcast will always be free, but we need your help to produce it -- and if you support our Patreon, you'll get all kinds of goodies in addition to the show itself! Learn more about the different tiers and rewards here: https://www.patreon.com/TextMeBackPodAlso! Please keep in touch with us! You can text OR CALL us at the Best Friend Party Phone: (703) 829-0003.We're on Instagram at @textmebackpod!You can email us at deartextmeback@gmail.com!WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU SO BAD!⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°TEXT ME BACK is a production of Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays, proud members of the BFF Network. Our senior producer is Meagan Hatcher-Mays. Our other senior producer is Lindy West. Our show is produced by Alli Slice.Our music is by Chief Ahamefule J. Oluo. Diana Bowen is our video and creative advisor. Our digital strategist is Chance Nichols.You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @textmebackpod. And for even more bestie content, follow Lindy and Meagan on Instagram at @thelindywest and @importantmeagan!⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠Analytic Dreamz breaks down the explosive Drake x Playboi Carti unreleased collab “Slide In” in this must-hear Notorious Mass Effect segment. First previewed by Adin Ross on November 10–11, 2025, the viral snippet instantly took over X, YouTube, and hip-hop timelines. Recorded back in the For All The Dogs (2023) era and nearly cut from both that album and Carti's long-delayed I AM MUSIC, “Slide In” flips Luther Vandross' classic “A House Is Not a Home” sample into moody trap-R&B with Swamp Izzo tags intact. Drake delivers toxic-relationship flexes on the melodic chorus while Carti unleashes chaotic opium energy, ad-libs, and aggressive bars in the second half. Fans are calling it an instant banger and potential song of 2026. Analytic Dreamz analyzes the tense Drake-Carti history post-2024 beef, Kendrick Lamar's influence, removed ad-libs on “No Face,” and whether this vaulted gem will finally drop on Drake's rumored ICEMAN album or stay a legendary leak. Stay locked for the latest on one of the most anticipated unreleased tracks in hip-hop right now.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're celebrating our 10th anniversary all year by digging in the vaults to re-present classic episodes with fresh commentary. Today, we're revisiting our 2021 conversation with Richard Marx. ABOUT RICHARD MARX:Grammy-winning performer Richard Marx has sold more than 30 million albums as an artist, but if you only know him from late 1980s ballads such as “Hold on to the Nights” and “Right Here Waiting,” you only know part of the story. A prolific songwriter, Marx has landed fourteen songs at the top of various Billboard charts, and has written a #1 single in each of the last four decades. His genre-crossing songwriting success includes “What About Me” and “Crazy,” which Kenny Rogers carried to the top of the Adult Contemporary and Country charts, respectively; “Edge of a Broken Heart,” a hit for the female metal band Vixen; “This I Promise You,” a Top 5 pop single for NSYNC that stayed at #1 on the Adult Contemporary Chart for 13 weeks; Josh Groban's debut single “To Where You Are,” which also reached #1; and “Dance With My Father,” which Richard wrote with the song's performer, Luther Vandross, and which earned the pair the prestigious Grammy Song of the Year award in 2004. Additionally, Richard has scored three major hits with Keith Urban: the Top 5 “Everybody,” and the #1 singles “Better Life” and “Long Hot Summer.”  Despite all his songwriting success, however, Marx is best known as a singer and performer who today jokes about his 80s hairstyle and of-the-era drum sounds. But the songs are undeniable, all of which Marx wrote and produced himself. His debut self-titled album yielded four Top 5 singles: “Don't Mean Nothing,” “Should've Known Better,” “Endless Summer Nights,” and “Hold on to the Nights.” His follow-up, 1989's Repeat Offender, was even more successful, going quadruple-platinum and earning two number one Billboard pop singles, “Satisfied” and “Right Here Waiting,” in addition to the Top 5 “Angelina.” More hits followed, including “Keep Coming Back,” “Hazard,” “Take This Heart,” “Now and Forever,” and “Until I Find You Again.” In addition, Richard's songs have been integral to a number of successful film soundtracks. He earned a Grammy nomination for his contributions to St. Elmo's Fire; scored a Top 10 pop hit with “Surrender to Me,” which Ann Wilson of Heart and Robin Zander of Cheap Trick recorded for the movie Tequila Sunrise, and wrote “At the Beginning,” a hit duet for the film Anastasia that Richard performed with Donna Lewis. Over the course of his career, Richard's songs have been recorded by Barbra Streisand, The Tubes, Sarah Brightman, Monica, Natalie Cole, Michael Bolton, Paulina Rubio, Emerson Drive, Chicago, Billy Ray Cyrus, Vince Gill, Kenny Loggins, LeAnn Rimes, Celine Dion, Julio Iglesias, Berry Manilow, Daughtry, Vertical Horizon, Lifehouse, Dave Koz, Jennifer Nettles, Ringo Starr, and many others. His memoir, Stories to Tell, is available from Simon & Shuster.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

his week, Jason and Shelby drop in for a quick checkup episode! Jason shares how watching the new Luther Vandross documentary sent him down a soulful rabbit hole — and somehow led to a real-life run-in with John Tesh. Hear how that unexpected meeting went, plus a little catch-up between the hosts you know and love.It's light, fun, and full of those “only on The Vocal Lab” moments. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts.

A DTB Podcat ReShare! Well - this was a blast! Joe 'Dixie' Fuller on DTB! Who named him Dixie? How many bands or musical acts can he bring up in one podcast? How old is Zarzour's? What is his favorite meal at Zarzour's? What happens when the tour bus leaves you - you call the cops and put out an APB of course! Stories - lot's of stories and not just regular stories - Dixie Stories! We talked family - his late wife and best friend, Shannon - music - GO KARTS - Alabama, Clint Black, Neil Young, Luther Vandross, ZZ Top, AC/DC, and many more! ===== THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Nutrition World: https://nutritionw.com/ Vascular Institute of Chattanooga: https://www.vascularinstituteofchattanooga.com/ The Barn Nursery: https://www.barnnursery.com/ Optimize U Chattanooga: https://optimizeunow.com/chattanooga/ Guardian Investment Advisors: https://giaplantoday.com/ Alchemy Medspa and Wellness Center: http://www.alchemychattanooga.com/ Our House Studio: https://ourhousestudiosinc.com/ Big Woody's Tree Service: https://bigwoodystreeservice.com/ ALL THINGS JEFF STYLES: www.thejeffstyles.com PART OF THE NOOGA PODCAST NETWORK: www.noogapodcasts.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple and giving us a share to your friends! This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Tom Hayes (Executive VP & Chief International Officer, Insight for Living) joins the show in conjunction with "Insight For Living" being WFIL's Ministry of the Month for October (enter to win prizes at wfil.com :)) and shares thoughts on Pastor Chuck and the history and work of IFL. The program can be heard weekdays at 630am and 7pm and has been on WFIL since its flip to the Christian teaching/talk format in November of 1993 :). Dan Beck (former 20-year Epic Records veteran including as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales) discusses his new book - a memoir, You've Got Michael: Living Through HIStory. Beck worked closely with Jackson during the Dangerous and HIStory eras and served as product manager for the HIStory double album. Beck also spearheaded marketing & media strategies for a wide variety of artists (Luther Vandross, Pearl Jam, Steve Ray Vaughan, Gloria Estefan, Tammy Wynette among them). Sports clips:Rick Tocchet (Philadelphia Flyers head coach) (courtesy of Flyers YouTube page) Nick Sirianni (Philadelphia Eagles head coach) (courtesy of www.philadelphiaeagles.com)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Featured in WYGYFF Episode 31: Singer-songwriter and guitarist James “Crab” Robinson. He is best known for replacing Luther Vandross as lead vocalist for the popular disco-soul-funk group Change, recording three albums with them from 1981-1983. Prior to that he worked with Norman Connors and Lonnie Liston Smith, and later on he recorded with Lenny White, Jeff Lorber and Will Downing, among others. He also released a solo album, called Guilty, in 1987. RECORDED JUNE 2025 Hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist, author of “Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk” and creator/host of the popular TRUTH IN RHYTHM podcast — "Where'd You Get Your Funk From?" is the latest interview show brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET. Where'd You Get Your Funk From (WYGYFF) is an open format video and audio podcast focusing on the here and now, with a broad range of creative and artistic guests sharing fascinating stories, experiences, and perspectives. WYGYFF is a welcoming avenue to newer and independent musical acts as well as established and still active musicians of any genre; authors; filmmakers; actors; artists; collectors and archivists; radio & podcast personalities; journalists; scholars; sound techs; promoters; photographers; and other creative people. A common thread, is the show's standard opening question: Where'd you get your funk from? This is much deeper than it may seem as the answer need not be strictly about funky music, as not everyone has found the funk. It could hit on whatever type of music touches their soul or pleasure centers. Additionally, the question extends beyond music. Paraphrasing George Clinton, funk is whatever it needs to be to get you over the hump. Thus, guests can explain where they got their grit, perseverance, inspiration, talent, creativity, character or other qualities that shaped them into who they are today. This serves as a springboard into candid, in-depth and engrossing conversations. LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. Get your copy of "Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541256603/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1541256603&linkCode=as2&tag=funknstuff-20&linkId=b6c7558ddc7f8fc9fe440c5d9f3c400

We would LOVE to hear what you think. Please drop a line.Join hosts Infinite and Brick for a powerhouse conversation with Reggie Braxton, as he steps into the spotlight to play new tones into our hearts. Hailing from Detroit—the original Motown sound hub—Reggie brings a lineage of rhythm and soul that runs through his blood, from a family deeply rooted in music to a production pedigree that reads like a who's-who of the industry.In this episode, Braxton shares:A deep dive into his debut EP, “The Brax-Tone Experience,” a six-track kaleidoscope of jazz-infused, soul-soaked, sensual R&B.How his Detroit lineage and a family connection to The Temptations shaped his voice and his craft.Collaborations and production magic with heavy hitters like J. Poww (UNV), Grammy winner Christopher Bivins (BuddaWolf), and engineering by Jezreel Santos, whose work spans Kem, Gregory Porter, and Mali Music.The journey from the local Detroit jazz scene to stages at Dummy George's, Intermezzos, Birmingham Jazz, Toronto Caribbean Festivals, and casinos across Detroit.The influences that color his sound—from Luther Vandross to Nat King Cole, and from Dionne Warwick to The Whispers' Scotty and Walter.Key tracks and moments:The single “I Pray It's You” lighting up the Billboard Jazz chart.“Love Guarantee” peaking at 39 on MediaBase charts.A candid discussion about his grandmother Gladys English, his Temptations cousin, and the village of piano greats and horn men who shaped his path.Episode highlights:A heartfelt explanation of Braxton's signature Brax-Tone sound and how it marries classic influences with contemporary mood.Stories from the road and studio—collaborations, challenges, and the discipline behind crafting intimate, seductive, soul-forward performances.A look at Detroit's enduring influence on modern R&B and jazz and how Reggie aims to carry that legacy forward.Quote from Reggie Braxton:“Here in Detroit, we are music critics by nature. Our history laid the foundation for R&B, with innumerable classics that still stand the test of time, so we take a special pride in bringing our A-game to the table. The Brax-Tone is my debut expression of musical inheritance, and I hope it will establish my own stylistic sound that music lovers will appreciate for years to come.”Whether you're a longtime Detroit soul fan, a jazz purist, or a lover of contemporary R&B, this interview with Reggie Braxton promises depth, warmth, and a slow-burn sensuality you won't want to miss. Tune in to hear brazen honesty, studio magic, and a path forward carved from a legendary lineage and a bright, new tone.Support the show

Ellis Hall is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actor and composer. He was described as "The Ambassador of Soul" by conductor, Jeff Tyzik. Hall has been blind since the age of 18. Citing Ray Charles as his inspiration, Hall has written over 4000 soul, gospel, blues and pop songs, and has performed with Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, Natalie Cole, Patti LaBelle, Toby Keith, Herbie Hancock, George Benson, Bobby Womack, Sheila E, Maurice White of Earth, Wind and Fire, Tower of Power and Ray Charles. Ellis eventually mastered the drums, piano, keyboards, guitar, upright and electric bass. He was able to develop and define himself as a vocalist as well, possessing a five-octave range. Starting with the Ellis Hall Band opening for Earth Wind and Fire through the years as the lead singer for Tower of Power, Ellis has been making impactful music.  Ellis both wrote and performed on the soundtracks of multiple television movies and films including The Lion King 2, Shrek 2, Chicken Run, Invincible, and Bruce Almighty, sang gospel tunes in the comedy film, Big Momma's House with Martin Lawrence, and sang a Louis Armstrong tune in the crime drama film Catch Me If You Can with Leonardo DiCaprio. Ellis Hall's latest single, a remake of the England Dan and John Ford Coley 1976 hit, “I'd Really Love To See You Tonight”.  A deeply soulful ballad that marks his return to the heart of R&B blending classic smoothness with modern vibrancy, Hall channels the passionate artistry of Luther Vandross and the magnetic energy of Bruno Mars in a track that promises to captivate listeners across generations.   Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Janvier – DeBarge : Rhythm Of the NightIssus d'une véritable saga familiale, les DeBarge passent du funk/soul de Switch à une pop FM plus large voulue par Motown. Composée par Diane Warren, cette chanson caribéenne devient leur plus gros hit, accompagnée d'un clip marquant et une présencce dans la B.O. du film The Last Dragon.Février – Jesse Johnson : Be Your ManAncien guitariste de The Time, proche de Prince mais souvent éclipsé par lui, Jesse Johnson lance sa carrière solo chez A&M. Son premier album révèle un guitariste brillant, héritier assumé de Hendrix et acteur clé du Minneapolis Sound.Mars – Steve Arrington : Feel So RealEx-membre de Slave, Arrington brille en solo avec ce tube soulful et jazzy où apparaît Freddie Hubbard à la trompette. Gros succès international, il sera son chant du cygne avant son virage spirituel et son retrait de la scène musicale.Avril – Freddie Jackson : Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)Dès son premier album, Freddie Jackson détrône Luther Vandross au sommet du R&B. Avec ce slow jam produit par Paul Lawrence et Barry Eastmond, il s'impose comme l'un des crooners emblématiques de l'ère quiet storm.Mai – Rick James : GlowDernier grand éclat de Rick James, ce single funky et théâtral met en scène son auto-dérision dans un clip culte. Entre grooves puissants et ballades samplées par le hip-hop, il reste un jalon marquant de sa carrière chez Motown.Juin – Aretha Franklin : Freeway Of LoveRelancée par Narada Michael Walden, Aretha Franklin signe un triomphe pop avec ce tube énergique, porté par le sax de Clarence Clemons. L'album Who's Zoomin' Who? lui offre un disque de platine et plusieurs hits mondiaux.Juillet – Ready For The World : Oh SheilaOriginaire du Michigan, RFTW connaît un succès fulgurant avec ce premier album inspiré par Prince et le son de Minneapolis. Leur tube Oh Sheila atteint la première place des classements R&B, dance et pop US, un sommet qu'ils ne retrouveront jamais.Août – Colonel Abrams : TrappedChanteur de Detroit installé à New York, Colonel Abrams marque la transition entre funk/disco et house music. Son titre Trapped devient un classique dance, annonciateur de la vague House à venir.Septembre – Full Force : Alice, I Want You Just For Me !Véritables pionniers du son new jack swing avant Teddy Riley, Full Force combinent funk, hip-hop et soul avec audace. Ce single, extrait de leur premier album, illustre leur créativité explosive, aussi bien en tant qu'artistes que producteurs.Octobre – Grace Jones : Slave To The RhythmProduit par Trevor Horn, ce titre conceptuel mêlant funk, new wave et orchestration luxuriante devient un hit international. Le clip, monté à partir des pubs de Jean-Paul Goude, contribue à renforcer l'aura iconique de Grace Jones.Novembre – Sheila E. : A Love BizarreExtrait de son deuxième album Romance 1600, ce single co-écrit avec Prince s'impose comme un classique Minneapolis Sound. Le clip, lié au film Krush Groove, immortalise l'énergie de Sheila E. et son rôle central dans l'univers des productions Paisley Park.Décembre – James Brown : Living in AmericaRevenu en force grâce à la BO de Rocky IV, James Brown livre un hymne patriotique produit par Dan Hartman. Avec ce tube où l'on trouve Stevie Ray Vaughan à la guitare, il décroche un Grammy et un ultime succès international.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Welcome to a soulful installment featuring everything from 60's jazz, outlaw country blues, to current day house music. It's hard to pick a favorite part of this almost two hour episode, but I'm thinking Luther Vandross singing live takes the cake. Of course, my personal bias with the Jai Paul Coachella bit, but holy smokes Vandross. The Gap Band was on fire, Sade slowed and throwed come on now. Give me a break. I'm doing everything I can over here. Thank you for clicking on my lowly podcast, your favorite local internet disc jockey will be here next week with more game than an arcade. See you thenYour Host with the Most,DJ Witwickatron

In this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with the legendary vocalist Arnold McCuller, whose voice has graced stages and recordings alongside artists such as James Taylor and Phil Collins, among others. While we reflect on some of his most iconic musical moments, our conversation centers on his current mission as a recovery coach and interventionist, as well as his involvement with Harmonium. This powerful organization supports creatives in recovery.We talk about the unique pressures musicians face, how addiction weaves into the culture of performance, and the courage it takes to rebuild a life and career on new terms. I also share some of my own journey of sobriety — nearing one year — and Arnold offers wisdom on moving past shame, reclaiming creativity, and finding freedom through community.This is a conversation about music, resilience, and hope — one that every artist (and human) will find something in.Music from the Episode:Witness (Arnold McCuller)Chances Are (Arnold McCuller)Hard Times (Arnold McCuller)You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive (Arnold McCuller)Above the Rain (Arnold McCuller)To learn more about Arnold and his incredible work, please visit his website. Thank you for listening! If you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for the show, please contact me at brad@thebandwichtapes.com.The theme song, Playcation, was written by Mark Mundy. 

I oktober Sverigeaktuella Ledisi är mer än mezzosopranen med ett röstomfång på fyra oktaver, som rör sig fritt mellan soul, jazz och R&B. Hon är historieberättaren som på ett dussin album serverat låtar med hopp, svärta och en social underström. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Ledisi föddes in i musiken och myterna. Hennes farfar var rhythm and bluesartisten Johnny Ace (”Pledging my love”), som dog 25 år gammal juldagen 1954 efter att ha skjutit sig själv i huvudet. Det ansågs vara en olyckshändelse. Pappan Larry Saunders, eller Prophet of Soul, är känd för rare groove-favoriten ”On the real side”. Redan åtta år gammal uppträdde Ledisi med New Orleans symfoniorkester. Hon bar på känslan att om hon inte sjöng så gillade ingen henne.I timme två blir det ett tidsdokument från det tidiga 00-talet. Mats Nileskärs möte med Luther Vandross i en skivstudio i New York dagen innan Luther drabbades av en stroke som skulle innebära slutet på en av soulmusikens mest framgångsrika karriärer.Med sin stilfulla stämma och musikaliska intuition förfinade Vandross romantisk R&B (Kendrick Lamar och SZA använder hans utgåva av Marvin Gayes ”If this world were mine” i hiten ”Luther”). Sången lät som en blandning av Arethas gospeleld, Dionne Warwicks sofistikerade tonträffar och Diana Ross ömma längtan. Men det var en mans röst som strömmade från högtalarna och förförde lyssnaren. Ett avsnitt från den 21 september 2003.

En esta nueva entrega de nuestro podcast presentamos 'Masquerader', el nuevo disco de Matt Bianco, ese proyecto de tantísimo éxito en la década de los 80. Repasamos recientes lanzamientos en la música Smooth Jazz de artistas como Jeff Bradshaw, Nathan Mitchell, Lemek y Torsten Goods. En el bloque central recuperamos los dos volúmenes de 'Forever, For Always, For Luther', editados como homenaje y recuerdo al desaparecido vocalista Luther Vandross, con la participación de músicos como Kirk Whalum y Paul Jackson Jr. o las voces de Maysa Leak o Patti Austin.

The Trombone Corner Podcast is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass and The Brass Ark.  Join hosts Noah and John as they interview Tom "Bones" Malone.   About Tom : Tom “Bones” Malone, trombonist, multi-instrumentalist, arranger & producer is best known for his work with The Blues Brothers, David Letterman Show and Saturday Night Live. Tom has played on 4,400+ television shows, 3,500+ radio & television commercials, over 1,500 recordings and thousands of live performances throughout the world. Tom has done 3,000 arrangements for television.   Tom plays trombone, tuba, bass trombone, contrabass trombone, euphonium, bass trumpet, trumpet, flugelhorn, piccolo trumpet, alto sax, tenor sax, baritone sax, flute, piccolo, alto flute and bass flute.   “Tom Bones Malone, a multi-instrumentalist, is perhaps the most successful musician in the history of film, live television and sound recording production.” - Ray Hair, president, American Federation of Musicians   Tom has performed, recorded and/or arranged for Ray Charles, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Gil Evans, Yes, Miles Davis, Beck, Aretha Franklin, Spyro Gyra, Jimmy Cliff, Frank Zappa, Stuff, The Temptations, The Supremes, Sting, Elton John, James Taylor, J Giels Band, Blood Sweat & Tears, The Band, Levon Helm, Phil Collins, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, Ben E. King, The BeeGees, Meco, The Coasters, Bon Jovie, Carly Simon, Dr. John, Olivia Newton-John, Joe Cocker, The Meters, The Neville Brothers, Leo Sayer, Boz Skaggs, Chuck Berry, Robert Plant, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Gypsy Kings, Willie Nelson, Clint Black, Dolly Parton, George Benson, B B King, Vince Gill, John Mayer, Steve Winwood, The Killers, Blues Traveler, The Stylistics, Busta Rhymes, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, Al Green, Gloria Estefan, Garth Brooks, Faith Hill, Eddie Harris, Cyndi Lauper, David Bowie, ‘N Sync, Coolio, Snoop Dog, 50 Cent, Solomon Burke, Steely Dan, Aerosmith, Tony Bennett, Mary J. Blige, Peter Frampton, Lyle Lovett, Etta James, Jon Secada, Joe Cocker, Sinead O'Conner, Toni Braxton, Harry Connick, Jr., Randy Newman, Little Richard, Pointer Sisters, Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, Marvin Gaye, Whitney Houston, Chaka Kahn, Four Tops, Elephant's Memory, Eddie Floyd, Count Basie, The Spinners, The Stylistics, Barry Manilow, Jose Feliciano, Woody Herman, Tom Petty, Macy Grey, Van Morrison, Frankie Valli, Hanson, Peggy Lee, Brenda Lee, Liza Minelli, Cab Calloway, The O'Jay's, Nancy Wilson, Shirley Bassey, Billy Joel, Bonnie Tyler, Lou Reed, Baja Men, Dr. Buzzard's Savannah Band, Joss Stone, Dionne Warwick, Meatloaf, Ashford & Simpson, Pat Metheny, David Sanborn, Luther Vandross, Teddy Pendergrass, Glen Campbell, Malo, Vicki Sue Robinson, Mandrill, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Diana Ross, Average White Band, Dreamgirls, Van McCoy, Mongo Santamaria, Instant Funk, Stephanie Mills, Herbie Mann, Paul Simon, Gloria Gayner, Plácido Domingo, Village People, Bobby Blue Bland, Pink Floyd, Hubert Laws, Tina Turner, Joe Jackson, Chuck Mangione, Lou Rawls, David Byrne, Phil Woods, James Ingram, Hank Crawford, Carmen McRae, Bette Midler, Phoebe Snow, Rupert Holmes, BJ Thomas, Samantha Sang, Al Jarreau, Sheena Easton, Johnny Taylor, Little Milton, Stanley Clark, Little Anthony & The Imperials, Joe Pesche, Ron Carter, Buddy Rich, Les Elgart, Larry Elgart, Billy Cobham, Louis Bellson, Stanley Turrentine, Gato Barbieri, Ringo Starr, Lady Gaga, Bob Geldoff, Debbie Harry, Run DMC, Ricky Martin, John Mellencamp, Eurythmics, Rufus Thomas, Debby Harry, Run DMC, Ricky Martin, Shaggy, John Mellencamp, Chris Montez, Joey Dee, Dusty Springfield, The Blues Brothers, Hanson and many others.

Send us a textWelcome to Guess the Year! This is an interactive, competitive podcast series where you will be able to play along and compete against your fellow listeners. Here is how the scoring works:10 points: Get the year dead on!7 points: 1-2 years off4 points: 3-5 years off1 point: 6-10 years offGuesses can be emailed to drandrewmay@gmail.com or texted using the link at the top of the show notes (please leave your name).I will read your scores out before the next episode, along with the scores of your fellow listeners! Please email your guesses to Andrew no later than 12pm EST on the day the next episode posts if you want them read out on the episode (e.g., if an episode releases on Monday, then I need your guesses by 12pm EST on Wednesday; if an episode releases on Friday, then I need your guesses by 12 pm EST on Monday). Note: If you don't get your scores in on time, they will still be added to the overall scores I am keeping. So they will count for the final scores - in other words, you can catch up if you get behind, you just won't have your scores read out on the released episode. All I need is your guesses (e.g., Song 1 - 19xx, Song 2 - 20xx, Song 3 - 19xx, etc.). Please be honest with your guesses! Best of luck!!The answers to today's ten songs can be found below. If you are playing along, don't scroll down until you have made your guesses. .....Have you made your guesses yet? If so, you can scroll down and look at the answers......Okay, answers coming. Don't peek if you haven't made your guesses yet!.....Intro song: Oblivion by Phish (2024)Song 1: Never Too Much by Luther Vandross (1981)Song 2: My Cherie Amour by Stevie Wonder (1969)Song 3: Oblivion by The Wilderness of Manitoba (2021)Song 4: The Gal From Joe's by Duke Ellington (1938)Song 5: Mind Mischief by Tame Impala (2012)Song 6: Oblivious by Aztec Camera (1983)Song 7: Curse of the Tooth Nightmare by Giraffes? Giraffes! (2011)Song 8: Lady (Hear Me Tonight) by Modjo (2000)Song 9: Dylan Thomas by Better Oblivion Community Center (2019)Song 10: Cue the Machines by Yonatan Gat (2018)

MTV's going big for their 42nd Video Music Awards! Posting the nominations last month, Paramount enforced 2 big changes: syndicating the show on CBS, and added country to the ballot! How will fans and viewers vote? I "announce" predictions before the show airs in 10 of its categories. Check our podcast's social an hour before showtime (9/7, 7pm), and day after to see my results. Recap: Ep. 304 - MTV Adds Country & CBS to VMAsGetting Down & Wordy: Rose & Bruno Mars' "Apt"Predictions: Best Country: "Liar" - Jelly RollBest Alternative: "Back to Friends" - SombrBest Rock: All My Love" - ColdplayBest Pop / Best Collaboration: "Die With A Smile" - Lady Gaga & Bruno MarsBest Pop Artist: Sabrina CarpenterBest New Artist: Lola YoungArtist of the Year: Lady GagaSong of the Year: "Ordinary" - Alex WarrenVideo of the Year: "Not Like Us" - Kendrick LamarRelated Episodes: Ep. 181 - BET/VH1 HIstory & MergersEp. 218 - Green Day's "The American Dream Is Killing Me"Ep. 223 - Ariana's "yes and?" & J. Lo's "Can't Get EnoughEp. 233 - Mariah Carey Top 10Ep. 254 - Post Malone's 'F-1 Trillion' (Review)Ep. 259 - Linkin Park's "The Emptiness Machine"Ep. 261 - Coldplay - Top Album SongsEp. 267 - Charli XCX Top 10Ep. 270 - Coldplay & Dick Van DykeEp. 280 - Lola Young's "Messy"Ep. 281 - Wicked & A Complete Unknown (Reviews)Ep. 282 - Lady Gaga's 'Mayhem' (Review)Ep. 283 - Dolly Parton's 2 New SongsEp. 292 - Ed Sheeran's "Azizam" & "Old Phone"Ep. 293 - Blake Shelton & Morgan Wallen's New AlbumsEp. 298 - Gigi Perez & LordeFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Spotify playlists. 

Jason Fraley interviews Grammy winner Marcus Miller, who performs this Saturday at the D.C. Jazz Festival, which runs Wednesday through Sunday at The Wharf in Washington D.C. They discuss his prolific career working with Miles Davis, Luther Vandross, Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Beyonce, as well as TV shows like “Saturday Night Live” and movies like Spike Lee's “School Daze” where he co-wrote “Da Butt.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Listener suggestions are rated on the Yachtski Scale, with songs by The Faith Band, George Benson, and Luther Vandross.