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Stax Records and Special Guest Rob BowmanStax Records, founded in 1957 by Jim Stewart and Estelle Axton in Memphis, Tennessee, played a pivotal role in developing soul and R&B music. Originally called Satellite Records, it was rebranded in 1961, merging the founders' last names. Known for its deep, emotive sound, Stax produced timeless hits through iconic artists like Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Booker T. & the MG's, and Sam & Dave. The label's house band, Booker T. & the MG's, contributed immensely to its distinctive grooves. Stax also stood out for its progressive integration of black and white artists and staff, which was rare. After a split with Atlantic Records in 1968 and financial troubles, Stax ceased operations in 1975. Despite its short lifespan, Stax's influence endures. Rob Bowman, a renowned Stax historian, continues to highlight its enduring legacy in shaping soul, R&B, and pop music history. Rob Bowman's book Soulsville, U.S.A.The Story of Stax Records offers an in-depth look at the label's history, detailing its origins, rise, and eventual decline. The book also provides comprehensive biographies of the promoters, producers, and performers who contributed to the label's legacy. In addition to the book, there's an HBO Original four-part documentary series titled STAX: SOULSVILLE U.S.A. -the series delves into the rich history of Stax Records. It premiered on May 20, 2024, and is available for streaming on HBO Max.
OK Jazz turns 10 years old today! And to celebrate, we're heading to one of the most musical cities on Earth and my favorite ever record label, STAX! From 1957-1975 Stax Records in Memphis, Tennessee produced some of the greatest music of the 20th century; on this special edition of the podcast, join me as we look past the big hits to explore some of the deeper cuts from one of the great catalogs of music ever recorded. We're going to Soulsville, USA!!!
On the August 31 WBGO Journal, film critic Harlan Jacobson reviews The Spook Who Sat by the Door and we'll meet the executive producers of STAX: Soulsville, U.S.A.
Join Vanecia Kimbrow, managing partner of her law firm and dedicated community advocate, on "Her Journey," presented by Kudzukian Media Group and hosted by Joy Doss. Vanecia shares her remarkable story from being adopted and raised by her grandmother to becoming a successful lawyer and serving on significant boards like Lemoyne-Owen College and Soulsville. She discusses the challenges she faced as a young mother in law school, her passion for economic development and affordable housing, and the importance of self-care and community support. Vanecia's journey is a powerful testament to resilience, persistence, and the impact of giving back, offering invaluable inspiration and advice for young black women pursuing their dreams. Proudly sponsored by NIKE, Black Community Commitment
On the August 3 WBGO Journal, chats with the Jamila Wignot, Director of the Emmy-nominated STAX: SOULSVILLE, U.S.A and Blues superstar Keb' Mo'
Let's go to Memphis in the meantime, baby! Our featured interview is with Rob Bowman, the Toronto based academic scholar and Grammy Award-winning professor of ethnomusicology. Notably, Rob is a recognized authority on Stax Records, and has produced numerous Stax box sets in addition to writing an exhaustively researched book, Soulsville USA: The Story of Stax Records. He is also an executive producer and main source for Jamila Wignot's fantastic four part HBO Max documentary series, STAX: Soulsville, U.S.A. We also speak with Eric Friedl and Zac Ives from contemporary Memphis record store, Goner Records, who tell us about their store, their label, and their annual fall festival, Gonerfest. The Record Store Day Podcast is a weekly music chat show written, produced, engineered and hosted by Paul Myers, who also composed the theme music and selected interstitial music. Executive Producers (for Record Store Day) Michael Kurtz and Carrie Colliton. For the most up-to-date news about all things RSD, visit RecordStoreDay.com) Sponsored by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery (dogfish.com), Tito's Handmade Vodka (titosvodka.com), RSDMRKT.com, and Furnace Record Pressing, the official vinyl pressing plant of Record Store Day. Please consider subscribing to our podcast wherever you get podcasts, and tell your friends, we're here every week and we love making new friends.
In the 1960s and 1970s, the Memphis sound was everywhere: Sam and Dave, Otis Redding, Carla Thomas, Isaac Hayes — the list goes on. Not only did the Memphis sound (a.k.a. Memphis soul) bring an amazing range of musical talent to the world, it also shined a light on the unsung city of Memphis, Tennessee and on a remarkable record company called Stax Records. In her expansive HBO docuseries “STAX: Soulsville, U.S.A.”, director Jamila Wignot (“Ailey”) goes inside the recording studio and widens her lens to look at the deep cultural impact that the musicians and executives of Stax had on American culture. Joining Ken on the pod, Jamila discusses what drew her into this epic, constantly surprising story of a small record label that grew to be one of the centers of the music world — only to see the entire enterprise come to a tragic end. How did Stax records become a magnet for Black musicians and producers and a beacon for experimentation and improvisation in popular music? In what ways did Stax, with its interracial musical acts, break down racial barriers, while, at the same time, fall short in confronting the issue of race in the South? And what made the 1972 Wattstax concert in Los Angeles, with over 100,000 mostly Black fans, the “most badass thing” you can imagine? This docuseries is stacked with one fascinating, enlightening story after another. “STAX: Soulsville, U.S.A.” is streaming on max. Follow: @jamilaw on Instagram @topdocspod on Instagram and twitter/X Hidden Gem: “Pumping Iron” The Presenting Sponsor of "Top Docs" is Netflix.
George Schlatter is living a life full of legendary firsts and remarkable adventures because he embraces innovation. George's captivating career path is documented in his book, Still Laughing: A Life In Comedy. It's a hilarious page-turner that serves as a showbiz primer and history lesson. It's also self-improvement manual for anyone in search of creative inspiration. One of George's key mottos is: When all hope is fading, make them laugh. George has brazenly cracked up Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland and Cary Grant. Now it's your turn.George takes us backstage with Lucille Ball, Judy and Liza, Sammy Davis Jr. Stevie Wonder, Cher and the cast of Laugh-In. He tells us how he talked Lucy into riding an elephant with Steve Lawrence through Shubert Alley. He shares his secret network executive management technique: Get them drunk at lunch. And he offers astutely passionate observations about the current state of television and how it's changed since the turbulently transformative sixties.George believes that rules are guidelines that should be courageously challenged. On a bet from Jack Lemmon, George sneaked a naughty phrase into an episode of Laugh-In, winning Jack as a guest star on the show. He pioneered the airing of bloopers and outtakes. He invented the Las Vegas lounge act and created reality TV with Real People which shared the true stories of the Navajo Code Talkers, The Tuskegee Airmen and the Viet Nam War's missing in action.We also challenge George to a round of People You've Worked With Roulette, talk about his once-lost show, Turn-On, which was cancelled 20 minutes into its first hour. You can find that and so much more on George's new Youtube Channel, Clown Jewels!In recommendations, Weezy loves Conan O'Brien Must Go on Max, and Fritz and Weezy are both obsessed with Stax: Soulsville USA, also on Max.Path Points of Interest:George SchlatterGeorge Schlatter on WikiGeorge Schlatter on IMDBStill Laughing: A Life in Comedy - Now out in paperback. Clown Jewels YouTube Page The George and Jolene Brand Schlatter Theater at the National Comedy CenterRowan And Martin's Laugh-InFritz Coleman - Unassisted ResidencyConan O'Brien Must Go - MaxStax: Soulsville USA - MaxGift Of Democracy
On the June 1 edition of the WBGO Journal, we get a preview of the 47th Saratoga Jazz Festival and a peak into the HBO doc STAX: Soulsville U.S.A.
On this episode, Aries and Andy talk about Mayor of Kingstown, Beverly Hills Cop 4, Inside the NBA, and Stax Soulville USA. Social Media Instagram: @SpearsBergPod Twitter: @SpearsBergPod Facebook: SpearsBergPod Patreon: SpearsBergPod Youtube: SpearsBergPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Keith talks about a documentary series on a legendary recording studio before the guys dig in to review the latest in the Mad Max movie franchise Stax: Soulsville U.S.A.: 0:31 Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga: 3:34
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Bill Gibson began playing music at the age of seven. He found his passion for music when his father Ed Gibson, an architect by trade but a jazz drummer in his own right, began taking him to see such greats as The Count Basie Orchestra, The Duke Ellington Orchestra, and The Buddy Rich Big Band. Inspired by big band jazz and rock & roll styles, Bill got his first drum kit at age fourteen, and began playing drums with local bands the following year. He soon became the drummer for Sound Hole and played his first tour in 1974 backing up Van Morrison. Bill is a founding member of Huey Lewis and the News, which he and other members of Sound Hole and the band Clover formed in 1979. 33 years later, the band is still going strong and has enjoyed enormous success with over 30 million albums sold worldwide, 19 top ten hits including "The Power of Love", "Stuck With You", and "Hip To Be Square", and multiple awards and award nominations. Bill remains an integral part of the band, lending his writing and singing talents as well as providing drums and percussion. Bill has been a Yamaha Drum Artist since 1985. Bill currently resides in Marin County, California. Some Things That Came Up: -2:00 Jim's daughter singing at Carnegie Hall -4:00 MTV! -6:00 The untrained drummer is now focused and fascinated with lessons -7:30 Metric Modulations and Ostinatos -9:35 Drum Solos back in the day -10:00 Yamaha drums for 40 years -11:30 Music at the house 24 hours a day -12:20 Broadway musicals and big band jazz -12:45 Saxophone! -14:10 1964 Ed Sullivan Show. Parents took young Bill to TWO Beatles shows -15:30 Parents installed CONFIDENCE -16:45 Jim got a $75 drumset at 12 years old -18:00 Huey Lewis origins story. The Fools, Clover, Soundhole, SVT, Sly Stone combined -20:00 Manager Bob Brown invested in the band -23:10 SPORTS album celebrating 41 years -24:00 Music on the TV show GHOSTS -26:20 “We Are The World” Documentary -27:20 The only full band invited by Quincy Jones -28:00 TINA the musical! -29:00 Singing after gigs became a habit -31:00 “The Heart of Rock n' Roll”, Huey Lewis tribute band -34:00 Audio Clip! -35:20 Influenced by Donald Fagen's “The Nightfly” record -36:00 Every record was self produced except for two. Creative democracy in action -40:50 Big fan of Jeff Porcaro, Billy Cobham, Dennis Chambers, Dave Weckl, Vinnie -42:00 Playing to arpeggiated synths as clicks -42:40 No click on “Heart of Rock N' Roll” and The Linn drum was the heart beat -44:00 “Soulsville” was recorded live at Ardent Studios in Memphis -48:40 Gratitude in Action and Impacting lives -51:40 A play opening on Broadway called “The Heart of Rock N' Roll” -54:40 Light hearted, funny band with funny videos -56:00 Enjoying international travel, especially Europe, Japan, and South America -59:00 Thomas Lang's surprise meal! -1:00 Shark Fin Soup, Reindeer, Bear Steaks, Jelly Fish Quail Eggs -1:02 “Heart N' Soul” was a sleeper hit -1:04 Be KIND to EVERYONE -1:05 The tragedy of Huey's hearing issues -1:06 “Frank Sinatra” LIVE at The Sands, 1958. -1:09 Shout out to Rich's Dad -1:10 “The Fave 5” Follow: www.hueylewisandthenews.com The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits! Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at: https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-Success-Supercharge-Professional/dp/B07YTCG5DS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=crash+redmond&qid=1576602865&sr=8-1 One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)! Buy Rich's exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur. Follow Jim: @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com
In this sultry episode of Dem Vinyl Boyz, we're diving into the rich, velvety depths of Isaac Hayes' seminal work, "Hot Buttered Soul." Released in 1969, this album broke new ground in the world of soul music, transforming Hayes from a talented songwriter into an icon of the genre. With its extended tracks, lush arrangements, and Hayes' unmistakable baritone, "Hot Buttered Soul" is a cornerstone of soul music that still resonates today. This four-track masterpiece includes unforgettable renditions of Burt Bacharach's "Walk On By" and Jimmy Webb's "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," alongside the empowering "Soulsville" and the original "Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalymistic." Each song is a journey into the depths of emotion and musical innovation, showcasing Hayes' ability to blend soul, funk, and orchestral sounds into a cohesive and mesmerizing whole. Throughout this episode, we'll explore the creation of "Hot Buttered Soul," delving into the stories behind its tracks, the innovative production techniques it employed, and its impact on the landscape of 70s soul music. We'll also discuss how the album's commercial success paved the way for Hayes' legendary career and influenced generations of musicians. Join us on Dem Vinyl Boyz as we pay tribute to "Hot Buttered Soul," an album that not only defined Isaac Hayes' legacy but also shaped the future of soul music. This episode is an ode to the power of innovation, emotion, and the enduring appeal of one of music's most soulful voices.
Tom Shadyac is one of Hollywood's all-time leading writer/directors with his films, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Nutty Professor, Liar, Liar, Patch Adams, Bruce Almighty, and Evan Almighty, grossing nearly 2 billion dollars at the box office. Tom also produced the documentary Happy, and wrote and directed the documentary, I AM, which explores two fundamental questions – What's wrong with our world, and what can we do about it? I AM has won numerous national and international awards and was one of the highest grossing documentaries of 2011. Tom is also a New York Time's best-selling author, with the 2012 publication of his first book, Life's Operating Manual. Of Lebanese descent, Tom comes from a unique and diverse background; he's been an actor, screenwriter, and standup comic, while studying in depth the monastic traditions, ancient philosophy, mystic poetry, myth, and storytelling. What sets Tom apart is his rare ability to blend humor and heart. In 2013, after teaching at Pepperdine for 8 years, Tom became filmmaker in residence at the University of Memphis and taught at LeMoyne-Owen college where his students introduced him to the pulsing promise of the Soulsville neighborhood. Soon after he purchased two bankrupt buildings that became the Memphis Rox Campus, housing the world's largest non-profit climbing gym, as well as numerous multi-faceted programs that serve the local community.
Atomic Dog George Clinton Boogie Oogie Oogie A Taste Of HoneyCall It What You Want Bill Summers & Summers HeatSing A Song Earth, Wind & FireSigned, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours Stevie Wonder (Every Time I Turn Around) Back in Love Again L.T.D.634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.) Wilson PickettGive It to Me Baby Rick JamesTell It Like It Is Aaron NevilleSideshow Blue MagicJump To It Aretha FranklinGroove Me King FloydI'll Be Good Rene & AngelaI Missed Surface Lovely One The JacksonsLove Won't Let Me Wait Major HarrisLove Come Down Evelyn Champagne KingSquare Biz Teena MarieThis Will Be (An Everlasting Love) Natalie ColeI'll Take You There The Staple Singers Flowers The Emotions No Woman Like the One I Got The Four TopsCall Me Skyy Do You Love What You Feel Rufus & Chaka Khan Sing A Simple Song Sly & The Family StoneNo Parking (On the Dance Floor) Midnight StarI Do Love You GQMr. Big Stuff Jean KnightWanna Be Your Lover PrinceTalkin' Back The Gap BandOh Honey The DelegationsA Night to Remember ShalamarHold On- I'm Coming Sam & DaveGive Up The Funk Parliament Pull Fancy Dancer-Pull, Part I One WayShining Star The ManhattansSlippin' Into Darkness WarI Love You For All Seasons The FuzzSuavecito MaloMeeting in the Ladies Room KlymaxxCheaper to Keep Her Johnnie TaylorFree Deniece WilliamsI Feel Good James BrownLove Land Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm BandGot To Be Real Cheryl LynnHyperbolicsyllablecsesquedalymistic Isaac HayesWe Are Family Sister SledgeEasy - Zapp & Roger
LeMoyne Owen College is a four-year liberal arts college located in Memphis, TN that provides a transformative experience for students with a proud tradition of educating notable alumni. Last week I sat down for a live podcast at the historic Cossitt Library with Interim President, Dr. Christopher B. Davis, Director of Alumni Relations, Dr. June Chinn-Jointer and Emeritus Professor, Dr. Clarence Christian to have a conversation about the past, present and future of the institution. Situated in the heart of the historic Soulsville district, LeMoyne Owen College has always been a constant in the South Memphis community for education, mobilization and empowerment for blacks. Dating back to 1862, LeMoyne Owen College is Memphis' only historically black college and proud to be one of just over 100 such institutions remaining nation-wide. Take a listen as our distinguished panel discusses the founding and early years of LeMoyne Owen College and its significance within the HBCU community. The college faced many transformations over the years and was at the forefront of civil rights efforts in the city of Memphis. With a very strong alumni, many notable graduates have walked the halls of Steele Hall who continue to support and guide its direction. The college is currently revamping its brand now coined as "The Source" with a plethora of innovative initiatives underway. On this podcast, you will discover the strategic efforts in place for the growth and development of Memphis' only HBCU, LeMoyne Owen College.
LeMoyne Owen College is a four-year liberal arts college located in Memphis, TN that provides a transformative experience for students with a proud tradition of educating notable alumni. Last week I sat down for a live podcast at the historic Cossitt Library with Interim President, Dr. Christopher B. Davis, Director of Alumni Relations, Dr. June Chinn-Jointer and Emeritus Professor, Dr. Clarence Christian to have a conversation about the past, present and future of the institution. Situated in the heart of the historic Soulsville district, LeMoyne Owen College has always been a constant in the South Memphis community for education, mobilization and empowerment for blacks. Dating back to 1862, LeMoyne Owen College is Memphis' only historically black college and proud to be one of just over 100 such institutions remaining nation-wide.Take a listen as our distinguished panel discusses the founding and early years of LeMoyne Owen College and its significance within the HBCU community. The college faced many transformations over the years and was at the forefront of civil rights efforts in the city of Memphis. With a very strong alumni, many notable graduates have walked the halls of Steele Hall who continue to support and guide its direction. The college is currently revamping its brand now coined as "The Source" with a plethora of innovative initiatives underway. On this podcast, you will discover the strategic efforts in place for the growth and development of Memphis' only HBCU, LeMoyne Owen College.
Introducing the Band:Your hosts Scot Bertram (@ScotBertram) and Jeff Blehar (@EsotericCD) are joined by guest Eric Kohn. Eric is the Director of Marketing & Communications at the Acton Institute. Check him out on Twitter at @iEricKohn.Eric's Music Pick: Huey Lewis & the NewsDo you believe in miracles? Yes! After years of lobbying, Jeff has proven that anyone will fold, given enough time and pressure. Here is the Huey Lewis & the News episode of Political Beats.Those of you with us for a while will know that the band is a favorite of Scot's while Jeff previously has taken any opportunity to vow never to cover Huey and the boys on the show. Well, recently he had a change of heart (Track One, Picture This) and we wasted no time in finding a guest. Did we end up talking for three hours about Huey Lewis & the News? Of course we did. Did we change Jeff's mind? Listen and find out.Scot's love of the band started at a young age, and much of his knowledge of the early story of the band's history comes from a mass-market paperback that he still has to this day. Huey Lewis & the News: A Biography is a 142-page chronicle of the rise of the band and its origins on the San Francisco music scene. It's out of print, obviously, but check your local used bookstore for a copy.Huey Lewis & the News essentially was the merger of two big local Bay area bands -- Clover and Soundhole. Huey and keyboardist Sean Hopper played in the former, while drummer Bill Gibson, saxophonist/guitarist Johnny Colla, and bassist Mario Cipollina in the latter. Clover (sans Huey) were perhaps best known for being Elvis Costello's back-up band on My Aim Is True. The band then picked up a 21-year-old kid in 1979, Chris Hayes, to play lead guitar and were off. The next year, 1980, brought the little-noticed self-titled debut. Here's the thing: It's quite good! This album, and the early sound of the band, is the commercial follow-through on the wonderful music made by the pub rock artists of the U.K. This record is heavier on Mario's bass than later entries, but those trademark backing vocals are there from the start. It didn't sell. At all. The next album would be make or break. Huey's face alone is on the cover. Harmonies are tighter. Little did they know they had an ace in the hole: a song written by Mutt Lange. "Do You Believe in Love" would explode to #7 on the charts. The band had a hit. A follow-up would be tougher. Three other singles from Picture This failed to break #36, though one, “Workin' for a Livin',” has endured as a blue-collar anthem.The band went back to work with a taste of success and a thirst for more. The mission for the next album was simple: every song a hit. Easy, right? With Sports, they pretty much pulled it off. You know virtually every song on this album, including “I Want a New Drug,” “The Heart of Rock and Roll,” “If This Is It,” and more. There was no thematic goal other than producing hits. Synths, drum machines, massive hooks -- whatever it took. Outside writers? Sure! A strength of the band was taking other's material and making it sound like their own, as they did on “Heart and Soul” and “Walking On a Thin Line.”Sports was a monster. Massive headlining tours followed. Two major projects before the next album would drop. First, Huey would take a lead vocal spot in "We Are the World,” filling in for Prince. Second, some work on a little film called Back to the Future and the band's first #1 hit in “The Power of Love.”Huey Lewis & the News is on top of the world. But 1986 is approaching and a new album is due soon. One problem: No one hears a single. One of the engineers calls up Chris Hayes at home and says, "Chris, we need a hit.""Stuck With You" was what he came up with, and it was the lead single for Fore!, which would also hit #1 & sell 3 million+ copies. That said, Fore! is a bit of an odd duck. Fully half the songs were from outside writers, including the album's other #1 single, “Jacob's Ladder” (written by the Hornsby brothers)Next? Well, whatever the band wanted. And what they wanted was not necessarily commercial in nature. A socially conscious effort full of eclectic musical themes, Small World. As far as I've read, the band loves this album. They got to stretch their legs as musicians. They had earned the right to make a project of their choosing. The record-buying public was not impressed. Small World barely scraped 1 million units in sales. The band did have one last bullet to fire at the charts. “Perfect World,” a song written by Alex Call, a former Clover bandmate of Huey and Sean, hit #3 and clearly sits aside their best.Afterward, the band had some well-earned time off. In the time span, though, the rock world was changing quickly. Huey & company dropped the weirdness of the last album and returned to the blueprint -- rock, R&B, a love song, and a tune by Mutt Lange. All on Hard At Play. There would not be another album of new material for ten years. Four Chords and Several Years Ago, an album of 50s-era covers, came in 1994.Plan B, an album of new material, arrived in 2001, followed by Soulsville, a Stax covers album, and finally 2020's Weather. The last record was released following Huey's diagnosis of Ménière's disease, an inner-ear disorder, which means he can no longer hear music frequencies or hold vocal pitches. The result is no touring and no more new music from the band. It's sometimes hard to hear Huey Lewis & the News on the radio. Living on that weird line between rock and pop in the 1980s means there's not a great format for those songs now. It's a catalog well worth further inspection, though. You won't regret spending three hours with us and the band.
SUMMARYStax Records legend Deanie Parker talks about writing songs for Otis Redding, Albert King, William Bell, and Carla Thomas, dives deep on what made the Stax environment so special, and shines a light on the recently-released box sets of forgotten Stax songwriter demos. PART ONEScott and Paul discuss the wild story behind the monumental box set Written in Their Soul: The Stax Songwriter Demos.PART TWOOur in-depth interview with Deanie ParkerABOUT DEANIE PARKERWhile still in high school, Deanie Parker won a Memphis talent contest and an audition for Jim Stewart at Stax Records. He signed her and released her debut single, on the Volt label, in 1963. The self-penned “My Imaginary Guy” became a regional hit, but the life of a touring artist was not for Parker. She became the first Black employee at Stax's Satellite Record Shop before joining the label staff as the company's first publicist in 1964. Learning on the job while studying journalism at Memphis State, Parker eventually became the company's Vice President of Public Affairs. One of the first female publicists in the music industry, she worked closely with Isaac Hayes, Booker T & the MG's, Rufus and Carla Thomas, Johnnie Taylor, Albert King, and others. Wearing many hats at Stax, Deanie continued to write songs with colleagues such as Steve Cropper, Booker T. Jones, Eddie Floyd, Bettye Crutcher, Mack Rice, Mable John, and Homer Banks, with whom she penned the soul classic “Ain't That a Lot of Love.” The list of Stax artists who recorded her songs includes Otis Redding, Carla Thomas, William Bell, Sam & Dave, The Staple Singers, and more. Her other writing skills were put to use penning liner notes for classic albums such as Sam & Dave's Hold On, I'm Comin', Albert King's Born Under a Bad Sign, Otis Redding's Live in Europe, and Shirley Brown's Woman to Woman. From 1987 through 1995, Deanie served as the Assistant Director of the Memphis in May International Festival. A tireless champion of the Stax legacy, she became the first President and CEO of Soulsville, the nonprofit organization established to build and manage the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Stax Music Academy, and the Soulsville Charter School. She was appointed to the Tennessee Arts Commission in 2004 and, in 2009, was awarded two Emmy awards for the I Am a Man documentary short, for which she was an executive producer and the title song composer. The list of artists outside the Stax family who've covered Deanie Parker's songs includes The Rolling Stones, Elvis Costello, Darlene Love, Taj Mahal, Three Dog Night, The Flying Burrito Brothers, The Band, New York Dolls, Simply Red, Hall & Oates, and many others. She is a co-producer and co-liner notes writer of the seven-CD collection Written in Their Soul: The Stax Songwriter Demos, and was recently announced as a 2023 inductee into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame.
This week's Fantasy Concert is dedicated to Tina Tuner, we are taking seclections from "Tina (Live)" and "Tina Live In Europe" this is a two parter with a total of 22 live selections. This first hour includes Steamy Windows, River Deep, Mountain High, What You Get is What You See, 634-5789 Soulsville, USA with Robert Cray, Tearing Us Apart with Eric Clapton, Better Be Good To Me, What's Love Got To Do With It, Private Dancer, We Don't Need Another Hero, Let's Stay Together and Paradise Is Here. To complete this Fantasy Concert please listen/download Tina Turner Live In Concert Part 2. (this evenings second hour has 11 more selections)
Southern Avenue é um quinteto americano de Soul/Blues de Memphis, Tennessee. Formado em 2015, eles tiraram o nome de uma rua em Memphis que da cidade até "Soulsville", que era a casa original da Stax Records (uma das “fábricas” mais férteis e produtivas da história da música negra americana). O líder da banda, Ori Naftaly, cresceu em Israel e veio para Memphis em 2013 para participar do International Blues Challenge. Naftaly tornou a mudança permanente e fez uma turnê pelos Estados Unidos com sua própria banda. Mais tarde conheceu a vocalista de Memphis Tierinii Jackson e sua irmã baterista, Tikyra. Outros músicos se juntaram na formação Southern Avenue. Menos de um ano após sua formação, eles assinaram um contrato de gravação com a Stax Records. Seu álbum de estreia, Southern Avenue, foi lançado em fevereiro de 2017 e incluiu dez canções, nove das quais foram escritas por Naftaly e Tierinii Jackson, A coleção contou com a participação de Luther Dickinson do North Mississippi Allstars e do trompetista Marc Franklin do Bo-Keys. A música da banda: "uma mistura única de vocais soul, com toques gospel e guitarra baseada em rifs de Soul/blues Em 2017, o North Mississippi Allstars convidou a Southern Avenue para apoiá-los em sua turnê "Prayer For Peace". O álbum KEEP ON de 2019 provou ser um sucesso ainda maior, estreando entre os 5 primeiros na parada “Top Blues Albums” da Billboard em meio a aclamação da crítica mundial, finalmente ganhando sua primeira indicação ao GRAMMY® Award, de “Melhor Álbum de Blues Contemporaneo”. O disco apresenta pancadas Funks com irresistíveis grooves de rachar o assoalho, como: “Switchup”, “Jive”, e a faixa título “Keep On”, juntamente com lindas baladas que elevam às alturas a alma de qualquer apreciador devoto do Soul como “Savior”, “Lucky” e “We're Gonna Make It”, além de grandes momentos de flerte com o Blues Rock nas excelentes “The Tea I Sip” e “She Gets Me High”. Em 2017 lançaram Be The Love You Want A banda: Ori Naftaly- Guitar Tierinii Jackson- Vocals Tikyra Jackson- Drums, Back Vocals Daniel McKee- Bass Jeremy Powell- Organ, El.Piano Luther Dickinson- Slide Guitar Marc Franklin- Trumpet Art Edmaiston/ Kevin Houston - Saxofones --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/garimpandobolachas/message
Atomic Dog George Clinton Boogie Oogie Oogie A Taste Of HoneyCall It What You Want Bill Summers & Summers HeatSing A Song Earth, Wind & FireSigned, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours Stevie Wonder (Every Time I Turn Around) Back in Love Again L.T.D.634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.) Wilson PickettGive It to Me Baby Rick JamesTell It Like It Is Aaron NevilleSideshow Blue MagicJump To It Aretha FranklinGroove Me King FloydI'll Be Good Rene & AngelaI Missed Surface Lovely One The JacksonsLove Won't Let Me Wait Major HarrisShake and Move Toni BraxtonFirst Began PJ Morton Baewatch Anthony LewisBe Kind Clevland P JonesHangin Erin Stevenson Sam Smith Talking Sam Smith TalkingDiddy Bop Jacob Banks & Louis The ChildDon't Walk Away Laura JacksonGone Ola OnabuleHeart Led Me To You Michon YoungObject Of My Desire StarpointCar Wash Rose RoyceIve Been Watching You Randy Hall7779311 The TimeMove Your Boogie Body The Bar KaysDon't Waste My Time Usher ft. Ella MaiDont Hold Back Alex PudduSlow Burn Love D -Train It's You Terri GreenReady Willing & Able Will DowningLove Remedy RoachfordI Won't Tell If You Won't Tell Shirley JonesTreat Her Like A Lady The TemptationsTell Me (How It Feel 52nd Street Early In The Morning The Gap BandHappy Surface So Ruff So Tuff ZappCall Me SkyyStop To Start Blue MagicShow me Glenn Jones
Join us for a Christmas quickie – two holiday album recommendations to help get you in the spirit.Our first selection is from timeless, golden voiced Johnny Mathis and his 1958 collection of holiday songs that spans classics like Winter Wonderland and Silent Night.Our second pick is a soul and blues compilation from Stax records featuring greats like Albert King, Isaac Hayes and the Staple Sisters. It's largely made up of holiday originals, some of which are pretty spicy.Here's the full list of album recommendations from the show:Johnny Mathis – Merry Christmas (1958)Various Artists – Christmas in Soulsville (2007)What do you think of these records? What great albums are we missing out on? Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com.Happy holidays to you and yours! Thanks for listening!
Episode Notes My guests include Randy Blevins, Vice President of Marketing and Programming for Memphis in May (MIM). He will share what it was like to finally come back and host the premier music festival event after a 2 year absence caused by COVID. Also, the temporary new site, logistics, what worked and most importantly the economic impact it created for the city. Jeffery Higgs is the Executive Director and President of the LeMoyne-Owen College Community Development Corporation. He will talk about his three fold plan to revitalize the Soulsville area thru community engagement, development, and citizen involvement in trying to re-make Soulsville and the surrounding area. As many of you know, the legendary radio personality Bobby O'Jay died last Tuesday morning while hosting his morning show. I interviewed him almost a year ago to the day last May 10th and I will replay it in its entirety as a tribute to him. Don't miss another great show both on air and online. Its RTM Monday 6-7 pm central on WYXR 91.7 FM, the WYR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.
Marc Collins & Andy Mason's Chat n Choonz radio showA Jazz Funk Soul & RnB Extravaganza!In association with @airpilot & WIN a £10 voucher with Russ Warnesy's Choon Of The Week” with @Crazy Beat Records Produced weekly for @Solar Radio at SolarRadio.com808 State - Pacific 707 (4 Beat Club Mix)Alex Puddu - Undress My Mind (Rob Hardt Back To Rimini Remix)Doris Svenson - BeatmakerLukas Setto - Best Part Of MeJeanie Reynolds - I Don't Wanna Be Second BestPaul Kelly - You Make Me TrembleBarry White - It's Only Love Doing It's Thing (LD Extended Mix)Diane Marsh - I Got The LoveChaka Khan Ft Me'Shell Ndegeocello - Never Miss The WaterThe Marvelettes - Beechwood 45789Wilson Pickett - 634-5789 (Soulsville, USA)Garland Green - Ain't That Good Enough (Collins & Mason Enlargement Mix)Blacknuss - Rising To The TopKayla Amor - Born AgainEKO - What's Deep In A ManSolaris - You And Me…I wish we could say there was less chat than choonz this week, but……. NO CHANCE!#soul #jazz #funk #rnb #disco #raregroove #music #radio #soul - funk - jazz #education #comedy #nusoul #nujazz #nufunk #talkingBook #talkshow #polka #folk #classicsoul #northernsoul #swing #swingers #itunes #mixcloudhttps://collinsandmason.com
Episode NotesMy guests include Randy Blevins, Vice President of Marketing and Programming for Memphis in May (MIM). He will share what it was like to finally come back and host the premier music festival event after a 2 year absence caused by COVID. Also, the temporary new site, logistics, what worked and most importantly the economic impact it created for the city. Jeffery Higgs is the Executive Director and President of the LeMoyne-Owen College Community Development Corporation. He will talk about his three fold plan to revitalize the Soulsville area thru community engagement, development, and citizen involvement in trying to re-make Soulsville and the surrounding area. As many of you know, the legendary radio personality Bobby O'Jay died last Tuesday morning while hosting his morning show. I interviewed him almost a year ago to the day last May 10th and I will replay it in its entirety as a tribute to him. Don't miss another great show both on air and online. Its RTM Monday 6-7 pm central on WYXR 91.7 FM, the WYR app, Tunein, Facebook Live, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.
*!REPLAY ALERT!* Marc Collins Morning After Solar Radio show with his trusty assistant "Ravishing Russ Warnes the Receptionist” a 2 hour Soul, Jazz, Funk and Boogaloo selection. On #applepodcast #mixcoud or just ask Alexa to “Play Marc Collins on Apple Podcasts”“The Morning After Show Starter!” Vote for your favourite track in this weeks show via the Solar Radio Facebook page, and we'll start next weeks show with it!“@Paul Newman's Gag Of The Week!”“Short's Shape Shifters” Sir Richard Short 2 classic shape shifting tracks from way back in the day! “The Ramblings Of Ravishing Russ“ :-))“It's THE LAW!”A quality track from the same artist each week at 11 am!“Russ's Rare groovers” Does exactly what it says on the tin!Saturday' 10 - 12 am on www.solarradio.comOn this weeks show………….Gary Bartz - Keep Goin' On Barbara Mason - Give Me Your LoveFifth Dimension - SurrenderJames Brown & Lyn Collins - This Guy-This Girl's In Love Sam Dees - Anything Is Fair In Love And WarJerry Butler - One Night AffairGarland Green - Ain't That Good Enough (C&M Enlargement Mix) The Millionaires - Never For MeThe Marvelettes - Beechwood 4-5789Wilson Pickett - 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)Doris - Don't Raphael Saadiq - Let's Take A WalkTemprees - I Love, I LoveLamont Dozier - Breaking Out All Over Marta Acuna - Dance, Dance, Dance Bobby Womack - There's One Thing That Beats Failing James Day - Speak Love Tashan - Read My MindMary Clark - Take Me I'm YoursGene Townsel - There's No Use HidingNorman Connors - Once I've Been There Jeannie Reynolds - I Don't Want To Be Second Best Paul Kelly - You Make Me Tremble First Choice - I Got A FeelingChaka Khan - Never Miss The Water Diane Marsh - I Bless the Day Randy Brown - I'm Always In The MoodPeabo Bryson - Paradise #soul #jazz #funk #rnb #disco #raregroove #music #radio #magazine #music #boogie #nusoul #nujazz #nufunk #soulful #house #garage #soulfulgarage #soulfulhouse #classicsoul #northernsoul
1 West Island The Invisible Session 03:50 echoes of africa 2 Hole In My Pocket Ruthie Foster 04:42 Runaway Soul 3 Bridges Instead Of Walls Staple Singers 04:01 Be What You Are 4 Top Ten Gregory Isaacs 03:24 Cool Ruler Come Again 5 Roots Of Love (Bonus Alternative Mixes) Quiet Elegance 04:12 The Complete Quiet Elegance On Hi Records 6 Treat Her Right Roy Head 02:32 Texas Soul & Country Man:Crazy Cajun Recordings 7 It's Not Your Business Sharon Clark & The Product Of Time 02:59 Eccentric Soul: The Young Disciples 8 She's Looking Good (Galaxy) Roger Collins 02:24 Get Back Up Again 15 9 Keep on sockin it to me Sam Moore 02:53 The Lost Album 10 get out of my way Batti Mamzelle 04:05 11 Middle of Love Beverley Knight 04:11 Soulsville 12 Ruby Lee Bill Withers 03:17 +'Justments 13 Subway Joe Joe Bataan y Los Fulanos 03:32 King Of Latin Soul 14 High On Your Love Kings Go Forth 04:14 The Outsiders Are Back 15 The Speech DeRobert & The Half-Truths 03:45 I'm Tryin' 16 Supernatural Thing Ben E King 04:11 Sampled Volume 4 (Disc 1) 17 Over The Rainbow BIM SHERMAN 06:17 Miracle 18 World War Three Barbara Mason 10:04 Lady Love 19 Overcome Soothsayers 03:51 Tradition 20 Daddy Sweet Feat. Pat Kalla Guts 06:20 Philantropiques 21 The Fixer Brass Knuckle Brass Band 03:19 Split Lip 22 IN THE DARK with NICHOLA RICHARDS THE MIGHTY MOCAMBOS 03:12 SHOWDOWN (Mocambo Records MLP 1008) 23 Nervous Like Me The Dap Kings 04:07 Modern Funk 24 She's Hooked - (with Reggie Wa Soulive 04:02 Break Out 25 Hey Girl Sonny Knight & The Lakers 02:52 I'm Still Here 26 Thank You ft. Amad Henderson, Bernard Fowler & Fred Fowler Shango 07:27 Shango Funk Theology 27 Don't Joke With A Hungry Man feat. Spanky Wilson Quantic 05:18 Mishaps Happening 28 you've always got the blues Bobby 'Blue' Bland 04:07 Get On Down With
Planning for a whole city's future development is critically important but the process can seem abstract to many participants. That's where small area plans come into play. In this program, Memphis Metropolis is joined by Susannah Barton, administrator of comprehensive planning at the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development (DPD). DPD recently completed small area plans around important anchors in eight Memphis neighborhoods, from South City and Soulsville to Hollywood-Hyde Park and Highland Heights. Susannah explains how the community was engaged in setting its own priorities and how funding has already been set aside to implement some of the top recommendations. Later in the program, regular commentator Charlie Santo returns to talk about the city's welcome new era of planning and to reflect on a favorite Ry Cooder song about cities and baseball: 3rd Base, Dodger Stadium. Information and Resources Memphis 3.0 (Office of Comprehensive Planning
Our guest for today's episode is Jon Hawk. Jon is the Director of Gym Operations at Memphis Rox in Tennessee. Based in Soulsville, an underserved neighborhood in South Memphis, Memphis Rox serves as an access point to mentorship and helps community members overcome life's obstacles. Memphis Rox takes pride in not being for profit, but being for people. It is the first non-profit gym of its size, at 32,000 square feet. With their “pay what you can” fee structure, they make sure nobody is turned away from the gym. Climbing serves as the community's avenue to foster relationships in a safe space. As their motto says, “we climb higher, when we climb together”. Jon walks us through how Memphis Rox serves as a model for providing equitable access to climbing, as well as the programs offered beyond climbing that help meet social needs for the people in the Soulsville community. 5:00- Jon's intro and where to climb around Memphis 12:18- Memphis Rox's mission statement 13:35- Jon's history and position with Memphis Rox 22:10- The origin of Memphis Rox 25:12- Why Soulsville? 28:28- Memphis Rox being service-based 32:53- The non-profit business model 38:43- Memphis Rox's board structure 40:57- Professional development programming 50:54- Mission statement, continued 55:45- What's next for Memphis Rox? 1:01:31- Jon's definition of advocacy Memphis Rox: https://www.memphisrox.org/ Memphis Rox Instagram: @memphisroxclimbing Soul Deep film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xo_MhNqekbU New Orleans Boulder Lounge: https://www.climbnobl.com/ Tufas Boulder Lounge: https://tufasboulderlounge.com/ Nosotros Climbing Gym: https://www.gonosotros.com/
Another fun filled over the phone adventure with Colin and JStew. This time out the old friends talk about Cheap trick, old times and Soulsville. Also – find out what JStew thought of the homework Colin gave him on the … Continue reading →
Our normal conversation is replaced this week with a Summer playlist for your listening pleasure. Enjoy! Songs FeaturedDonLeft Over Salmon – “Euphoria” from Euphoria (1997)MarkPure Prairie League – “Amie” from Bustin’ Out (1972)TomELO – “Mr Blue Sky” from Out Of The Blue (1977)JuanThe Grateful Dead – “Me & Bobby McGee” from The Grateful Dead (1971)ShawnBand Of Horses – “Detlef Schrempf” from Cease To Begin (2007)CraigWilson Pickett – “634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)” from The Exciting Wilson Pickett (1966)KevinTedeschi Trucks Band – “Anyhow” from Let Me Get By (2016)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/SchizoMusic)
Episode Notes Music lovers unite! Hear an in-depth, honest conversation with James Dukes (aka IMAKEMADBEATS) about his early years in Orange Mound, his introduction to the music scene, and his TEDxMemphis Talk. Then, catch up with Tonya Dyson of Memphis Slim House to hear how they're bringing music to every neighborhood while still sticking to their Soulsville roots. BONUS: This episode is the extended cut of what played live, on-air. So, you do not want to miss out on this bonus content! WARNING: There is explicit language in this episode.
Welcome to Season 4. This exhibit from The Music Museum is called The Vietnam War: The Music. Our mission is to support all Vietnam Veterans and those who serve the United States, then and now. We thank you for your service. In Vietnam, music provided a diversion and a release from “the uncertainty, isolation, and sometimes stark terror that reached from the front lines to the relatively secure rear areas known as the “air-conditioned jungle,” or what was officially known as the Rear Echelon. The music that was popular during the Vietnam War was, and is still, therapy. There are songs you can remember, and then there are songs you REALLY remember. Many of these songs will have a special meaning for you. A place, a brother, a time gone by. Our shows are broadcast around the world. They say thank you & “welcome home” to all Vietnam Vets. There is no opinion offered on the War. It’s all about the music. - - - For your service and your sacrifice, this is Vietnam War: The Music. - - - This episode is called “Rear Echelon Commandos” - - - Don’t forget to join the conversation on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008232395712 - - -or by email at dannymemorylane@gmail.com You’ll hear: 1) We Gotta Get Out Of This Place by The Animals 2) Bring the Boys Home by Freda Payne 3) Welcome Home by Country Joe McDonald 4) Too Many Fish In The Sea by The Marvelettes 5) Sittin' On A Fence by The Rolling Stones 6) The Minute Men (Are Turning In Their Graves) by Stonewall Jackson 7) 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.) by Wilson Pickett 8) Rock 'n' Roll Stew by Traffic 9) These Boots Are Made For Walkin' by Nancy Sinatra 10) Good Luck Charm by Elvis Presley 11) Spanish Harlem by Aretha Franklin 12) What We're Fighting For by Dave Dudley 13) Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting by Elton John 14) Chu Yen (Siagon Girl) by Saul Broudy (lead), Robin Thomas & Tom Price 15) Soul Sister, Brown Sugar by Sam & Dave 16) White Rabbit by Jefferson Airplane 17) Johnny B. Goode by Chuck Berry 18) Tour of Duty by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit 19) Born on the Bayou by Creedence Clearwater Revival 20) Don't Think Twice, It's All Right by Eric Clapton 21) (I Know) I'm Losing You by The Temptations (w/ David Ruffin, lead vocal & The Funk Brothers) 22) Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles 23) Pull the Boom from the Gas Hole by Dick Jonas (lead), Chuck Rosenberg & Robin Thomas 24) Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys 25) Keep On Pushing by The Impressions 26) She'd Rather Be With Me by The Turtles 27) (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding 28) Sitting in the Cab of My Truck by Chip Dockery 29) Touch Me by The Doors 30) Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart by The Supremes 31) The Soldier Has Come Home by Staff Sgt. Barry Sadler 32) Trouble No More by The Allman Brothers Band 33) Wake Me Up When September Ends by Green Day 34) Soldier Boy by The Shirelles 35) My Wife by The Who 36) Walking In The Rain by The Ronettes 37) Understanding by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band 38) Leaving On A Jet Plane by Peter, Paul And Mary 39) I Was Here by Lady Antebellum
Episode Notes Austin Crowder is making his curriculum come alive for his Soulsville students by asking “Can Government Class Revolutionize Police Encounters?” And he's taking it a step further by making his findings free, open to the nation, and scalable for every situation. A brief “Know Your Rights” curriculum being added to Government and Civics classes throughout the country could dramatically mitigate the risks faced by civilians and police throughout interactions, increase police accountability, decrease incarceration rates, and save lives. Austin Crowder discusses the unit's learning process and invites them to experience what makes it effective and explore the remarkable survey data demonstrating its impact. He paints a picture of how, if scaled, the unit could fundamentally shift the narrative around police encounters, benefit both civilian and officer, mitigate dangerous escalation, increase self-efficacy of civilians, and lower incarceration rates. Austin currently teaches government and economics at The Soulsville Charter School in South Memphis. Throughout eight years as an educator he has developed a Know Your Rights Unit for implementation in civics classes throughout the city and country.
Business leader and developer J.W. Gibson talks about the South Memphis TIF taking in Soulsville, LeMoyne-Owen College and the old Metro Plaza on The Daily Memphian Politics Podcast.
1 Street Corner Symphony Kool & The Gang 04:37 Light Of Worlds 2 Mighty Redeemer Justin Hinds & The Dominoes 02:29 Corner Stone 3 unhappy people Carl bean & universal love 04:52 All we need is love 4 Go Home Girl Arthur Alexander 02:45 Warner Bros:Rainbow Road 5 Slipped, Tripped and Fell In Love Ann Peebles 02:30 St. Louis Woman/Memphis Soul Disc 1 6 What Made You Change Your Mind Eddie McGee 02:59 Hi Deep Soul Brothers:Forgive This Foolish Man 7 I'm a Fool For You Baby Barbara West 02:29 Single Ronn 22 8 these boots are made for walkin' ozzie torrens and his exciting orchestra 02:33 boogaloo in apartment 41 (mono) 9 Damaged Heart The Tibbs 03:11 The Tibbs 2020 10 Heart of Gold (feat. Menahan Street Band) Charles Bradley 03:04 Black Velvet 11 Red Flag Beverley Knight 03:20 Soulsville 12 Hey Senorita War 05:51 Galaxy 13 She Did It Barbara Mason & Monk Higgins 03:22 Sheba, Baby - Queen Of The Private Eyes '75 14 Everything.s Gonna Be Alright Bobby Womack 07:04 The Womack Live (1-9) Safety Zone (10-17) 15 Ghost of You Curtis Harding 04:30 Face Your Fear 16 Bad Brass Bunnies Re-Mix 20200827 Queens of Brass 04:10 17 Lost Baggage Kinny 03:45 Can't Kill a Dame With Soul 18 09 - What's Going On Jazz Jamaica 05:29 Motorcity Roots 19 A New Day Dexter Story 04:24 Wondem 20 Ayesama Ebo Taylor 07:05 Appia Kwa Bridge 21 Tombstone Intro Hot 8 03:36 Tombstone 22 It's Your Life Billy Martin & the Soul Jets 05:06 I Turn You On 23 The Message Average White Band 05:18 Benny And Us 24 50 Shades of Funk Black Merda 04:42 Forward from the Past 25 Ten Eight Seven Haggis Horns 04:09 Return Of The Haggis advance 26 Bootsy Play-Cation (feat. The Rubber Band) Bootsy Collins 04:31 Bootzilla Records, Vol. 1 27 03.Rhyme-Tyme People Kool & The Gang 03:23 Light Of Worlds 28 All Because Of A Woman Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes 05:31 To Be True '75
PART ONEScott and Paul chat about the loss of Justin Townes Earle, talk about how to get a good demo of an original song, and reflect on the unique cultural movement that emerged from Stax Records.PART TWOAn in-depth conversation with Eddie FloydABOUT EDDIE FLOYDEddie Floyd first found success on the Billboard charts as a songwriter for Carla Thomas, Solomon Burke, and Wilson Pickett, who had hits with "634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)" and "Ninety-Nine and a Half (Won’t Do)." He went on to top the charts as both writer and artist, recording soul classics “Knock On Wood,” “Raise Your Hand,” “Big Bird,” “I’ve Never Found a Girl,” and “California Girl.” Other artists continued to hit the charts with his songs, including Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, William Bell, Rufus Thomas, Esther Phillips, and Amii Stewart, who reached #1 on the pop charts with her disco version of “Knock On Wood” in 1979. From his early life as a doo-wop singer with The Falcons to his successful career with Stax Records, to his stints as the lead singer of both The Blues Brothers Band and Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings, Floyd has always considered himself, first and foremost, a songwriter. His catalog has been covered by Mavis Staples, Janis Joplin, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Eric Clapton, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Tom Jones, Ike & Tina Turner, Albert King, Seal, James Taylor, Al Green, Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald, and others. He has been inducted into both the Alabama Music Hall of Fame and the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, and has recently released his autobiography Knock! Knock! Knock! On Wood: My Life in Soul.
When I decided on Huey Lewis and the News for this episode I thought it was going to be a cake walk. But I really got into it way more than I ever imagined I would. Especially since their later catalogue (post Fore!) is so ignored. As usual I discard the hits and dig deep, waaayyyy deep into albums like Four Chords, Plan B, Soulsville, and their recent album, Weather. Not to mention a couple amazing tracks off their mostly ignored debut self-titled album. It's a fun episode that I got to enjoy with my favorite co-host, my daughter Chloe who rocked out in the studio with me as we listened and talked about the songs. Thanks for listening!As always I encourage you to legally purchase or stream your music. Buying physical media will always deepen your appreciation for it. I don't monetize this podcast because I do not own the rights to these songs. Please support all the artists that appear on The ABC's of Rock by purchasing their music.Featured songs:I Want YouWho CaresBuzz Buzz BuzzWalking On A Thin LineFinally Found A HomeNaturallyYour Cash Ain't Nothing But TrashI Never Think About YouI Want To (Do Everything For You)Her Love Is Killing Me
Three L.A. comedians are quarantined in a podcast studio during a global pandemic. There is literally nothing to be done EXCEPT make content. These are "The Corona Diaries" and this is Episode #41. Our special guest today is comedian, podcaster, and fellow Disgraceland resident, Emily Faye! Follow her on all social media @MLEFaye and listen to her podcast "Mall Talk". Music is "634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)" by Wilson Pickett.
In this intro episode about our Stax box set, The Story of Stax Records, we talk to Robert Gordon and Booker T. Jones about the label's history.
The Albums: Vince Guraldi's A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) Andy Williams' The Andy Williams Christmas Album (1963) Stax Records' Christmas in Soulsville (2007) Heat Rocks was hyped to have film critic Alonso Duralde (The Wrap), one of the hosts of Maximum Fun's movie podcast Who Shot Ya? guest with us to talk about our favorite Christmas songs, holiday fare, songs that should play when it's cold outside, baby. We visit the canon of Christmas music over the years (Andy Williams 1963 The Christmas Album, Vince Guaraldi Trio's A Charlie Brown Christmas and Stax Record's 2007 compilation Christmas In Soulsville and across genres and styles - crooners, sweeping orchestral cinematic pieces, summer songs vs. winter songs, modern Christmas traditions, etc. Alonso broke down the power of nostalgia as it relates to Christmas music and how our tastes in music are informed by tradition. Don't be a grinch. Listen to this wintery wonderland of an episode about favorite Christmas tracks. More on Alonso Duralde Alonso's podcast, Linoleum Knife Alonso on Maximum Fun Twitter Show Tracklisting Andy Williams: The Christmas Song The Waitresses: Christmas Wrapping The Shins: Wonderful Christmastime Tracey Thorn: Snow Yogi Yorgesson: I Yust Go Nuts At Christmas Boyz II Men: Let It Snow Band-Aid: Do They Know It's Christmas Andy Williams: O Holy Night Andy Williams: Kay Thompson's Jingle Bells Andy Williams: It'as The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Andy Williams: Sweet Little Jesus Boy Andy Williams: White Christmas Vince Guraldi Trio: Christmas Time is Here (Vocal) Vince Guraldi Trio: Christmas Time is Here (Instrumental) Vince Guraldi Trio: My Little Drum Vince Guraldi Trio: What Child Is This Vince Guraldi Trio:Skating Vince Guraldi Trio: Hark, The Herald Angels Ring Otis Redding: Merry Christmas Baby take 1 The Staple Singers: Who Took The Merry Out of Christmas Albert King: Santa Claus Wants Some Loving The Emotions: Black Christmas Isaac Hayes: The Mistletoe and Me Booker T and the M.G.'s: Winter Wonderland take 2 Nate Dogg: Santa Claus Goes Straight to the Ghetto Little Johnny Taylor: Please Come Home For Christmas Juice Crew: Cold Chillin' Christmas The Free Design: Close Your Mouth (It's Christmas) Kenny Bobien: O Come Let Us Adore Him Here is the Spotify playlist of as many songs as we can find on there If you're not already subscribed to Heat Rocks in Apple Podcasts, do it here!
First ever Spanks rendition of Soulsville and the story of the boys trip to Vivid. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Growing up in the projects of one of the most violently dangerous and devastatingly impoverished neighborhoods in the nation, Soulsville, Tennessee, our guest, Christopher Dean, relays the ugly truth about how our western culture often chooses to ignore those suffering all around us. Chris has a philosophers way of relating his own story, letting others know what it's like from the perspective of a kid that was raised in a drug and gang culture, narrowly escaping the same fate of many of his peers, by entering and winning a writing contest that gained him national attention when President Barack Obama attended his high school graduation as the prize. This, opening the door to many new opportunities, Chris spent time interning at the White House and later meeting film maker and philanthropist, Tom Shadyac, whom he welcomed into his life as a father figure and mentor. All of this played a part in how he's now making a big difference in his community, and we can all be inspired to do more through hearing about it. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-majic-hour/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Singer Tonya Dyson moved to Memphis to be closer to the legacy of soul music, but ended up finding legacy, soul, and music in every inch of the city. Follow Tonya on Facebook and Instagram, and learn more about the Memphis Slim House. You are listening to Artspace Perspectives: Memphis. This “Art in Soul” season is powered by KUDZUKIAN, a Memphis-based production company. Please note that all episodes were recorded in November and December 2018 and any promoted events may now be out of date. We thank all the wonderful interviewees for their profound insights. Artspace Perspectives is a podcast where we capture conversations with the artists and creative stakeholders who live, work, and contribute to Artspace communities, giving them a digital platform to share their passion and perspective about the creative economies in the cities in which they live. Follow Artspace on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to learn more about us and catch the next season of Perspectives | artspace.org
On this episode Shelby County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Van Turner Jr., and show Co-host Darrell 'DC' Catron discuss: South Memphis revitalization LeMoyne-Owen and Soulsville working together FedEx IT partnership LeMoyne-Owen Presidential search and student recruitment
The Albums: Vince Guraldi's A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) Andy Williams' The Andy Williams Christmas Album (1963) Stax Records' Christmas in Soulsville (2007) Heat Rocks was hyped to have film critic Alonso Duralde (The Wrap), one of the hosts of Maximum Fun's movie podcast Who Shot Ya? guest with us to talk about our favorite Christmas songs, holiday fare, songs that should play when it's cold outside, baby. We visit the canon of Christmas music over the years (Andy Williams 1963 The Christmas Album, Vince Guaraldi Trio's A Charlie Brown Christmas and Stax Record's 2007 compilation Christmas In Soulsville and across genres and styles - crooners, sweeping orchestral cinematic pieces, summer songs vs. winter songs, modern Christmas traditions, etc. Alonso broke down the power of nostalgia as it relates to Christmas music and how our tastes in music are informed by tradition. Don't be a grinch. Listen to this wintery wonderland of an episode about favorite Christmas tracks. More on Alonso Duralde Alonso's podcast, Linoleum Knife Alonso on Maximum Fun Twitter Show Tracklisting Booker T and the MG's: Winter Wonderland (Take 2) The Waitresses: Wrapping Paper Ella Fitzgerald: The Christmas Song The Shins: Wonderful Christmastime Michael Jackson: Little Christmas Tree Wild Man Fischer: I'm A Christmas Tree Brian McKnight: Let It Snow Frank Sinatra: White Andy Williams: Kay Thompson's Jingle Bells Andy Williams: Happy Holiday/ The Holiday Season Andy Williams: It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Andy Williams: Sweet Little Jesus Boy Mariah Carey: All I Want for Christmas is You Vince Guraldi: Christmas Time is Here (Vocal) Vince Guraldi: Christmas Time is Here (Instrumental) Vince Guraldi: Skating Vince Guraldi: O Tannenbaum Vince Guraldi: The Christmas Song Otis Redding: Merry Christmas, Baby The Staple Singers: Who Took the Merry out of Christmas Albert King: Santa Claus Wants Some Loving The Emotions: Black Christmas Isaac Hayes: The Mistletoe and Me Booker T and the MG's: Winter Wonderland (Take 2) Nate Dogg: Be Thankful Little Johnny Taylor: Please Come Home for Christmas Juice Crew: Cold Chillin' Christmas The Free Design: Close Your Mouth It's Christmas Kenny Bobien: Let Us Adore Him (Come O Ye Faithful) Here is the Spotify playlist of as many songs as we can find on there If you're not already subscribed to Heat Rocks in Apple Podcasts, do it here!
In this episode of Memphis Type History: The Podcast, Caitlin and Rebecca tell each other about a restaurant from Memphis history. Caitlin starts us off with some old timey vocabulary before diving into Anderton's (get it??) Rebecca follows up with charming stories of The Four Way, which is so near and dear to our hearts. Herbert Anderton learned how to cook on a Texas Army base before bringing his skills to downtown Memphis. In 1945, Anderton's Restaurant and Oyster Bar opened at 51 Madison to immediate success. In 1956, Anderton's East opened up in the former Gilmore Seafood Restaurant at 1901 Madison as a second location. There was also a third location around 1965 in Whitehaven, across from Graceland. Then it and the original downtown location closed, and Anderton's East became the only one – and this is the one that most people have such fond memories of... due in part to its amazing piratey, nautical-themed interior. In the restaurant’s first ten years, it served over six million oysters to more than two million diners. On their 10-year anniversary, they baked a cake to serve 2,500 customers so that anyone who came in on that day could enjoy a slice. If you have a photo or memory of this event, please get in touch with us. We need to hear more about this event! Anderton's closed in 2005 and was demolished in 2009 BUT the décor lives on at The Cove on Broad Avenue. The Four Way makes a strong appearance in our book, and we were thrilled to revisit it for this week's podcast episode. It's located in Soulsville, one of the most historic neighborhoods in Memphis. It began as a small pool hall where you could also get basics like a hotdog, a sandwich, or a beer. In 1946, Clint and Irene Cleaves took out a loan on their house to purchase the building. Their restaurant had an upscale feel with white tablecloths and snazzy servers. They added a private dining room in the back complete with a doorbell and required staff approval before entry. The Four Way was one of the few places in Memphis that white and black people ate at together. Martin Luther King, Jr., was a regular, as were many famous Stax recording artists. And, of course, Elvis also dined there. The restaurant closed in 1996 due to Mrs. Cleaves' declining health. Willie Earl Bates purchased it when it went up for auction in 2001. He remodeled it and expanded dining space by removing the pool tables and adding an upstairs dining room for groups. But he did keep the menu as close to the original Cleaves' version as possible, even having cooks help with taste-testing to make sure the food remained "rightly seasoned." Today you can still find amazing soul food at The Four Way, as it carries on even after Mr. Bates' passing in 2016. For full show notes, go to memphistypehistory.com/dining1
SOUTHERN AVENUE takes its name from a Memphis street that runs from the eastern-most part of the city limits all the way to Soulsville (the original home of Stax Records). It�s a fitting moniker for this diverse four-piece: two powerhouse sisters whose musical education came from the church (Tierinii and Tikyra Jackson), a jazz bassist (Daniel McKee) and an Israeli-born guitar virtuoso who grew up a student of the blues and funk (Ori Naftaly). The band reached the finals at the 32nd International Blues Challenge, Naftaly and his bandmates knew they�ll be labeled "a blues band.� And they love the blues � but Naftaly says Southern Avenue is much more as evident from their debut album �Don�t Give Up� on Stax Records MUDBONE tells the story of American music one song at a time. His performances reach a broad audience by taking them on a journey from the late 19th century when bluegrass met the blues, through the country, soul, funk, and rock & roll of the 20th century. He was born near the Black River in Northeast Arkansas. That river is the dividing line between the Mississippi River Delta and the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. Combining his abilities as a guitarist with fiery vocals, Mudbone has developed a signature sound that appeals to a wide demographic while remaining uniquely his own. His latest release �Rivers', part 1 of the 2 disc set Rivers and Roads, is a reflection of old world delta blues, bluegrass and gospel music flowing together in the river they all come from.
show#705 08.19.17 Eclectic Show? Damn Right!! 1. The Boneshakers - Ball and Chain from Shake the Planet 1999 Virgin (4:27) 2. Mindi Abair And The Boneshakers - Pretty Good For A Girl from The EastWest Sessions 2017 Pretty Good For A Girl Records (7:06) 3. Benny Turner - Ghetto Woman from My Brother's Blues 2017 Nola Blue (6:19) 4. Andrew B. Chapman A.K.A. JoJo - Still Got The Message from Well, It's About Time! 2017 UpIsland Records (4:32) 5. Dave Edmunds - The Claw from Plugged In 1994 Pyramid Records (2:38) 6. Bob Margolin - Ask Me No Questions from My Road 2015 Steady Rollin' / VizzTone (3:25) 7. Chris Antonik - The Art of Letting Go from Monarch 2017 self-release (5:47) 8. Big Dave McLean - Oh - Mr. Charlie - Oh from Faded But Not Gone 2014 Black Hen Music (4:55) 9. Bob Dylan - Cry a While from Love and Theft 2001 Columbia (5:05) 10. Mama SpanX - Alligator Boogaloo from State Of Groove 2017 self-release (3:28) 11. Milligan Vaughan Project - Dangerous Eyes from MPV 2017 Mark One Records (3:34) 12. Mark Robinson - Drive Real Fast from The Mark Robinson Band Live At The 5 Spot 2017 Blind Chihuahua Records (7:29) 13. Vintage#18 - Circles (b-side) from Grit 2017 self-release (4:12) 14. Altered Five Blues Band - Cookin' In Your Kitchen from Charmed & Dangerous 2017 The Orchard (4:15) 15. French blues explosion - Diggin My Grave from French blues explosion 2012 self-release (3:09) 16. The Motives - Find Another Love from The Motives feat. Matt Taylor 2012 Bluesy Mind (6:02) 17. Dayna Kurtz - Showdown from Another Black Feather 2006 Kismet Records (3:33) 18. Ray Bonneville - Good Times from Bad Man's Blood 2011 Red House Records (3:55) 19. Treasa Levasseur - Stuck in Soulsville from Low Fidelity 2010 Slim Chicken (4:31) 20. Omar & The Howlers - Stay Out Of My Yard from Zoltar's Walk 2017 Big Guitar Music (3:07) 21. Vin Mott - Ol' Greasy Blues from Quit the Women for the Blues 2017 self-release (2:36) 22. Blue Jay Slim & The Tone Blasters - Sign Of The Times from Leaving The Cold Behind 2014 self-release (4:26) 23. Grégoire Maret - Lucilla's Dream from Grégoire Maret 2012 Entertainment One (4:56) 24. Bobby Day - Rockin' Robin from 45 RPM 1958 Class Records (2:35)
Tim Sampson is communications director for the Soulsville Foundation which runs the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, the Stax Music Academy, and the Soulsville Charter School in Memphis. We discuss the history of Stax Records including artists Booker T. Jones, Otis Redding, Jean Knight, the Staple Singers, and Isaac Hayes as well as the establishment and operation of Soulsville which Tim has been involved with since day one.
*Natalie Cole-Heaven Is With You *Deonda-Loving You Old School *Smokey Robinson-I Like It Like That *Intruders-Win Place Or Show *Marvin Gaye-Deep In It *The Love Unlimited Orchestra-Satin *Isaac Hayes-Soulsville *Matadors-Let Me Dream *Joey Pastrana-Sincerely *The Fiestas-The Gypsy Said *Down To Earth-Forgive Me If I Cry *Otis Redding-Open The Door *Shirley Brown-Yes Sir Brother *The Mad Lads-Seeing Is Believing *The Stylistics-I'm Gonna Get You Back *The Ohio Players-Honey *Pete Wingfield-Eighteen With A Bullet *The Empires-Come Home Girl *Erroll Garner-Misty *Percy Sledge-You're All Around Me *Phyllis Hyman-Old Friend *Bill Withers-Hello Like Before *Gladys Knight & The Pips-The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me *Smokey Robinson & The Miracles-I'll Try Something New *Billy Paul-Me & Mrs Jones *Luther Ingram-If Loving You Is Wrong *The Bar-Kays-Shine *Chocolate Milk-How About Love *Ray Parker Jr & Raydio-You Can't Change That *Billy Stewart-Sitting In The Park *Brenton Wood-Me And You *James & Bobby Purify-I'm Your Puppet *Ray Charles-The Right Time *Aretha Franklin-The Right Time *Eddie Holman-Hey There Lonely Girl *The Five Stairsteps-O-O-H Child *Patti Labelle-Look To The Rainbow
Down By The Riverside (with Jane Fonda & Odetta & Holly Near & others)The Blues Brothers 634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.) – live in House of Blues Chicago 1997Bluesmasters – Thunderbird – Bluesmastered – Montana Red Dog – Beer booze and Blues - Wolf RobeLaugesen all stars – Swinging shepherd bluesGeorge Thorogood & The Destroyers – one scotch one bourbon, one beerLive At Montreux 2013 – 2013Rival Sons – keep on Swinging Bluesbones – Whiskey drinkin Woman – live
Leni Stoeva is excited to be apart of the growing change in Soulsville of Memphis through her role as Creative Place Maker at Community Lift. Born in Bulgaria and raised in Memphis, TN, she works on programming art related events in the area as well as social and historical neighborhood activities in the soon to be music district that is Soulsville, USA. Community LiftFacebookTwitter
Uziah "Sticky" Thompson (1 August 1936 – 25 August 2014) was a Jamaican percussionist, vocalist and deejay active from the late 1950s. He worked with some of the best known performers of Jamaican music and played on hundreds of albums. Thompson found employment with Clement "Coxsone" Dodd, assisting him with running his sound system, in time becoming a deejay with the system under the name "Cool Sticky". He became one of the earliest men to record in the new deejay style, using his mouth to make clicks and other percussive sounds. As a deejay he recorded with The Skatalites and can be heard on the tracks "Ball Of Fire", "El Cat Ska", "Guns of Navarone", as well as others. While working for Dodd he became friends with Lee "Scratch" Perry, and Thompson recorded as a deejay for Perry, and for Joe Gibbs in the late 1960s, on tracks such as "Train to Soulsville. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Lewis sang in church from an early age . forming a singing group called The Regals. By the mid-1960s, he began recording and had one of the earliest rocksteady hits with "Take It Easy" in late 1966.The track was recorded with Lynn Taitt and the Jets and is regarded as one of the first rocksteady singles.the first 'herb' song ever recorded in Jamaica, "Cool Collie". He worked for Duke Reid as an arranger and backing vocalist, and won the Festival Song Contest in 1970 with "Boom Shaka Lacka". He began working as a singer with Byron Lee & the Dragonaires, and in 1971 had a hit with "Grooving Out On Life". Lewis continued to release records, but his success after the early 1970s was limited. Lewis released This Is Gospel in 1996 on his own label, Bay City Music, founded in the 1980s.
Joshua Harrison is a live performance artist, dj, and producer. He operates his own label NONCOM with Keith Kemp and Neovalis and is one half of the production team "Prosthetic Hands". His track "Soulsville" was recently released on Beretta Grey.
Our first-ever completely unedited episode! In this episode: Michael Caine skips out on his book signing!, The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) starring Michael Caine, the song Michael Caine (1984) by Madness, celebrity deaths (Tom Bosley of Happy Days and David the Gnome, and the inventor of fractals Benoit Mandelbrot), the new emo inspired Superman redesign (http://www.popcrunch.com/superman-makeover-for-superman-earth-one/), Jean-Claude Van Damme denies having a heart attack while doing split, the Back to the Future teaser trailer redone for the Spike Scream Awards (http://www.spike.com/event/scream/page/highlights?video=3483118), Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd celebrate the BTTF 25th anniversary (http://www.spike.com/event/scream/page/highlights?video=3486241), Bill Murray appears at the awards in his Ghostbusters costume!, once again the upcoming movie Ghostbusters III (2012), AMC Theaters re-release of Back to the Future (1985), fan customized DeLorean DMC-12's to look like the movie versions, The Heartbreak Kid (2007) starring Ben Stiller, the upcoming movie Gulliver's Travels (2010) starring Jack Black, Fleischer Studios' Gulliver's Travels (1939) animated feature film, the HBO series Bored to Death starring Ted Danson and Jason Schwartzman, the new Huey Lewis and the News album Soulsville (2010), the perfect length of a pop or rock and roll song, Taylor Swift and her obnoxiously long and bad songs, past oldies-inspired Huey Lewis albums Plan B (2001) and Four Chords and Several Years Ago (1994), Will Smith's daughter Willow Smith and her new song Whip My Hair Kid Rock's new song Born Free - inspired by Bob Seger or ripped off from Simon and Garfunkel?, Randy Quaid and his wife arrested and afraid of the Hollywood Star Whackers, the new American Idol judges, our rapid fire movie review of The Social Network (2010) starring Jesse Eisenberg, and Facebook's controversial advertising scheme. 96 minutes - http://www.paunchstevenson.com