Podcast appearances and mentions of Valerie Day

In April 1985, Valerie Day, John Smith, and their band NU SHOOZ released the five-song EP ‘Tha's Right!'. Acting on a dare from a local music writer, Gary Bryan of Portland, Oregon's KKRZ put the song “I Can't Wait” on the air. Listener reaction was strong and immediate- the kind of response known in radio jargon as ‘Instant Phones.' But this was no overnight sensation. By the time the whole world heard about the Soul band from Oregon, they'd spent seven years onstage, four hours a night, four or five nights a week. So, when their spotlight moment came, the Shooz could get up and play. By the end of the year, “I Can't Wait” was a regional hit. But the song really took off when it was remixed by Dutch DJ Peter Slaghuis. Atlantic Records signed the band in January 1986. “I Can't Wait” eventually reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Other hits followed. NU SHOOZ was nominated for a Best New Artist Grammy in 1987. In 2013, Nu Shooz join joined the 80's revival tours, "Superfreestyle Explosion" and "Lost *80's," sharing the stage with acts like Expose', The Jets, Animotion, WangChung, Flock of Seagulls, Boy George, and More. At the same time, they reformed the live band featuring former members from every incarnation of the group. Nu Shooz announced their retirement from performing in 2019. "I Can't Wait " plays somewhere on Earth every eleven minutes. What a long, strange trip it's been.

Hello, this is Valerie Day from Living A Vocal Life. During my break from producing new interviews, I'm revisiting some of the insightful conversations I've had with singers in the past five years. This encore episode delves into the crossroads of creativity and motherhood.In these conversations, you'll discover how artist mothers balance the challenges and rewards of maintaining their creativity while parenting. They share candid accounts of balancing performances with breastfeeding, coping with postpartum depression, and the sacrifices they've made for their children and their art.This series illuminates the journey of nurturing children and art, offering encouragement and guidance for those on similar paths.I'd like to express my gratitude to the 11 women who generously lent their voices to the series:Rebecca SanbornDanielle TuckerMoana WolfgrammN'KengeRosi AmadorAra Lee JamesWhitney JonesKarla HarrisAlex WhilerChina ForbesStephanie SchneidermanThe songs featured in this series are:Stand and Sway, written by Ara Lee James and Beth Wood from their album Deep Blue Sleep Is A Wonderful Thing, by Morley from the album Borderless Lullabies.Borderless Lullabies is a collection of songs and spoken-word recordings, with 100% of proceeds benefiting KIND: Kids In Need of Defense: supportkind.org Right Before My Eyes, written by my husband, John Smith, from our Nu Shooz Orchestra album Pandora's BoxStephanie Schneiderman's song, Wherever You Go, from her album Crossfire. The books mentioned in the episode are: The Baby On The Fire Escape: Creativity, Motherhood & The Mind-Baby Problem by Julie Phillips.Mother Nurture by Rick Hanson, Ph.D., Jan Hanson, and Ricki PollycoveSign up for Vocal Notes — my once-a-month newsletter for singers.Visit my website for other offerings for singers.Please join me on Facebook or Support the Show.

Intro song by Gail NoblesCover Art by Gail NoblesStory by Gail NoblesDroplets sounds by Gail NoblesBlue Air sound by Gail NoblesVocals by Gail NoblesOther music made using BandLab Hello, I'm Gail Nobles & you're listening to Sound Flave Radiae Applis. Do you remember the R&B group Nu Shooz from the 80's? You may remember them from their hits like “I Can't Wait” from their second album “Tha's Right” in 1985. And their song, “Point of No Return” which was the second single taken from the Nu Shooz album Poolside. The single was realeased in 1986. Valerie Day was the lead singer of the group Nu Shooz in the 80's along with her husband John Smith. The music of Nu Shooz was so irresistible. They had a great baseline and beat in the song “I Can't Wait." I remember a rap song came right after that. The title of the song was Spyder D - I Can't Wait (To Rock the Mike) Featuring DJ Doc. “They can't wait to graduate, but I got to rock the mic. I can't wait to rock the mic. You know I just can't wait.” .. The best days of music. The best days of R&B. The best days of hip hop. The last I heard Valerie Day and John Smith of Nu Shooz are still rocking. They make time seem like it stood still. The last I heard, the group still tour today, but recently, according to nushoozmusic.com, there are no upcoming tour dates. They have an album out now called “Bagtown." I love the single, Bagtown. “Always something going on when you go down to Bagtown.” That's a nice single. You've got to hear it. You can hear the whole album on nushoozmusic.com. They have more songs.I'm Gail Nobles. Tune in again next time for more on Sound Flave Radiae Applis. ..

This season, the Living a Vocal Life podcast offers a special edition of interviews with successful vocalists who have turned to teaching the next generation of singers. In today's episode, host Valerie Day, an accomplished singer and voice teacher, talks passionately about how underrated and essential teaching is and how it goes beyond just knowing how to sing or play an instrument. Valerie highlights the multifaceted skills involved in teaching, such as communicating concepts, understanding a student's learning style, asking effective questions, and nurturing artistic expression. She also offers a sneak peek into her upcoming episode on motherhood and creativity, where she interviews singers who have successfully balanced their singing career and raising children. Valerie has also launched a new website to share her wealth of knowledge and experience, starting with the free course called Becoming a Singer. Topics Discussed:- The undervalued importance of teaching and its multifaceted skills- Valerie's journey to becoming a voice teacher- The value of effective communication and deep listening in teaching voice- Motherhood and creativity in the context of a singing career- Valerie's Free course, Becoming a Singer- N'Kenge, a versatile vocalist, as Valerie's next guestLINKSOnline Course Becoming A Singer: Setting The Stage To Live A Vocal LifeFor full show notes, transcriptions of this episode, and more offerings for singers, you can visit my website HERE.Please join me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.Never miss an episode! Sign up for Vocal Notes — my once-a-month newsletter for singers.Support the show

Portland, Oregon is a place known for its access to the great outdoors, fine wineries and breweries, and a delightfully weird culture. It also cultivated a thriving music scene, supported by multiple clubs where you could see people playing any conceivable style, from classical and chamber music to R&B, Riot Grrrl and Punk.Latin, Jazz, and Soul music enthusiasts Valerie Day and John Smith were a part of what they call the "golden age" of live music in Portland, and at a certain point, they were even one of the city's top bands, playing up to five days a week. When it seemed that they could be stuck in a rut, along came a funky beat born in their little apartment, one that had several iterations over the course of three years. A remix by Dutch DJ Peter Slauhuis, however, was the one that propelled the duo to international success and a Grammy nomination as Best New Artist. More than 36 years later, and after stepping away from the touring circuit, Valerie and John remain as creative and prolific as they ever were, while at the same time, enjoying the continued life and legacy of "I Can't Wait."Show TracklistingTaking Care of Business (Bachman Turner Overdrive)Birds of Fire (Mahavishnu Orchestra)I Can't Wait (American Mix) (Nu Shooz)Jungle Love (Morris Day and The Time)I Can't Wait (Dutch Mix) (Nu Shooz)Nu Shooz on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nushoozmusic/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nushoozmusic/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NuShoozMusicWebsite: https://www.nushoozmusic.comHost and Producer: Diego MartinezExecutive Producer: Nicholas "NickFresh" PuzoAudio Engineer: Adam Fogel Follow us on social media: @choonspodSubscribe to our PATREON: patreon.com/choonspod

What 80's hit was written on the toilet? Was “Puff, The Magic Dragon” really about marijuana use? These and other burning questions will be answered in this month's episode of the Music History Project! We will be learning the backstories of songs written by Jason Mraz, Valerie Day & John Smith, Jerry Fuller, Mark Stein, Peter Yarrow, Gail Davies, and Trevor Rabin. Join us for this fun-filled episode!

In the twenty-first episode of MashUpheaval - your all-request, live performance mashup podcast - Amelia Ray performs two mashups: one of Exposé’s "Point of No Return" (written by Lewis Martinée) and Nu Shooz’s "Point of No Return" (written by John Smith and Valerie Day) and another of  Bill Wither's "Use Me" (written by Bill Withers) and Nat King Cole's "(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66," (written by Bobby Troup).Episode video: https://youtu.be/HZyi-5oKDwYSong List:(1) “Points of No Return” - a mashup of "Point of No Return" (written by Lewis Martinée) and "Point of No Return" (written by John Smith and Valerie Day)(2) “Use Me to Get Your Kicks” - a mashup of "Use Me" (written by Bill Withers) and "(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66," (written by Bobby Troup)If you would like to request a mashup, send an email to: mashupheaval@ameliaray.netSupport this podcast: www.patreon.com/ameliaraywww.ameliaray.net

The music industry is one of the toughest out there where you’ll be tested over and over again. Without proper guidance, you might even fail. In this episode, Valerie Day shares a rock star’s insight on what it’s like to live and breathe the music scene back in the ‘80s and how she started pivoting […]

The music industry is one of the toughest out there where you’ll be tested over and over again. Without proper guidance, you might even fail. In this episode, Valerie Day shares a rock star’s insight on what it’s like to live and breathe the music scene back in the ‘80s and how she started pivoting her life towards helping the next generation of musicians. She hands out her knowledge on how you can sing any style of music you want and gives some tips on how you can cope with the worst-case scenarios in the industry. Valerie will help you understand why letting grief be a part of your experience is a good thing and how you can use your gifts, talent, and experience to spark magic in the world.

There are so many stereotypes around business and art that would have us say that they are two separate things. For one, there is this pervasive image of the “broke artist” that implies that artists don’t have as much acumen and savvy for business as their non-artistic counterparts. As someone has been a working artist for many years, Elizabeth Bachman knows that this cannot be further from the truth. Art is a business. You get paid for your creativity, but a lot of times, you have to deliver under budget and on time. There is so much that the business world can learn from the arts. With this in mind, Elizabeth introduces The Relationship between Business and Art, a special miniseries within the show that explores the relationship within business and art from the point of view of some big and up-and-coming names in the performing arts, as well as the amazing geniuses behind the curtains. Her guest list for this mini series will include such names as J’Nai Bridges, Lawrence Brownlee, Christine Goerke, Valerie Day, Steven White, Kathleen Kelly, Darren Woods, Filippo Petteni, Colleen Bonniol and Bob Bonniol.

Edición Limitada - 29 de Junio del 2020. Producción y realización: Gustavo Verduzco. Presentando música de Nature of Wires con Lady B, Hurts, Chiasm con John Fryer, Apoptygma Berzerk, Me///o y Nikkon, The Mobile Homes, Alanas Chosnau y Mark Reeder, The Foreign Resort con Anna Bouchard, Sea of Sin, Positronic, Jigsaw Sequence, Social Station, The Midnight, Moenia con Della Ciprian, Insight, Am Tierpark, Dissonance, Empire State Human, Projekt Ich con Stereo In Solo, Yello, Wang Chung con Valerie Day, Erasure, BlueForge, Patenbrigade:Wolff, Faderhead con Solar Fake, Armageddon Dildos, Ego Likeness, Mental Exile, Ruined Conflict, Digital Energy, The Violent Youth, System Syn, Alienare, Karl Kave, Parole e Azioni, Geometric Vision, Kalt, The Fair Attempts, Emergency Sequence, Strikkland, Ad:Key y Basszilla.

Sit back and listen to my top songs from Wang Chung! They have an amazing catalog and I've been a fan since 1984. Surf on over to iTunes and get the new Remix of "Everybody be safe tonight" with guest Valerie Day from Nu Shooz! You can also find an interview with Jack Hues from Wang Chung in our archives, he has an amazing new album out called "Primitif", check it out today on all platforms....

Jack Hues, frontman of the band Wang Chung joins Kristen on BEN Around Philly, all the way from Canterbury, England to talk about the great 80’s show happening on Saturday (6/13) and streaming for FREE at 2PM EST and 7PM EST on the Abducted by the 80’s Facebook page. The show is called Back to the Basement and it’s a benefit show to help raise money for Direct Relief’s COVID-19 relief program. Wang Chung will be featured, as well as a number of other at-home performances from A Flock of Seagulls, Naked Eyes, Cutting Crew, Nelson, Nu Shooz, Animotion, Information Society, When in Rome, The Vapors and more, plus special appearances by Tiffany, Richard Blade and Downtown Julie Brown.  Jack talks with Kristen about the show, his time spent under quarantine during this pandemic, his grandson, the postponement of touring for his new solo album Primitif, and the new Coronavirus-era version of Wang Chung’s ‘Everybody Have Fun Tonight’. The band redid the song as ‘Everybody Stay SAFE Tonight’ featuring Valerie Day of Nu Shooz. Be sure to check out the video for the new version of the song as it premieres on Saturday as a part of the Back to the Basement show. If you miss the show this weekend, it will be made available on YouTube at a later date, but please donate if you’re able. There are also t-shirts available with proceeds being donated to Direct Relief. Have a great weekend, and don’t forget to stay safe, have fun, and Wang Chung!

Wang Chung is among the many popular 1980s acts taking part in the Back to the Basement virtual online concert this Saturday, June 13, and in advance of the event, the U.K. band has released an updated version of it's 1986 hit"Everybody Have Fun Tonight" featuring guest vocals by Valerie Day of the '80s group Nu Shooz. The tune, titled "Everybody Stay Safe Tonight" features lyrics offering a positive message for fans during the COVID-19 pandemic. More at www.CooperandAnthony.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cooperandanthony/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cooperandanthony/support

Wang Chung is among the many popular 1980s acts taking part in the Back to the Basement virtual online concert this Saturday, June 13, and in advance of the event, the U.K. band has released an updated version of it's 1986 hit"Everybody Have Fun Tonight" featuring guest vocals by Valerie Day of the '80s group Nu Shooz. The tune, titled "Everybody Stay Safe Tonight" features lyrics offering a positive message for fans during the COVID-19 pandemic. More at www.CooperandAnthony.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

You may be struggling to balance your life and a career in music. Are you curious about how other singers "make it" or how they've dealt with success — and failure? Do you wonder what their biggest challenges have been? Or how about what they’ve learned on their journey and what’s important to them today?Welcome to the Living A Vocal Life Podcast where I interview singers who have succeeded in creating a life in music. You’ll hear from vocalists of all genres, in different stages of their careers, including singers who’ve been on the Billboard charts and those who are teaching the next generation. What do they have in common? They're all performers with amazing stories to tell and experiences to share.In our conversations, you’ll learn what inspired them to become a singer, the kinds of challenges they’ve encountered, and how they've overcome them. I'll also share what I've learned on my own journey as a singer and educator — practical tools and insights that will help you to live your best, most authentic vocal life.About Me:My name's Valerie Day. My journey as a musician and educator began more than 30 years ago and has taken me from smokey little clubs to packed arenas, from performing in obscurity to making hit records. I spent many years in the trenches as a performer in the 80s band Nu Shooz, and later as a jazz singer in the Pacific NW. I also made a living as a teacher — working with students of all levels of singing experience with different dreams and goals. This has given me a front-row seat to the kinds of struggles that singers, like you, wrestle with every day and at every stage of your career. What have all these experiences taught me? That with the right information, tools, and some perseverance, anyone can get better at the skills needed to become a professional singer, but it's the cultivation of your inner life that will enable you to survive and thrive as an artist.I hope that the conversations here will empower you to create your own unique version of success as a singer.Contact:Website: www.valeriedaysingsInstagram: @valeriedaysingsFacebook: @valeriedaysingsTwitter: @valerieday

I catch up with Valerie Day and John Smith from Nu Shooz, who tells me how the married couple met, the process behind the smash hit, “I Can’t Wait” and their reactions to finding out they were nominated for the Best New Artist Grammy. The two took a break from Nu Shooz for a while and tell me what they were working on during that time. They reformed Nu Shooz and released “Bagtown” in 2016.

April 28, 2016 An apology to Ms. Day and the rest of you. The author of this piece made a stupid mistake when recording and it sounds like we're in the bottom of a large metal cylinder. The author of this article feels like an idiot. Sorry. --The Author of this Article Welcome to World Cup Coffee and Tea at NW 18th and Glisan for another Oregon Music News Coffeeshop Conversation. In the coffeeshop with me today is Valerie Day, who with her husband John Smith are Nu Shooz, the Oregon Music Hall of Fame band who’s tune, “I Can’t Wait” is still, after thirty years, still one of those tunes that can easily get stuck in your head all day. And it does all over the world, every single day. I’ll ask her how she feels about being responsible for that. They have a new album called Bagtown coming out in May. There’s more than one story behind that. Coffeshop Conversations are always one-on-one…even this one. I told her that if Kate Power would do one with the Steve Einhorn, than she could too. And she did.

When talking about the indelible hits of the 80s, it doesn't get much bigger than "I Can't Wait" by Nu Shooz. Led by the husband and wife team of John Smith and Valerie Day, Nu Shooz finally hit the maintstream after years of plugging away on the Portland, OR club scene when "I Can't Wait" reached #3 on the pop charts (#1 on the dance chart) in 1986, embedding one of the most "iconic" basslines into the brains of music fans around the world. Their major label debut album, Poolside, also featured the #28 hit "Point of No Return", but sadly the follow up didn't perform as well and Nu Shooz releases slowed down from there. But the groove of "I Can't Wait" has never gone away from the numerous commercials, sampling, sporting events, and general background soundtracking of every day life. It remains a sample of funk and dance envelope pushing as well as studio wizardry. In here we talk about the effects of the song on their lives, what they do outside of music, their influences, and how they've kept a marriage together so long. They're maybe the most pleasant people on earth. http://www.nushoozmusic.com/ 

This week we take you on a sleigh ride from operatic strippers to poetry by veterans. What Do You Get When You Mix Opera And Stripping?This month a subversive group of classical musicians called the Cult of Orpheus are staging a holiday performance like no other. Viva’s Holiday is a short opera based on the memoirs of Portland's most famous exotic dancer, Viva Las Vegas. Christopher Rothko on Sharing His Father's Art with the Portland Art Museum + The Museum Hires a New NW Curator - 5:38Mark Rothko is one of the 20th century’s most famous painters, and his formative years were spent in Portland: he immigrated here at age 10 from Latvia and took classes at the Museum School at the Portland Art Museum before graduating from Lincoln High School. In October, the museum announced plans for the Rothko Pavilion, a new multi-story glass structure. The art museum also announced a partnership with Rothko’s children to cycle his works through the museum on a rotating basis.opbmusic Session with Singer-Songwriter Sara Jackson-Holman - 13:00Sara Jackson-Holman's second album, "Didn’t Go to the Party," charts the arc of a romantic relationship and breakup set to a lush backdrop of strings and her own classically-trained piano. Jackson-Holman’s songs have appeared in TV shows like "Grey’s Anatomy," "Castle," and "Orange is the New Black." American Legion Post 134 Drafts New War Stories - 19:37Nationally, American Legion membership is shrinking, but one hall in Northeast Portland found revival by becoming an oasis of community and expression, where veterans rub shoulders with queer kids, and street people mix with art curators. Music in a Time of War - 26:21In the new book, "My Music, My War: The Listening Habits of U.S. Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan," UO English professor Lisa Gilman discovers what soldiers listen to in times of strife — from heavy metal to Sarah McLaughlin — and how music and the methods of listening to music during war have changed over time. New National Guard Armory Is a Model of Architecture - 32:41Many of Oregon’s National Guard armories are old, barely functioning, and sorely need of safety updates, but Oregon also has a couple of new armories—now called National Guard Readiness Centers. The newest one, the Colonel James Nesmith Readiness Center for the 162nd Engineer Company of the Oregon National Guard in Dallas Oregon, also has great architecture. Imago's Ambitious New Puppet Musical Puts a Steampunk Spin on 'Beauty and the Beast' - 40:50Internationally famous for their masked theater shows "Frogz" and "ZooZoo," Imago Theatre has unveiled its mammoth new production — the hard work of four years and around $250,000. "A story within a story within a ship" is the tagline for the new production, "La Belle," which runs through Jan. 9. It is the story of two strangers in the engine room of a 1920's steamship who re-tell the story of Beauty and the Beast through puppetry, shadow theater and song. Of course, their budding love comes to mirror the "tale as old as time" they tell each other. Nu Shooz Is Back: Older, Wiser, and Funkier - 44:54Somewhere in the world right now, chances are the '80s hit “I Can’t Wait” is playing. The Portland band Nu Shooz, consisting of husband and wife John Smith and Valerie Day, released it some 30 years ago to almost instant global success. Earlier this year, the pair slipped back into the Nu Shooz name to put out a new album, " and they stopped by OPB to play some songs live.

Episode #48: We've brought you expertise from businesspeople, gatekeepers and analysts, and today we're highlighting a few of the many savvy artists we've had on the show. On this episode, musicians give their take on some of the most important music industry issues of the last year. First, artist and lawyer Christiane Kinney examines the recent Spotify lawsuits, then we hear from plaintiff David Lowery, who gives us his take on royalty reporting. Celebrated musician and songwriter Laura Veirs takes us on her career journey, and Valerie Day (Nu Shooz) emphasizes the importance of the Fair Play, Fair Pay Act.

Bask in the glorious variety of Portland's spring musical offerings, then head to the hills with a book and a yen for natural beauty. Be here now, this week on State of Wonder.1:00 GLASSAPOCALYPSE NOW - Spectrum Glass of Woodinville, WA, one of the top art-glass makers in the region, has announced that it will cease production in the next 75 days. Art glass has had it rough lately; earlier this year Portland companies Bullseye and Uroboros came under fire when the state Department of Environmental Quality revealed that they were releasing dangerous levels of cadmium and arsenic into the air. And now Oregon DEQ finds Bullseye has been spewing unhealthy levels of lead, and puts production on ice for ten days. We get reaction.10:38 Waterfront Blues Festival to Charge Entry - The Waterfront Blues Festival, an annual benefit for the Oregon Food Bank, will celebrate its 29th year this July—and charge for tickets for the first time. Entry to the festival has traditionally been a suggested donation of $10 and two cans of food. In 2013 the festival experimented with charging entry for its Sensational Sunday; this year the entire event will require a cover.14:40 Scott Pemberton - Guitarist Scott Pemberton's musical education involved stints in several of the Rose City's influential music scenes, ranging from jazz to grunge. That background has produced a unique style that melds those genres, plus funk, blues, and hippie jam vibes. Pemberton's style is called "Timber Rock," and so is his latest album.18:54 The PSU Chamber Choir - The PSU Chamber Choir has triumphed in international choral competitions and even cuts records. Their next album will be the first American recording of Latvian composer Eriks Esenvalds’ work, and the ensemble will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a concert this May, slated to include the US premier of Esenvalds’ “First Tears.” 27:40 Friends of Noise - Portland's music scene, hemmed in by strict OLCC regulations and a tradition of bar-based venues, has long had to live with a glaring lack of all-ages shows and venues. Now a community group, Friends of Noise, has appeared on the scene hoping to change all that. They have big plans, but creating venues that cater to underserved sections of the city's youth won't necessarily be easy.33:04 Katie Chase, author of "Man and Wife" - It’s a cliche that children are full of questions, but certain types of questioning—far from the innocent realms of “why is the sky blue?”—mark the end of childhood. Katie Chase, whose new book “Man and Wife” came out this month, has produced a short story collection that balances largely on the edge of that turning point. Chase won the Pushcart Prize in 2008.40:11 Bonsai Mirai - Bonsai, the practice of pruning and shaping small trees, is an ancient Japanese art. But make no mistake, it isn't just the sculptures that are alive. The tradition of bonsai is alive, too, and constantly evolving. Aaron Scott takes us to Bonsai Mirai, a bonsai school and nursery in the hills just west of Portland, to learn more.47:44 Nu Shooz - If you were in Portland in the mid-80s, you will probably recognize Nu Shooz's electronic-dance-meets-R&B song "I Can't Wait," which reached #3 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart in 1986. If you weren't, you still might; the song has permeated pop culture since, making appearances in Girl Talk's "No Pause," the "Grand Theft Auto IV" soundtrack, and even Target commercials. This year the husband-and-wife duo behind Nu Shooz, Valerie Day and John Smith, released a new album. It's called "Bagtown," and it is quite a departure from their 1980s output.

If you've stepped onto a dance floor in the last few decades, then you've likely heard "I Can't Wait." It's the song that held sway over the pop charts for a good chunk of 1986 and inspired a generation of musicians. Countless DJs, producers and performers have taken a stab at reworking, sampling and covering the track with Icona Pop and ?uestlove being the most recent to take a stab at it.Behind it all are two self-described "jazz hippies," Valerie Day and John Smith aka Nu Shooz. When pressed to reveal their favorite take on the track? Well, the two agreed without hesitation that it was 2010 hip-hop hit "Buzzin" from Mann and 50 Cent.The two have continued to make and teach music since 1988's "Told U So," but had largely abstained from touring as they focused on raising their son. That changed last year when he graduated."We got these calls to come out and do these 80s tours, and we always said no because we were too busy," says Day. "So when he graduated, we finally we felt like we're free! We can go out into the world again and have a great time!" They got the band back together and began writing new music which would become the "Bagtown" album. They play a record release show at the Star Theater on May 21, featuring the indubitably groovy DJ Bobby D.The wife and husband duo don't shy away from their past success, but say they've moved in a new direction with their latest album. It's a departure from the sound that originally earned them a place as 80s dance music legends. Smith tells us that ""Bagtown" is square in the middle of 1974. "There's not a synthesizer on the record, it's real piano," he says. "I was getting interested in vocal arranging in a new way and also interested in the Philly soul producers, Gamble and Huff, and that kind of thing. So, I wanted to go for a real organic sounding record." The band stopped by the OPB studio to play a live show during a recent open house. We have highlights from the interview and performance above, and stay tuned for a future feature on Oregon Art Beat.

Support our Sponsor: Lynda.com & Claim your FREE offer here Welcome to the Virtual Lounge. Simply put, it’s one of the most recognizable songs of the 80’s.  It’s “I Can’t Wait” by NU Shooz.  It hit number 3 on the charts in 1986, and fans everywhere are still dancing to it today.   Nick and Ty are proud to welcome Valerie Day and John Smith aka NU Shooz into the “virtual lounge” for an 80’s music editon of Beats and Eats.  The amazing duo of Day and Smith talk about their long time love that has last for more than 4 decades.  They also share their amazing experiences on American Bandstand, Solid Gold, as well as what it was like to be nominated for a Grammy for Best New Artist.  If you love the 80’s, and 80’s music you won’t want to miss this episode with one of longest running bands of the decade.  Plus Nick and Ty talk about their love of the CNN series “The 70’s.”  So sit back, relax, pour your drink of choice, and enjoy another happy hour of the mind.  Contact Beats & Eats | CLNS Radio for your next LIVE event!   Show Contact Info (mobile App users: See "show Links" tab): Subscribe/Rate/Review B&E Network on iTunes Join the Virtual Lounge Discussion Group Enjoy B&E's FREE Deal of the Week here Follow Ty Ray on Twitter Follow Nick Gelso on Twitter | Facebook

Episode #6: If you're a baker, you get paid for the bread you make. If you're a driver, you get paid for the road you travel. But if you're a singer, you DON'T get paid for the songs you sing that are played on the radio. We talk about radio performance royalties with Nu Shooz singer Valerie Day, Congressman Jerrold Nadler, and musicFIRST's Ted Kalo.