when Smokey sings..
Been trying to find “Smokey’s Family Robinson” on CD for eons…finally copped it yesterday. His most left field and under recognized gem. I use to pick this record apart as a kid..still sounds fresh and innovative as it did in its ’75 release. If “Quiet Storm” had a sequel, “Family Robinson” is the perfect follow up..”Like Nobody Can” is the apex!! #Smokey #Motown
Five Special . lyrics
“Understanding and Trusting..is what our love is built on. So won’t you at least try to, respect what we’re about.”
-”Why Leave Us Alone” FIVE SPECIAL
This is one of those records where I lose all my cool if I where to hear it somewhere. I remember when I was 5, my Mom’s bank at the time (Security Pacific…yeah im taking it back..) were giving out free 12 inch promotional records through WEA and that was one of the singles in the stack! Like amazing right?
its an F-U-N-K Box…
1:55 is all the way live…one of the funkiest breakdowns ever!!
Bobby and David..double trouble..
I am a huuugge Bobby Womack and David Ruffin fan to the tenth power..These two cats have got to be the most pure (if you will) vocalists i’ve ever heard.. Recently, I was doing some “digging” and ran into the “Pieces” album and discovered a tune entitled “Trust Your Heart” (dont think there is a re-issue on cd or mp3 on this back catalog release) . This song was the deal sealer for me. I must’ve flipped out when I read Mr. Ruffin’s name on background vocals. I’ve heard of game recognizing game but damn.. David and Bobby on a duet = Brilliant!
all about Ma Dukes/Dilla
Please Please Please Support.
http://stonesthrow. com/link/dillamonth
A few of the events happening around the country paying tribute to J Dilla:
SUITE FOR MA DUKES
SUN, FEB 22, LOS ANGELES
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson & Carlos Nino with orchestra, performing “Suite for Ma Dukes” for the first time. Opening DJ Sets by J. Rocc and House Shoes.
“Timeless” by Mochilla. Venue: Harriet and Charles Luckman Fine Arts Complex, 7pm – 11pm, All Ages, Tickets via Ticketmaster.
NIGHTLIFE: SONGS IN THE KEY OF “D”
SAT, FEB 14, LOS ANGELES
J. Rocc, DJ Babu, Rhettmatic & Mr. Choc’s Los Angeles even returns for one night.
Venue: Echoplex, $10, 10:30-2AM, 18+
DETROIT FOR DILLA
TUES, FEB.
10, DETROIT
Slum Village, Guilty Simpson, Phat Kat, Black Milk, House Shoes, Dez, K-Fresh & others. Tv Bar. 2554 Grand River Ave.
DONUTS ARE FOREVER
SAT, FEB 7, NEW YORK
Venue: Public Assembly, 10PM, 21+
BOOMBOX
SAT, FEB 7, LOS ANGELES
with J Rocc, Illa J and House Shoes.
Venue: Grand Star Jazz Club, 21+
http://www. stonesthrow. com/link/madukes
* Saturday *
Rare Form proudly presents
DONUTS ARE FOREVER 3
@
Public Assembly
70 N 6th Street
Williamsburg, BK
Trains: L to Bedford Avenue
10PM
Cover: $5 MINIMUM DONATION AT THE DOOR!
(more encouraged, please give)
your generous donations will go to benefit the
Alliance for Lupus Research
http://www.publicassemblynyc.com
2 rooms of music provided by
DJ CENTER | http://www.pushthefader.com
DJ PARLER | http://www.djparler.com
DJ MYLES | http://www.myspace.com/djmyles
DJ BRAINCHILD | http://www.onesoulfulnegro.com
SUCIO SMASH | http://www.myspace.com/suciosmash
along with our very special guests
WAAJEED | http://www.bling47.com
GE-OLOGY | http://www.myspace.com/geologymusic
live silkscreened limited edition tees
by HUSTLENOMICS (while supplies last)
