The Boss… Ms Ross.. Classic!!
Ms Ross is vibing out!! I love it!!! I was very lucky to spot Ms Ross while I was digging for some wax at Amoeba in Hollywood last year. It was so cool to see her casually looking for music (fyi, she went straight to the jazz section).
Sunday BBQ | Calling All Girls | Switch
this is another jam that takes me back to the days as a kid when I would literally pick a song apart..I hear you on those background vocals Jermaine 
This has to be their BEST love song ever. Plus I always felt it was another outlet for Jermaine as a producer to unleash his talent for creating amazing slow jams (ala “My Touch of Madness”).
livin’ 4 the funk: Bohannon | Stop and Go
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Members Only: The Temptations | Glasshouse
35 and Better.. U know what it is!! I would love to get my hands on the reels to this song!! Still Stellar! Peep the Unique energy, all fab! This record really makes me miss The Tempations (70′s line up) even more, this was the jam when I was a kid! How lucky were we.
PS: Mr Cornelius has got to be THE best dresser in television, hands down. I was very fortunate to see him a couple weeks ago driving in my neighborhood. Still Sharp as a tack!
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!
Remembering Willie Hutch…
Lately i’ve been listening to a lot of Willie Hutch. He has to be one of the most criminally under rated prolific artist of all time. You felt the passion he had for music and his intensity as a singer. When listening to a Willie Hutch song, you are automatically driven into an atmosphere. He could hang with the best of them and most likely could out blow (slang for singing) any of them (IMHO). His intensity is almost that of a Bobby Womack/Johhny Taylor but very settle. If you are an authentic lover of Soul music, Willie Hutch MUST be in your collection.
4 The Real Micheal Fans, Thriller’s cool but..
Yes, he is back to claim his throne. The man has paid his dues and paved the way for every artist after him. Respect long over due.
Here are just a few of many that are my personal MJ staples:
I damn near cry when listening to this record mainly due to Jamerson’s performance. Perfection!
Pure Philly magic! This has to be one of the most brilliant albums they cut. I can put this song on repeat for a whole day and be content. Timeless. (I figured out that ending part where he does the vamp, that part is looped! He was the first to loop a vocal on a record! Thats if Zappa didnt beat him to it.. -)
Put your jacket on..too cold.. Its not the same w/o Jermaine but they handle it.
Should’ve been a HIT! They put this on a few “B sides”.
I would’ve done an extended mix with a bass break down/build up,etc, but this is STILL the jam. He does amazing background vocals! (Check for “All I Do” by Stevie)
Sanctified.
Loosen up already. Run from the safety.
Soul.
It will NEVER be this sweet again..totally unreal.. Thank you “DC” and company. -)
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“Hey Man! (We Gotta Get You A Woman)”
The Four Tops (1972)
THE FUNK BROS
I love the vocals to the original of this classic and this is my favorite SUPREMES record. However, this version truly shows why this record was a smash..JAMERSON is THE GREATEST BASS PLAYER EVER.. Yes, that’s in print Long live THE FUNK BROS and H-D-H!
This is another one the fellas cut by the name of “Hitch Hike” by the master Marvin Gaye. How can u sit down on these gems? ..just pure funk at its best. Martha & The Vandellas deliver major sweetness on the background vocals.
Stevie delivers..
Stevie is freakin’ that clav!!
MEMBERS ONLY ISH..
David Ruffin shining at his best, performing one of my all time favorites “Statue of a Fool” (which originally was a country song).
3:19 is priceless…3:54 he gives you the business..Give it to em’ D.R.!
In this next clip he peforms “Walk Away From Love” another one of my childhood favorites…his moves and demeanor are priceless.
Such grace and class. He truly was in a class by himself. Get em’ D.R.!
