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We've been away for a bit, but now we're back for the summer! It's also African American Music Month. We'll be talking about some artists and givin our interpretations of their styles. With us is our friend Leonard Powell who has been sittin
This episode is a throwback. We love listening to different versions of songs. In this episode we share a quick review of Me and Mrs. Jones, the classic hit by Billy Paul, and contrast it with the version by The Dramatics, a Memphis Soul grou
February is African American History Month! In This episode, Steve and I have a visit from Gachele Coffey, a longtime Chicago radio personality that worked with Steve in the 1990s. They worked form the legendary John H. Johnson, the media m
In this episode of our podcast we talked with songwriter Mr. Paul Richmond. The Grammy-nominated producer/songwriter/bassist/performer Paul Richmond has performed and/or recorded with R&B singer Tyrone Davis, the groups Champaign, the Impressio
In this episode we talk with two icons of the music industry. First, we talk with Jeremiah Cummings, former tenor of the internationally known Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. Cummings has written a book about his time with famous group and
Summer has ended but we had some great conversations and fun while it lasted. Listen in with Steve and Karen as they give their spin on the entertainment news and new music that made headlines this summer. If you would like to be a part of ou
We celebrate the first family of music -- The Jacksons. They burst onto the national and international stage in 1969. But before then they were just Juquan and the Torianos (Yes, that's right). In this episode, we share some deep background a
Recorded during June (African American Music Appreciation Month) 2021, Karen and Steve discuss the legend and transformation of Malaco Records. If you would like to hear them LIVE, you can hear them Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2 p.m. - 6
June is African American Music Appreciation Month. We highlight the legacy of Chicago recording label CHESS Records. We talk with Ms. Jacqueline Dixon, the daughter of Mr. Willie Dixon who is perhaps best known as one of the most prolific son
In this episode, Steve and Karen interview singers and Gary, IN natives Deniece Williams and Tito and Marlon Jackson at the opening of the new Hard Rock Casino in Gary, IN,. We find out what the artists have planned for the upcoming year. We a
Steve and Karen drops more knowledge on you for this Academy Awards edition of The Back Cover. In celebration of H.E.R.'s 2021 win for Judas and the Black Messiah, they recognize other African Americans who have done movie scores or have had t
In this episode we talk about artists who started with groups and moved on to solo careers (and of course Steve has to talk about the Temptations). Then, we laugh about some of the outrageous costumes of artists in the 70's and 80's. And -- s
Steve shares some information about how R&B got to be popularized into mainstream music through two pioneer record companies -- King and Specialty. We also chat about how gospel music was spread throughout the US through these record companies
Karen and Steve celebrate the New Year with the hosts of shows from www.Thesoundofsoul.net: Terry Ferguson known as Prof. T. Love of the Bowl of Soul, Jerry the Boogieman Mason of the Blues Buffet, Pastors Melvin and Linda Jones of Victory in C
While December is a month filled with holiday celebrations, it is also a month that many soul and R&B music enthusiast call "the month that soul music died". On December 11, 1964 Sam Cooke was killed. Cooke had been the greatest influence on s
Steve and Karen talk about some things that may not be well known -- not actually gossip but... Anyway, we hope that you are well and are taking care of yourselves. We've listed some of the songs we reference in our playlist below and also you
We're back! As usual, Steve drops some knowledge on you about some of the great R&B singers as we celebrate some special days in September. We talk about Billy Preston, Joe Cocker and Sam Cooke. Then we talk about Marvin Gaye's failed attempt
In this podcast, Steve and Karen talk about their favorite re-makes of classic songs. And surprisingly, they agree on some. We are also now, on our new station WTSS --The Sound of Soul at www.thesoundofsoul.net. It's a 24-hour station that pla
We're back after a Loooooong hiatus. So, we started our return podcast with talking about some of the great groups from the Midwest. Before you say anything: NO, WE DID NOT COVER EVERYONE. We are also now, on our new station WTSS --The Sou
This is the second part of our deep dive into Stax Records history. We enjoyed doing this segment. We hope you enjoyed it and learned something, too. In the near future, you will be able to hear us LIVE!!! We're very excited about this. You
This is a tw0 part series about Stax Records in Memphis. This record label helped distribute some of the best funky R&B of the 60's and 70's. Their R&B was raw and soulful. After Stax closed, their artists went on to become even bigger music
We start off this episode with a conversation with Veda Pickett Neal on the birthday of her father soul legend Wilson Pickett. We then talk about our observations on Mc Hammer, remakes of classic songs, some top soul albums of the 80's and fin
In this podcast we acknowledge the passing of one of the original members of the Supremes, Ms. Barbara Martin. We also talk about love songs and the lack of them. And, Steve rants on his feelings about the Norman Whitfield's writing and produ
In this episode we talk about Little Willie John who was one of the best rhythm and blues performers of the mid 50's and 60's. A Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, he was the hero to many other performers most notably Hank Ballard and James Brown who
This episode even made us laugh. We asked the question, "What song moved you from the dance floor to the bedroom?" Boy, did we get answers! If you don't know a lot of soul love songs, this show will definitely help you add to your soul love
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