A much needed Black Music thread.

[ogibowt]

Pledging My Love - YouTube
The Percy Sledge cover..........and yes.. i still have this album

 

[K Douglas]

That's How Strong My Love Is - YouTube

Candi Staton.........like most of her Soul ballads...starts soft and slow...and towards the middle/end..lets you have it

Her voice speaks to me. Rich and soulful.

 

[ogibowt]

Her voice speaks to me. Rich and soulful.

she performed this song live,,,later in her career......its on you tube...about 6 or 7 minutes long........and its a performance worth 5 out of 5 stars...

 

[ogibowt]

My Guiding Angel - YouTube

Ronnie Spector...................the definition of perfection...is this song...imo

 

[xmontrealer]

My Guiding Angel - YouTube

Ronnie Spector...................the definition of perfection...is this song...imo

Pre-Phil?

 

[ogibowt]

Pre-Phil?
[/QUOTE yep..she is referred to as Veronica....according to the Discography in the book Be My Baby...this was recorded in 1962 as Ronnie and The Relatives..predating Phil and the signature drumwork of Hal Blaine.........im guessing here but Phil probably heard this and started counting the $ he could make if he signed her to a contract.........

 

[dirtyharry555]

 

[K Douglas]

 

[K Douglas]

 

[K Douglas]

Sampled by Kanye West for Jay-Z's 'The Blueprint'

 

[K Douglas]

I don't know much about this artist but I think he has a great voice and I'm really digging this tune. I recall hearing it years ago but just came across it again recently.

 

[Chaka Khan]

 

[ogibowt]

That's How Strong My Love Is LAURA LEE Video Steven Bogarat - YouTube
another rendition of a great tune

 

[Chaka Khan]

I like the 1989 house remix:

 

[ogibowt]

I don't know much about this artist but I think he has a great voice and I'm really digging this tune. I recall hearing it years ago but just came across it again recently.

as akid growing up this is the kinda stuff i would go far and wide to buy the single....never did get this one..........i heard it a few times, but left my memory bank....thanks for posting it Dougie

 

[ogibowt]

George and Gwen....great combo...Rocking Chair was another great tune by her...thanks for posing Chaka...or should i say Rufus..lol..

 

[Chaka Khan]

Some Black-British reggae:

 

[Chaka Khan]

And one more:

 

[K Douglas]

Love some Gwen McCrae

 

[K Douglas]

I like the 1989 house remix:

Been a long time since I heard this mix. Love the use of the keys.