Daddy B Nice's Concert Calendar

If you want a comprehensive list of southern soul shows, check out Daddy B Nice's site: http://www.southernsoulrnb.com/calendar_mailbag2008.cfm.  His concert calendar is great and lets you know what's happening all over the country. It's the best way I know to find a show near you.

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Interview with Lewis Dee

Have you ever wondered about the people who make it possible for us to listen to our favorite artists? The dee jays who play both old and new music and always seem to know what we want to hear? Where would we be without them??  I’ll be spotlighting some of these great masters who make it possible for us to listen to the music that is good for our soul. Please take a few minutes to listen to my interview with on-air personality Lewis Dee.  You’ll get to know a little about him and get a glimpse of the great man behind the mic. 

In the next week, I'll post a list of all of the stations where you can find Lewis Dee's Grown & Sexy Radio Show.
Stay tuned for more interviews with great dee jays!!!
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Ronnie Lovejoy - "Lonely Christmas"

Ronnie said this is the saddest time of the year for him because it brings back memories.  He was sitting at the kitchen table writing out his Christmas list when he saw the present that his woman had left under the Christmas tree.  Inside was a note saying she was leaving him.  Oh man, what a sad, sad, lonely song and I LOVE it.  This is at the top of my all-time favorite Christmas songs.

Oh, what a lonely place to be, I sure wish I had somebody to spend Christmas with me...

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T. K. Soul - "A Little Love"

I've been following T.K. Soul for years and am a huge fan.  Was listening to this love song and had to write down the words...he's my kind of man.

Baby, how was your day today
Girl, all I thought about was you
I just need to know if you're ok
And if there's anything that I can do for you
Did you get the flowers I sent to your job
Just to show you a little love, you've been working so hard

Chorus
Just a little love
Goes a mighty long way with me
Just a little love
Goes a mighty long way

I've been counting down the hours
Been waiting for you to come home
Sent the kids to your mother's
So you and I can chill alone
Did you get the card I sent to you
Just to show I'm crazy about you

Chorus

I'm so glad we're still together
After all the things that we've been through
But through it all you stuck by me
And I appreciate you, yes I do
Did you get the diamond I left for you
Just because you do what you do

Chorus

It's just the little things
That mean a lot
It's just the little things
That mean a lot

Chorus

She takes care of the kids
And works a 9 to 5
I know when she gets home
My baby be so tired
So I run the bath water
I wash her feet
Not a thing in this world I won't do for her
Cause she's always there for me

Chorus

Read about the very talented Bad Boy of Southern Soul at his website: http://www.thebadboyofsouthernsoul.com/

It's the little things that mean a lot!!
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Denise LaSalle - "Trapped By A Thing Called Love"

Throwback Thursday!!!!  A true southern soul classic and one of my father's songs!!  Love it!

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Bishop Bullwinkle - "Hell 2 Da Naw Naw"

This is one of those songs that is in so much demand in the south - turn on any radio station in south central Alabama and you will hear it. I've never heard of Bishop Bullwinkle but he's an interesting guy who talks/raps his way thru this record.  I don't know if he's affiliated with any church but his message in all the interviews I've heard is always positive.  In this song, he talks about people in the church and, if you listen, you'll realize that he's telling the truth.  He said that we, as people, need to get our life together.  Here are a couple of lines from the song:
People sittin' down in the church house and don't even know the words to the hymn.
They're down at the altar confessing their sins and when you see them on Monday night they're doing the same thing again.
And he also talks about kids ending up in jail and how there are consequences to your actions.
Get your life together before it's too late!

Enjoy!!
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Vick Allen - "True To Me"

If you can't be true to me I'll find another man! I hope you don't think I can't, cause I can!! Oh Vick, this is a hit!  And, I adore the saxophone playing throughout the song.

Enjoy!
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Ms. Jody - "He's Comin' In The Back Door"

Fellas, if your wife is always smiling when you get home, you better stop and find out what's going on...find out what's making her so happy!  Ms. Jody tells the story about how she used to wish that her husband would come home but now she prays for him to leave.  She found somebody else to take up the slack and while her husband's going out the front, her man's coming in the back.  'As soon as you leave baby, I'm getting what I want!!'  She also said that 'what I can't get from you, I get from him.'  She's so glad that she's found a back-door man.  Well alright now, Ms. Jody!!

Enjoy!
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Nellie "Tiger" Travis - "You Gone Make Me Cheat"

Here is something I think you'll like by Nellie!  I love the southern soul sound.

Enjoy!!
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Gwen McCrae with Latimore - "Lets Straighten It Out"

I'm not usually into remakes, but I like this collaboration of Gwen McCrae with Latimore as they redo his most famous song, "Let's Straighten It Out."  Very nice.

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Larome Powers - "Blues Shack"

I really love "What's The Name of That Thang" by Larome Powers and here is another great dance/party song from him.  I was looking for his bio and found this on the Malaco site: Presently living in Memphis, Tennessee, Larome sang and toured the West Coast during the seventies with acts such as Harvey Scales, Jesse James, Joe Tex, Millie Jackson, The Numonics, Gap Band, War, Lenny Williams, Robert Winters and Fall and many others.  It goes on to say this his goals are to become successful in the music world and inspire old and young to appreciate and become fans of the sounds of blues and southern soul music.  I like that!

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Wendell B. - "I Can Deal With The Leaks"

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Wendell B.  You have to listen to this song.  He said that he can deal with the leaks but we've got to fix that hole. Cause if we don't fix it, one day it's going to sink your boat. Have mercy!!!  So true, if you have a problem or a leak in your relationship or in your life, that little leak will become a huge hole if you don't fix it.

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Southern Soul Paradise with Dr. Nick

I was honored to be Dr. Nick’s guest yesterday afternoon in Washington, D.C. on WPFW’s 89.3.  Dr. Nick hosts “Southern Soul Rumpin’” from 2- 4pm every Saturday afternoon (tune in to www.wpfw.org or 89.3 on your dial).  I had so much fun being a part of his show - he is an awesome man.  Dr. Nick gave me a chance to talk about this blog and about southern soul music which I love so dearly.  Did you know that he is the only on-air radio personality and WPFW is the only radio station in the District/MarylandVirginia area playing southern soul music?   He is definitely making a difference in the metro area and around the world.  Dr. Nick touches the lives of so many people and I look forward to listening to him for years and years to come.

Thank you Dr. Nick for caring enough to play the music!

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Southern Soul Paradise with Dr. Nick/WPFW

Please join me today from 2-4pm EST as Southern Soul Paradise is honored to be with Dr. Nick on his "Southern Soul Rumpin'" show. He plays the absolute best in southern soul and blues so tune into WPFW 89.3 or wpfw.org for a fabulous show!!

J. Blackfoot - "I'm Not Your Man"

I'm not your man, I'm your lover.  It ain't no either or the other. That's all that I am, I can't take it any further. Ladies, J. just can't make it any clearer than this.  He said that if he wanted responsibilities, he'd get married. So if you're dealing with a guy who only wants to mess around sometimes...

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Jaye Hammer - "Dig a Little Deeper"

Oh, do I love southern soul!  Fellas, if you've got a good woman, you've got to hold her and console her and then you got to treat her right! You've got to let her know she's the one you're thinking of.  Well alright, Jaye!  Dig a little deeper, stroke a little longer, roll a little harder (?), hold a little longer, give her what she's missing, love and kisses, you've got to please her. Ladies, if you have a man, sometimes it seems as if he doesn't understand but you know he loves you.  You also have to follow Jaye's advice. He says life is full of pressures - don't you know it!

Check out "Lay The Hammer Down" (http://southernsoulparadise.blogspot.com/2014/05/jaye-hammer-lay-hammer-down.html) and "I'm Leaving You" (http://southernsoulparadise.blogspot.com/2013/06/jaye-hammer-im-leaving-you.html) - both are fantastic Jay Hammer songs!!

Love this music!
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Southern Soul Blues Report - Our Bridge to The Blues Past and Present

Have you checked out The Southern Soul Blues Report (http://www.southernsoulbluesreport.com/) yet? It's an online blues station that plays southern soul ALL day long!  Yes!! I love this station. It is totally awesome to be able to listen to southern soul music all day and all night, seven days a week. And, this station has a unique feature that I haven't found anywhere else - an online request line!! So cool.  All you have to do is go to the link, find the song you want to hear (the choices are amazing!!), and click on your choice. You've got to try it - it's like having your own personal juke box.  The site also includes a link that tells you who they are and another unique link that goes straight to a variety of videos.  It's a great chance to see videos of some of your favorite southern soul artists. Stay tuned to their top 25 countdown and other info that we need to know. The Southern Soul Blues Report - they are definitely our bridge to the blues past and present.

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Nellie "Tiger" Travis - In Concert in Virginia

Hey Mr. Sexy Man, what yo name is?  Now how many times have you ever heard someone ask that? If you’re from the south, you’ve probably heard it plenty of times.  I watched a dynamic performance over the weekend by Nellie “Tiger” Travis and loved it when she sang her signature song, Mr. Sexy Man.  We all got on the floor as she danced with us!!  She rocked the entire place with her beautiful voice and some of the songs she sang included Baby Mama Drama, Who’s Fooling Who, You Gonna Make Me Cheat, Superwoman, I’m Gonna Slap Yo Weave Off, Can I Back It up, and the oh-so popular Mr. Sexy Man.  She is a personable performer and before singing Happy Birthday, she even asked who was having a birthday.  She called each birthday person by name and showed off her amazing voice by singing a cappella.  Beautiful!

Nellie performed at the RedZone Grill in Fairfax and this venue was perfect for the show.  She makes you feel as if you're a part of her show and if you ever get a chance to see her in concert, go!

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RedZone Grill in Fairfax, Virginia

I went to a blues show in northern Virginia over the weekend and had a blast.  I had never been to the RedZone Grill located on Main Street in Fairfax and it is a great club and bar.  Nellie "Tiger" Travis performed and the club provided an intimate setting - it was perfect for her show.  There is always something going on here and you can catch live performances each week. There's a great dance floor and the dee jay knew what the crowd wanted to hear. For sports enthusiasts,The Redzone Grill has plenty of TVs all through the place. The menu has a nice variety and the prices are very reasonable. Service was good and the waiters/waitresses were attentive and friendly. I've never critiqued a club but this one is worth it.  If you're in the DMV, go!!

Enjoy!

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Grady Champion - "Thank You for Giving Me the Blues"

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Grady Champion - "Make That Monkey Jump"

Mark my words, Grady Champion is a rising star!!

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Urban Mystic - "Feel Good"

I heard this song this morning on Mobile's WDLT (http://www.1041wdlt.com/) - I like it.  Listen and let me know what you think.

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Al Green - "Living for You"

Heard this a few minutes ago and oh, the memories that rushed back!!! Made me cry.  I LOVE Al Green! I'm tired of your bright ideas about leaving me, oh you know you're not going nowhere but here with me!!!

Stop and think of just how good I've been to you!
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Nellie "Tiger" Travis - Free Tickets!!

Nellie "Tiger" Travis will be performing at the RedZone Grill in Fairfax, Virginia, on Friday, November 7 - I will be there!!!  You know Nellie best for her "what cho name is" song, also known as "Mr. Sexy Man," and she's recorded plenty of other good music.  Thanks to the wonderful folks over at the RedZone Grill, they're allowing me to give away a pair of tickets - yes, they're FREE!!!  I interviewed Nellie a few months ago and if you go to my post (http://southernsoulparadise.blogspot.com/2014/10/concert-nellie-tiger-travis.html), you'll easily answer this question: what is the name of the city and state where Nellie lives?? The free tickets go to the first person who correctly emails me the answer.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

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Steve Perry - At the Elks in Selma/"Booty Roll"

They say all roads lead to Selma, Alabama, for the Steve Perry show. Come out to the Elks Lounge this Saturday night, November 1, for a great blues show with Rockin' Jeter as the MC.  The show starts at 8:00 p.m. and the tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. (***UPDATE - tickets are only available at the door and they will only be $20.)

See my post about his current popular song, "Live My Life Again." (http://southernsoulparadise.blogspot.com/2014/08/steve-perry-live-my-life-again.html)

Here's "Booty Roll," one of his greatest hits.

Let me know if you go to the show!!!
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Hardway Connection - "Don't Stay"

I have grown to love this local DC area band and enjoy their music.  I recently saw them perform in a show that featured Sir Jonathan Burton and the legendary Roy C and believe they have so much talent.

Hardway Connection does a variety of R&B with a hefty dose of southern soul packed into their lineup.  They do an excellent version of Donnie Ray's "Let's Go Dancing" but my favorite song is their spin on Laura Izibor's "Don't Stay."  Whew, you'll have to hear them live - Toni Love's voice is absolutely amazing.  I even think their version is better than the original.  Here is "Don't Stay" from one of their live performances.

Beautiful
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Concert - Nellie "Tiger" Travis

If you're in the DMV (that's DC/Maryland/Virginia) on Veteran's Day weekend, here's a fantastic concert by Nellie "Tiger" Travis who brought us "Mr. Sexy Man!!" What 'cho name is???  The show's taking place from 10pm - 2am on Friday, November 7, at the Red Zone Grill located in Fairfax, Virginia. See the flyer below for more info. Would love to see you there!

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Johnnie Taylor - "Slide On"

I hit the dance floor (even in my house) as soon as I hear the opening notes of this song.  Everybody come out and dance, don't be afraid, just give yourself a chance. Ain't no secret how to do the steps, come on people and join the reps.  Slide on!! Two steps to the left, two steps to the right, slide to the back and rock all night!  I adore this song and LOVE Johnnie Taylor!!  Every single record on this "Good Love" CD is excellent.

Enjoy!
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T.K. Soul - "My Kind of Girl"

The Bad Boy of Southern Soul has consistently recorded great music and "My Kind of Girl" is a simple but very pretty love song.  T.K. Soul's actual name is Terence Kimble and he is a multi-talented artist who not only sings, but plays most instruments. In addition to performing, he also hosts an annual Valentine's Day Cruise and they'll be going to the Bahamas in 2015.  It sounds like it's going to be a blast and I would love to take this cruise one day.  For more info about T.K. Soul and his upcoming cruise, take a look at his website: http://www.thebadboyofsouthernsoul.com/.

Say you’re my kind of woman

Yes you are

Beautiful lady, my shining star

Girl I’m so proud

To be here with you

You’re a beautiful lady and that’s why I caught you

I had almost given up on love, then you came along

Thought all women were the same

And I was wrong

You’ve shown me things I have never seen

You’re a lady, the real thing

Chorus

My kind of girl, yes you are

You are a queen, my shining star

My kind of girl, yes you are

You are a queen, my shining star

Heaven’s missing an angel

Cause you’re here with me

Got me pouring out my heart

And that’s so hard for me

After all these silly games

I found a love

One who understands yeah

I know she’s sent from above

She showed me things

I have never seen

You’re a lady, the real thing

Chorus

All of my friends say I’ve changed

Say I can’t have a conversation

Without the mention of her name

She makes sure I’m satisfied

With everything she gives

Well if that ain’t enough

I don’t know what it is

You’ve shown me things

That I have never ever seen

You’re a lady, the real thing

Chorus

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Wendell B - "When It Don't Make Sense"

Wendell B's silky smooth voice is amazing; he is super talented.  I'm waiting for mainstream R&B to discover him because he's going to go far in the music world.

"When It Don't Make Sense" is taken from Wendell B's "Get To Kno Me" CD. Check out his website at http://wendellbsounds.com/.

Enjoy!
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O.B. Buchana - "Just Be A Man About It"

Just be a man about it, just like I was to you.  O.B. took another man’s woman and the other guy began spreading rumors instead of facing up to the truth..  O.B. said that he didn’t sneak behind the guy’s back and was man enough to tell him what was going on; he let him know that he was taking his girl.  He knows that losing the girl was hard but expects the other guy to stop acting like a child and be a man about it.  Well, I think this is a tough situation.  The rational side of you probably says you were man enough to let him know and the other guy should be man enough to take it.  Life, unfortunately, doesn't always work that way.  The rational often becomes irrational in the game of love.  Don't you think?

Enjoy!
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Little Milton - "Age Ain't Nothing But A Number"

A special thanks to Big K9 for this song.  I love Little Milton!  When talking about his girl, he says that age ain't nothing but a number and that numbers can't measure their love. They're good for license plates and highway signs but you can't show a number to say how glad you're mine. Well alright, Little Milton!  (I wonder what kind of age difference he's talking about.......)

Check out Big K9's cool website: http://www.bigk9.net/. He has a ton of concert information, pictures, and so much more.

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Frank Mendenhall - "Time"

I have a special place in my heart for Frank Mendenhall who was from my hometown of Camden, Alabama.  He was only 59 years old when he passed in 2007 and I regret not knowing him.  He left some great music and I've posted some of his other songs; check them out when you get a chance. "Time" is a very pretty ballad with his unique sound.  He says that time is winding down and the clock is ticking. He really doesn't want to leave but he thinks that he's been there much too long; doesn't want to over stay his welcome because he just may want to come back again.

I hope you'll enjoy the music.

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Selma Fall Blues Festival

The Selma Fall Blues Festival will be held on Saturday, October 4, outdoors at the Elks Lodge in Selma, Alabama.  Bring your coolers, grills, tents, and be ready for a party!  Performing will be Wilson Meadows, Karen Wolfe, Lil Kim Stewart, and Wade Brown. I'll update the post and add the time as soon as I can. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate.  For more info, contact WKXN at 334.284.0957.

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Wilson Meadows - "Personal Matter," "It Is What It Is," & "I Promise"

"Still My Love" is my number one favorite song by Wilson Meadows but he has recorded quite a few more great songs.  Here are three records that I really like a lot:  "Personal Matter," "It Is What It Is," and "I Promise."  Wilson, from Chattanooga, Tennessee, was recording songs back in the early 1960s and was a member of two groups: The Zircons and The Meadows (later renamed as The Meadows Brothers).  He has been recording on his own since the 1990s and is still going strong.



Great music!!
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The Voice 2014 Blind Audition - Toia Jones: "One and Only"

Congratulations to Toia Jones and her successful blind audition on The Voice!!!  She was awesome and represents the city of Montgomery and southern soul!! She picked Pharrell as her coach - so cool. I saw her perform with Bigg Robb at Carnes Park in April and thought she was amazing.  See my post: http://southernsoulparadise.blogspot.com/2014/05/carnes-park-mothers-day-blues-concert.html.


So proud of her - stay tuned and watch her perform in the upcoming shows!
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Toia Jones - The Voice

Southern soul artist Toia Jones will be performing tonight (or this week) on one of the blind auditions on The Voice.  We are watching and know she will be fantastic!!!

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William Bell - "I Need Your Love So Bad"

Oh yes, this is true southern soul and I've fallen in love with this beautiful love song.  William Bell lost his girl and says that he's hoping and praying that she'll come back and make everything alright. He never meant to hurt her and he's sorry that he let her go - he needs her love so bad.  Beautiful! "I Need Your Love So Bad" can be found on his "On A Roll" CD.

William Bell has a phenomenal background and you should read his bio:  http://www.williambell.com/index.html.  The man even has his own label!

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Dr. Nick

What are you doing from 6 - 8pm EST on Friday nights?  If you're anywhere near your phone/computer/iPad/tablet, check out The Juke Joint with radio personality Dr. Nick on Spice Internet Radio (www.wsir-db.com) or via TuneIn.  He plays the best in southern soul and blues. His Friday nights are perfect for your cookout, house party, or old school get together. Then, turn around on Saturday afternoons and enjoy listening to him from 2 - 4pm on Washington, D.C.'s WPFW (www.wpfw.org). The man definitely knows what he's doing!!

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Johnnie Taylor - "Drown In My Own Tears"

I posted this Johnnie Taylor song back in 2011 and had to repost it again.  It is absolutely amazing. Johnnie tells his girl that she ought to come on home so he won't be all alone.  The legendary Ray Charles made this record many years ago and JT's remake turned a really good song into a great one! Here are some of the words:

It brings a tear to my eyes
When I begin to realize
I’ve cried so much oh since you‘ve been gone
I’ve almost drowned in my own tears
I sit and cry, oh just like a child
My pouring tears they’re running wild
If you don’t think 
Oh that you’ll be home soon
I said I believe I’m going to drown right now baby in my own tears

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Lebrado - "Try Me"

A beautiful ballad by an extremely talented artist.  It's a sad story about a woman who finds that her man is cheating.  She wonders why he treats her this way when she does everything for him that a woman can do.

Why don't you try me; I can love you...

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Tyrone Davis - "It's a Miracle"

I thought I knew most Tyrone Davis records but I don't remember this from 1988. WBFZ (of Selma) and WKXN (of Montgomery) have been playing this for awhile and I just love it.  It's a sweet song about finding a lost love - how romantic!!

I was walking down the street one day

She was just a glimpse, so far away

But the closer I got to her

Well, more and more she looked so familiar

That same sexy sway of her hips

That same loving smile on her lips

We were almost close enough to touch

But I dare not though I wanted to so much

Chorus

Thought I would never see you again

Never another night with you I’d spend

But I kept the faith baby

And I prayed every night that you’d come back in my life

It’s a miracle

That’s what it is, that’s what it is

Say it’s a miracle

That’s what it is, that’s what it is

My blood is racing through my vein

A feeling starting that I can’t explain

My pulse quickens, heart’s beating fast

Thank God I finally found her at last

I said Sally and she just looked at me

I said Sally, baby, don’t you recognize me

Though I was wrong

I want to make it right

Let me make it up to you

Cause I finally see the light

Chorus

And I prayed every night that you'd come back to my life!
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Mel Waiters - "Hole In The Wall"

Let's go baby to the hole in the wall.  I think this is one of Mel Waiters' most popular songs - it still hits the clubs pretty strongly and is sure to bring people to the dance floor.  "Hole In The Wall" has been redone by several artists but this original is a classic.

I had my best times at the hole in the wall.
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Hardway Connection

I attended the Bluebird Blues Festival, a great, free, musical event held each year at the Prince George's Community College in Largo, Maryland.  It was a sunny, beautiful day and the blues bands were really good.  One of these bands was the Hardway Connection, a popular group from the Washington, D.C. metro area.  I've seen them perform several times and they are always great and are definitely a crowd pleaser.  A few of the songs they performed included "Let's Go Dancing," "Can I Back It Up," "All Night Blues," "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart," and much more.   Their style is a mix of southern soul and r&b, something you don't hear that often when you leave the south.

These festivals are also a great way to meet other blues and southern soul lovers.  A special hello to Marlene who kept me company!

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Grady Champion - "On The Southside"

I love this record by Grady Champion, a young blues singer and harmonica player.  Here's a live version of "On The Southside" and I'll keep looking for the CD version which is from his "Bootleg Whiskey" CD.  This is pretty popular in central and south Alabama.

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Roy C in Concert

If you're in the DC/Maryland/Virginia area, check out Roy C on Sunday, October 26, 2014, at the Hampton Conference Center located at 207 West Hampton Place, Capitol Heights, Maryland. Roy C., Hardway Connection, Sir Jonathan Burton and more will be in concert. .Dress is semi-formal, the doors open at 5 p. m., and dinner will be served. Call 202-460-3540 or 202-361-6571 for more info.

A lot of southern soul artists don't often come to the DMV so if you're in the area, you've got to save this date.  You haven't been to a show if you haven't attended a southern soul show!!

Many thanks and xxooxx to Daddy B. Nice for his fantastic concert information (see http://www.southernsoulrnb.com/calendar_mailbag2008.cfm).

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Willie Clayton - "Girl I Want Your Body"

Hmmm, this sounds like it could be a Ronald Isley song...

A beautiful ballad though...
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Denise LaSalle - "Pay Before You Pump"

My time and my lovin sure ain't free!  You've got to give me something baby if you want to be with me.  Well guys, some women actually feel like that - just make sure you keep that in mind before you seek those thrills!

I don't care how fine you are but looks don't pay my bills.
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WBFZ - Selma, Alabama

Listening online is the thing to do if you're not close to a radio station that plays southern soul. You've got to check out Dr. Feelgood on Selma's WBFZ 105.3.  He's on the air from 6 - 8 a.m. EST on Monday and Tuesday mornings.  Great music!!

Here's the link: http://www.wbfzfmradio.net/.

Enjoy!!
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Southern Soul Blues Report

Have you seen the new southern soul website - Southern Soul Blues Report?? I'm excited about this up and coming site. They will be your bridge from the blues past to the present and I'm looking forward to all of the news and info that will be coming.  I'm happy to see they will resume Funky Larry Jones' countdown - awesome!! Check them out at: http://southernsoulbluesreport.com/.  They also stream 24/7 and here's the link: http://www.streamlicensing.com/stations/wsir/SSBR-Listen.html.

There is nothing like being able to listen to southern soul and the blues all day every day!!!

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Ms. Jody & O.B Buchana - "One-Way Love"

You can't go wrong when you blend Ms. Jody and O.B.Buchana together!  "One-Way Love' is a story about a couple who stays together, no matter how much people talk about them.  They have a never-ending love for each other.  She said that his daddy gave her a nasty look and he said that even his mama told him that she didn’t know how to cook.  Yeah, your family can sometimes mess with you.

What they don’t understand is that when they’re through talking, 

we’ll still be holding hands!

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TK Soul - "She Told On Herself"

Born Terence Kimble in the southern town of Winnfield, Louisiana, TK Soul began his love for music and musical instruments at the early age of 7.  He is living proof that you are born with certain talents!

TK Soul overheard his wife talking on the phone to her girlfriend - she just kept on talking and told it all. He didn't want to believe she was lying and cheating but he heard it himself.  Alright ladies, remember this lesson!

She Told On Herself" is taken from TK Soul's "The Evolution of Soul CD."

Enjoy!!
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Vick Allen - "True To Me"

This is one of the latest releases from his "Soul Music" CD.  Vick grew up in Jackson, MS, and began singing and playing the piano when he was only five years old.  Here's a little known fact - he produced and recorded his first CD when he was only 15 years old!!!  What a man, what a man! Check out his website at http://www.vickallen.com/.

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September Concert Dates

Have you ever wanted to go to a southern soul show but just didn't know how to find one?  I love to go to concerts but have noticed that a lot of artists don't have websites and those who do, seldom keep them updated.

So, here's to you being informed and aware of some of the upcoming shows happening in September. This is a list of concert information that I've either heard on the radio or found on a few websites.  For additional concert dates and all kinds of blues info, see these two fabulous sites:  Daddy B. Nice's http://www.southernsoulrnb.com/calendar_mailbag2008.cfm and The Big K9's http://www.bigk9.net/artistupcomingb/.

I'll add more events as I hear about them.

Friday, September 12

Mel Waiters

Highland Social Club

2929 S WW White Rd.

San Antonio, Texas

Chris Ivy

The Grown and Sexy Sports Bar

15394 Highway 49

Belzoni, MS

Saturday, September 13

Fall Blues Show

Jwonn, Karen Wolfe, T.K. Soul, Sir Charles Jones

Garrett Coliseum, tickets $20, vip seats available

1555 Federal Drive

Montgomery, Alabama

Omar Cunningham, Ms. Genii

The Meeting Place

1301 W. Erwin St.

Tyler, Texas

Friday, September 19 

Jwonn

Club G’s

Montgomery, Alabama

Vick Allen
O'Hara's Spot
Hazelhurst, MS

Theodis Ealey, Kenne’ Wayne

Jones Plaza

10860 FM 1960 Rd.

Houston, Texas

Ms. Jody, Avail Hollywood

2^nd Annual Blues Fest

Hollywood Palace

319 S. Hwy #82

Greenville, MS

Vick Allen Birthday Celebration

O'Hara's Spot

242 Monticello St.

Hazelhurst, MS

Saturday, September 20

Tucka and Lady Di

Yellow Bluff Dragway

Yellow Bluff, Alabama

Vick Allen, Jeff Floyd, Avail Hollywood, Columbus Toy, Willie P., 

Nicky Parrish

The Southern Soul Showdown

Union County Fairgrounds

Eldorado, Arkansas

Sir Charles Jones

The Bryan Union Hall

400 Cow Palace Road

West Point, MS

Bobby Rush, Willie Clayton, Keke Wyatt,

Syleena Johnson, Sweet Angel, et al.

37^th Annual Mississippi Delta

Blues and Heritage Festival

Washington County Convention Center Fairgrounds

1040 Raceray Road, Greenville, MS

Wednesday, September 24

Vick Allen
MAPC Presents Blues on the Beach
Biloxi, MS

Thursday, September 25
Vick Allen
The Ag Building
Jackson, MS

Sunday, September 28

Ms. Jody, L.J. Echols

Craftsman Club Park

South Norwell Road

Clinton, MS

Artists, please let me know about your shows and I'll be glad to post them.
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Ms. Jody - "He's My Candy Man"

Ms. Jody, one of my favorite performers!  She said that her man is her candy man and he's good to her; he's sweet, sweet, sweet!  He makes her feel great from her head to her feet!!!

BTW, I'm not sure why they used this picture for her album cover, but it doesn't do Ms. Jody justice - she looks fantastic in person!

I can't believe all this sugar belongs to me!!
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Pokey - "My Sidepiece"

I left home to be with my sidepiece.  What??? The melody is great but come on now...

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Terry Wright (Official Behind The Scenes Video) - "Lost My Good Thang"

I posted this song a little while ago but here is a copy of the almost-11 minutes-behind-the-scenes video. (Check out Karen Wolfe.) The actual song is below the behind-the-scenes video. "Lost My Good Thang" is still heavily in rotation on blues radio stations in the south, probably because it is such a good song.  The melody and words seem to stay in your mind and there's no telling when you may break out in song and sing "I done lost my good thang..."



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Little Milton - "Little Bluebird"

Little Milton was the man!  And could he play the guitar!! I'm thankful I had a chance to see him before he passed. This is just really a great, great song. The music is phenomenal. He says that the Little Bluebird has been flying around so long and he wishes that she would land in his tree. My favorite line in this song is when he says oh, Little Bluebird, it's true that I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you!!!! Boy, you can't help but believe him when he says that!!

I love this song - enjoy!
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Steve Perry - "Live My Life Again"

Here's a southern soul song with a beautiful message that needs to be heard!  I've been hitting repeat and playing this over and over. (It sounds as if the writer of this song is speaking from experience.) Steve tells both old and young people to get off drugs because they will kill you. Drinking, gambling, cocaine, crack, reefer, smoking, running around - it's no good for you. Look at the graveyards he said - they are filled. Now isn't that the truth!  Take a look at these lyrics. Oh, if I could live my life again!!

If your life is messed up

You better make a change

Don’t let nobody fool you

Even you gotta change

Somebody said this to me the other day

Oh I never will forget it

If only I could live my life again

Ah what a change I would make for my own sake

I’ll find me a job, put my money in the bank

And then I’ll stop running around

With every woman in town

I’ll do anything right now

If I could live my life again

If I could start all over again

Listen, I used to be married, oh what a family I had

Tres little girls and two little boys

My wife packed up and left me

She even took my kids

I’ll do anything right now

If I could live my life again

If I could turn back the hands of time

You see, I was talking to a young man

The other day and this is what I heard him say

Drinking, and gambling, cocaine, and crack

I won’t do that no more

Even reefer y’all, I don’t smoke that no more

And then I heard him say this

I’ll start this with all my so called friends

Even all of my scandalous kin folks

I’ll do anything tonight

If I could live my life again

If I could turn back the hands of time

I got one more thing I want to say

To all of you young people in the world

See there’s a whole lot of young people in the world

Who don’t believe in nothing

But young people while you have a chance, remember this

Drinking and gambling

Cocaine and crack

Reefer and smoking

Running around ain’t no good

Listen, give it up

If you’re on drugs, give it up

Give it up

Don’t let nobody fool you

Give it up, say this to yourself - everybody

You’ve got a chance, I got a chance

Everybody got a chance

You’ve got a chance, I got a chance

Everybody got a chance

If you’re on drugs

Give it up

Old people,

Give it up, don’t let nobody fool you

Give it up

Young people, I don’t care who you are

Give it up…

Enjoy!
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J-Wonn featuring Big Yayo - "One For The Road"

J-Wonn is an incredible young, new artist whose songs are skyrocketing to the top of the charts.  Radio stations are still playing "I Got This Record" and it was released more than a year ago.  All of his music has been really, really good. The lyrics in his songs are amazingly simple and maybe that's the attraction we have. Or, it could be the melodies.  I don't know.  What I do know is that whatever he's doing is working.  In "One For The Road," J-Wonn talks to the ladies and fellas, steppers and swingers, and single ladies and players.  He tells them to handle their business and get one for the road - whether it's a drink, that last dance, or that elusive phone number. His simplicity is genius.

P.S. J-Wonn doesn't say actually say "go get you one for the road;" it sounds more like 'go on' or 'gone' get you one for the road.  But since I don't know how to capture it accurately, I'll leave it as it is.  Sorry J-Wonn!

Ladies and fellas

It’s bout the time to go

It’s bout the time to go

Now if you haven’t hit the bar

To give yourself a drink

Go get you one for the road

Go get you one for the road

Steppers and swingers

It’s bout the time to go

It’s bout the time to go

Now if you haven’t hit the dance floor

To get your groove on

Go get you one for the road

Go get you one for the road

Single ladies and players

It’s bout the time to go

It’s bout the time to go

Now if you haven’t got her number

Go ahead and get your phones out

And get you one for the road

Go get you one for the road

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Willie Clayton - "You're Beautiful"

Willie Clayton, the man who sings such pretty ballads!  He sings to his girl telling her that she's beautiful, beautiful to him.  What a love song!

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Marvin Sease - "I'm Coming Home"

You ever hear a guy begging a woman for another chance?  Um hmm, it's usually because he's done wrong and knows it.  In "I'm Coming Home," the Marvelous Marvin Sease tells his girl that he is sorry that he left her for someone else.  He does admit that he thought the grass was greener on the other side and so here he is asking for forgiveness and begging his heart out. If you were in the same situation, would you give your guy another chance?????

I left you baby

For another woman, yes I did

You see I thought the grass was greener

On the other side of the fence

And ooh suddenly oh I realized girl

Oh girl that I was wrong

So wrong baby

So baby, girl if you don’t mind

I’m coming home to you

Yes, I am

Girl, I’m coming back home to you

Please let me back in baby

I can’t take it

I know it’s wrong what I’m asking of you baby

And I do realize girl, oh baby life goes on

And you might have found someone else, girl

But baby if it’s not too late

I’m coming home to you

Yes I am, yes I am

I’m coming back home to you

Please, please baby

I’m coming back home to you

I can’t take it baby

Hey Tony, can I use your telephone, man, please

Thank you

(telephone call - begging his woman, asking for one more chance)

You see baby, I found out something about all my friends

They were jealous of you

And they were jealous of me, baby

They were jealous of you

And they were jealous of me

So baby, girl if you don’t mind

I’m coming home to you

Please let me come back home baby

Let me come back home, please

One more chance girl

Girl I'm coming back home to you
Oh I'm hurting so bad baby
Give me one more chance...

Enjoy!
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Johnnie Taylor - "I'm Changing"

Sometimes I just need to listen to Johnnie Taylor who makes everything alright in my world.  Love and miss him.

I'm changing, rearranging my life.....

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Lewis Dee - "Grown & Sexy" Radio Show

Start your weekend right with the hardest working man on radio! On-air personality Lewis Dee knows the blues and southern soul and plays everything you want to hear during his "Grown & Sexy" Radio Show.  His show is expanding to more and more markets and is making his way across the country.  He plays the classics along with new music and keeps me up to date with what's happening in the southern soul world. The beautiful thing is that you can listen to him wherever you are.  Tune in and I promise you'll receive a special treat!

FRIDAY

www.ndakno.com

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

365 jamz

365jamzradio.webs.com

8:00 am (Central Time)

SATURDAY

WKXN / WKXK

www.bigstation.fm

6:00 am - 9am (Central Time) on the 2nd, 4th, & 5th Saturdays

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (Central Time)

WRNE 980 - Choice 106.9

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Central Time)

KSIP

Speakonitradio.com

5:00 -- 8:oo pm (Central Time)

SUNDAY

Legend 107

legend107radio.com

4:00 -- 7:00 pm (Eastern Time)

365 jamz

365jamzradio.webs.com

7:00 -- 10:00pm (Central Time)

KALF 97.2 FM

http://kalf972fm.com/

8:00 - 11:00 pm

Enjoy!

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Tucka - "Moanin'"

Oh Tucka!!!

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Denise LaSalle - "You Should Have Kept It In The Bedroom"

Denise tells a story that every woman needs to hear.  She lets us know what happens when we brag about all of the good things our man does to us - we need to keep all of that to ourselves!!  I know that's right.

Some of the lines of this song....
I'd rather go through hell, girl, then give you back this man.
All the things you said he was doing is what made me want to try it.
You should have kept it in the bedroom if you didn't want nobody else to get none.
You made it sound so good, I just had to get me some.
Now I'm agreeing with you baby, he's the best damn thing i ever had.

What a great lesson!!
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P Love - "Stay Out Of Those Streets"

I'm gonna stay out of those streets, I've got a wife at home who loves me.  Sounds like a man who's convinced himself that he's a changed man.  I guess he's got a good message in this song.

I've been hearing this for quite a while on southern radio -I kind of like it!

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Cicero Blake - "Waiting On You"

Cicero says that he's waiting on you, so what you gonna do?  He makes it clear that even though he's been patient, he can't keep on waiting because she promised that they would be together soon. Come on girl, do this man right!

A pretty slow song.

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Will Easley - "Your Love Amazes Me" and Concert Review

As soon as my sister and I walked through the door of the Lena Powell Center in Camden, Alabama, we were pleasantly surprised when Will Easley walked out of the dressing room and spent some time talking with us. Do you know how great that was!!! He thanked us for coming to the show and didn't mind taking a picture with us.  I think this is the third time that I have seen him and he has been the same each time!  He’s a gentleman and you get an old school vibe when you talk with him.  Will is a humble man and is truly a nice guy. His goal is to make sure his fans enjoy themselves.

Here is a lineup of the songs he sang that night:

I Got You

Just Because

Wiggle When You Walk

Turn Back the Hands of Time

Your Love Amazes Me

Mustang Sally

Hole in the Wall

Signed, Sealed, & Delivered

A medley of throw-back hits

Never Would Have Made it

As you can see from the above list, he sang a wonderful selection of music.  One thing I liked about Will's show was that he circulated throughout the crowd and sang to all of the women in the place - and he also talked to the guys!  It was very interactive and he made us feel that we were important to his show.  While he sang, he’d hold a lady's hand and even kiss someone on the cheek.  We definitely felt special!!  I think the thing I liked the most (and he does this at every show) is when he stopped and said thank you to his fans.  Will says that a lot of entertainers don’t stop to thank the people who helped them get to where they are – the people who have made them successful.  He wanted to let us know that he appreciates us and he closed with the gospel song, “Never Would Have Made It.”

Will is a class act and I will see him every chance I can.  You should, too!!

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