Funkadelic - Good Thoughts, Bad Thoughts (1974)

I think back on the first time I heard this song... It damn near blew my mind. I have heard many Parliament Funkadelic songs but this one was different. Eddie Hazel was amazing on the guitar and when I heard the spoken word towards the end of the song, it struck a nerve with me. "Travel like a King"... I realized just how amazingly conscious these dudes are. Wow!.. I hope you love it as much as I do!

Earth Wind and Fire - Can't Hide Love (1975)

Check out one of my favorite Earth Wind and Fire songs among the many. I just love this group! This songs brings back memories of my childhood riding in my fathers van headed to a basketball tournament. This is a great song. So great that the artist D'Angelo covered it in 1996. Check it out and see which one you enjoy the best. I think he did a great job. Click Here to listen.

Thanks for being a part of my blogging journey.

Peace and Love.
T. Sayles-Bey

The Best of Earth Wind and Fire (1978)

Earth Wind and Fire is definitely one of my all time favorite groups ever. I grew up on this stuff :) My Father used to play it a lot along with Parliament Funkadelic, George Benson and more. I am thankful that I am so well versed in this old school music paradigm. If you have heard of Earth Wind and Fire you must have been living under a rock or just way too young!

Here is the track list from the vinyl version:

Side One: 
1. Got to Get You Into My Life
2. Fantasy
3. Can't Hide Love
4. Love Music
5. Getaway(Listen)

Side Two:
6. That's the Way of the World
7. September
8. Shining Star
9. Reasons
10. Sing a Song

To learn more about this album Click Here
 

Playing Your Game, Baby - Barry White (1977)

Put this on your playlist for you and your lady. Great music to hang out to! Sing it to her! She will love it! I like to hang out and sing to my lady in my Barry voice. I'm not as good as him but she likes it :)

Stevie Wonder ~ I Wish (Funky Purrfection Version) (1976)

I love this Stevie Wonder song. It is one of the first song I ever heard from him as a youngster. This is a version that is a little different from the first one I heard but its jamming nonetheless. Check it out! Its Funky! The bass and drums are kickin! Jam on!

One Love,
T. Sayles-Bey

Delegation - Oh Honey (1977)

I love this song. I have been listening to it a lot lately. It reminds me a lot of my woman. Check it out!

Lyrics

Oh honey

When I get lost, feel I've been crossed
She will be my salvation
When I feel low, I've nowhere to go
She'll be my inspiration

Yeah, when my poor heart is breakin' apart
She'll pout it back together
She ain't the kind to show off her mind
But talkin' of love she's clever, yeah

Oh, honey (Oh, honey)
Oh, honey (Oh, honey)

She rarely spends time with her friends
Tells me she's blue without me
When things go wrong her faith is strong
I know she'll never doubt me

Yeah, when she arrives and stands by my side
Makes me so proud to know her
High-steppin' dames with high-soundin' names
There ain't nothin' they could show her, yeah

Oh, honey (My honey)
Oh, honey (Honey, honey)

Now I just wanna thank you, baby
For givin' me a brand new start
I was goin' down, you saved me
When you let me in your lovin' heart, yeah

Oh, honey (Talkin' 'bout you, honey)
Oh, honey (Honey)

Oh, honey (Beautiful honey)
Oh, honey (You make me feel so proud, so proud, baby)

Oh, honey (I'm proud of my baby, yeah)
Oh, honey

Songwriters: Ken Gold / Michael Denne

Oh Honey lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

 

Aretha Franklin - Daydreaming (1972)

A beautiful song by the Queen Diva of Soul Aretha Franklin. Don't cha just love her?

Queen Diva of Soul Aretha Franklin (March 25, 1942 - August 16, 2018)

This past week has been a rough one for the music world. We have lost one of the greatest vocalists of our time. Aretha Louise Franklin born in Memphis, Tennessee was one of the most recognized soul singers of this modern era. Growing up singing in the New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan where her father C.L. Franklin ministered, Aretha wowed the congregation with her beautiful voice.

Aretha started singing gospel music at age 12, traveling with her father as he went on his ministry to various churches. Her father helped her to sign here first record deal in 1956 with J.V.B Records.
She made the switch from gospel to secular music in 1960 at age 18 signing with Columbia Records. Her first secular album was released in 1961. From 1961 to 1966, Aretha recorded with Columbia then decided to sign to Atlantic Records. She recorded with Atlantic from 1967 to 1979 where she recorded hits such as "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)" , "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" and the number 1 R&B chart topper "Something He Can Feel". Aretha left Atlantic for Clive Davis' Arista Records in 1980 where she recorded a duet with one of my favorite guitarist George Benson "Love All the Hurt Away". She was with Arista until 2007.

With for decades of music, there is no denying that this woman was and is the Queen Diva of Soul. This angel has impacted the world with her sultry voice. We are all blessed with the archives of music she has left for us. I have been listening to her music a lot lately. I am so thankful for this amazing woman. Peace and love to you all.

It's been a long Time

It has been about ten years since I started this blog.... I really enjoyed watching its growth. I very much appreciate everyone who has followed from the beginning.... ( I highly doubt that any of you will see this post) and I hope you all are well and in good spirits.

It has been an awkward ten years for me... Through those years I have come back and forth checking on this blog here and there. I really never let it go.

It's like when you love someone. It is so hard to let them go.... Oh yes, you can let them be for years but there comes a time when you just want to say hello.

This is how I feel about this blog and I truly love this music. I plan to post more content soon. If any of you who follow me would like to help with admin, posting, etc, please comment and I will be sure to contact you.

Peace and Love to you All,
T. Sayles-Bey

The Mack - Willie Hutch (1973)

   1. Vampin 2:45

   2. Theme Of The Mack 5:36  

 3. I Choose You 3:42  

 4. Mack's Stroll/The Getaway (Chase Scene) 3:08  

 5. Slick 3:36  

 6. Mack Man (Got To Get Over) 5:11  

 7. Mother's Theme (Mama) 3:56  

 8. Now That It's All Over 4:32  

 9. Brother's Gonna Work It Out 4:48

Curtis Mayfield - Do Do Wop

Curtis Mayfield - Kung Fu

This is the longest version of this song that I have ever heard. Love me some Mayfield!!! Check it out!!!

Superfly- Curtis Mayfield

1. Little Child Runnin' Wild                               5:23
2. Pusherman                                                 5:04
3. Freddie's Dead                                            5:27
4. Junkie Chase                                              1:36
5. Give me your love (Love song)                       4:14
6. Eddie You Should Know Better                     2:16
7. No Thing on Me (Cocaine Song)                    4:53
8. Think                                                          3:43
9. Superfly                                                      3:55

This movie soundtrack has got to be one of the greatest of all time. Released in 1972,  Superfly is a classic album. Rolling Stone magazine gave the soundtrack a rank of 69 in its list of the 500 greatest albums. My personal favorite from the album would beeee.....hmmm.....???? Every song on it is nice!! But since I'm gonna make a choice hmmmm...... Give me your love. Check it out. Let me know how you like it.

Parliament - Give up the Funk

This is the music I came up on. I love good old school funk!!!

The Brides of Funkenstein - Love Don't Come Easy

I found this song on a cassette tape that I had called George Clinton and the P- Funk All-Stars. This tape had a lot of good songs on it. I used to pop it in the tape deck and let it ride. Unfortunately that tape deck ate my tape. I made attempts to repair it with the old clear scotch tape technique and eventually threw it away. No need for the tape. These songs are embedded in my memory. I will post more songs from this album as I find them. Hope you enjoy this selection.

Eddie Hazel - California Dreamin'

 The first time I heard this song, It was sang by Bobby Womack. I stumbled upon this version when I started researching Eddie Hazel's music. This a song from the his solo album "Game, Dames and Guitar Thangs". I love this version of "California Dreamin'". Listen to that Guitar! I love it!

Curtis Mayfield - Love Me (Right in the Pocket) (1974)

Just found this song while surfing youtube. I never heard it before and I thought I would share it. I love it. This is that funky soul. Get yourself a little bit and let me know if you like it.

The Isley Brothers - Harvest for the World

1. Harvest for the World(Prelude)
2. Harvest for the World
3. People of Today
4. Who Loves You Better
5. (At Your Best) You Are Love
6. Let Me Down Easy
7. So You Wanna Stay Down
8.  You Still Feel the Need

This is a great album. It is definitely a classic. Check it out. Let me know how you like it.

Ohio Players - Sweet Lil' Lady

Eddie Holman

Eddie was well known for the song "Hey there Lonely Girl". He was a age ten when he preformed at the Apollo Theater. From there he made his why to Broadway and Carnegie Hall. So after his mother enrolled him in Victoria School of Music in Harlem. In 1962 he made his first record. While in college at Cheyney State University he recorded is first hit record. He also sang with 2 very famous groups the Delphonics and the Stylistics. Now Holman owns his own label (Agape Records).