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 :)

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

 

Greenwood, Archer and Pine Streets Band

Started as the Greenwood, Archer and Pine Streets Band, brothers Charlie Wilson, Robert Wilson and Ronnie Wilson formed the Gap Band. The name was change due to it being so long. The original name came from the streets of North Tulsa, Ok where the brothers were born and raised. The brothers formed the group as teenagers and played many venues in Tulsa. They played country clubs, bars and anywhere else that their musical talents were needed.
The oldest brother Ronnie, started a band at the age of 14. His younger brother Charlie joined a rival band. The brothers joined forces when young Charlie was convinced to join his brother's band. Robert who is the youngest, joined his brothers after they lost their bass player. After touring the Tulsa area, Charlie became interested in California. Soon after his arrival he came in contact with Lonnie Simmons the late 70's. They recorded at his studio and performed at his night club. A single called "Shake" was their first to reach the Top 10 music chart. "I Don't Believe You Want to Get up and Dance(Oops Up Side Your Head)" reached number 4 in 1980. Their first number one hit was "Burn Rubber(Why You Want to Hurt Me)" They also did movie soundtracks for Penitentiary III and I'm Gonna Get You Sucker.
The brothers are still actively recording. Ronnie is a pastor and has performed in the stage play Mama, I'm Sorry. Charlie Wilson has been recording vocals for Hip Hop artists like Snoop Dogg and T-Pain. He has been consistently making good music. Check him out. We all love Uncle Charlie!!! Greenwood, Archer and Pine!!! Great Stuff!!!

The Great Al Green

Al Green is soul singer who's musical roots began in the South. Born in Forrest City, Arkansas, he and his brothers formed a gospel quartet named The Greene Brothers. They toured the southern circuit until the family moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan. Al's father kicked him out of the group because he was caught listening to Jakie Wilson.
After being removed from the group Al formed a group named Al Green and the Creations at age 16. The group had little success. Al went on to sign a record deal with Hi Records in 1969 releasing his first hit single "Tired of Being Alone" in 1970. He released the album Let's Stay Together in 1972. This album the first album to have Top 10 chart success. He followed with I'm Still in Love With You a few months later. This album reached number 4 on the pop charts. Songs like "Love and Happiness" and "I'm Still in Love With You" helped to make the album certified gold.
Through the 70's, Green produced and performed many more chart ranking songs and albums. In the late 70's and early 80's he decided to go back to his roots of gospel music. He performed and preached at his church and other churches. He has received many achievement awards for is contribution to Soul, R&B and Gospel music, including being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. He was also inducted into the Gospel Hall of Fame in 2004.
Al Green has been a consistent force in the soul music genre. An autobiography named Take Me to the River was released in 2000. He has been making good music for decades. His latest album was released in May of 2008. It is titled Lay It Down. It features production from ?uestlove of The Roots and collaborations with Anthony Hamilton and John Legend. The Reverend Al Green is definitely "one of the Greats" and deserves every standing ovation for his many accomplishments. He deserves many thanks for his inspirational, love filled music.

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