Friday, December 9, 2011

ALL TIME TUNES

A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Procol Harum


Kinks - Waterloo Sunset


Lovin Spoonful - Do You Believe In Magic


Muddy Waters plays "Manish Boy"


The Everly Brothers - Bye Bye Love

RHYTHM & BLUES

James Brown - Super bad


Sister Sledge & Jade - We Are Family


Teena Marie - Deja Vu


The Stylistics - Betcha By Golly Wow


the supremes where did our love go

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

ALL TIME TUNES

Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl

Brown Eyed Girl" is a song by singer-songwriter Van Morrison. Written and recorded in 1967 by Van Morrison, it was first released in May 1967 on the album Blowin' Your Mind!. The record rose to number eight on the Cashbox charts, and reached number ten on the Billboard Hot 100.

Everly Brothers - All I Have To Do Is Dream

"All I Have to Do Is Dream" is a song made famous by the Everly Brothers. The song was released in April 1958, and rose to number 0ne in the Billboard top 100. The song is ranked No. 141 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

Kingsmen - Louie Louie

Louie Louie by the Kingsmen was released in July 1963, There version of the song is ranked #55 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time".

The Byrds Mr. Tambourine Man

Mr. Tambourine Man is the debut album by the American rock band The Byrds and was released in June 1965 on Columbia Records. The single on the album also called Mr. Tambourine Man reached the Billboard top 100.

The Crew Cuts - Sh Boom Sh Boom

The Crew-Cuts were a Canadian vocal quartet, They were most famous for their recording of The Chords hit record, "Sh-Boom."

RHYTHM & BLUES

The Chords - Sh Boom

Sh-Boom was released in 1954 by the R&B vocal group The Chords. "Sh-Boom" reached #2 on the Billboard R&B charts, and this version is ranked #215 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs.

Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers - Why Do Fools Fall In Love

"Why Do Fools Fall in Love" is a song by New York City rock and roll group Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers. The song was released in April 1956. It rose to No. 1 on the R&B chart, No. 6 on Billboard's Pop Singles chart, and to number 1 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was ranked #307 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman

"Please Mr. Postman" is a single released in August 1961 by The Marvelettes. The recored reached number 1 on the R&B charts,and number 1 on the BillBoard Hot 100 pop singles chart. "Please Mr. Postman was the first Motown song to reach the number-one position on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart.

Jr Walker & Allstars - Shotgun

"Shotgun" is song released in February 1965 by Junior Walker & the All Stars. The song reached number 1 on the U.S. R&B Singles chart, and number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The O'Jays - I Love Music

"I Love Music" is song recorded in 1975 by R&B group The O'Jays. The song appeared on the group's 1975 album Family Reunion. The single rose to number 1 on the soul singles chart and to number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Friday, November 11, 2011

ALL TIME TUNES

B J Thomas --- Rain drops keep falling on my head

Rain drops keep falling on my head by B. J. Thomas reached #1 on charts in the United States, Norway, and Canada. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 in January 1970 and also reached number 1 in the Billboard adult contemporary chart. In 2008, This single was ranked as the 85th biggest song on Billboard's Hot 100 All-Time Top Songs
Raindrops Keep Fallin on My Head' was written by Hal David and Burt Bacharach for the 1969 film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The song won an Academy Award for Best Original Song.

Candida - Tony Orlando & Dawn

"Candida" was released by Tony Orlando and Dawn, in August 1970. The single reached number 3 on the Billboard charts and was the signature track of the group's first album, also named Candida.


Mama Told Me Not To Come (Live) by Three Dog Night

"Mama Told Me (Not to Come)" Is a song sung by the group Three Dog Night, The Song was released in 1970 and reached Number 1 in the US Billboard Hot 100. The single was also certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on July 14, 1970.



THE FLAMINGOS - I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU. 1959.

I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU was released by The Flamingos in 1959, their version of this song became one of their most popular hits. Rolling Stone magazine ranked the Flamingos' version number 157 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The Flamingos version reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.



The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow

"Will You Love Me Tomorrow" is a song originally recorded by The Shirelles. The song is ranked among Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time at number 125. The song is notable for being the first song by an all-girl group to reach number 1 in the US.
Will You Love Me Tomorrow" Single by The Shirelles from the album Tonight's the Night Released in 1960.

RHYTHM & BLUES

Oh What a Night - The Dells

Oh What a Night was first recorded by the Dells in 1956, then re-released in 1969. The re-release version reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and number 1 on the Best Selling Soul singles chart. The 1969 version was ranked number 260 on Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.


Jimmy Ruffin - What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted

What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" is a song recorded by Jimmy Ruffin and released on Motown Records' Soul label in 1966.
"What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, and number 6 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart.



The Delfonics Didn't I Blow Your Mind This Time

"Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)" is a song recorded by The Delfonics in 1970.
"Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)" reached number 3 on the Billboard R&B singles chart, number 10 on the Billboard pop chart, and number 22 on the UK Singles Chart.
The group also won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group.


The Persuaders - Thin Line Between Love And Hate

Thin Line Between Love and Hate" is song recorded in 1971 by The Persuaders. The song was written and produced by the Poindexter brothers, Robert and Richard, and was also co-written by Jackie Members. The song reached number 1 on Billboard R&B chart in 1971, and also reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart


FREDA PAYNE LIVE - BAND OF GOLD

Band Of Gold is a song recorded by Freda Payne in 1970. The song was Freda Payne's first gold record. Band Of Gold reached number 3 in the U.S. and number 1 on the UK singles chart.

Saturday, October 29, 2011

ALL TIME TUNES

Beatles - Twist & Shout

Twist and Shout was sung by the Beattles, it was a single on their first album called Please Please Me.

Diana Ross & The Supremes "REFLECTIONS"

Reflections is a 1967 song recorded by Dianna Ross and the Supremes for the Motown Label. The song reached number 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot !00 and number 4 on U.S. Billboard R&B singles charts. The song was written and produced by the team Holland-Dozier-Holland

Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers - Islands in the stream

Island In The Stream is a song released in 1983, It was sung by country singers Kenny Rodgers and Dolly Parton. The song reached number 1 on the pop charts, also the writers of the song were the Bee Gees.

Elton John - Can you feel the love tonight

Can You Feel Love Tonight is a song from disneys 1994 film, the Lion King. The song is composed by Elton John with lyrics by Tim Rice. The song reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart.

Lou Rawls - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine

You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine is a song performed by R&B singer Lou Rawls in 1976. The song reached number 2 on U.s. Billboard Hot 100 singles, and number 1 on R&B charts.

Friday, October 28, 2011

RHYTHM & BLUES

Barry White - Let The Music Play.

Let the music play is a song by Barry White, It was released in 1976.


Teddy Pendergrass - Love TKO

Love TKO is a single by R&B singer Teddy Pendergrass,, from his 1980 album T.P. The song reached number 2 on Billboard R&B chart and number 44 on Billboard Hot 100.


Stephanie Mills - Home

The song Home was recorded in 1989 by Stephanie Mills, and it made it to number 1 on the Billboard Hot Black singles chart.


Rachelle Ferrell - 'Til You Come Back To Me

Til You Come Back To Me is a song recorded in 1992 by R&B and Jazz singer Rachelle Ferrell

The Dramatics "In The Rain"

In the rain is a 1972 single by the Dramatics. The song reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and number 1 on the Best Selling Soul charts.

Friday, October 14, 2011

ALL TIME TUNES

Cream - Sunshine of your love.


David Bowie - Heros lyric


The Doors - Light my fire.


Michael Jackson - Thriller


Ojays - Family Reunion

RYTHM & BLUES

LTD - We both deserve each others love


Rose Royce - Love don't live here any more


Rose Royce - Whising on a Star


Stevie Wonder - Isn't she lovely


The Manhattans - Shining Star

Friday, September 30, 2011

ALL TIME TUNES

BeBe & CeCe Winans - Heaven



Ike & Tina Turner - River Deep - Mountain High



The Beatles - Revolution (Live)



Tom Jones - "It's Not Unusual"



Elton John - I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues

RHYTHM & BLUES

Aretha Franklin - I Say A Little Prayer



JAMES BROWN Payback, Cold Sweat, & Can't Stand It



Luther Vandross & cheryl lynn - if this world were mine



Martha & The Vandellas - "Dancing In The Street"



Diana Ross Ain't No Mountain High Enough

Friday, September 16, 2011

ALL TIME TUNES

Gladys Knight & The Pips "Midnight Train To Georgia"


Nat & Natalie Cole "Unforgettable"


The Drifters-This Magic Moment


The Guess Who - These Eyes


Lesley Gore - It's My Party

RHYTHEM & BLUES

Gladys Knight & The Pips "Neither One Of Us


McFadden & Whitehead Ain't No Stopping Us Now


Stephanie Mills - Never Knew Love Like This Before


Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Wake Up Everybody


Deniece Williams - "It's Gonna Take a Miracle"

Friday, September 2, 2011

ALL TIME TUNES


Ronettes - Be My baby



Ray Charles - "Georgia On My Mind"



Big Joe Turner - Shake, Rattle & Roll



THE DRIFTERS - UNDER THE BOARDWALK



Carpenters - We've Only Just Begun

RHYTHM & BLUES


Whitney Houston - I have nothing



Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly With His Song



THE ISLEY BROTHERS - THAT LADY



Jackie Wilson - Higher And Higher



Dionne Warwick - Walk On By

Saturday, August 20, 2011

ALL TIME TUNES


I Left My Heart In San Francisco


The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand


Smokey Robinson - The Tracks Of My Tears


Andy Williams - Moon River


Purple Haze - Jimi Hendrix

Thursday, August 18, 2011

RHYTHM & BLUES

Teena Marie - I Need Your Lovin


The Temptations - I'm Losing You


SMOKE CITY-DREAMS


Minnie Riperton - loving you


The Temptations - Medley

Saturday, August 13, 2011

ALL TIME TUNES

Madonna - Like A Prayer


Elton John - Candle In The Wind


Dolly Parton - Jolene


Elvis Presley - Heartbreak Hotel


FOUR TOPS Standing in the shadows of love.


The Impressions People Get Ready


The o'jays-back stabbers

Friday, August 5, 2011

ALL TIME TUNES

Gene Chandler Duke of Earl


Kenny Rogers - The Gambler


Fats domino - blueberry hill


The Police - Every breath you take

RHYTHM & BLUES

MARTHA & THE VANDELLAS HEATWAVE


Lionel Richie - Three times a lady


Thelma Houston Don't Leave Me This Way


TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT / BETTY WRIGHT

Friday, July 29, 2011

ALL TIME TUNES

Carl Perkins-Blue Suede Shoes


Little Richard - Tutti Frutti


Simon and Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water


The Mamas & The Papas: California Dreamin'

RHYTHM & BLUES

Al Green - Love And Happiness


Aretha Franklin Singing Never Loved A Man


James Brown - It's a Man's World


I Want You Back - The Jackson Five (1969)

Friday, July 22, 2011

ALL TIME TUNES

Ray Charles 'What I Say


Elvis Presley: Hound Dog


The Clash - London Calling


Beatles - yesterday

Thursday, July 21, 2011

RHYTHM & BLUES

Barry White - Can't get enough of your Love, Babe


FAME / DAVID BOWIE


The Stylistics - You Make Me Feel Brand New


WALKIN' IN THE RAIN WITH THE ONE I LOVE / LOVE UNLIMITED

Friday, July 15, 2011

All Time Tunes

A Change Is Gonna Come, Sam Cooke


beach boys - good vibrations


Bob Marley - No Woman No Cry (Live)


Buddy Holly - That'll Be The Day

Thursday, July 14, 2011

RHYTHM & BLUES

CHAKA KHAN / SWEET THING


Isley Brothers - Between The Sheets


Stevie Wonder - Ribbon In The Sky


LUTHER VANDROSS LIVE "A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME"

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

ALL TIME TUNES

Chuck Berry - Johnny B. Goode



Johnny Cash - I walk the line



Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit



Frank Sinatra - New York, New York



Johnny B. Goode" is a 1958 rock and roll song written performed by Chuck Berry. The song was a major hit among both black and white audiences. The song rose to number 2on Billboard magazine's Hot R&B chart and number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song is one of Chuck Berry's most famous recordings, and is considered to be one of the most recognizable songs in music history.


I Walk the Line" is a song written by Johnny Cash and recorded in 1956 for Sun Records. The song was performed by Johnny Cash, Marshall Grant, and Luther Perkins. The song was produced by Sam Phillips and was part of a album called With his Hot and Blue Guitar. "I Walk the Line" became the first number one Billboard hit for the group, and the single sold over 2 million copies.

"Smells Like Teen Spirit" is a song by the American rock band Nirvana. The song was written by Krist Novoselic, Kurt Cobain, and Dave Grohl and produced by Butch Vig. "Smells Like Teen Spirit is a song on the band's second album called Nevermind. The song was released in 1991 for DGC Records. "Smells Like Teen Spirit" was a big hit, reaching number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and placing high on the charts all around the world in 1991 and 1992.

"New York New York" was a song released in 1980 by Frank Sinatra, it was part of his album called Trilogy Past Present and Future(Reprise Records). "New York New York became one of Frank Sinatra signature songs. The single reached number 32 in June 1980, becoming his final Top Forty charting hit.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

RHYTHM & BLUES

Aretha Franklin - Respect



The Moments Look At Me (I'm In Love)



Teddy Pindergrass - When Somebody Loves You Back



Michael Jackson - Billie Jean

Saturday, June 25, 2011

ALL TIME TUNES

BeBe & CeCe Winans - Addictive Love



Jerry Lee Lewis - Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On (1957)



Imagine Live - John Lennon



Bruce Springsteen - Born To Run

Friday, June 24, 2011

RHYTHM & BLUES

Four Tops - It's The Same Old Song



O'JAYS - Cry Together



The Temptations- My Girl.



The Supremes where did our love go






It's the same old song was a 1965 hit singl recorded by the four tops, and produced by Motown(Hitsville USA). The members of the Four Tops were lead singer Levi Stubbs, Abdul " Duke" Fakir, Renaldo "Obie" Benson, and Lawrence Payton.

Cry Together is a record sung by the OJays a group comprised of Eddie Levert, Walter Williams, and William Powell. The song came out in 1978 and was part of the album called So Full of Love. The album rose to number 6 on US billboard charts, and to number 1 on US billboards R&B charts.

My Girl" is a 1964 song recorded by The Temptations for Motown. The song rose thru the charts and became a number one hit in 1965. My Girl was written and produced by The Miracles members Smokey Robinson and Ronald White, My Girl became the Temptations' first U.S. number-one single, and is today their most recognized song. The song was featured on the Temptations album The Temptations Sing Smokey.
The Temptations at the time of this song was comprised of David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Melvin Franklin, Paul Williams, and Otis williams.


"Where Did Our Love Go" is a 1964 song recorded by The Supremes for Motown.
The song rose to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart in the United States. The Supremes at the time of this song was comprised of Diana Ross, Mary wilson, and Florence ballard.

Monday, June 13, 2011

ALL TIME TUNES

This section will focus on great songs between the 1950's to the 1990's.


Bob Dylan - Like A Rolling Stone



Marvin Gaye "What's Going On / What's Happening Brother"



The Beatles Hey Jude



Elvis Jail House Rock

Sunday, June 12, 2011

RHYTHM & BLUES

This section will focus on Rhythm and Blues songs and groups from the 1950's to the 1990's.




Main Ingredient - Spinning Around (I Must Be Falling In Love)



Main Ingredient - Summer Breeze



Main Ingredient - Just Don't Want to Be Lonely



Main Ingredient - Everybody Plays The Fool