I like this concept, y’all. I like it a lot. If you know other songs that belong on this list, let me know in the comments section. 1. “Anna (Go to Him)” – The Beatles Early in their nightclub and recording careers, the Beatles performed many songs by black songwriters. Not only hall-of-famers like Chuck Berry and Smokey Robinson, but forgotten artists such as Larry Williams,...
Across 110th Street is a 1972 American crime-drama film, starring Anthony Quinn, Yaphet Kotto, and Tony Franciosa, and directed by Barry Shear. Commonly associated with the blaxploitation genre at the time, it has received considerable critical praise from writer Greil Marcus and others for being a film that surpassed the limitations of that genre. more.. . Great movie and great soundtrack on Charly...
With the release of the new Blaxploitation film Black Dynamite , I've been re-watching all of my favorite Blaxploitation films again to prepare myself for this newest entry in the sub-genre. So here's a top 5 of my all time bad mother... you shut your mouth. I'm just talking about Blaxploitation! 5) Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (1971) - One of the first of its kind, written and directed by the...
And speaking as we were last time of white boys covering Bobby Womack -- and because commenter Walking Oliver, Ltd asked for it -- please enjoy Bobby with The Valentinos and their epochal 1963 r&b hit "Lookin' for a Love"... ...and then from their 1971 sophomore album, it's The J.Geils Band with their blues-rock take on the song, a staple of their live act for years. To be honest, I'd...
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vinyl4giants has a quick interview with composer of the Black Dynamite OST Adrian "AJ" Younge. The film directed by Scott Sanders and starring Michael Jai White is a homage to classic 70's Blaxploitation flicks and needed a homage soundtrack to suit. Those familiar to the genre will know that it's one where the music is hugely integral. Often the soundtracks were works of a far higher calibre...
Here is another piece of killer soul music from the past, this time by the man Bobby Womack . This song, "Across 110th Street" was written for the 1972 film of the same name, which is regarded as being part of the infamous "blaxploitation" genre. Quentin Tarantino brought the song into the modern era with great effect by using it as the soundtrack of the brilliant opening sequence...
From June of 1964, please enjoy the original r&b version of "It's All Over Now" by The Valentinos (featuring co-composer Bobby Womack on guitar and lead vocals)... ...and then from a month later, the Rolling Stones ' pop cover. I bring this up partly because I love both of these, but also because the Stones record kind of gives the lie to the cliché about white rock musicians ripping...
In this, my 400th post would you believe, I'm tackling the sixties and listing the 75 great soul men of the decade. There are many to choose from but these, in my humble opinion, are the creme de la creme. So here goes, starting with my top ten, and then moving on to others of note: 1. Sam Cooke (who else at number one?), 2. Otis Redding, 3. James Carr, 4. Wilson Pickett, 5. O V Wright, 6. Al Green,...
Soul Jazz is always worth keeping an eye on for some interesting tunes, but movie fans are getting in on the act with Can You Dig It? Black Action Films 1969-1975, which is out today. Available as a two CD...
Harvey Kubernik, the author of this beautifully produced opus, has resided in Laurel Canyon all his life. Kubernik is a music historian and pop culture...
Chances are you already own and have burned a hole into the copy of Bilal's Love For Sale that you hunted down even though it was never officially released. Chances are you've seen at least one of the amazing shows...
Showdown in Motown Been down so long, getting up didn't cross my mind I knew there was a better way of life and I was just trying to find You don't know what you'll do until you're put under pressure Across 110th Street is a helluva a tester - Bobby Womack , "Across 110th Street" Not much left to say at this point. The weekend went nicely for the Twins, as they won two out of three in Kansas...
Left handed people can become guitar players but there are some adjustments you need to make to your guitar and your outlook. First if you think that you "should" be right handed because that is how guitars are designed, think aga...
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