Regina's Old School Friday Spot!

Old School Friday "Happy Birthday Roberta Flack"

2012-02-10T16:09:00.000-06:00

HAPPY FRIDAY ALL!!! I am having an AWESOME day, and I pray the same for you! Happy Birthday to the unsung diva Ms. Roberta Flack! My childhood is full of fond memories of beautiful music and Ms. Flack is one of those memories. Ms. Flack has one of the most melodious voices I remember. I was going through my music play list yesterday and was looking for something smooth to listen to. I have a lot of smooth men like Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross, and some newer cats like Kem, but my smooth female section was lacking. I have some Nancy Wilson and other females in other categories but I need more SMOOTH! Since my hard drive was updated I do not have the music I used to, so I think it is time to hit up the old CD crate and upload some more oldies but goodies and rest assured Roberta Flack is in the list.
Anyway, moving on, yes today is Roberta Flack's birthday. Roberta Flack was born in Black Mountain, North Carolina, on February 10, 1937. Due to her proficiency in classical piano she was awarded a full scholarship to Howard University at the age of 15! She graduated from Howard University at the age of 19. Roberta Flack was the first African-American student teacher at an all White school in Maryland. Roberta is an accomplished folk, jazz, and soul songstress. Roberta Flack has been nominated for many awards and has won four Grammy awards. She is famous for numerous musical hits including the duet "Where Is The Love" with (now deceased) Donny Hathaway! They sure do not make them like this anymore!! Learn more about the LEGENDARY Roberta Flack HERE and HERE!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROBERTA FLACK

February 10, 1937 - Present

The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Roberta Flack

Feel Like Making Love - Roberta Flack

The Closer I Get To You - Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway

Happy Black History Month!
Peace & Love All!
Regina

Old School Friday - Let's Get High!

2012-01-27T14:35:00.000-06:00

IT'S FRIDAY and you don't have nothing to do so I'm gonna get you HIGH TONIGHT!!! (Said in my best "Smokey" from Friday voice) I of course mean high on MUSIC because that is what Old School Friday is all about!

So since I am talking about a MUSIC HIGH today, what type of song gives YOU that euphoric feeling?

Of course when I think of the word HIGH this song immediately comes to mind...
Natural High - Bloodstone

Of course I could also go this route...
Higher Than This - Ledisi (Yes, I know this is not old school!)

Of course when others think of getting high and songs, this probably immediately comes to mind...
Mary Jane - Rick James

What gives you that musical high?

Smooches!
Regina

Old School Friday RIP Etta James

2012-01-20T16:06:00.000-06:00

WOW!! This is my first Old School Friday post of 2012! I watched 2 episodes of Unsung that I had on the DVR. One was Bobby Womack and the other was Atlantic Starr. So my OSF post was going to be about them but then I woke up this morning to the news that Ms. Etta James had passed away, so I guess you know today is all about Ms. Etta!! A legend is gone but her music will live on and on and on!

Etta James was born Jamesetta Hawkins on January 25, 1938 in Los Angeles, California. The SIX TIME Grammy winner and music legend died on January 20, 2012 from leukemia. Ms. James was also diagnosed with hepatitis C and dementia. To read more on the INCOMPARABLE Ms. Etta James, read HERE and HERE.

So today's Old School Friday post is dedicated in loving memory to Ms. Etta James!

This first selection is my absolute favorite Etta James song!
I'd Rather Go Blind

A Sunday Kind Of Love

Misty

Nobody Loves You Like Me

And last but certainly not least. The quintessential wedding song!
At Last

Rest In Peace Etta James

January 25, 1938 - January 20, 2012

Old School Friday "The Jones Girls"

2011-12-16T09:09:00.001-06:00

FRIDAY, FRIDAY, FRIDAY!!!!! And just EIGHT DAYS from Christmas! Tomorrow I will be posting Christmas songs daily but for now I have something else in mind. I love comparing older songs to their newer versions and I came across the Jones Girls song "Who Can I Run To" on YouTube and had to post it. Most 90's babies think that Xscape were the original singers of this song but alas they were not. Which version do you think is best?? (I personally ALWAYS prefer the originals!!)

Who Can I Run To - The Jones Girls

Who Can I Run To - Xscape

A Dance Turned Into A Romance - The Jones Girls

You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else - The Jones Girls

Have an Awesome Weekend!

Smooches!!!!

Regina

Happy Old School Friday "Chic"

2011-12-09T12:10:00.001-06:00

Happy Friday All!!!!
It is a little cold here in Texas so I think we need some music to make us move & groove today! So I am going to go with "CHIC"! Oh Yea! Disco is in the house!! If you can still move your legs and have good balance tie on those roller skates and head in to the rink!! Because this is definitely skating music! To learn more about the group Chic, go HERE!

On this day (12/9) in 1978 Chic started a seven week run at #1 on the US singles chart with Hit song
"Le Freak!"

Le Freak - Chic

I Want Your Love - Chic

Good Times - Chic

Dance, Dance, Dance - Chic

Enjoy your weekend!
Regina

Old School Friday "Happy Thanksgiving!"

2011-11-25T17:09:00.004-06:00

HAPPY FRIDAY & HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! I pray that you all had a chance to be among loved ones yesterday and shared fun, food, and laughs!
I could not let this day end without posting an Old School Friday video that wraps up the entire THANKSGIVING DAY feelings for me. This song is classic and it is a statement, a feeling, and a movement!
Be Blessed All! Show Love everyday because time marches on and we may not have another chance to say I LOVE YOU or THANK YOU or I APPRECIATE YOU!
I LOVE La'Toya, David, Jessica, Samuel, Danielle, Danayja & Jamel, my Mom, Sister, Nieces & Nephews! With you guys my world is complete! SMOOCHES!

What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong

Blessings, Regina!

Old School Friday - Tavares

2011-11-18T13:36:00.001-06:00

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!! I am ready for some RELAXATION!! I have scrubbed my bathroom, hung new curtains, done laundry and now I want to hear some good OLD SCHOOL MUSIC!!!
While I was cleaning the bathroom a song came on Pandora that took me back to my childhood. Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel!!! So I am featuring the group TAVARES today!!! This group is definitely UNSUNG!! Learn more about the group Tavares HERE and HERE!

I think this first song is my favorite Tavares song (even though I was 7 when it came out!!!)
Chaeck It Out - Tavares

Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel - Tavares

Never Had A Love Like This Before - Tavares

She's Gone - Tavares

HAPPY FRIDAY ALL! Enjoy the Weekend!
Tell Someone You Love Them Today
And MEAN IT!!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Regina

Old School Friday "Happy Veterans Day"

2011-11-11T13:14:00.004-06:00

Happy Friday All!!! Today is Friday, 11/11/11 and for some it has significance for me it is just numbers in a configuration that will never happen again in my life time! But I tell you what really has significance VETERANS DAY! Yes today is Veterans Day and I want to say thank you to all those who SERVE, or have SERVED. To all those we loved and lost in active duty or those who succumbed to death for various reasons after they served, I LOVE AND APPRECIATE YOU!!!
As always, my favorite veteran who is no longer with us is my Father. Samuel Thomas Spencer born August 18 1947 and died June 6 1999, served in the Viet Nam war in the 60's. And my favorite service man who currently serves is my son David E Coan who served bravely in Afghanistan. LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU!!

So in the name of Peace and Love, I dedicate this Old School Friday to all of the veterans and service men and women who protect the USA!! Smooches!

Now That We Found Love - Third World

And a special appearance by The Over-Weight Lover! Heavy D, Rest In Peace!
Now That We Found Love - Heavy D & The Boys

Have an Awesome Friday!
Happy Veterans Day!

Smooches,
Regina

Old School Friday "Happy Birthday Harry Elston"

2011-11-04T10:40:00.006-05:00

Oh Friday, how I Love Thee...
Well here we are at another Friday and it is a bit cold here in Texas. I am refusing to turn on my heat because my electric company is absolutely HORRENDOUS (Just because you are"serving" green energy does not mean I should be paying the highest prices available)! So today I am buying wood for the fireplace so that my family does not freeze to death! Any way, I digress!
Cool weather means baking, cooking, and of course GOOD MUSIC! So of course me being an old school lover, I had to find something really good today to go with my fire in the fireplace! And I found it... Today is the 73 birthday of Harry Elston! Name not ringing a bell? How about if I say, today is the 73 birthday of Harry Elston, singer of The Friends of Distinction!! By the way, Harry Elston was born right here in Dallas, Texas! Oh yea, if you love old school music then I know you love Friends of Distinction! Learn more about the Friends of Distinction HERE and HERE!

HAPPY 73rd BIRTHDAY HARRY ELSTON!

Now for the music...

Going In Circles - Friends of Distinction

Grazing In The Grass - Friends of Distinction

I Really Hope You Do - Friends of Distinction

Happy Friday All!
Show someone you love them today!

Smooches!
Regina

Old School Friday "Happy Birthday Telma Hopkins"

2011-10-28T10:53:00.006-05:00

Another Friday means another week gone by. I am working on 2 final projects for my Organizational Psychology class, working on some ancestry.com stuff, as well as simultaneously writing two blog posts! So yea, I figured I would take a minute to enjoy some music. I was trolling the Internet and found out that today is Telma Hopkins birthday!
Most of you may know Telma Louise Hopkins from the television sitcom "Family Matters" or from the sitcom "Half & Half". But I first became aware of Ms. Hopkins when I was about 7 years old (1973) and she was 1/3 of the singing group Tony Orlando & Dawn! At the time, they had a hit song titled "Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree". I knew the song well because when I was young I was a Fresh Air Fund child and spent most of my summers with a family in Ashland, Pennsylvania. The family had a daughter named Laura who was my age and Tony Orlando & Dawn was one of Laura's favorite groups!

So this Old School Friday is my ode to rural summers. Summers of sitting in front of Pop-pop's general store (Pop-pop was Laura's granddad!) eating ice cream, summers of running through fields of wild flowers, and summers of feeding the wild rabbits in the woods behind the Selinsky's home (my summer home!). and my Happy Birthday to Telma Hopkins!

Enjoy!

He Don't Love You, Like I Love You - Tony Orlando & Dawn

Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree - Tony Orlando & Dawn

Knock Three Times On The Ceiling - Tony Orlando & Dawn

Knock Three Times... (From one of my favorite movies, "Now & Then")

Happy Friday! Spread A Little Love! Regina

Old School Friday "Movie Night"

2011-10-21T11:15:00.003-05:00

Happy Friday All! The long work week is over .... well for most! It seems to me like this school work NEVER ENDS!! By the time I finish one 1500 word paper I have another one due! UGH!!! I feel a movie weekend coming on. I think I will pull out the oldies but goodies tonight. And I am starting with "Claudine" and moving on to "Let's Do It Again" an so on! So I guess today's Old School Friday will be a nostalgic movie music trip!
ENJOY!!

The Makings Of You - Gladys Knight & The Pips

On & On - Gladys Knight & The Pips

Let's Do It Again - Staple Singers

Piece Of The Action [Dance Scene] - Mavis Staples

Last night my daughters and my grandson and I watched ((((Mortal Kombat))))!!!

Mortal Kombat!!!

Be Blessed All!! Enjoy the weekend!!
Smooches!

Regina

Old School Friday "RIP VESTA WILLIAMS"

2011-09-23T12:21:00.002-05:00

Man oh man, what a week it has been. Full of highs and lows. I was going to skip Old School Friday today because I really did not feel like blogging today but then I saw on the Internet that VESTA WILLIAMS has died. Whoa. This woman had a BEAUTIFUL voice (not always the best writers but the voice was undeniable). This was one singer who was definitely Unsung, Under utilized, and Unappreciated. So of course I had to crank up YouTube and do Ms Vesta some justice for Old School Friday. To find out more about Vesta Williams go HERE and HERE. VESTA WILLIAMS (March 18, 1963 – September 22, 2011). I guess this means I will have to watch "Posse" some time this weekend...
RIP Vesta Williams ... gone but not forgotten,

Tell Me - Vesta (My Favorite Vesta song is from the movie "Posse")

Congratulations - Vesta (My second favorite Vesta song)

Special - Vesta

RIP VESTA...VESTA WILLIAMS
(March 18, 1963 – September 22, 2011)

Peace & Love
Regina

Regina's Family Seasons

Old School Friday "Otis Redding"

2011-09-09T08:30:00.001-05:00

HAPPY FRIDAY ALL!!!
Today is the birthday of none other than Mr. OTIS REDDING! Man, he belted out some smooth tunes! Some songs just NEVER get old and Ottis Redding was the singer of MANY OF THEM! Mr. Redding was born in Dawson, Georgia on September 9, 1941 and he died in tragic plane accident in Madison, Wisconsin on December 10, 1967. He was only 26 years old when he died. His song "Sitting On The Dock Of A Bay" was his last recorded song, and it game out in January 1968 (His only #1 hit). The song was actually unfinished because the whistling he did in the song was only a place holder for lyrics to be inserted later, but due to his death he never got the chance to finish it. I was 1 year old when Otis Redding died but I ABSOLUTELY love his music. I can only assume the love of Otis Redding came from my mother playing his music, but oddly enough my mom is not that big of an Otis fan. Hmmm, maybe my dad then??? Well, I do not know where my love of Otis Redding came from but it is in my bones!!
To learn more about Otis Redding (September 9, 1941 – December 10, 1967), go HERE and HERE!
So sit back and Enjoy!!!!

I've Been Loving You Too Long To Stop Now - Otis Redding

These Arms Of Mine - Otis Redding

Pain In My Heart - Otis Redding

Try A Little Tenderness - Otis Redding

Sitting On The Dock Of A Bay - Otis Redding

Happy Birthday OTIS REDDING!
Rest In Peace...

Regina

Old School Friday "Ohio Players"

2011-08-05T19:28:00.000-05:00

It is Friday evening and I am now in relaxation mode! I did a little grocery shopping, put away laundry, went and picked up my grandson, and attended an Ethics Committee meeting today. I think I had a pretty productive day so I am now going to listen to some old school jams and do some homework (There is a maybe on that homework option!!)!
I recently caught some missed episodes of Unsung, man oh man I LOVE that show! Today I am posting some Ohio Players! Most of the songs are of a sexual nature and when they came out (around 1975) I was about 9 years old. At 9 I knew nothing at all about sex but these are some of my favorite songs, smh, go figure! Back in those days there was not much music choices, there was no rap/hip hop in 1975, (first commercial rap song was Rappers Delight, which came out in 1979) it was all funk, gospel, or R&B. So Old School Music is buried deep in my psyche and I was told I was born with an old soul! LOL! My mother was a music lover and I stayed going through her albums! To learn more about the Ohio Players go HERE and HERE. Anyway, ENJOY!!!

My favorite Ohio Players song...... Sugarfoot (the lead singer) is putting in work!
Heaven Must Be Like This - Ohio Players

This next song has some killer horns!
Skin Tight - Ohio Players

Sweet Sticky Thing - Ohio Players

You gotta LOVE the 70's!!!
Love Rollercoaster - Ohio Players

Drum solo on a slow jam...sweet!!!!
I Want To Be Free - Ohio Players

Happy Friday All!!
Peace & Love!
Regina

Old School Friday "PRINCE"

2011-07-29T10:01:00.004-05:00

Happy Friday!!! TGIF!
On this day in music history in 1978, PRINCE aka (Prince Rogers Nelson, born June 7, 1958) FIRST appeared on the US music charts with his hit song "Soft & Wet"! He has, and still is enjoying a very productive, lucrative, and very creative musical career! To learn more about Prince, go HERE and HERE! ENJOY!
So Today is PRINCE Day!
We all know how the Purple One despises all things YouTube so you better watch them now while you can!

Soft & Wet - Prince

The Beautiful Ones - Prince

Insatiable - Prince

I Would Die For You - Prince

I'll stop now because I do not want to be threatened with legal action!

Happy Purple Friday!!
~SMOOCHES!~
Regina

Old School Friday "The Whispers"

2011-07-22T18:42:00.005-05:00

Well, today is FRIDAY! The day is over and it is now RELAXATION time for most! I am feeling the WHISPERS today! I had no clue that the two twins, Walter and Wallace Scott were from Fort Worth Texas! Wow, you learn something new every day! The Whispers have a very long history going back to the early 60's BUT I think this group needs an Unsung episode! To learn more about the Whispers go HERE and HERE! The Whispers recently released a gospel album titled "Thankful". Wow, what you know about that!!!

This first song is so sad and always made me thing of those lost in the big city...
(Olivia) Lost and Turned Out - The Whispers

(Lets Go) All The Way - The Whispers

THIS WAS MY JAM!!!!
The Beat Goes On - The Whispers

It's A Love Thing - The Whispers

Rock Steady - The Whispers (You KNOW you was doing this ROCK dance!!!!)

And of course... Last but not least!
Lady - The Whispers

LOL! While on youtube I came across at least 5 more Whispers jams that I like but of course that is WAY too many to post here!! I got a little carried away but man you CANNOT FIND GOOD MUSIC like this today!
THAT'S RIGHT I SAID IT!!!!!

Happy Friday All!
Stay Blessed!

Regina

Old School Friday Happy Birthday Kevin Bacon!

2011-07-08T11:29:00.004-05:00

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!! It is Friday and I am feeling FOOTLOOSE! In honor of Kevin Bacon whose birthday is today (HAPPY 53rd BIRTHDAY KEVIN BACON!!!). I am posting a video from one of my favorite movies! Kevin Bacon at his best .... FootLoose movie starring Kevin Bacon, song by Kenny Loggins!

FootLoose - Kenny Loggins

Happy Friday!!
Peace & Love!!

Regina

Old School Friday Happy Father's Day Weekend!

2011-06-17T08:44:00.004-05:00

FRIDAY, FRIDAY, FRIDAY!! There is a beautiful breeze out and it is Father's Day weekend! My dad, Samuel Thomas Spencer went on to be with the Lord in 1999. My maternal grandfather, Caldwell Marion Middleton went on to be with the Lord in 1980. My paternal grandfather, Rufus E. Spencer also went on to be with the Lord in 1980 (I was not close with my paternal grandfather, but to the best of my knowledge he passed on in 1980). I pray that all of these men are Resting In Peace and are communing with the Heavenly Father.

As I have posted numerous times on my blogs, when I think of my father, the sound track is always Gil Scott-Heron most notably "Your Daddy Loves You"! When grandaddy comes to mind I always think of the song "Jesus is Love" by the Commodores! Unfortunately I have no memories that are accompanied by music when it comes to my paternal grandfather because he was hospitalized for many years and I only remember him in a hospital bed.

Today I am going to highlight songs that I am attributing to my Father and Grandfather, songs that I like to think they would sit in a swing and listen to as they relax in a cool summer breeze.

Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding

Summer Breeze - The Isley Brothers

Still Waters Run Deep - The Four Tops

Summertime - Billie Holiday

To ALL the Fathers that are still with us Have an AWESOMELY BLESSED FATHER'S DAY! Remember YOU are the EXAMPLE of manliness in some boys life, act accordingly! For those who have already gone on I pray that you are resting with the Angels (Or doing the Cupid Shuffle with Jesus!)!!

Be Blessed All!!

Hug a Father Today!

Regina

Old School Friday Gil Scott Heron Dies At 62

2011-05-27T21:33:00.004-05:00

The below post from Friday April 1, 2011 is being RE-POSTED in honor of Gil Scott Heron who died today May 27, 2011. He celebrated his 62nd birthday last month but today he took his spoken word and went home to be with the Lord. He will be missed...

April 1, 2011 - Oooo, Yeaaaaa!!! Today is Friday!! Thanking God for my very life!...and for the Beautiful weather! LOL! So for Old School Friday, I am paying homage to Gil Scott Heron who is 62 years old today! HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIL SCOTT HERON!!! Mr. Heron is an African American Poet, Author, and Musician. He often spoke, wrote and sang about the struggles of African Americans in America. His works are often controversial but always VALID! When I think of spoken word performances I always think of Gill Scott Heron first. I grew up listening to his music and still listen today. HAPPY BIRTHDAY GILL SCOTT HERON!!! Continue your fight!

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised - Gil Scott Heron

The Bottle - Gil Scott Heron

I cannot post Gil Scott Heron without posting this next song... It used to make me cry all the time. It doesn't make me cry anymore but my throat does constrict and eyes still get a little moist, but it does make me pause and think of my dad...(RIP Samuel Thomas Spencer, I Love you daddy...)
Your Daddy Loves You - Gil Scott Heron

Happy Old School Friday All!
Love on Someone today!

Old School Friday "Happy Birthday Shorty Long"

2011-05-20T08:35:00.002-05:00

HAPPY OLD SCHOOL FRIDAY!! It is an overcast, dreary Friday but the music plays on!
On this day in music history Mr. Frederick Earl Long (also known as Shorty Long) was born! Shorty Long born in Birmingham, Alabama on May 20, 1940 was an African American singer, songwriter,and producer for Motown. Shorty Long died June 29, 1969 in a boating accident.
Shorty Long is perhaps best known for his 1968 song "Here Comes The Judge". I must admit, I never knew of Shorty Long, and I always thought that FLIP WILSON actually made the song "Here Comes The Judge"! You live and you learn! Rest in Peace Shorty Long! Learn more about Shorty Long HERE!

Here Comes The Judge - Shorty Long

Function At The Junction - Shorty Long

Devil With The Blue Dress On - Shorty Long

Have an awesome weekend!
Tell someone you LOVE them & MEAN IT!

Regina

Old School Friday "Happy Birthday Stevie Wonder"

2011-05-13T14:24:00.003-05:00

HAPPY FRIDAY!! Isn’t it LOVELY, Isn’t is BEAUTIFUL!! (Yea, that is your hint!). Aside from praising God for LIFE, I am thanking God for beautiful music today. God has blessed so many with the beautiful talent of singing. He has also blessed some with the GIFT of being a singer, songwriter, and musician. Today’s Old School Friday is celebrating one of those “specially gifted” people. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Stevland Hardaway Judkins, also known as Stevland Hardaway Morris, BUT better known as STEVIE WONDER! Today Stevie Wonder is 61! Stevie Wonder, born May 13, 1950 in Saginaw Michigan, is an African American singer, songwriter, musician, producer, and instrumentalist. This musical genius has been blind since shortly after his birth but his musical gift developed far beyond expectations. Read more about Stevie Wonder HERE and HERE!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEVIE!!

My Cherie Amour (Stevie Wonder)

I'm Gonna Make You Love Me (Dianna Ross & Stevie Wonder)

This next song always reminds me of my teen years, living in Queens NY and going to Springfield Gardens High School. I had a best friend named Molina who used to come to my house and play this song every morning before school!

Ribbon In The Sky - Stevie Wonder

Have an AWESOME WEEKEND!

PEACE & LOVE

REGINA

Old School Friday "Happy Birthday Lynn Whitfield"

2011-05-06T12:36:00.003-05:00

HAPPY FRIDAY ALL!! Today is the birthday of the lovely and talented LYNN WHITFIELD! So today's Old School Friday selections are songs that were featured in movies that Ms Whitfield has been in! This woman has a very long and impressive filmography. Check out her work listing HERE!
Lynn Whitfield, an African American actress, was born Lynn Butler-Smith of Baton Rouge, Louisiana on May 6, 1953. Lynn Whitfield appeared in the 1982 film adaption of Ntozake Shange's play "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enuf". she has also appeared in movies such as Eve's Bayou, The Josephine Baker Story, Thin Line Between Love and Hate, and a host of other works. To learn more about Lynn Whitfield go HERE and HERE.

Thin Line Between Love & Hate - H-Town featuring Shirley Murdock & Roger Troutman
(From the movie Thin Line Between Love and Hate)
I prefer the original, however, I love Shirley Murdock & Roger Troutman on this version!

A Child With The Blues - Erykah Badu & Terrence Blanchard
(From the movie Eve's Bayou)

Sunday Kind of Love - Etta James
(From the movie Eve's Bayou)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Lynn Whitfield!!

HAPPY FRIDAY ALL! Tell someone you love them today!

Old School Friday "Happy Birthday Tammi Terrell & Duke Ellington"

2011-04-29T08:51:00.004-05:00

IT'S FRIDAY, IT'S FRIDAY, IT'S FRIDAY, YEAAAAA!!!! These weeks are flying by pretty fast! It feels like I just did an Old School Friday post and here I am doing another one! So, well today is the birthday of the Beautiful TAMMI TERRELL (may she Rest In Peace) as well as the Fabulous DUKE ELLINGTON! Man oh man, such talent in both of these people.

Thomasina Winifred Montgomery, also known as Tammi Terrell was gone much too soon. Terrell born April 29, 1945, was an African-American singer and song writer and was one half of some of the most BEAUTIFUL love ballad/duets of the 70's. Best known for her duets with Marvin Gaye, Tammi died March 16, 1970, from brain cancer at the tender young age of 24. Learn more about Tammi Terrell Here. TVOne's UNSUNG did an episode on Tammi Terrell, check it out HERE.

All I Do Is Think About You - Tammi Terrell (yea, I Like Stevie Wonder's version, but I LOVE Tammi's version!)

Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Tammi Terrell & Marvin Gaye

Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington, simply known as Duke Ellington, was an African-American composer, pianist, and Big Band Leader. Duke Ellington, born April 29, 1899 was a cornerstone of jazz music! The 1930's-1940's was the era of Big Band music and Ellington was certainly essential not only to Big Band swing but to the Harlem Renaissance movement! Ellington won numerous awards, including Grammys in the Jazz genre and Grammys in the composing category. Ellington was also awarded an honorary PhD from the Berklee College of Music. Duke Ellington died from lung cancer and pneumonia on May 24, 1974, he was 75 years old. Learn more about Duke Ellington HERE and HERE!
I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, Big Band Swing music! Yes, I have a Big Band play list on my phone and my computer! I also have Duke Ellington CD!

Satin Doll - Duke Ellington & His Orchestra

Take The A Train - Duke Ellington & His Orchestra

How can you hear this and NOT be a fan????? This is CLASSIC!!!!

Have an AWESOME DAY! Enjoy the day that God has given us and do something WONDERFUL with it!

Peace & Love all!

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Old School Friday "Happy Birthday Luther Vandross"

2011-04-22T08:14:00.004-05:00

Another Friday is HERE!! And it looks like it is going to be a BEAUTIFUL DAY! Wednesday was the birthday of the late, great Luther Ronzoni Vandross (May he rest in Peace)! Luther was a singer, songwriter and producer who graced this world with his presence from April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005. Luther was the smooth, velvety voice of an entire generation! he has numerous ballads and songs, too many to name here! To learn more about Luther Vandross go HERE and HERE! Enjoy the smooth sounds of ...LUTHER!

In 1980 I first fell in love with the voice of Luther Vandross as he sang with the group "Change"!
The Glow of Love - Change (Featuring Luther Vandross)

Then LUTHER went solo!! (Goodness KNOWS they don't make voices & artists like this anymore!)

Here And Now - Luther Vandross (LIVE)

A House Is Not A Home - Luther Vandross (LIVE)

Never Too Much - Luther Vandross

Have a Blessed Weekend All!
Life is Short, Tell Someone You LOVE Them Today ... AND MEAN IT!

Old School Friday "Happy Birthday Carmen McRae"

2011-04-08T08:00:00.000-05:00

Another Friday has arrived and with everything going on in the world... Tsunamis, Wars, Governmental Shut downs, I think I will take a break and PRAY and then listen to some good music!

Today is the birthday of Jazz vocalist and pianist Carmen Mercedes McCrae. Born April 8, 1920 and died November 10, 1994, she was aged 74. This is "REAL DEAL OLD SCHOOL" right here! I know most of you all DO NOT know a thing about this!! Learn more about the LEGENDARY Carmen McRae right HERE!

The Very Thought Of You - Carmen McRae

When I Fall In Love - Carmen McRae

What A Little Moonlight Can Do - Carmen McRae

RIP, Carmen McRae!

OOOOO, WEEEEEEE! Know Your History!
That ...Was ... HOT!!!!!

Old School Friday "Happy Birthday Gil Scott Heron"

2011-04-01T10:29:00.005-05:00

Oooo, Yeaaaaa!!! Today is Friday!! Thanking God for my very life!...and for the Beautiful weather! LOL! So for Old School Friday, I am paying homage to Gil Scott Heron who is 62 years old today! HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIL SCOTT HERON!!! Mr. Heron is an African American Poet, Author, and Musician. He often spoke, wrote and sang about the struggles of African Americans in America. His works are often controversial but always VALID! When I think of spoken word performances I always think of Gill Scott Heron first. I grew up listening to his music and still listen today. HAPPY BIRTHDAY GILL SCOTT HERON!!! Continue your fight!

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised - Gil Scott Heron

The Bottle - Gil Scott Heron

I cannot post Gil Scott Heron without posting this next song... It used to make me cry all the time. It doesn't make me cry anymore but my throat does constrict and eyes still get a little moist, but it does make me pause and think of my dad...(RIP Samuel Thomas Spencer, I Love you daddy...)
Your Daddy Loves You - Gil Scott Heron

Today is also the day that Marvin Gaye was shot and killed by his father (Still SMH over that one...) and since tomorrow is Marvin Gaye's birthday I am giving him an honorary mention.
What's Going On - Marvin Gaye

Happy Old School Friday All!
Love on Someone today!

Old School Friday "Happy Birthday Aretha Franklin"

2011-03-25T10:17:00.003-05:00

HAPPY FRIDAY ALL!
If you are reading this blogpost then God has obviously saw fit to give you another day of life so MAKE THE BEST OF IT! The weekend is upon us and today's Old School Friday is a birthday tribute to Aretha Franklin! (I must admit, I am NOT that big of a fan, and never really understood or cared for the self-proclaimed King and Queen status, but WHATEVER!!) Though I am not that much of a fan there are some songs that her vocals are Beautiful and Classic on! So enjoy the selections! Happy Birthday Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942)!

Sparkle - Aretha Franklin (THIS is my FAVORITE Aretha cut, I wore this album out!)

Until You Come Back To Me - Aretha Franklin

Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin

A Rose Is Still A Rose - Aretha Franklin

Happy Old School Friday!
Tell someone you love them today because tomorrow is NOT promised to us!

Peace & Love!

Old School Friday "Happy Birthday Queen Latifah"

2011-03-18T08:16:00.003-05:00

Happy Birthday to Queen Latifah! Born Dana Elaine Owens, March 18, 1970, Queen Latifah is a female rap artist. But,not only is Queen Latifah a rapper, business woman, producer, and an actress, but did you know she is also a SINGER!
Well, it is NOT Old School but today's post is dedicated to Queen Latifah! Happy Birthday Miss Dana!

One of my favorite songs from my childhood is "HARD TIMES" by the very underrated Dr, Buzzard's Original Savannah Band. she did a nice cover of the song.
Hard Times - Queen Latifah

~Of course the Original...~
Hard Times - Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band

Another one of my favorite songs from my childhood is Poetry Man by Phoebe Snow but Queen Latifah did a very good remake of the song!
Poetry Man - Queen Latifah

~You know I had to post the original~
Poetry Man - Phoebe Snow

Have an AWESOME Friday & Weekend All!!

Old School Friday "Happy Birthday Miriam Makeba"

2011-03-04T11:48:00.004-06:00

In memory of Miriam Makeba today's Old School Friday is dedicated to her. Please, Please, Please, yell me you know who she was. If not you can learn more about her HERE, HERE and HERE. GET INFORMED, THIS IS OUR HISTORY PEOPLE!!

QUICK FACTS:
Zenzile Miriam Makeba (also known as Mother or Mama Africa)
Born on 4 March 1932 in Johannesburg, South Africa
She was a South African singer and Political Civil Rights Activist
She was exiled for activist activities and for speaking out against Apartheid
In 1966 won a Grammy for Best Folk Recording
Was married to musician Hugh Masekela, and was also married to Black Panther Stokely Carmichael.
Died 10 November 2008

The history of Miriam Makeba HERE.

I have been a fan for years because my mother was a lover of music and of Black History!
Please enjoy!!

Pata Pata

Mbube (this sound familiar to you? LOL)

RIP Mama Africa! Gone but NOT at all forgotten!

Old School Friday "Money"

2011-02-11T15:01:00.003-06:00

It's Friday and for some PAY DAY! So today's Old School Friday is all about MONEY! If you have it, trying to get it, badly want it, hate to spend it, loan it, tithe it, or burn it, fact is money is a very important part of life!
Happy Friday All! Enjoy the tunes!

My favorite is the song "MONEY" from the musical Cabaret, sung by Liza Minnelli! Embedding is disabled but click on the link. Yes, you will enjoy this video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8P80A8vy9I

For The Love Of Money - O'Jays

Rich Girl - Lady Saw

Money (That's What I Want) - Barrett Strong

If you have some spend it wisely!

Old School Friday "Dr. Buzzard"

2011-02-04T16:18:00.004-06:00

Happy Friday All!
Since no theme was posted for Old School Friday I am going to go ROUGE!! These videos I post today are from a time in my childhood when I was exploring music through my mothers albums! And just so you know, these classics I post today are CURRENTLY on my phone rotation!! Good music never goes out of style! Matter of fact my mom bought some albums over for my daughter to listen to and now my 25 year old daughter be in her room BUMPING this album loud and hard!!
ENJOY!!

Cher Chez La Femme - Dr Buzzard's Original Savannah Band

Sunshower - Dr Buzzard's Original Savannah Band

Hard Times - Dr Buzzard's Original Savannah Band

Have a SAFE, WARM & HAPPY FRIDAY all!!
SMOOCHES!

Old School Friday "Traffic Jams"

2011-01-28T12:06:00.005-06:00

Friday, Friday, Friday!! A LOVELY 70 Degrees outside, a little bit of change in my pocket and I am ready to RIDE!!!!
Today's Old School Friday theme is TRAFFIC JAMS!!
THERE IS NOTHING WORSE THAN SITTING IN A TRAFFIC JAM WHEN YOU ARE TRYING TO GET SOMEWHERE... well maybe having to go to the bathroom but you are stuck in a traffic jam!
Anyway... Any time there is a traffic jam and I am sitting there 1 song always pops into my head but because of the year the song came out and because of the explicit content I will not post it here... BUT in case you are so inclined you can view it on youtube!!

#1 Traffic Jam song - Ludacris - Move BI%@H!!

This first song always reminds me of my paternal Grandmother, because she sang it all the time!! RIP Grandmother Spencer.

Hit The Road Jack - Ray Charles

Low Rider - WAR

Happy Friday All!!!

Old School Friday "It's Cold Outside"

2011-01-21T08:07:00.000-06:00

It's FRIDAY!! And it's COLD OUTSIDE! I think the only time I really mind being single is on those really cold nights...
But I have my secret TYRESE fetish to keep me warm........
DAMN........ this dude makes me ........ SMILE!

What Am I Gonna Do? - Tyrese

Sweet Lady - Tyrese

Signs of Love Making - Tyrese

Now if that didn't warm you up then nothing will!!!!

Old School Friday "Not Another Sad Love Song"

2011-01-14T08:00:00.001-06:00

FRIDAY, FRIDAY, FRIDAY!!!! I love when a plan comes together! It just so happens that I have a break from childcare today so I am happy!! Of course my happy mood is in direct contrast to the theme for today, which is “Not Another Sad Love Song”. Today's theme is explained as, "for the brokenhearted. Your mission is to choose a song that helps you deal with a heartache. The saddest most pathetic and depressing, break-up song your heart can imagine ".

So for the purpose of this theme I will alter my mood a little bit and post videos fitting of this theme....But then it is back to ENJOYING my childcare free Friday!!

Nothing Compares To You - Sinead O'Connor

and yes, because I love me some Marvin Gaye...
Here, My Dear - Marvin Gaye

And for the sheer nostalgia...
Too Much, Too Little, Too Late - Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams

Peace & Love All!!

Old School Friday - The Late Great Teena Marie!

2011-01-07T07:30:00.000-06:00

Happy Old School Friday!!!!!
We have made it through the first full week of 2011! WHEW...Deep sigh.

But alas, Near the end of 2010, on December 26th, 2010 to be exact, we lost one of the most beautiful voices of my era. Mary Christine Brockert better known to her fans as "Teena Marie or Lady T" was found dead by her daughter Alia Rose on Sunday Morning, the day after Christmas and also the day after Alia's birthday. She was 54 and STILL commanded an audience!! Rest In Peace Teena Marie... today's Old School Friday is dedicated to you!

There are SO MANY HITS of Lady T's that I grew up with, and that I could post but I do not want to post the regular stuff that people always hear. Even though the commercial songs made her a hit in the music biz like, Square Biz, Fire & Desire, Lover Girl and Oh LaLaLa. But I think I'll post some of the other songs we do not hear often... ENJOY!

My FAVORITE Rick & Teena duet is...

Happy - Teena Marie & Rick James

Once & Future Dream - Teena Marie & Rick James

We've Got To Stop (meeting like this) - Teena Marie & Ronnie McNeir

and to bring it home, a special impromptu performance!!(minutes 1:38-5:16)
Oh Baby Baby - Teena Marie & Howard Hewitt cover the Smokey Robinson classic!

Mary Christine Brockert, Teena Marie, Lady T

(March 5, 1956 – December 26, 2010)
May you rest in peace... Gone but Not Forgotten.

Peace & Love All!

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Old School Friday - Christmas Time Is Here!!!

2010-12-24T08:20:00.000-06:00

Happy, Happy, Friday Everybody!!! Tomorrow is the big day! The one that almost EVERY child (and me) wait all year for! Tomorrow is CHRISTMAS!!!!
The past 3 weeks I have posted Christmas songs but it all has been leading up to this final Christmas songs post.

I have a LOT of Christmas songs that I LOVE, some that I LIKE and some that I hate but today I am posting my ALL-TIME FAVORITE CHRISTMAS SONGS! These songs are in rotation the entire holiday season, so enjoy!

1. This Christmas - Donny Hathaway

2. Let It Snow - Boys 2 Men

3. Christmas Time Is Here - Vince Guaraldi Trio

4. That Spirit Of Christmas - Ray Charles

Everyone enjoy your Christmas tomorrow! Remember that JESUS is the "real" reason for the season! Be Blessed!

From my Family to your Family... MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Old School Friday - A Rocking Christmas!

2010-12-17T07:57:00.006-06:00

Happy Friday Friends!!
Another Friday and Another Week Closer to CHRISTMAS!!!! Are you ready for the festivities??
Are your gifts all bought and wrapped? I am WAAAAYYYY done with buying stuff. At this point whoever don't have a gift, will not get a gift but I still LOVE YOU! But the money has run out! So now I have to wrap, and wrap, and wrap...
So I need music to get me through this wrapping job! To get the body moving, there is nothing better than ROCK & ROLL! So lets go!!!!!!!!

Run, Run, Rudolph - Chuck Berry

Rockin Around The Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee

Jingle Bell Rock - Bobby Helms

Okay, so here is your start to your ROCKING CHRISTMAS!!! Get those gifts wrapped! ~SMOOCHES!~

Old School Friday - Jesus Is The Reason For The Season

2010-12-10T13:31:00.003-06:00

Happy Friday All!!
Christmas time is "almost" here!! This is hands down my favorite Holiday! But people tend to get carried away with commercialism. Don't get caught up in all the hype because JESUS is the reason for the season!!!!

The Real Meaning of Christmas - Linus

Jesus Is The Reason - Kirk Franklin & The Family

The Night That Christ Was Born - Kirk Franklin & The Family

Have a Great Weekend!

Old School Friday "The Many Looks of Santa Baby"

2010-12-03T09:57:00.004-06:00

Well, here we go!!! The first Friday of DECEMBER! WOW! Where did the time go??? It is time to start the count down to CHRISTMAS! So that means CHRISTMAS MUSIC!!!!
So let's get it popping!!!!

It don't get ANY better than this...
Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt (RIP) (don't really like the remix portion but the pictures are FABULOUS!)

OTHERS HAVE TRIED (AND FAILED!!!!) But hey everyone has their own preference... So YOU decide!

Santa Baby - Madonna

Santa Baby - Taylor Swift (I actually like this countrified version!)

Santa Baby - Miss Piggy

Santa Baby - RuPaul (ROFLMAO!! Yes, RUPAUL!)

HAHAHHAHHAHA!!! Others also have done it. Like Shakira, Pussycat Dolls (too scandalous to post!), Kylie Minogue, Sugababes, Brittney Spears, and others!

BUT for me EARTHA KITT did it best (Even in her older years!)!

Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt (WOW 2006!, Get It Lady!)

santa baby
Uploaded by kitt71. - Explore more music videos.

Well, Happy Friday All!

Old School Friday! Randoms

2010-11-12T08:00:00.001-06:00

Another Friday and it is time for the weekend. Tonight I am relaxing and reflecting because tomorrow is my 44th Birthday!

So sit back with me and enjoy the music, the way it was meant to be enjoyed!

~Smooches!~

Over and Over - The Delfonics

Baby, I'm For Real - The Originals

The Bells - The Originals

The Love We Had - The Dells

And do not for a moment think that only men held it down musically...
Yes, I'm Ready - Barbara Mason

Happy Friday!!

Old School Friday "My 80's"

2010-11-05T08:17:00.004-05:00

GOOD MORNING and HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!
It is my favorite day of the week AND I am happy because it is also Daylight Savings weekend. I will turn back my clock an hour on Sunday and ENJOY the extra hour!!! It is also getting a little cool out so add a nice warm comforter to that extra hour and it is almost like heaven!! Ohh Yea!!
So let's get to some music! I have a birthday coming up next week and I have been thinking about all the fun I really had in the 80's! The songs that I am featuring are the one's that are not on the "I LOVE THE 80's" show, BUT you KNOW you loved these jams!! ENJOY!!

Touch Me (All Night Long) - Wish & Fonda Rae

Over Like A Fat Rat - Fonda Rae

Searching To Find The One - Unlimited Touch

Do It To The Music - Raw Silk

Have a GREAT WEEKEND!! Don't forget to TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK an hour on Sunday!
~SMOOCHES~

Old School Friday "Movies"!

2010-10-22T09:38:00.003-05:00

Happy Friday All!!
The weekend is upon us and I feel a major movie weekend coming on! I think tonight I will start out with some classic Blaxploitation movies! I have got to watch "Claudine", then "A Piece Of The Action" and move on to "Let's Do It Again". I may even through in Sparkle.
So since I am doing black movies, my Old School Friday has to match up! Enjoy!

Let's Do It Again - The Staple Singers

The Makings Of You - Gladys Knight & The Pips (LOL! This is in rotation on my Blackberry!)

Piece Of The Action - Mavis Staples

Giving Him Something He Can Feel - Sparkle

Well, Happy Friday All, I have movies to watch!
PEACE, LOVE and SOUL!

Old School Friday "Heatwave"

2010-10-15T07:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Old School Friday everyone!
Thank God for the weekend! Theses weeks are getting longer and longer, so I need to get all I can out of my weekends! So let's kick it off with some good Old School Music!!

I recently watch Unsung *HEATWAVE*. Let me tell you there were things that I had no clue about in reference to the group Heatwave. If you are not watch UNSUNG on TVOne then you are certainly missing out. Unsung gives us the history of and the behind the scenes stuff on some of our favorite musical groups and personalities. The majority of the groups and singers highlighted by TVOne's Unsung are the ones that did not go as far or as high as we (the listening public) thought they should. The stories are often times sad or tragic, but very entrancing. I have missed quite a few of them because I very rarely watch TV and often forget what is coming on that I wanted to see. So I finally got smart and set the DVR (since I am paying ridiculous prices for the service!) so that when I am not bogged down with school work or Childcare obligations I can sit back, relax, and check it out. Check your local listings for TVOne's Unsung!

Okay, on to the music! HEATWAVE!!

Even though people say that "Always & Forever" was Heatwave's best ballad, My ALL TIME FAVORITE Heatwave ballad is "Mind Blowing Decisions"!

Mind Blowing Decisions - Heatwave

Boogie Nights - Heatwave

Girls - Heatwave

Always & Forever - Heatwave

{*side note* - The organ player Rod Temperton is an English songwriter who went on to write and compose songs for Rufus & Chaka Khan, Tamia, Quincey Jones, Donna Summer, Patti Austin and many, many more. But perhaps Temperton is most known for his work with Michael Jackson, most notably the "Off The Wall" & "Thriller" albums.}

Well, folks ... There you have it, HEATWAVE!!

Have a Fabulous weekend!

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Old School Friday "Old Versus New"

2010-09-24T05:14:00.005-05:00

Happy Old School Friday Ladies and Gents!!!
Some songs are good but then you find out that the version you know is NOT the original and you are like WOW because the original is AWESOME!! Some originals are superior and it makes me wonder why we do not hear more of the original music... Don't get me wrong I like a good remake as much as the next person BUT I would LOVE to hear more original works OLD & NEW! Remakes are BIG business, and there are SOOOO MANY but I'll just highlight three.
So for today's edition of OLD SCHOOL FRIDAY, I am posting the OLD versus the NEW! YOU BE THE JUDGE ..... Who did it best???

I Do Love You - Billy Stewart

I Do Love You - GQ

Slow Jam - Midnight Starr

Slow Jam - Usher & Monica

If You Don't Know Me By Now - Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes

If You Don't Know Me By Now - Simply Red

Well, there you have it! The OLD versus the NEW! What say you??

~Smooches!~
Regina

Old School Friday "RIP MaLinda Sapp" (REPOST)

2010-09-10T07:43:00.005-05:00

Friday is the end of the week and the beginning of the weekend and this crossover into weekend always signifies MUSIC for me!! This is usually an awesome time especially since I LOVE MUSIC! However today's Old School Friday post I am dedicating to Dr. MaLinda Sapp, a licensed psychologist, licensed professional counselor, college professor, as well as manager and wife of 18 years of gospel singer Marvin Sapp. Dr. MaLinda Sapp age 43 died on Thursday (9/9/10) due to complications of colon cancer. I send my sincere condolences and prayers up for the Sapp family. Dr, MaLinda leaves behind a husband, Marvin Sapp and three children, Marvin II (age 16), Mikaila (age 13), and Madisson (age 11).

Marvin Sapp's album "Thirsty" is his best selling solo project to date and gave us the hit song "Never Would Have Made It" and the album has also won Sapp 7 Gospel Stellar Awards. Though I absolutely LOVE the song "NEVER WOULD HAVE MADE IT" and I love the album "Thirsty", that is not my favorite Marvin Sapp song. My favorite from Marvin Sapp is his album "Diary of a Psalmist". If you have never heard the album "Diary of a Psalmist" I suggest you get it, play it, get your cry on, get your praise on and watch God MOVE!
I have lots of Sapp Favorites and below are a few of them all dedicated to DR. MALINDA SAPP ... RIP Dr. MaLinda Sapp, rest well, you will be missed ...

I Need Thee - Marvin Sapp

We Worship You Today - Marvin Sapp

Praise Him In Advance - Marvin Sapp

You Are God Alone - Marvin Sapp

The Best In Me - Marvin Sapp

Be Blessed All & Tell Someone that You LOVE Them!
~Smooches!~

Old School Friday "Let's Relax & Unwind!"

2010-09-03T12:09:00.004-05:00

My, my, my! It has been a very long week! Time to kick back and relax... you know sip on something smooth and soothing!
While you are relaxing you MOST DEFINITELY need some tunes so I posted this JUST FOR YOU!
HAPPY OLD SCHOOL FRIDAY!!!!

I've Got Love On My Mind - Natalie Cole

Inseparable - Natalie Cole

Float On - The Floaters

Shining Star - The Manhattans

For The Good Times - Al Green

Happy Old School Friday Everyone!!
Enjoy the extended weekend! Be Good To Yourself & Each Other!
~Smooches!~

Old School Friday "Isley Brothers!"

2010-08-13T12:22:00.003-05:00

I woke up this morning in an Isley Brothers mood. I think maybe I heard a Isley Brother's song before I drifted off to sleep or something because I woke bobbing my head to an Isley song! So here is a few of my favorite Isley hits! So SET SAIL WITH ME!! ENJOY!!!

Summer Breeze -

For The Love Of You -

Voyage To Atlantis -

Don't Say Good Night -

This is just the top of the iceberg! I think I'll spend a few more hours on Youtube!!

Have a GREAT WEEKEND ALL!!!!!
~SMOOCHES!~

Old School Friday "Al Jarreau"

2010-07-23T08:48:00.003-05:00

I heard this morning that Al Jarreau was hospitalized in a France hospital with breathing problems, read more about it HERE. Grammy Award winning Jazz vocalist Al Jarreau is in the middle of a European tour and got sick prior to a concert Thursday night. Al Jarreau, aged 70 has a string of albums spanning from 1975 - 2009 as well as a 7 Grammy Awards. Al Jarreau has won Grammies in the Pop, Jazz & R & B categories! Al Jarreau is also the voice behind the opening theme from one of my favorite TV shows "Moonlighting". A very impressive artist with an equally impressive record in the music business. For more on Al Jarreau visit his website HERE.
So today's Old School Friday is all about Mr Al Jarreau! ENJOY!!

We're In This Love Together - Al Jarreau

Moonlighting (TV series opening)- Al Jarreau

After All - Al Jarreau

Take 5 - Al Jarreau & Kurt Elling

Happy Old School Friday everyone!
Stay Safe & Be Blessed!
~Smooches~

Old School Friday "The Spinners"

2010-07-16T15:01:00.003-05:00

Happy Friday Everyone! It has been a very long week so I need some classic OLD SCHOOL to relax me!
Who better to relax with than the SPINNERS!

Love Don't Love Nobody

Could It Be I'm Falling In Love

Mighty Love

It's A Shame

Working My Way back To You

Have an AWESOME weekend!
**Smooches**

Old School Friday "HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHEF!"

2010-06-25T13:50:00.003-05:00

Happy Old School Friday!!!!! Today is a special day... My oldest daughter is a quarter of a century old!!! I put it that way because she keeps saying she is old because she's almost 30!! SMDH! That Girl is CRAZY!!!!!
With today being the one year anniversary of the death of Michael Jackson I may be the ONLY ONE who feels this way BUT I AM SICK of all the MJ videos and songs! The radio station is playing ALL MICHAEL, ALL DAY and they started at midnight! Every video on facebook is a MJ video...I am about to barf. He is being played more now than when he was alive. SMDH!
So anyway I wanted to play some other good music! A few songs from that fabulous year 1985!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHEF!!!!! 25 is a very good year!!

Happy Birthday

I Feel For You - Chaka Khan

The Rhythm Of The Night - Debarge

You're The Inspiration - Chicago

Old School Friday "1966 - My Birth Year"

2010-05-21T09:27:00.003-05:00

Good Morning friends! Happy Old School Friday! Today I decided to feature music from the year I was born! The songs below were among the Top 100 for 1966! Yes, indeed 1966 was a FABULOUS year! ENJOY!

Don't Mess With Bill - The Marvelettes

Beauty Is Only Skin Deep - The Temptations

Wild Thing - The Troggs

I'm Your Puppet - James & Bobby Purify

These Boots Are Made For Walking - Nancy Sinatra

So you see, the year I was born was full of awesome music and I have a very DIVERSE love for music!

Happy Old School Friday &
Keep Rocking!!

Happy Birthday Stevie Wonder

2010-05-14T09:08:00.004-05:00

I would be remiss if I did not give a shout out to Stevland Hardaway Judkins (AKA) Stevland Hardaway Morris (AKA) Little Stevie Wonder (AKA) STEVIE WONDER!
Yes today Stevie Wonder is 60 years old! Born May 13, 1950 in Detroit Michigan and blind almost from birth who would have ever guessed the he would become the musical GENIUS we all know and love today!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Stevie Wonder! You are the spotlight artist for today's Old School Friday!

Knocks Me Off My Feet - Stevie Wonder

Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing - Stevie Wonder

Living For The City - Stevie Wonder

Happy Birthday Stevie Wonder &
Happy Old School Friday Everyone!!

RIP Lena Horne, an Icon

2010-05-10T10:13:00.006-05:00

Over this past weekend a LEGEND passed away. On Sunday 5/9/10, Lena Horn died at the age of 92. Born, Lena Mary Calhoun Horne on June 30, 1917 in Brooklyn, New York she was an Entertainer, A Singer, a Dancer and an Activist in the Civil Rights Movement.

Ms Horne had parts in films such as "Stormy Weather", "Cabin In The Sky" and "The Wiz" as well as starring in her own Broadway show "Lena Horne: The Lady & Her Music".
Ms Horne was an Emmy Nominee and a Tony Award Nominee and she was the winner of an NAACP Award.

At a time in history when Black people were not aloud simple basic freedoms Ms Horne was helping to clear the way for black entertainers who would come after her.
Rest In Peace Lena Horne! We appreciate what you did and you will not be forgotten!

Lena Horne 1917-2010

Lena Horne - Stormy Weather

Lena Horne - If You Believe

We are not promised tomorrow, so make today count!

Where Is Today's Musical Talent?

2010-04-30T12:10:00.005-05:00

Listening to the radio is such a big disappointment! Most of the stuff you hear on "urban" stations is garbage! But then the stations that supposedly play the best in old and new R&B are peddling the same stuff over and over. There are so many artist from the past that I NEVER hear on the radio.
so I decided to take a minute and spotlight a few of the female artist who I think are VERY UNDERRATED in the music industry.

MELBA MOORE - Lean On Me

MINNIE RIPPERTON - Loving You

BRENDA HOLLOWAY - Every Little Bit Hurts

STEPHANIE MILLS - Never Knew Love Like This Before

PATRICE RUSHEN - Remind Me

VESTA - Congratulations

MIKI HOWARD - Live Under New Management

Wow!!! Can you believe this list?? And these women NEVER really got the Acclaim, Notoriety, Fame, or Respect that they deserved! A SIN & A SHAME!!!

The list can go on for days! Where is the talent of today's generation? There is nothing out there on this level! People we are in a sad, sad, state of affairs when it comes to music!
What do you think?

Stormy Weather & Trouble Man's Marvin Gaye

2010-04-02T14:13:00.001-05:00

Happy Friday All!
It is a rainy and dreary day here in Texas. The weather mirrors my mood musically today. My music mood is dark and stormy today. Today is the birthday of one my favorite musical artist, Mr. Marvin Gay"e" (He added the "e" to his name in his teen years). Being a lover of Old School Music means not just loving the music but understanding the artists of those times. For the black community the 60's & 70's were troubling times politically, racially and economically but one of the few places where black people excelled was musically. The 60's & 70's brought forth some of the BEST musical artists and hits of not only that time but for ALL time.
Marvin Gaye was one of those UNFORGETTABLE artists. He was an African - American singer, songwriter with a 3 octave vocal range! Unfortunately Marvin Gaye Jr was fatally shot by his father Marvin Gay Sr on April 1, 1984, one day before his 45th Birthday. Marvin had a voice that oozed sexuality and sensuality as evident in musical hits like "Come Get To This" & "Lets Get It On". He also lent his voice to the ongoing struggle of black people of that era as evident in hits like "Mercy, Mercy Me" & "Inner City Blues". But his voice was also an outlet that was more personal. Music was his escape from a troubling, hurtful and hateful life as evident in hits like "If I Should Die Tonight", "Stubborn Kind Of Fellow" & "Here My Dear". Marvin Gaye was a product of child abuse, Religious Zealousness, and hatred from his father.
According to trutv.com:

"Living with father was something like living with a king, a very peculiar, changeable, cruel and all-powerful king," Marvin Gaye told biographer Ritz. "You were supposed to tip-toe around his moods. You were supposed to do anything to win his favor. I never did. Even though winning his love was the ultimate goal of my childhood, I defied him. I hated his attitude... If it wasn't for mother, who was always there to console me and praise my singing, I think I would have been one of those child suicides you read about in the papers."
Marvin Gaye had the love of his mother but his father and he had a terrible, volatile and hateful relationship.

According to Alberta Gay (mother of Marvin jr.) & Jeanne Gay (sister of Marvin jr) (via trutv.com):

Alberta Gay said, "My husband never wanted Marvin, and he never liked him. He used to say that he didn't think he was really his child. I told him that was nonsense. He knew Marvin was his. But for some reason he didn't love Marvin and, what worse, he didn't want me to love Marvin either. Marvin wasn't very old before he understood that."
Jeanne Gay said, "From the time he was 7 until he became a teenager, Marvin's life at home consisted of a series of brutal whippings."

His personal demons were further metastasized by drug addiction, porn addiction and paranoia. This formed Marvin Gaye into the troubled soul that we knew and loved. I just finished reading "the Life and Tragic Death of Motown's Marvin Gaye" on trutv.com. I had read most of this story before but it was still a very interesting read. Marvin Gaye is on my phone, mp3 and computer play-list and nothing that I read about his personal life and trials will change that. He would have been 71 years old today had he lived. He was indeed a very troubled soul, a prolific and very talented artist. He is sorely missed...

Rest In Peace, Marvin Pentz Gay Jr (Marvin Gaye) April 2, 1939 - April 1, 1984

Trouble Man - Marvin Gaye

Come Get To This - Marvin Gaye

If I Should Die Tonight - Marvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye Jr & Marvin Gay Sr - Interview

Still Missed Today...

Old School Friday #96 ~Ron Banks & The Dramatics~

2010-03-05T15:08:00.009-06:00

Happy Friday Everyone! Welcome to Regina's Old School Friday Spot! The music was taking over my other blog so I felt it was only fitting that Old School Friday get it's own place!!
I did some running around today and am late posting but when I got back home I heard the disturbing news that Ronald Dean Banks the founding member of the 70's hit group "The Dramatics" died of a heart attack. He was 58 at the time of his death and was said to be in good health. Very sad and tragic...
So for me Today's theme is "Ron Banks & The Dramatics"

I do not often deviate from the chosen theme but today I think it is only fitting that I honor Ron Banks and the Dramatics for Old School Friday. Rest In Peace Ron Banks...Ronald Dean Banks - 1951-2010

Ms Grapevine and MsMarvalus have teamed up to create a meme titled Old School Friday. To join in the Old School Friday Fun go HERE for guidelines. We have lost A LOT of our Old School Colleagues so if I mistakenly removed you please let me know! Here are the other OSF Participants:

- Electronic Village -Pam - -

- Ms Grapevine -Nordette - CCG --

- Dallassouth - Regina -

MsMarvalus - Clnmike - Vivrant Thing

- SJP -Thembi - D Spot -

-Pop Art Diva - - MsLadyDeborah -

Hey You! Get Off My Mountain - The Dramatics

What You See Is What You Get - The Dramatics

Dramatics - Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get
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~Be Blessed~

Old School Friday #95 ~If I Could Sing...~!

2010-02-19T12:08:00.005-06:00

Happy Friday Everyone! Welcome to Regina's Old School Friday Spot! The music was taking over my other blog so I felt it was only fitting that Old School Friday get it's own place!!
I never really wanted to be a singer, the thought just never crossed my mind. BUT what if I could sing?
Today's theme is "If I Could Sing, I'd Want To Sound Like...!!"

I'm interested to see what my fellow OSFers post for this theme...

- Electronic Village -Pam - -

- Ms Grapevine -Nordette - CCG --

- Dallassouth - Regina -

MsMarvalus - Clnmike - Vivrant Thing

- SJP -Thembi - D Spot -

-Pop Art Diva - - MsLadyDeborah -

Back in the mid 80's when I first became saved I used to listen to this woman sing for hours. The depth, strength and feeling in her voice is unmatched!
Awesome God - Helen Baylor

This was another favorite artist of my in the 80's. This was one of my favorite songs back then and it still is now!
What Should I Do - Tramaine Hawkins

Have An AWESOME Weekend!

Old School Friday #94 ~Best Song From A Movie~

2010-02-11T22:14:00.000-06:00

Happy Friday Everyone! Welcome to Regina's Old School Friday Spot! The music was taking over my other blog so I felt it was only fitting that Old School Friday get it's own place!!
Today is a WET, SLUSHY and SNOWY day but it's a good day for music (Then again all days are good days for music)!!
Today's theme should be interesting BUT hard!!! MOVIES, MOVIES, MOVIES! Everyone knows that besides good acting and hopefully a good plot any good movie worth it's weight in salty, buttery, greasy popcorn needs to have a good soundtrack! Well that drives today's theme!
Today's theme is "Best Song From a Movie!!"

My family and I watch an OVER-ABUNDANCE of movies so this theme was EXTREMELY difficult! I was you-tubing for hours!!

- Electronic Village -Pam - -

- Ms Grapevine - - CCG --

- Dallassouth - Regina -

MsMarvalus - Clnmike - Vivrant Thing

- SJP -Thembi - D Spot -

-Pop Art Diva - - MsLadyDeborah -

From the movie CLAUDINE which is hands down one of my favorite movies!
The Makings Of You - Gladys Night

I am not a fan of Spike Lee or his movies but this is one of my favorite songs.
From Mo Betta Blues.
Harlem Blues - Cynda Williams

Another favorite movie of mine is ARMAGEDDON! I love Aerosmith, I love Steven Tyler & I definitely love Bruce Willis, so this next video is a no brainer.
I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing - Aerosmith

Well there you have it some of my favorite movie songs! Not bad for a snowy Friday! Guess tonight will be MOVIE NIGHT!
Oh I would be remiss if I did not give honor where honor is due so before I go in honor of Black History Month, from the classic movie STORMY WEATHER it's not a song but one of the BEST movie scenes ever..
The Nicholas Brothers in Stormy Weather

Hope the Old School Friday Police don't get me!!!!!!!!!!
Love Ya'll!

Old School Friday #93 ~They Can't Talk But They Sure Can Sing~!

2010-02-05T09:02:00.000-06:00

Happy Friday Everyone! Welcome to Regina's Old School Friday Spot! The music was taking over my other blog so I felt it was only fitting that Old School Friday get it's own place!!
Today is a bright sunshiny day and a good day for music (Then again all days a re good days for music)!!
Today's theme should be interesting BUT hard!!! Ever see a singer do an interview and you say to yourself, "What they hell did he/she say? And what is he/she talking about?" Well that drives today's theme!
Today's theme is "They Can't Talk But They Sure Can Sing"!

Ms Grapevine and MsMarvalus have teamed up to create a meme titled Old School Friday. To join in the Old School Friday Fun go HERE for guidelines. Here are the other OSF Participants:

- Electronic Village -Pam - pprscribe -

- Ms Grapevine - Pirouette -- Vérité Parlant

-Marty - irie gal --Hagar's Daughter - Lisa C

- DP - Dallassouth - - -

- Regina - MsMarvalus - Clnmike - Vivrant Thing

-AJ - Sharon - RevvyRev - Prof. PC - Invisible Woman

-- Cooper - SJP -Bria - BklynQueen 86 - -

- From the Battlefield - Thembi - D Spot - Malcolm -

-Pop Art Diva - Pjazzypar - MsLadyDeborah -

At the end of the second video check out Michel'le talking with Don Cornelius...

Michel'le Toussaint was signed to Eazy E's record label (Ruthless Records) in the late 80's. She dated Dr. Dre (they have a son together) and she also dated Suge Knight (they have a daughter together).

Michel'le - Something In My Heart

Michel'le - No More Lies

Have an AWESOME weekend!!

Old School Friday #92 ~Let's Get Busy~!

2010-01-29T09:54:00.000-06:00

Happy Friday Everyone! Welcome to Regina's Old School Friday Spot! The music was taking over my other blog so I felt it was only fitting that Old School Friday get it's own place!!
Today is a rainy dreary day BUT it is ALWAYS a good day for music!!
Today's theme was one that was a little confusing because it can go many different ways. My first thought was about Love Making (ooohhhh yyyeeaaaa) but frankly I am not in the mood for any slow love making songs right now! I want some energy so I went with DANCE HALL!!!
Today's theme is "LET'S GET BUSY"!

Ms Grapevine and MsMarvalus have teamed up to create a meme titled Old School Friday. To join in the Old School Friday Fun go HERE for guidelines. Here are the other OSF Participants:

- Electronic Village -Pam - pprscribe -

- Ms Grapevine - Pirouette -- Vérité Parlant

-Marty - irie gal --Hagar's Daughter - Lisa C

- DP - Dallassouth - - -

- Regina - MsMarvalus - Clnmike - Vivrant Thing

-AJ - Sharon - RevvyRev - Prof. PC - Invisible Woman

-- Cooper - SJP -Bria - BklynQueen 86 - Hey Shae -

- From the Battlefield - Thembi - D Spot - Malcolm -

-Pop Art Diva - Pjazzypar - MsLadyDeborah -

(It's not OLD SCHOOL but it gets the job done!)

Get Busy - Sean Paul

Have a Great Day People!!

Old School Friday #91 ~Gone But Not Forgotten~!

2009-12-04T09:08:00.000-06:00

Happy Friday Everyone! Welcome to Regina's Old School Friday Spot! The music was taking over my other blog so I felt it was only fitting that Old School Friday get it's own place!!
Today is a lovely day for music but then again EVERY DAY is a lovely day for music!!
Today's theme is "GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN"!
You know, every now and then a voice comes along that is so melodious and so beautiful that it just gets stuck in your head and everytime you hear it you get instant beautiful memories! Well, for today's featured artists that is what I get, good memories whenever I hear these two beautiful voices. One is OLD school and one not so old, but both are Gone But Not Forgotten...

Ms Grapevine and MsMarvalus have teamed up to create a meme titled Old School Friday. To join in the Old School Friday Fun go HERE for guidelines. Here are the other OSF Participants:

- Electronic Village -Pam - pprscribe -

- Ms Grapevine - Pirouette -- Vérité Parlant

-Marty - irie gal --Hagar's Daughter - Lisa C

- DP - Dallassouth - - The Connoisseur -

- Regina - MsMarvalus - Clnmike - Vivrant Thing

-AJ - Sharon - RevvyRev - Prof. PC - Invisible Woman

-- Cooper - SJP -Bria - BklynQueen 86 - Hey Shae -

- From the Battlefield - Thembi - D Spot - Malcolm -

-Pop Art Diva - Pjazzypar - MsLadyDeborah -

This first lady has one of the most beautiful voices and unmatched talent I have ever heard. Her voice sounds effortless and reminds me of my childhood!
Poetry Man - Phoebe Snow

This next young lady had a beautiful voice and had talent untapped. She was gone much too soon...
The One I Gave My Heart To - Aaliyah

Miss You - Aaliyah

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Happy Friday! Make Today Count...

Old School Friday #90 ~I Had A Crush On~!

2009-11-20T11:21:00.000-06:00

I remember being young, having a bunch of pictures on my wall that I cut out of the Word Up & Right On Magazines! Playing my cassette tapes until they popped, buying cassette tape singles (Yep they used to have cassette tape singles!). I also remember having a mean crush on one or two singers. Besides my OBVIOUS crush on fellow Scorpio "Ronnie Devoe(Ronald Boyd Devoe Jr.)" of New Edition & BBD, hmmm! Time for Old School Friday!!
Today's Old School Friday Theme is:

"I Had A Crush On!!!"

Ms Grapevine and MsMarvalus have teamed up to create a meme titled Old School Friday. To join in the Old School Friday Fun go HERE for guidelines. Here are the other OSF Participants:

- Electronic Village -Pam - pprscribe -

- Ms Grapevine - Pirouette -- Vérité Parlant

-Marty - irie gal --Hagar's Daughter - Lisa C

- DP - Dallassouth - - The Connoisseur -

- Regina - MsMarvalus - Clnmike - Vivrant Thing

-AJ - Sharon - RevvyRev - Prof. PC - Invisible Woman

-- Cooper - SJP -Bria - BklynQueen 86 - Hey Shae -

- From the Battlefield - Thembi - D Spot - Malcolm -

-Pop Art Diva - Pjazzypar - MsLadyDeborah -

Yep, Believe it or not I had a crush on Big Daddy Kane!!
Aint No Half Steppin' - Big Daddy Kane

Cause I Can Do It Right - Big Daddy Kane

But I had an even bigger crush on Eric B!! Yea, I know that Rakim was the voice and lyrical genius of this duo but there was just something about Eric B that I was crazy about... Eric B is on the cut! Eric B make em clap to this!!!

Eric B Is President - Eric B & Rakim

NOW THAT'S OLD SCHOOL!!!

Old School Friday #89 ~Songs That Inspire~!

2009-11-06T16:10:00.000-06:00

It is Friday and it has been a very difficult week for my family, but a worse week for the families who lost loved ones. There are no words that can take away the pain of a death, but my spirit cries for those that are lost and for those suffering a loss.
Time for Old School Friday. Music to soothe the soul. Today's theme is a hard on in spite of life's tragedies but we must move on, right?
Today's Old School Friday Theme is:

"Songs That Inspire"

Ms Grapevine and MsMarvalus have teamed up to create a meme titled Old School Friday. To join in the Old School Friday Fun go HERE for guidelines. Here are the other OSF Participants:

- Electronic Village -Pam - pprscribe -

- Ms Grapevine - Pirouette -- Vérité Parlant

-Marty - irie gal --Hagar's Daughter - Lisa C

- DP - Dallassouth - - The Connoisseur -

- Regina - MsMarvalus - Clnmike - Vivrant Thing

-AJ - Sharon - RevvyRev - Prof. PC - Invisible Woman

-- Cooper - SJP -Bria - BklynQueen 86 - Hey Shae -

- From the Battlefield - Thembi - D Spot - Malcolm -

-Pop Art Diva - Pjazzypar - MsLadyDeborah -

I love this song, but coupled with this video it not only makes me want to be a better person but it makes me want to be a better HUMAN BEING.

Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood - Nina Simone

I woke up with this song on my heart this morning...
Always - Jason Champion

Have a great weekend!
Tell someone that you love them today, tomorrow is not promised!

Old School Friday #88 ~Songs That Make Me Smile~!

2009-10-30T10:55:00.000-05:00

It is Friday again!! Get Your Smile On!!
Time for Old School Friday! The time of the week when I get to roam around the Internet and listen to good music! I LOVE MUSIC!! So Old School Friday is the height of my week. This weeks theme appears to be an easy one in a way because a lot of songs make me smile BUT that is the problem and what makes this theme hard, a LOT of songs make me smile!!! But I'll try to contain myself!!
Today's Old School Friday Theme is:

"Songs That Make Me Smile"

Ms Grapevine and MsMarvalus have teamed up to create a meme titled Old School Friday. To join in the Old School Friday Fun go HERE for guidelines. Here are the other OSF Participants:

- Electronic Village -Pam - pprscribe -

- Ms Grapevine - Pirouette -- Vérité Parlant

-Marty - irie gal --Hagar's Daughter - Lisa C

- DP - Dallassouth - - The Connoisseur -

- Regina - MsMarvalus - Clnmike - Vivrant Thing

-AJ - Sharon - RevvyRev - Prof. PC - Invisible Woman

-- Cooper - SJP -Bria - BklynQueen 86 - Hey Shae -

- From the Battlefield - Thembi - D Spot - Malcolm -

-Pop Art Diva - Pjazzypar - MsLadyDeborah -

For me my childhood was great and a lot of the music from the 70's makes me smile because those songs remind me of what a great childhood had! So here are a few songs that make me smile!

Rock The Boat - The Hues Corporation (1974)

Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas (1974)

Lean On Me - Bill Whithers (1972)

Notable mentions (I try to contain myself to 3 videos but these need to be mentioned)!!
Pick Up The Pieces - Average White Band (1975)
Band On The Run - Paul McCartney & Wings (1973)
Silly Love Songs - Paul McCartney & Wings (1976)

You Can't Knock The 70's!!
Have a great weekend!

Old School Friday #87 ~Sade'~!

2009-10-23T04:53:00.000-05:00

It is Friday again!! THE WEEKEND IS UPON US!!
Time for Old School Friday! The time of the week when I get to roam around the Internet and listen to good music! I LOVE MUSIC!! So Old School Friday is the height of my week. I have waited for this theme F-O-R-E-V-E-R!!! This woman has a voice that reminds me of walking along a beach at sunset with tears in your eyes, sad and mourning unrequited love, BUT then you look up and your true love is walking towards you!!!! Her voice makes you want to break out the incense, candles and wine...
Today's Old School Friday Theme is:

"SADE"

Ms Grapevine and MsMarvalus have teamed up to create a meme titled Old School Friday. To join in the Old School Friday Fun go HERE for guidelines. Here are the other OSF Participants:

- Electronic Village -Pam - pprscribe -

- Ms Grapevine - Pirouette -Quick - Vérité Parlant

-Marty - irie gal -Mahogany -Hagar's Daughter - Lisa C

- DP - Dallassouth - - The Connoisseur -

- Regina - MsMarvalus - Clnmike - Vivrant Thing

-AJ - Sharon - RevvyRev - Prof. PC - Invisible Woman

-- Cooper - SJP -Bria - BklynQueen 86 - Hey Shae -

- From the Battlefield - Thembi - D Spot - Malcolm -

-Pop Art Diva - Pjazzypar - MsLadyDeborah -

No Ordinary Love - Sade'

Cherry Pie - Sade'

Love Is Stronger Than Pride - Sade'

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Old School Friday #86 Songs I Detest, But Know All The Words!

2009-10-16T11:06:00.000-05:00

"Songs I Detest...But Know Every Word To!!"

Ms Grapevine and MsMarvalus have teamed up to create a meme titled Old School Friday. To join in the Old School Friday Fun go HERE for guidelines. Here are the other OSF Participants:

- Electronic Village -Pam - pprscribe -

- Ms Grapevine - Pirouette -Quick - Vérité Parlant

-Marty - irie gal -Mahogany -Hagar's Daughter - Lisa C

- DP - Dallassouth - - The Connoisseur -

- Regina - MsMarvalus - Clnmike - Vivrant Thing

-AJ - Sharon - RevvyRev - Prof. PC - Invisible Woman

-- Cooper - SJP -Bria - BklynQueen 86 - Hey Shae -

- From the Battlefield - Thembi - D Spot - Malcolm -

-Pop Art Diva - Pjazzypar - MsLadyDeborah -

This is NOT old school but I absolutely HATE this song but I know all the words...

Just A Friend - Biz Markie

I also HATE this song...

Night And Day - Al B Sure

Happy Old School Friday!!

Old School Friday #85 Freshman Year Of High School!

2009-10-08T23:29:00.000-05:00

It is Friday again!! THE WEEKEND IS UPON US!!
Time for Old School Friday! The time of the week when I get to roam around the Internet and listen to good music! I LOVE MUSIC!! So Old School Friday is the height of my week. The year was 1981! The place was Springfield Gardens High School in Jamaica, Queens NY! Oh, Yea!!
Today's Old School Friday Theme is:

"Freshman Year Of High School!!"

Ms Grapevine and MsMarvalus have teamed up to create a meme titled Old School Friday. To join in the Old School Friday Fun go HERE for guidelines. Here are the other OSF Participants:

- Electronic Village -Pam - pprscribe -

- Ms Grapevine - Pirouette -Quick - Vérité Parlant

-Marty - irie gal -Mahogany -Hagar's Daughter - Lisa C

- DP - Dallassouth - - The Connoisseur -

- Regina - MsMarvalus - Clnmike - Vivrant Thing

-AJ - Sharon - RevvyRev - Prof. PC - Invisible Woman

-- Cooper - SJP -Bria - BklynQueen 86 - Hey Shae -

- From the Battlefield - Thembi - D Spot - Malcolm -

-Pop Art Diva - Pjazzypar - MsLadyDeborah -

Another One Bites The Dust - Queen

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A Woman Needs Love - Ray Parker Jr.

RAY PARKER JR - A Woman Needs Love
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Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield

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Happy Old School Friday!!