Old School Friday - REAL R&B DIVAS!!

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!
I was looking at some so called R&B singers of this era and I was getting frustratred so you KNOW what I did.....
I had to post some REAL R&B SONGSTRESSES!!!!!
Don't get mad younger generation... y'all just don't have what it takes! SORRY!

Say You Love Me - Patti Austin (1977)


I Got Love On My Mind - Natalie Cole (1978)


Inseparable - Natalie Cole (1978)


Lean On Me - Melba Moore (1975)


I'm On Your Side - Angela Bofill (1983)


Do You Still Love Me - Meli'sa Morgan (1985)



Pillow Talk - Sylvia (1973) Sylvia did in this ONE song what artists like Rihanna & Beyonce try to do in their entire career AND Sylvia did it FULLY CLOTHED! Y'all better recognize!!


Nothing but talent here! Okay! I'll stop here because I can go all night with this but you get my point!!!
LOVE AND RESPECT THE CLASSICS!!!

Keep It Smooth!
Regina

Old School Friday "RIP Donna Summer"

Happy Friday All!  This is the end of a long work week for some, the end of a tiring week for me, and time to slip into relaxation mode.  Unfortunately yesterday was the passing of a music icon.  Donna Summer, the Queen of Disco sadly succumbed to cancer on Thursday, May 17, 2012.

Donna Summer, born LaDonna Adrian Gaines (December 31, 1948- May 17, 2012), received numerous awards such as 5 Grammy Awards, 6 American Music Awards, an NAACP Award, and many more.  Donna summer set the 70's disco era on fire with hits like, "Love To Love You Baby", "Hot Stuff", and "Bad Girls".  Her music was part of the soundtrack of my life, so I dedicate today's Old School Friday to Ms Donna Summer!!  Rest In Peace Donna Summer, you will be missed!  To learn more about Donna Summer go HERE, HERE, and HERE.




















Happy Friday All!
Regina

Old School Friday - Karen Carpenter

Happy Friday!!  Today is the birthday of Karen Anne Carpenter.  Karen Carpenter was a Caucasian American, singer and drummer, she was also the female half of the singing sibling duo "The Carpenters".  Karen was born on March 2, 1950 in New Haven Connecticut and she died on February 4, 1983 in Downey, California from heart failure.  Karen's heart failure was a direct result of her long time fight with anorexia nervosa.  She was 32 years old when she died.  Karen along with her brother Richard, had several major hits in the 1970's, such as "We've Only Just Begun" and "Close To You".  In the early 1970's the Carpenters received two Grammy Awards.  To learn more about Karen Carpenter go HERE and HERE.

We've Only Just Begun - The Carpenters


Close To You - The Carpenters


Superstar - The Carpenters


Though this last song was a mild hit for the Carpenters it was a bigger hit by Luther Vandross.

Superstar - Luther Vandross


Be Blessed Today!
Regina

Old School Friday "Happy Birthday Roberta Flack"

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

Happy Old School Friday "Chic"

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 - Tavares

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 #88 ~Songs That Make Me Smile~!

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 - iriegal --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!