Old School Friday "Happy Birthday Lynn Whitfield"

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 Carmen McRae"

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 Queen Latifah"

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! Randoms

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"

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~