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Friday, April 29, 2011

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

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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Friday, April 8, 2011

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!!!!!

Friday, July 23, 2010

Old School Friday "Al Jarreau"

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~

Friday, October 23, 2009

Old School Friday #87 ~Sade'~!

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:

- Ms Grapevine - Pirouette -Quick -

-Marty - iriegal -Mahogany -Hagar's Daughter - Lisa C

- DP - Dallassouth - - The Connoisseur -

- Regina - MsMarvalus - Clnmike - Vivrant Thing

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



-Pop Art Diva - Pjazzypar - MsLadyDeborah -

No Ordinary Love - Sade'


Cherry Pie - Sade'


Love Is Stronger Than Pride - Sade'


HAPPY FRIDAY!