HAPPY FRIDAY ALL!!! I was trolling the internet and found out that tomorrow (8/18/12) is Nona Hendryx birthday! You may know her from being one third of the hit group LaBelle from the 70's. She also had a solo singing career. I was not a big fan of her solo music because she was too much of a Rocker girl for me but the talent is unmistakable!
In The Ghetto - Nona Hendryx
Why Should I Cry - Nona Hendryx
Can I Speak To You Before You Go To Hollywood - LaBelle
I have not done an Old School Friday post in a while. But since I recently finished school I have been catching up with my UNSUNG episodes on the DVR. Let me just say that I absolutely LOVE Unsung because some of these groups are classic and timeless and definitely Unsung. However when I watch Unsung I often get teary, heavy hearted, and emotional to see how the enemy has used and abused these people. Make no mistakes PRIDE and GREED are tricks of the Devil. Give the enemy NO foot hole, because He can slide in and devastate your life, steal your joy, and taint your gift! If you are not firmly rooted and grounded in God you will be deceived and lost in the music business.
Check out what UNSUNG has going on for the sixth season HERE!
BUT, Moving on to some good old school music. There is no set theme just some favorite artists from recent Unsung episodes. (That means I may jump from decade to decade!)
As you can see from the songs I posted I am partial to the Atlantic Starr group configuration which included Sharon Bryant. Though Secret Lovers and Always were major hits I felt they were more commercial hits and I personally preferred the sound of Sharon Bryant over the sound of Barbara Weathers who was lead vocals on those two later songs. Which is why Secret Lovers and Always are not featured here.
I have not done an Old School Friday post in a few weeks, so I figured today was a good day for one! YES, I KNOW TODAY IS NOT FRIDAY!!! That is just a technicality! ANY DAY is a god day for music! Actually, late last night I was watching the television show "UNSUNG" and the show was spotlighting the incomparable Ms. Angela Bofill. This Cuban and Puerto Rican born percussionists, musician, and songstress suffered to debilitating strokes and is still full of love and life. I think there is no better person to showcase, what an amazing story and amazing woman! So, yea, I just had to feature her today! If you have no clue who Angela Bofill is find out more about her HERE and HERE!
So today I spotlight Ms. Angela Bofill!
I Try - Angela Bofill
I'm On Your Side - Angela Bofill (The 80's at it's BEST)
Man, FRIDAY, AT LAST!! Yesterday was the birthday of none other than his Purple Majesty "PRINCE Rogers Nelson"! OoooohhhhhLALA!!! Yes sir, I am a Prince fan and have been since the late 70's! Prince helped me find LOVE!!! Prince, born Prince Rogers Nelson on June 7, 1958, is a musician, composer, singer, songwriter ....uh calling him an actor is questionable (You know you watched Purple Rain, Under The Cherry Moon, and Graffiti Bridge, LOL!)! But we over look his bad acting, and his eccentricity, because we ABSOLUTELY LOVE his singing!! I was working in a group home for people with developmental issues on Farmers Blvd in queens NY. I was about 16-17 and dating a guy named Jake who was a coworker and also in the Army. I thought I was grown and I knew I was in love!! I actually was NOT in love with Jake, I was in love with the IDEA of being in love! For that I blame Prince!! When the clients went to bed I used to sit in a chair on the fire escape and play this one Prince song over and over on my Sony Walkman. That song was "ADORE"! And even though I had a boyfriend downstairs who was flirting with all our coworkers, who hated me because I was dating Jake, I wanted to spend time alone with Prince crooning in my ears! My mind was not on Jake, my mind was a million miles away dreaming of the day when I would find a love who would say to me ...
Until the end of time, I'll be there for you You own my heart and mind, I TRULY ADORE you. If God one day struck me blind, Your beauty I'd still see, Loves to weak to define Just what you mean to me......
Yep, while I had the boyfriend who was the envy of my coworkers, I was dreaming of something deeper, better, MORE! Happy Old School Friday! Happy Birthday, Prince!! Thank you for years of musical enjoyment and for awakening a desire for true love in me! To learn more about Prince go HERE, and HERE! (I know that Prince absolutely hates YouTube but I will try to post videos anyway and hope I don't get a cease and desist order!)
I had this picture hanging on my wall when I was younger!
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!!
Another week has come and gone and I pray that you were productive this week and successful in reaching your weekly goals! Now it is time for the weekend. Some relaxation, some entertainment, or just some good music!!
Today would have been the 71 birthday of Nick Ashford. Nick Ashford native of Fairfield, South Carolina, was one half of the power writing, producing , and singing duo of Ashford and Simpson. This power husband and wife team were active in the music business from 1964-2011! Ashford and Simpson wrote hits for people like Chaka Khan, Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, Teddy Pendergrass, and Amy Winehouse, as well as writing a slew of Motown Hits. Ashford and Simpson also sang their own hits such as "Solid", "Is It Still Good To Ya", "It Seems To Hang On" and others. Ashford and Simpson have written numerous songs for television series, and movie soundtracks. Nick Ashford died August 22, 2011 from complications of throat cancer. He leaves behind, wife Valerie and two daughters. Rest In Peace Nick Ashford, your phenomenal contribution to the world will never be forgotten! Find out more about Nick Ashford HERE and HERE.
HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!! Yes, This is Old School Friday but since it is also Friday the 13th, I have decided to go a different route. I purposely waited until evening time to get you in the mood!! I am going to post some trailers from a few of my favorite scary movies! (By the way I was born on Friday the 13th ..... explains a lot doesn't it?!?!) Enjoy! Mwhuahahahah
I have not done an Old School Friday post in a few weeks, so I figured today was a good day for one! YES, I KNOW TODAY IS NOT FRIDAY!!! That is just a technicality! ANY DAY is a god day for music! Actually, late last night I was watching the television show "UNSUNG" and the show was spotlighting the incomparable Ms. Angela Bofill. This Cuban and Puerto Rican born percussionists, musician, and songstress suffered to debilitating strokes and is still full of love and life. I think there is no better person to showcase, what an amazing story and amazing woman! So, yea, I just had to feature her today! If you have no clue who Angela Bofill is find out more about her HERE and HERE!
Man, FRIDAY, AT LAST!! Yesterday was the birthday of none other than his Purple Majesty "PRINCE Rogers Nelson"! OoooohhhhhLALA!!! Yes sir, I am a Prince fan and have been since the late 70's! Prince helped me find LOVE!!! Prince, born Prince Rogers Nelson on June 7, 1958, is a musician, composer, singer, songwriter ....uh calling him an actor is questionable (You know you watched Purple Rain, Under The Cherry Moon, and Graffiti Bridge, LOL!)! But we over look his bad acting, and his eccentricity, because we ABSOLUTELY LOVE his singing!!
I was working in a group home for people with developmental issues on Farmers Blvd in queens NY. I was about 16-17 and dating a guy named Jake who was a coworker and also in the Army. I thought I was grown and I knew I was in love!! I actually was NOT in love with Jake, I was in love with the IDEA of being in love! For that I blame Prince!! When the clients went to bed I used to sit in a chair on the fire escape and play this one Prince song over and over on my Sony Walkman. That song was "ADORE"! And even though I had a boyfriend downstairs who was flirting with all our coworkers, who hated me because I was dating Jake, I wanted to spend time alone with Prince crooning in my ears! My mind was not on Jake, my mind was a million miles away dreaming of the day when I would find a love who would say to me ...
