Professor Eddy

A rare groove that I really enjoy is 'To prove my love' from Ned Doheny (born in 1948 in Los Angeles): “Sampling would make his music accessible to a succession of hip-hop and rap artists. One of his songs, “To Prove My Love”, would become an underground dance hit in England and a seminal influence in the world of house music.” (Quote: Ned Doheny Official Site ) Thanks to DJ Spinna for the inspiration! Picture: Arjan Benning .  Tracklist: Curtis Lundy – Never Gonna Let You Go (1985) Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 ‎– Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) (1970) Norma Jenkins – Coward's Way Out (1973) Jon Lucien – Motherland (1975) The Ambassadors ‎– Ain't Got The Love Of One Girl (On My Mind) [Scratchandsniffs Extended Re-Rub] (1969) Richard Evans – Capricorn Rising (1979) Willie ‘Beaver’ Hale – Groove On (1980) The Meters – The Look Of Love (1969) Cal Tjader - Cucho Frito Man (1969) Francisco Aguabella – Desire (1977) The Armada Orchestra – P...

This 30th edition of ‘ Groovy, sexy & soulful ’ only contains classic soul from the seventies and early eighties. One of the tracks is ‘Heavy fallin’ out’ by The Stylistics: “After the Spinners and the O'Jays, the Stylistics were the leading Philly soul group produced by Thom Bell. During the early '70s, the band had 12 straight Top Ten hits, including "You Are Everything," "Betcha by Golly, Wow," "I'm Stone in Love With You," "Break Up to Make Up," and "You Make Me Feel Brand New." Of all their peers, the Stylistics were one of the smoothest and sweetest soul groups of their era. All of their hits were ballads, graced by the soaring falsetto of Russell Thompkins, Jr. and the lush yet graceful productions of Bell, which helped make the Stylistics one of the most successful soul groups of the first half of the '70s.“ (Quote: Allmusic.com ). Enjoy the classic soul edition of ‘ Groovy, sexy & soulful ’ ! Pict...

Taylor LaShae R&B songs (mostly) from the pre-disco era (1958-1978), when you had to put a coin in the jukebox to hear the latest hits. It was before disco broke loose (after the success of 'Saturday Night Fever') and discotheques were all over the place. The songs were about high school love and holding hands, with only a little sexual innuendo here and there. The classic ‘Will you love me tomorrow’, composed by Gerry Coffin and Carole King, and sung by The Shirelles, contains the line ‘the magic of your sigh’, for instance. The song is about respecting a woman after the act of love. These mere two lines sum up the impact that two people can have on each other's feelings. 'Tonight with words unspoken,' sings the narrator. 'You say that I'm the only one.' Words unspoken? She is vulnerable, perhaps kidding herself, and she knows it: she is wishing for the best. Another epic track I selected is the ultra dynamic ‘Tell him’ from The Exciters: ...

Put on your disco pants and listen to Angela Bofill, for instance. “Bronx native Angela Bofill sang with Ricardo Morrero & the Group and the Dance Theater of Harlem chorus before her 1978 debut. With her strong, distinctive alto, she has carved a niche as an outstanding interpreter of soul ballads. Between 1978 and 1984, Bofill had consistent success on the R&B charts, with six albums making the Top 40 (five of which made the Top 100 on the pop charts as well), including two, Angel of the Night (1979) and Too Tough (1983), that made the Top Ten. During this period, she also placed seven singles in the R&B Top 40, with "Too Tough" making the Top Ten. Bofill's career cooled off after 1984, but she returned to the R&B charts with Intuition (1988), I Wanna Love Somebody (1993), and Love in Slow Motion (1996).“ (Quote: Allmusic.com ). Enjoy! Pictures: This Fashion Is Mine Tracklist: Brownstone – I Can't Tell You Why (1994) The Fatback Band – I F...