259: “My Girl” by Rahsaan Roland Kirk

February 10, 2012 Leave a comment

Yeah, but can he play the clarinet and tuba simultaneously?Just go on and move your back side with some finesse and debonair to a classic rendition of The Temptations’ “My Girl” from Blacknuss (1971), by the great Rahsaan Roland Kirk.

That’s right. Blacknuss. Get used to it. The color AND the spelling. Sucka.

Happy Friday, and enjoy!!

Song: My Girl
Artist: Rahsaan Roland Kirk
Album: Blacknuss
Label: Rhino Atlantic
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114: “I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)” by Aretha Franklin

November 16, 2010 Leave a comment

Just wait until I open my mouth.This song sounds as fresh and authentic as the day it was recorded.  Not sure what else I can add to this one…

Okay…

I’d leave my wife and family for Aretha Franklin if she told me to in a song.  She’s only 68.  I think we could make it work.  I’d miss you, wife and family.

Enjoy some early Aretha (1967).

Song: I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)
Artist: Aretha Franklin
Album: 30 Greatest Hits
Label: Rhino Atlantic
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46: “Oh Lord Don’t Let Them Drop That Atomic Bomb On Me” by Charles Mingus

August 28, 2010 Leave a comment

He wore a raspberry beret.It’s a simple request, really.

Charles Mingus (on vocals and piano) from Oh Yeah in 1962, with Rahsaan Roland Kirk on sax.

Sing it like you mean it, Charlie.

Enjoy.

Song: Oh Lord Don’t Let Them Drop That Atomic Bomb On Me
Artist: Charles Mingus
Album: Oh Yeah
Label: Rhino Atlantic
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