passings
William “Poogie” Hart, January 7, 1945–July 14, 2022, singer, songwriter
Delfonics (WPH, lead vocals), “La-La (Means I Love You),” (W. Hart, T. Bell), 1968
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this morning, Copper Harbor, Michigan (Lake Superior)
what’s new
Usher, live, Washington, D.C., 6/30/22
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like nobody else
James Booker (1939-1983, piano, vocals), “True” (L. Cottrell, D. Albert), live, Montreux, Switzerland, 1978
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yesterday, Oak Park, Ill.
what’s new
Thee Sinseers, live (“What’s His Name,” “Hold On,” “Lovin’ You,” “There Must Be Something”), Los Angeles, published 5/2/22
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basement jukebox
Ray Charles (193–2004, vocals, piano), “I Don’t Need No Doctor” (N. Ashford, V. Simpson, J. Armstead), 1966
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sounds of New York
Amber Mark, live, New York, published 1/31/22
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basement jukebox
Tyrone Davis (1938-2005), “Can I Change My Mind,” 1968
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Ann Peebles (1947-), “I’m Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down,” 1973
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O. V. Wright (1939-1980), “A Nickel and a Nail,” 1971
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Nina Simone (1933-2003), “Come On Back, Jack,” 1961
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Roy Montrell (1928-1979), “(Every Time I Hear) That Mellow Saxophone,” 1956
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passings
Syl Johnson, singer, songwriter, musician, producer, July 1, 1936–February 6, 2022
“Different Strokes,” 1967
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“Is It Because I’m Black” (S. Johnson, et al.), 1969
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“Take Me to the River” (A. Green, M. Hodges), 1975
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