Wednesday, October 8th
basement jukebox
Betty Harris, “Nearer to You” (written and produced by Allen Toussaint), 1967
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other day, Oak Park, Illinois
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jazz/blues/rock/classical/gospel/more
Category: soul
2025
Saturday, August 2nd
basement jukebox
Arlene Bell & The Kenyattas, “There’s Something Wrong With You,” 1977
2025
Friday, February 21st
passings
Jerry Butler, singer, songwriter, producer, musician, politician, December 8, 1939-February 20, 2025
“For Your Precious Love” (J. Butler, A. Brooks, R. Brooks), 1958
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“Only the Strong Survive” (J. Butler, K. Gamble, L. Huff), 1969
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“Ain’t Understanding Mellow” (H. Talbert, H. Polk) with Brenda Lee Eager, live (TV show), 1970s
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“Let It Be Me” (P. Delanoë, Gilbert Bécaud) with Betty Everett, live (TV show), 2000)
2024
Friday, February 16th
two takes
“Just As Long as We’re in Love” (Terry Callier, Larry Wade)
Terry Callier, 1972
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The Dells, 1972
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2023
Saturday, December 9th
sounds of Chicago
Jerry Butler (1939-), “What’s So Good About It (You’re My Baby),” 1972
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2023
Tuesday, April 4th
basement jukebox
Bobby Womack (1944-2014), “Across 110th Street” (B. Womack, J. J. Johnson), 1973
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2023
Saturday, February 18th
sounds of Chicago
Charles Stepney [1931-1976, producer, arranger, songwriter, musician]: Out of the Shadows (2022)
Episode 1
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Episode 2
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Episode 3
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Episode 4
2023
Wednesday, February 8th
basement jukebox
Ann Nesby (with Al Green), “Put It on Paper” (A. Nesby, et al.), 2002
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2022
Friday, April 1st
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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2022
Saturday, February 12th
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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