Lou Rawls

Lou Rawls records his debut album : ‘Stormy Monday’ a.k.a. ‘I’d Rather Drink Muddy Water’ with the Les McCann trio (1962)

Lou Rawls' 'Stormy Monday' is his debut album also known as 'I'd Rather Drink Muddy Water' recorded on February 5–12, 1962, with the Les McCann trio and released the same...

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We remember Lou Rawls. ‘We’ll Never Find Another Voice Like Yours’

This day (January 6, 2006), in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., died Louis Allen 'Lou' Rawls , an American soul, jazz, and blues singe.Tracklist : 1 . Lou Rawls – See You...

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Lou Rawls sings at Newport Jazz (1991)

August 18, 1991 - Lou Rawls sings at "Newport Jazz Festival" in Newport, RI

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Lou Rawls ‘croons’ in Holland (1989)

July 16, 1989 - Lou Rawls sings for the first time in Holland at the "North Sea Jazz Festival" at the Congressgebouw in The Hague, The Netherlands

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Aretha Franklin & Lou Rawls entertain the White House (1994)

June 20, 1994 - Aretha Franklin is with Lou Rawls plus Les McCann at the White House in Washington, DC to tape a special TV program for Public Television.

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Philadelphia International release Lou Rawls’ ‘All Things in Time’ (1976)

Lou Rawls' 'All Things in Time' is an album released on June 7, 1976 by Philadelphia International.Track Listing : 1.You'Re The One (Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff) - 05:19 . 2.You'Ll...

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 01/52

How well do you know the music of Daft Punk & Pharrell Williams, D'Angelo & David Sanborn, Trombone Shorty & Cyril Neville, Dave Matthews & Trey Anastasio, Peter Gabriel, Natalie...

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This week In Soul 01/52

How well do you know the music of Gladys Knight & The Pips, Aretha Franklin & Lou Rawls, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Booker T. & The MG'S, Edwin Starr, James Brown,...

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This week In Male Balladeers 01/52

How well do you know the music of Harry Nilsson, Alex Turner, Lou Rawls, Elvis Costello, Townes Van Zandt, Michael Stipe, Ed Sheeran, George Benson, Smokey Robinson, Bobby 'Blue' Bland,...

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Singing With Aretha Franklin

Dennis Edwards & Ronald Isley, Luther Vandross, Smokey Robinson, Lou Rawls, The Blues Brothers , Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, George Michael, Michael Mcdonald, Annie Lennox, Mariah Carey, Keith Richards &...

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 25/52

Diana Ross & Lionel Richie, Cyndi Lauper & Patti Labelle, Aretha Franklin & Lou Rawls, Fiona Apple & The Roots, Marianne Faithfull & Bill Frisell, Rosanne Cash & Ry Cooder,...

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This week In Soul Artists 25/52

Bobby Blue Bland, Aretha Franklin, Lou Rawls, Stevie Wonder, Joss Stone, Jill Scott, The Roots, Wyclef Jean, Beyoncé, Trombone Shorty, Orleans Avenue, Bobby Brown, The Neville Brothers, Clarence Clemons, Billy...

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This week In ’70s Throwback’ 23/52

Cat Stevens, Roxy Music, Queen, Journey, Bob Marley, The Cars, Mink DeVille, Robert Palmer, Boz Scaggs, Lou Rawls, Earth, Wind, Fire, Tom Jones

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°112 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Shaggy, Sounds Of Blackness, Johnny Gill, Lil' Kim, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Ms. Lauryn Hill, M People, Gabrielle, Imani...

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 06/52

How well do you know the music of Angélique Kidjo and Buddy Guy's rendition of Hendrix's "Voodoo Child" blends Beninese vocal finesse with emotive guitar riffs, striking a balance between...

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This week In Soul Artists 06/52

How well do you know the music of Whitney Houston’s "You Give Good Love" introduced her voice with a restrained elegance, aiming for niche resonance while hinting at her potential;...

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This week In Male Balladeers 06/52

How well do you know the music of Lenny Kravitz's "Dancin' Til Dawn" leans on his funk and rock roots, carried by his multi-instrumental talents and Lenny Pickett's sultry saxophone,...

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Stones Throw publish ‘Donuts,’ J Dilla’s second album (2006)

J Dilla's 'Donuts' is his second (and final during his lifetime) studio album released on February 7, 2006 by Stones Throw Records.Track Listing : 1.Donuts (Outro) (J Dilla) - 00:11...

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On TV today, the ‘4th American Music Awards’ (1977)

January 31, 1977 - Electric Light Orchestra, The Jackson 5, Glen Campbell, Helen Reddy & Lou Rawls. They all perform at the 4th American Music Awards, broadcasted live on ABC

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Sam Cooke records his tenth album : ‘Twistin’ the Night Away’ for RCA (1961)

Sam Cooke's 'Twistin' the Night Away' is his tenth studio album (and one of his most successful) recorded on January 30, 1961 and released in April 1962 by RCATrack Listing...

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