Atlantic release ‘Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway’ featuring ‘Where Is the Love’ (1972)
‘Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway‘ feat. ‘Where Is the Love’ is a duet album released on May 6, 1972 by Atlantic.
This week In Soul Artists 18/52
Roberta Flack, Bill Withers, Joan Armatrading, The Isley Brothers, Ray Charles, Ben E. King, The Neville Brothers, Patti Labelle, Dionne Warwick, Destiny's Child, Childish Gambino, Snoop Dogg
Me:nu Du Jour Mar. 1 (EN.FR.ES)
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Pink Floyd, Genesis, Roberta Flack, Beck, Aerosmith, Elvis Presley, Cranberries, Sam Cooke, Sarah Vaughan, Everly Brothers, Solange We Celebrate Roger Daltrey, Harry Belafonte, Burning…
Me:nu Du Jour February 10 (EN.FR.ES)
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Norah Jones, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Keb'Mo, Beach Boys, Kanye West, Blur, Carole King, Van Halen, The Divine Comedy, Ornette Coleman, Public Enemy We…
Happy Birthday Roberta Flack. ‘Sophisticated Lady’
This day (February 10, 1939), in Black Mountain, North Carolina,, is born Roberta Flack an American singer, songwriter and musician. (more…)
This week In ’70s Throwback’ 06/52
Carole King’s "You’ve Got a Friend" from *Tapestry* is a heartfelt expression of unwavering support, with an unadorned intimacy that earned her a Grammy, while James Taylor’s smoother take topped the Billboard charts. Diana Ross’s "Love Hangover" dazzles with its duality, shifting from a subdued soul ballad to a disco anthem, securing her a number-one hit and cementing its dancefloor appeal. Meanwhile, Johnny Cash’s rendition of "Ring of Fire" remains iconic, combining mariachi-inspired horns with raw passion, a hallmark of country music’s cinematic edge.
Chicago’s "Colour My World" charms with its flute solo and simplicity, contrasting their signature brass-heavy style, and the Bee Gees’ falsetto-driven "Too Much Heaven" strikes an ethereal yet polished chord. Jethro Tull’s "Songs from the Wood" blends vivid folklore with rock precision, while Seals and Crofts’ "Hummingbird" adds a spiritual layer to ’70s soft rock. Diana Ross’s playful "Love Hangover" and Al Kooper’s blues exchange in "Get Some Dollars" shine for their unique dynamics, and Skid Row’s "Unco-Up Showband Blues" showcases young Gary Moore’s edgy guitar work in a bold, unpolished fashion.
This week In Soul Artists 06/52
Whitney Houston’s "You Give Good Love" introduced her voice with a restrained elegance, aiming for niche resonance while hinting at her potential; charting high on the Billboard Hot 100 and securing love from black music audiences, it balanced strategy and intimacy. Similarly, "Love Hangover" by Diana Ross shifted between sultry balladry and disco dynamism, earning chart-topping success and decades-long adaptability but leaving some critics debating its cohesion.
Ray Charles’s "I Can’t Stop Loving You" reimagined a country classic with orchestral grandeur, winning Grammys and broad appeal, while Kanye West’s "All Falls Down" spun reflections on materialism into a polished hit, powered by Syleena Johnson’s warm vocals. D’Angelo’s "Lady" stood out for its understated neo-soul charm, and Luther Vandross’s "Take You Out" showcased his timeless delivery, balancing R&B tradition with contemporary flair.
This week In ’80s Throwback’ Videos 06/52
Van Halen's "She's the Woman" bridges 2012 and the '70s with Eddie’s inventive guitar work and David Lee Roth’s charismatic but patchy vocals. Meanwhile, Metallica's "Creeping Death," driven by its thrash energy and iconic “Die Die Die!” chant, thrives as a live staple while turning biblical narrative into an arena anthem. Soundgarden's "Spoonman" melds gritty spoon solos with shifting time signatures, showcasing their experimental edge.
Aerosmith’s "Walk This Way" pairs Perry’s swaggering riff with Tyler’s playful storytelling, earning new life in their Run-DMC collaboration. Pantera’s "Walk" delivers a no-nonsense, riff-heavy punch with Anselmo’s confrontational lyrics, cementing its place in metal history. Guns N' Roses’ "Civil War" critiques human conflict with emotional gravity, blending haunting whistling and sharp lyrics into a sprawling rock statement.
Happy Birthday Sadao Watanabe. ‘Tanjoubi Omedetou, Mister’
This day (February 1, 1933), in Utsunomiya, Japan, is born Sadao Watanabe,a Japanese jazz alto & sopranino saxophonist and flutist. (more…)
We remember Donny Hathaway. ‘Donny, A Song For You’
This day (January 13, 1979), in New York City, died Donny Edward Hathaway, an American soul singer-songwriter and musician. (more…)
Me:nu Du Jour December 28 (EN.FR.ES)
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To John Legend, Bill Evans, Joe Lovano, Woody Shaw We Celebrate John Legend, Lemmy, Dennis Wilson, Lonnie Liston Smith, Freddie King, Michel Petrucciani We Watch…
This week In Soul Artists 52/52
Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Prince, Curtis Mayfield, The Pointer Sisters, Barry White, John Legend, The Neville Brothers, Billy Ocean, Aretha Franklin, Frankie Valli, Roberta Flack, Nnenna Freelon
Me:nu Du Jour December 13 (EN.FR.ES)
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This week In Soul Artists 50/52
Rufus Thomas, Bobby Womack, Otis Redding, D'Angelo, Gladys Knight, Sam Cooke, Donna Summer, Eartha Kitt, Bettye LaVette, Roberta Flack, Peabo Bryson, Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Luther Vandross, Nancy Wilson
Roberta Flack releases her sixth album : ‘Blue Lights in the Basement’ featuring ‘The Closer I Get to You’ with Donny Hathaway (1977)
Roberta Flack‘s ‘Blue Lights in the Basement’ is her sixth studio album released on December 13, 1977 by Atlantic.
Me:nu Du Jour November 18 (EN.FR.ES)
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Eric Clapton, Erykah Badu, Joni Mitchell, Roberta Flack, Metallica, The Jam, Buffalo Springfield, Beyoncé, Joan Jett, Robbie Williams, U2, Nirvana, Belle And Sebastian, LL…
Atlantic publish Roberta Flack’s third album : ‘Quiet Fire’ (1971)
Roberta Flack‘s ‘Quiet Fire’ is her third studio album released in November 1971 by Atlantic.
Me:nu Du Jour October 6 (EN.FR.ES)
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Joni Mitchell, Lionel Richie, Paul Simon, Oasis, Genesis, King Crimson, Glenn Miller, Anoushka Shankar, Kelela, Manu Chao We Celebrate Amalia Rodrigues, Ginger Baker We…