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Funkin' into Friday with "The Blues" by Tony! Toni! Toné!
#soul #funkyfriday #funk #1990smusic #RaphaelSaadiq #neosoul #music #newjackswing
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TmG...
#soul #funkyfriday #funk #1990smusic #RaphaelSaadiq #neosoul #music #newjackswing
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TmG...
Tony! Toni! Toné! - The Blues
YouTube video by koollatter
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February 6, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Funkin' into Friday with "The Blues" by Tony! Toni! Toné!
#soul #funkyfriday #funk #1990smusic #RaphaelSaadiq #neosoul #music #newjackswing
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TmG...
#soul #funkyfriday #funk #1990smusic #RaphaelSaadiq #neosoul #music #newjackswing
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TmG...
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Earth, Wind & Fire - Got to Get You Into My Life (Audio)
YouTube video by EarthWindandFireVEVO
youtu.be
February 6, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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The Pips were not just a typical group of background singers. They often had their own lines that were different from Gladys’, and often in response to Gladys. Their high energy synchronized steps were also a big part of the show.
Read more at the link below.
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Read more at the link below.
lorried.substack.com/p/i-love-gla...
I love Gladys Knight, but lets talk about the Pips
William Guest, Edward Patten, and Bubba Knight.🕺🏽🕺🏽🕺🏽
lorried.substack.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:17 PM
The Pips were not just a typical group of background singers. They often had their own lines that were different from Gladys’, and often in response to Gladys. Their high energy synchronized steps were also a big part of the show.
Read more at the link below.
lorried.substack.com/p/i-love-gla...
Read more at the link below.
lorried.substack.com/p/i-love-gla...
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Nina Simone was inspired to write the song after the death of her friend Lorraine Hansberry, playwright of 'A Raisin in the Sun', the first show on Broadway written by an African-American woman.
#BlackHistoryMonth
Read more at the link below.
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Nina Simone was inspired to write the song after the death of her friend Lorraine Hansberry, playwright of 'A Raisin in the Sun', the first show on Broadway written by an African-American woman.
#BlackHistoryMonth
Read more at the link below.
lorried.substack.com/p/this-weeks...
This Week's "Oldie But Goodie": “To Be Young, Gifted and Black"
“There’s a world waiting for you. Yours is the quest that’s just begun."🎶
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February 2, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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Nina Simone was inspired to write the song after the death of her friend Lorraine Hansberry, playwright of 'A Raisin in the Sun', the first show on Broadway written by an African-American woman.
#BlackHistoryMonth
Read more at the link below.
lorried.substack.com/p/this-weeks...
Nina Simone was inspired to write the song after the death of her friend Lorraine Hansberry, playwright of 'A Raisin in the Sun', the first show on Broadway written by an African-American woman.
#BlackHistoryMonth
Read more at the link below.
lorried.substack.com/p/this-weeks...
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Archivist and music historian Alex Palao worked to restore old tapes by "Sly and Family Stone" that gathered dust for decades. He co-produced the live album called "The First Family: Live at the Winchester Cathedral 1967."
#music #SlyAndTheFamilyStone #Grammy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G_J...
#music #SlyAndTheFamilyStone #Grammy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G_J...
Recovered treasure leads to a Grammy nomination
YouTube video by CBS Evening News
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February 1, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Archivist and music historian Alex Palao worked to restore old tapes by "Sly and Family Stone" that gathered dust for decades. He co-produced the live album called "The First Family: Live at the Winchester Cathedral 1967."
#music #SlyAndTheFamilyStone #Grammy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G_J...
#music #SlyAndTheFamilyStone #Grammy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G_J...
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"You're in trouble when you find it's hard for you to smile
A simple song might make it better for a little while" 🎶
Today's "oldie but goodie" is "Sing a Simple Song" by Sly & the Family Stone, 1968.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=42YG...
A simple song might make it better for a little while" 🎶
Today's "oldie but goodie" is "Sing a Simple Song" by Sly & the Family Stone, 1968.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=42YG...
Sly & The Family Stone - Sing a Simple Song (Official Audio)
YouTube video by SlyATFamilyStoneVEVO
www.youtube.com
January 31, 2026 at 7:44 PM
"You're in trouble when you find it's hard for you to smile
A simple song might make it better for a little while" 🎶
Today's "oldie but goodie" is "Sing a Simple Song" by Sly & the Family Stone, 1968.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=42YG...
A simple song might make it better for a little while" 🎶
Today's "oldie but goodie" is "Sing a Simple Song" by Sly & the Family Stone, 1968.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=42YG...
CAMEO - Flirt
YouTube video by Videodrome Discothèque
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January 30, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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( #JCKaelin here: Before there was Jimi Hendrix, there was Lightnin' Hopkins! )
#OTD #TDIH #January30, 1982: #DOTD: #RIP #LightninHopkins. #Singers #Songwriters #Guitarists #Pianists #Organists #Blues #ElectricBlues #CountryBlues #TexasBlues #BluesSky #MusicSky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQz0...
#OTD #TDIH #January30, 1982: #DOTD: #RIP #LightninHopkins. #Singers #Songwriters #Guitarists #Pianists #Organists #Blues #ElectricBlues #CountryBlues #TexasBlues #BluesSky #MusicSky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQz0...
Tim Moore's Farm
YouTube video by Lightnin' Hopkins - Topic
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January 30, 2026 at 12:49 AM
( #JCKaelin here: Before there was Jimi Hendrix, there was Lightnin' Hopkins! )
#OTD #TDIH #January30, 1982: #DOTD: #RIP #LightninHopkins. #Singers #Songwriters #Guitarists #Pianists #Organists #Blues #ElectricBlues #CountryBlues #TexasBlues #BluesSky #MusicSky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQz0...
#OTD #TDIH #January30, 1982: #DOTD: #RIP #LightninHopkins. #Singers #Songwriters #Guitarists #Pianists #Organists #Blues #ElectricBlues #CountryBlues #TexasBlues #BluesSky #MusicSky
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Muddy Waters - You Got To Take Sick And Die Some Of These Days
youtu.be/pEWx2-S_DjM?...
1942 field recording
youtu.be/pEWx2-S_DjM?...
1942 field recording
You Got To Take Sick And Die Some Of These Days (Plantation Recording)
YouTube video by Muddy Waters - Topic
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Muddy Waters - You Got To Take Sick And Die Some Of These Days
youtu.be/pEWx2-S_DjM?...
1942 field recording
youtu.be/pEWx2-S_DjM?...
1942 field recording
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"Same as it ever was, same as it ever was
Same as it ever was, same as it ever was" 🎶
Today's "oldie but goodie" is "Once in a Lifetime" by Talking Heads, 1980.
#OnceInALifetime #TalkingHeads #music #oldiebutgoodie #1980s
youtu.be/5IsSpAOD6K8
Same as it ever was, same as it ever was" 🎶
Today's "oldie but goodie" is "Once in a Lifetime" by Talking Heads, 1980.
#OnceInALifetime #TalkingHeads #music #oldiebutgoodie #1980s
youtu.be/5IsSpAOD6K8
Talking Heads - Once in a Lifetime (Official Video)
YouTube video by Talking Heads
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 9:02 PM
"Same as it ever was, same as it ever was
Same as it ever was, same as it ever was" 🎶
Today's "oldie but goodie" is "Once in a Lifetime" by Talking Heads, 1980.
#OnceInALifetime #TalkingHeads #music #oldiebutgoodie #1980s
youtu.be/5IsSpAOD6K8
Same as it ever was, same as it ever was" 🎶
Today's "oldie but goodie" is "Once in a Lifetime" by Talking Heads, 1980.
#OnceInALifetime #TalkingHeads #music #oldiebutgoodie #1980s
youtu.be/5IsSpAOD6K8
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Sal Buscema, one of the most prolific Marvel Comics artists of all time, passed away over the weekend, just shy of his 90th birthday.
If you were a kid between 1970 and 2000, odds are pretty good Sal was drawing your favorite character while you were reading Marvel Comics.
If you were a kid between 1970 and 2000, odds are pretty good Sal was drawing your favorite character while you were reading Marvel Comics.
January 26, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Sal Buscema, one of the most prolific Marvel Comics artists of all time, passed away over the weekend, just shy of his 90th birthday.
If you were a kid between 1970 and 2000, odds are pretty good Sal was drawing your favorite character while you were reading Marvel Comics.
If you were a kid between 1970 and 2000, odds are pretty good Sal was drawing your favorite character while you were reading Marvel Comics.
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Today's grab, Incredible Hulk #262 (1981) 1/3
From the collection, one of my favorite issues of Hulk, to celebrate Sal Buscema's 90th birthday 🎆 🎉
From the collection, one of my favorite issues of Hulk, to celebrate Sal Buscema's 90th birthday 🎆 🎉
January 26, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Today's grab, Incredible Hulk #262 (1981) 1/3
From the collection, one of my favorite issues of Hulk, to celebrate Sal Buscema's 90th birthday 🎆 🎉
From the collection, one of my favorite issues of Hulk, to celebrate Sal Buscema's 90th birthday 🎆 🎉
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Songwriter Nile Rogers says that he came up with the song after he saw men impersonating Diana Ross at a club. Diana Ross was worried that the song, which is considered to be a gay pride anthem, would ruin her career.
Read more at the link below.
lorried.substack.com/p/this-weeks...
Songwriter Nile Rogers says that he came up with the song after he saw men impersonating Diana Ross at a club. Diana Ross was worried that the song, which is considered to be a gay pride anthem, would ruin her career.
Read more at the link below.
lorried.substack.com/p/this-weeks...
This Week's "Oldie But Goodie": "I'm Coming Out" by Diana Ross
Diana Ross was worried that the gay pride anthem would ruin her career.
lorried.substack.com
January 26, 2026 at 6:57 PM
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Songwriter Nile Rogers says that he came up with the song after he saw men impersonating Diana Ross at a club. Diana Ross was worried that the song, which is considered to be a gay pride anthem, would ruin her career.
Read more at the link below.
lorried.substack.com/p/this-weeks...
Songwriter Nile Rogers says that he came up with the song after he saw men impersonating Diana Ross at a club. Diana Ross was worried that the song, which is considered to be a gay pride anthem, would ruin her career.
Read more at the link below.
lorried.substack.com/p/this-weeks...
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Billie Holiday's haunting
1939 recording of "Strange Fruit" served as a powerful early musical protest against lynching in the South
music.youtube.com/watch?v=pCgy...
#jazzsky
#musicsky
1939 recording of "Strange Fruit" served as a powerful early musical protest against lynching in the South
music.youtube.com/watch?v=pCgy...
#jazzsky
#musicsky
Strange Fruit
YouTube video by Billie Holiday - Topic
music.youtube.com
January 26, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Billie Holiday's haunting
1939 recording of "Strange Fruit" served as a powerful early musical protest against lynching in the South
music.youtube.com/watch?v=pCgy...
#jazzsky
#musicsky
1939 recording of "Strange Fruit" served as a powerful early musical protest against lynching in the South
music.youtube.com/watch?v=pCgy...
#jazzsky
#musicsky
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"Ain't gonna let injustice turn me around
Turn me around, turn me around
Ain't gonna let injustice turn me around
I'm gonna keep on a-walkin', keep on a-talkin'
Marchin' up to freedom's land"🎶
Two great women performing together (2014).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3r6...
Turn me around, turn me around
Ain't gonna let injustice turn me around
I'm gonna keep on a-walkin', keep on a-talkin'
Marchin' up to freedom's land"🎶
Two great women performing together (2014).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3r6...
Mavis Staples - Bonnie Raitt - Turn Me Around - Chicago 2014
YouTube video by Bonnie's Pride and Joy
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January 25, 2026 at 6:17 AM
"Ain't gonna let injustice turn me around
Turn me around, turn me around
Ain't gonna let injustice turn me around
I'm gonna keep on a-walkin', keep on a-talkin'
Marchin' up to freedom's land"🎶
Two great women performing together (2014).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3r6...
Turn me around, turn me around
Ain't gonna let injustice turn me around
I'm gonna keep on a-walkin', keep on a-talkin'
Marchin' up to freedom's land"🎶
Two great women performing together (2014).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3r6...
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Prince and The Revolution - Purple Rain (Live in Syracuse, March 30, 1985)
YouTube video by Prince
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January 25, 2026 at 11:16 PM
The Blackbyrds funkin' things up on Funky Friday with "Unfinished Business."
#theblackbyrds #funk #70smusic #DonaldByrd #R&B #jazzfunk #funkyfriday
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zfxv...
#theblackbyrds #funk #70smusic #DonaldByrd #R&B #jazzfunk #funkyfriday
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zfxv...
The Blackbyrds - Unfinished Business
YouTube video by Ewan Bruce
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January 23, 2026 at 7:36 PM
The Blackbyrds funkin' things up on Funky Friday with "Unfinished Business."
#theblackbyrds #funk #70smusic #DonaldByrd #R&B #jazzfunk #funkyfriday
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zfxv...
#theblackbyrds #funk #70smusic #DonaldByrd #R&B #jazzfunk #funkyfriday
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zfxv...
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This week in 1971, Marvin Gaye released the title cut from 'What's Going On.' It's not just a song; it's a poignant social commentary wrapped in soulful melodies and a timeless message still resonating today.
January 22, 2026 at 7:15 AM
This week in 1971, Marvin Gaye released the title cut from 'What's Going On.' It's not just a song; it's a poignant social commentary wrapped in soulful melodies and a timeless message still resonating today.
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"Ain't Got No, I Got Life" by Nina Simone. Live in London 1968.
The song is a medley of two songs, "Ain't Got No" and "I Got Life", from the musical Hair.
#music #NinaSimone
www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5jI...
The song is a medley of two songs, "Ain't Got No" and "I Got Life", from the musical Hair.
#music #NinaSimone
www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5jI...
Ain't Got No, I Got Life - Nina Simone
YouTube video by drMandinga
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January 17, 2026 at 4:05 AM
"Ain't Got No, I Got Life" by Nina Simone. Live in London 1968.
The song is a medley of two songs, "Ain't Got No" and "I Got Life", from the musical Hair.
#music #NinaSimone
www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5jI...
The song is a medley of two songs, "Ain't Got No" and "I Got Life", from the musical Hair.
#music #NinaSimone
www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5jI...
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The world's a crazy mess right now. Overwhelming. Music gets me through all of it. If I share something that one other person enjoys, I'm happy. Little Walter has the right message
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youtu.be/cY7hnRaPJxM?...
Little Walter - Everything's Gonna Be Alright [1959]
YouTube video by Classic Mood Experience
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January 14, 2026 at 7:13 PM
The world's a crazy mess right now. Overwhelming. Music gets me through all of it. If I share something that one other person enjoys, I'm happy. Little Walter has the right message
youtu.be/cY7hnRaPJxM?...
youtu.be/cY7hnRaPJxM?...
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"Living just enough, just enough for the city"🎶
Today's "oldie but goodie" is "Living for the City" by Stevie Wonder, 1973.
#LivingForTheCity #StevieWonder #music #oldiebutgoodie #1970s
youtu.be/ghLWjyOOLno
Today's "oldie but goodie" is "Living for the City" by Stevie Wonder, 1973.
#LivingForTheCity #StevieWonder #music #oldiebutgoodie #1970s
youtu.be/ghLWjyOOLno
Living For The City
YouTube video by Stevie Wonder - Topic
youtu.be
January 13, 2026 at 10:02 PM
"Living just enough, just enough for the city"🎶
Today's "oldie but goodie" is "Living for the City" by Stevie Wonder, 1973.
#LivingForTheCity #StevieWonder #music #oldiebutgoodie #1970s
youtu.be/ghLWjyOOLno
Today's "oldie but goodie" is "Living for the City" by Stevie Wonder, 1973.
#LivingForTheCity #StevieWonder #music #oldiebutgoodie #1970s
youtu.be/ghLWjyOOLno