RAY CHARLES - AMERICAN SOUL
I Can't Stop Loving You
[4:12]6 Mb
Over the Rainbow
[4:10]5.8 Mb
You Don't Know Me
[3:15]3 Mb
Georgia on My Mind
[3:35]5 Mb
Whatd I Say
[3:51]5.7 Mb
Cryin Time
[2:57]4.1 Mb
Busted
[2:08]3.2 Mb
Here We Go Again
[3:16]4.5 Mb
That Old Lucky Sun
[4:21]6 Mb
Unchain My Heart
[2:46]4.1 Mb
Your Cheatin Heart
[3:32]4.8 Mb
Ray Charles "American Soul" Album Review
Great mini-collection at a great price!
After watching the Ray Charles biopic, I went poking around looking for a good single album of Ray Charles' to add to my collection. I didn't expect this CD to fit that bill. It was 4 bucks at Wal-Mart and the generic artwork had me worried that I'd get some horrible sounding recordings. My primary interest was the song from Groundhog Day, "You Don't Know Me."
Not only did I get a lovely version of that song, but I got a whole bunch of other beautiful songs, too! The only one that doesn't quite fit is "What'd I Say" and that's only because it's a live recording instead of a studio recording. Very lush arrangements give it a great old-time feel. If you think you'll only ever be a casual fan of Ray Charles' music, and you like it when he keeps it on the slow, soft side, this is a great alternative to the pricey duets CD that I see everywhere.
Video James Ingram - One Hundred Ways (how to treat a woman)
James Ingram (born February 16, 1956 in Akron, Ohio) singing "One Hundred Ways" is an American soul musician, famous for his smooth vocal performances. Apart from being a great crooner or crooning he is also a producer and songwriter. Life and work As a self-taught musician who plays piano, guitar, bass, drums and synthesizer, Ingram began his career in the 70's as part of the band Revelation Funk starring Bernard Lawson Sr also from Akron, Ohio. During this time, Ingram developed a reputation in the Los Angeles area as a session vocalist, and came to the attention of ex-Motown songwriter and producer Lamont Dozier. Dozier invited Ingram to contribute vocals to some material; one such song, "Love's Calling," garnered some airplay. The remainder of the material surfaced in 1980 on an album entitled Zingara. In 1980, Ingram provided the vocals to "Just Once" and "One Hundred Ways" on Quincy Jones's album The Dude. He won a Grammy award for best R&B or rhythm and blues vocal performance for his work on Jones' album, "The Dude." Ingram's debut album, It's Your Night, appeared in 1983, including the ballad "There's No Easy Way." He also worked with other great musical artists such as Ray Charles, Michael McDonald, Patti Austin, Anita Baker, Viktor Lazlo, Nancy Wilson, Natalie Cole, and Kenny Rogers. Ingram performed two solos on the 1985 recording and video of "We Are the World" and was featured on "Somewhere Out There," a duet with Linda Ronstadt on the soundtrack to the 1986 film An American Tail. He also won a 1985 Grammy Award for "Yah Mo B There," a duet with Michael McDonald. He also co-wrote "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" that was recorded by Michael Jackson on his blockbuster Thriller. During the summer of 2006, James participated in the U.S. television reality show Celebrity Duets as a duet partner. The show combined professional vocalists, of different musical genre, with entertainers of different backgrounds in a weekly elimination competition. The winner of the contest was Alfonso Ribeiro. The prize was a monetary donation sent to a charity of the winner's choice. Singles 1981: "Just Once" [with Quincy Jones] - US #17 1982: "One Hundred Ways" [with Quincy Jones] - US #14 1983: "Baby, Come To Me" [with Patti Austin] - US #1 for 2 weeks, UK #11 "How Do You Keep The Music Playing?" - US #45 "Party Animal" 1984: "She Loves Me (The Best That I Can Be)" "There's No Easy Way" - US #58 "What About Me" [with Kim Carnes and Kenny Rogers] - US #15, UK #92 "Yah Mo B There" [with Michael McDonald] - US #19, UK #12 "It's Your Night" - UK #82 1986: "Always" "Never Felt So Good" 1987: "Somewhere Out There" [with Linda Ronstadt] - US #2, UK #8 "Better Way" 1989: "A Natural Man (You Make Me Feel Like)" "It's Real" - UK #83 "I Wanna Come Back" 1990: "I Don't Have The Heart" - #1 for 1 week "Secret Garden" (with Quincy Jones, Al B Sure, El DeBarge and Barry White) - UK #67 1991: "Get Ready" "When Was The Last Time The Music Made You Cry?" "Where Did My Heart Go" 1994: "The Day I Fall In Love" (with Dolly Parton) - UK #64 Discography Albums It's Your Night (1983) Never Felt So Good (1986) It's Real (1989) The Power of Great Music (greatest hits disc; 1991) Always You (1993) Forever More: The Best of James Ingram (1999) similar artists include: Peabo Bryson, Luther Ingram, Keith Washington, Luther Vandross, R. Kelly, Billy Ocean, Neville brothers
MOJOE - CLASSIC GHETTO SOUL
Intro featuring the Mojoe Family Band
[1:55]2.7 Mb
True Jewels
[3:38]5.2 Mb
Press One (Interlude)
[0:50]1.2 Mb
3rd Coast Anthem
[3:55]5.6 Mb
Diva Dedication (Interlude)
[1:08]1.6 Mb
Gold Tooth Diva
[4:46]6.8 Mb
Gumbo Groove
[3:17]4.7 Mb
Yesterday
[4:00]5.8 Mb
The Blues featuring Katt and Bavu Blakes
[5:15]7.5 Mb
Funky Lac
[4:06]5.9 Mb
A Cool Poem
[7:30]10.8 Mb
Voodoo Coochie featuring Ron Horne
[5:52]8.4 Mb
SW intro
[1:49]2.6 Mb
Sweetwater featuring Roger Blevins Peace the Soul Son and Katt
[5:20]7.6 Mb
Last Words featuring Mingo Fishtrap
[3:34]5.1 Mb
Mojoe "Classic Ghetto Soul" Album Review
Highly recommended for fans of Roots, Outkast, Odd Squad, D'Angelo
These boys put the output of major record labels to shame!
I found this CD after doing a search on another site for groups that sound like the Roots and noticed all the stellar reviews. After taking a listen to the sample tracks, I had to buy it. Now I rarely leave the house without it and few other CD's have gone into my car stereo since.
This is a SLAMMING! concoction of blues, funk, R&B, jazz, and most importantly real Hip-Hop. It would be impossible for me to pick stand-out tracks since it's all good. Even the few interludes are short, unobtrusive and entertaining. This album, along with Maktub's Khronos, goes near the top of my list as one of the best, most soulful independent releases of the past decade.
In addition to sounding similar to the acts listed in my review title, they bring something all their own to the table. The rapping is better than most chart-topping Hip-Hoppers, the singing is better than any rap album has a right to, and the music is so good that these fellas could sell the album as an instrumental.
Please purchase this album, spread the word to your friends and family, and continue to promote good music in the face of mediocrity fed to the public by record companies and commercial radio. Plus, if all my raving doesn't convince you that Mojoe's "Classic.Ghetto.Soul." lives up to its title, just take a listen. The proof of the pudding is in the tasting... or in this case the hearing.
Video Mojoe - Gold Tooth Diva
Mojoe - Gold Tooth Diva from the LP "Classic Ghetto Soul" http://www.amazon.com/Classic-Ghetto-Soul-Mojoe/dp/B000HIVODM
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