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Al Jarreau - Jarreau (1983): “I’ll Be There for You” was never released as a single but radio DJ’s added this song to their Quit Storm playlist and it became a hit. This was Jarreau follow up album to his mega-hit “Breaking Away”.

Coleman Hawkins – Accent on Tenor (1955): Someone gave tenor saxophonist Coleman Hawkins the nod to stand up and play a solo and history of the tenor being a solo and ensemble instrument had begun. Hawkins was one of the few musicians from the swing era who made the transition to post War Bebop. “I’ll String Along With You” showcases Hawkins brilliance for threading the needle between playing at lightning speed and gently swinging this song to its sweet climax. Earl Night, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.

Billie Holiday – Songs Distingué Lovers (1957): When Holiday recorded this album her voice was shot and she would only live another two years. Yet, Holiday never lost her ability to capture the essence of a song: “One For My Baby (One For The Road) oozes emotions as she sings of unrequited love. Some of the prominent instrumentalist on this single: Harry Edison, trumpet; Barney Kessel, guitar; Ben Webster tenor saxophone.

Patrice Rushen – Posh (1980) – “I Need Your Love” is my favorite song off the Posh album. Her airy vocals support a beautifully written ballad. Rushen couldn’t confine her talents exclusively to Jazz so baby fingers dipped those fingers into the music of R&B/Soul/Funk-Jazz and along the way creating a sound all of her own.

The Glass House – Thanks I Needed That (1972): The Glass House, were one hit (Crumb Off The Table) wonders. But the two albums this band recorded for Motown expatriates’ Holland-Dozier-Holland Invictus label are a must have for anyone’s Soul music collection. “Don’t Let It Rain On Me” has some of the polish Motown Pop, but the little dynamo Scherrie Payne soaring voice wraps this song in pure soul. Members of the Band: Ty Hunter, Larry Mitchell, Sylvia Smith, and Pearl Jones.

Tracey Whitney – I Am Singing…Songs I Love (2012): I discovered this album last year when I was looking around CD Baby. The 35 second “Hollywood Interlude Three” got me to thinking about those E, W, & F interludes; I thought this fit was a perfect for a transition.

Sly & The Family Stone – Fresh (1975): “If It Were Left To Me” always had a melancholy feel to it. The band’s interpersonal turmoil followed by a volatile decade left the group in tatters. This song conveys a more humble and weary band who weren’t so sure they could change the world; everyday people pronouncements couldn’t just wish things true.

Hilary Kole - You Are There (Duets, 2012): Two For the Road, music by Henry Mancini and lyrics by Hal David (1921-2012). This is my favorite Mancini song and besides the original soundtrack all of my versions of this song are instrumentals. So, last year I looked around iTunes and found Ms. Kole’s version; her piano accompanist is Steve Kuhn. This stark interpretation allows you to hear the late Hal David’s romantic lyrics.

The Staple Singers –Freedom Highway (1965): The Staple Singers emerge from post World War II as one of the most original sounding Gospel groups. The Freedom Highway album was recorded in a church on the South Side of Chicago. Roebuck “Pop” Staples with his children Mavis, Cleotha (1934–2013), Pervis and Yvonne incorporated elements of country, folk, and blues into their music. Pop’s country blend guitar playing, Mavis’s deep contralto, and the traditional call and response, “Freedom Highway” became the music of a movement.

Brother Johnsons – Bam! (1978): Quincy Jones produced the first four albums by brothers George (bass guitar) and Louis Johnson (electric guitar) and all of them went platinum. A beautifully arrange song: Its deep constant funky bass line holds down the bottom while touches of the big band sound weaves through soaring synthesizers, catchy lyrics, and chorus.

Thanks for listening I hope you’ve enjoyed The Wall of Sound. Thanks to all the good people at Prince.org for sharing your love of music. Peace TD3/LadyBrett/Trina

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Kool Mix!!!

Al Jarreau - Jarreau (1983): “I Will Be There for You”

My Man Al!!!

I recently made an Al Jarreau retrospective set of Discs, and I realized that it's been years since I listened to this stuff. I fell in love all over again, and this tune is definitely one of my favorites from Al...from the African opening phrase to the sentiment in the lyrics, the melody---I love everything about this tune....

Coleman Hawkins – Accent on Tenor (1955): “I’ll String Along With You”

--great piece From Hawkins!

This reminds me of some footage I saw awhile ago--it featured Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young and Charlie Parker playing together. I thoought it was a great moment in time, and whether it was intentional or not, the meeting showcased the three saxes that would mark the transition from swing to bebop...

Billie Holiday – Songs Distingué Lovers (1957): It's funny-- when I listened to this , I first thought , "that's quintessential Billie Holiday . when I looked at your description I saw that it was toward the end of her career. But You're right, she never lost her ability to wring that emotion from a piece of music....

Patrice Rushen – Posh (1980) – “I Need Your Love”---great track from Patrice!!! IMO, from 1977 to 1982, "Baby Fingers" could do no wrong!!!

The Glass House – Thanks I Needed That (1972): “Don’t Let It Rain On Me”

Hadn't heard this before; nice little slice of Soul!!

Tracey Whitney – I Am Singing…Songs I Love (2012):“Hollywood Interlude Three”

curious little interlude--I'll have to check the album out on CD Baby...

Sly & The Family Stone – Fresh (1975): “If It Were Left To Me”

What can I say --Top notch track from one of the Top albums from one of Top artists of all time!

Hilary Kole - You Are There (Duets, 2012): Two For the Road,

Nice version! I'm a big Henry Mancini fan, but I haven't heard Hilary Kole's interpretation of this song before. Also, interesting accompaniment by Steve Kuhn-- I first heard him on a collaboration album between Steve Kuhn and Vibist Gary McFarland--I'd like to hear more work from him.

The Staple Singers –Freedom Highway (1965): Nice piece--I agreee with your assessment, too-- this sound is the crossroads where Gospel, Country, Folk the Blues meet--pieces like this show the common spirit and emotional thread through those styles....

Brother Johnsons – Blam! (1978): Love this tune--This, and "Streetwave" were my favorite pieces from the album--in fact, hearing this song made me go and buy the album!!! It's true that all four of the Quincy Jones produced albums went platinum--but for some reason, this one took longer to get there--Maybe because it didn't have an obvious outta the box hit, like "Strawberry Letter 23", or "Get The Funk Out Ma Face" ( although "Ain't We Funkin Now" eventually made a good run up the charts)....anyway, like I said, a favorite from the album!

Nice mix, TD3 Thanks for sharing the sounds!!!

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Listening the second time ...reminded how much I love Patrice Rushen's chord changes....

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paligap said:

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Listening the second time ...reminded how much I love Patrice Rushen's chord changes....

Thanx for the second take paligap.

I was kinda surprised when I listened to it because it's a... romantic mix. Even so..

Let me say this about two of the songs.

Whether you are an instrumentalist or a vocalist, your ability to make a song your own it a testament to an artist musicianship and their God given gift(s).

Ms. Holiday's, interpretation of ( "One For My Baby (One For The Road") -this song was first recorded in the 30's for a Fred Astaire vehicle. Frank Sinatra made it a standard; he recorded and sang this song for the first time in the movie "Young At Heart", 1954. Mr. Sinatra owned this song. Milder, Perry Como, Iggy Pop (of all people) , Marvin Gay, Ms. Fitzgerald, Willie Nelson to name just a few have covered this song. Until I heard Holiday's cover this song nobody did the song justice except the Chairman of The Board. Well, in my humble opinion Holiday grabbed the baton away from Sinatra in mid air. Oh, and this is a long ass song too, 48 bars just in case anyone wasn't counting and a couple of key changes.

"I'll String Along With You," (1934) From the motion picture Twenty-Million Sweethearts, sang by Dick Powell. This song never really caught on as a standard for some reason; I don't know why the lyrics are lovely (Al Dubin) music (Harry Warren). I've regressed. Here's Mr. Clifford Brown's cover of "I'll String Along With You". Same song very different interpertaion...

TD3 said:

paligap said:

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Listening the second time ...reminded how much I love Patrice Rushen's chord changes....

Thanx for the second take paligap.

I was kinda surprised when I listened to it because it's a... romantic mix. Even so..

Let me say this about two of the songs.

Whether you are an instrumentalist or a vocalist, your ability to make a song your own it a testament to an artist musicianship and their God given gift(s).

Ms. Holiday's, interpretation of ( "One For My Baby (One For The Road") -this song was first recorded in the 30's for a Fred Astaire vehicle. Frank Sinatra made it a standard; he recorded and sang this song for the first time in the movie "Young At Heart", 1954. Mr. Sinatra owned this song. Milder, Perry Como, Iggy Pop (of all people) , Marvin Gay, Ms. Fitzgerald, Willie Nelson to name just a few have covered this song. Until I heard Holiday's cover this song nobody did the song justice except the Chairman of The Board. Well, in my humble opinion Holiday grabbed the baton away from Sinatra in mid air. Oh, and this is a long ass song too, 48 bars just in case anyone wasn't counting and a couple of key changes.

"I'll String Along With You," (1934) From the motion picture Twenty-Million Sweethearts, sang by Dick Powell. This song never really caught on as a standard for some reason; I don't know why the lyrics are lovely (Al Dubin) music (Harry Warren). I've regressed. Here's Mr. Clifford Brown's cover of "I'll String Along With You". Same song very different interpertaion...

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Yeah, it's as if Billie said, "This is MY song" , LOL!!!

Wow this version of "I'll String Along With You" really emphasizes how lyrical Richie Powell was as a pianist. Love his playing here...actually reminds me of Nat King Cole, a little....

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Aw shit this mix look like it bout to be good child! I am late because I have constantly been doing something..even tonight I am but I will be back in

I'm listening to your selection right now and I'm loving it.

Thank you so much for sharing.

Cool. Dug this one, too.

The Coleman Hawkins, Billie Holliday & Brothers Johnson were my favorites.

There was another one that I wasn't familiar with previously that I really liked, but I don't remember which one, and 8-Track forces you to shuffle the playlist the second time through.

I really had an emotional connection to your mix. Seriously. You've included songs from the record collections of my dad, my granddad, and my uncle, and the shit is rockin! Thanks!

I'll Be THere For You-The Al Jerreau track took me back to Saturday mornings, waking up to my dad playing this and tuning his drums, or cleaning his flutes or something ( that sounds really dirty, but he really does play the flute..).

I'll Sting Along With You-Then the next track took me back to my grandfather pumping jazz through the house on Sunday mornings, or in the car. I NEEDED to hear this.

Blam- is a nice cut. This one is all about the chorus

One For MY Baby- that horn coming out of the right side of the mix is working! this is mixing very nicely with my cocktail I may need more Lady Day in my life.

Don't Let it Rain on Me -”The “no no no no baby don't hurt me” refrain makes this one for me. I like this.

If it Were Left up to Me - I have always loved this song. I agree about the melancholy vibe.

TD3 said:

Al Jarreau - Jarreau (1983):

This one is alright. Very modern 80s song. It actually reminds me of the theme of Gimme A Break...I wouldnt be suprised if he wrote that too.

Coleman Hawkins – Accent on Tenor (1955):

Guess its hard for me to appreciate this type of music, but it doesnt sound bad, just out of my taste.

Billie Holiday – Songs Distingué Lovers (1957):

Yaaas for some Billy Holiday. And if her voice was struck at this time I could not tell. One More For My Baby...good tune! Her vibrato is so lovely. Always good to hear her voice

Patrice Rushen – Posh (1980) – “I Need Your Love”

Sweet ballad. Very nice vocals and a great quiet storm sounding track. The whispery breathy background vocals are great.

The Glass House – Thanks I Needed That (1972): Don't Let It Rain On Me....

My favorite track so far. Upbeat and soulful. I really like her vocals she has a booming voice that carries the song. Never heard of this group

If It Were Left Up To Me

Never heard this one either. The only album I own is There's A Riot Going On. I am wondering how high he was on this track cuz he is off key in parts and off track ..which makes it EVEN THAT MORE AWESOME!!! Like this track!!

Two For The Road

Not really my style of music I listen to often. She has a nice voice overall. Very strong.

Freedom Highway

Yes for this one.... U can even hear someone in the background laying down applause to the band. FUNKY. "go head nah" lol "you sang!" I really liked this one. My second favorite!

Blam!!

Boy that bassline is nasty. Damn where have I been not listening to Brothers Johnson? This track is funky as hell. Listen to that funk. Got me jammin in Jury Duty right now..tappin my feet and bobbin head to and fro

alexzander, thank you.

paisleypark44, thanxs.

Don't Let it Rain on Me, - that's Freda Paynes (Band of Gold) lil' sis or maybe that's her big sis... they are sisters.

About Sly and his family of "Stones" & Fresh.

'Bout time the group recorded this album Larry Graham was either fired or quit fearing for his life with an increasingly paranoid Sly. There's some debate who played what.... Graham did play on two of the recordings from this album. Sony, by mistake released another version of Fresh (alternative recordings/takes) 1991 which were interesting. Ironically, about time the group released this album, they actually started showing up (reasonably somber) to their concerts... saw them for the last time after 10 attempts.

I'm listen to everyone music/mixes right now, I shall comment. I've been in a musical vortex about a month now.

Cerebus said:

Cool. Dug this one, too.

The Coleman Hawkins, Billie Holliday & Brothers Johnson were my favorites.

There was another one that I wasn't familiar with previously that I really liked, but I don't remember which one, and 8-Track forces you to shuffle the playlist the second time through.

That shit annoys me to no end. I go to another computer/iPod to listen in the order the mixer intended their mix to be listened too. The record companies told they's have to shuffle the music... morons.