Philadelphia (or Philly) soul, sometimes called the Philadelphia Sound or Sweet Philly, is a style of soul music characterized by funk influences and lush instrumental arrangements, often featuring sweeping strings and piercing horns. The subtle sound of a vibraphone can often be heard in the background of Philly soul songs. The genre laid the groundwork for disco and what are … [Read more...] about Monday Afternoon Thread: Philly Soul Week
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Wednesday Afternoon Thread: 70s Soul
They just don't make'em like this anymore! Marlena Shaw - Go Away Little Boy (her talking intro is priceless!) … [Read more...] about Wednesday Afternoon Thread: 70s Soul
Monday Afternoon Thread: 70s Soul
This is that slow grind, muscatel and catfish sammich, lots of Newport smoking 70s soul. If you don't quite know what that means, I can't explain it any further other than it is routinely called "Grown Folks music" these days. These songs come from the GUT. LOL, you know the ones. This is our week to the "GUT" music. Bobby Womack - If You Think You're Lonely Now … [Read more...] about Monday Afternoon Thread: 70s Soul
Monday Afternoon Thread: All Aboard! The Love Train!
One week until The Inauguration! All aboard the Love Train! … [Read more...] about Monday Afternoon Thread: All Aboard! The Love Train!
Friday Evening Thread: Livin For The Weekend
Welcome to the weekend Obots! Ah, come on wit it now! Monday to Thursday I'm dead on my feet Most of the time Too tired to eat When I try to read the paper I fall fast asleep But as soon as Friday rolls around I lay all my weekly burdens down I put on my glad rags And paint the town! … [Read more...] about Friday Evening Thread: Livin For The Weekend