The Impressions -- "Times Have Changed"

Lead singer on this track is Leroy Hutson. He joined The Impressions in 1971 as Curtis Mayfield’s successor.

The song is from the album Impressions (Curtom, 1972). 

Sam Dees -- "Secret Admirer"

Happy Sunday!

 

The Stylistics -- "You Are Everything" and "I Can't Give You Anything"

 

 It Appears to me that the worse the video quality is, the better the music sounds ... I know, it's nothing but nostalgia. 

Dennis Edwards -- "Naturally" live

 

This is a favorite of mine. Dennis knew how to use his voice. "Naturally" showcases a range of feelings: tenderness, urgency, passion, ecstasy ... That's what I love most in a song. 

Dennis Edwards definitely represented everything a Temptations lead singer had to offer to make that group unique. 

One thing I don't understand is that I don't find any info on that song. Who wrote it? Was Dennis's version the only one? I would really love to find out more. 

Vernon Guy -- "For Your Precious Love" live with Ike & Tina Turner Revue

 

 I am always on the look for live performances that are captivating. Today's post is such a piece. It is on a compilation of live recordings by The Ike and Tina Turner Revue, which consisted of Ike and Tina Turner, of course, The Ikettes, Ike's Kings of Rhythm and several other artists, such as Vernon Guy. 

Vernon Guy started his career with Ike but left in 1964 when he founded a group named The Sharpees. 

(The Sharpees)

Vernon Guy died in a car accident at age 53 on September 10, 1998        

Morgan Heritage -- "She's Still Loving Me"

All that  beautiful snow is already melting. Grey skies and dejection rule ... So, what would be the best of all cures? You guessed it. Music with a pep. 

Here we go with  Morgan Heritage's "She's Still Loving Me." I just found the group and need to find out more about them. All I can say so far is that I love this tune big time. 

WRAG Radio Raggedy -- Messin' Up A Good Thing

Messin’ Up A Good Thing

00:00 Intro

00:19    Don’t Keep Wastin’ My Time — Teddy Pendergrass

04:18    I Let You Let Me Down Again — David Sea

07:49    Forgotten Man — David Ruffin

10:22    The Agony and The Ecstasy — Smokey Robinson

15:00    Your Body’s Here With Me — The O’jays

19:45    I Won’t Remember Ever Loving You — Walter Jackson

23:52    Familiar Strangers — Ronnie Dyson

27:42    Turn Out The Stars — Ali-Ollie Woodson

32:30    Messing Up A Good Thing — John Edwards

35:24    So Soon We Change -- David Ruffin

Outro

Felice Taylor -- "It May Be Winter Outside (But In My Heart It's Spring)"

Climate change has finally found its way to Texas, and I can spend a nice winter vacation right at home -- for free!

The first song that springs to mind in connection with snow, ice, and cold is, of course, "It May Be Winter Outside (But In My Heart It's Spring)." 

Today, I'll post a different version of the famous one by the Love Unlimited Orchestra. It is by Felice Taylor, a singer I've never heard of. 

Felice began her career singing in a trio with her sisters Norma and Darlene. They released "The Richest Girl,"their only single,  for Valiant Records in 1965. Felice kept recording throughout the 60's. She was married to her manager and song writer Johnny Taylor from 1960 to 1977. 

She died June 12, 2017. 

Her version was first released on Mustang Records in 1966. Such a sweet and mellow voice. 

 

Donald Byrd -- "Street Lady"

Okay, let's get funky-jazzy now! Title track from the 1973 album (Blue Note).

Tender Touch -- "Can I See You Tomorrow"

 

This is the perfect song to listen to when you want the world to go away ... I found it tucked away in a folder that contains songs I planned to post when I was around here more often. 

I couldn't find any more info about the group than what one can find out on the record's label. 

Wilson Pickett -- "Woman Likes To Hear That"

Happy Valentine's Day to all of you! I honestly hope everyone is happy and healthy and able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I know there is one -- no matter how long and dark that tunnel is. 

It feels great to be back after a bit of a difficult time, and I say Hello with a song sung by the great, gritty voiced Wilson Picket. The song was written by George Jackson and was released on Wilson's "Right On" album (Atlantic, 1970).

You guys listen carefully! 

Hard to believe that Wilson Pickett died 15 years ago. So, he gets his candles on ol' Raggedy's blog. 

RIP

Wilson Pickett

March 18, 1941 -- January 19, 2006