The Pointer Sisters were musical chameleons; able to tackle throwback pop, dance music, middle of the road yacht rock, hard rock, jazz and even country with relative ease. Every couple of albums, they sounded like a completely different group. 1975’s “How Long” finds the Oakland-bred quartet (at least that’s what they were at the time)… Read More “How Long (Bet’cha Got A Chick On The Side)” by The Pointer Sisters (1975)
You might get the idea that Musiq Soulchild (sometimes known as plain ol’ Musiq) is a bit pretentious, what with the stage name and the way his song titles combine words, but his gift as a singer/songwriter actually is the way that he can explain complicated emotional situations in a way that’s relatable to everyone.… Read More “Halfcrazy” by Musiq (2002)
“Drifting on a memory/Ain’t no place I’d rather be/Than with you.” I can visualize Ronald Isley closing his eyes and allowing himself to sink into a reverie as he sings “For The Love of You”. His voice practically floats over his brothers’ mellow groove. If ever a song existed that was capable of bringing down… Read More “For The Love Of You” by The Isley Brothers (1975)
Two songs, performed a decade apart, charting MJB’s evolution from troubled young woman to triumphant survivor. “Be With You” appears on 1994’s My Life, which is widely considered to be the best MJB album (I agree). Mary’s singing about wanting to be with someone but wondering if the dude even wants her around. That pain… Read More “Be With You” by Mary J. Blige (1994)/”Be Without You” by Mary J. Blige (2005)
A) Joe’s first album, Everything, came out in the fall of ‘93. Had one jammin’ single (”I’m In Luv”), one solid remix that sampled Toto’s “Georgy Porgy” (”All Or Nothing”), and the rest was wack. Album didn’t even hit the Top 100. B) “All The Things (Your Man Won’t Do)” was a much better showcase of JOE’s talent. He’s… Read More “All The Things (Your Man Won’t Do) by JOE (1996)
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