From gossamer to "grit-tay"...yesterday I featured a track by the smooth soul group, The Delfonics...today we're going gritty with this funky 1969 track by The Isley Brothers. They were one of the longest running R'n'B groups of all time forming in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1959 and recording and touring together in some form through 2010. At the time of this recording, the group … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “I Turned You On” by The Isley Brothers
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Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “Somebody Loves You” by The Delfonics
Before there was TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) there was Philly Groove and the deep soul sound of The Delfonics featuring the songwriting of legendary producer Thom Bell and the group’s lead singer William Hart. The Delfonics classic blend of Hart’s soulful falsetto floating above a bed of gossamer harmonies courtesy of Wilbert Hart and Randy Caine sent songs like "Ready Or … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “Somebody Loves You” by The Delfonics
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “On The Road To Find Out” by Cat Stevens
"Tea For The Tillerman" is one of the greatest albums ever made. Hands down...no arguments! It's been a part of my life since it came out in 1971 and I just revisited it tonight for the first time in a while and it still speaks to me. From 1970's "Mona Bone Jakon" album through 1976's "Buddha And The Chocolate Box," Cat Stevens released a group of consistently stellar albums … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “On The Road To Find Out” by Cat Stevens
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “The OtherSide” by The Roots feat. Bilal Oliver and Greg Porn
They are much more than just the house band for "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" on TV every night. The Roots crew from Philadelphia was formed by vocalist Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter and drummer Ahmire "Questlove" Thompson in 1987. For over 25 years they've been providing their own brand of soul-infused jazz and hip-hop to a loving audience. But it wasn't until they became the … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “The OtherSide” by The Roots feat. Bilal Oliver and Greg Porn
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “St. James Infirmary” by King Oliver and his Orchestra
All of the greats in Jazz have someone to look up to and Louis Armstrong's mentor was Joe "King" Oliver. Oliver was born in New Orleans and formed a band with trombonist Kid Ory who dubbed young Joe "King." Oliver became known for his muted coronet playing and rose to fame in New Orleans before moving on to Chicago in the 1920s. It was there he formed an all-star band of then … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “St. James Infirmary” by King Oliver and his Orchestra