Category Archives: R&B

SONG OF THE DAY King Solomon with Soul Swinging Band – Big Things

Posted on December 9, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Although King Sylvester Lee Melicious Solomon (better known as King Solomon) was raised on gospel, he liked to sing the blues. Growing up around music, his vocal dexterity developed whilst he was singing in a gospel a-capella group and it … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Bo Diddley – Aztec

Posted on November 8, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

The great Bo Diddley recorded many a mighty fine song! In fact, it would be fair to say that ALL of his songs fall into that category; he is a legend!! Today’s instrumental slice of sonic spice first appeared as … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Pearl Reaves with Paul Farano Trio – High Noon

Posted on September 22, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

It’s not often you come across a lady like we have today! Pearl Reaves is something of a legend because she was doing things that not many women of her time had done! Born in the late 1920’s Pearl Reaves … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Tronquista (unknown artist) – Hoffa’s Blues

Posted on September 18, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Today’s song is a rather intriguing offering! Initially it occurred to me that the artist title was a little odd, but then after a little research, I found that some sources declare that the singer of this single was unknown … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Bo Diddley – Prisoner of Love

Posted on September 3, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

This sonic monster will swallow you whole, capturing you first with its snappy piano teeth, before stealing you away with it galloping rhythm; but to be consumed by such a mighty beast is not a bad thing! Especially when Bo … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Hayes Cotton – Black Wing’s Have My Angel

Posted on August 28, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Hayes Cotton rose to fame after winning a contest for unsigned talent on LA’s R&B radio station, KKBT “The Beat” in the early 1960’s. From his humble beginnings in Mexia, Limestone County, Texas, Hayes Cotton fulfilled his childhood dreams when … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Guerrillas – Lawdy Rolla

Posted on August 27, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

All the hours spent staring at a screen in search of that sonic buzz makes it all worthwhile when you stumble upon a song like this! Lawdy Rolla is an absolutely delicious slice of 1960’s jazzy/soul/folk, released on Polydor Records … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Stevie Wonder – Fingertips

Posted on August 16, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

“All of this was recorded by accident, I never thought it would be a single. You wouldn’t really call it performing. Doorsteps, porches, back yards, alleys. I did a lot of work in church. My mother told me that even … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Graham Bond Organisation – Harmonica

Posted on July 26, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

The Graham Bond Organisation are one of those bands that everyone should know, yet they still manage to remain partially submerged under the radar. Anyone lucky enough to discover their wonders will know that this band was the pivotal mechanism … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Jack Jolly – Amnesia

Posted on July 15, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Some sources refer to this song as ‘borderline’ psych, some just as a straight r’n’b number, whilst one nailed it when they called this a rockabilly lament! Jack Jolly may have been his name, but jolly wasn’t his game, and … Continue reading →

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