Tag Archives: R&B

SONG OF THE DAY Alvin Cash & The Crawlers – Twine Time

Posted on March 29, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Though Alvin Welch, better known as Alvin Cash, didn’t record too many 45’s, both him and the Crawlers will forever be remembered for popularising that super-smooth dance, The Twine! Alvin Cash was US singer, actor (who appeared in several blaxploitation … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Marie Knight & Sister Rosetta Tharpe – Calvary

Posted on March 4, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

The collaboration between these two vocal angels is a union made by the gods, for sure! The mighty voice of singer/pianist Maria Roach, better known as Marie Knight, won over Sister Rosetta Tharpe in the early 1940’s after Tharpe saw … Continue reading →

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(🎄Christmas Countdown⛄) SONG OF THE DAY Kelly Finnigan – Santa’s Watching You

Posted on December 24, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Just one day to go and possibly the last festive instalment from the LP Blog for a few days…time permitting!! So, for this rather merry Christmas Eve I bring you a VERY funky Christmas carol from Kelly Finnigan! Son of … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Tommy Guerrero – Sun Rays Like Stilts

Posted on December 21, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Well, it’s the Winter Solstice and it wouldn’t be right to let this blessed day pass without recognition, so I’ve found a song about the sun…We started the day with rain, but those beams found their way in and it … Continue reading →

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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 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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