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James Jamerson, Jr.
James Jamerson Jr. (born James L. Jamerson III; August 24, 1957 – March 23, 2016) was an American bass player and noted studio musician. During his over three-decades long career he recorded with Bob Dylan, Tavares, The Temptations, and many more. Life and career Jamerson Jr. was born in Detroit to legendary session bass player James Jamerson, a cornerstone member of Motown's famed house band, The Funk Brothers. In the early 1970s, Jamerson, Jr. became an in-demand session bassist. In the next three decades he played on the studio albums by Janet Jackson, Smokey Robinson, and Aretha Franklin, to name a few. In the late 1970s, he formed a studio disco group, Chanson, along with guitarist David Williams. Their only charted single, "Don't Hold Back" reached No. 21 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in 1979 and No. 18 in Canada. Jamerson died in Detroit on March 23, 2016, at age 58. He had suffered for years with ankylosing spondylitis. Selected discography With Tavares * '' Check It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan (legally Robert Dylan, born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Often regarded as one of the greatest songwriters of all time, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture during a career spanning more than 60 years. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s, when songs such as "Blowin' in the Wind" (1963) and " The Times They Are a-Changin' (1964) became anthems for the civil rights and antiwar movements. His lyrics during this period incorporated a range of political, social, philosophical, and literary influences, defying pop music conventions and appealing to the burgeoning counterculture. Following his self-titled debut album in 1962, which comprised mainly traditional folk songs, Dylan made his breakthrough as a songwriter with the release of ''The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan'' the following year. The album features "Blowin' in the Wind" and the thematically complex " A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall". Many of his s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
High Inergy
High Inergy was an American R&B and soul girl group who found fame on Motown Records in the late 1970s. They are best known for the hit song, " You Can't Turn Me Off (In the Middle of Turning Me On)". History High Inergy started in 1976 when the four founding singers were discovered by Gwen Gordy Fuqua during a Bicentennial show in Pasadena, California. The members of the group included lead singer Vernessa Mitchell, her sister Barbara Mitchell, Linda Howard and Michelle Martin (or Rumph). The Mitchell sisters were singers, while the remaining members were known primarily for their dancing. Fashioned after Martha and the Vandellas and the Supremes, the group was signed to Motown's Gordy subsidiary in 1977. They quickly found success with the R&B/ pop hit, "You Can't Turn Me Off (In the Middle of Turning Me On)," which reached R&B number 2 and U.S. number 12. The group became a trio when Vernessa left after the second album to pursue a career in gospel music. Barbara Mitchell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wonders Of His Love
''The Wonders of His Love'' is the second studio album by Philip Bailey released in 1984 on Myrrh Records. This was his first gospel album peaking at No. 13 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart and No. 17 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart. Critical reception The Wonders of His Love was Grammy nominated in the category of Best Inspirational Performance. Track listing Personnel Musicians * Philip Bailey – lead and backing vocals * Alan Pasqua – synthesizers (1, 5, 7, 9) * Skip Scarborough – keyboards (1, 7) * Jerry Peters – horn arrangements (1, 6, 9), string arrangements (1, 6, 7, 9), keyboards (3, 4), organ (3, 4), synthesizers (4) * George Duke – keyboards (2, 8), synthesizers (2) * Leonard Caston – backing vocals (3, 5), keyboards (5), synthesizer arrangements (5) * Charles Williams – keyboards (6, 9) * Paul Jackson Jr. – guitars (1, 3-8) * Dann Huff – guitars (2) * James Jamerson, Jr. – bass (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9) * Freddie Washingt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philip Bailey
Philip James Bailey (born May 8, 1951) is an American R&B, soul, gospel and funk singer, songwriter and percussionist, best known as an early member and one of the two lead singers (along with group founder Maurice White) of the band Earth, Wind & Fire. Noted for his four-octave vocal range and distinctive falsetto register, Bailey has won seven Grammy Awards. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame as a member of Earth, Wind & Fire. Bailey was also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame for his work with the band. Bailey has released several solo albums. ''Chinese Wall'' from 1984, which received a Grammy Award nomination for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male, included the international hit, "Easy Lover", a duet with Phil Collins. "Easy Lover" won an MTV Video Music Award for Best Overall Performance in a Video in and was Grammy nominated for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals. In May 2008, Bailey was awarded ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Truly For You
''Truly for You'' is a 1984 in music, 1984 album by American R&B vocal group the Temptations. Released on October 15, 1984 by Motown Records' Gordy label, This is the first full Temptations album to feature Ali-Ollie Woodson (credited simply as "Ollie Woodson"); who joined the group in 1984 to replace Dennis Edwards. The album was produced by Al McKay and Ralph Johnson (musician), Ralph Johnson of Earth, Wind & Fire. Included on the album are the R&B hit singles "Treat Her Like a Lady (The Temptations song), Treat Her Like a Lady", "My Love Is True (Truly For You)", and "How Can You Say That It's Over". Track listing ''Superscripts denote lead singers for each track: (a) Ali-Ollie Woodson, (b) Ron Tyson, (c) Richard Street, (d) Melvin Franklin, (e) Otis Williams''. ''All selections produced, arranged, and conducted by Al McKay and Ralph Johnson.'' Side one #"Running" (Phillip Ingram, Zane Giles, Tony Haynes (American musician), Tony Haynes) – 3:28 a #"Treat Her Like a Lady ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Starchild (Teena Marie Album)
''Starchild'' is the sixth studio album by American R&B singer Teena Marie, released on November 11, 1984 by Epic Records. Following the relative commercial failure of her previous album, ''Robbery'', ''Starchild'' became the highest-selling album of Marie's career. It peaked at #9 on the US Black Albums chart and #31 on the Billboard Albums chart. It was certified Gold by the RIAA on April 1, 1985. The album's success was driven by lead single "Lovergirl" which become a major US hit, reaching #4 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and her only top 30 hit on that chart. Marie also received a nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for the single at the 27th Grammy Awards-her second nomination in that category. The album was written and produced by Marie, with contributions from Leon Ware and Narada Michael Walden. The track "My Dear Mr. Gaye" is a tribute to Marvin Gaye, who had been fatally shot and killed by his father on April 1, 1984. It was re-released by SoulMusic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teena Marie
Mary Christine Brockert (March 5, 1956 – December 26, 2010), known professionally as Teena Marie, was an American singer-songwriter, musician, composer, arranger, and producer. She was known by her childhood nickname Tina before taking the stage name Teena Marie and later acquired the nickname Lady T, given to her by her collaborator and friend, Rick James. She was known for her distinctive soprano vocals, which caused many listeners to believe she was black. Her success in R&B and soul music, and loyalty to these genres would earn her the title Ivory Queen of Soul. She played rhythm guitar, keyboards, and congas. Teena Marie was a three-time Grammy Award nominee. Life and career 1956–1978: Early life and career beginnings Mary Christine Brockert was born on March 5, 1956, in Santa Monica, California, the daughter of construction worker Thomas Leslie Brockert and home renovator Mary Anne. She spent her early childhood in Mission Hills, California. She said that her ethnic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Touch The Sky (Smokey Robinson Album)
''Touch the Sky'' is a 1983 album by American singer Smokey Robinson. It was produced and arranged by Robinson with Reginald "Sonny" Burke, and recorded and mixed at Golden Sound Studios, Inc., Hollywood, California. The album was released on the Motown sub-label ''Tamla''. Reception The album peaked at #50 on ''Billboard'' pop charts, and at #8 on R&B charts. There were two singles released from this album. "I've Made Love to You A Thousand Times" peaked at #101 Billboard and #8 R&B charts, "Touch The Sky" at #110 Billboard and #68 R&B charts. Robert Christgau gave the album a B+, giving a special recommendation to "cheating-song fans." Track listing Side A #"Touch the Sky" (William "Smokey" Robinson) - 5:45 #"Gimme What You Want" (Marvin Tarplin, William "Smokey" Robinson) - 4:00 #"Even Tho'" (Forest Hairston) - 3:47 #"Gone Again" (William "Smokey" Robinson) - 3:40 Side B #"All My Life's a Lie" (William "Smokey" Robinson) - 3:58 #"Sad Time" (Scott D. Getlin, Stephen D. Tav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In A Special Way
''In a Special Way'' is the third studio album by American R&B group DeBarge, released by Gordy Records on September 24, 1983. It was recorded at Kendun Records in Burbank and Westlake Audio in West Hollywood; written and produced by lead vocalist El DeBarge with additional writing by Mark, James and Bunny DeBarge. ''In a Special Way'' was certified gold in the United States after the release of the singles "Time Will Reveal" and "Love Me in a Special Way", which hit number one on the '' Billboard'' R&B and adult contemporary singles chart. The album is most memorable for not only its singles but album tracks such as " Stay with Me" and "A Dream" - largely due to subsequent sampling in modern hip-hop and R&B tracks. The album has been regarded by some critics as the "classic" in the family group's catalog. Background and recording Group member Bunny DeBarge revealed the group were given complete creative control because Motown Records founder Berry Gordy liked their sound. Gor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DeBarge
DeBarge was an American musical recording group composed of several members of the DeBarge family. In addition to various solo projects completed by members of the family, DeBarge was active between 1979 and 1989. The group originally consisted of El DeBarge, El, Mark DeBarge, Mark, Randy DeBarge, Randy, and Bunny DeBarge, Bunny. James DeBarge, James joined the group a year later for their second album. Bobby DeBarge, Bobby and Chico DeBarge, Chico joined in 1987 and 1988 respectively, replacing Bunny and El. DeBarge released six studio albums, four of them with Motown subsidiary Gordy Records. These albums included ''The DeBarges'' (1981), ''All This Love (album), All This Love'' (1982), ''In a Special Way'' (1983), and ''Rhythm of the Night (album), Rhythm of the Night'' (1985). The latter became the group's best-selling album and contained the single "Rhythm of the Night (song), Rhythm of the Night", which hit No. 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it their highest charting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janet Jackson (album)
''Janet Jackson'' is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Janet Jackson, released on September 21, 1982 by A&M Records. ''Janet Jackson'' is described as a dance and contemporary R&B record. Songwriters Angela Winbush and René Moore contributed to much of the album's lyrics. Moore and Winbush share production credits with Foster Sylvers, Jerry Weaver, and Bobby Watson. On release ''Janet Jackson'' charted on the ''Billboard'' 200 and in New Zealand. Three singles from the album had little impact on ''Billboard Hot 100'' charts, among them " Young Love", "Come Give Your Love to Me" and " Say You Do", though these singles achieved success on the R&B charts. Jackson performed "Young Love" and "Say You Do" on American TV shows ''American Bandstand'' and ''Soul Train'' in 1982. The cover artwork of Jackson's body submerged in water was based on a photo of Elizabeth Taylor. Worldwide, the album has sold 300,000 copies. Production Jackson was sixteen when she began recor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Jam
''Royal Jam'' is a live recording by the jazz-funk band The Crusaders (Houston group), The Crusaders with B.B. King, Josie James and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. It was recorded at London's Royal Festival Hall. Track listing All songs written by Joe Sample and Will Jennings except as noted. #"Overture (I’m So Glad I’m Standing Here Today)" – 5:51 #"One Day I’ll Fly Away" – 5:49 #"Fly with Wings of Love" (Joe Sample) – 9:49 #"Burnin’ Up the Carnival" – 5:44 #"Last Call" (Sample) – 7:59 #"The Thrill Is Gone" (Roy Hawkins, Rick Darnell) – 5:26 #"Better Not Look Down" – 6:22 #"Hold On" – 4:23 #"Street Life (The Crusaders song), Street Life" – 7:56 #"I Just Can’t Leave Your Love Alone" – 4:15 #"Never Make a Move Too Soon" (Stix Hooper, Will Jennings) – 4:12 Personnel ;The Crusaders *Wilton Felder – saxophones *Joe Sample – keyboards, arrangements & orchestration *Stix Hooper – drums, percussion ;Guest artists *B.B. King - vocals, guitar * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
