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BEN E. KING: Classic Soul 1976 Interview

2022-02-15T06:28:33-05:00November 9, 2021|Categories: Classic Soul Interviews|Tags: , |

2021 Introduction: One of the foundational artists at Atlantic Records in the ‘60s, Ben E. King provided a consistent run of hit records, many of which have become modern-day classics – think “Stand By Me,” “Don’t Play That Song” and “Spanish Harlem” for starters. In 1975, he experience a welcome return to the label and the charts as he shared with David Nathan in 1976…

DAVID NATHAN’S DIARY – November 11, 2021: ARETHA – A Closer Look (Pt 12): I’m In Love-Alternate Vocal

2022-02-15T03:48:01-05:00November 9, 2021|Categories: David Nathan’s Diary|Tags: , , |

Enjoying a deeper dive into the Atlantic vaults for the career-spanning 4CD Rhino box set ARETHA which I worked on diligently with Patrick Milligan, I’m uncovering the story behind the two versions of the Bobby Womack-penned, “I’m In Love,” (previously an Atlantic hit for Wilson Pickett) that Aretha recorded in April 1973 and the ‘mysterious’ alternate vocal that remained in the vaults for decades…

PHARAOH’S DREAM: Children Of The Night (The 2021 Late At Night Regroove) (SoulMusic Records/Warner X)

2022-02-15T22:08:40-05:00November 5, 2021|Categories: David Nathan, Digital Releases, SoulMusic Records|Tags: , , , , |

SoulMusic Records (Digital) in association with Platinum Garage Recordings presents a remix of the Pharaoh's Dream recording of the Philly soul classic, "Children Of The Night." The 2021 Late At Night Regroove features special guests Will Downing and Najee with lead vocals by David Nathan

NORMA JEAN WRIGHT: Classic Soul 1978 Interview

2022-02-15T06:31:31-05:00November 3, 2021|Categories: Classic Soul Interviews|Tags: , , |

2021 Introduction: From 1977 to 1978, the primary lead vocalist on Chic's global hits was Norma Jean Wright and with Nile Rodgers & Bernard Edwards masterminding her first solo album, Norma Jean shared with David Nathan in 1978 about an Earth Wind & Fire tryout and a gig with The Spinners prior to her tenure with Chic…

DAVID NATHAN’S DIARY – November 4, 2021: ARETHA – A Closer Look (Pt 11): Try A Little Tenderness-1966 Demo

2022-02-15T03:48:50-05:00November 3, 2021|Categories: David Nathan’s Diary|Tags: , |

Continuing to take a closer look at some of the amazing tracks to be found on the career-spanning 4CD Rhino box set, ARETHA that I co-produced with Patrick Milligan, I’m turning the spotlight on Aretha’s 1966 demo of “Try A Little Tenderness,” one of several tracks she sent to Jerry Wexler after signing with Atlantic as a prelude to her first recording session for the label in January 1967…

DAVID NATHAN’S DIARY – October 28, 2021: ARETHA – A Closer Look (Pt 10): The Boy From Bombay

2022-02-15T03:48:16-05:00October 26, 2021|Categories: David Nathan’s Diary|Tags: |

The tenth in my series of sharing more about the rarities that are included in the career-spanning 4CD Rhino box set, ARETHA that I had the privilege to co-produce with Patrick Milligan focuses on “The Boy From Bombay,” a previously unreleased track from Aretha’s 1972 sessions with Quincy Jones…

GROVER WASHINGTON, JR.: In The Name Of Love – The Elektra Years (1979-1984), 5CD Box Set (SoulMusic Records/Cherry Red Records)

2022-02-15T07:20:53-05:00October 19, 2021|Categories: Reissues, SoulMusic Records|Tags: , , |

SoulMusic Records is proud to present ‘In The Name Of Love’, a musically masterful collection of expanded edition of the five albums by the incomparable Grover Washington, Jr, specifically covering his tenure with Elektra Records from 1979-1984.

LORRAINE ELLISON: Classic Soul 1974 Interview

2021-10-19T21:31:58-04:00October 19, 2021|Categories: Classic Soul Interviews, Uncategorized|Tags: , , |

2021 Introduction: Revered for her 1966 classic recording “Stay With Me,” admired by pop and rock artists such as Janis Joplin, Laura Nyro and Van Morrison, Lorraine Ellison never achieved mainstream success in a recording career that spanned almost a decade (1965-1974). In a very rare, in depth interview in 1974, the super-soulful Lorraine shared with David Nathan her hopes for finally gaining recognition with a then-new Warner Brothers’ album…

DAVID NATHAN’S DIARY – October 21, 2021: ARETHA – A Closer Look (Pt 9): Satisfaction (UK 1967 Single)

2022-02-15T03:48:24-05:00October 19, 2021|Categories: David Nathan’s Diary|Tags: , |

Continuing to delve into highlights among the rare recordings included on the first-of-its-kind career-spanning 2021 4CD set, "ARETHA," co-producer David Nathan gives background information on Aretha’s cover of The Rolling Stones’ “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” and a new version of it recorded in November 1967 and only released in the UK…

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