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EARTH, WIND & FIRE: Classic Soul 1979 Interview

2021-03-02T17:36:37-05:00March 2, 2021|Categories: Classic Soul Interviews, Uncategorized|Tags: |

2021 Introduction: With the induction of legendary supergroup Earth, Wind & Fire into The SoulMusic Hall Of Fame in the Lifetime Achievement category, we revisit a July 1979 interview SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan conducted with Verdine White about the success of the multi-platinum “I Am” album, a visit to Egypt, his own work as a producer and much more...

Motown Spotlight, February 2021 – Mary Wilson

2022-02-12T06:45:40-05:00February 27, 2021|Categories: Motown, Motown Spotlight, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , |

It's fitting that with this Motown Spotlight, Sharon Davis pays tribute to SoulMusic Hall Of Fame inductee Mary Wilson, whose contribution to the legacy of The Supremes and her own work as an artist, author and performer remains immeasurable...

BRUCE HAWES: Classic Soul 1979 Interview

2022-02-03T01:03:41-05:00February 26, 2021|Categories: Classic Soul Interviews, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , |

2021 Introduction: In memory of the very talented songwriter and producer Bruce Hawes (who passed away on February 21, 2021), one of the primary tunesmiths of the Philadelphia soul scene responsible for hits by The Spinners, First Choice and songs recorded by Johnny Mathis, Dionne Warwick, The Three Degrees and many more…

DAVID NATHAN’S DIARY – February 22, 2021: NINA SIMONE: FURTHER REFLECTIONS & MEMORIES FROM THE ’60s

2022-02-15T03:50:23-05:00February 19, 2021|Categories: David Nathan, David Nathan’s Diary|Tags: |

In celebration of the anniversary of her birthday on February 21st, 1933 and in conjunction with the digital release of an expanded edition of “Folksy Nina,” the iconic Nina Simone’s 8th album for Colpix Records, SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan recalls in this Q&A the impact this pioneering artist and SoulMusic Hall Of Fame ‘Legacy Posthumous’ inductee had on him during his teenage years in London...

DORIS TROY: Classic Soul 1974 Interview

2021-02-18T17:07:56-05:00February 18, 2021|Categories: Classic Soul Interviews, Uncategorized|Tags: , , |

2021 Introduction: Honouring the anniversary of her passing in 2004, we remember R&B Foundation Pioneer Awardee Doris Troy, known as ‘Mama Soul’ (and the inspiration for the musical “Mama, I Want To Sing” in which she appeared for many years) and for classic hits such as the timeless classic “Just One Look” and her work with legendary artists such The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd and Dusty Springfield among many others. David Nathan, a longtime friend, recalls an in person interview with Doris in London….

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