Music Is Our Church: A Conversation with DJ Greg Belson
Music Is Our Church: A Conversation with DJ Greg Belson by Tim
LISTEN: A New Remix of Otis Redding’s “(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay”
Hear the new versions of the No. 1 smash.
LORRAINE ELLISON: Classic Soul 1974 Interview
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…
CHIC: Classic Soul October 1979 Interview
2021 Introduction: With their own unique brand of music that transcends decades, Chic began making strides globally in 1979. David Nathan sat down with founders Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards for an evening meal in October of that year just before Chic set out to conquer British audiences…
Motown Spotlight, September 2021
Motown music historian and writer Sharon Davis reflects on her face-to-face meeting with Barbara Randolph back in the late '80s and pays tribute to Carl Bean, of "I Was Born This Way" fame...
DAVID NATHAN’S DIARY – September 23, 2021: ARETHA – A Closer Look (Pt 5): Brand New Me (Alternate Take 6)
As part of delving into the alternate takes that are among the many highlights of the stunning 2021 spanning 4CD set, "ARETHA," co-producer David Nathan sheds a light on how ‘The Queen Of Soul’ brought a whole new feel to the song, “Brand New Me," track 9 on Disc 3…
Motown’s Secret Weapon: Songwriter Ivy Jo Hunter’s Greatest Tracks
You might not know the name, but you know the songs.
Phyllis Hyman: Classic Soul 1977 Interview
2021 Introduction: With a resurgence of interest in her recordings as a result of the 2021 SoulMusic Records’ box set, “Old Friend – The Deluxe Collection (1976-1998),” the late and much-revered Phyllis Hyman was just starting her recording career when then-Manhattan neighbour David Nathan met up with her in 1977…
HIGH INERGY: Classic Soul 1977 Interview
2021 Introduction: Inducted into The SoulMusic Hall Of Fame in July 2021 in the ‘Motown’ artist category, High Inergy were riding the crest of popularity in 1977 with their hit “You Can’t Turn Me Off (In The Middle Of Turnin’ Me On)” as David Nathan discovered when he caught up with the female quartet towards the end of their first year as Motown artists…
Cameo: Classic Soul 1979 Interview
2021 Introduction: Groove masters Cameo are contenders in the ‘Funk Group’ category; back in 1979, the group was just hitting their stride, three albums into their recording career and as leader Larry Blackmon told David Nathan, the group was planning on next-level success with “Secret Omen”…
