VALERIE SIMPSON: Classic Soul 1971 Interview
2021 Introduction: A semi-finalist up for induction into The SoulMusic Hall Of Fame ‘Female Artist’ category (having already been inducted into several other categories before, including ‘Lifetime Achievement’ and ‘Motown Artist’ as a soloist and ‘Producer’ and ‘Songwriter’ as part of the Ashford & Simpson partnership), Valerie Simpson’s work as a solo recording artist first appeared in 1971 with the critically-acclaimed LP, ‘Exposed.” We revisit her first-ever transatlantic phone interview conducted by David Nathan, 40 years ago…
In Soulful Remembrance: Angela Bofill
In soulful remembrance of much-missed superb singer/songwriter, ANGELA BOFILL ((May 2, 1954 – June 13, 2024) whose enduring contribution to
The Spinners: Classic Soul April 1975 Interview
2021 Introduction: Exactly 43 years ago in December 1978, the group Chic were enjoying a No. 1 hit with “Le Freak.” 1979 turned out to be an even more triumphant year for the pioneering group and in July of that year, David Nathan spoke with Nile Rodgers as Chic were working on their then-untitled third album…
In Soulful Remembrance: Tina Turner
SOULMUSIC.COM EXCLUSIVE! FIRST REPRINT OF 1985 INTERVIEW WITH TINA TURNER and DAVID NATHAN! In soulful remembrance of the musical icon
In Soulful Remembrance: Bobby Caldwell
In soulful remembrance of Bobby Caldwell (August 15, 1951 – March 14, 2023) of "What You Won't Do For Love"
In Soulful Remembrance: Thom Bell
We salute and pay heartfelt tribute to the truly iconic producer/songwriter Thom Bell (January 26, 1943-December 22, 2022), whose impact
DIANA ROSS: Classic Soul Interview (April 1973)
Diana Ross: The Lady Is A Winner By David Nathan April 1973, in person interview in London at press conference
Classic Soul Interview: Kool & The Gang (1979)
Kool's Decade Of Funk By David Nathan October 1979 David Nathan talks to Kool and the Gang who are currently
Classic Soul Interview: Ramsey Lewis (1976)
Reaching For New Plateaux By David Nathan September 1976 With 45 albums, 3 Grammy awards and countless other tributes behind
Classic Soul Interview: Ramsey Lewis (1975)
Ramsey Lewis: Don't It Feel Good By John Abbey November 1975 With the ever growing interest in jazz, it's interesting
