Sometimes your own song that you record first becomes more closely identified with another artist such is the case with the 60’s classic “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy”. (more…)
GFM fam we had to take a little time out today to pay homage to one of the greatest and most melodic bass players to ever record, none other than James Jamerson who died on this day in 1983. As one of the core members of Motown’s storied session musicians “The Funk Brothers” James Jamerson played on countless hit records and developed a personal style that is unmistakable from the first note. (more…)
A must watch interview with Andre Harrell founder of Uptown Records. Sage advice, and truthfully, listening to Andre should give every indication as to why Uptown and his other ventures have been as successful as they have been.
20 years ago this week this song was #1 on The Billboard Charts. Definitely a song of the Summer of ‘90. A fitting tribute to the J5. (more…)
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Ali-Ollie Woodson, former frontman for the legendary Temptations throughout the 80’s and 90’s, has passed away at the age of 58. He had been reportedly battling leukemia since 2008. He was best known for co-writing and co-producing their 1984 hit single “Treat Her Like A Lady”. His most recent release was in 2001 with his solo album, “Right Here All Along“. He is survived by his wife Juanita. See how he’s being remembered around the web after the break.
Yet another great loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Woodson, Motown and Temptations family.
A great song is a great song and is often covered by a number of artists. Has the “cover” become a lost art?
You can file this under something you need to checkout if you haven’t already. Live From Daryl’s House is a monthly webcast concert series from, you guessed it Daryl Hall’s house.
As one half of the most successful duo in rock history Hall and Oates, (Hall and Oates have been sampled by artists such as De La Soul, Young Jeezy, Donnell Jones and Young Gunz) Daryl Hall forged his legacy as a songwriter and musician par excellence. At a time when he and many of his guests (who are legends in their own right) could be content to let their respective discographies speak for themselves, they choose to get together, rehearse and make music for the love of music. (more…)
April 1, 1984, the day the world stood still. Today, Marvin would have been 70 years old. In commemoration of Motown’s 50th anniversary and Marvin’s birthday, Motown has released Then & Now
