Category Archives: Soul, Funk & Disco

     Urrgghhh … new British Soul – a music that truly makes me ill. Fucken awful. I literally have to stop myself from pulling the record from the turntable and smashing it against the table corner … a act I find … Continue reading →

Well of course Stevie Wonder is a legend as a result of being one of the most influential acts in soul music. What I have always liked about Wonder is his inventiveness and his energy. He transcends straight soul and incorporates … Continue reading →

Of course I know who Marvin Gaye is … one of my compatriots is a big Marvin fan.   Generally I do not lean to 60s soul as I said back in "What Frank is listening to #60": "I am not big soul music … Continue reading →

I didn't know much about the Dells except they were a soul group.   From allmusic:The Dells are one of the finest and longest-lived R&B vocal groups in history, and what's most amazing is that they've done it with nearly … Continue reading →

 what Frank is listening to #62 – TINA TURNER – Tina Turns the Country On – (UA) – 1974 Everyone knows Tina Turner and her story, more or less. But if you don't, from allmusic: The most dynamic female soul … Continue reading →

what Frank is listening to #60- GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS – Neither One of Us – (Tamla Motown) – 1973 A disclaimer. I'm not a big soul music aficionado though I do have a few greatest hits compilations and … Continue reading →

what Frank is listening to #46 – GENE CHANDLER – '80 – (20th Century) – 1980      Rise and shine … a beautiful Sunday …   Gene Chandler's pop place in history is assured with the magnificent 1962 hit … Continue reading →

 what Frank is listening to #39 –  MARLON McCLAIN – Changes – (Fantasy) – 1981 The front and back cover artwork would indicate some sort of Afro-American rock or funk guitar virtuoso. And, McLain is a guitarist but an incredibly … Continue reading →

  what Frank is listening to #2 – THE PRESIDENTS – 5-10-15-20-25-30 years of love – (Sussex) – 1971    Three black dudes from Washington DC 1971. Their Top 20 was the title track "5-10-15-20(25-30 years of Love)" The rest of … Continue reading →