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There was a group of friends known as the Basement Crew. They were the kind of friends who stuck together through thick and thin, their laughter echoing through the streets even when life got tough. Amidst the usual pressures of school, work, and expectations, they found solace in an old, neglected basement that belonged to one of their grandmothers.
When the world outside felt overwhelming and money ran low, they knew exactly where to escape. The basement was hidden away, filled with the scent of aged wood and dust, but it was theirs. They got out some old Etta James albums, and they set up old couches and worn-out rugs, turning the space into their personal sanctuary. The walls were adorned with posters from artists they loved, and a beat-up old record player became their prized possession.
“Where can we party, child, all night long?” one of them shouted over the music, arms wide as if trying to embrace the energy of the moment. “In the basement!” they all yelled back laughing and dancing.
The basement wasn’t just a place; it was a feeling—of freedom, security, and joy. As they finally settled down, giggling and tired, they vowed to return whenever life felt heavy. For in that small, unremarkable basement, they had found their escape—a little haven where they could party, laugh, and love without a care in the worldplaying Etta James song ‘In the Basement released in 1966.
As the story of the Basement Crew comes to a close, we are reminded that: Two are better than one .. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow….Ecclesiastes 4:9-10.
May we each find our own basements—places of refuge filled with friendship, joy, and the spirit of togetherness.
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In 1976, American musician Steve Miller released his hit song "Fly Like an Eagle." The song first made waves in the United Kingdom in August and then landed in the United States by December of that year. It quickly gained popularity, reaching an impressive number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in March 1977.
The song always seemed spiritual and Reggae to me when I first heard it. It is categorized as space rock or blues rock. Its unique sound combines elements that creates a feeling of freedom much like the lyrics suggest.
Over the years, the song has remained a favorite for its uplifting message and catchy tune. Steve Miller's "Fly Like an Eagle" reminds fans everywhere to dream big and embrace the journey ahead.
I’m Gail Nobles and you’re listening to Sound Flave. Until next time, keep dreaming and keep flying. Embrace your dreams, and let them take you to new heights.
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Mark and Brian had access to the biggest names in show business. Check out this interview by Mark and Brian. Weird Al talks about his book and parody.
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Hey there, music lovers! Let's talk about a fantastic track called "Nobody Told Me" by the legendary John Lennon. This hit had quite a journey, climbing its way to the top of the charts. In January 1984, it made a splash in the UK, peaking at number 6, and in the US, it hit number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was Lennon's last brand-new single to break into the top 10 before he left us, and that makes it extra special!
The song features some memorable lines: "Nobody told me there'd be days like these / Strange days indeed / Most peculiar, mama." These words twist the old saying, "My mama told me there'd be days like this," which is famously sung by The Shirelles in "Mama Said." While the Shirelles gave us a sense of warning about life's ups and downs, Lennon flips it around, expressing surprise at how unpredictable life can be.
So, if you haven't given "Nobody Told Me" a listen, do yourself a favor and check it out. It's a catchy, thought-provoking tune that reminds us of the surprises life throws our way, all delivered in Lennon's unmistakable style.
I’m Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening to Sound Flave!
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Let us pause for a moment and reflect upon the majestic journey of Johnny Taylor! Yes, Johnny, that soulful sage, that philosopher of soul, who took us on a lyrical pilgrimage to a place that words can barely capture—Soul Heaven! Oh, it was more than just a dream; it was a divine rendezvous, a celestial concert where the echoes of greatness linger.
He found himself immersed in a symphony of voices, in a gathering of luminaries—the Bar-Kay’s, the smooth croon of Sam Cooke, the electric energy of Jr. Walker, and the captivating presence of Sammy Davis Jr. just to name a few! Each note danced through the air like a whisper, wrapping around his spirit and lifting him higher, higher into the realms of glory.
And oh, what joy it must have brought him! He didn’t want to wake up, dear friends. No, he was basking in a brilliance that transcended time—a communion with those who once cast their shadows over the stage of life, living legends reunited in harmony. Can you feel the rhythm of joy? Can you sense the light of love? In Soul Heaven, there is no darkness.
But now, as the sun sets on Johnny Taylor's life, we find comfort in knowing that the Lord called him home. And perhaps, just perhaps, in that sacred moment, Johnny stepped into the very Dream that he sang about! He joined those celestial souls, those King’s and Queen’s of the past, in an everlasting place where the music never fades.
Oh, Johnny, philosopher of soul, your echoes still! You took us to heights unknown, and though you are no longer here within our midst, the legacy you left lingers like a sweet melody in our hearts. Soul Heaven awaits us all.
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It bubbled up in February '69, hit number 71 on Billboard. Didn't stick around too long, but then It came back in January '70, climbin' a bit higher to 66! Canada digged it a bit more, hittin' 41 and 58 on two different runs. This tune's got legs, you hear? It's got staying power!
Now, let's get to the real heart of the matter – the lyrics!
Listen to this opening:
"Hello, it's meI've thought about us for a long, long timeMaybe I think too much, but something's wrongThere's something here that doesn't last too longMaybe I shouldn't think of you as mine"
He’s layin' it all on the line and straight from the heart. He's reachin' out, see? But there's doubt, a whole lotta doubt in his soul.
Rundgren is not sugar-coating nothin'. This relationship is on the rocks. He's admitting maybe he's overthinkin', maybe he's clingin' to somethin' that just ain't meant to be. "Maybe I shouldn't think of you as mine" This is real life, real heartbreak.
"Hello It's Me" is the kind of tune you put on when you're feeling blue, when the rain's comin' down, and you're sittin' there thinkin' 'bout lost love. This tune's for all those lonely nights in your bedroom.
This song is a confession. It's a vulnerable moment caught on wax. And that is what makes it real, what makes it connect. So give it a spin, and remember Gail Nobles told ya so!
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Let me take you back to the golden vibes of the 70s! We're tuning in to a song from the English music scene - that smooth track, "We Just Disagree," by the one and only Dave Mason! Released in August ’77, this beautiful ballad was plucked right off his album **Let It Flow**—and it hit the airwaves like a comet at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100!
Now, let me tell you why this song resonates with so many of us. **“We Just Disagree”** is the anthem of that bittersweet moment in a relationship when things just don’t line up anymore. You can feel the warmth in Dave's voice as he reminisces about a connection that’s maybe lost its spark. But hold on tight because here comes Jim Krueger with his magic touch on that 12-string guitar! Oh, it’s like a wave rolling over you, bringing the harmony that punctuates this heartfelt tale of parting ways without any bad blood.
You can picture it: “Been away, haven't seen you in a while, how've you been?” Oh, don’t we all know that feeling? The wondering, and that unshakeable feeling that maybe, just maybe, time has changed us in ways we can’t quite grasp. The lyrics paint a picture of two souls trying to navigate their differences. You can hear the tension, yet there’s an underlying respect, which is what makes the song so relatable.
And let’s not forget that chorus that digs deep into the fabric of human interaction: "So let's leave it alone 'cause we can't see eye to eye. There ain't no good guy, there ain't no bad guy. There's only you and me and we just disagree." It’s a real revelation—no need for blame when love fades; sometimes it’s just two people growing in different directions.
Mason and Krueger deliver this profound message with such grace, and it’s a reminder that every relationship has its ups and downs, and sometimes, the best solution is mutual understanding—even when it hurts a little.
I’m Gail Nobles and you’re listening to Sound Flave.
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Let’s talk about a lovely song called "We'll Never Have to Say Goodbye Again," written by Jeffrey Comanor. This song came out in September 1976 as part of an album called "A Rumor in His Own Time." It’s all about a sweet couple who have an amazing night together, and the singer wishes it would just go on forever—no goodbyes, just happiness.
While Jeffrey’s original version didn’t get much attention, a big change happened when Clive Davis, the president of Arista Records, stumbled upon it just a few months later. He saw potential in it, and it was soon covered by a duo called Deardorff & Joseph in their first album with Arista.
After Deardorff & Joseph went their separate ways, interestingly, the people managing them found new opportunities—you see, Marcia Day started managing Deardorff, while Susan Joseph took charge of Joseph.
Fast forward to February 1978, and we have more covers of this enchanting tune! Maureen McGovern and the duo England Dan & John Ford Coley each released their versions. McGovern's cover didn’t quite catch on, but England Dan & John Ford Coley hit the jackpot! Their rendition spent six weeks at the top of the Billboard US Easy Listening chart and made waves in Canada, too.
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Through the words of Tina Turner, I hear the chambers of collective struggle, Tina Turner. We don’t need another hero in her powerful voice. She speaks to the heart of our individual souls as we go through this turbulent landscape we call life we find ourselves journey for something more something greater than what lies within our own experiences.
Tina implores us to consider the landscape of our existence asking not for another savior to emerge from the shadows, but rather for a path that leads us beyond our own personal thunderdomes. What is a hero? What we truly seek is not someone to rescue us from our struggles, but an awakening - a change in our society.
She sings of change, and when I listen, I too wonder: When will we ever change? When will we rise up and hold the reins of our destinies, embracing our capacity to shape a world free from the chains of fear and despair? We have been searching, yearning for something — a foundation upon which we can build our dreams, a pillar of strength that we can rely on as we strive for a better tomorrow.
Look around you. We live in a world where too many of us remain shackled by fear and uncertainty where our voices are stifled, and our hopes dimmed, We must not allow ourselves to live only to leave a mark, a fleeting impression that soon fades. Rather, we must strive to create a legacy of courage and love that stands against the storm. We must seize this moment for living under the blanket of fear. It only leads to a hollow existence, empty of meaning, until there is nothing left.
It is time for us to rise, together as one, to reach for the life beyond the Thunderdome — a life filled with purpose, justice, and love. Let us refuse to be passive spectators in our own lives. Let every heartbeat be a drumbeat for change, every breath a pledge to forge a brighter path for the generations to come.
So I say to you, let us not wait for another hero to come save us. Let us be the heroes of our own story, the architects of change in our communities, the guardians of hope in times of despair. The answers lie within us, and together, united in our dreams, we shall not only envision a better future but also create it!
I’m Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening.
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Never stop is a song by The Brand New Heavies. They are in English band formed in 1985. They’re single was released in 1991. Never Stop was released as the first international single and third overall single.
Upon his release, never stop achieved notable commercial success. The song peaked at number 43 on the UK singles chart. The song became the first crossover hit, peeking at number 54 on the US billboard hot 100 and climbed to an impressive number four on the US hot R&B singles chart .
The Brand New Heavies signature sound is evident through the use of tight instrumentation, energetic rhythms and smooth vocal delivery, which collectively create an appealing and uplifting listening experience. This achievement indicated the bands ability to appeal to a diverse audience, transcending genres, and establishing a foothold in both pop and R&B markets.
The music video for Never Stop directed by Douglas Gayeton visually captures the upbeat and joyful vibe of the song. The video further enhanced the song’s popularity.
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(Jean Knight in a press photo dated to 1971)
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Jean Knight the soul-stirring songbird. She's got that groove and a voice that will make you wanna dance. You remember: Mr. Big Stuff. Let me tell you about her song A Little Bit of Something (Is Better Than All of Nothing).
Jean’s powerful voice comes through echoing the true essence of love and desire. It's a song for all those who know that sometimes a little love is better than no love at all! She lays it down smooth and sassy, reminding us that even if you can't have everything you want, a little taste can make your heart sing.
Jean Knight captures that feeling of longing, but she's flipping it with a hopeful twist. It's a celebration of those small moments - the flirty chats, the sweet smiles- that might just be what you need to keep your heart in the game.
A little bit of something is a reminder that in the game of love, every little bit counts! Keep grooving and moving with Jean Knight: Mr. Big Stuff Tell Me! Keep listening to songs of love. I'll say it again: A Little Bit of Something (Is Better Than All of Nothing).
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Eugene Record was an American singer, songwriter, arranger, and record producer. He was best known as the lead vocalist of the Chicago-based vocal group The Chi-Lites from their formation in 1959 until 1973, from 1980 to 1988, and later making occasional guest appearances. Record wrote and produced many of the group's hits in the 1970s on Brunswick Records, as well as writing and producing for other acts. He had international hits with: "Oh Girl," "Have You Seen Her,
When Brunswick began to falter due to legal and financial issues in the mid-1970s, Record decided to go solo and released three albums (entitled The Eugene Record, Trying to Get to You, and Welcome to My Fantasy) in the late 1970s on Warner Music Group without major success, before re-joining The Chi-Lites in 1980.
From Eugene 1976 album the Eugene Record, he made a single entitled Overdose of Joy. It sounds like a smashing hit. Eugene Record sounds a lot like Marvin Gaye and the music sounds like a Marvin Gaye kind of groove. The song was written by Eugene.
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Walk Away From Love Is a song recorded by David Ruffin in 1975. The million selling single was Ruffins only number one R&B hit. Nobody could sing like David Ruffin. His voice really spoke to people through music. You can feel feeling from the words of the song because of his voice.
The lyrics say: I'm gonna walk away from love before love breaks my heart.
He makes love sound like it's something to be feared because of fear within. He doesn't want his heartbroken. So David sings about walking away.
The song Walk Away From Love was number one on the US R&B singles chart for one week in early 1976, and crossed over to number nine on the pop charts. In Canada, the song peak that number 30.
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Hello! I'm Gail Nobles. Welcome to Sound Flave. Today's topic is Whole House Full of Kings & Queens.
Motown had a whole House full of kings and Queens. Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Stevie Wonder, and Aretha Franklin, and a whole list of them in the same house.
Now Michael Jackson is the number one king in the world. He started out as a Motown star with his brothers the Jackson 5.
Aretha Franklin is the Queen of Soul. She's another Motown star.
Whitney Houston reigned as the Queen of Pop.
James Brown is Godfather of Soul.
Looks like to me, there is room for all that work hard to be number one in music. Rolling Stone has written an article titled The 200 Greatest asingers of All Time.
Today you hear rumors among fans: Who is a far better singer than who? I don't understand why people compare singers.
When I was growing up hearing Motown, listening with family and friends, everybody just enjoyed the music.
When disco came along all of the singers got an applied in the 80s. We loved of course Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Madonna, and the list goes on. There were so many singers that the world enjoyed.
Now we are being told that they'll never be another James Brown or Michael Jackson. I don't know why because there are some more talented people out there just like them or better than them. God gave so many people so much talent, and if you're trying to get into the business, we all know that if it's not about talent, it ain't the music business, and there should be room for all.
I’m Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening.
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When Love Calls came from Atlantic Starr’s third studio album, Radiant. The song is written by David Lewis and Wayne Lewis. When Love Calls Peaked at number five on billboard’s R&B chart and number 80 on billboard’s dance music chart in 1981.
The lyrics said: When love calls
You better answer
Cause it might be a big mistake if you decide to hesitate.
The single is a pretty good R&B and dance song.
You may know Atlantic star from singing the hits Always, Secret Lovers, and Masterpiece. You may also know them from singing One Lover, At a Time, If Your Heart Isn't In It, and My First Love.
The group started in the 1970s and they were singing in the 80s They have changed and replaced members. There were some members that had solo careers. They were plentiful in members. I think now the band has four members and still sound great and still singing and performing. You can follow the group for the official Instagram for Atlantic Starr.
I'm Gail Nobles. Give Atlantic Starr’s single When Love Calls a listen.Thank you for tuning in to Sound Flave.
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Today's topic on Radiea Applis Soul is Bill Moss: Socket It To Em Soul Brother. Hello! I'm Gail Nobles. Welcome to Sound Flave. You're listening to the Radiea Applis Soul podcast edition.
Bill Moss was a local singer and DJ at WVKO in Columbus. Short for Capital City Soul, the Columbus Ohio Capsule label’s history spans only five years throughout the 1970s founded by Bill Moss. Eccentric Soul: The Capsule Label is a compilation of 19 tracks spanning the label’s all but forgotten history.
One of the songs on the compilation album was titled Socket It To Him Soul Brother by Bill Moss. In the song, he mentioned that he once had the pleasure of meeting Dr. King, and he asked the question: What I say?” Then the back up group would back him up by saying: Socket It To Him So Brother. The song was released on the Bell Records label in 1969. I won't say that it's an instrumental record, and I won't say that it's a rap record as far as rhyming. But it has that rap style. It's a soul record in the soul genre.
On the compilation album released in 2004 or other songs by other music artist by the label The Numero Group.
I would like to add that the single Socket To Him Soul Brother was also released on the Pama Records Label. I don't know if the song was a hit, but it sure sounds like a hit.
Thank you for listening to Radiea Applis Soul. I'm Gail Nobles.
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Today's topic is James and Bobby Purify. They had a song titled: So Many Reasons. They were an R&B singing duo whose big hits were I’m Your Puppet in 1966, which reached number six in the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart and "Let Love Come Between Us" in 1967, which reached number 23 in the US. The original "Bobby Purify" (Robert Lee Dickey) was replaced by a second "Bobby Purify" (Ben Moore) in the 1970s. James Lee Purify was cousin to the original Robert Lee Dickie formed in 1965.
I'd like to talk about their single So Many Reasons. It is a great song too.It's a song that some may not have heard. It's a single that comes from the album Shake A Tail Feather! The best of James & Bobby Purify released in 2002. The song So Many Reasons is telling all the reasons why someone is loved. James and Bobby are singing and telling the story. Songwriters knew how to write down in words the reasons why they loved someone in those days, and the singers didn't have a hard time expressing and explaining it. You could see and feel their emotions.
You're listening to Sound Flave. Radiae Applis Soul. I’m your host, Gail Nobles. Today's topic: James and Bobby Purify.
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Reflections of my life was a 1969/1970 hit single for the Scottish band Marmalade. It was written by their lead guitarist Junior Campbell and singer Dean Ford. Released in late 1969, it was the band’s first release on Decca following an earlier spell at CBS.
The song went on to chart worldwide reaching number three in the UK in 1969, number 10 in the US and 1970 on the Billboard Hot 100, and number seven on the Cash Box Top 100. Initial sales were significant in both countries.
In the kind of world we're living in today, I often think of some of the words to the song. The part when Marmalade sings, “The world is a bad place, a bad place. A terrible place to live. Oh, but I don't wanna die.
Today the song is more than a song to me. The band was singing the way I feel right now. Reflections of My Life is a meaningful song. I love the guitars I hear in the song and the harmony of Marmalade. And most of all, the words.
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Diana Ross. She rose to fame as the lead singer of the vocal group The Supremes, who became Motown's most successful act during the 1960s and one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. They remain the best-charting female group in history with a total of twelve number-one hit singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, including "Where Did Our Love Go", "Baby Love", "Come See About Me", "Stop! In the Name of Love", and "Love Child".
Following her departure from the Supremes in 1970, Ross embarked on a successful solo music career with the release of her eponymous debut solo album and its singles, "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" – her first solo U.S. number-one hit – and "Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand)".
My favorite song from Diana Ross isAin’t No Mountain High Enough. She sang her version beautifully. I love her beginning speech to the song as the Motown Orchestra plays and the choir sings. Diana’s spoken voice is beautiful for the song saying: If you need, me call me.
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Hello! I'm Gail Nobles.Welcome to Sound Flave. I don't know anyone that doesn't know anything about the Beatles. What I remember most about the Beatles is their hit song Let It Be. It was written by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon McCartney partnership. It’s a wonderful song. It sounds as if it was written just for me, and some of you might feel the same.
At the time, it had the highest debut on the Billboard Hot 100, beginning its chart run at number 6 and eventually reaching the top. It was the Beatles' final single before McCartney announced his departure from the band.
McCartney said he had the idea of "Let It Be" after he had a dream about his mother during the tense period surrounding the sessions for The Beatles ("the White Album") in 1968. Mary Patricia McCartney died of cancer in 1956, when he was fourteen. I can feel what McCartney went through, and his song certainly made me realize the meaning during the time my mother was leaving me.
Did you know that Billy Preston played organ and electric piano for the Beatles? He played the organ for the song Let It Be. I've also seen Billy Preston performed the song live on piano.
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