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Ween, Freedom of '76, The Jane Pratt Show
The alternative vibe continues in part 45 of my epic youtube countdown. This time its Ween, on the, ahem, “unforgettable” Jane Pratt Show in 1993 playing “Freedom of ’76.” The song, a slow soul jam, comes from Ween’s brilliant album Chocolate and Cheese. Ween, for the uninitiated, consists of Gene Ween (aka Aaron Freeman, lead…
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Michael Jackson, James Brown, and Prince
Part 39 of my youtube countdown is loaded with star power. In it, you’ll see a Prince, a King, and a Godfather, the Holy Trinity of R&B, dance, funk, and soul. In 1983, at a James Brown concert, we have the Godfather calling to stage the King of Pop in all his pre-insane person glory. …
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James Brown, Please Please Please
Welcome to part 16 of my youtube favorites countdown. In this edition we’ll be bringing down the house with the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. Helped out by his Famous Flames, this performance of Please Please Please, is from the TAMI rock show, a 1964 concert movie. This performance, considered by Prince to be the…
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Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, My Girl Has Gone…
Continuing onto part 4 of my youtube favorites countdown, I can proudly announce that if you’re reading this, its your lucky day. If you love hidden gems, long lost songs, and pure Detroit Motown Soul, then this is your Valhalla. Smokey Robinson and the Miracles 1965 #14 hit, My Girl Has Gone. Most new Miracles…