Nick Ashford and his songwriting partner & wife Valerie Simpson were not only one of the great Soul/R&B/Funk/Jazz songwriting teams from the mid sixties on, they were recording artists in their own right.
As staff songwriters for Scepter Records, Ashford and Simpson wrote Ray Charles' classic "Let's Go Get Stoned" in 1964, which brought them to the attention of Motown. The song became a number one U.S. R&B hit in 1966 for Ray Charles.
Ray Charles - Let's Go Get Stoned
Ronnie Milsap used a song penned by Ashford & Simpson entitled Never Had It So Good
Maxine Brown recorded their song entitled One Step At A Time.
As a team the duo went on to write some of the biggest hits in R&B history including several Motown classics.
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell first recording Ashford & Simpsons song Aint No Mountain High Enough (1967)
Diana Ross also covered a great version of Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Ashford & Simpson also wrote "You're All I Need To Get By" covered by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
"Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing" first covered by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell in 1968
The Jackson 5 also covered Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing
Below is Ashford and Simpson performing their classic hit " Reach and Touch Somebody's Hand
" with their friends Ben E. King, Roberta Flack, Phyllis Hyman, Cissy Houston, Paul Shaffer, Stevie Wonder, and Patti LaBelle.
"Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand)"
Ayo's latest videos: Michael Jackson Tribute of I Want You Back and more :)
Early in 2009, as MusicLoad regulars and any of my friends will recall, I could not stop raving about Ayo. I especially loved her song entitled "Life Is Real" and wrote a little about her and posted the video at http://www.musicload.com/2009/02/ayo-life-is-real.html.
This is her latest, a Jackson 5 cover song titled I Want You Back.
Ayo - I Want You Back (Jackson 5 Cover)
Ayo also recorded an original track entitled I'm Gonna Dance. This is the way I like Ayo most, when she keeps it original. Enjoy! GC
Ayo - I'm Gonna Dance
Connect direct with Ayo at AyoMusic.com, Facebook.com/AyoMusicOfficial, Instagram.com/AyoMusic and Twitter.com/AyoMusic
This is her latest, a Jackson 5 cover song titled I Want You Back.
Ayo - I Want You Back (Jackson 5 Cover)
Ayo also recorded an original track entitled I'm Gonna Dance. This is the way I like Ayo most, when she keeps it original. Enjoy! GC
Ayo - I'm Gonna Dance
Connect direct with Ayo at AyoMusic.com, Facebook.com/AyoMusicOfficial, Instagram.com/AyoMusic and Twitter.com/AyoMusic
ADELE - 'Hometown Glory' (2008)
Listen to clips and/or buy Adele's first record from 2008 entitled "19"
Felix Reibl has a great sounding backing band
Posted by Gregory J. Chamberlain
At first listen, the front man Felix Reibl doesn't really stand out in this song, but if you hang on and listen, it's quickly apparent that the band, in a very traditional rock sounding way, is really good.
The music in the above video is from Felix's latest solo project (2011). He is best known as being part of The Cat Empire.
Felix Reibl performs So Many Nights from his earlier project known as The Cat Empire (2008)
Listen to and buy music from The Cat Empire featuring Felix Reibl
At first listen, the front man Felix Reibl doesn't really stand out in this song, but if you hang on and listen, it's quickly apparent that the band, in a very traditional rock sounding way, is really good.
The music in the above video is from Felix's latest solo project (2011). He is best known as being part of The Cat Empire.
Felix Reibl performs So Many Nights from his earlier project known as The Cat Empire (2008)
Listen to and buy music from The Cat Empire featuring Felix Reibl
She Wants Chaos - Digital
Posted by Gregory J. Chamberlain
Here is a young German group that seems to be onto something... They pulled together a nice unplugged performance in this video. Enjoy!
Buy the She Wants Chaos MP3 Album The 5th Season
Here is a young German group that seems to be onto something... They pulled together a nice unplugged performance in this video. Enjoy!
Buy the She Wants Chaos MP3 Album The 5th Season
Fan Made Dance Video to Heartbeat by Nneka
A young choreographer and dancer named Mariel Martin produced this video with her dancers. They dance to the music of recording artist known as Nneka and her song titled Heartbeat.
Bettye LaVette - Stories from Segregation 'til Present - Live at Joe's Pub NYC
Bettye LaVette is a woman who, to me, is as real of a deal as it gets. When she sings a song, I believe it. She always sends tingles my spine, for I know she's lived it and her soulful voice is right on it. Having lived through the segregation era herself and having performed at President Obama's inauguration, she has stories to tell, such as recalling her friend Sam Cooke just before she performs his song in this next video. Enjoy! GC
Bettye LaVette performs A Change is Gonna Come - Live at Joe's Pub, NYC - 3/8/09
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Buy Interpretations: The British Rock Songbook by Bettye LaVette
Bettye LaVette performs A Change is Gonna Come - Live at Joe's Pub, NYC - 3/8/09
Connect Direct With Bettye LaVette at BettyeLaVette.Com and Facebook.Com/BettyeLaVette and Twitter.Com/BettyeLaVette
Buy Interpretations: The British Rock Songbook by Bettye LaVette
First Aid Kit - Hard Believer (Music Video)
MusicLoad is pleased to present First Aid Kit, a folk duo of sisters, Johanna & Klara Söderberg, and the music video for their song titled Hard Believer from their album titled The Big Black & The Blue.
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First Aid Kit - Hard Believer
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Jarett Killen
Posted by Gregory J. Chamberlain
MusicLoad Presents... is a music television program in development by MusicLoad and MUSIC TELEVISION COMPANY that will feature up and coming acts as well as established artists, bands and songwriters. Artists who can show up and play live like Jarrett Killen will be featured on the program.
Thank you to Steven O'Regan and his Balcony TV and Balcony TV Austin for producing and turning me onto this well done recording of Jarrett Killen.
MusicLoad Presents... is a music television program in development by MusicLoad and MUSIC TELEVISION COMPANY that will feature up and coming acts as well as established artists, bands and songwriters. Artists who can show up and play live like Jarrett Killen will be featured on the program.
Thank you to Steven O'Regan and his Balcony TV and Balcony TV Austin for producing and turning me onto this well done recording of Jarrett Killen.
Obscure Hollie Smith track: "Say Your Words" with Concord Dawn
Not exactly sure of the origin of this track, who wrote it or what. But any Hollie Smith fan who has heard everything she has had to offer so far will be stoked to find this song performed by Smith singing over the top of some mean drum & bass by Concord Dawn, a New Zealand drum and bass group, active since mid 1999. Concord Dawn consists of Matt Harvey (aka Matty C) and Evan Short (aka Kiljoy). - Enjoy! GC
Steve Edwards live at Nokia Tramlines Music Festival
Posted by Gregory J. Chamberlain
Steve Edwards performs Redemption Song - Live at Nokia Tramlines Music Festival
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Steve Edwards performs Redemption Song - Live at Nokia Tramlines Music Festival
Pick up some Buddy Miles MP3 Downloads :)
Hollie Smith & Mara TK - Lives For Living (from the album Band Of Brothers Vol.1)
Hollie Smith is one of my favorite living soul artists. Fell in love with her sound in 2007, when I first wrote about her. http://blog.musicload.com/2007/09/hollie-smith-soul-girl-for-real.html
This song below, 'Lives For Living', is the first single off Hollie Smith's new album Band Of Brothers Vol.1 with Mara TK known for his work with Electric Wire Hustle. This record is her latest effort under her new EMI New Zealand deal. The song is subdued, but beautiful. It sounds great turned up so that the subtleties of the rhythm can come through. Enjoy!
This song below, 'Lives For Living', is the first single off Hollie Smith's new album Band Of Brothers Vol.1 with Mara TK known for his work with Electric Wire Hustle. This record is her latest effort under her new EMI New Zealand deal. The song is subdued, but beautiful. It sounds great turned up so that the subtleties of the rhythm can come through. Enjoy!
Daniela Brooker - Summer Love
Daniela Brooker is a 18 year old artist from England. This beach inspired music video is to her song titled Summer Love.
Daniela Brooker - Summer Love
*Since the time that this post was originally created on August 2, 2011, Daniela Brooker has rebranded herself simply as "Brooker"
Connect direct with Brooker at Facebook.com/danielabrooker, Twitter.com/brooker, Instagram.com/brooker and at Soundcloud.com/danielabrooker
PICKWICK - GREAT NEW SEATTLE BAND
Posted by Gregory J. Chamberlain
The Seattle Washington based band known as Pickwick is one of my favorite new bands. Just picked up on them last week for the first time. Totally reminds me of 80's group Squeeze meets Simply Red, only more groovin' with a classic sound they can call their own.
The following videos were produced by Seattle based music market makers, Abbey Simmons and Josh Lovseth of the music blog Sound on the Sound. And the videos were filmed and edited by Tyler Kalberg with the sound and mix by Chris Proff. Kudos to this fine crew. Enjoy!
Pickwick and their song entitled "The Round"
Pickwick and their songs entitled "Hacienda Motel" and "Call & Response"
The Seattle Washington based band known as Pickwick is one of my favorite new bands. Just picked up on them last week for the first time. Totally reminds me of 80's group Squeeze meets Simply Red, only more groovin' with a classic sound they can call their own.
The following videos were produced by Seattle based music market makers, Abbey Simmons and Josh Lovseth of the music blog Sound on the Sound. And the videos were filmed and edited by Tyler Kalberg with the sound and mix by Chris Proff. Kudos to this fine crew. Enjoy!
Pickwick and their song entitled "The Round"
Pickwick and their songs entitled "Hacienda Motel" and "Call & Response"
Gabe Dixon "My Favorite" Live at Room 5
Posted by Gregory J. Chamberlain
Gabe Dixon at Room 5 in Los Angeles performing his new single "My Favorite."
Buy Gabe's new album entitled One Spark, due out August 22. Click below to order now :)
Gabe Dixon at Room 5 in Los Angeles performing his new single "My Favorite."
Buy Gabe's new album entitled One Spark, due out August 22. Click below to order now :)
Corey Taylor of Slipknot contemplates the future of Slipknot
During an interview for his new book Seven Deadly Sins, Corey Taylor said that the shows overseas with Slipknot were positive experiences. But was it enough to get him psyched about working with Clown, Joey and the rest of the masked men for a new album?
Buy Corey Taylor's latest book Seven Deadly Sins
Buy Corey Taylor's latest book Seven Deadly Sins
Moody and Diz - Remembering James Moody and Dizzy Gillespie
Posted by Gregory J. Chamberlain
Thanks to Jazz Video Guy on YouTube for this great bit of jazz music history.
Charlie Fishman, who now produces the DC Jazz Festival, was Dizzy Gillespie's friend and manager during the last years of the trumpeter's remarkable life. Here, he recalls the close friendship of Dizzy and saxman James Moody. Enjoy!
Thanks to Jazz Video Guy on YouTube for this great bit of jazz music history.
Charlie Fishman, who now produces the DC Jazz Festival, was Dizzy Gillespie's friend and manager during the last years of the trumpeter's remarkable life. Here, he recalls the close friendship of Dizzy and saxman James Moody. Enjoy!
Boots Electric - Swallowed By The Night (Live)
Jesse 'The Devil' Hughes AKA Boots Electric plays the song Swallowed By The Night live and acoustic in the American Hotel in Amsterdam on July 28, 2011. The song is on his solo debut album Honkey Kong.
UNDALRDS - Chosen
Posted by Gregory J. Chamberlain
Out of Pittsburgh, PA, 17 year old Nigel Ash and his brothers and sisters Bangotang (6 years old), J-Smash (8 years old), D.I.G.I. (10 years old), Big E (13 years old) make up the hip-hop, singing and dance crew that goes by UNDALRDS (pronounced underlords).
This is their latest creation entitled Chosen.
Enjoy!
Buy the UNDALRDS Record
Out of Pittsburgh, PA, 17 year old Nigel Ash and his brothers and sisters Bangotang (6 years old), J-Smash (8 years old), D.I.G.I. (10 years old), Big E (13 years old) make up the hip-hop, singing and dance crew that goes by UNDALRDS (pronounced underlords).
This is their latest creation entitled Chosen.
Enjoy!
Buy the UNDALRDS Record
Amy Winehouse - Love Is A Losing Game
Posted by Gregory J. Chamberlain
I remember, vividly, the first time I ever heard this demo recording by Amy Winehouse. It totally fucking killed me, right after her first line and it stirred by emotions even more are it crept on. To this day, the song still hits me with the same impact as it ever did, perhaps a little more.
Amy Winehouse - Love is a losing game (the original demo version)
Amy Winehouse - Love is a losing game (live at South by Southwest - SXSW 2007)
Amy Winehouse - Love is a losing game (official music video)
Buy the single to Love is a losing game by Amy Winehouse
I remember, vividly, the first time I ever heard this demo recording by Amy Winehouse. It totally fucking killed me, right after her first line and it stirred by emotions even more are it crept on. To this day, the song still hits me with the same impact as it ever did, perhaps a little more.
Amy Winehouse - Love is a losing game (the original demo version)
Amy Winehouse - Love is a losing game (live at South by Southwest - SXSW 2007)
Amy Winehouse - Love is a losing game (official music video)
Buy the single to Love is a losing game by Amy Winehouse
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