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Soul Serenade: The Isley Brothers, “Work to Do”

Ken Shane June 17, 2010 3

In 1972, the Isley Brothers, on the verge of becoming a six-piece, vocal instrumental family funk juggernaut, scored a minor hit with "Work to Do."

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CD Review: George Benson, “Songs and Stories”

Robert Cass August 25, 2009 2

Four years ago GRP/Verve released Best of George Benson Live, recorded at a concert the veteran jazz guitarist and singer gave in Belfast, Ireland, in 2000. The set drew mainly from the 1976-’81 period

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When Good Albums Happen to Bad People: R. Kelly, “R. Kelly” (1995)

Matthew Bolin August 20, 2009 7

Break out your umbrellas, ladies -- Matthew Bolin is back with a new column, and he's brought R. Kelly with him

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