Aretha Franklin
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Ken Shane
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Happy New Year! During the holidays I decided to determine once and for all how long I’ve been writing this column. I searched the Popdose archives for that first column…
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Ken Shane
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Saying goodbye to the Queen of Soul with a prayer from 1968
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David Medsker
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Proof that there is always something good that can come from even the worst of things.
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Ken Shane
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On February 2, Omnivore Recordings will release the third and fourth discs in their splendid compilation series The Ru-Jac Records story. Ru-Jac was a Baltimore-based soul and R&B label founded…
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Ken Shane
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Two classic versions of one classic song. Which is your favorite?
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Ken Shane
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In the capable hands of Christian McBride this year’s Newport Jazz Festival was one for the ages
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Ken Shane
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One great song, two great versions. Which is your favorite? Vote now.
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Ken Shane
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Judy Clay was known for her duet hits but she had much more to offer
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Ken Shane
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Inez and Charlie Foxx scored a big hit in ’63 but never fully broke out of the novelty box
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Popdose Staff
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Can a song change the world? Popular music has always been looked on as something of a disposable pleasure: reflective of its times, sure, but meant to be played among…
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Ken Shane
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Fontella Bass scored big with the unfairly labeled “Aretha record that Aretha never made”
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Ken Shane
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Natalie Cole emerged from a large shadow to become a star in her own right
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Ken Shane
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Happy New Year! In 1967, Aretha Franklin released “A Natural Woman (You Make Me Feel Like)” on Atlantic Records. The song was written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin, with…
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Ken Shane
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Donny Hathaway’s 1970 single has become a holiday standard
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Ken Shane
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James & Bobby Purify launched their career with a Muscle Shoals classic
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Ken Shane
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Paying tribute to a recently departed soul legend
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Ken Shane
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One great song, three great versions. Which is your favorite?
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Ken Shane
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The Staple Singers let go of the past on this 1975 classic
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Ken Shane
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When Luther Vandross died in 2005 a storied career ended
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Ken Shane
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Bobby Womack has entered the twilight of his legendary career
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Michael Parr
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It’s the last Friday Five of 2012! Join in with five random tracks of your own.
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Dave Steed
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This week’s Bottom Feeders is brought to you by rednecks and the number 4.
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Popdose Staff
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As we float like a mellow breeze into the second installment of AM: Gold 1973, we leave behind the deep analyses of the story-song and just enjoy some great tunes.
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Michael Fortes
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The shimmering debut album from Oakland’s Anna Ash is finally here, and it’s full of charm and romance.
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