OT: Black Music Month - The Legends of Black Music

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[Aluminny69]

Louis Armstrong What a Wonderful World

This was a surprise hit back in the sixties

 

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Harmonica legend - Little Walter

 

[SalinasV]

I could "like" almost all the songs listed above, but I am trying to show some restraint. The Supremes were the first group I really loved, and this song got me going.

 

[Galaxyshooter]

Best R&B band of all time.

without a doubt the greatest band ever yes the greatest band ever over the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Sting,Gap band...you name them EWF was better not IMP just a fact!!!

 

[bbfanLA]

Besides being the frontman for Chic, Nile Rodgers wrote and produced MANY hits for MANY other artists including Diana Ross, Madonna, David Bowie, Duran Duran and Lady Gaga.

 

[bbfanLA]

Iconic guitar playing. Iconic song. And arguably the best cover of all time.

 

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The Four Tops:

 

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BB King - Take it Home- I think this is his best, most heartfelt, song:

 

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Classic Taj Mahal:

 

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Can't forget the brillance of Smokey Robinson:

 

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Richie Havens - Indian Prayer - I think this is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard:

 

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Les McCann and Eddie Harris - Compared to What? Just a big wow for their brilliance:

 

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Herbie Hancock - Maiden Voyage:

 

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[Waquoit]

This melody had been around for years before the Mills Brothers made it their own.

 

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Gil Scot Heron - A Lovely Day:

 

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The Crusaders w/ Randy Crawford - Street Life, such a beautiful masterpiece:

 

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The Chambers Brothers - Time Has Come Today:

 

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Cannonball Adderly - Mercy, Mercy, Mercy:

"Sometimes we don't know just what to do when adversity takes over"

 

[Sifaka]

Herbie Hancock - Maiden Voyage:

Thank you for giving this to us. First listened to it as a college freshman in 1965, and it has been one of my favorites ever since. Freddie and George's solos are superb, and the rhythm section is 5*+.

 

[Hoops66]

One of the truly great groups.

 

[Scud49]

Weather Report - Black Market, 1976 jazz album of the year:

 

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Thank you for giving this to us. First listened to it as a college freshman in 1965, and it has been one of my favorites ever since. Freddie and George's solos are superb, and the rhythm section is 5*+.

You are most welcome. Here's another incredible masterpiece from Herbie Hancock:

 

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Wang Dang Doodle by Willie Dixon who wrote.