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Posts from ‘February, 2010’

Bobby Womack – still on top of the game with Gorrilaz

Bobby Womack is surely one of the most wonderful soul singers — but unfortunately often forgotten when it comes to these ever-popular greatest soul list.
This is probably one of his best-known songs, from the classic “The Poet” LP: If you think you’re lonely now (wait until tonight)

While Bobby Womack was most successful in the 70s, [...]

Sunday night – always good for a bit of Aretha

Sitting at my computer to further set up this Blog, I put a bit of Aretha Franklin in the background. What a heavenly voice she had back in the day. I remember as a student buying the 4CD set “Aretha Franklin — Queen of Soul. The Atlantic Recordings”  on Rhino. I think it cost about [...]

Welcome to Funky Soul Music

Hello groovy people,
this is the first post to welcome all of you aboard the soul train. This website caters to soul and funk afficionados of all ages.
Let the party begin. Feedback and hints to new artists always more than welcome.