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Eli “Paperboy” Reed

What an amazing voice – and I was stunned to see this is a white soul boy. This guy sounds like he has inhaled a big dose of Stax soul music. Somehow his voice reminds me of Otis Reading…. His new CD is great, but check out this nice live video Here is the new [...]

Prince – Somewhere here on earth – Live

Prince videos are always hard to find, as the man seems to be quite protective of his opus being shared on the net. However, here I found a great gem. Live and in your ear!!!! Boy, can this guy sing falsetto. And what a nice make-up he is wearing, matches nicely with the funky ear-rings. [...]

Prince and Maceo Parker – We gonna make it funky

Oh yeah, just found this on YouTube. Great funky groove, awesome guitar playing. ENJOY And here another goodie – Prince, Chaka Khan and Stevie Wonder jointly on stage. Georgous

Curtis Mayfield – Gimme Your Love

Going back home after a tiring day, I just put on my Ipod on shuffle, and what comes up – Curtis Mayfield. Is this funky soul or what? Best known for “Pusherman”, “People Get Ready”, the track I love most is “Gimme Your Love” – great strings, sugary voice, and blaxploitation at its best. Check [...]

T-Connection – Saturday Night

Now, for some amazing bass playing – funky funky soul,  I must say. Saturday Night, from T-Connection. A great funk / disco band on TK records. I think they come from Nassau/Bahamas. I have about 5 records of them, all of them are great fun. And of course Saturday Night is excellent. Check it out, [...]