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An eclectic anthology collects the songs that made Billboard's Top 100 in one week of August 1957. Plus, Marvin Gaye and Diane Huber.
Read More »Music Reviews: An Unusual Anthology Collects Hits from 1957, plus Marvin Gaye and Diane Hubka
Tag Archives: Marvin Gaye
Music Review: Living Colour – ‘Shade’
By any means, 'Shade' is an impressive achievement that few bands 30 years into their career can ever hope to achieve. It may not replace their classic releases, but it absolutely belongs right next to them.
Read More »Music Reviews: Jazz Albums from Ranee Lee, Rodney Whitaker, and Gian-Carla Tisera
Three good quality 2014 jazz albums you may have missed.
Read More »Music Review: Tony Kadleck Big Band – ‘Around the Horn’
Kadleck’s 'Around the Horn' is another in the spate of very fine big band albums released in recent months.
Read More »Music Review: Dennis Coffey – Dennis Coffey
Veteran guitarist Dennis Coffey returns with his 14th album release.
Read More »Music Review: Stevie Wonder – Where I’m Coming From
Stevie Wonder: Chapter 6.
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Stevie Wonder: Chapter 1.
Read More »Music Review: Johnnie Taylor – Taylored In Silk
Smoove Johnnie Taylor album on Stax is a thing of beauty.
Read More »Music Review: Marvin Gaye – What’s Going On
Marvin Gaye created his grand masterpiece during 1971.
Read More »DVD Review: The Best of Soul Train (3 DVD)
Time Life’s Soul Train is set worth the trip.
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