From heartbroken teen operas to the “wall of sound” to blue-eyed soul to transparency Phil Spector was a constant force in the world of popular music. Between 1958 and 2003 he produced over 50 charting singles that defined the limits of music. This playlist chronologically tracks some of his most lasting songs including the quiet To Know Him Is To Love Him, the soaring Be My Baby, and the ultimately failed River Deep - Mountain High.
To continue our Michael Jackson memorial retrospective, here’s a selection of the greatest songs from young MJ and the Jackson family. Rest in Peace.
That’s right, it’s time to get funkified and shake your rump. These funk classics never get tired, and with Visa featuring Rick James’ (pictured) “Superfreak” in its brilliant new commercial, we’re reminded of the broad appeal, feel-good rhythms, and booty shakin’ power of the old-school funk sounds. Let’s give it up, people, and get down on it!
Get out your suede smoking jacket, your favorite bottle of cognac, and tune into some smooth soul sounds from the 60s and 70s. From the classic R&B greats Sam Cooke and Ray Charles, to the stirring soul sisters Aretha Franklin and Roberta Flack, we’ve put together a mix to ease your mind and soothe your soul.
The British have invaded again, this time in the form of some talented young soul divas. We’ve heard some stirring new tunes from Amy Winehouse and Best New Artist Grammy-winner Adele. Add some brash new voices in Lily Allen and Estelle, throw in some classics from Dusty and Lulu and you get a sense of the diversity that has continued to come out of the UK.
