Encyclopedia - Aretha Franklin: Encyclopedia - Aretha Franklin
Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) is an iconic American gospel, soul and R&B singer born in Memphis, Tennessee, but raised...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aretha Franklin: Encyclopedia Ii - Aretha Franklin - Biography
Franklin was born in Memphis. The family lived in Buffalo, New York for a short time before moving to Detroit, Michigan when she was seve...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Respect Song: Encyclopedia Ii - Respect Song - Chart Performance
... See also:Respect song, Respect song - Origins, Respect song - Making of a hit, Respect song - Legacy, Respect song - Chart perfor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Satisfaction: Encyclopedia - Satisfaction
The term satisfaction can refer to: "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction", a Rolling Stones song, which has also been covered by several artis...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - David Ritz: Encyclopedia - David Ritz
David Ritz is a very successful author who based his books on soul music legends like Ray Charles, Etta James, The Neville Brothers, Smok...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Billy Preston: Encyclopedia - Billy Preston
Soul musician Billy Preston was born on September 9, 1946 in Houston, Texas and raised mostly in Los Angeles, California. He began playin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1987 In Music: Encyclopedia - 1987 In Music
See also: 1986 in music, other events of 1987, 1988 in music, 1980s in music and the list of 'years in music' 1987 in music - Events. J...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1987: Encyclopedia - 1987
1987 (MCMLXXXVII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. 1987 - Events. 1987 - January. January 1 - Frobish...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - David Morales: Encyclopedia - David Morales
David Morales (born 21 August 1961) in Brooklyn, is a New York-based house music DJ and producer. Morales is one of the world's most reno...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dignity: Encyclopedia - Dignity
Dignity in humans involves the earning or the expectation of personal respect or of esteem. To esteem persons or things means to assign ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Diva: Encyclopedia - Diva
A Diva is a term used to describe a distinguished female opera singer, but now also refers to a popular female performer of non-operatic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vonzell Solomon: Encyclopedia - Vonzell Solomon
Vonzell Solomon (born 18 March 1984), also known as Baby V, is an American singer, one of the finalists from the fourth season of the rea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Carole King: Encyclopedia - Carole King
Carole King (born February 9, 1942) is a Jewish American singer and songwriter. She was most active as a singer during the early- to mid-...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Curtis Mayfield: Encyclopedia - Curtis Mayfield
Curtis Mayfield (June 3, 1942 – December 26, 1999) was an African American soul, funk and R&B singer, songwriter and guitarist prob...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Respect Song: Encyclopedia Ii - Respect Song - Making Of A Hit
Producer Jerry Wexler had come across Redding's song and brought it to Franklin's attention. While Redding's version was popular among hi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Respect Song: Encyclopedia Ii - Respect Song - Credits
Respect song - Otis Redding version. Produced by Steve Cropper and Yves Beauvais. Instrumentation by Steve Cropper (guitar), Isaac Hay...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Respect Song: Encyclopedia Ii - Respect Song - Legacy
"Respect" is one of several songs considered to have defined the 1960s. It has appeared in dozens of films, and still receives consistent...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vh1 Divas: Encyclopedia Ii - Vh1 Divas - Divas 2001
VH1 Divas Live: The One and Only Aretha Franklin, An Honors Concert for VH1's Save the Music. This all-star tribute to Aretha Franklin at...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bridge Over Troubled Water Song: Encyclopedia Ii - Bridge Over Troubled Water Song - Releases Covers And Various Versions
Bridge Over Troubled Water has been released by a number of artists since its original production in 1970: Single Releases Simon & ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fear Of Flying: Encyclopedia Ii - Fear Of Flying - Notable People Who Have Had Or Have A Fear Of Flying
Fear of flying - Real people. Isaac Asimov Dennis Bergkamp Maurice Clarett Wayne Coyne Doris Day The Dalai Lama David Eddings Agnetha ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Burt Bacharach: Encyclopedia Ii - Burt Bacharach - Biography
Bacharach studied music at McGill University and Mannes School of Music. In the 1950s and the early 1960s he was the pianist, arranger an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - First Lady: Encyclopedia Ii - First Lady - Non-political Uses
It has become commonplace for the title of "First Lady" to be bestowed on women, as a term of endearment, who have proven themselves to b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Music Of Michigan: Encyclopedia Ii - Music Of Michigan - Soul
Main articles: Motown, Detroit soul Detroit's Motown Records dominated soul music for many years. Musicians included Stevie Wonder, The T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Joss Stone: Encyclopedia Ii - Joss Stone - Biography
Joss Stone was born in Dover, Kent, England in 1987 and spent her teenage years in Devon. She grew up listening to American R&B and s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Singer-songwriter: Encyclopedia Ii - Singer-songwriter - Distinguishing Singers From Songwriters And Vice Versa
Singer-songwriters write original, often personally distinctive, songs, and become the primary performers of their songs. This distinguis...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Singer-songwriter: Encyclopedia Ii - Singer-songwriter - Distinguishing Singers From Songwriters And Vice Versa.
Singer-songwriters write original, often personally distinctive, songs, and become the primary performers of their songs. This distinguis...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Paddy Casey: Encyclopedia Ii - Paddy Casey - Biography
Paddy Casey’s music is appealing to a wide audience. His debut album was one rich in soulful grooves and catchy hooks. The album opened...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wilson Pickett: Encyclopedia Ii - Wilson Pickett - Early Musical Career
In Detroit, he formed a gospel music group called the Violinaires. The group accompanied Sam Cooke, The Soul Stirrers, The Swan Silverton...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nile Rodgers: Encyclopedia Ii - Nile Rodgers - Biography
He began his career as a sessions guitarist in New York, playing with the Sesame Street band in his teens, and then working in the house ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gamble And Huff: Encyclopedia Ii - Gamble And Huff - History
Kenneth Gamble's childhood in Philadelphia shaped his adult life: he recorded himself on various arcade recording machines, assisted the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vh1 Divas: Encyclopedia Ii - Vh1 Divas - Divas 1998
VH1 Divas Live: An Honors Concert for VH1's Save the Music, aired live from New York’s Beacon Theatre on April 14th, 1998. Performers: ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fantasia Barrino: Encyclopedia Ii - Fantasia Barrino - Post-idol Career
Now billed as just Fantasia, she released her first single in June 2004 on the RCA record label. The single includes "I Believe" cowritte...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gamble And Huff: Encyclopedia Ii - Gamble And Huff - History
Gamble and Huff - Early years. Kenneth Gamble's childhood in Philadelphia shaped his adult life: he recorded himself on various arcade ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ashanti Singer: Encyclopedia Ii - Ashanti Singer - Awards
Below are a list of awards received by the R&B singer Ashanti. Ashanti singer - 2002. Lady of Soul Awards Best R&B/Soul New A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Blues Brothers: Encyclopedia Ii - The Blues Brothers - The Blues Brothers Movie
In 1980, The Blues Brothers film, directed by John Landis, was released, featuring cameos by Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Cab Calloway, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ashanti Singer: Encyclopedia Ii - Ashanti Singer - Awards
Below are a list of awards received by the R&B singer Ashanti. Ashanti singer - 2002. Lady of Soul Awards Best R&B/Soul New A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Scritti Politti: Encyclopedia Ii - Scritti Politti - Discography
Singles "Skank Bloc Bologna" (1978) "2nd Peel Session" (1979) "4 A-Sides" (1979) "The Sweetest Girl" (1981) UK #64 "Faithless" (1982) UK...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1987 In Music: Encyclopedia Ii - 1987 In Music - Top Hits On Record
Spring "The Final Countdown" - Europe "Don't Dream It's Over" - Crowded House "I Knew You Were Waiting for Me" - Aretha Franklin & G...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1987: Encyclopedia Ii - 1987 - Events
1987 - January. January 1 - Frobisher Bay, Northwest Territories, changes its name to Iqaluit. In 1999, it will become the capital of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Whitney Houston: Encyclopedia Ii - Whitney Houston - Biography
Whitney Houston - Early years. Whitney's mother (Cissy Houston), first cousin (Dionne Warwick) and Godmother (Aretha Franklin) were al...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Luther Vandross: Encyclopedia Ii - Luther Vandross - Influences And Followers
Vandross was inspired by the soul divas of the 1960s: Dionne Warwick, Patti Labelle & the Bluebells, Diana Ross & the Supremes an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Angie Stone: Encyclopedia Ii - Angie Stone - Discography
Angie Stone - Albums. 1999: Black Diamond 2001: Mahogany Soul 2004: Stone Love 2005: Stone Hits: The Very Best Of Angie Stone Angie ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dusty Springfield: Encyclopedia Ii - Dusty Springfield - Solo Success
Her first single was "I Only Want to Be With You", which was a success in both Britain and the United States. This was followed by a seri...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trey Songz: Encyclopedia Ii - Trey Songz - Discography
Trey Songz - Albums. 2005 I Gotta Make It (252,294 units sold) ... See also:Trey Songz, Trey Songz - Biography and Music Career, Tr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Duane Allman: Encyclopedia Ii - Duane Allman - Session Musician
Duane's playing on the two Hour Glass albums and an Hour Glass session in early 1968 at FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - C&c Music Factory: Encyclopedia Ii - C&c Music Factory - Other Productions
After scoring a hit in dance clubs with 1987's "Do It Properly" as 2 Puerto Ricans, A Black Man And A Dominican, Clivillés and Cole prog...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Uk Music Hall Of Fame: Encyclopedia Ii - Uk Music Hall Of Fame - 2004 Inductees
The five founding members were: Elvis Presley The Beatles Bob Marley Madonna U2 The five members chosen by the public in October 2004 w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - En Vogue: Encyclopedia Ii - En Vogue - Discography
En Vogue - Albums. En Vogue - Singles. ... See also:En Vogue, En Vogue - History, En Vogue - Early years, En Vogue - Success, En Vo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Le Tigre: Encyclopedia Ii - Le Tigre - Discography
Le Tigre - Albums. Le Tigre (1999) Feminist Sweepstakes (2001) This Island (2004) Le Tigre - EPs and singles. Hot Topic (1999) Fro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emotions Album: Encyclopedia Ii - Emotions Album - Chart Trajectory
... See also:Emotions album, Emotions album - Making of the album, Emotions album - Promotion, Emotions album - Shows to Promote the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emotions Album: Encyclopedia Ii - Emotions Album - Comprehensive Charts
Emotions album - Album. Emotions album - Singles. ... See also:Emotions album, Emotions album - Making of the album, Emotions album...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - C&c Music Factory: Encyclopedia Ii - C&c Music Factory - Members
C&C Music Factory consisted of two record producers: Robert Clivillés – born on 30 August 1964, in New York. David Cole – bor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dropout: Encyclopedia Ii - Dropout - Education
The term "dropout" means a student who quits school before graduation. Compare pushout, a student counseled or forced out of school befor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Angie Stone: Encyclopedia Ii - Angie Stone - Awards & Nominations
Angie Stone - 2000. 2000 Soul Train Award win: Single of the Year (Female) - "No More Rain" Angie Stone - 2003. 2003 Grammy Award ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - What's Going On: Encyclopedia Ii - What's Going On - Track Listing
What's Going On - Side A. All songs produced by Marvin Gaye. What's Going On - Side B. ... See also:What's Going On, What's Going O...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - My Girl Song: Encyclopedia Ii - My Girl Song - History
My Girl song - Recording and success. The recorded version of "My Girl" was the first Temptations single to feature David Ruffin on lea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Muscle Shoals Alabama: Encyclopedia Ii - Muscle Shoals Alabama - Geography
Muscle Shoals is located at 34°45'3" North, 87°39'1" West (34.750788, -87.650278)GR1. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eleanor Rigby: Encyclopedia Ii - Eleanor Rigby - Releases
"Eleanor Rigby" was released simultaneously on August 5, 1966 on both the album Revolver and on a double A-side single with the song "Yel...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dead Presidents: Encyclopedia Ii - Dead Presidents - Plot Summary
Although most of the movie Dead Presidents takes place in the Bronx, it's the segment away from New York that drives the story. This is t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Layla: Encyclopedia Ii - Layla - Recording
After the breakup of Cream, Clapton tried his hand with several artists, including Blind Faith and a husband and wife duo, Delaney and Bo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Everyday People: Encyclopedia Ii - Everyday People - We Gotta Live Together
The song is one of Sly Stone's pleas for peace and equality between differing races and social groups, a major theme and focus for the ba...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mary J. Blige: Encyclopedia Ii - Mary J. Blige - Grammy Award History
Career Stats Wins: 3 Nominations: 15 Best Pop Collaboration w/ Vocals "Whenever I Say Your Name" w/ Sting WON 2004 Best Contemporary ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mary J. Blige: Encyclopedia Ii - Mary J. Blige - Grammy Award History
Career Stats Wins: 3 Nominations: 15 Best Pop Collaboration w/ Vocals "Whenever I Say Your Name" w/ Sting WON 2004 Best Contemporary ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jean Knight: Encyclopedia Ii - Jean Knight - Biography
Jean Knight - Early years. After graduating from high school, she began singing at her cousin's bar called Laura's Place and caught the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Music Of Alabama: Encyclopedia Ii - Music Of Alabama - Styles
Gospel music, especially the Five Blind Boys of Alabama, has been especially influential in the state (see also the Birmingham Sunlights)...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dr. Feelgood: Encyclopedia Ii - Dr. Feelgood - Band Personnel
Lee Brilleaux - born Lee Collinson, on 10 May 1952, in Durban, South Africa. Died 7 April 1994. - Lead Vocalist 1971 to 1994. Wilko Johns...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Australian Idol Semi Finalists: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Australian Idol Semi Finalists - Season 2
List of Australian Idol semi finalists - Group 1 August 8 2004. Anthony Callea - Angels by Robbie Williams Ben Eaton - Freedom by Georg...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - David Sancious: Encyclopedia Ii - David Sancious - Session And Touring Musician
Sancious has worked on everything from classical to rock, jazz, blues, and funk. While this has, perhaps, hindered his solo career, it ha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Artists United Against Apartheid: Encyclopedia Ii - Artists United Against Apartheid - The Release
For a time, they were making the record without a record company or any outside financial support. Van Zandt financed much of it while pr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tapestry Album: Encyclopedia Ii - Tapestry Album - Track Listing
All songs by Carole King, except where noted. Tapestry album - Original vinyl release. "I Feel the Earth Move" - 2:58 "So Far Away" - ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fantasia Barrino: Encyclopedia Ii - Fantasia Barrino - Early Life
Barrino began singing in her church at the age of 5. She was a member of The Barrino Family, a group that travelled and performed in the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eleanor Rigby: Encyclopedia Ii - Eleanor Rigby - Recording
"Eleanor Rigby" does not have a standard pop backing; none of the Beatles played instruments on it. Instead, McCartney used a string octe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Phil Ramone: Encyclopedia Ii - Phil Ramone - Awards
Ramone has won nine Grammy awards: 1965 - Best Engineered Recording (non classical), for Getz/Gilberto 1970 - Best Musical Show Album fo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dropout: Encyclopedia Ii - Dropout - Telecommunication
The term dropout has the following meanings: A momentary loss of signal in a communications system. This is usually caused by noise, pro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - C&c Music Factory: Encyclopedia Ii - C&c Music Factory - Biography
They brought a hybrid form of house music to America's heartland, with the chart-topping title track of the album Gonna Make You Sweat (1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kelly Price: Encyclopedia Ii - Kelly Price - Discography
Kelly Price - Discography. Kelly Price - Albums. 1998: Soul of a Woman #15 US, (US Certification: Platinum) 2000: Mirror Mirror #5 U...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Music Of Michigan: Encyclopedia Ii - Music Of Michigan - Blues
Main article: Detroit blues Detroit has had a thriving blues scene (see Detroit blues) for some time, including most famously John Lee Ho...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - C&c Music Factory: Encyclopedia Ii - C&c Music Factory - Trivia
C&C Music Factory were spoofed in the mockumentary "Fear of a Black Hat". In this movie, fictional rapper "Ice Cold" produces a singl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Artists United Against Apartheid: Encyclopedia Ii - Artists United Against Apartheid - Post-apartheid
With the end of the apartheid regime in 1994 and the reintegration of Sun City and other former nominally-independent regions into the So...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People Of The 20th Century: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People Of The 20th Century - The List
List of TIME Magazine's 100 most influential people of the 20th century - Leaders and revolutionaries. David Ben-Gurion Ho Chi Minh Si...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wilson Pickett: Encyclopedia Ii - Wilson Pickett - Early Life
Pickett was born in Prattville, Alabama, and grew up singing in Baptist church choirs. He was the youngest of 11 children and called his ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - What's Going On: Encyclopedia Ii - What's Going On - Known Outtakes/alternate Versions
All of the following outtakes/alternate versions of What's Going On tracks are available on the 2001 Deluxe Edition. The first two are al...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Soul Music: Encyclopedia Ii - Soul Music - The Story Of Soul
The 1950s recordings of Sam Cooke, Ray Charles and James Brown are commonly considered the beginnings of soul music. Solomon Burke's earl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Curtis Mayfield: Encyclopedia Ii - Curtis Mayfield - Biography
Curtis Mayfield - Early years and the Impressions. Born in Chicago, Illinois, where he attended Roosevelt High School, Mayfield came to...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Music Of Michigan: Encyclopedia Ii - Music Of Michigan - Pop
1960s pop-rock singer Del Shannon came from Detroit. Singer Madonna, born Madonna Ciccone in Bay City, Michigan, rose to be considered th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Music Of Michigan: Encyclopedia Ii - Music Of Michigan - Rock
Detroit was a center of the 1960s garage rock scene, with such legendary bands as The Amboy Dukes (featuring guitarist Ted Nugent), The B...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Carole King: Encyclopedia Ii - Carole King - Biography
Born in 1942 in Brooklyn, New York, Carole Klein (as she was then known) started out playing the piano and then moved on to singing, form...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mary J. Blige: Encyclopedia Ii - Mary J. Blige - Discography
For a full listing of albums and singles, see Mary J. Blige discography Mary J. Blige - Albums. Mary J. Blige - Top Ten singles. Mar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mary J. Blige: Encyclopedia Ii - Mary J. Blige - Discography
For a full listing of albums and singles, see Mary J. Blige discography Mary J. Blige - Albums. Mary J. Blige - Singles. Mary J. Bli...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Luther Vandross: Encyclopedia Ii - Luther Vandross - Career Success 1980-2003
He eventually made his breakthrough as a guest singer with the group Change. Their 1980 hits, "The Glow of Love" and "Searching" led to a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nina Simone: Encyclopedia Ii - Nina Simone - Biography
Nina Simone - Youth. Simone was born Eunice Kathleen Waymon at 30 East Livingston Street in Tryon, North Carolina, one of eight childre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mezzo-soprano: Encyclopedia Ii - Mezzo-soprano - Famous Mezzo-sopranos
Mezzo-soprano - Classical music. Patricia Adkins-Chiti Dame Janet Baker Agnes Baltsa Fedora Barbieri Cecilia Bartoli Teresa Berganza O...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Céline Dion: Encyclopedia Ii - Céline Dion - Image
Unlike most modern pop stars of the contemporary music industry, Dion dresses modestly in her videos, performances and public appearances...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - African American Music: Encyclopedia Ii - African American Music - Mid 20th Century
By the 1940s, cover versions of African American songs were commonplace, and frequently topped the charts, while the original musicians f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Spinners Soul Music: Encyclopedia Ii - The Spinners Soul Music - History
In 1954 a group of friends in Ferndale High School in Detroit came together to make music. Billy Henderson, Henry Fambrough, Pervis Jacks...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Disco: Encyclopedia Ii - Disco - Popular Disco Artists
The most popular disco artists of the 1970s include ABBA, A Taste of Honey, Cerrone, The Bee Gees, Chic, Sister Sledge, The Jacksons, Cla...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Disco: Encyclopedia Ii - Disco - Popular Disco Artists
The most popular disco artists of the 1970s include The Bee Gees, A Taste of Honey, Cerrone, ABBA, Chic, Sister Sledge, The Jacksons, Cla...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - African American Music: Encyclopedia Ii - African American Music - Mid 20th Century
By the 1940s, cover versions of African American songs were commonplace, and frequently topped the charts, while the original musicians f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Super Bowl Xl: Encyclopedia Ii - Super Bowl Xl - Television And Entertainment
The game will be televised in the United States by ABC with play-by-play announcer Al Michaels, color commentator John Madden, and sideli...   » Read the article

Article - Popular Pages Sitemap V - A
This is a sitemap for Popular Pages V - A . Click on a link and you will find multiple definitions and articles related to the word. &...   » Read the article