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Re: Soul Serenade: Gene Chandler, “Groovy Situation”

kshane — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 17:12:50 -0000

Thanks, Neal.

Re: 4 Grooming Product Ingredients You Should Be Avoiding

kshane — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 14:00:12 -0000

I'm shocked, shocked I say to learn that the products that are healthy for me also just happen to be outrageously expensive.

Re: U.S. Atty. Peter Neronha Stepping Down

kshane — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 19:29:43 -0000

A good man, and an effective prosecutor for Rhode Island. It's a shame that politics have to interfere with the public good.

Re: Soul Serenade: Chris Kenner, “I Like It Like That”

kshane — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 11:19:46 -0000

Thanks Louis. I appreciate your ongoing support.

Re: Soul Serenade: Tony Clarke, “The Entertainer”

kshane — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 14:03:00 -0000

Thank you for the support Louis. It means a lot to me.

Re: Soul Serenade: The O’Kaysions, “Girl Watcher”

kshane — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 18:34:37 -0000

I will do that. I'll have to figure out the technology, but I'll get it done.

Re: Soul Serenade: The O’Kaysions, “Girl Watcher”

kshane — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 15:48:06 -0000

I've never credited another writer in my column, but I definitely used material from your story. I feel that I lent my own voice to the facts that you presented. If you do not agree, I would be happy to remove the story. The last thing I want to do is take credit for someone else's work. Just let me know.

Re: Prince: A Remembrance

kshane — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 13:00:51 -0000

Well done Jeff. Welcome to Popdose.

Re: Grued

kshane — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 00:38:42 -0000

It took me awhile to finish this Jeff. I would start, read a few paragraphs, and then stop. Not because I didn't like it, but because I quickly recognized the truth in it, and realized that to some extent it's my story as well. Tonight, after midnight, in a darkened room with my loved one sleeping beside, I finally finished it. Of course I had no idea it would be about the Emitt Rhodes album, but it was thrilling to read the way you made the connection. Thank you for this, and I'm with Dw -- I wish you'd write more for Popdose too. Each time you have chosen to post something there it has been a very special event, and an inspiration for the rest of us. Profit be damned. It would be nice, but it's never been the reason I write for Popdose.

Re: Soul Serenade: Otis Clay, “Trying To Live My Life Without You”

kshane — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 18:17:28 -0000

I had that very same thought about the Oneders.

Re: Soul Serenade: Ramsey Lewis Trio, “The ‘In’ Crowd”

kshane — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 16:25:56 -0000

I agree David. The point I was making, perhaps clumsily, was that they were a jazz trio for years up until that point, and after the success they continued in that vein.

Re: A Fan’s Notes: “Love & Mercy”

kshane — Sat, 06 Jun 2015 18:44:53 -0000

As I recall it was John Belushi and Dan Ackroyd of Saturday Night Live who played policemen who forced Brian to surf, but point taken. In any event, it was deplorable.

Re: Soul Serenade: Dorothy Moore, “Misty Blue”

kshane — Thu, 21 May 2015 12:50:08 -0000

Definitely a great one, and one that is too often overlooked. The disco era was beginning to take hold by '76 and "Misty Blue" certainly didn't fit that mold, being more of a throwback to the classic soul of the '60s.

Re: Soul Serenade: Percy Sledge, “It Tears Me Up”

kshane — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 08:28:48 -0000

Thanks Dickie. What do you make of David Hood's assertion that the hit version was recorded at FAME? A lot of these things seem to get lost in the sands of time.

Re: Garden State Sound
with Evan Toth

kshane — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 15:17:05 -0000

Haven't had a chance to listen yet, but did you cover the fact that, speaking of the Monkees, and West Orange, Davy Jones himself lived there at one time? Of course it was also the home of Gerry Goffin and Carole King, who wrote, among other hits, the song "Pleasant Valley Sunday" while living there. You can still take a nice drive on Pleasant Valley Way in West Orange.

Re: A Fan’s Notes: Brian Wilson, “No Pier Pressure”

kshane — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 08:36:40 -0000

Thanks Jay. I'm sure you're going to love it.

Re: Vin Scelsa

kshane — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 23:07:23 -0000

We met all the way back in 1969 when Vin was a DJ at WFMU and I was a volunteer during a pledge drive. I stayed around when the drive was over and became sort of a permanent volunteer for awhile. It was a great place to be, primarily because it was where Vin Scelsa was. It's the end of an era, but it's a well-earned retirement. All the best Vin.

Re: Soul Serenade: The Coasters, “Down In Mexico”

kshane — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 11:00:05 -0000

It really is my pleasure, a labor of love in every way. The fact that I've done this for nearly five years without missing a week indicates how much I enjoy doing it. Please spread the word to your friends who may be interested and through social media outlets.

Re: Soul Serenade: The Coasters, “Down In Mexico”

kshane — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 09:14:31 -0000

Thanks for your steady support of the column. The Coasters were certainly one of the seminal rock and roll vocal groups. Too often they are thought of as mere clowns, but those Lieber & Stoller songs, and the Coasters performances of them, deserve much more credit.

Re: Soul Serenade: Isaac Hayes, “Walk On By”

kshane — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 21:30:08 -0000

For some reason that I don't understand, they are not reissuing Vol. 1. When I asked about that, the person mumbled something about it already being available. Confusing. Was it reissued recently?

Re: New Music for Old People: My Musical Foundations, Part 9 - Twenty Sweet Soul Singles That Changed My Music

kshane — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 15:40:04 -0000

A worthy list indeed sir.

Re: Soul Serenade: Patti Drew, “Tell Him”

kshane — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 07:18:54 -0000

Thanks!

Re: Soul Serenade: Patti Drew, “Tell Him”

kshane — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 14:41:10 -0000

Believe me, it's worth a lot. Thanks so much for your comment.

Re: Soul Serenade: L.C. Cooke, “Put Me Down Easy”

kshane — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 09:52:25 -0000

I'd heard of him, but I wasn't really familiar with his music. The new collection is so good that it just stunned me that I could have missed him for so long.

Re: The Vinyl Diaries: Allman Brothers Band, “At Fillmore East” and “The 1971 Fillmore East Recordings”

kshane — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 10:38:59 -0000

There's so much wisdom here. I think what I like best is the paragraph that contains your analysis of the '60s and '70s jam bands. I love the original Butterfield Blues Band, but never considered them a jam band. When I think about it though, East West certainly does seem to fit the bill. I have always considered the Allmans to be the first jam band. I'm not a big fan of the jam band scene (I think it's the jam band fans who turn me off more than anything else), but like you, I can get into a good long jam now and then. The reason I love the Allmans and can listen to them play endlessly is that have something that the others do not: swing. For me, it's the two drummers who make all the difference. Sure, there is an overwhelming abundance of musical talent in the band, but it's those swinging polyrhythms that take it to the next level for me.

I was at some of the shows chronicled in this set. Along with the great music is my memory of how the Allmans would start playing at around 1 a.m., and by the time they were done, and the side doors of the Fillmore were opened so that the audience could exit, there was morning light streaming through them. Those were some truly memorable nights, and I'm glad that everyone can hear them now in their entirety.

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Re: Soul Serenade: Dorothy Moore, “Misty Blue”

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Re: Soul Serenade: Isaac Hayes, “Walk On By”

Re: New Music for Old People: My Musical Foundations, Part 9 - Twenty Sweet Soul Singles That Changed My Music

Re: Soul Serenade: Patti Drew, “Tell Him”

Re: Soul Serenade: Patti Drew, “Tell Him”

Re: Soul Serenade: L.C. Cooke, “Put Me Down Easy”

Re: The Vinyl Diaries: Allman Brothers Band, “At Fillmore East” and “The 1971 Fillmore East Recordings”

Re: Garden State Sound
with Evan Toth