Saturday, October 24, 2026

“Outstanding” by The Gap Band

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The Gap Band’s 1982 hit “Outstanding” is one of those special songs that listeners can always rely on to lift their spirits and put them in ...
Thursday, October 15, 2026

“Steppin’ In It” by Herbie Hancock

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Groundbreaking jazz icon Herbie Hancock fully integrated funk into his sound in 1973 with his landmark album Head Hunters . He had flirted w...
Friday, September 18, 2026

“Shake It Well” by The Dramatics

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Acclaimed vocal quintet the Dramatics released the irresistible soul-dance track "Shake It Well” in 1977. The deep-simmering groove ope...
Friday, September 11, 2026

"Blue Morning, Blue Day" by Foreigner

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“Blue Morning, Blue Day” was the third single from British-American rock band Foreigner’s 7x platinum second album, Double Vision (1978). ...
Saturday, August 22, 2026

“Baby Let Me Kiss You” by King Floyd

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Celebrated New Orleans soul singer King Floyd released the infectious and massively funky track “Baby Let Me Kiss You” in March 1971. It was...
Thursday, August 13, 2026

Review of War's Album Why Can't We Be Friends?

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War released their seventh studio album, Why Can’t We Be Friends? , on June 16, 1975. The influential Long Beach, CA-born ensemble serves up...
Tuesday, July 28, 2026

“Spellbound” by The Bar-Kays

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“Spellbound” is an amazing track by legendary Memphis band the Bar-Kays. It immediately locks you in with its laidback funky vibe. James “Kn...