#southern soul blues

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Tracklist:

Sticks and Stones • Any Other Way • In My Tenement • Comin' Down • Money (That's What I Want) • I've Really Got the Blues • Send Me Some Lovin' • Walking the Dog • You Are My Sunshine • Stand Up Straight and Tall • New Way of Lovin' • Cruel Cruel World • Dual Trumpet Bounce (Live) • Barefootin' (Live) • Knock On Wood (Live) • Money (That's What I Want) [Live] • Raindrops (Live) • You're the One (That I Need) [Live] • Don't Play That Song (You Lied) [Live] • Papa's Got a Brand New Bag (Live) • Any Other Way (Live) • You Are My Sunshine (Live) • I Don't Want to Cry (Live) • Shotgun (Live)

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Southern Avenue

Southern Avenue is a five-piece American blues and soul blues band from the United States. It was founded in 2015 and named after a street in Memphis that leads from the easternmost part of the city limits to "Soulsville", the original home of Stax Records. Rock 103 described them as "the most talked-about band in Memphis". ....

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Ain't Going Down This Time

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SOUTHERN SOUL BLUES MUSIC- A PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY

Submit your music to this playlist for consideration at ozavenueentertainment@gmail.com. Use "Music Submission" as the subject.

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DopeBoyBluez Revolutionizes Southern Soul Music with the Birth of “Nubluez”

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Daily Listening, Day #56 - February 25th, 2020

Album: Modern Sounds In Country And Western Music (ABC-Paramount, 1962)

Artist: Ray Charles

Genre: Rhythm & Blues, Southern Soul

Track Listing: 

"Bye Bye, Love"

"You Don't Know Me"

"Half As Much"

"I Love You So Much It Hurts"

"Just A Little Lovin' (Will Go A Long Way)"

"Born To Lose"

"Worried Mind"

"It Makes No Difference Now"

"You Win Again"

"Careless Love"

"I Can't Stop Loving You"

"Hey, Good Lookin'"

Favorite Song: "You Don't Know Me"

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Brittany Howard - What Now

I’ve talked a lot about how there are albums and artists that I respect more than I actually like. Music, as with all forms of media, are subjective, being that your overall enjoyment is depending on your own taste and opinions, but you have to admit and admire when something is well made. You may not personally like it, but that doesn’t mean you can’t admire the artistry that went into making it. There are tons of bands I respect more than I like, because even if I can’t get into what they’re doing, I can see the vision. That’s how I feel about the new solo album from former Alabama Shakes singer and guitarist Brittany Howard entitled What Now. I’ll be honest — I never got into Alabama Shakes when they were around, but I do recall listening to their second (and final) album, 2015’s Sound & Color, but I don’t remember anything about it. It didn’t quite stick with me, but I could always admire how unique they were. I never listened to Howard’s debut solo album, 2019’s Jaime, but I was curious about What Now. I didn’t know what it would sound like, but I figured I’d check it out, at least along with Alabama Shakes’ critically acclaimed 2012 debut album, Boys & Girls. I will say that their debut album is absolutely fantastic, and I wish I would have listened to that years ago, because it’s a wonderful slice of blues-rock / southern-rock. I wish I liked What Now more, but that’s not to say this album is bad.

There’s a lot of craftsmanship on this album, and it’s clear that it’s got a lot going for it, especially when she’s got a massive amount of talent. For starters, her voice is really good and has this soulful sound to it, and she reminds me a lot of Prince, both in terms of her vocals and sound. I think the sound is where I respect this album more than I like it, because this album is very much in the vein of Prince’s sound, especially where he had the ability to weave between genres at the drop of a hat. This album is what I’d call “genreless,” especially where this album is influenced by rock, soul, pop, psychedelic, R&B, and the blues, among other things. This isn’t a very “catchy” album, and that could be one reason why it’s not resonating with me as much as it should. It’s not that this album is unlistenable, or even experimental, but it goes into more of an ambient and psychedelic sound that’s more focused on groove and mood, versus hooks and catchiness. There’s a place for that, and on certain tracks, there are some good hooks, such as “Red Flags,” “Prove It To You,” and “I Don’t.” I suppose it’s that the album doesn’t have a particular sound, and while it’s well put together and unique, its inconsistency kind of bothers me after a while. Just when I start to get into the album, it pulls me out when the album randomly goes into a different sound, only to go back to a sound I really like a few tracks later. It’s not the album is inconsistent on purpose, or that it doesn’t know what it wants to be, it’s more so that it crams so many ideas into 38 minutes. Normally I like short algums, but sometimes you need to expand your sound more, and this is a case where really expanding that sound and what she was trying to do would have worked.

I really want to love this album, and certain songs are great, so maybe this will be a case of the album needing time to grow on me. I loved Alabama Shakes’ debut album, now that I’ve heard it, and I wasn’t expecting this album to sound like that, especially when Howard shed the blues-rock sound a decade ago, and I do appreciate the sound here. I like a lot of what this album does, but it doesn’t feel complete, like the album moves between sounds quickly, and doesn’t give the listener a lot of time to breathe in between songs. There are some cool crystal bowl playing that happens on the album, at least in between songs, but they just come and go. I still enjoy this album a lot, warts and all, because it has some cool ideas and Howard sounds great, but it is a bit too short, and there’s an inconsistent sound. I’d recommend this album if you want a solid album that has a diverse sound, even if some sounds are highlighted more than others, but it’s a good album and I respect the craftsmanship behind it. I’d say that I respect more than I ultimately like it, but I’d still say I enjoy it. I always have fun with this album when I listen to it, even if it hasn’t stuck with me as much as I’d want it to. I’d check it out, it’s a solid record.

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James Brown: The Godfather of Soul

James Brown, born on May 3, 1933, in Barnwell, South Carolina, was an iconic figure in the history of popular music. Known as the “Godfather of Soul,” Brown’s impact on the music industry is immeasurable. His unique style, electrifying performances, and soulful voice propelled him to become one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. From a young age, Brown’s talent and passion…

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Discovering Memphis: A Weekend Guide to the Best Things to See and Do in Tennessee's Music City

Memphis, Tennessee is a city steeped in history and culture, with a vibrant music scene, delicious food, and an array of exciting activities for visitors to enjoy. If you’re planning a weekend getaway to Memphis, here are some must-see sights and experiences to add to your itinerary. Day 1: Start your day off with a visit to the iconic Graceland Mansion, the former home of Elvis Presley. Take a…

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DBO promo1 - welcome to the blues highway! 

https://youtu.be/IJxP1bqv8Tc 

 Love Nobody Else ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws 

https://youtu.be/pal3r7cGMGI 

 Blues Rock Review Magazine Article: ..smokin' hot funky blues for those who travel the blues highway!  

https://bluesrockreview.com/2023/04/billy-jones-and-the-delta-blues-outlaws-release-love-nobody-else-lyric-video.html