Tag Archives: music

Thursday Open Thread | Old School Music That Make You Wanna Jump

Posted on January 12, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

The S.O.S. Band (sometimes written SOS Band; abbreviation for Sounds Of Success) is an American R&B and electro-funk group who gained fame in the 1980s. They are best known for the songs “Take Your Time (Do It Right),” “Just Be … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | Old School Music That Make You Wanna Jump

Posted on January 11, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

The Brothers Johnson were an American funk and R&B band consisting of American musicians and brothers George (“Lightnin’ Licks”) and Louis E. Johnson (“Thunder Thumbs”). They achieved their greatest success from the mid-1970s to early 1980s, with three singles topping … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | Old School Music That Make You Wanna Jump

Posted on January 10, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Shalamar (/ˈʃæləmɑːr/) is an American R&B and soul music vocal group, active in the mid-1970s and throughout the 1980s, that was originally a disco–driven vehicle created by Soul Train booking agent Dick Griffey and show creator and producer Don Cornelius.[1][2] … Continue reading →

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Singer George Michael Dead at the Age of 53

Posted on December 25, 2016 by rikyrah

I’m so done with 2016. DONE!! From The New York Times: George Michael, Pop Superstar, Has Died at 53 By JON PARELES DEC. 25, 2016 George Michael, the creamy-voiced English songwriter who sold tens of millions of albums in the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on October 2, 2016 by rikyrah

I hope you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends.

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Friday Open Thread: Great Duos – OutKast

Posted on August 19, 2016 by rikyrah

This week’s final duo is OutKast.

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Thursday Open Thread: Great Duos – Sam & Dave

Posted on August 18, 2016 by rikyrah

Today’s duo is Sam & Dave.

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Wednesday Open Thread: Great Duos – Captain &Tennille

Posted on August 17, 2016 by rikyrah

Today’s duo is Captain and Tennille.

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Tuesday Open Thread: Great Duos – The Everly Brothers

Posted on August 16, 2016 by rikyrah

Today’s duo is The Everly Brothers.

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Monday Open Thread: Great Duos – Simon & Garfunkel

Posted on August 15, 2016 by rikyrah

This week, we’ll have music from some great duos in music history. Today’s duo is Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel.  

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