Funk/Soul for the Week

Funk/Soul for the Week

The Rain- Oran “Juice” Jones:  Man, growing up this song was played non-stop!  I can never forget the classic line:  “You without me is like Cornflakes without the milk!”  Classic!  I absolutely love this song!  I am not afraid/embarrassed to admit it!  As a matter of fact, I am putting it in my iPod’s most …

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Cover Songs

Covers Revue, Vol. 19 – Counting Crows and Vanessa Carlton cover "Big Yellow Taxi" :: Originally by Joni Mitchell

When you hear the 1970 Joni Mitchell hit, “Big Yellow Taxi,” you immediately feel like you’re at an upbeat concert in the courtyard at some college campus. But then Mitchell’s voice chimes in. She sounds sweet as can be, especially with the shoooo-bop-bop-bop-bop‘s coming in every once in awhile. The song is much more powerful …

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