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Amy Black — The Muscle Shoals Session

Thursday, October 17, 2013 By Mayer Danzig

Remember a few weeks ago when Amy Black wrote about her experience recording at the legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals? Well, now you can hear the results for yourself. Even better, Black is sharing the ep — for free — via her web site. Black recorded four songs in Muscle Shoals. The tracks span […]

Filed Under: Americana, Reviews, Soul/R&B, Videos Tagged With: Amy Black, Arthur Alexander, Black Keys, Otis Redding, Spooner Oldham, Will Kimbrough, Wilson Pickett

Monday Morning Video: Mike Farris and the Muscle Shoals Sound

Monday, November 28, 2011 By Mayer Danzig

A highlight from the recent Americana Music Conference was the tribute to Muscle Shoals soul sound. Starting at FAME Studios and continuing with the Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, Muscle Shoals became a rock and roll institution. Beyond defining an era in soul and R&B, it became a destination for artists ranging from the Rolling Stones […]

Filed Under: Soul/R&B, Videos Tagged With: Etta James, Jimmy Hall, Mike Farris, Wet Willie, Wilson Pickett

Soul Collection: The Groove (Part 2 of 2)

Sunday, December 02, 2007 By Tom Osborne

Here it is. Part 2 of the two part Soul Collection playlist series. Whereas the first soul playlist was geared toward the softer side of soul, ‘The Groove’ is meant to get you jammin’. And if it doesn’t get you movin’ you might just want to prick yourself just to make sure you’re still alive. […]

Filed Under: Playlists, Soul/R&B Tagged With: Al Green, arthur conley, bill withers, clarence carter, darrell banks, eddie floyd, edwin starr, Etta James, James Brown, joe tex, johnnie taylor, king floyd, marvin gaye, playlist, r.b. greaves, Ray Charles, robert parker, rufus thomas, sam cooke, Soul, Stevie Wonder, tammi terrell, the capitols, the staple singers, the temptations, Wilson Pickett

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What is your favorite new release for week of May 2?

  • Webb Wilder – Hillbilly Speedball (52%, 13 Votes)
  • Esther Rose – Want (36%, 9 Votes)
  • Kassi Valazza – From Newman Street (8%, 2 Votes)
  • Missy Raines & Allegheny – Love & Trouble (4%, 1 Votes)
  • Jedd Hughes – Nightshades (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 25

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