tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16195969838262037462024-03-18T22:02:19.418-05:00is this tight?BAD, BAD, BAD.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1222125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619596983826203746.post-59527179893383395092012-03-05T20:29:00.002-06:002012-03-05T20:35:38.540-06:00as time goes by<div>I had a pretty long and productive day today. That's a good thing but I'm just plain sacked. While kicking back, I wanted some sweet tunes in the background that were relaxing and comforting. How about something from <i>Casablanca</i>? BINGO WAS HIS NAME-O. </div><div><br /></div><div>This song has been covered a million and one times by everyone and their pooch. But I love Dooley Wilson's verison. He plays Sam in Casablanca (duh). Did you know that Dooley didn't actually play piano and all the hand shots are someone else? TRIVIA. I love this song.</div><div><br /></div><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/d22CiKMPpaY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619596983826203746.post-1484817468067603772012-02-27T16:18:00.003-06:002012-02-27T16:27:38.679-06:00tight person of the day: bull moose jackson<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSAxLgJ67SLa3w-5GPv2xVaPwfLHL9y0Sxml-q0CUlc75CRkmCYTl0mQKESwVD2nRMXTXvNaMLWyaEqUfd94fyxQPSyHos-7U_iGeKxk2zZu779bAYVStQ7z2RAT5xyz9fCunk5fLBsu15/s1600/BullmooseJackson.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 314px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSAxLgJ67SLa3w-5GPv2xVaPwfLHL9y0Sxml-q0CUlc75CRkmCYTl0mQKESwVD2nRMXTXvNaMLWyaEqUfd94fyxQPSyHos-7U_iGeKxk2zZu779bAYVStQ7z2RAT5xyz9fCunk5fLBsu15/s400/BullmooseJackson.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713943496818062930" /></a><br /><div>Oh, Bull Moose. So many suggestive songs. </div><div><br /></div><div>This guy was an amazing saxophone player and R&B singer in the forties and fifties. I have been researching him since I read about him when trying to research someone else. I can't imagine seeing this guy play live. I know I would be in pieces on the floor. He kills it! </div><div><br /></div><div>He formed his own band, the Buffalo Bearcats, and had success with them. They released several hilarious songs that were eventually deemed too suggestive for radio play. I can see how they would be scandalous at that time. But they are still so tight.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's a Bull Moose song from 1952 - "Big Ten Inch Record." Give it a listen and see if you can figure out what he's really talking about here. I just can't seem to put my finger on it (that's what she said and also multiple apologies).</div><div><br /></div><div><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Rws_7mLTqj8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div>Another song from 1952 that created a stir - "Nosey Joe." Y'all, these songs. The thing is, they are swinging and great. The lyrics are just seriously designed for some major LOLs. </div><div><br /></div><div><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/iHNY4juwbeg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you had a laugh with Bull Moose Jackson today. Don't play around kids unless you want to get some questions. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619596983826203746.post-72610375575186293672012-02-13T21:25:00.005-06:002012-02-13T21:35:23.415-06:00you dropped a bomb on me - the gap band<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJqJ8HZTZ8Ia1we4Q1H48XD1mjxPhZK2s6Dft5cMm7_aHdD05CtWe-7BM96fPkptw4r9sE5IkUmvGs88TV4nRJ-5RwJFDza9VRLU9QQOK2GO0kTpS634GjbMBvNxi6E7LwqgI17ph6PeH3/s1600/the-gap-band-gap-band-3-1993.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 317px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJqJ8HZTZ8Ia1we4Q1H48XD1mjxPhZK2s6Dft5cMm7_aHdD05CtWe-7BM96fPkptw4r9sE5IkUmvGs88TV4nRJ-5RwJFDza9VRLU9QQOK2GO0kTpS634GjbMBvNxi6E7LwqgI17ph6PeH3/s400/the-gap-band-gap-band-3-1993.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708829487714570034" /></a><div><br /></div>I'm here to spread the word. I'm officially obsessed with this song. I've been playing it at least ten times an hour. If you do the math, you will realize that is many minutes dedicated to the electrofunk groove of The Gap Band. I simply can't with these guys. I have so many karaoke dreams attached to this song that it's not even funny. <div><br /></div><div>First of all, there is a AN ACTUAL BOMB SOUND on the record. Like, a bomb is descending throughout. If you couldn't figure out what they are actually saying, even though they articulate well, the bomb sound says it all. </div><div><br /></div><div>Secondly, I am a six year old at heart and always die laughing thinking about these guys really singing about farts. Sorry. I have to be honest. It's my blog and I'll cry if I want to (from a terrible fart). </div><div><br /></div><div>I know TONS of teams use this during sporting events. It's a great song to play when scoring a goal, touchdown, basket, etc. I am currently in boot camp to become a professional NFL kicker just so I can use this song. I don't care what team I'm on or where I will have to move. All that matters now is becoming a super famous football player and having this be my sig song. Suck on that, America! </div><div><br /></div><div><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/kVWERU_xY6I" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619596983826203746.post-53870093254560577952012-02-13T21:19:00.002-06:002012-02-13T21:24:53.095-06:00lonely moon child - dennis coffey<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieXE1ilb3aJXL1sXdhpwuCCPWJYpA6iaNriLyNIO3qz3en0zuV6cPe5yTqY1oRPjZ7i33S6GiAvNqApxyqgH6RsUBcSKE5sZYTN3ab6jl3Qqj8Wffynn9zsM6d6HVzOF4AE3jsNBfH9920/s1600/coffey+hair.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 379px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieXE1ilb3aJXL1sXdhpwuCCPWJYpA6iaNriLyNIO3qz3en0zuV6cPe5yTqY1oRPjZ7i33S6GiAvNqApxyqgH6RsUBcSKE5sZYTN3ab6jl3Qqj8Wffynn9zsM6d6HVzOF4AE3jsNBfH9920/s400/coffey+hair.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708826877111045170" /></a><br /><div>Dennis is a true badass. He is a guitarist from Detroit that has played on dozens of recordings, including some major Motown hits. He also looks like a true C++ nerd. Just saying. You might know him from his hit "Scorpio." He is really a gifted musician. Can't deal with the chill vibe of this song. It's great for playing while you finish up those eleven Words with Friends games you've been neglecting. Enjoy, mi amigos!<br /><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/oNlwZJaL-l0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619596983826203746.post-69251514839275744422011-12-23T13:16:00.002-06:002011-12-23T13:39:17.602-06:00merry christmas and shabbat shalom, y'all.So I haven't posted in a looooooong time. Once we get to summer 2012, I will explain all of that to you.<br /><br />But the important thing is this: IT'S ALMOST CHRISTMAS. Usually I do a countdown to Christmas with various soul songs that honor the season. I blew that off this year to drink wine, get a sinus infection, and eat entire bags of Skittles at one in the morning.<br /><br />But I do have something fun for you. First of all, it's Friday. Christmas is in two days. We are also in the midst of Hanukkah. I have a festive Friday song for all of us. <br /><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/lBYHr02dM8A" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />Don't play with this song. Big shout out to M & D for turning me on to this amazing jam. Also, thanks to Austin radio since apparently that's where it came from. Big ups to Mel Waiters - a southern soul man who is still doing this thang. I can't handle this song. Let's all fry some fish tonight wherever we are.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619596983826203746.post-59872914160255871222011-09-20T18:35:00.003-05:002011-09-20T18:41:41.534-05:00doris troy - he's qualified<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHcNQJulvZW_L4OlEuD7dbOUaACD4GTsHca6XFn9aazoNtPmSqv7lmykqQTgkXFp2jnUcaiHwmGr_rhMwF53xmwsOOWS4rTwL8BW3AKrC2DaZlHFBEzCujUoeraYw_HXirL0XmpfaLLmI2/s1600/291513.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 252px; height: 317px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHcNQJulvZW_L4OlEuD7dbOUaACD4GTsHca6XFn9aazoNtPmSqv7lmykqQTgkXFp2jnUcaiHwmGr_rhMwF53xmwsOOWS4rTwL8BW3AKrC2DaZlHFBEzCujUoeraYw_HXirL0XmpfaLLmI2/s400/291513.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654591094093937490" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />I just love Doris Troy. You might know her from the popular song "Just One Look." Her voice is amazing and she was discovered by James Brown at the Apollo and has an album produced by George Harrison so I mean COME ON.<br /><br />SHERO CITY.<br /><br />Also, shouldn't all women say that their men are qualified to be with them? I'm into this, ladies!<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/62idubzBu9k" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="420"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619596983826203746.post-83445661864562158302011-09-20T18:16:00.004-05:002011-09-26T06:48:03.185-05:00de la soul + fela = FELA SOUL<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0UTqc0J3X8vDwtvrBqAk7sD1WOZ76WmhIw-GXFgFZdUaV4EQZ1DBO8TN1SVM_svRXDPcrEpkqOg5T_fn-brGOEom4-aqu7cEZU0OXsXv9MJP3Zxw05S5mKIIoInAplf4x-n0b67VhMaGY/s1600/832892642-1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 350px; height: 350px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0UTqc0J3X8vDwtvrBqAk7sD1WOZ76WmhIw-GXFgFZdUaV4EQZ1DBO8TN1SVM_svRXDPcrEpkqOg5T_fn-brGOEom4-aqu7cEZU0OXsXv9MJP3Zxw05S5mKIIoInAplf4x-n0b67VhMaGY/s400/832892642-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654584911977045090" border="0" /></a><br />I have been listening to this non stop. Two things I really like.<br /><br />De La Soul + Fela Kuti = FELA SOUL.<br /><br />This goes so hard! The Internet giveth.<br /><br />I can't really say much more than you should <a href="http://gummysoul.bandcamp.com/releases">DOWNLOAD THIS!</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619596983826203746.post-1917527385579652011-09-14T17:01:00.005-05:002011-09-14T17:18:24.240-05:00tight people of the day: the casinos<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAPkeQds_KmbA_bcd1V3otsq3-eW_y2ZHmYr5nYD6s4nrUbdsnZO2CFXu7ObwjeVYIw8gMFRG6u9fdmNN-wAjZnMyuthhb1-pfqQwAzR0Z_fWR7JGaBq9iDlz5AP9SaOgfokCojs8cNZYC/s1600/The_Casinos_Fraternity_Records_Pic_1967_Road_Band-559x360.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 258px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAPkeQds_KmbA_bcd1V3otsq3-eW_y2ZHmYr5nYD6s4nrUbdsnZO2CFXu7ObwjeVYIw8gMFRG6u9fdmNN-wAjZnMyuthhb1-pfqQwAzR0Z_fWR7JGaBq9iDlz5AP9SaOgfokCojs8cNZYC/s400/The_Casinos_Fraternity_Records_Pic_1967_Road_Band-559x360.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652342382459146578" border="0" /></a><br />Lately, I've been down in the dumps a little. I'm not going to lie. I miss summer and swimming every day whenever I wanted. I miss drinking my iced coffee and listening to records and reading on the couch in my Old Navy shorts from 1999 that no one ever sees.<br /><br />Basically, I'm trying to tell you that I really miss not having to go to work. #firstworldproblems<br /><br />Here's the thing though: When I'm down in the dumps - even a little - I usually want sad, dumpy music to accompany that. I was listening to a crazy mix I have called "Malt Shop Memories." (I know right - LOLZ.) Well, this song is on there. It's got a sad tone and at first, I was settling into it. But then, something happened. I was transformed. This is actually a sweet little love song. It seems to me like the couple in the song really want to work it out. They want to give it a shot. <span style="font-style: italic;">Well, hell,</span> I thought, <span style="font-style: italic;">if they can give it a shot, I can give lifting MY spirits a go.</span> So, here we are, posting on the blog and ordering caftans on Etsy (real thing I'm also doing).<br /><br />I think this song is what most people, or any people, know The Casinos for. They were made up of ten members - nine bros and a Hammond organ. Joking! But seriously, the Hammond organ is like a person to me. Very special. I think what's amazing about this song is that it charted in 1967. People were pretty much over this type of music by then. But it just goes to show that everyone loves a good love song. Especially one with hope! Even me.<br /><br />Video and download below for your pleasure.<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/LiewK5vxoLM" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="345" width="420"></iframe><br /><br /><a href="http://www.zshare.net/audio/944507430424c7bd/" target_="" blank="">The Casinos - Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye</a><br /><br />Also, I STRONGLY SUGGEST that you check out the <a href="http://www.casinos67.com/" target_="" blank="">New Casinos.</a> You're welcome.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619596983826203746.post-21480476318650079672011-09-14T16:57:00.002-05:002011-09-14T17:01:04.940-05:00darling babyI just listened to this while sifting through Google Reader. I was numbing my mind but my heart stayed warm due to the sweet, sweet soul of The Elgins.<br /><br />Please to enjoy this wonderful Motown hit from 1965, "Darling Baby." I can't confirm this, but I'm pretty sure this was their first single, released as a B-side.<br /><br />Obvi, I love The Elgins because they have already been <a href="http://isthistight.blogspot.com/2008/09/tight-people-of-day-elgins.html" target_blank="">tight people of the day.</a><br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/AXGPaFIG9z0" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="345" width="420"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619596983826203746.post-63014816497408870302011-09-11T15:36:00.002-05:002011-09-11T15:41:59.821-05:00throwback sundayWow. Today's a tough one for a lot of folks out there. I hope that you told someone - anyone - that you loved him or her today. Respect.<br /><br />I'm spending this lazy Sunday with some of my favorite oldies. Enjoy a little Iceman.<br /><br />May your day be filled with peace.<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/T7CkbUfT_8c" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="345" width="420"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619596983826203746.post-40175387847968143492011-08-15T18:48:00.004-05:002011-08-15T19:04:42.965-05:00pure jamaican soul
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<br />I really can't say enough about this song. It's so pure and sweet and speaks to me so clearly that I feel like I had some part in its creation.
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<br />This is a wonderful song called "I'm Still Waiting." You'll recognize The Wailers, who you may know because they later became the backing band for a dude named BOB MARLEY. Well, this is just Bob, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer performing way back in 1965 as the Wailing Wailers with back-up singers. This was before Bob met Rita, before he turned to the Rastafari movement, before the reggae sound developed that we are probably most familiar with. They are just bebes here and you can really hear the R&B influence.
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<br />If you ever find the <span style="font-style: italic;">Greatest Hits of Studio One</span> album, I highly suggest you buy it immediately. These early Wailers songs are truly priceless.
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<br />The tenderness of Bob's voice here is really too much to handle. It's Jamaican me crazy. (Sorry.)
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619596983826203746.post-41085499635183763432011-07-26T16:10:00.003-05:002011-07-26T16:19:27.974-05:00summer disco track<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>ANNA FACT: I am into some disco songs. I feel like they are the perfect background for a summer day around the house. For example, today I listened to the 45 I have of this song OVER AND OVER while I swept, dusted, and made iced coffee. Sound good? Well, join me in a little listen of this tight tune and we can be disco dynamos together today.<br /><br />Can you handle this sweet groove? The singing duo of Bo and Ruth will take you to dance town. Bo Kirkland and Ruth Davis were both recording independently until they were put together by their label do an album. It was released in 1976 and this song was quite a smash. Unfortunately, the label folded shortly after that. I recommend this single but also looking for any Bo and Ruth that you can find.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXczRCkipjXMmayvHJQFeo1LfYc5ESPTcx2bjbeUlL5bOK_50uVSbo2VGisoGN4AJjzfJJymUWRzBWtlYhhd4BYZa8Xjwz7Ep7pis13S9INwC0JZ8gKG-Ou_S10dRjnVxGRffFc8n3nef9/s1600/bokirklandandruthdavis2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXczRCkipjXMmayvHJQFeo1LfYc5ESPTcx2bjbeUlL5bOK_50uVSbo2VGisoGN4AJjzfJJymUWRzBWtlYhhd4BYZa8Xjwz7Ep7pis13S9INwC0JZ8gKG-Ou_S10dRjnVxGRffFc8n3nef9/s400/bokirklandandruthdavis2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633773353694516338" border="0" /></a><br />FUN FACT: The B side of this 45 is a song called "<span class="track_title">Stay Out My Kitchen (If You Can't Stand The Heat)." Laugh out loud. </span><br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/5PItGGofo6g" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="480"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619596983826203746.post-59354261161973407042011-07-25T18:02:00.008-05:002011-07-25T18:32:28.635-05:00recent digging adventuresHow fun is record shopping? You can always turn up something unexpected and that's why I like it. I found some recent gems at several stores in Austin during a busy day of digging. Please enjoy them!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Wallace Brothers - I'll Step Aside/Hold My Hurt For A While</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8b0xNbgJt5oxElfgcnQHwJQxQEb8vPgvQbt2V6htyFb5zcv__Xxj2NRiYvZOs4fKWM3oK4EX1TkDuuS4RuUUiWcMfiVsqozd4EXLlP-0cwQqzck8dP2u-oSNcgduLNXEkRtkv3L3L6KkK/s1600/wallbros.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 260px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8b0xNbgJt5oxElfgcnQHwJQxQEb8vPgvQbt2V6htyFb5zcv__Xxj2NRiYvZOs4fKWM3oK4EX1TkDuuS4RuUUiWcMfiVsqozd4EXLlP-0cwQqzck8dP2u-oSNcgduLNXEkRtkv3L3L6KkK/s400/wallbros.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633431167284599298" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/25sWXU6M5XY" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="480"></iframe><br /></div><br />Young Southern soul coming at you! How cute are those guys? Apparently they were really teeny tiny when they recorded this. Like, 16 years old. I was wearing gross shorts that showed my ass, drinking Mocha <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Frappuccinos</span>, and getting speeding tickets when I was 16, so these guys obviously knew what was fresh.<br /><br />This single was released in 1965 on Sims and I have to say I fell for it immediately because of that sweet piano. Also the way the singer (not sure which "Brother" that is) pronounces "hurt." This song is a blanket that I can use during my sweet afternoon nap. So much good information about the Wallace Brothers can be found <a href="http://www.sirshambling.com/artists/W/wallace_brothers.htm" target_="" blank="">here.</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Robert Parker - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Barefootin</span>'/Let's Go Baby (Where The Action Is)</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMWGOBJg0Rc2nDXm5lk2cAcexvKCnuP7pXKdZnLd5EfGRoK3aZgZGFVNJXW7wti7jCUgyWE1XM4gLnfxIbQkbB3O2v8o1_bI35H4zmhcnnWbMI6wLdlFoYgcj91lmDOWugfGopYonp1SoE/s1600/RobertParker_1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 273px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMWGOBJg0Rc2nDXm5lk2cAcexvKCnuP7pXKdZnLd5EfGRoK3aZgZGFVNJXW7wti7jCUgyWE1XM4gLnfxIbQkbB3O2v8o1_bI35H4zmhcnnWbMI6wLdlFoYgcj91lmDOWugfGopYonp1SoE/s400/RobertParker_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633433551009905666" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">CONFESSION: I already owned the 45 of "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Barefootin</span>'" and it's one of my personal faves. Love me some <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Nawlins</span> soul. I also loved the B side but I hadn't listened to it as much. HUGE MISTAKE. This song is super tight. Also, can you even DEAL with that picture of Robert showing his bare foot to those ladies. I mean, seriously, you guys. The Internet <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">giveth</span>. These songs were released in 1966 on NOLA. As with most Robert Parker, it's sure to get you on the dance floor. His voice is incredibly smooth.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/BEPOfPFteaA" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="480"></iframe><br /></div></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">The Lamp Sisters - Sweet Daddy Soul/Today Will Be Yesterday Tomorrow</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I'm having trouble finding information on this group. Although this single appears to be from 1969, released on Duke out of Houston. I'm so into this song. Who doesn't need a good <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">oooohhh</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">weeee</span> to keep you going? The B side is also really pretty. I plan to use the title for my future Sci-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Fi</span> movie that I'm going to write.<br /><br />If you find any Lamp Sisters data out there, send it my way, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">por</span> favor.<br /></div><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/RgBcZHzIark" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="480"></iframe><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619596983826203746.post-60670601023313785242011-07-25T17:59:00.000-05:002011-07-25T18:02:23.192-05:00this is me today.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguGNGk3d8D1dd9kOwtNrvarxyYuKqU5nTrdv60jqCo7q3_xumxOaF4Y8yr8oTuLAjd8Zu3RH9zbpwOM2rH-uH87aOoh7DklH5S27mUnkrlVwp7bDDsdbjAO9L3smf2tIAwWDUMPQUT7Cwj/s1600/tumblr_lnwbtfaumv1qznsg8o1_500.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 399px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguGNGk3d8D1dd9kOwtNrvarxyYuKqU5nTrdv60jqCo7q3_xumxOaF4Y8yr8oTuLAjd8Zu3RH9zbpwOM2rH-uH87aOoh7DklH5S27mUnkrlVwp7bDDsdbjAO9L3smf2tIAwWDUMPQUT7Cwj/s400/tumblr_lnwbtfaumv1qznsg8o1_500.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633429165366910530" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619596983826203746.post-85918500697321626502011-06-26T22:43:00.003-05:002011-06-26T22:48:55.097-05:00samuel belay - aynotchesh yererfuSome decent information about this baller can be found <a href="http://radiodiffusion.wordpress.com/2008/06/23/damtew-ayele-samuel-belay/" target_="" blank="">here.</a><br /><br />I can't stop listening to this song! THE JAM OF SUMMER 2k11 IS HERE.<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/5vqh9XiyY-g" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="480"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619596983826203746.post-13399176446373287572011-06-26T22:21:00.004-05:002011-06-26T22:38:43.144-05:00fancy pantsIn Los Angeles recently, I got to do a number of fun things. LA is a great place. One thing I did was chill in a room at the Village Studios. There was some kind of mix playing that had an interesting selection of tunes. One in particular caught my ear and I used my favorite audiophile app, Shazam, to discover what it was.<br /><br />I'm no scientist who's made an exciting discovery. I've never felt the joy (ugh) of giving birth. I've never seen a baby deer take its first steps or worked with animals covered in oil and then cleaned them and released them back into the ocean. These people experiencing these things have felt great satisfaction and pleasure that is certainly unequaled.<br /><br />Well, I have felt greater pleasure.<br /><br />When I Shazamed this song, my heart opened. Turns out, the song is called "Fancy Pants" and it's by a Mr. Al Hirt, a trumpet player from Nawlins.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0uioOquhRFoqq6titIq0PXhIatUvJlUpTaM7SO8pTDf-fej1ugP4sSY2PE-oc0sqeTsLJVbmSW3B2jGL9X_ohsrxzSLubbb8n4jFvZYbbuVLTM-ul_NN8R6Y-fm_vc5mHc_qxudU1O3sv/s1600/al-hirt.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 319px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0uioOquhRFoqq6titIq0PXhIatUvJlUpTaM7SO8pTDf-fej1ugP4sSY2PE-oc0sqeTsLJVbmSW3B2jGL9X_ohsrxzSLubbb8n4jFvZYbbuVLTM-ul_NN8R6Y-fm_vc5mHc_qxudU1O3sv/s400/al-hirt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622736030549594018" border="0" /></a><br />Would you just look at him? Squeezable.<br /><br />This guy is pretty tight. The more I read about him, the more amazing facts I learned. For example, did you know Al Hirt wrote the theme song for the Green Hornet television show? Fact. Also, did you know Al Hirt is a classically trained musician? Fact. And that Al Hirt recorded an album with Ann-Margret called <span style="font-style: italic;">Beauty and the Beard</span>? Fact. (And probably my favorite.) AL HIRT.<br /><br />This song was the hilarious theme for the rest of my trip in Los Angeles, and is now the official theme song of Anna Roch Enterprises ©. When I hear it, my heart soars but I also want to scramble to the nearest thrift store, buy a pair of overalls, get a piece of grass between my teeth, and dance down South Congress letting the world know that I am wearing my FANCY PANTS. Please pay special attention to the horns in this song. They are not only fancy, but extremely hilarious. ALSO THE LYRICS ARE REALLY EASY TO LEARN.<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/io7CTZIrtNQ" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="480"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619596983826203746.post-74297738482751950442011-06-17T00:21:00.003-05:002011-06-17T00:22:09.954-05:00look at this.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhebeQt-EioQ7yNYUOsJBugEZVZ5VkrWJyWUhNEZfvHqdYys6BejJ-Ar1O6_tf44d_ctjDHNtKspmzYWgfZQb78wk1pm7zs-a0MMOCU4fKZawiiabgePn9YLQfS_av7J7qDUnxSU-cg_Ond/s1600/tumblr_llz6dpSTsM1qatjzso1_500.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 350px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhebeQt-EioQ7yNYUOsJBugEZVZ5VkrWJyWUhNEZfvHqdYys6BejJ-Ar1O6_tf44d_ctjDHNtKspmzYWgfZQb78wk1pm7zs-a0MMOCU4fKZawiiabgePn9YLQfS_av7J7qDUnxSU-cg_Ond/s400/tumblr_llz6dpSTsM1qatjzso1_500.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619054641644382930" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Look at this 'shopped pic of basketball players and instruments.<br /><br />Just look at it.<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619596983826203746.post-65320234590238396772011-06-17T00:07:00.003-05:002011-06-17T00:15:13.284-05:00the daktaris<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1vzmVacAms_a69OvcCyyaAYuilvVCALzr4cSGQPXikhMX6ikWJu4F0UYUq-flOEzRMOVY-9A25I_2ADjbIeI_KTUYIMoiR-JfAKnSQ6eV4_6YanuSezAE7CveCUITcaiErpBlxSAoNIMA/s1600/daktaris-large.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1vzmVacAms_a69OvcCyyaAYuilvVCALzr4cSGQPXikhMX6ikWJu4F0UYUq-flOEzRMOVY-9A25I_2ADjbIeI_KTUYIMoiR-JfAKnSQ6eV4_6YanuSezAE7CveCUITcaiErpBlxSAoNIMA/s400/daktaris-large.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619052625455303266" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br />RIP Desco but I'm so glad Daptone was born from you.<br /><br />Desco Records was around in the mid nineties and focused on providing quality soul 45s. The Daktaris recorded on Desco before its demise and eventual growth into Daptone and Soul Fire (RIP Soul Fire but their stuff is on Truth & Soul now). A lot of the Daktaris guys went on to become members of Antibalas.<br /><br />I really just love their Afro-beat sound and this song is TBTH:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TOO BALLER TO HANDLE.</span><br /><br />Time to make a Moscow Mule and get a little back yard chill sesh action happening with this on the background.<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-GXb1dPdJ8s" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="480"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619596983826203746.post-22147954210235101432011-06-16T23:48:00.002-05:002011-06-16T23:53:44.506-05:00song for the day: superbadDuh, this song is so dope. You probably have this song somewhere in your collection so you can always listen to it but I really need you to check out this lady dancer that jumps on stage.<br /><br />Her moves are officially OOC. Just image if I had been able to pull off this kind of dancing front row for Charles Bradley. DAYUM!<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Jk8D7L7EPcg" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="480"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619596983826203746.post-8454722366619628022011-04-23T12:32:00.002-05:002011-04-23T12:38:28.234-05:00mr. lee fieldsLee Fields on a Saturday, y'all. Album version and a live version. Get some.<br /><br />I am OBSESSED with the guitar and bass in this song.<br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/NEZ2vuWJaeI" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="640"></iframe><br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-e0zpOTja4E" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="640"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619596983826203746.post-59986229663268334202011-04-22T14:06:00.004-05:002011-04-23T12:38:42.121-05:00tight person of the day: annette hanshaw<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2X9Op3bCNozun_yCkOPU_Mjr5HgcLF8cin30Wu8lzF6weE8KiJbpzEzurHQx9uLU7CXLesK3j5cpLy_l4IdGe-zLGuCyL0I_KlCB7TGDd1q57642sWN_JVRGydllPYz6IvQ5zpvKuVtRZ/s1600/annette%252Bhanshaw3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 394px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2X9Op3bCNozun_yCkOPU_Mjr5HgcLF8cin30Wu8lzF6weE8KiJbpzEzurHQx9uLU7CXLesK3j5cpLy_l4IdGe-zLGuCyL0I_KlCB7TGDd1q57642sWN_JVRGydllPYz6IvQ5zpvKuVtRZ/s400/annette%252Bhanshaw3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598486701505240898" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Oh, Annette. I love this lady so much. She is my go-to musical choice when folding laundry and putting said laundry away in drawers. When I listen to her sing, I feel transported. I want a flapper haircut and some kitten heels and some Prohibition alcohol.<br /><br />At the end of every song she sings, Annette cheekily says "That's all!" This kills me for some reason. When I first got some of her stuff, I would listen for the finale send-off to every song like a dog waiting for a whistle. She is precious.<br /><br />Annette was doing her jazzy thang in the twenties, y'all. She recorded into the thirties, but then gave up show business completely to start a family. She walked away from being a supremely popular singer at the time. She was working and living in Manhattan and was pretty well known. In 2008, Annette was rediscovered (and discovered by me) when artist Nina Paley used many of her songs for her animated telling of the Ramayana in <a href="http://www.sitasingstheblues.com/" target_blank=""><span style="font-style: italic;">Sita Sings the Blues</span>.</a> (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY THE WAY.)<br /><br />I just love her sweet and tender voice. I hope you enjoy it while sipping on a Pimm's Cup. Happy Almost Summer to you all!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.zshare.net/audio/893031728b49d9c1/" target_blank="">Annette Hanshaw - Daddy Won't You Please Come Home?</a><br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/la5CI-luYmM" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="480"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619596983826203746.post-24382770757029886892011-04-22T14:05:00.000-05:002011-04-22T14:06:31.823-05:00knowing nolen.Today's a good day for a little Jimmy Nolen, no? Expected high of 94 in Austin and I'm off work. Get down.<br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/IcwWofyJ-z8" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="480"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619596983826203746.post-59112117877572592702011-04-20T17:19:00.001-05:002011-04-20T17:20:56.953-05:00lost someone.This song came to me while I was at work today. I can't stop listening to it. How sad is this tune? I wish I could sing just so I could belt this out.<br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/wDNIm-5Ik20" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="480"></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619596983826203746.post-81195878588606242072011-04-19T21:06:00.007-05:002011-04-19T21:20:19.555-05:00it's finally time this happened.SXSW 2011. Land of dreams and kebabs and happy hours at Taverna and pedi cabs. Home of new musical discoveries and nightmarish hipster visions. Yes, this festival has it all and then some.<br /><br />This year, SXSW was a total thrill ride for me. Yes, I needed several pep talks in the St. David's parking garage daily to keep going (thanks, Yaelie) but we made it through. We lived like queens through the streets of Austin. Nothing is better than walking into Stubb's without having to wait because YOU HAVE A PLATINUM BADGE (thanks, LP). A month later, I've had time to reflect.<br /><br />This year, one person dominated my entire experience. No, not Kanye. I didn't even attempt to the get to the power plant. I'm talking about the most amazing performer I've ever seen live.<br /><br />Charles Bradley.<br /><br />I am planning on another post later to truly showcase my deep, deep love for this man. But I must share this gem with you first. Y and I dancing, in earnest, to his performance at Cedar Street Courtyard with the Menahan Street Band.<br /><br />Obvi, we have no idea we are being filmed. This is also apparent because I am clearly dressed like a 4th grade boy ready for recess. Who wears horizontal stripes on camera, America? And Old Navy jeans from 2003 made into jorts?<br /><br />SOMEONE WHO DOESN'T GIVE A F AND JUST WANTS TO DANCE.<br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/0mKCBPKc1V8" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="480"></iframe><br /><br />We are FEELING it. It's like a religious experience. The first few seconds are just me with a giant grin, watching Charles and his unbelievable hip work. Are we dead serious with those moves? Also, Y and I synced up. How.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Some things I love:</span><br /><br />Y's amazing YELLING during the song.<br />Y's arm slice.<br />My inability to do anything but gape at Charles.<br />My spirit fingers.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Some things I hate:</span><br /><br />Clothing choice on my part.<br />That this is on the web.<br />That we aren't a meme yet.<br />What I did in front of the amazing and hard-working musicians of the Menahan Street Band/Daptone Records/Truth and Soul.<br />That I can't watch this video at work to get my daily fix because YouTube is blocked there.<br />That Charles isn't performing in my living room right now.<br /><br />Sorry, I just wrote an entire post about a video that is barely a minute long and is starring me. BUT IT'S MY BLOG.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619596983826203746.post-17957462958204971372011-04-19T20:53:00.007-05:002011-04-23T12:38:55.564-05:00tight person of the day: sweet emma barrettAnother day, another tight person. I am ready to unleash all over this blog again. I haven't given it the proper attention for some time, but things have really been busy here in Austin, Tejas. I want to kick it off again with an amazing woman, someone truly deserving of recognition here at Is This Tight.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSGXPLQ1vzI1PB-19bNMAtNaPmmjF6XUseSdiNAKZJZXCja_XjZhlW2kYEMGs6h2awZSzMHB8kNlD0yrgHcq_iSWElw7v2HNqw7XSd533fNEXpAmSM06vKybM2H0a9IC0PS5sPP6sLL-Oh/s1600/82532.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 252px; height: 338px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSGXPLQ1vzI1PB-19bNMAtNaPmmjF6XUseSdiNAKZJZXCja_XjZhlW2kYEMGs6h2awZSzMHB8kNlD0yrgHcq_iSWElw7v2HNqw7XSd533fNEXpAmSM06vKybM2H0a9IC0PS5sPP6sLL-Oh/s400/82532.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597478799718451634" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>The beautiful and talented Sweet Emma Barrett. Just look at her. The jingle bells around her legs!? I can't even deal. These bells led her to be known as the Bell Gal, also a super tight nickname, in my opinion.<br /><br />Sweet Emma is from Nawlins, and rose to fame singing and playing piano with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band (also worth a post). She recorded several tight albums in the sixties, including this one, a personal fave of mine.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2IDHVkl5QouSsX_mP0dGpfG7xtEJlL0uf_uj8W4BS-zSlSmaj1Q5jY4XCYbgtG277JbUJvMeKu1VuJkOf_KUWYuspckzgSKSNCOOfccaZcUH6aoPFv5YRZMcm4MD6klu1HVzqdf3ZCU5r/s1600/albumcoverneworleanssweetemmmaandherpreservationhalljazzband.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 386px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2IDHVkl5QouSsX_mP0dGpfG7xtEJlL0uf_uj8W4BS-zSlSmaj1Q5jY4XCYbgtG277JbUJvMeKu1VuJkOf_KUWYuspckzgSKSNCOOfccaZcUH6aoPFv5YRZMcm4MD6klu1HVzqdf3ZCU5r/s400/albumcoverneworleanssweetemmmaandherpreservationhalljazzband.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597479413154372450" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">She suffered a stroke but kept right on tickling. The thing is, she's a total diva in the best sense. I am in awe of her when I watch videos of her performing. To me, she just seems to personify the New Orleans spirit and what the music from that iconic town means to me. Sassy, funky, soulful, and unique. She wasn't afraid to play those dirty bars and did it her whole life. I hope you love watching her as much as I loved Google image searching her.<br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/xhtG5YrQ-lY" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="480"></iframe><br /></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1