THE 81st MIX FOR F.S.V.B

Here's the 81st Mix for F.S.V.B, Its been Mixed by Musicology, there's some classic Soul Music on here from Mid 60's to Early 70's, Its called, Soulnaissance Volume 1!                       

Its features Delfonics, Stylistics, Chi-Lites, Dramatics and Intruders to name but a Few!

Check Out WebPage For Track Listing and Download.

BEEF STROGANOFF & CHANGE!

Around July of 1982, I was getting on Alright at The Sandringham Hotel, but things were starting to get a bit awkward, As I said in Previous posts, my Head Chef was my Former Teacher at College, a few Years earlier, and when I went for the Interview, I did state about not Working too many Nights, which he Agreed to!


Anyway with other People off work (sick) and things picking up, I was being asked more and more, to work Nights here and there, which at first was not too bad, but after about 1 Month, it was Happening all the Time, so in the end I had to go and see the Head Chef, now I cant exactly remember what Happened, I think he might of said "its Tough" but in the end I had to see the Hotel Owner, who asked if I could stick with it, for a little while!


This I did do, but in the end, it was just liked I worked all the nights I was working, so in the end,  I handed in my Notice  and left within a few Weeks!


I remember the Head Chef was not too happy, but I did get a Reference from him, although He did have a little dig about Working nights, and he also got his own back a few Years later!


About 5 years after, this incident, I was Working in another Restaurant, as Second Chef (although this night I was Acting as Head Chef, as He was off Duty) when I was asked to go out into the Restaurant to meet Somebody, who said he knew me!


So when I got into the Restaurant, I was Surprised too see the Head Chef from The Sandringham having a Meal, which I had Cooked, this was the first time I had seen him, since we Worked together. 

To my Surprise, in front of who ever he was Dining with, started to go about how I had cooked his Meal and it was not how he had taught me at College (years previous) I believe he had eaten "Beef Stroganoff"




I had used Fresh Cream in the Dish, which he never did! Most Chefs do things slightly different!


My answer to him was "I work here now and this is how my "Head Chef" wants this dish prepared and Cooked, so this is how I will do it! and then I went back into the Kitchen, I bet he did not leave a Tip that night!

He did not like that, and I think that was the last Time he spoke to me, but on saying that I cant remember the last time I saw him!                          

HAPPY DAYS!

As for Music around this Period, CHANGE had their Third Album (out of 6) Released, it was called" Sharing Your Love"


It was their 3rd most Successful Album in the U.S, The Best Track on Album was "The Very Best In You" it reached Number 16 in the U.S R&B Chart!


Of course "Changes" first Album featured Luther Vandross on Lead Vocals.


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THE 80th MIX FOR F.S.V.B

Here's the 80th Mix for F.S.V.B, Its been Mixed by Stevie G, there's some classic Soul / Funk/ Jazz /Rap Music Tracks on here, Its called, An October State Of Mind!                       

Its features Cameo, Bob James, George Clinton, John Legend and Atlantic Starr to name but a Few!

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FUNKY-SOUL-VINYLS CLASSIC SOUL AND FUNK ALBUMS OF THE 60's 70's and 80's # 3

In this Series of Posts, I will writing about a Particular Classic Soul/Funk Album from the 60's 70's and 80's


The one's that stand out in my Mind, as The Best Soul/Funk/Jazz/R&B Albums ever Released. All of them, I purchased as Vinyl many Years ago and also I have them on CD today.


You may have a Differing view (as we all do) on these Choices, but these are my Favorites!


# NUMBER 3


AL GREEN........CALL ME


This was Al Green's 6th Album Release and the 5th on the Hi Record Label, it came out during the Summer of 1973 and was Produced by the Great Willie Mitchell.


It Contained 3 Singles:                        US POP / US R&B / STATUS


You Ought To Be With Me                    3              1             GOLD
Call Me (Come Back Home)                10              2                 "
Here I Am (Come And Take Me)         10              2                 "

This Album is widely Acknowledged as Al Green's Masterpiece, in fact in 2003 it was Voted by Rolling Stone Magazine as the 289th Greatest Album of all Time!


Al Green is also "Rolling Stones" 65th Best Artist of All Time!


I Myself have made a Few Compilations of Al Green's Music, and they always include 7 out of the 9 Tracks from this Album!


I could not say which is my Favorite Track, but Tracks 2 and 7 would be probably be the main Choices!


Have a Listen to the Tracks, although there cannot be a Soul Music Fan out there who has not heard of these before, but you never know!


The Track Listing:

1. "Call Me (Come Back Home) – 3:03
2. "Have You Been Making Out O.K. – 3:42
3. "Stand Up – 3:25
4. "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry – 3:10
5. "Your Love Is Like the Morning Sun – 3:09
6. "Here I Am (Come and Take Me) – 4:14
7. "Funny How Time Slips Away – 5:33
8. "You Ought to Be with Me – 3:15
9. "Jesus Is Waiting – 5:36

Album Personnel

Al Green - Vocals, Producer

Willie Mitchell - Producer, Engineer

Charles Chalmers - Background Vocals, Horn Arrangements

Howard Grimes - Drums

Jack Hale - Trombone

Charles Hodges - Organ, Piano

Leroy Hodges - Bass

Mabon "Teenie" Hodges - Guitar

Wayne Jackson - Trumpet

Ed Logan - Tenor Saxophone

Andrew Love - Tenor Saxophone

The Memphis Strings - Strings

James Mitchell - Baritone Saxophone, Horn Arrangements

Donna Rhodes - Background Vocals

Sandra Rhodes - Background Vocals

Archie Turner - Piano

Al Jackson, Jr. - Drums

Me and the Wife had the Pleasure of Seeing Al Green in Concert last year, it was Probably our Best Night of last Year, he was Great, Check out my Previous Post!

As you might know if you have read any of my Posts before, Al Green is my Favorite Singer, as Slave are my favorite Band!

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THE 79th MIX FOR FSVB..SLAVE / MARK ADAMS SPECIAL!

Here's the 79th Mix for F.S.V.B, Its a bit different from the usual Mix, its a Tribute to Slave Bassist, who Died last Week, its Features some of Slaves Greatest tracks and of course Mark Adams on Bass!

Go to EJ FLAVORS Website for all Track details and Download!
Slide, Just a Touch of Love,Wait for me, Party Lites, Snap Shot, Watching You & more!

Also checkout this In-depth story and more Slave Music!

 Tribute to “The Hansolor” – Mark Adams of Slave