Released in the early winter of 1966, SPYDER TURNER and "STAND BY ME", his tribute to the soul greats, made the pop/soul charts in late January, 1967.

45 TURNS 50 - SPYDER TURNER - "STAND BY ME"

Singer DEBBY CAMPBELL is the eldest daughter of the legendary GLEN CAMPBELL. Recently, Debby paid tribute to her dad with her debut album, THE WAY WE WERE . Released via Tony Mantor's Plateau Music label. Debby performs the classics that made Glen a household name. We discuss the album and her work in supporting Alzheimer's research. Debby's THE WAY WE WERE is available here - http://plateaumusic.com/store/

A SOULFUL CONVERSATION WITH DEBBY CAMPBELL

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Chris Jasper, the man behind the legendary Isley Brothers’ 3+3 era of the 1970’s, returns with a new single “The Love That You Give”/”It’s A Miracle” – released on his own label, Gold City. Chris is also working on a new album that is scheduled for a summer 2018 release. We caught up with Chris (who had been interviewed prior for the Soulful Conversations series) to discuss his new works, why he loves creating in the studio as well as what’s in his musical future.

INSIDE THE MUSIC BIZ -THE CHRIS JASPER INTERVIEW

Singer/songwriter/vocal coach BETSY LAWRENCE went from singing with NYC Opera to serving as a backup vocalist for the popular PBS-TV series, MY MUSIC. Betsy gives us a behind the scenes rundown regarding how she and her fellow background singers prepare for the productions (two words – VERY INTENSE). In addition, Betsy shares a humorous encounter with a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer as well as the work as a voice instructor with her alma mater, Carnegie –Mellon University, and as founder/director of a music education program for youth, the Pittsburgh Music Masters (website – www.pittsburghmusicmasters.com)

INSIDE THE MUSIC BIZ - THE BETSY LAWRENCE INTERVIEW

A few years ago I interviewed husband and wife entertainment team Roy (Jr.) and Maria Hamilton. Roy Jr. is the son of the late, great singing legend who brought us classics such as “Don’t Let Go”, “You Can Have Her” and an early rendition of “Unchained Melody”. On Friday, July 20th, the Hamilton family and many friends will celebrate the legacy of Roy Hamilton with a special tribute show in Las Vegas (link here for more info - http://rondecarseventcenter.com/roy-hamilton-legacy-continues.html) We discuss the show honoring the singer known as “The Golden Boy”, how  Roy Jr. and Maria recovered all the charts the departed Mr. Hamilton had for his recording sessions as well as how his legacy is continuing thanks to two hit songwriting grandchildren.

A SOULFUL CONVERSATIONS UPDATE WITH ROY HAMILTON JR & MARIA HAMILTON

In the Detroit rock scene of the 1960's and 1970's, the Quatro sisters - Suzi, Patty and Nancy - held court leading two all female rock bands, the Pleasure Seekers and Cradle. In our INSIDE THE MUSIC BIZ interview with Nancy Quatro Glass, we discuss the impact both bands had on the Motor City scene, how they held their own in a male-dominated genre and a possible reunion of the groups. Nancy pulls no punches here as she brings her own dash of salt & pepper to the conversation (read - language alert at the 6;27 mark!) 

To find out more about the Pleasure Seekers, click the link -
https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/pleasureseekers

INSIDE THE MUSIC BIZ - THE NANCY QUATRO GLASS INTERVIEW

Author Edwina Owens Elliot is the creator of the cartoon panel series, WINONA INC, which chronicles the misadventures of a former fashion model turned modeling agency owner. The online strip integrates real-life figures and events from the fashion world with the fictional cahoots Winona and her friends are up to. Ms. Elliot, a veteran fashion illustrator, launched Winona Inc. over five years ago and has published her Winona-works in a coffee table book (available on her website -https://winonainc.com) Ms. Elliot joins us on this Soulful Conversations chat to discuss the creation of this adults-only series, which is a hoot to read!

A SOULFUL CONVERSATION WITH EDWINA OWENS ELLIOT

The legendary STEVE CROPPER is our guest on The 45 Series - 45's Turn 50, as we commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Otis Redding classic, "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay." Steve produced, mixed, engineered and played guitar on the session as well as co-wrote the hit with Otis.

THE 45 SERIES - 45'S TURN 50 - OTIS REDDING "(SITTIN' ON) THE DOCK OF THE BAY"

On this edition, we pay tribute to the legendary funk band from Oakland, CA – TOWER OF POWER, celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2018. In the spotlight, their biggest hit single from the spring of 1973, “SO VERY HARD TO GO” and an interview with their then-lead singer LENNY WILLIAMS – who discusses briefly his history with Tower Of Power.

45 TURNS 45 - TOWER OF POWER "SO VERY HARD TO GO"

The 45 Series revisits songwriter JIM WEATHERLY, who authored the classic hit, "Midnight Train To Georgia", regarding this timeless smash he wrote - "NEITHER ONE OF US (WANTS TO BE THE FIRST TO SAY GOODBYE)". Considered as their "swan song" from Motown, this top selling hit for GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS earned the group a Grammy Award for 1973's "Best Pop Performance By A Duo or Group" (check out Jim's autobiography, "Midnight Train", available here - https://amzn.to/2Qavb9Y)

45 TURNS 45 - GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS  -"NEITHER ONE OF US"

From the 45 SERIES archives, a 2016 interview with record producer RIC POWELL, who had co-produced the classic "THIS CHRISTMAS" with the late DONNY HATHAWAY. Released in time for the holiday season in 1970, the has become a yearly Christmas classic

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