Jackie Wilson News

Audio for today's show will be available at approx. 12:00 p.m. ET. Weekend Edition Sunday , August 3, 2008 - On his new album, The Hard Way, British singer and guitarist James Hunter delves deep into ...

In music the big singles of the year were Rock Me Amadeus by Falco, Papa Don't Preach by Madonna and Take My Breath Away by Berlin.

In music the big singles of the year were Rock Me Amadeus by Falco, Papa Don't Preach by Madonna and Take My Breath Away by Berlin.

James Hunter cut a novel figure at the High Sierra Music Festival this past 4th of July weekend.

F JAMES BROWN was known as "The Godfather of Soul," then the Rev. Al Green could be the Michael Corleone of the genre.

James Hunter makes 'The Hard Way' easy On Tuesday night, James Hunter is bringing his unique variety of soul to the Troubadour.

About several weeks ago I discovered an artist who I've heard of before but never actually listened to her music.

Get out your dancin' shoes and picnic baskets and be ready to enjoy The Arts Council's 2008 Smithgall Arts Center Summer MusicFest outdoor series.

Writers who saw Jackie Wilson perform begin profiles of Wilson with a description of him performing live.

Sony have let slip the tracks going live on the SingStore this week. ThreeSpeech, semi official Sony blog, have just posted the track listing for this Friday's SingStore update. via Boomtown

Back story: Sharon Jones is a throwback to the ladies of soul, funk and R&B of the 1950s and '60s. The sound: She has a rich voice that wraps around soul songs like your grammy's old mink coat - think Aretha ... via Desert Sun

“Handsworth Revolution", is still regarded by many critics a high point of British reggae. 1986's "Babylon the Bandit”

Same with Otis Clay , Jill Sobule , The Avett Brothers , Steel Pulse , and a few others. via Brooklynvegan

“Better than lurking on a street corner back in London”

LONDON CALLING: British soul singer James Hunter will perform with his five-piece backing band this Friday at the Tampa Bay Blues Fest. via Creative Loafing Tampa

“I don't want to tie the theater down to a subscription series”

After its success with touring "The Jackie Wilson Story" to a number of urban venues -- including a monthlong run at Harlem's Apollo Theater in 2003 -- Chicago's Black Ensemble Theater is exploring ... via Variety

“White face, black shirt, white socks, black shoes, black hair, white strat, bled white, died black.”

Songs about other people who sing songs 1 American Music Club: Johnny Mathis' Feet In which Mark Eitzel desperately appeals to his fellow San Franciscan troubadour for some help with his songwriting, nay, his ... via Scotsman.com Living

The 'triple play' pulled off by McDonald includes his version of the Jackie Wilson classic "Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher And Higher," which debuted at #21 on the Adult Contemporary chart. via PR-inside.com

“It's been a great experience. Every time I do a show, I end up with a room full of new fans, and hopefully I can do the same thing in Jamaica.”

R&B soul singer Ryan Shaw. Often compared to legends such as Stevie Wonder and Jackie Wilson, Grammy nominee Ryan Shaw plans to 'kick up some dirt' when he makes his debut performance at the 2008 Air Jamaica ... via Jamaica Gleaner

“You Don't Know Me", un cover de "Hallelujah”

We are eager to listen to it... Michael McDonald new album would be entitled "Soul Speak" and the date of the release in The States is March 10, 2008 on Universal Music Group and more specifically on Motown ... via Westcoastmusic

“A lot of my siblings and friends could sing too, but they never made a career out of it. I guess I was kind of the bastard child in a way.”

Even as a young boy growing up in Nashville in the 1940s, Charles Walker knew he was a little bit different from the rest of the kids his age. via JamBase