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Estelle, Ludacris pay tribute to late Otis Redding

Grammy-winning singer Estelle remembered when she used to strut in the living room when she was younger, singing many of soul legend Otis Redding's classic songs like "Sittin' On The Dock of the Bay."... Add a comment on this story Premium Jobs New Retail Store New Retail store in Georgetown is hiring for the folowing positions: Store Manager- Full ...

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Related Topix: Soul, Georgetown, IN, Jeffersonville, IN

Mon Nov 09, 2009

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

John Travolta and Kelly Preston's Daughter Makes Acting Debut in 'Old Dogs'

Ella Bleu Travolta is following in the footsteps of John Travolta and Kelly Preston when she shares the screen with her famous parents in 'Old Dogs.' She told ET she was "so excited when I heard they were going to be in it too." Her proud papa called her a "pro." Co-star Robin Williams also praised the young actress, saying, "She's got the chops.

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Related Topix: Old Dogs, Kelly Preston, Soul

Sun Nov 08, 2009

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Christmas Comes Early at Weekend Box Office

Moviegoers were in the holiday spirit as Disney's 'A Christmas Carol' topped the weekend box office, making $31 million, studio estimates report.

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Related Topix: The Men Who Stare at Goats, Soul

Sat Nov 07, 2009

A-Infos Radio Project

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Hey Folks, Coop radio membership drive, gotta do it. Gotta love alternative radio.

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Related Topix: The Meters, Funk, Soul

Fri Nov 06, 2009

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Rihanna Says She Hated Chris Brown After Beating

As her interview series with Diane Sawyer continues, Rihanna reveals her true feelings for Chris Brown .

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Related Topix: Soul

Thu Nov 05, 2009

WTXL

Estelle, Ne-Yo pays tribute to late Otis Redding

Grammy-winning R&B singers Estelle and Ne-Yo along with Anthony Hamilton and Musiq Soulchild are expected to pay homage to Otis Redding by reciting the soul-singer's most memorable songs like "The Dock of the Bay." Redding's sons, Dexter and Otis III, also plan to take the stage at the Woodruff Arts Center on Thursday night.

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Related Topix: Soul, R-N-B, Ne-Yo

Tue Nov 03, 2009

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

A musical tribute to Otis Redding

Before Macon soul singer Otis Redding died in 1967, he spent several weeks in the Stax studios, recording " The Dock of the Bay," and other tunes.

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Related Topix: Soul, Macon, GA, Atlanta, GA, Atlanta Metro

Globe and Mail

Aretha Franklin: giving the Queen of Soul her propers

Aretha Franklin: giving the Queen of Soul her propers Singer Aretha Franklin performs during the 85th annual Christmas tree lighting at the New York Stock Exchange December 4, 2008.

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Related Topix: Aretha Franklin, Black Entertainment, Soul, W., Manufacturing, Automakers, R and B, Jazz, Thelonious Monk

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Rod Stewart realizes dream recording with Smokey

Rod Stewart grew up idolizing soul singers like Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson and Otis Redding.

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Related Topix: Black Entertainment, Soul, Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson, Smokey Robinson, Entertainment

Fri Oct 30, 2009

City Paper

End-of-Week Mixtape: #FridaySoul

As approximately 62 of you know , I've been spinning a Friday Soul mix via the old Twitter account .

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Related Topix: Soul, James Brown, Black Entertainment, Blues, Buddy Guy, The Impressions, Music, Entertainment

Wed Oct 28, 2009

Village Soup

Catching up with Rod Stewart

OWLS HEAD : Rod Stewart: Soul book . After five albums of a oeThe Great American Songbook,a Stewart turns to Sixties/Seventies-era soul favorites, or as he tells it, a oeThis is the album I have waited my whole lifetime to record.a And Stewarta s blue-eyed soul voice is, for the most part, perfect for these 13 songs.

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Related Topix: Jackie Wilson, Black Entertainment, Soul, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight, Motown

Mon Oct 26, 2009

The Globe and Mail

Rod Stewart's saved his soul for now

Rod Stewart's saved his soul for now Rod Stewart on tour in Texas this summer: The veteran pop star is releasing an album of classic soul covers.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Rod Stewart, Texas, Black Entertainment, Soul, Sam Cooke, James Brown, Jackie Wilson

Sun Oct 25, 2009

Sacramento Bee Newspaper

Houseboats merrily bob along in San Francisco Bay

Suki Sennett, shown with dog Iggy, is vice president of the 500-home Sausalito Floating Homes Association and calls the community "a wonderfully crazy" place.

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Related Topix: Sausalito, CA, Soul, San Francisco, CA, Marina, CA, Alameda, CA, San Francisco Metro

Wed Oct 21, 2009

WJKX-FM Hattiesburg

Move You Boogie Body - Bar-kays

Initially a funky instrumental soul combo on Stax/Volt, the Bar-Kays were nearly destroyed when most of the band perished in the same plane crash that claimed Otis Redding.

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Related Topix: The Bar-Kays, Soul

Westport News

A walk through Memphis

Standing in the recording studio of the former Sun Records earlier this month -- where arguably the first rock 'n' roll song was recorded, where Elvis Presley was discovered and recorded his first hits -- I was at total peace.

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Related Topix: Memphis, TN, Elvis, Rock-N-Roll, Soul, Booker T. & the MGS, Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Motown, Opinion

Tue Oct 20, 2009

DVD Verdict

Otis Redding: The Best

It's painful to think just how much further Otis Redding could have gone. When he died in a plane crash in 1967 at the young age of 26, he was only just beginning to demonstrate what a talented and iconic part of the R&B/Pop/Rock scene he could be.

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Related Topix: Soul, The Best, Pop/Rock, Satisfaction, Comedy Movies, Drama Movies, Musical Movies

Thu Oct 15, 2009

Illinois Entertainer

Maxwell live

R&B singers have so many options, it's at once understandable and frustrating how they get locked into one category and spend a lifetime there.

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Related Topix: R-N-B, Maxwell, Soul, Marvin Gaye, Black Entertainment, Al Green

Tue Oct 13, 2009

Digtriad.com Piedmont Triad, Winston-...

Post Death Releases Are Not Uncommon For Recording Artists

It's almost as common as having a funeral for a musician -- releasing "new" music after their passing.

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Related Topix: Soul, Offbeat

Sat Oct 10, 2009

All About Jazz

Janis Joplin -- Janis: Memphis Meltdown

I'd been hustling a meager living in the coffee houses and psychedelic joints of Greenwich Village in lower Manhattan when word spread of Janis Joplin's departure from Big Brother & the Holding Company.

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Related Topix: Memphis, TN Metro, Pop/Rock, Janis Joplin, Big Brother & the Holding Company, Soul, Sam & Dave

Fri Oct 09, 2009

411mania.com

The Black Crowes - Before The Frost...Until The Freeze Review

Before The Frost...Until The Freeze Review Posted by Scott Rutherford on 10.10.2009 Can I use that old cliche that the South with rise again? In the heyday of hair metal that was the late 1980's, a bluesy breath of reality came screeching out of Atlanta, Georgia in the shape of The Black Crowes .

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, The Black Crowes, Aerosmith, Mississippi, Soul, The Rolling Stones, Music, Entertainment

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