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The UK Soul Chart on Starpoint Radio: Sundays from 4pm to 6pm.
http://www.starpointradio.com/chart.php
The UK Soul Chart Top 100 for 2023 can be viewed here :
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Happy Birthday to the great Teddy Riley
A very Happy Birthday to the incredible Teddy Riley, born Edward Theodore Riley on October 8, 1967, in Harlem, New York. It is difficult to look at popular music in the late 1980s and through the 1990s without marveling at the visionary work of Teddy Riley. As a songwriter and producer, he was pivotal in […] The post Happy Birthday to the great Teddy Riley appeared first on SoulTracks.
“Lost” Al Jarreau live recording to be released
(Los Angeles, October 4, 2024) In the pantheon of Jazz singers, Al Jarreau stood as a beaming giant of talent, inspiration, and crossover capability. The beloved platinum seller, known the world over for his hits “We’re in This Love Together,” “Mornin’,” and theme from the TV series “Moonlighting,” started along his path of music crafting […] The post “Lost” Al Jarreau live recording to be released appeared first on SoulTracks.
Happy heavenly birthday to Richard Street of The Temptations
Happy birthday to the late, great Richard Street of The Temptations, born on October 5, 1942. Street was a mainstay in the Temptations during the 1970s and 80s and was the lead vocalist on several major hits. Born in Detroit, he was a child prodigy, talented both as a pianist and as a singer. His […] The post Happy heavenly birthday to Richard Street of The Temptations appeared first on SoulTracks.
On This Day in 1982: Lionel Richie leaves the Commodores to go solo
October 6, 1982 – Lionel Richie goes solo with debut album He was on top of the world as the lead singer and principal songwriter for The Commodores, but on this day in 1982, Lionel Richie completed a much anticipated career move, becoming a solo artist and issuing a massive selling self-titled solo debut album. It […] The post On This Day in 1982: Lionel Richie leaves the Commodores to go solo appeared first on SoulTracks.
Happy Birthday to singer supreme, Heather Headley
Happy birthday to singer supreme Heather Headley, born October 5, 1974. She is a star of stage and radio whose talent seems to know no bounds. Heather Headley, the enchanting songstress, has carved her name into the annals of soul music with a voice that resonates with passion and authenticity. Born on October 5, 1974, in […] The post Happy Birthday to singer supreme, Heather Headley appeared first on SoulTracks.
R&B star Meli’sa Morgan finally gets her gold after 37 year wait
(October 3, 2024) She is a SoulTracks Lifetime Achievement Award winner who has been part of our musical lives for nearly four decades, with a style that helped define East Coast R&B. And now, 37 years after she released her debut album, Do Me Baby, the legendary Meli’sa Morgan finally has her gold record. Do Me Baby was considered a late 80s classic […] The post R&B star Meli’sa Morgan finally gets her gold after 37 year wait appeared first on SoulTracks.
Happy birthday to jazz and R&B great Ronnie Laws
With Ronnie Laws, it has always been a family affair, and he and his siblings have, in their understated way, been among the most influential jazz artists of the past half centurey. Born on October 3, 1950, in Houston, Texas, Laws’ musical journey began when he picked up the saxophone as a child, a path […] The post Happy birthday to jazz and R&B great Ronnie Laws appeared first on SoulTracks.
First Listen: DJ Spen turns “Always & Forever” into a dance jam
(October 2, 2024) People of a certain age may have had their first or most memorable slow dance to the all-time Heatwave ballad “Always & Forever.” And that version of the Rod Temperton classic will live forever. But it is 2024 and there is a new, very different version of that song that getting people […] The post First Listen: DJ Spen turns “Always & Forever” into a dance jam appeared first on SoulTracks.
Song of the Month: Sargent Tucker give a classic soul vibe to a new gem
(October 1, 2024) Bay Area singer and guitarist Sargent Tucker has gained fans around the world as a modern pop and soul artist, but there is more than a touch of yesterday in Sargent’s timeless work. That certainly goes for Sargent’s newest release, “No One Can Replace You” (Remix), which has the feel of a Smokey Robinson […] The post Song of the Month: Sargent Tucker give a classic soul vibe to a new gem appeared first on SoulTracks.
Happy birthday to the late, great Donny Hathaway
Today we wish a Happy Heavenly Birthday to the late, great Donny Hathaway, born October 1, 1945. Though his recording career was quite brief, Donny Hathaway has continued to be one of the most influential soul artists of the last half century. The longevity of and increase in his popularity is due in large part to the […] The post Happy birthday to the late, great Donny Hathaway appeared first on SoulTracks. |