Third World - Awesome Reggae Beats

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Third World is truly the Reggae Ambassador to mainstream dance and popular music in the United States, cutting across all racial, ethnic and religious barriers to access fans of Bob Marley, Eddy Grant, Johnny Nash (who actually brought reggae to the US in the early 1960's with his song "Hold Me Tight," a seeming lifetime before "I can See Clearly Now" or Paul Simon's subtly-styled "Mother And Child Reunion" which featured reggae-influenced sounds, but did not slam out the harder-core, obvious washing machine magic rhythm of Jimmy Cliff , Peter Tosh, or Bob Marley).

The magic of Third World is that they were written for, produced and arranged by the Gamble and Huff crew who did so much to post giant popular radio hits for such soulful yet mainstream-appealing groups as The Spinners and The Stylistics.

Third World was, admittedly, more commercial than its Rastafarian-immersed island-originated counterparts, but they had fabulously catchy refrains, full-chord harmony, a driving right-foot-bass-pedal-to-the-floor pumping beat, and a sound that was richer, wider and more generally appealing than some of the less Philadelphia-processed reggae which originated in the islands. But they were, soulful, funky, upbeat and so melodic and harmonic.

The magic of the wondrous group is that they had everybody (across all the boards and barrier that tend to divide us all) singing along, dancing ["Dancing On The Floor" - great song!] and feeling.

Please listen to the two songs I've selected for you to enjoy and get a fabulous dose of Jah Love, a slightly elevated heartbeat, and some gooseflesh -- that last one (gooseflesh) is my winner gauge.

If I hear something on the radio and I get that cold rush of gooseflesh, with the hair on the back of my neck standing up, I know that I am musically hooked. Click on these beauties - If you are not a reggae fan, expect to be converted BIG TIME.

Remember that RadioDAZZ features only the most magical music. Tell a friend. Tell a bunch of friends. Forward. Retweet. Lather Rinse. Repeat! Thanks, DC


NOW THAT WE'VE FOUND LOVE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8VLlVU7En4&feature=related

TRY JAH LOVE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JUsc69dHLY&feature=related

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RadioDAZZ Music Break - STYLISTICS - Happy New Year!

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The Stylistics and the Spinners were two of my favorite "Philly Disco Sound" groups during the best part of the disco era. A great deal of their music was co-composed or co-arranged by the amzing team of Gamble and Huff.

The Spinners were fabulous, with their "signature" sound, sweet harmonies and tender, thoughtful, lonely lyrics. The Stylistics had excellent, memorable songs as well, but their signature sound revolved around their lead vocalist's falsetto voice, filled with love and joy. Their music was a bit less funky, and a bit milder -- the difference between "pop" and "easy listening," perhaps. The Spinners could make you cry -- but the Stylistics made you feel glad to be alive.

I've selected several of my favorite romantic songs performed by the immortal Stylistics. "Betcha By Golly, Wow," you'll be singing along. These terrifically artful and richly orchestrated melodies will be playing inside your head long after the actual music has stopped playing on your computer...

Listen for interesting modulations, transitions, and a tangy, twangy taste of electric sitar. Lush and plush. Heavenly. The Stylistics.

Either click on the hyperlinks or, if they make an appearance, click on the YouTube video players.

By the way, one and all -- Happy New Year -- may 2011 be filled with peace, prosperity, progress, robust health and wonderful moments. May you be surrounded by your friends (provided that they are not toting weapons) and close to those whom you are blessed to love, and those whom are blessed to love you.

Faithfully,

Douglas Castle
http://radiodazz.blogspot.com/ ....visit, and make us a FAVORITE. Thank you.



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I'll Always Love My Mama - by The Intruders

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MOTHER'S DAY.

Fact Is: If it weren't for your mama, you wouldn't be reading this, or anything else for that matter. She was your very first teacher, even if you don't remember those first few seconds of childbirth.

Some years back, Gamble and Huff introduced the Philly sound of The Intruders. This song, "I'll Always Love My Mama," is a classic. And, if you knows what's good for you, you jus' go an' call yo mama and tell her how much you 'preciates her! You might forward or play this song for her, too.

*On a more serious note, tell your mother that you love her...even if you always argue, even if she's annoying...even if you don't think that she'll be able to understand you or recognize you. Do it today. Don't put it off - life is funny that way --- you may never get another chance.

Ask her politely to either click on the embedded link or the video player below, whichever is easier for her to find:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwyHdIaOHgk&feature=related



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The Stylistics - Betcha By Golly Wow.

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My favorite of their songs, and the first major record release by this fabulous 70's group. Rich harmony. Full symphonic (not synthetic) orchestra -- even oboe! Also, a bit of electric sitar (pioneered by Vinnie Bell, and used in so many Spinners and Stylistics songs, many of which were written by Gamble and Huff).

For me...driver's license, twelfth grade, working up my courage to ask some compassionate young lady for a date. For a short period, I was a gentleman...then, times changed, music changed, social mores changed and being a gentleman was the last thing that the eligible female population would admit to liking. I became extinct in a social version of "Global Cooling." Everybody became "cool." And the girls acted as if they had an insatiable appetite for cruel, distant and mysterious men. I was still a boy.

Tough guys (yesterday's term for "bad boys") took all of my prospects away. Gosh.

"Betcha By Golly Wow."  Just click on the link or on the video player below to savor the flavor.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alvEUFJtMw8&feature=related






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