May 21, 2012

I have to tell you these past two weeks have been a bit of a struggle. Losing Duck Dunn, last week, was tough. For most of us around music in the mid 60's Duck and Steve Cropper were almost legendary. Each new record, from Stax, was eagerly anticipated not just for the artists but for what Steve and Duck had cooked up.

This week came word that Donna Summer had passed. Labelled the "Disco Queen" limited what Donna really was. She had a voice that could sing anything. She won five grammy's and probably deserved to win more. We'll pat tribute to her on this program.

Many of us, me included, have protested "Disco". In truth there was a great deal of "Disco" that was damn good music. Don't believe me? Talk to "the Professor" sometime. He'll make you a believer.

Next week we have birthday guests who mean a great deal to me. Kind of the music of my life. Until then, taske care of yourselves and each other. 

May 14, 2012

I have to admit I've been remiss in updating this blog. There's a reason for this but I can't remember what it is.
This weeks' show is a mash-up of some great music. We have Chicago Soul, Central PA Soul and a couple of cuts from Memphis.

We will mourn the loss of Donald "Duck" Dunn. While everyone, me included, will rave about James Jamerson of Motown, Duck made his own impression. Neat and clean, are the two words that come to mind.
Thank you for the music, Duck.