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Playlist: Black Music IS Black History

Compiled By: Paul Ingles

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Producer Paul Ingles gathers his many music documentaries and appreciation programs spotlighting black artists into one powerful playlist that stations and listeners can pull from to celebrate the greats either during February's BLACK HISTORY MONTH or June's BLACK MUSIC APPRECIATION MONTH.

Programs include:

Ray Charles
Sly & the Family Stone
FOUR PILLARS OF SOUL
FOUR PILLARS OF ROCK 'n' ROLL
Tina Turner
Smokey Robinson
Marvin Gaye
Barrett Strong
Stevie Wonder
Mavis Staples
Aretha Franklin
B.B. King
James Brown
Little Richard
Otis Redding
Fats Domino
Prince
Chuck Berry
Bo Diddley
Clarence Clemons

SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE: Taking Us Higher (An Appreciation)

From Paul Ingles | 59:00

A celebration of some of the most irresistible music of the late 1960's and early '70's from group leader Sly Stone and the FAMILY STONE band - that was multi-racial, multi-genre, and positivity-bent in a world under stress in their time. Great songs and informed comments from our panel.

Slystonemusic A celebration of some of the most irresistible music of the late 1960's and early '70's from group leader Sly Stone and the FAMILY STONE band - that was multi-racial, multi-genre, and positivity-bent in a world under stress in their time. Great songs and informed comments from our panel.

Commentators include music writers Greg Kot, and Holly Gleason, music educators Tammy Kernodle and Aaron Cohen, musicians Jon Spurney and John Kruth, and radio host Gregg McVicar.  Archival interviews as well from band members Sly Stone, Cynthia Robinson, Freddie Stone and Greg Errico.

PLAYLIST COMING


SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE: Taking Us Higher (An Appreciation) [Optional Hour 2]

From Paul Ingles | 59:00

An optional second hour with more of our celebration of some of the most irresistible music of the late 1960's and early '70's from Sly and the Family Stone. A band that was multi-racial, multi-genre, and positivity-bent in a world under stress in their time. Great songs and informed comments from our panel.

Sly_and_the_family_stone__1968_publicity_photo_2_small An optional second hour with more of our celebration of some of the most irresistible music of the late 1960's and early '70's from Sly and the Family Stone.  A band that was multi-racial, multi-genre, and positivity-bent in a world under stress in their time. Great songs and informed comments from our panel.

Commentators include Holly Gleason, Greg Kot, John Kruth, Jon Spurny, Tamy Kernodle, Aaron Cohen, and Gregg McVicar.

WITNESS THE GENIUS: RAY CHARLES (An Appreciation)

From Paul Ingles | 59:00

A deep dive into the remarkable career of RAY CHARLES, one of the formative forces in 20th century music whose impact is still clearly felt today. Commentary by a host of top writers, scholars, musicians is woven into a playlist of 27 of some of Brother Ray's iconic performances and some lesser known gems.

Ray_charles_small A deep dive into the remarkable career of RAY CHARLES, one of the formative forces in 20th century music whose impact is still clearly felt today. Commentary by a host of top writers, scholars, musicians is woven into a playlist of 27 of some of Brother Ray's iconic performances and some lesser known gems.

Our commentators include music professors Alisha Lola Jones, and Tammy Kernodle; music writers Holly Gleason, Greg Kot, Aaron Cohen, and Richie Unterberger; LA musician Jon Spurney.  Broadcaster Bob Costas granted us permission to excerpt his fine interview with Ray Charles from the 1994.

PLAYLIST:  all songs by Ray Charles Unless Noted

America the Beautiful  (3:08)

Rockhouse (Part 1 and Part 2)   (:50)

You Don't Know Me (From "Genius Loves Company")   (1:03)

You Be My Baby 
[Single Version]  (:50)

A Fool For You [Single Version]  (:50)

Rock and Roll Shoes (From "Friendship")  (:35)

Don't Set Me Free (:44)

Dawn Ray  (:38)

I Want To Know [Single Version] (:34)

Hey Good Lookin'  (:45)

I've Got News For You (1:05)

Mr. Charles Blues (1:05)

Hard Times (No One Knows Better)  (3:21)

Confession Blues (1:12)

Mess Around (2:52)

Nighttime is the Right Time (1:00)

It Must Be Jesus  (1:05) by The Southern Tones on "Southern Gospel"  Goldenlane Records

I Got A Woman (3:00)

What I'd Say (Parts 1 + 2)  (5:29)

Movin' On (1:00)

Georgia on My Mind  (3:33)

I Can't Stop Loving You (1:51)

Hit the Road Jack  (1:44)

Blues for Big Scotia (Live in Paris)  (:37)

Shake a Tail Feather (from "Blues Brothers Soundtrack) (:51)

From The Heart  (:49)

Here We Go Again (1:55)


WITNESS THE GENIUS: RAY CHARLES (An Appreciation) [Optional Part 2]

From Paul Ingles | 59:00

An optional second hour of a deep dive into the remarkable career of RAY CHARLES, one of the formative forces in 20th century music whose impact is still clearly felt today. Commentary by a host of top writers, scholars, musicians is woven into a playlist of some of Brother Ray's iconic performances and some lesser known gems.

Ray-charles_2x_small An optional second hour of a deep dive into the remarkable career of RAY CHARLES, one of the formative forces in 20th century music whose impact is still clearly felt today. Commentary by a host of top writers, scholars, musicians is woven into a playlist of 14 more of Brother Ray's iconic performances and some lesser known gems.

Our commentators include music professors Alisha Lola Jones, and Tammy Kernodle; music writers Holly Gleason, Greg Kot, Aaron Cohen, and Richie Unterberger; LA musician Jon Spurney.  Broadcaster Bob Costas granted us permission to excerpt his fine interview with Ray Charles from the 1994.

PLAYLIST - ALL BY RAY CHARLES (unless otherwise noticed)

Let The Good Times Roll (Live 1980)  (2:44)

Angelina  (Live in Paris)  (:45)

I'm Going to Move to the Outskirts of Town (2:56)

Unchain My Heart (live) - Joe Cocker  (:18)

Strong Love - Spencer Davis Group (:40)

I Got A Woman - Them (w/ Van Morrison) (:30)

Talkin' About You  (2:45)

Moanin'  (3:14)

The Danger Zone (2:19)

Hallelujah, I Love Her So (2:22)

Makin' Whoopee (Live)  (1:00)

It Should've Been Me (2:04)

Born To Lose (2:09)

I Don't Need No Doctor (2:25)

Save the Bones for Henry Jones (3:46) (w/ Lou Rawls & Milt Jackson)

Seven Spanish Angels  (3:51) (w/ Willie Nelson) from "Friendship" album

A Song for You (live in Paris)  (5:37)


TINA TURNER: Simply the Best (A Tribute)

From Paul Ingles | 59:00

In this special from producer Paul Ingles, listeners will hear a mix of tracks from over 50 years of recording and performing by Tina Turner - first in the Ike and Tina Turner Revue, then as a solo artist starting in the middle 1970's. Music writers and educators Holly Gleason, Anthony DeCurtis and Aaron Cohen pitch in commentary and suggestions of their favorite Tina songs. 15 of her performances are included. (An optional second hour has been added to PRX - https://exchange.prx.org/pieces/475183 )

Tinaturner_small In this special from producer Paul Ingles, listeners will hear a mix of tracks from over 50 years of recording and performing by Tina Turner - first in the Ike and Tina Turner Revue, then as a solo artist starting in the middle 1970's.  Music writers and educators Holly Gleason, Anthony DeCurtis and Aaron Cohen pitch in commentary and suggestions of their favorite Tina songs. 15 of her performances are included.  

PLAYLIST 

What You Get is What You See - Tina Turner (Live in Barcelona)

Sweet Soul Music - Ike & Tina Turner (Live) (excerpt)

It's Gonna Work Out Fine - Ike & Tina Turner

Proud Mary - Ike & Tina Turner

I've Been Loving You Too Long - Ike & Tina Turner (Live on The Rolling Stones' GET YOUR YAH-YAHS OUT - Deluxe Edition)

State of Shock / Only Rock 'n' Roll -  Mick Jagger & Tina Turner (Live Aid)

The Best - Tina Turner

Ooh Poo Pah Doo - Ike & Tina Turner (Live)

Bold Soul Sister - Ike & Tina Turner

Workin' Together - Ike & Tina Turner

Shake A Tail Feather - Ike & Tina Turner

What's Love Got To Do With It - Tina Turner

Nutbush City Limite - Ike & Tina Turner

Better Be Good To Me - Tina Turner

Let's Stay Together - Tina Turner (excerpt)

TINA TURNER: Simply the Best (A Tribute) [Optional Hour 2]

From Paul Ingles | 59:00

In this second optional hour of a music special from producer Paul Ingles, listeners will hear more tracks from over 50 years of recording and performing by Tina Turner - first in the Ike and Tina Turner Revue, then as a solo artist starting in the middle 1970's. Music writers and educators Greg Kot, Birgitta Johnson, Gwen Thompkins, Holly Gleason, and Anthony DeCurtis pitch in commentary and suggestions for their favorite Tina songs. 18 of her performances are included.

Tinaturner_tinalive_small In this second optional hour of a music special from producer Paul Ingles, listeners will hear more tracks from over 50 years of recording and performing by Tina Turner - first in the Ike and Tina Turner Revue, then as a solo artist starting in the middle 1970's.  Music writers and educators Greg Kot, Birgitta Johnson, Gwen Thompkins, Holly Gleason, and Anthony DeCurtis pitch in commentary and suggestions of their favorite Tina songs. 15 of her performances are included.  

PLAYLIST (coming soon)

Honky Tonk Women - Ike and Tina Turner

Too Hot To Hold - Ike and Tina Turner (excerpt)

Ain't Nobody's Business - Ike and Tina Turner (excerpt)

Typical Male - Tina Turner (excerpt)

Be Tender with Me Baby - Tina Turner (excerpt)

A Fool In Love - Ike and Tina Turner 

Poor Fool - Ike and Tina Turner  (excerpt)

I Idolize You - Ike and Tina Turner  (excerpt)

I Smell Trouble - Ike and Tina Turner (excerpt)

Land of A Thousand Dances - Ike and Tina Turner (excerpt) from Rolling Stones GET YOUR YA YA's OUT (Expanded Edition)

Love Like Yours (Doesn't Come Knockin' Every Day) - Ike and Tina Turner (excerpt)

Getting Nasty - Ike and Tina Turner (instrumental) (excerpt)

River Deep, Mountain High - Ike and Tina Turner

Ball of Confusion - Tina Turner

Private Dancer - Tina Turner (excerpt)

I Can't Stand the Rain - Tina Turner

What's Love Got To Do With It - Tina Turner (Live in Europe)Barcelona 1990)

We Don't Need Another Hero - Tina Turner

Simply The Best (Demo) - Tina Turner

(more to come)

THE EMERGENCE OF MARVIN GAYE - E1 of 2 - [1961 - 1971]

From Paul Ingles | 59:00

Music specials host Paul Ingles and a panel of music scholars recall and celebrate the career of Motown music legend Marvin Gaye. This first of 2 episodes tracks Gaye's career from his first recordings in 1961 to his revered landmark album WHAT'S GOING ON? in 1971. That album was listed as #1 on Rolling Stone Magazine's Top 500 Albums list of All-Time, in 2020. All or part of 27 Marvin Gaye songs are sampled.

Marvingaye1_small Music specials host Paul Ingles and a panel of music scholars recall and celebrate the career of Motown music legend Marvin Gaye.  This first of 2 episodes tracks Gaye's career from his first recordings in 1961 to his revered landmark album WHAT'S GOING ON? in 1971.  That album was listed as #1 on Rolling Stone Magazine's Top 500 Albums list of All-Time, in 2020.  All or part of 27 Marvin Gaye songs are sampled.   Guest commentators are Anthony DeCurtis of Rolling Stone Magazine, Birgitta Johnson - ethnomusicologist Birgitta Johnson at the University of South Carolina, music scholar Hannah Grantham, and music writer and humanities scholar with City Colleges of Chicago, Aaron Cohen.  Excerpts from an arhchival interview with Marvin Gaye are also heard.
 

PLAYLIST 

LET'S GET IT ON (DEMO) - MARVIN GAYE (EXCERPT AND BACKGROUND BED)

TOO BUSY THINKING ABOUT MY BABY - MARVIN GAYE (EXCERPT :26)

IF I COULD BUILD MY WHOLE WORLD AROUND YOU - MARVIN GAYE / TAMMI TERRELL (EXCERPT :36)

STUBBORN KIND OF FELLA - MARVIN GAYE (LIVE) (EXCERPT :22)

WHAT'S GOING ON - MARVIN GAYE (EXCERPT :13)

INNER CITY BLUES - MARVIN GAYE (EXCERPT :12)

EVERYBODY NEEDS LOVE - MARVIN GAYE (EXCERPT :11)

ANGER - MARVIN GAYE (EXCERPT :31)

WHOLY HOLY - MARVIN GAYE (EXCERPT :22)

SAD TOMORROWS - MARVIN GAYE (EXCERPT :11)

RUNNING FROM LOVE - MARVIN GAYE (BACKGROUND BED - 3:00)

SINCERELY - THE MOONGLOWS (EXCERPT 2:00)

BEECHWOOD 4-5789 - THE MARVELETTES (EXCERPT :36)

LET YOUR CONSCIENCE BE YOUR GUIDE - MARVIN GAYE (EXCERPT 1:15)

STUBBORN KIND OF FELLA - MARVIN GAYE (EXCERPT 1:15)

HITCH-HIKE - MARVIN GAYE (EXCERPT 1:11)

I'LL BE DOGGONE - MARVIN GAYE (EXCERPT 2:00)

CAN I GET A WITNESS - MARVIN GAYE (2:30)

HOW SWEET IT IS TO BE LOVED BY YOU - MARVIN GAYE (EXCERPT 1:04)

IT TAKES TWO - MARVIN GAYE / MARY WELLS (2:30)

AIN'T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH - MARVIN GAYE / TAMMI TERRELL (2:30)

YOU'RE ALL I NEED TO GET BY - MARVIN GAYE / TAMMI TERRELL (BREAK MUSIC :59)

DANCING IN THE STREET - MARTHA & THE VANDELLAS  (EXCERPT 1:26)

I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE - MARVIN GAYE (2:30)

THAT'S THE WAY LOVE IS - MARVIN GAYE (EXCERPT 1:05)

WHAT'S GOING ON - MARVIN GAYE (EXCERPT 2:00)

WHAT'S HAPPENING BROTHER? - MARVIN GAYE (EXCERPT 2:00)

FLYING HIGH (IN THE FRIENDLY SKY) - MARVIN GAYE (EXCERPT 2:00)

SAVE THE CHILDREN - MARVIN GAYE (EXCERPT :56)

MERCY, MERCY ME - MARVIN GAYE (EXCERPT 1:30)

INNER CITY BLUES - MARVIN GAYE (5:33)

RUNNING FROM LOVE (INSTRUMENTAL) - MARVIN GAYE (BACKGROUND MUSIC 3:10)


THE EMERGENCE OF MARVIN GAYE - E 2 of 2 - [1972 - 1984]

From Paul Ingles | 59:00

Music specials host Paul Ingles and a panel of music scholars recall and celebrate the career of Motown music legend Marvin Gaye. This second of 2 episodes tracks Gaye's career from his 1972 to his death in 1984, shot by his father during an argument at home. All or part of 21 Marvin Gaye songs are sampled.

Marvingaye2_small Music specials host Paul Ingles and a panel of music scholars recall and celebrate the career of Motown music legend Marvin Gaye. This second of 2 episodes tracks Gaye's career from his 1972 to his death in 1984, shot by his father during an argument at home. All or part of 21 Marvin Gaye songs are sampled.   Guest commentators are Anthony DeCurtis of Rolling Stone Magazine, Birgitta Johnson - ethnomusicologist Birgitta Johnson at the University of South Carolina, music scholar Hannah Grantham, and music writer and humanities scholar with City Colleges of Chicago, Aaron Cohen.  Excerpts from an arhchival interview with Marvin Gaye are also heard.

PLAYLIST 
Marvin Gaye - Trouble Man (Main Theme)
Trouble Man Soundtrack


Marvin Gaye - Pride And Joy
The Complete Collection Universal Music 2008 USMO19582675

Marvin Gaye - Try It Baby
How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You UMG - Motown 2016 USMO16450002

Marvin Gaye - Baby, Don't You Do It
The Complete Collection

Marvin Gaye - Ain't That Peculiar
Moods Of Marvin Gaye Universal Music 2004 USMO19985051

Marvin Gaye - What's Happening Brother
What's Going On 

Marvin Gaye - You're The Man
Let's Get It On - Deluxe Edition

Marvin Gaye - Trouble Man
15 Greatest Hits

Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On Ed Townsend, Marvin Gaye
Let's Get It On 

Marvin Gaye - Come Get To This
The 50 Greatest Songs Universal Music 2007 USMO17300041

Marvin Gaye - Distant Lover by Marvin Gaye, Sandra Elaine Greene, Gwen Gordy Fuqua
The 50 Greatest Songs Universal Music 2007 USMO10400663

Marvin Gaye - I Want You - Jam
I Want You - Deluxe Edition

Marvin Gaye - I Want You - Acapella
I Want You  - Deluxe Edition

Marvin Gaye - Got To Give It Up 
Funky Grooves Universal Music 2011 USUM71020583

Marvin Gaye - Here, My Dear
Here, My Dear UNI/MOTOWN 1978 USMO17800012

Marvin Gaye - You Can Leave, But It's Going To Cost You
Here, My Dear UNI/MOTOWN 1978 USMO17800012

Marvin Gaye - Anger
Here, My Dear UNI/MOTOWN 1978 USMO17800012

Marvin Gaye  - When Did You Stop Loving Me, When Did I Stop Loving You?
Here, My Dear UNI/MOTOWN 1978 USMO17800012

Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing Marvin Gaye, Odell Brown Jr., David Ritz
The Best Of Marvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye - Running From Love
Let's Get It On - Deluxe Edition

Marvin Gaye - The Star Spangled Banner
The Master 1961-1984 Universal/Island Def Jam 1995 USSM18400808

Marvin Gaye - Running From Love
Let's Get It On 

Marvin Gaye - Wholy Holy
What's Going On 

CRUISIN' WITH SMOKEY ROBINSON: An Appreciation

From Paul Ingles | 59:00

CRUISIN’ WITH SMOKEY ROBINSON: AN APPRECIATION is hosted by music specials producer Paul Ingles who is joined by three top music writers and educators to lay out an exhibition of just some of the Motown great Smokey Robinson’s top tracks, as a performer and as a writer. Over 20 of Smokey's songs are heard in whole or in part. He was also a key executive and artist mentor in the remarkable Motown Records success story. Also heard, some excerpts from an excellent interview with Smokey from 2014.

One_heartbeat__smokey_robinson__small CRUISIN’ WITH SMOKEY ROBINSON: AN APPRECIATION is hosted by music specials producer Paul Ingles who is joined by three top music writers and educators to lay out an exhibition of just some of the Motown great Smokey Robinson’s top tracks, as a performer and as a writer.  Over 20 of Smokey's songs are heard in whole or in part.  He was also a key executive and artist mentor in the remarkable Motown Records success story.  Also some excerpts from an excellent interview with Smokey from 2014 from the ART OF THE SONG radio show.

Commentators include Rolling Stone Magazine's Anthony DeCurtis, Brigitta Johnson - Associate professor of ethnomusicology at the University of South Carolina, and Chicago-based teacher and music book author Aaron Cohen.

PLAYLIST:

Cruisin' (excerpt - background music) Smokey Robinson My World: The Definitive Collection

Shop Around (short excerpt) Smokey Robinson & The Miracles Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971 [Disc 1]

Mickey's Monkey (short excerpt)Smokey Robinson & The Miracles Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971 [Disc 1]

My Guy (short excerpt) Mary Wells Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971 [Disc 1]

My Girl (short excerpt) The Temptations Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971 [Disc 2]

The Hunter Gets Captured By The Game (short excerpt) The Marvelettes Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971 [Disc 3]

Ohh Baby Baby (short excerpt) Smokey Robinson & The Miracles Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971 [Disc 2]

Going to a Go-Go (short excerpt) Smokey Robinson & The Miracles My World: The Definitive Collection

Cruisin' (short excerpt) Smokey Robinson My World: The Definitive Collection

Quiet Storm (short excerpt) Smokey Robinson My World: The Definitive Collection

I Second That Emotion (Live) (short excerpt) Smokey Robinson Smokin' (Live)

I Like It Like That 2:42 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles Lost and Found: Along Came Love (1958-1964)

That's Why (I Love You So) (short excerpt) Jackie Wilson 20 Greatest Hits (Remastered)

Shop Around 5:22 The Miracles Lost and Found: Along Came Love (1958-1964)

You've Really Got A Hold On Me 2:59 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971 [Disc 1]

You Really Got A Hold On Me (short excerpt) The Beatles With The Beatles

The Way You Do The Things You Do 2:42 The Temptations Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971 [Disc 1]

The Tracks Of My Tears 3:03 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971 [Disc 2]

The Hunter Gets Captured By the Game (short excerpt) Smokey Robinson & The Miracles One Dozen Roses

The Way You Do the Things You Do (short excerpt, then as background music )Earl Van Dyke & The Soul Brothers 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of the Funk Brothers

Get Ready (short excerpt) Rare Earth Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971 [Disc 4]

The Tears Of A Clown 3:07 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971 [Disc 4]

When Sundown Comes 2:35 (excerpt) Smokey Robinson & The Miracles One Dozen Roses

Just My Soul Responding 1:06 (excerpt) Smokey Robinson Smokey

Sweet Harmony 2:00 (excerpt) Smokey Robinson Smokey

Baby That's Backatcha (short excerpt) Smokey Robinson My World: The Definitive Collection

Cruisin' 2:15 (excerpt) Smokey Robinson My World: The Definitive Collection

Being with You 1:13 (excerpt) Smokey Robinson My World: The Definitive Collection

Time Flies 1:26 (excerpt) Smokey Robinson Time Flies When You're Having Fun

Ooo Baby Baby (Live) (short excerpt) Smokey Robinson  Smokin' (Live)

CRUISIN' WITH SMOKEY ROBINSON: An Appreciation (Optional Hour #2)

From Paul Ingles | 59:00

Hour 2 of CRUISIN’ WITH SMOKEY ROBINSON: AN APPRECIATION is hosted by music specials producer Paul Ingles and features a more music intensive collection of songs performed by or written by Smokey Robinson, the Motown music star. The program adds to the first hour of the special by diving a little bit deeper into the song list of The Miracles and Smokey's solo career, along with sampling more songs that Smokey wrote or co-wrote for other Motown artists to have hits with. Again, some top music writers and educators offer comment and context to the story. Another 17 of Smokey's songs are heard in whole or in part.

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Hour 2 of CRUISIN’ WITH SMOKEY ROBINSON: AN APPRECIATION is hosted by music specials producer Paul Ingles and features a more music intensive collection of songs performed by or written by Smokey Robinson, the Motown music star.   The program adds to the first hour of the special by diving a little bit deeper into the song list of The Miracles and Smokey's solo career, along with sampling more songs that Smokey wrote or co-wrote for other Motown artists to have hits with.   Again, some top music writers and educators offer comment and context to the story.  Another 17 of Smokey's songs are heard in whole or in part. 

PLAYLIST: 

My World 3:17 Smokey Robinson from My World: The Definitive Collection

More Love 2:50 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles from Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971 [Disc 3]

Yester Love (Stereo Version) 2:19 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles from My World: The Definitive Collection

Baby, Baby Don't Cry 3:59 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles from Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971 [Disc 3]

I Don't Blame You At All 3:13 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles from One Dozen Roses

Since I Lost My Baby 2:50 The Temptations from Gold

Don't Mess With Bill 2:51 The Marvelettes from Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971 [Disc 2]

One More Heartache 2:42 Marvin Gaye from Moods of Marvin Gaye

Still Water 3:16 The Four Tops from Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971 [Disc 4]
Who's Lovin' You 4:02 Jackson 5 from The Ultimate Collection

I Want You Back 4:43 Smokey Robinson from Time Flies When You're Having Fun

First I Look At The Purse 4:09 J. Geils Band from "Live" Full House

Going to a Go-Go (Live) 3:23 The Rolling Stones from Still Life (American Concert 1981) [2009 Remaster]

Just to See Her 3:59 Smokey Robinson from My World: The Definitive Collection

Whatcha Gonna Do 5:18 Smokey Robinson from Time Flies When You're Having Fun

Ain't That Peculiar 3:47 Smokey Robinson & James Taylor from Smokey & Friends

Barrett Strong: Motown's Money Man (A Tribute)

From Paul Ingles | 59:00

In this special hour - BARRETT STRONG: MOTOWN'S "MONEY" MAN - you’ll hear some of the songs the late Motown songwriter and performer Barrett Strong had a hand in. They were some of the biggest hits of the 1960’s and 1970’s. Songs like "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone", "Just My Imagination", "Cloud Nine", "I Heard It Through The Grapevine", "I Can't Get Next to You", (all songs Strong co-wrote with the late Norman Whitfield) and the iconic song Strong sang himself that became the label's very first national hit "Money (That's What I Want)". Music Host Paul Ingles plays some of the best versions of those top-rated tunes as well as several of Strong’s own turns as a vocalist in the early years of Motown. It's a magnificently high-quality hour of music that listeners just will NOT be able to turn off. An excellent offering for Black History Month or for June's African-American Music Appreciation Month. BARRETT STRONG DIED, JANUARY 29, 2023 AT THE AGE OF 81.

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BARRETT STRONG DIED, JANUARY 29, 2023 AT THE AGE OF 81.

In this special hour - Barret Strong, Motown’s "Money" Man - you’ll hear some of the songs Motown songwriter and performer Barrett Strong had a hand in.   They were some of the biggest hits of the 1960’s and 1970’s.  Songs like "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone", "Just My Imagination", "Cloud Nine", "I Heard It Through The Grapevine", "I Can't Get Next to You", and the song he sang that became the label's very first national hit "Money (That's What I Want)".   Music Host Paul Ingles plays some of the best versions of those top-rated tunes as well as several of Strong’s own turns as a vocalist in the early years of Motown.  It's a magnificently high-quality hour of music that listeners just will NOT be able to turn off.  An excellent offering for Black History Month or for June's African-American Music Appreciation Month.

PLAYLIST: 

Money (That's What I Want) 2:38 Barrett Strong Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971 [Disc 1] 

War 3:29 Edwin Starr Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971 [Disc 4]

Papa Was a Rollin' Stone (Single Version) 6:58 The Temptations The Millennium Collection: Best of Motown 1970s, Vol. 1 

Oh I Apologize (Single Version) 2:23 Barrett Strong The Complete Motown Singles, Vol. 1: 1959-1961 

Smiling Faces Sometimes 3:17 The Undisputed Truth Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971 [Disc 4] 

Cloud Nine 4:42 Me'Shell Ndegéocello Standing In The Shadows Of Motown

Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me) 4:38 The Rolling Stones Some Girls 

Yes, No, Maybe So (Single Version) 2:17 Barrett Strong The Complete Motown Singles, Vol. 1: 1959-1961 

I'm Gonna Cry (If You Quit Me) [Single Version] 2:54 Barrett Strong The Complete Motown Singles, Vol. 1: 1959-1961  (EXCERPT BREAK MUSIC)

I Heard It Through The Grapevine 5:37 Barrett Strong In Their Own Words 

Too Busy Thinking About My Baby 2:59 Marvin Gaye Every Great Motown Hit Of Marvin Gaye 

Take Me in Your Arms and Love Me 2:55 Gladys Knight & The Pips The Ultimate Collection: Gladys Knight & The Pips 

You Knows What to Do (Single Version) 2:47 Barrett Strong The Complete Motown Singles, Vol. 1: 1959-1961 

I Can't Get Next To You 3:53 Al Green Al Green - Greatest Hits 

Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today) 4:05 The Temptations Hitsville USA: The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971 [Disc 4] 

Whirlwind (Single Version) 2:10 Barrett Strong The Complete Motown Singles, Vol. 1: 1959-1961 

I'm Gonna Cry (If You Quit Me) [Single Version] 2:54 Barrett Strong The Complete Motown Singles, Vol. 1: 1959-1961 R&B/Soul 0 2 (EXCERPT END MUSIC)

Four Pillars of Rock 'n' Roll

From Paul Ingles | 59:00

Over a period of 8 months in 1955, from April to September, 4 African-American performers tossed records onto the American pop and R&B charts that would establish them as rock and roll pioneer icons for all times. They were all among the earliest inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Each a revered and imitated talent that shaped music for decades and still today. Music documentarian Paul Ingles hosts highlights from his 4 public radio specials on Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Little Richard, Fats Domino in this special appreciation program, that also features commentary from some top music writers.

Bhmpioneers_small Over a period of 8 months in 1955, from April to September, 4 African-American performers tossed records onto the American pop and R&B charts that would establish them as rock and roll pioneer icons for all times.  They were all among the earliest inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  Each a revered and imitated talent that shaped music for decades and still today.  Music documentarian Paul Ingles hosts highlights from his 4 public radio specials on Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Little Richard, Fats Domino in this special appreciation program, that also features commentary from some top music writers.

Playlist (COMING)

FATS DOMINO
CHUCK BERRY
LITTLE RICHARD
BO DIDDLEY

Four Pillars of Soul

From Paul Ingles | 59:00

In the late 1960's and early 1970's, 4 African-American performers tossed records onto the American pop and R&B charts that would establish them as pioneering soul music icons for all times. They are also all in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Each is a revered and imitated talent that shaped music for decades and still today. Music documentarian Paul Ingles hosts highlights from his 4 public radio specials on Mavis Staples, James Brown, Otis Redding, and Aretha Franklin in this special appreciation program, that also features commentary from some top musicians, music writers and educators.

Bhmsoulpioneers1_small In the late 1960's and early 1970's, 4 African-American performers tossed records onto the American pop and R&B charts that would establish them as  pioneering soul music icons for all times. They are also all in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  Each is a revered and imitated talent that shaped music for decades and still today. Music documentarian Paul Ingles hosts highlights from his 4 public radio specials on Mavis Staples, James Brown, Otis Redding, and Aretha Franklin in this special appreciation program, that also features commentary from some top musicians, music writers and educators.

PLAYLIST: (Coming soon)

Mavis Staples' Soul: A Celebration (Hour 1 of 2)

From Paul Ingles | 59:00

A music and talk celebration of the indomitable spirit and talent that Mavis Staples has shown over a career that tacks from the late 1940’s, into the 2020’s. A panel of top notch music writers and scholars reflect on her rich music history, as Paul Ingles hosts a mix of some of her most important and stirring performances. Hour 1 of 2 focuses on her family's early gospel group successes in the 1950's and the beginning of their emergence as civil rights messengers and pop chart leaders in the 1960's and early 1970's.

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A music and talk celebration of the indomitable spirit and talent that Mavis Staples has shown over a career that tacks from the late 1940’s, into the 2020’s.  A panel of top notch music writers and scholars reflect on her rich music history, as Paul Ingles hosts a mix of some of her most important and stirring performances.   Hour 1 of 2 focuses on her family's early gospel group successes in the 1950's and the beginning of their emergence as civil rights messengers and pop chart leaders in the 1960's and early 1970's.
Commentators include:   NPR's Ann Powers, Rolling Stone Magazine's Anthony DeCurtis, Staples Biographer Greg Kot, Music Critic Holly Gleason, and music teachers and scholars Aaron Cohen, Birgitta Johnson, and Alisha Lola Jones.


PLAYLIST:

I'll Take You There - Mavis Staples (LIVE)
Come Go With Me - Staples Singers (Short Excerpt)
Be What You Are - Staples Singers (Short Excerpt)
Sha-Na-Boom-Boom - Staples Singers (Short Excerpt)
We'll Get Over - Staples Singers (Short Excerpt)
Respect Yourself - Staples Singers (Short Excerpt)
Do It Again - Staples Singers (Short Excerpt)
Melody Cool - Mavis Staples (Short Excerpt)
Turn Me Arouns - Mavis Staples  (Short Excerpt)
We Get By - Mavis Staples (Short Excerpt)
Build A Bridge - Mavis Staples (Short Excerpt)
Take Us Back - Mavis Staples (Live) (Short Excerpt)
You Are Not Alone - Mavis Staples (Live) 
Will The Circle Be Unbroken - Mavis Staples (Live) (Short Excerpt)
Will The Circle Be Unbroken - Staples Singers
Uncloudy Day - Staples Singers
On My Way To Heaven - Staples Singers
Jacobs Ladder - Staples Singers (short excerpt)
Freedom's Highway - Staples Singers (Live) (Excerpt)
Why Am I (Treated So Bad?) - Staples Singers
Wade In The Water - Staples Singers (:30 Excerpt - Break Music)
A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall - Staples Singers (Short Excerpt)
Blowin' In The Wind - Staples Singers (Excerpt)
Masters of War - Staples Singers (Excerpt)
For What It's Worth - Staples Singers (Excerpt)
We've Got To Get Ourselves Together - Staples Singers (Short Excerpt)
Precious Lord Take My Hand - Mavis Staples / Mahalia Jackson (Short Excerpt From Film "Summer of Soul")
When Will We Be Paid? - Staples Singers 
We'll Get Over - Staples Singers
Respect Yourself - Staples Singers
I'll Take You There - Staples Singers
If You're Ready (Come Go With Me) - Staples Singers (Excerpt)

Mavis Staples' Soul: A Celebration (Hour 2 of 2)

From Paul Ingles | 58:59

Hour 2 of a music and talk celebration of the indomitable spirit and talent that Mavis Staples has shown over a career that tacks from the late 1940’s, into the 2020’s. A panel of top notch music writers and scholars reflect on her rich music history, as Paul Ingles hosts a mix of some of her most important and stirring performances. Hour 2 of 2 focuses on her family's commercial success of the early 1970's, and how they tried to keep up with trends before eventually discontinuing their recordings as the Staples Singers in the middle 1980's. Then Mavis launched a solo career that bubbled below the radar for many years before taking off in the 21st century.

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Hour 2 of a music and talk celebration of the indomitable spirit and talent that Mavis Staples has shown over a career that tacks from the late 1940’s, into the 2020’s. A panel of top notch music writers and scholars reflect on her rich music history, as Paul Ingles hosts a mix of some of her most important and stirring performances. Hour 2 of 2 focuses on her family's commercial success of the early 1970's, and how they tried to keep up with trends before eventually discontinuing their recordings as the Staples Singers in the middle 1980's.  Then Mavis launched a solo career that bubbled below the radar for many years before taking off in the 21st century.

Commentators include:   NPR's Ann Powers, Rolling Stone Magazine's Anthony DeCurtis, Staples Biographer Greg Kot, Music Critic Holly Gleason, and music teachers and scholars Aaron Cohen, Birgitta Johnson, and Alisha Lola Jones.

PLAYLIST: 
Oh La De Da - Staples Singers (Excerpt)
My Main Man - Staples Singers (Short Excerpt Bed Music)
Heavy Makes You Happy - Staples Singers (Live at Wattstax) (Excerpt)
I Like The Things About Me - Staples Singers (Live at Wattstax) (Excerpt)
Are You Sure? - Staples Singers - (Live at Wattstax) (Excerpt)
Respect Yourself - Staples Singers (Live at Wattstax) (Short Excerpt)
Let's Do It Again - Staples Singers (Excerpt)
A Piece of the Action - Staples Singers - Soundtrack (Short Excerpt)
The Weight - The Band With The Staples Singers from "The Last Waltz" (Excerpt)
Happy Birthday - Mavis Staples (Live) (Excerpt)
Slippery People - Staples Singers (Excerpt)
Touch A Hand - Mavis Staples (Live) (Excerpt)
Blood Is Thicker Than Time - Mavis Staples 
Time Waits for No One - Mavis Staples (Excerpt)
Melody Cool - Mavis Staples (Excerpt)
You Will Be Moved -Mavis Staples (Excerpt)
Peace To The Neighborhood - Pops Staples (Short Excerpt)
Father Father - Pops Staples (Excerpt)
Have a Little Faith - Mavis Staples (Excerpt)
We Shall Not Be Moved - Mavis Staples (Excerpt)
Don't Knock - Mavis Staples (Excerpt)
One True Vine - Mavis Staples (Excerpt)
Action - Mavis Staples (Excerpt)
If All I Was Was Black - Mavis Staples (Excerpt)
Anytime - Mavis Staples (Excerpt)
MLK Song - Mavis Staples (Excerpt)

Mavis Staples' Soul: A Celebration (Single Hour Version)

From Paul Ingles | 59:00

A music and talk celebration of the indomitable spirit and talent that Mavis Staples has shown over a career that tacks from the late 1940’s, into the 2020’s. A panel of top notch music writers and scholars reflect on her rich music history, as Paul Ingles hosts a mix of some of her most important and stirring performances. [This program is a one-hour digest of the recommended 2-hour special.]

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A music and talk celebration of the indomitable spirit and talent that Mavis Staples has shown over a career that tacks from the late 1940’s, into the 2020’s.  A panel of top notch music writers and scholars reflect on her rich music history, as Paul Ingles hosts a mix of some of her most important and stirring performances.   The first half focuses on her family's early gospel group successes in the 1950's and the beginning of their emergence as civil rights messengers and pop chart leaders in the 1960's and early 1970's.
Commentators include:   NPR's Ann Powers, Rolling Stone Magazine's Anthony DeCurtis, Staples Biographer Greg Kot, Music Critic Holly Gleason, and music teachers and scholars Aaron Cohen, Birgitta Johnson, and Alisha Lola Jones.
PLAYLIST:

Come Go With Me - Staples Singers (Short Excerpt)
Be What You Are - Staples Singers (Short Excerpt)
Sha-Na-Boom-Boom - Staples Singers (Short Excerpt)
We'll Get Over - Staples Singers (Short Excerpt)
Respect Yourself - Staples Singers (Short Excerpt)
Let's Do It Again - Staples Singers (Short Excerpt)
The Voice - Mavis Staples (Short Excerpt)
Turn Me Around - Mavis Staples  (Short Excerpt)
We Get By - Mavis Staples (Short Excerpt)
Take Us Back - Mavis Staples (Live) (Short Excerpt)
You Are Not Alone - Mavis Staples (Live) 
Will The Circle Be Unbroken - Mavis Staples (Live) (Short Excerpt)
Will The Circle Be Unbroken - Staples Singers
Uncloudy Day - Staples Singers
Jacobs Ladder - Staples Singers (short excerpt)
Freedom Highway - Staples Singers (Live) (Excerpt)
Why Am I (Treated So Bad?) - Staples Singers
A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall - Staples Singers (Short Excerpt)
Blowin' In The Wind - Staples Singers (Excerpt)
For What It's Worth - Staples Singers (Excerpt)
When Will We Be Paid? - Staples Singers (Excerpt)
We'll Get Over - Staples Singers (Excerpt)
Respect Yourself - Staples Singers (Excerpt)
I'll Take You There - Staples Singers (Excerpt)
If You're Ready While (Come Go With Me) - Staples Singers (Excerpt)
Let's Do It Again - Staples Singers (Excerpt)
The Weight - The Band With The Staples Singers from "The Last Waltz" (Excerpt)
Slippery People - Staples Singers (Excerpt)
Time Waits for No One - Mavis Staples (Excerpt)
Melody Cool - Mavis Staples (Excerpt)
You Will Be Moved -Mavis Staples (Excerpt)
Have a Little Faith - Mavis Staples (Excerpt)
We Shall Not Be Moved - Mavis Staples (Excerpt)
Don't Knock - Mavis Staples (Excerpt)
One True Vine - Mavis Staples (Excerpt)
Action - Mavis Staples (Excerpt)
If All I Was Was Black - Mavis Staples (Excerpt)
Anytime - Mavis Staples (Excerpt)
MLK Song - Mavis Staples (Excerpt)


THE EMERGENCE OF STEVIE WONDER (3 HOUR VERSION)

From Paul Ingles | 02:56:59

The early emergence and on-going stellar career of musician STEVIE WONDER is explored and discussed in this three hour special (offered this month of June - African-American Music Appreciation Month ~ est. 1979). Music will be sampled from throughout the multiple Grammy-award winning journey of Stevie Wonder with commentary by music educators Birgitta Johnson and Alisha Lola Jones, NPR Music Critic Ann Powers, Rolling Stone Magazine's Anthony DeCurtis, music critic Holly Gleason, and music journalist Mark Kemp. Award-winning music documentarian Paul Ingles produces and hosts.

HOUR 1 includes music from the first 10 years of Stevie's remarkable career, 1962-1971.

HOUR 2 includes Wonder's music from his 1971-1974 albums WHERE I'M COMING FROM, MUSIC OF MY MIND, TALKING BOOK, INNERVISIONS, and FULFILLINESS FIRST FINALE, with more commentary from the panelists.

HOUR 3 finishes Stevie's most remarkable string of albums with SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE and includes highlights from the continuance of his career in the 1980's and onward to the 21st Century.

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The early emergence and on-going stellar career of musician STEVIE WONDER is explored and discussed in three hour special. Music will be sampled from throughout the multiple Grammy-award winning journey of Stevie Wonder with commentary by music educators Birgitta Johnson and Alisha Lola Jones, NPR Music Critic Ann Powers, Rolling Stone Magazine's Anthony DeCurtis, music critic Holly Gleason, and music journalist Mark Kemp.  Award-winning music documentarian Paul Ingles produces and hosts.  
HOUR 1 includes music from the first 10 years of Stevie's remarkable career, 1962-1971.
HOUR  2 includes Wonder's music from his 1971-1974 albums WHERE I'M COMING FROM, MUSIC OF MY MIND, TALKING BOOK, INNERVISIONS, and FULFILLINESS FIRST FINALE, and more commentary from the panelists.
HOUR 3 finishes Stevie's most remarkable string of albums with SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE and includes highlights from the continuance of his career in the 1980's and onward to the 21st Century.

HOUR ONE PLAYLIST:

ALL TITLES SUNG BY STEVIE WONDER UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

You Haven't Done Nothin' - instrumental bed under intro - From "Fulfilliness' First Finale"
I Wish (short excerpt) - From "Songs in the Key of Life"
Fingertips (Pts. 1 + 2) - (short excerpt) - From "The Definitive Collection"
For Once in My Life - (short excerpt) - From "For Once In My Life"
Signed, Sealed, & Delivered - (short excerpt) - From "Signed, Sealed, & Delivered"
Superwoman (Where Were You When I Needed You) - (short excerpt) - From "Music of My Mind"
Superstition - (short excerpt) - From "Talking Book"
Higher Ground - (short excerpt) - From "Innervisions"
Jesus Children of America - (short excerpt) - From "Innervisions"
Visions - (short excerpt) - From "Innervisions"
All In Love is Fair - (short excerpt) - From "Innervisions"
Living For The City - (short excerpt) - From "Innervisions"
Boogie On Reggae Woman - (short excerpt) - From "Fulfilliness' First Finale"
Sir Duke - (short excerpt) - From "Songs in the Key of Life"
Where Is Our Love Song - (excerpt) - From "Single - Where is Our Love Song - 2020)
Ribbon In The Sky - (instrumental Bed under reset) - From "Natural Wonder (Live)"
Hallelujah (I Love Her So) - (short excerpt) - From "Tribute for Uncle Ray"
Don't You Know - (short excerpt) - From "Tribute to Uncle Ray"
Fingertips (Pts. 1 + 2) - (excerpt) - From "The Definitive Collection"
Get Happy - (short excerpt) - From "With A Song In My Heart"
Happy Feet - (short excerpt) - From "Stevie At The Beach"
Uptight - (excerpt) - From "Uptight (Everything's Alright)"
Ain't That Asking For Trouble - (excerpt) - From "Uptight (Everything's Alright)"
Blowin' In The Wind (excerpt) - From "Uptight (Everything's Alright)"
Hey Love - (short excerpt) - From "Down To Earth"  - :30 break music
Place in the Sun - (excerpt) - From "Down To Earth"
I Was Made To Love Her - (excerpt) - From "I Was Made To Love Her"
Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day - (excerpt) - From "For Once in My Life"
For Once in My Life - (excerpt) - From "For Once In My Life"
We Can Work It Out - (excerpt) - From "Signed, Sealed, & Delivered"
I Don't Know Why - (excerpt) - From "For Once in My Life"
Signed, Sealed, & Delivered - From "Live at the Talk of the Town"
Summer of Love Film Clips
Never Had A Dream Come True - (excerpt) - From "Signed, Sealed, & Delivered"

HOUR TWO PLAYLIST:

ALL TITLES SUNG BY STEVIE WONDER

Do Yourself A Favor - (excerpt) - From "Where I'm Coming From"
Never Dreamed You'd Leave In Summer - From "Where I'm Coming From"
If You Really Love Me - From "Where I'm Coming From"
I Love Having You Around - (excerpt) - From "Music of my Mind"
I Love Everything About You - From "Music of my Mind"
Maybe Your Baby - (excerpt) - From "Talking Book"
Superstition - From "Talking Book"
Big Brother - (short excerpt) - From "Talking Book"
I Believe (When I Fall In Love It'll Be Forever) - From "Talking Book"
You Are the Sunshine of My Life - (excerpt) - From "Talking Book"
Too High - (short excerpt) - From "Innervisions"
Golden Lady - (short excerpt) - From "Innervisions"
Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing - (short excerpt) - From "Innervisions"
He's Mistra-Know-It-All - (short excerpt) - From "Innervisions"
Living For The City - From "Innervisions"
Higher Ground - From "Innervisions"
Visions - (short excerpt music bed) - From "Innervisions"
You Haven't Done Nothin' - From "Fullfillingess First Finale"
Too Shy To Say - (short excerpt) - From "Fulfillingess First Finale"

HOUR THREE PLAYLIST: (Coming soon)

ALL TITLES SUNG BY STEVIE WONDER

THE EMERGENCE OF STEVIE WONDER (2 HOUR VERSION)

From Paul Ingles | 01:58:00

The early emergence and on-going stellar career of musician STEVIE WONDER is explored and discussed in this three hour special (offered this month of June - African-American Music Appreciation Month ~ est. 1979). Music will be sampled from throughout the multiple Grammy-award winning journey of Stevie Wonder with commentary by music educators Birgitta Johnson and Alisha Lola Jones, NPR Music Critic Ann Powers, Rolling Stone Magazine's Anthony DeCurtis, music critic Holly Gleason, and music journalist Mark Kemp. Award-winning music documentarian Paul Ingles produces and hosts.

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The early emergence and on-going stellar career of musician STEVIE WONDER is explored and discussed in three hour special. Music will be sampled from throughout the multiple Grammy-award winning journey of Stevie Wonder with commentary by music educators Birgitta Johnson and Alisha Lola Jones, NPR Music Critic Ann Powers, Rolling Stone Magazine's Anthony DeCurtis, music critic Holly Gleason, and music journalist Mark Kemp.  Award-winning music documentarian Paul Ingles produces and hosts. 
 
HOUR ONE PLAYLIST: (COMING SOON)

ALL TITLES SUNG BY STEVIE WONDER UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

HOUR TWO PLAYLIST:  (COMING SOON)

ALL TITLES SUNG BY STEVIE WONDER


THE EMERGENCE OF STEVIE WONDER (SINGLE HOUR VERSION)

From Paul Ingles | 59:00

The early emergence and on-going stellar career of musician STEVIE WONDER is explored and discussed in this special (offered this month of June - African-American Music Appreciation Month ~ est. 1979). Music from Stevie Wonder's first 15 years in the music business is sampled with commentary woven in from music educators Birgitta Johnson and Alisha Lola Jones, NPR Music's Ann Powers, Rolling Stone Magazine's Anthony DeCurtis, music critic Holly Gleason, and music journalist Mark Kemp. Award-winning music documentarian Paul Ingles produces and hosts.

Stevie_wonder_1994_small The early emergence and on-going stellar career of musician STEVIE WONDER is explored and discussed in this special (offered this month of June - African-American Music Appreciation Month ~ est. 1979). Music from Stevie Wonder's first 15 years in the music business is sampled with commentary woven in from music educators Birgitta Johnson and Alisha Lola Jones, NPR Music's Ann Powers, Rolling Stone Magazine's Anthony DeCurtis, music critic Holly Gleason, and music journalist Mark Kemp. Award-winning music documentarian Paul Ingles produces and hosts.

PLAYLIST (Coming Soon):  

Little Richard: Rock 'n' Roll's Wild Child - An Appreciation

From Paul Ingles | 59:00

A celebration of the whirlwind of early music produced by Richard Penniman, LITTLE RICHARD, who passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the age of 87. In the 1950's and early 1960's, Little Richard threw down the definition of rock ‘n’ roll with a dizzying parade of landmark recordings that have forever been the measuring stick for performers to come later who really wanted to rock. Music documentarian Paul Ingles hosts this hour, that includes top music writers commenting on the power of Little Richard's impact on a style of music that will never die.

Rs-248536-rs-little-richard_small A celebration of the whirlwind of  early music produced by Richard Penniman, LITTLE RICHARD, who passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the age of 87.  In the 1950's and early 1960's, Little Richard threw down the definition of rock ‘n’ roll with a dizzying parade of landmark recordings that have forever been the measuring stick for performers to come later who really wanted to rock.   Music documentarian Paul Ingles hosts this hour, that includes top music writers commenting on the power of Little Richard's impact on a style of music that will never die.  Featured commentators are Anthony DeCurtis (Rolling Stone), Ann Powers (NPR Music), Ashley Kahn (NY Music Writer), and David Kirby (Little Richard Biographer).

Some RESPECT for Aretha

From Paul Ingles | 59:00

Aretha Franklin's over 6 decade career is recalled by music documentarian Paul Ingles and a panel of music writers and commentators.

Aretha-franklin_small Aretha Franklin's over 6 decade career is recalled by music documentarian Paul Ingles and a panel of music writers and commentators in the wake of Aretha's August 2018 passing at the age of 76.

Featured in the program are 20 of Aretha's legendary performances and commentary from Ann Powers of NPR Music, Writer and educator Rob Bowman, writer Ashley Kahn, writer and musician John Kruth, and public radio host Gwen Thompkins.

HIS BLUE HEAVEN: A FATS DOMINO APPRECIATION

From Paul Ingles | 58:58

FATS DOMINO, the pioneering rock 'n' roll legend, passed away October 24, 2017 of natural causes at the age of 89. Music historian and documentarian PAUL INGLES has produced a 59:00 special that showcases Fat's legendary performances. It is a music-intensive hour with heart-felt and informational commentary from Gwen Thompkins, Anthony DeCurtis, Scott Freiman, Nick Spitzer, Ben Sandmill, Rick Coleman and others.

Fatsdomino-mezz_small FATS DOMINO, the pioneering rock 'n' roll legend, passed away Tuesday, October 24 of natural causes at the age of 89.  Music historian and documentarian PAUL INGLES has produced a 59:00 special that showcases Fat's legendary performances.  It is a music-intensive hour with heart-felt and informational commentary from Gwen Thompkins, Anthony DeCurtis, Scott Freiman, Nick Spitzer, Ben Sandmill, Rick Coleman and others.

Chuck Berry and His Disciples

From Paul Ingles | 59:00

A rollicking music intensive salute to the music of Chuck Berry, who passed away at the age of 90 at his home in Missouri, Saturday, March 18, 2017. Music historian Paul Ingles focuses on the music presenting a lively hour of Berry's best loved tunes played by himself and by artists throughout rock 'n' roll's history who have treasured and emulated his music.

Berry1_small A music intensive salute to the music of Chuck Berry, who passed away at the age of 90 at his home in Missouri, Saturday, March 18, 2017.  Music historian Paul Ingles focuses on the music presenting a lively hour of Berry's best loved tunes played by himself and by artists throughout rock 'n' roll's history who have treasured and emulated his music.

Music by Chuck Berry, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, EmmyLou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, The Grateful Dead, Elvis Presley, Electric Light Orchestra and More.

SONGLIST:
Maybelline - Chuck Berry
School Days - Chuck Berry
Rock and Roll Music - The Beatles
Brown-Eyed Handsome Man - Paul McCartney
You Can't Catch Me - John Lennon
Come On - Chuck Berry
Around and Around - The Rolling Stones
Little Queenie - Excerpt - Chuck Berry
Reelin' and Rockin' - Chuck Berry
Carol - Tom Petty and the Heartbreaksers (not in 53:00 show)
Johnny B. Goode - Grateful Dead
The Promised Land - Elvis Presley
Memphis - Excerpt - Chuck Berry
Sweet Little Sixteen - Chuck Berry
You Never Can Tell - Emmylou Harris
Back in the U.S.A. - Linda Ronstadt
Roll Over Beethoven - Electric Light Orchestra
No Particular Place To Go - Chuck Berry

The Emergence of Otis Redding

From Paul Ingles | 01:58:00

A lively ride through the story of the soul star’s all-too-brief career but long-enduring legacy. We’ll hear from other musicians, music writers, fans and family of Otis Redding plus plenty of his most important music. Hour One can stand on its own. Hour Two is a deeper dive into Redding's music and story.

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Guests include:  Redding's daughter Karla Redding-Andrews, Steve Cropper (Booker T & the MG's), Paul Janeway (lead singer of St. Paul & The Broken Bones), James Alexander (bassist/ Bar-Kays), music writers Rob Bowman, Jonathan Gould, Peter Guralnick, Lynell George, Ashley Kahn and Stax Museum Director Jeff Kollath.

Music:

HOUR ONE

These Arms of Mine
Security
Shout Bamalama
Lucille
Pain In My Heart
Mr. Pitiful
I Can't Turn You Loose (Excerpt - Break Music)
That's How Strong My Love Is
Chained and Bound
Respect
I'm Depending on You
Satisfaction
Good To Me
Any Ole Way (Excerpt - Break Music)
Shake
Try A Little Tenderness
Sitting On The Dock of the Bay

HOUR TWO

I've Been Loving You Too Long
Hard To Handle
Destiny
Champange and Wine
You Don't Miss Your Water (Excerpt - Break Music)
Ole Man Trouble
Soul Finger (Background)
Fa Fa Fa Fa (Sad Song)
Nobody's Fault But Mine
Cigarettes and Coffee
Something Is Worrying Me (Excerpt - Break Music)
Day Tripper
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band - Beatles (Background)
A Day In The Life - Beatles (Background)
Sitting on the Dock of the Bay (Excerpt)
I've Got Dreams To Remember
Love Man (Excerpt)

A Bow To Prince: An Appreciation of The Artist

From Paul Ingles | 58:59

Paul Ingles hosts an hour of music and reflections by his friends and fans of music legend Prince who died April 21, 2016.

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Songs featured-

A Case of You,

Pop Life,

1999,

Diamonds and Pearls,

Baby I’m A Star,

Soft and Wet (Break Music),

Purple Rain,

Kiss,

Nothing Compares to U,

I Feel For You (Break Music),

While My Guitar Gently Weeps,

Sign of the Times,

Baltimore,

Raspberry Beret,

Little Red Corvette (59:00 Version Only)

A Bow To Prince: An Appreciation of The Artist (Hour 2)

From Paul Ingles | 58:57

Music host Paul Ingles continues his appreciation of Prince, the legendary musician who died April 21, 2016 at the age of 57. NPR Music's Ann Powers and other guests remember Prince's life and music. The show features over a dozen of Prince's tunes.

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Songs Include:
Diamonds + Pearl
When Doves Cry
I Wanna Be Your Lover
I would Die For You
7
My Name Is Prince
U Got The Look
Alphabet Street
The Cross
I Can't Make You Love Me
Delirious
Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad
Uptown

B.B.'s Blues: A B.B. King Appreciation (Two Hour Version w/ optional newscast friendly cut)

From Paul Ingles | 01:57:42

A music intensive two-hour program of B.B. King performances that celebrate his long-standing role as the unassailable "King of The Blues." Paul Ingles hosts. B.B. King died in his sleep, Thursday, May 14, 2015 at his home in Las Vegas at the age of 89.

Bb-king-2_small Music host Paul Ingles guides listeners through a two-hour musical tour of both famous and more obscure King masterworks that span his nearly 70 year performing career.  B.B. King died in his sleep, Thursday, May 14, 2015 at his home in Las Vegas at the age of 89.

A hosted one hour version with a newscast friendly cut is also available at PRX (http://www.prx.org/pieces/148892 )  

Note that in each hour, Segment A - ends with a :59 music bed that can be ducked for local anncts. and Segment B - ends with a :59 music bed that can be ducked for local anncts too.  See Timings and Cues for details.

The Best of Clarence Clemons

From Paul Ingles | 59:00

Saxman Clarence Clemons, original member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, died from complications following a stroke, June 18, 2011 at the age of 69. In the first half of this special, some of his signature solos with the E Street Band and Bruce Springsteen's 2017 tribute to Clarence from the Springsteen on Broadway show. In the second part, a few of Clemons' other collaborations and solo work. Paul Ingles produced and hosts.

Cl_arence_small Saxman Clarence Clemons, original member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, died from complications following a stroke, June 18, 2011 at the age of 69.  In the first half of this special, some of his signature solos with the E Street Band and Bruce Springsteen's 2017 tribute to Clarence from the Springsteen on Broadway show.  In the second half, some of Clemons' solo work and other collaborations with artists like Jackson Browne, Darlene Love, Ringo Starr, Aretha Franklin and Lady Gaga.  Paul Ingles produced and hosts.

THE BO DIDDLEY BEAT: The Music of Bo Diddley and His Disciples

From Paul Ingles | 59:01

To mark the passing of rock 'n' roll pioneer Bo Diddley, Paul Ingles hosts an hour of music from Bo's songbook as well as music from some of the many rock and pop stars who borrowed his famous beat.

Bodiddley_small This is a brand new special produced June 3, 2008. To mark the passing of rock 'n' roll pioneer Bo Diddley, Paul Ingles hosts a music-intensive hour of cuts from Bo's songbook as well as songs from some of the many rock and pop stars who borrowed his famous beat. Along with many of Bo Diddley's signature tunes, Ingles showcases music from The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, George Thorogood, Shawn Colvin, Pete Townshend, Joe Jackson, U2 and others - all who crafted songs based on Bo Diddley's famous synchopated beat. This program can be run as 59:00 or at a newscast-friendly 54 minute length. Segment A and Segment B both end with 60 second Bo Diddley music beds that can be dumped to accomodate local announcements. If no announcements, the beds can bridge to the next segment. Also available as a bonus is a 6:30 musical montage that takes the listener from the clapping Bo Diddley beat through several songs that made use of his signature rhythm. Suggested copy for 6:30 feature: INTRO: Rock and Roll Pioneer Bo Diddley died Monday, June 3 of heart failure. He was 79. In the late 1950's and early 1960's, many of his hits were characterized by an infectious beat that had its roots in West Africa but was modernized and popularized in Bo Diddley's music. Scores of musicians emulated it through the years. Many wrote and performed tunes with the familiar rhythm promiinently heard. Producer Paul Ingles collected a bunch of them into this montage to honor Bo Diddley's on-going impact on rock and pop music. OUTRO: We heard the music of Bo Diddley, The Rolling Stones, Pete Townshend, Bruce Springsteen, Joe Jackson, U2, Bow Wow Wow, George Michael and Shawn Colvin - all utilizing the famous Bo Diddley rhythmic beat. Bo Diddley died Monday, June 3 at the age of 79. SONG LIST for Feature: Bo Diddley - Bo Diddley Not Fade Away - Rolling Stones Magic Bus - Pete Townshend She's The One - Bruce Springsteen Sunday Papers - Joe Jackson Desire - U2 I Want Candy - Bow Wow Wow Faith - George Michael Object of My Affection - Shawn Colvin (plays out piece)

In Search of James Brown: An Appreciation (58:00 / 53:00 / 29:00 or 6:30 Feature)

From Paul Ingles | 57:57

In 1999, radio producers Paul Ingles and Joe Warnes went in pursuit of an interview with the Godfather of Soul, James Brown at a tour stop in Albuquerque. As they pursued a private audience with Brown, they managed to capture his essence by talking to fans and handlers and by taking listeners inside the arena for a taste of a James Brown show. Offered here in a 29 minute doc and a 6:30 excerpt. A Bonus Music Sweep is added for Stations Needing 53:00 or 58:00 Hours.

Jamesbrown2_small To mark the legendary career of James Brown, give your listeners this special treat. In 1999, radio producers Paul Ingles and Joe Warnes went in pursuit of an interview with the Godfather of Soul, James Brown at a tour stop in Albuquerque. As they pursued a private audience with Brown, they managed to capture his essence by talking to fans and handlers and by taking listeners inside the arena for a taste of a James Brown show. Offered here in a 29 minute program and a 6:30 featurette. The featurette would require the following hard lead that would include your own copy on Brown's death. Featurette Suggested lead detail: Independent Producer Paul Ingles (ING-guhls) saw James Brown concerts in the mid-1970's and then again in 1999 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Ingles and co-producer Joe Warnes (WAR-nez) covered the concert then, talking with fans and recording a bit inside the arena, trying to capture what it was like to be in the presence of the Godfather of Soul. Add the bonus hosted all-music sweep to create a 53:00 version. Add the single bonus track at end to make a 58:00 version. We make no claim to innovation in the music sweep. Just offering it for stations that can't find their own JB hits disc to do this themselves and create an hour from the half-hour doc. Download what you need. 30 Second Promo, which needs a tag, is included.