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Forgotten 1970s R&B Gems: Obscure Tracks That Time (Almost) Forgot

Many talented artists released solid tracks in the 1970s—some with respectable chart positions, others that quietly slipped through the cracks—only to fade from mainstream memory. Today, a lot of folks under 50 have never heard of these performers, yet their music often lives on through clever sampling, covers, or remakes that introduced the originals to new generations. Here are ten standout…

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Song Of The Day - June 4th '23

Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City - Bobby "Blue" Bland

A genre I adore but never get around to fully immersing myself in is 70s RnB. The smooth vocals that blend so well with the backing, the pure sensuality that drips from every note. It's such a sacred era of RnB to me. I saw the new Spiderverse movie last night at the behest of my best friend Conor. Not that I needed to be forced to watch it, I think the first Spiderverse movie is one of the best superhero movies I've ever seen, but it was not at the forefront of my mind. At the end of the movie, Bobby Bland's Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City plays in the background during a pivotal scene. I fell in love immediately.

Bobby Bland was a blues singer and a hell of a good one at that. He showcases his untouchable voice brilliantly on this track. This song is sensual and sorrowful at the same time. Really that's what RnB is at it's core. The bass and guitars blend to create a perfect groove. The strings swell during the chorus and the later verses, forcing you to pay attention to this song. Bobby's voice is powerful. He knows his craft. I can't stop listening to his voice. I can only imagine the heartbreak that caused this song.

I've realized in my ripe old age of 20 that the rubric I used to qualify movies as good in my teen years has gotten smaller and smaller. Honestly, I'll give a movie a favorable review now if the soundtrack is killer. The new Spiderverse movie is fantastic, there are a million other reasons why I love it, but the soundtrack is just perfect. It's been a hard road, but letting go of particular criteria for liking a piece of media has made me feel so much better. If I like something, I like it. I don't need to justify it.

Listen to the song here:

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Song Of The Day - Feb 14th '23

Trapped By A Thing Called Love - Denise LaSalle

It's Valentine's Day! Or rather the day after. I had a rather busy Valentine's Day, so I forgot to write a post. I couldn't pass up the chance to write about one of my favorite love songs. Personally, I love Valentine's Day, even though I've never had the chance to celebrate it for what it truly is. I've never been in a relationship that occurred during the month. I've only had summer flings, I guess. However, I always look forward to it. I guess I find the aesthetic pleasing. All the pinks and reds and purples. The candy hearts, the passing out of cheap paper valentines. It's all so sweet to me. Trapped By A Thing Called Love fits perfectly with the holiday. The slow, swaying rhythm matches the cool winter air.

Trapped By A Thing Called Love is a gentle, desperate plea encased in an RnB song. The horns, bass, and guitar blend together perfectly as Denise sings her troubles over them. The song isn't particularly sad, but rather an acknowledgement of feelings. The singer knows she's trapped by this man, but not in a dangerous way. The singer just knows that they're in love, and they don't know why. Denise's clear, passionate voice perfectly portrays the feeling of falling in love. Those moments when you're just sitting there, thinking about this person. When you'll do anything for them. When you never know the right thing to say. Then you snap back to reality and wonder why you're doing this. Why am I so attached to him and why can't I let him go? That melancholy feeling slips in and you can only sit there and pine after them.

Apparently I have entered my hot girl phase where everyone wants to fuck me (This is not a flex, merely an acknowledgement). People keep coming to my best friend and asking her if I'm single. Why not just come straight to me? I don't bite? Anyways, this latest one has been troubling. I've labeled him my mystery suitor. From the clues I've squeezed out of Emma, I have an idea of who it may be. I had feelings for him for over a year, I only just lost them. Now I'm thinking about him again. Maybe he's the mystery suitor, maybe not. Either way, I refuse to be trapped again. I know that feeling all too well. It's kind of comforting, but in the end, it strangles you. I think Denise understood that very well.

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