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James "D-Train" Williams (born January 21, 1962) – Keep On (1982)
This club anthem hit #2 on dance charts, co-written by Williams and produced by keyboardist Hubert Eaves III who co-mixed it with François Kevorkian.
William Powell (January 20, 1942 – May 26, 1977) – Crossroads Of Life (1971)
The original member of the O'Jays who tragically died from cancer at age 35 co-wrote this heartfelt love song off their Super Bad LP, co-produced by…
Jimmy Heath (October 25, 1926 – January 19, 2020) – Angel Man (1972)
Written in tribute to Yusef Lateef, this beautiful flute-led track featured Kenny Barron and Heath's son James Mtume.
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Exclusive O'Jays Interview with Walter Williams (born August 25, 1943)
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Phyllis Hyman (July 6, 1949 – June 30, 1995) – You Know How To Love Me (1979)
What's Going On (released May 21, 1971) – Part Two of Jack Ashford (Funk Brothers) Interview
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The Future of Jointz Of The Day at our One Year Anniversary
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Exclusive Interview with Jack Ashford of Motown's Funk Brothers (born May 18, 1934)
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Flo Ballard (June 30, 1943 – February 22, 1976) – Love Ain't Love (1968)
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David Ruffin (January 18, 1941 – June 1, 1991) – Let Somebody Love Me (1971)
The former Temptations lead singer's third solo LP remained unreleased for three decades, including this epic heartbreak anthem co-written by Ivy Jo…
Muhammad Ali (January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) – We Crown The King (1980)
One of The Greatest songs ever written in Ali's honor was this incredibly funky, impossible to find masterpiece by the Detroit group Le Stim.
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Richard Thompson (born January 16, 1951) – I Want You With Me (1978)
The B.T. Express guitarist and co-lead vocalist co-wrote this slamming disco-funk cut with saxophonist Bill Risbrook for their fifth album Shout! (Shout…
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George Brown (January 15, 1949 – November 16, 2023) – Mother Earth (1975)
The late great Kool & the Gang drummer co-wrote and arranged this very funky message song off their 1975 LP Spirit Of The Boogie.
Clarence Carter (born January 14, 1936) – What Was I Suppose To Do (1977)
An amazingly orchestrated, epic tale of jealousy and disrespect with a hypnotic groove, and arguably the most unique record Carter ever released.
Fred White (January 13, 1955 – January 1, 2023) – Hey Brother (1972)
The Voices of East Harlem's powerful freedom song featured White on drums, prod. by Donny Hathaway (October 1, 1945 – January 13, 1979) who sadly died…
Ronnie Spector (August 10, 1943 – January 12, 2022) – You'd Be Good For Me (1975)
Here's why an amazing disco anthem by Ronnie Spector never caught fire. Spoiler alert: her ex-husband Phil had a history of sabotaging her records.
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