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HAPPY NEW YEAR

Happy New Year! Here is one of my favorite version of Auld Lange Syne by the incredible Lou Rawls:

Morning Cup of Soul - Ron Preyer & The Younghearts - What Do The Lonely Do At Christmas

I can't say I'm familiar with this L.A. Based Soul group but "What Do The Lonely Do At Christmas" has always been one of my favorite Soul Christmas songs. This version doesn't come near The Emotions 1973 version but it's a nice spin on it.

These guys are smooth! Check it out for yourself.

Inspired by Avery Sunshine - The Fresh Man is Back!

The Fresh Man @ Watch The Throne

I can’t tell you how many times I get asked why I stopped writing on this blog. I don’t think I realized how many people actually read my little spot on the web. I’ve been busy, recently got out the hospital (Pneumonia), and basically living life in general. Well those are the excuses that I gave. Which I’m happy no one has actually called me out on those excuses because the truth is; I was living life when I was constantly posting new material daily.

The real reason why I haven’t blogged is because I have no been inspired. I don’t want to write about stale music anymore than you want to hear or read about it. Of course I can always write about the oldies but goodies but even I (an old school, dusty lover) want something new err “FRESH”. This is The Fresh Music Page, remember?

Many people thought they would get a review of the Aretha Franklin concert I attended but I never got around to it. Aretha Franklin first concert after her undisclosed surgery; A much smaller waistline and let me tell you the Queen was on fire. She sang all the hits but that still wasn’t enough to get me back in the groove of things. I guess you can say I was selfish with that. I didn’t want to share that moment.

I recently attended the Watch The Throne Concert with Kanye West and Jay Z. I have to say that’s the first concert I been to that I felt like I was at a huge house party. Kanye West in his hometown of Chicago, it doesn’t get much better! Yet I still did not write a review.

So, how did this post come about? Avery Sunshine! Just came back from a Mint Condition concert with Avery “Ugly Part of Me” Sunshine as the opening act. Oh Mint Condition was excellent but Avery Sunshine did it for me. She’s fresh, real and uber talented. She doesn’t sing but she sangs! She is a passionate, soulful, sultry, songstress. She has inspired me to post again! If you are able to catch her in concert, I recommend you go see her.

Hey fresh people, the fresh man is back!

Ruben Studdard & David Foster - HOME [LIVE

Before I go into how great this song/performance is, I will address my absence from blogging. I miss blogging as much as some of you miss disagreeing with me. I've been working a regular 9 to 5 (more like 8 to 5) in my little cubicle, with a view of suburbia. I'm actually enjoying it, how about that? I'm going to try to make my way back to blogging as well though.

Back to the music . . . Ruben Studdard singing Michael Buble's "Home" with legendary Producer David Foster on the piano and introduction of the song. This is live from David Foster & Friends Hit Man Returns. My boy big Ruuuuuben (although much smaller than his days on Idol) tears into this sucker. He is singing like his life is depending on it. He's singing how I wanted him to sing when he released his first album. Ruben Studdard brings it like never seen/heard before. After this performance I can say that Ruben Studdard has finally found out what type of singer he is; a big voice smooth soulful singer.

Enjoy. . .

Midnight Cup of Soul: Aretha Frankln - I Say A little Prayer For You

I love this song. Enjoy!

Morning Cup of Soul - Tammi Terrell - All I Do

All I Do was written (and later recorded) by the great Stevie Wonder. Here is Tammi Terrell original version of "All I Do" which was written for her by Stevie Wonder and recorded in 1966. Tammi Terrell is mostly known for her duets with the Prince of Motown and R&B Marvin Gaye. Songs like: Your Precious Love, If This World Were Mine, Ain't No Mountain High Enough, and Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing, will forever be associated with both Marvin & Tammi. Before teaming up with Marvin, Tammi was signed to Motown as a solo artist. She recorded "Come and See Me" and "This Old Heart of Mine" along with some other rare solo goodies that radio doesn't play.

The late Tammi Terrell was beautiful, talented and died way too young (24). I always thought that she would have been a perfect replacement for Diana Ross in The Supremes. Unfortunately she in 1970 and Marvin Gaye would never be the same after losing his dear friend. 

So here's to Tammi Terrell and the superstar she could have been. This is just a killer track! Delivered in such a sexy yet innocent way that only Tammi could do.

Aretha Franklin's First PERFORMANCE Since Surgery!!! GO RE!

The Queen is alive and make no mistake the woman still reigns on her Soul Throne! Aretha Franklin who several a months ago had a serious undisclosed surgery. Miss Franklin or Queen Franklin looks mighty well. Aretha looks so much more healthier now than before.

The Queen who is 68 belted out her #1 Pop & R&B hit RESPECT on The View. Aretha moved more than I've seen her do in year on her performance and you could tell she was trying to really sock it to you. She was letting you know that at 68, she still GOT IT! Check it out for yourself and tell me what you think. By the way Aretha Franklin is set to release a new album next month via Walmart.