Ol' Raggedy's Expedition Into the 90's: Solo

The music I am posting today is not from the 60' or 70's. In fact, it's not even from the 80's! Don't let that scare you away, though. The songs may be from an album made in 1995 -- but the group could be straight from the 60's.

Of course, I didn't stick my neck out of my nice and cozy 70's corner to find these guys just because. Nope. It was ((Sawyer)) again, who made me curious. He sent me a video clip by Solo, the group I'm talking about.

These guys re-instituted the art of harmonizing (I talked about it in my Tavares post). The lead voice is reminiscent of Sam Cooke's, I think, and the music is a far cry from the usually horrible synthesized sound of the 80's and 90's. In short -- listening to Solo is a delight!

If you can, get their 1995 album Solo. It'll be a worthy addition to any soul collection. The group really showcases some fine acapella work on that album.

Let's Get the Candles out ...

((Sawyer)) from Germany has some 90's music to contribute to the Love Fest at SOTS. Beautiful music, indeed. What is even more beautiful is that the songs he sent me remind us that love and what we asscociate with it does not change.

Candlelight is one such association.

There were candlelight dinners in the 1790's as well as in the 1990's. Lovers in antiquity wanted their beloved to stay around, wanted to kiss them and turn off the lights -- all for the sake of the same beautiful feeling we still cherish in the 21st century.

((Sawyer)) thanks for your songs! They are of timeless beauty.

Tonight's Candlelight Dinner For Two at Sounds of the Soul

Candle Light and You -- Keith Washington/Chante Moore

I Don't Want To Do Anything -- Mary J Blige/ K-Ci Hailey

Old raggedy, your ever loving hostess, recommends her favorite dessert plate

Stay -- The Temptations

Turn Off The Lights -- Teddy Pendergrass

Beautiful Feeling -- Ron Banks and The Dramatics