Wednesday, September 24, 2008: Ohio Players- I Wanna Be Free and Deniece Williams- Free

Hump-day gettin' to ya?? Just "can stands it no mo"?? Here'a a little musical escape...

Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Ohio Players- I Wanna Be Free (Live Performance)

No song so expresses the emotion of needing to escape. Whether its from someone or someplace, this song just evokes the longing for freedom. Best listened to with an alcoholic beverage...Colt 45, anyone? "Oww!"

Deniece Williams- Free (Live Performance)

Same theme, but smoother than the last selection. And the vibe of this songs suggests you have achieved and are enjoying the much-sought after freedom. This one is better for driving on a lazy afternoon- not drinking!
(This clip is not the full song as it is a television performance. Click here to hear the whole song:

Enjoy!

Love,
Charles

Tuesday, September 23, 2008: Alfie Silas -Star and Give Me Your Love

A double feature today! Two of my favorite songs of the 80's, both from the soundtrack for the "classic" film Berry Gordy's Last Dragon! Both songs are by the Motown recording artist Alfie Silas.


Alfie Silas-Star

Such a great driving song... especially on a sunny day, with some Cazals sunglasses and shoulder pads on! But thats what the 80s were all about...for me! :-D This song reminds me a lot of Let's Here It For The Boy by Deniece Williams from Footloose.


Alfie Silas-Give Me Your Love

A rarer hit than Star, but the vocals are outstanding! Give Me Your Love didn't even make the cut for the official soundtrack album that was released (inexplicably), but was in the film and could be heard in the scene where Leroy (Taimak) goes to Laura Charles' (Vanity) apartment to retrieve a special medallion given him by his kung-fu master! (Here's the link for this part of the movie, if you just GOT to see it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDLLdyqksVc)

Enjoy!

Love,
Charles

Monday, September 22, 2008: Lena Horne- From This Moment On and Somebody Loves Me

Hello,
Sorry for the lateness of today's video. I started a new job today (thank the Lord!) and didn't get a chance to do it earlier. But don't worry, I'm going to do my best to stay on top of my game! Now, here's an oldie, but goodie...


Lena Horne- From This Moment On

Ms. Lena Horne sings one of her signature songs live on television in the late 1960's in her inimitable style. What elegance!?!?


Lena Horne- Somebody Loves Me

This song is better know by Peggy Lee (who wrote it), but I think Lena does a marvelous job. And get a look at her gown...so very chic then and RIGHT NOW!!!


Enjoy!

Love,
Charles

Tuesday, September 16, 2008- Sarah Vaughan- September Song and September in the Rain

Today's theme is September with Sarah...

Sarah Vaughan- September Song (Live!)


Sarah Vaughan- September in the Rain and Willow Weep for Me (LIVE!)


Enjoy!

Love,
Charles

Tuesday, September 9, 2008: Diane Reeves- Better Days

I needed something uplifting today and I thought you might too...



Be Blessed!

Love,
Charles

Weekend Edition: Fri. Sept. 12 - Sun. Sept. 14, 2008

Get out your Bartles & James and your Benson & Hedges...its the mickey frickey weekend!!!!!

This weekend I am featuring the gorgeous, talented Phyllis Hyman. She was a beautiful woman with a beautiful voice. Her style is something greatly missed.

She had such a lengthy career (from the early 70's to mid 90's) and a diverse sound, encompassing blues, jazz, soul/r&b ballads, and dance/disco...sometimes covering more than one sound in a single song! I have not heard a song by her I didn't like. If you are not familiar with her work, I strongly recommend you look her up and get some of her music-you won't be disappointed!

It was difficult choosing which sound/period of her recordings for this weekend, so I decide to go with her first and biggest hit single "You Know How To Love Me" from her 1979 LP of the same name. That lead me to search out other tracks from that album and then I couldn't decide which ones to include-they were all so good- so I just decided to include the entire album! The only tracks missing are "But I Love You" and "Heavenly". The fact that so many tracks from one album were on YouTube lets you know what a classic this album is.
I hope you thoroughly enjoy...

Friday, September 12, 2008 - Sunday, September 14, 2008

You Know How To Love Me (12" version)


Give A Little More


Complete Me


Some Way


Under Your Spell


This Feeling Must Be Love


Hold On
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygbpHbWupP4

Have a great weekend and I'll catch you next week!

Love,
Charles

Thursday, September 11, 2008: Atlantic Starr- Touch A four Leaf Clover (1983)

A great slow jam!



Enjoy!

Love,
Charles

Monday, September 8, 2008: Diana Ross- Let's Go Up (1983)

In honor of New York Fashion Week , I decided to add a ting of fashion to the video soul today and hopefully throughout the week.

Notice the similarity between the two outfits. Everything old is new again!

Live Performance on Johnny Carson, pts 1&2

My girl is really showing us her chops here! I don't think I have ever heard her blow like this. And that outfit is so 1983....I loves it!! LOL! And obviously Marc Jacobs did too...

Here's the finale ensemble from Marc Jacobs' Fall 08 Ready-to-Wear Collection

Enjoy!

Love,
Charles

Weekend Edition: Fri. Sept. 5 - Sun. Sept. 7, 2008

Get out your Bartles & James and your Benson & Hedges...its the mickey frickey weekend!!!!!
This weekend I am featuring the melodic sounds of my favorite Shalamar alum, Howard Hewett. Here a few tracks from his debut solo album "I Commit to Love" from 1986....

Friday, September 5, 2008
Double Feature!!! (to make up for missing yesterday)

Howard Hewett- I'm For Real (1986)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAorHA8xIyY

Howard Hewett-Stay (1986)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4AQtvddV2E

Saturday, September 6, 2008
Howard Hewett- I Commit to Love (1986)


Sunday, September 7, 2008
Howard Hewett- Say Amen (1986)

A little crossover hit for Sunday worship! Live performance from 1988.


Have a great weekend and I'll catch you next week!

Love,
Charles

Tuesday, September 2, 2008: SURPRISE VIDEO!!!

I hope everyone had a great long weekend! I know no one really cares to go back to work/school but here's a little something special to put a smile on your face and make your day!



Love,
Charles

Wednesday, September 3, 2008: Antonio Carlos Jobim and Joao & Astrid Gilberto- The Girl From Ipanema and The Pharcyde- She Keeps On Passing Me By

Good Morning!
Here's a classic and its hip-hop reincarnation...

Antonio Carlos Jobim and Joao & Astrid Gilberto- The Girl From Ipanema


The Pharcyde- She Keeps On Passing Me By


Enjoy!

Love,
Charles

Tuesday, December 09, 2008: Luther Vandross- Make Me A Believer (1983)

Good Morning!

Here's some quiet storm for ya...

One of my favorite Luther songs. Its a classic 80's smooth groove.


Enjoy and have a great day!

Love,
Charles

Weekend Edition: Fri. Aug. 29 - Mon. Sept.1, 2008

Get out your Bartles & James and your Benson & Hedges...its the mickey frickey weekend!!!!!

In honor of the the long Labor Day weekend and Michael Jackson's 50th Birthday today, here are a cavalcade of videos celebrating his rich musical career...

Jackson 5- Darling Dear


Micheal Jackson- Lady In My Life


Michael Jackson- Human Nature


Michael Jackson- PYT


And a couple of MJ written songs...

Rockwell-Somebody's Watching Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uu1RP34FLXU

Diana Ross-Muscles


And the best...
Rebbie Jackson-Centipede

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhoJWL0Tjnk

Enjoy!

Love,
Charles

Thursday, August 28, 2008: Nancy Wilson-Don't Go To Strangers and On A Clear Day (1966) and Save Your Love For Me (1961)

Here is a WOMAN!!! No one touches her elegance, poise, sophistication. Even before she opens her mouth, her's is a powerful presence.
I will forever be awestruck by Miss Nancy Wilson!

Nancy Wilson-Don't Go To Strangers and On a Clear Day

A live performance on the Andy Williams Show from the mid 60s. Just lok at her gown and how she moves. She reeks of glamour. And lets not even talk about that bouffant!



Nancy Wilson- Save Your Love For Me (1961)

One of my favorite Nancy Wilson songs. Simply gorgeous!




Enjoy!
Love,
Charles

Tuesday, August 26, 2008: Shalamar-There It Is (1982)

Good Morning!
I've been pretty much giving you slower grooves, so I thought I'd go uptempo today...

A great jam! I miss Shalamar!




Enjoy!

Love,
Charles

Monday, August 25, 2008: Smokey Robinson-Quiet Storm (1975) and Rene & Angela-You Don't Have to Cry (1986)

Days like today are so difficult...
Its a perfect Quiet Storm day (here in Nashville-for those of you who live elesewhere) and there are so many fabulous Quiet Storm songs that I love that I am having a very hard time choosing just one. Hopefully it will rain again tomorrow...if not, we have all fall!
I guess I will just go with the quintessential...

Monday, August 25, 2008
Smokey Robinson-Quiet Storm (1975)

The original. For those who don't know, it was this song and this album that started the Quiet Storm sub-genre of R&B (and contributed to Q.S.'s 1st cousin- Adult Contmeporary). It was also the inspiration behind the Quiet Storm radio show format that we all know and love. Not to mention that this song...shoot, this album!... never gets old. It really is so soft and warm....


Rene & Angela-You Don't Have to Cry (1986)

So, ya'll know me. You know that Rene & Angela is MY GROUP!! This song and this video is just off the chain. Angela is just so glamorous...I want her white sweater vest!! Also, the song is beautiful. It can apply to a lot of different kinds of relationships....lovers, parent/child, best friends, God/us. Watch it twice...first enjoy the 80's visual greatness; the second time listen to the words.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxUNDyTqT_o

Enjoy!

Love,
Charles

Lunch Break Video by Request: Shanice-I Love Your Smile (1991)

Requested By Ronda
"I definitely think this should be the jam for the morning. Much to smile about….IT'S FRIDAY!!!" ~Ronda

Weekend Edition: Fri. Aug. 22 - Sun. Aug.24, 2008

Get out your Bartles & James and your Benson & Hedges...its the mickey frickey weekend!!!!!

Charles' Daily Video Soul proudly presents its first Weekend Edition; three videos to get you through the weekend. Since I know some of you are only about the computer at work, I thought this would be a more practical solution than actually sending them on the weekend. Plus, it makes Friday that much more special!
This weekend I am featuring SOS Band....

Friday, August 22, 2008
SOS Band- Tell Me If You Still Care (1983)

My all-time favorite SOS Band song! One of my favorite songs, period. And of course it came out the year I was born...1983: a good year all around! This is the actual music video for the standard version, but synchronized and looped to fit the 12" extended mix of the song.


Saturday, August 23, 2008
SOS Band- Weekend Girl (1984)

I thought this would be an appropriate selection for the first weekend edition of "CDVS". I miss songs with a plot and dialogue like this...the 80's was good for that! Now the closest thing we have is R.Kelly's soap opera musicals...I won't comment further in order not to offend those who might like it, but it doesn't compare to this!


Sunday, August 24, 2008
DOUBLE FEATURE!!!
SOS Band- Have it Your Way & I Don't Want Nobody Else (1982 & 1984)

I was cleaning last week, and as is a family custom, I was listening to vinyl. My choice was the "Just the Way You Like It" LP and I heard "I Don't Want Nobody Else" for the first time and fell in love with it. I love how the song crescendos and swells. Its currently my favorite SOS Band song...though nothing will ever take the place of "Tell Me If You Still Care"!


Have a great weekend and I'll catch you next week!

Love,
Charles

Thursday, August 21, 2008: Loose Ends- Don't Be A Fool (1990)

I choose this one because I just rediscovered it last night at my cousin's house and nearly lost my mind!! I don't think I have heard this song since it came out in 1990, because I distinctly remember listening to it a lot with my sister around the time she graduated from high school. In any case, I love Loose Ends and this is one of my favorites from their repertoire.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JDRYPTX6zg