Monday, June 8, 2015

Black Music Month


George Benson a ten time Grammy recipient starting recording professionally in 1964, but didn't sing on record until her signed to Warner Brothers in 1976.  What a Blessing for us the listener, his smooth as silk baritone voice was unleashed to the world.

As a former child prodigy, Benson first came to prominence in the 1960s, playing soul jazz with Jack McDuff and others. He then launched a successful solo career, alternating between jazz, pop, R&B singing, and scat singing. His album Breezin' was certified triple-platinum, hitting #1 on the Billboard album chart in 1976.  His concerts were well attended through the 1980s, and he still has a large following.  He has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.


Sunday, June 7, 2015

A champion's Champion

STILL - A champion's Champion.  Today it wasn't meant to be.  One tournament doesn't define you.  See you next year Novak Djokovic at French Open 2016! Next up WIMBLEDON.

#BossNovak #NumberONE

Happy (57) Prince

Happy Birthday Prince!!!

Black Music Month


Finding a way to deflect her 'Miss America' debacle singer/actress Vanessa Williams' turned her attention to the Black community and focused on her singing and acting abilities.  She released 'The Comfort Zone' cd ... The Comfort Zone is the second studio album released by Mercury's Wing Records Label on August 20, 1991.

The album peaked at #17 on the US Billboard 200 and reached number one on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

The first single off the album was "Running Back to You", a '70s funk-influenced uptempo track, which sampled a song from The Breakfast Club. The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and number eighteen on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. "The Comfort Zone", the second single, peaked at sixty two on the Hot 100, but number two on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. "Save the Best for Last" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for five weeks straight. "Just for Tonight", was the fourth single from the album reaching number twenty-six on the Hot 100, followed by a cover version of the Isley Brothers hit 'Work to Do" which achieved moderate success. The album sold 2.8 million copies worldwide at its time of release, with 2.2 million of those sold in the US. It has since been certified three times platinum in the US and gold in Canada, making Vanessa Williams, the most successful 'Miss America' ever.

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Wawrinka wins French


Ugly Shorts - Stanislas Wawrinka took the attention of his shorts and let his Tennis game speak.  He took down Novak Djokovic the #1 male tennis player in an EPIC four set battle 46 64 63 64 claiming his second Grand Slam title!  Congrats 'Stan The Man'.