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Story by: Gail Nobles Cover by: Gail Nobles Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Voice.actor: Gail Nobles Hello. I’m Gail Nobles. Welcome to Multi-Tunes. Today’s topic is Durell Coleman. In 1985, Durell Coleman released a memorable single titled "Somebody Took My Love," which quickly captured the attention of music lovers. The song reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, becoming h...

Photo: Spotify Promo Card Intro by:  Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Hey there, music lovers! Let’s talk about a jam that really turned some heads back in the day—“Turned Away” by Chuckii Booker. This was 1989, and it was Chuckii's debut single that shot right to the top of the Billboard R&B chart, locking in the number one spot for a whole week! You see, Chuckii, he's got that smooth voice...

Story by: Gail Nobles Intro by: Gail Nobles Photo: Wikipedia Public Domain Today we’re going to talk about the sensational duo Air Supply and their timeless hit, "Even the Nights Are Better!" Released in 1982 as part of their iconic album *Now and Forever*, this track is the embodiment of soft rock romance! Oh, you can just feel the air in the room shift when that melody kicks in! Who among us has...

Photo: J ay Phagan Flickr Usage: Wikipedia CC BY 2. Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Hey there, rock ‘n’ roll fans! Let me take you back to the fall of  1979, a time when the air was thick with melodies and the dance floors were alive with energy! We find ourselves in the world of Dr. Hook, that charming soft rock magic, with their hit single "Better Love Next Time." Released on Capi...

Photo: Nadworks at English Wikipedia Usage: Wikipedia CC BY 3.0 Intro: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles We’re talking about a groove that’s been captivating hearts and moving feet since it’s released in 1985. I’m talking about “Something About You,” that sensational single from the iconic English jazz-funk band Level 42. This track is pure magic. Released far and wide, not just in the UK, but als...

Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Photo: Wikipedia Public Domain “I’m a Sucker for Your Love” is a duet by Teena Marie and Rick James from Teena’s 1979 album entitled “Wild and Peaceful. “I’m a Sucker for Your Love” is the first song on the album. The song features a blend of Funk and R&B, showcasing the vocal chemistry between the two artists. Both Teena Marie and Rick James were...

Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Photo: Wikimedia Usage: Public Domain Story by: Gail Nobles Make Me Yours Now this is a tune all about that deep down desire. That kind of tune can make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Ann Peebles. She’s got that voice that can stir soul. You know she's singing straight from the heart, pleading for her love to take a leap of faith and commit, to truly make her his. It’...

Photo : Wikipedia Public Domain Intro by: Gail Nobles "Son of a Preacher Man" is a song recorded by British singer Dusty Springfield in September 1968 for the album Dusty in Memphis. It became an international hit, reaching no. 9 in the UK singles chart and no. 10 on Billboard's Hot 100 in January 1969. The album Dusty in Memphis was released in stereo, though its singles were remixed and released...

Intro : Gail Nobles Photo: Wikipedia Usage: CC BY 2.0 "Put a Little Love in Your Heart" is a song originally performed in 1969 by Jackie DeShannon, who composed it with her brother Randy Myers and Jimmy Holiday. In the U.S., it was DeShannon's highest-charting hit, reaching number 4 on the Hot 100 in August 1969 and number 2 on the Adult Contemporary chart. In late 1969, the song reached number 1...

Music intro Keyboards and drums: Gail Nobles Vocal: Gail Nobles Gwen Guthrie was a singer was an  singer-songwriter and pianist who also sang backing vocals for Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, and Stevie Wonder to name a few. And who wrote songs made famous by Ben E. King, Angela Bofill and Roberta Flack.  Guthrie is well known for her 1986 anthem "Ain't Nothin' Goin' On but the Rent.”  It was releas...

Hello! I'm Gail Nobles! Welcome to Multi-Tunes. Enjoy Yourself is a song released as a single in 1976 by the Jacksons. The song featured Michael and Jackie Jackson on lead vocals. The song peaked at number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 songs chart in 1977. On other US charts, it peaked at number two on the Hot Soul Singles chart and number 33 on the National Disco Action top 40 chart. In 1989, i...

Intro: Gail Nobles Today on Multi-Tunes .. gonna talk about Ollie and the Nightingales - I Got A Sure Thing. Earlier in the show I talked about music in the 1960s. I mentioned the psychedelic songs, the peace songs, and love songs. Stax Records brought pSouthern soul and Memphis soul music with Ollie and the Nightingale. They released a number of singles according to Stack Records. But they're mos...

Music Intro by: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles When I was a child, I thought country music was made by white people. But I began to notice that black people around me loved some of the country hits in the 70s. I grew up in a world where nobody called music black or white. As I got older, I learned that black people made country music too like Charley Pride and Ray Charles. Growing up, I remembe...

Bass and strings, and stick percussion by : Gail Nobles Other music created using Groovepad. Available on the App Store, https://apps.apple.com/app/id1454398991 Photo: Wikipedia Usage: CC BY 3.0 Hello! I'm Gail Nobles. You’re listening to Multi-Tunes. Tunes that talk. Today we're going to talk about the Pet Shop Boys. An English synth-pop duo formed in London in 1981. Consisting of primary vocalis...

Intro music by: Gail Nobles Cover Art by: Gail Nobles Today's topic is Uncle Louie Full Tilt Boogie. Full Tilt Boogie is a song by Uncle Louie. It is a high energy disco anthem that encourages listeners to let loose. It’s a very catchy song released in 1979. Uncle Louie is a disco funk band created by Walter Murphy. He is a composer keyboardist, songwriter, and record producer. He is a classically...

Song intro by: Gail Nobles Vocals by: Gail Nobles Photos: Public Domain Wikimedia Synth chord music: Samplefocus.com Keyboard strings: Gail Nobles Let’s think back on the days of R&B when we had singers like The Dells & Pattie LaBelle singing “I LOVE YOU”. Those are the days we need to get back to. We need to talk and sing to the tunes that lead us to love. Some say R&B is gone. Well,...

Photo credit: Aimee Stevland - Own work Wikipedia: CC BY-SA 4.0 Song: A Fine Mess Song by: Temptations Intro by: Gail Nobles Today’s Topic on Multi-Tunes is the Temptations-It’s A Fine Mess. A Fine Mess came from 1986 album “To Be Continued” released by Motown Records’ Gordy label. Hi! I’m Gail Nobles. “The To Be Continued” album was the third and final album to feature Ali-Ollie Woodson during hi...

Swinging Boy Harmony: Samplefocus Doo-Wop is a genre of rhythm and blues music that originated in African-American communities during the 1940s, mainly in the large cities of the United States, including New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Baltimore, Newark, Detroit, Washington, DC, and Los Angeles. It features vocal group harmony that carries an engaging melodic line to a simple beat wit...

Theme song: Love Theme song by: Gail Nobles © 2023 You want to hear some love songs? Let’s go back to The Sylvers. An R&B family vocal group from Watts, Los Angeles, California. They made songs like: Love Me, Love Me Not, I’m One Love And Out The Other, Falling For Your Love, The Roulette Wheel of Love, Come Back Lover, Come Back, Through The Love In My Heart, That’s What Love Is Made Of. The...

Song: Ooh La La La Song by: Teena Marie Photo credit: william Morgan2010 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/50389989@N03/4624162801/ Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 2.0 Cheerful Piano: Samplefocus.com keyboardist: Gail Nobles Vocals: Gail Nobles I’m talking up a tune today about Teena Marie. Ooh La La La was released in 1988. Hello I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Multi-Tunes. Tunes that talk, and...

60s Freakout Organ: Samplefocus.com https://samplefocus.com/samples/60s-freakout-organ-loop Usage: Standard License Story by: Gail Nobles Photo: Jefferson Airplane Usage: Public Domain/Wikipedia What do you think of when you think of music of the 60s? There were artists like Jefferson Airplane 🎶 Don’t you want somebody to love? Don’t you need somebody to love 🎶. There were artists like the Mamas...

Music by: Gail Nobles Dialogue: How about it for Heatwave. (Handclaps) Groove Line written by Rod Temperton 1978. It would be so nice to have a Groove line right now because sometimes the world just gets so boring. It would be so nice to go to a place where all you need is dancing feet. You can leave all your worries behind like Heatwave with the Groove Line. Singers: Groove Line A place where you...

Song & Story: Willie Wanderer By: Gail Nobles © 2022 All voices & vocals by: Gail Nobles Music by: Gail Nobles The truck driver’s name is Willie Wanderer. He tried to tell his friends & family how the world is changing. And they don’t see it like he does. They think that things are always the same. But yesterday’s gone. They don’t see the change. All of the things that have always been in the worl...

Photo credit: CarlStalling - Own work Usage: CC BY-SA 3.0 Topic: Relationship Song: Talk It Over Song by: Grayson Hugh Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Grayson Hugh sang about love walking out the door and how two lovers can break up. Instead of leaving, sometimes it’s good to talk it over. Because sometimes we say things we really don’t mean. If you have a relationship with so...

Song:Jealousy Song by: Gail Nobles © 2022 Vocals: Gail Nobles Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Photo credit: Pixabay.com Jealousy, it can cause a lot of confusion. It can cause hate. It can cause murder. It can get really bad. One thing can lead to another. Jealousy can cause a lot of anger. It’s not good for the heart, and it’s not good for the soul. It can lead to all kinds of sin. The good book said “T...