Soul Pod Classics

Intro by: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Photo: Wikimedia Public Domain JAMES BROWN! The Hardest Working Man in Show Business, the Godfather of Soul, Soul Brother Number One! He was a singer, he was a *force* of nature, a *movement*! He started out at King Records back in '56. King gave him the launchpad, and he blasted off! But the man was too big to be contained. He had a vision, a sound, a *...

Photo: Spotify Promo Intro: Gail Nobles Tonight, we're takin' a trip across the big pond, all the way to the vibrant heart of Togo, because I've got a story that'll have you boppin' in your seats! This is the story of the *one and only* – AFIA MALA! Now, back in '74, this young lady, she was *cookin'*! Straight outta Vogan, she was crowned the Best Togolese Singer of the Year! Yeah, you heard me r...

Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Photo: Public Domain Wikipedia Today, we’re talking about a real soulful brother who had a pen and a voice that could move mountains: Sir Mack Rice! Yeah, that's right, the man behind "Mustang Sally," that scorchin' slab of soul that gets everyone swingin' their hips! AND, he co-wrote "Respect Yourself," a message we ALL need to hear. But hold on, the...

Music Intro by:  Gail Nobles Beat and bass:  Remix live Horns and Strings by: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Voices by: Gail Nobles Photo: Public Domain Wikipedia  Today I'm talkin' 'bout the super-freaky, stone-cold groover, the one and only... RICK JAMES! Hi! I’m Gail Nobles and you’re listening to Soul POD Classics. Back in '73, he inked a deal with A&M, slingin' out "My Mama" and igniti...

Intro by: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Cover Art by: Gail Nobles We’re taking a trip back to the vibrant disco-infused soul of the early '70s, all wrapped around a song that’s got a groove that'll make you move! I'm talking about "I'm Doin' Fine Now" from the sensational American R&B group New York City. Released in 1973 from their debut album – the same name, don’t ya know – this tune so...

Photo: Wikipedia Public Domain Intro by: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles We’re about to take a shimmering trip through the vibrant world of music! Get ready for a little discussion on a groove that flew into our hearts and minds like a hot butterfly—yes, I’m talking about "Papillon," also known as "Hot Butterfly," from the dynamic Gregg Diamond! First off, let me set the stage. This track first...

Intro by: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Let’s get into a classic treasure from the heart of the funky universe! Yes, indeed, I'm talking about the sensational Archie Bell and the Drells and their infectious groove from 1976—"Don’t Let Love Get You Down!" Now, if you’ve ever found yourself on that rollercoaster ride of love, feeling bruised and battered, trust me, this soulful jam is your anthe...

Story by: Gail Nobles Hello everyone. Turn up the volume high, 'cause we’re groovin’ to the sound of the sensational Jackson Sisters! That’s right, we’re talkin’ about the fantastic five from Compton who blew up the soul and disco scenes in the 70s, not to be confused with any ol' Jackson families—these sisters are a whole vibe of their own! Their journey is one for the record books! Formed back i...

Story by: Gail Nobles It’s time to take a little trip down the soulful lane, and trust me, you don’t want to miss this ride! Let’s talk about Gwen McCrae, the queen of the groove, who took K.C. and the Sunshine Band’s classic “Please Don’t Go” and turned it into an absolute masterpiece! When Gwen opens her mouth to sing, you can feel the electricity crackling in the air! That voice of hers is a an...

Photo: Public Domain Wikipedia  Intro: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Lend me your ears, because we're about to dive into a soul sensation that’ll get your feet tapping! I'm talking about none other than Wilson Pickett's powerhouse track, "Engine No. 9." This song rides the rails of rhythm and blues straight into the hearts of listeners everywhere! Released as part of Pickett's eleventh studio...