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Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Voice Actor: Gail Nobles Photo: Kingkongphoto & www.celebrity-photos.com Usage: CC BY-SA 2.0 Wikipedia In the world of soul music, few songs connect as deeply as Teddy Pendergrass's "When Somebody Loves You Back." Released on June 2, 1978, as part of his celebrated album *Life Is a Song Worth Singing*, this soulful song has continued to capture the hearts of listeners for...

Story by Gail Nobles Keyboardist and Vocal by: Gail Nobles Today’s topic is The Andantes. Hello! I’m Gail Nobles & you’re listening to Spoken in Words. Today I want to talk about the Andantes. The unsung heroes of Motown. The Andantes were an American all-female singing group that played a crucial role in the Motown music scene during the 1960s. Made up of three talented women—Jackie Hicks, Marlen...

Photo: Wikipedia Public Domain Intro: Gail Nobles We’re about to dive into a rock and roll treasure: the Coasters and their unforgettable hit “Yakety Yak”! Now, you know that when it comes to rhythm and blues, the Coasters are top of the charts, and in a league all their own!** Let’s rewind to 1958 when “Yakety Yak” hit the airwaves, and what a blast it was! This catchy tune came from the brillian...

Promo card: Spotify Story by: Gail Nobles Intro by: Gail Nobles Ladies and gentlemen, sounds of a true classic from the heart of Detroit! We’re talking about Enchantment and their unforgettable hit, **“It’s You That I Need.”** Now, this tune is a soul-stirring anthem that takes you on a heartfelt journey right from the get-go. Released back in 1977 from their dreamy LP, **Once Upon A Dream,** this...

Photo: Wikipedia | Public Domain Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Love it seeks - Love it finds, Maureen McGovern - Different Worlds. “Let the time flow. Let the love grow. Let the rain shower. Let the rose flower.” Different Worlds is a song that made its mark back in the day. A song that tickled the eardrums and pulled at the heart strings. We’re talking about that delightful tune from the short live si...

Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Promo Card: Spotify Permission In this powerful song, we encounter the journey of love—a journey that reflects our deepest desires and our profound sorrows. The singer tells us of where two hearts met and embraced in the light of hope. But sadly, that same love fades away on a lonely highway, a path where isolation and heartache can linger. We hear the profound truth that...

Keyboardist : Gail Nobles Today we're tuning into the smooth and soulful vibes of The Jacksons. We're going to talk about their classic tune “Show You The Way To Go”. Show You The Way To Go hit the airwaves in 1976 as the first single of their self-titled album. This record was written by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. The pioneers behind the Philly soul sound, and boy did they give this track a touc...

Story by Gail Nobles There is a song entitled Midnight Sunshine performed by the Soul Children from their 1976 album entitled Finders Keepers. The song is the sixth track on the album. People are still listening to the Soul Children's style of music. They sang ballads about love with emotion. There was so much storytelling. I think The Soul Children's music is still important to listeners today. P...

Podcast intro by: By Gail Nobles Who's Making Love" is a song written by Stax Records staffers Homer Banks, Bettye Crutcher, Don Davis and Raymond Jackson and recorded by singer Johnnie Taylor in 1968. Released on the Stax label in the late summer of 1968, it became Taylor's breakthrough single, reaching number one on the US Billboard R&B chart and number five on the Billboard Hot 100. The song fe...

Music Intro and Story by: Gail Nobles Motown has the sound of orchestra. That's one of the things that made them special. Hello I'm Gail Nobles . Welcome to Spoken In Words. Today I'm going to talk about the Motown Orchestra. When I listen, I sense the music in tune with what the Motown singers were singing. The orchestra helped you to feel the different emotions of songs. It brings storytelling t...

Music Intro by: Gail Nobles. Hello I'm Gail Nobles welcome to Spoken In Words. Come On And See Me is a song from Tammy Terrell's album Irresistible was the only solo album for Tammy released in January 1969 by Motown Records. Irresistible reached number 39 on the Billboard R&B albums chart in March 1969. Terrell’s singles from Irresistible and other unreleased songs were released on compact disc e...

Music Intro by: Gail Nobles. Hello again and welcome to Spoken In Words. I'm Gail Nobles bringing you music news about the best songs. Today's topic is Marvin Gaye Too Busy Thinking About My Baby. “Too Busy Thinking About My Baby" is a Motown song written by Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong, and Janie Bradford. The song was first recorded by The Temptations as a track on their 1966 album Gettin' R...

Words by: Gail Nobles Keyboard electric piano, brass, and strings by: Gail Nobles features music created using Groovepad. Available on the App Store, https://apps.apple.com/app/id1454398991 Photos: Wikipedia/Public Domain Hello! I'm Gail Nobles. Welcome to Spoken In Words. Today's topic: The Memorial Song. I think about the song by Diana Ross Missing You recorded for her 1984 album swept away. The...

Podcast by: Gail Nobles Background Vocals: Gail Nobles Keyboard Horn and strings by: Gail Nobles Features music created using Groovepad. Available on the App Store, https://apps.apple.com/app/id1454398991 As we walk down memory lane, we can see Dionne Warwick inducted into The Hollywood Walk Of Fame, The Grammy Hall of Fame, The R&B Music Hall of Fame, and The Apollo Theater Walk of Fame. Three of...