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Do it Like Mama: Simtec and Wylie give us a cut that makes me want to break out my hotpants.
Simtec (Simmons) and Wylie (Dixon) were a homegrown Sam & Dave styled duo on Syl Johnson’s Shama label when this scorcher came out in 1970. Both Simtec and Wylie had scuffled about on the Chicago Scene in a variety of acts before this release: Simtec actually put out a track in 1967 on tiny Maurci Records credited to “Simtec Simmons [...]Collected in ayanacontreras's videos Jun 14, 2011 -
Chuck Bernard: Soul Survivor
Chuck Bernard (above, 1966) was a St. Louis Born and Bred vocalist who was able to lay down a series of cuts with a ton of great songwriting teams that kicked around Chicago during his time here (among them the legendary Bridges-Knight-Eaton).Collected in ayanacontreras's videos Feb 23, 2011 -
Just Because I Really Love You: evolution of a groove.
Below is a record of his that I’ve been getting into lately, “Just Because I Really Love You” by Jerry Butler, circa 1969. This cut is super smooth and a great example of Jerry’s work on Chicago’s own Mercury Records with Philly greats like Thom Bell and Gamble & Huff (especially the cheeky background vocal [...]Collected in ayanacontreras's videos Jan 27, 2011 -
Different Strokes: chicago grit and soul.
you know you love it. Syl Johnson was a staple at local clubs here in Chicago in the 60s and 70s and this record can still get a crowd moving. This song is famous, arguably, because it’s been sampled so many times; but it is actually the follow up to Syl’s Monster-of-a-hit from 1967, “Sock it [...]Collected in ayanacontreras's videos Jan 27, 2011 -
The Ice Man Cometh.
Here’s a follow up to yesterday’s Jerry “The Ice Man” Butler post. Below, 1969′s “Walking Around in Teardrops”.Collected in ayanacontreras's videos Sep 27, 2010 -
Windy City: Hey it’s (not) over.
First off, I LOVE this record. A little back story: “Hey, It’s Over” by Windy City is a record that came out in 1974 on local Innovation II records, later issued on Warner Bros.Collected in ayanacontreras's videos Sep 25, 2010 -
Get down! three chances to be a part of the movement…
Join DJ Ayana and selected friends and celebrate the music that moves us! Brown Sugar Soul: This Thursday 6:00pm-8:00pm Where: Brown Sugar Bakery Address: 328 E 75th St Chicago, IL Map Cost: Free-Fifty Music spun on wax.Collected in ayanacontreras's videos Aug 4, 2010 -
Nolan Chance and the Beach: i’ll never forget you.
(photos: Labor Day 1936 at 31st Street Beach, Chicago) found at bvikkivintage I love “I’ll Never Forget You” by Nolan Chance. Released here in Chicago in 1969, it’s creation was a collaboration between Curtis Mayfield, Donny Hathaway, and Leroy Hutson (arguably the patron saints of Chicago Soul for the decade that was to come).Collected in ayanacontreras's videos Aug 1, 2010 -
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Gone Away: a one-two-three chicago-bred punch of soul
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Woman of the Ghetto: marlena shaw dealing the cold truth
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Summertime and Billy Stewart: Fruitful and Fleeting
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ayanacontreras Simtec (Simmons) and Wylie (Dixon) were a homegrown Sam & Dave styled duo on Syl Johnson’s Shama label when this scorcher came out in 1970. Both Simtec and Wylie had scuffled about on the Chicago Scene in a variety of acts before this release: Simtec actually put out a track in 1967 on tiny Maurci Records credited to “Simtec Simmons [...] Read More
Jun 14, 2011