Nick and Valerie describe their years as songwriters with Motown, and the moment when they asked Berry Gordy for a "divorce," so they could become artists themselves. nbsp;It turned out to be the best of both worlds, as they would frequently return to

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The music of Bill Withers can definitely speak for itself as a timeless collection of songs, perfect for 1971 with it's mix of gritty southern R#38;B, introspective and politically charged lyrics, and even a touch of Woodstock hippie vibes. nbsp; But his

Strangely enough, two things happened to Fats after he died: he essentially disappeared from our culture's memory for over 30 years, and when he was talked about, it centered around his clowning and humor, which was sorely misunderstood. Despite his untim

The legendary track "Cupid" kicks off our second Sam Cooke feature.nbsp;nbsp; As soon as you hear his voice,nbsp; it's undeniable that this is what Sam Cooke was born to do.nbsp; His brother, LC Cooke, talks here about the moment Sam knew that he was goin

Our second Miles Davis segment begins with legendary saxophonist Jackie McLean and Kind of Blue drummer Jimmy Cobb talking about the sound Miles was after with his 1959 sextet at the first Kind of Blue recording session on March 2, 1959.nbsp; Herbie Hanco

As introduced by the host, Jeff Foxx, Philly International's biggest hits were filled with lush strings and beautiful horns from their house orchestra, MFSB.nbsp; Gamble #38; Huff recall what they remember about the arrangements, and call out many of the

For part 2, Ashford and Simpson discuss how they first got introduced at Motown.nbsp;nbsp; They almost ran out before the meeting started, so thank got they stuck around.nbsp;nbsp; This piece includes bits of Nickolas and Valerie's own performances of "Ai

Our Black History Month feature for Saturdays will be bluesman Buddy Guy in his own words and music. Buddy Guy's own comments come from an exclusive interview session, and include many recollections and insights that will heard on your station for the fir

Every Friday in February, find out why Bill Withers is just as he is.nbsp; In a rare interview, Bill discusses his career as a groundbreaking singer/songwriter.nbsp; He mostly focuses on his 1971 debut "Just as I am" - a classic album that features hits l