Name That Tune?

Anyone know what this tasty vocal sample is, or what tune it is originally from? The female vocal I am talking about, not the rap!

Alfonzo Hunter - Just The Way (Playas Play) 1996

Classic from 1996, big bassline

Gladys Knight & The Pips

One of my favourite soul vocalists...

The Flamingos I Only Have Eyes For You (1959)

Going way way back here with this one. Real soul music from 1959...Sampled by The Fugees..

Adeva Beautiful Love (Cooltempo) 1989

Superb soul tune from Adeva. Beautiful.

Zhane Crush (Motown) 1997

Wonderful stuff.

Rene & Angela I'll Be Good 1985

Great 1980's soul. Never get tired of the classics.

Jaki Graham Heaven Knows 1985

Original version of 'Heaven Knows' from UK singer Jaki Graham. This was covered by the magnificent Lalah Hathaway in 1990. Not sure which I prefer, there's not a lot in it..

The Charmels As Long As I've Got You

Wicked soul tune sampled by Wu Tang Clan.

Jah Screechy Walk and Skank

Love this. UK people will remember the SL2 version of this 'On A Ragga Tip'

Jill Scott Cross My Mind

Jill Scott!

Sade Somebody Already Broke My Heart (Sony) 2000

Sade with another classic taken from Lovers Rock in 2000

Isaac Hayes RIP

Saddened to hear that Isaac Hayes has died. A 70's soul genius much sampled and appreciated by the hip hop community and the world for his amazing music. A sad day. RIP Isaac, thanks for the music you left us.




Isaac Hayes Walk On By



Isaac Hayes Ike's Mood



Issac Hayes Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalymystic



Isaac Hayes Bumpy's Lament



Isaac Hayes Shaft



Isaac Hayes They Long To Be Close To You

RIP Bernie Mac

October 5, 1957 – August 9, 2008

Sad to hear that US comedian Bernie Mac has passed away. Very funny man, he'll be missed. Rest In Peace Bernie.

Gwen Guthrie Save Your Love For Me (Polydor) 1986

As requested, the late great Gwen Guthrie with 'Save Your Love For Me' This was a B Side track on the 'Outside In The Rain' 12" This one's for you Kelly.

Gwen Guthrie Save Your Love For Me

Faze-O Riding High

Wicked mellow vibes from Faze-O. Sampled by Fresh 4 on Wishing On A Star amongst others. Listen and you'll see why, or hear why...

Joyce Sims All and All (Live)

It DOES NOT get any better than this. If anyone tells you it does - don't believe them!

Minnie Riperton Reasons

The late Minnie Riperton with a funky cut from her classic 'Perfect Angel' LP.

Kem Heaven (Album II) (Motown) 2005

This guy is amazing. Real soul music on the Motown label. I cannot believe I've been sleeping on these albums! This is only one track from them, I could have picked another ten. Thanks for Dean Jay for putting me on to these. If anyone likes soulful house music, you need to check his podcast out - it's exceptional. CLICK HERE

Kem Heaven

Chante Moore Love's Taken Over Quiet Storm Version-Long (MCA) 1992

The Quiet storm version of classic Love's Taken Over. Take a few minute to relax...

Chante Moore Love's Taken Over (Quiet Storm Version)