Posts Tagged ‘soul

09
Apr
13

A lovely end to a testing day…..

By Chipsticks 117 Comments
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After today, depressing and all a read as it was, maybe Charles Pierce was right: President Obama “should have run for president of a better country than this”.

But, there’s always hope:

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(Almost the) Full concert:

09
Apr
13

“Rather than Hail to the Chief, we’re going with that…”

By Chipsticks 143 Comments
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Full introduction:

09
Apr
13

Heads Up: It’s Memphis Soul Time

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Live streaming

6:55: The President and First Lady host a concert celebrating Memphis Soul music as part of their “In Performance at the White House” series

White House live * CBS

09
Apr
13

Soulsville, USA: The Workshop

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Sam Moore, of the legendary group called Sam and Dave, and Mavis Staples, of the Staple Singers, enjoy a light moment during the Memphis Soul Workshop in the State Dining Room of the White House. Mavis had mentioned that it was easy to transition to soul music from gospel music by substituting ‘baby’ for ‘Jesus’.

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Next up:

7:30: The President and First Lady host a concert celebrating Memphis Soul music as part of their “In Performance at the White House” series

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Justin Timberlake congratulates Sam Moore after he performed “Soul Man”

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