8/14/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: After 7 – Ready or Not

Ready or Not is performed by R&B male – group After 7, issued as the third single from the group’s eponymous debut album.In 1990, the song became the first #1 R&B single for the group. Continue reading

7/24/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Sweet Dreams – Sr. Tom Jones, Will.I.Am, Olly Murs, and Jennifer Hudson (The Voice UK 2019)

Watch the performances of The Voice UK 2019 coaches, Sr. Tom Jones, Will.I.Am, Olly Murs, and Jennifer Hudson together. To open the show, they sing “Sweet Dreams” of Eurythmics. The production is so cool that it’s like watching a video clip. Continue reading

7/3/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Marvin Gaye – American National Anthem

Marvin Gaye, The Prince of Motown brought attention to the NBA and helped boost its image. Gaye pioneered singing the national anthem, the Star Spangled Banner, in own rendition during the 1983 NBA All-Star Game Continue reading

6/26/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Oran Juice Jones – The Rain

The Rain is by  R&B artist Oran Juice Jones, released from his debut album, Juice.The song’s lyrics involve a man confronting his lover regarding her infidelity. Continue reading

6/19/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY SPECIAL: The S.O.S. Band – Just Be Good To Me

Just Be Good To Me by The S.O.S. Band was released in 1983 as the lead single from their album On The Rise. The song was written and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. 

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6/12/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Sly and The Family Stone – If You Want To Me Stay(Live)

If You Want Me To Stay is a 1973 hit single by Sly and The Family Stone, from their album Fresh. Continue reading

5/22/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Love Unlimited – Walkin’ In The Rain With The One I Love

Walkin’ in the Rain with the One I Love (1972) was an R&B single performed by the soul trio Love Unlimited, a studio group created by singer/producer Barry White.

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5/15/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Aaron Hall – I Miss U

I Miss You is  by  R&B artist Aaron Hall, issued as the fourth single from his solo debut album The Truth.The song is his biggest hit to date on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #14 in 1994.The song was made in honor of his first child who died during birth. Continue reading

5/8/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY- MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL: I’ll Always Love My Mama- The Intruders

I’ll Always Love My Mama is a 1973 single by the Philly soul group The Intruders. Released from their album Save the Children, the single is a song commonly played on Mother’s Day. Continue reading