The Kuumba Singers of Harvard College & Bobby McFerrin perform Hold On in Leipzig, Germany. This gospel song was written by Rev. Cleophus Robinson Jr., and first recorded on his 1980 album Consolation.
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Tag: Throwback Thursday
1/9/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Aretha Franklin – Ever Changing Times ft. Michael McDonald
In 1992, Ever Changing Times was re-recorded by the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin for her thirty-sixth studio album What You Is What You Sweat with Michael McDonald having featured vocals. Continue reading
1/2/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Luther Vandross – Here And Now (Live from the Royal Albert Hall)
Here and Now (1989) by music icon Luther Vandross, is from the compilation album The Best of Luther Vandross… The Best of Love. The song became Vandross’ fifth single to peak at No. 1 on the Hot Black Singles, and his first single to chart in the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 6. Continue reading
12/19/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Chris Brown – This Christmas
Christopher Maurice Brown known as Chris Brown is a Pop artist, songwriter, dancer and actor. A pop and hip hop influenced R&B musician who works in a variety of genres.
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12/12/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY- DIVA ALERT: Patti LaBelle – O Holy Night
The one and only Patti Labelle sings Oh Holy Night. Continue reading
12/5/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY HOLIDAY GREETINGS: Frosty the Snowman
Frosty the Snowman (1969) is an animated Christmas television special based on the Walter E. Rollins and Steve Nelson song of the same name. It featured the voices of comedians Jimmy Durante (in his final film role) as the film’s narrator, Billy De Wolfe as Professor Hinkle, and Jackie Vernon as Frosty. Continue reading
11/21/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Lisa Fischer- How Can I Ease The Pain
How Can I Ease the Pain is a song by Lisa Fischer, from her album So Intense. Continue reading
11/7/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Quincy Jones feat. Tamia – You Put A Move On My Heart
Tamia Marilyn Washington Hill, a R&B artist and songwriter. was born and raised in Windsor, Ontario. In 1994, after signing a development deal with Warner Bros. Records, she was asked by producer Quincy Jones to appear on his album Q’s Jook Joint, earning her Grammy Award nominations for their collaboration on You Put Move On My Heart and Slow Jam. O&A NYC continues its weeklong homage to music legend Quincy Jones. Continue reading
10/24/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Rihannna – Disturbia
Disturbia is by Pop artist Rihanna for Good Girl Gone Bad:Reloaded,a re-release of her third studio album Good Girl Gone Bad:Reloaded . It was written by Andre Merritt, Chris Brown, Brian Kennedy and Rob. A, with the production of the song helmed by Kennedy. Continue reading
9/26/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Michael McDonald – I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)
Michael McDonald was born in St Louis, Missouri. As soon as he realized his musical abilities he sought out to play in local bands in the St Louis area until he was convinced to move. Continue reading
