The David Nathan Archives: Celebrating Dionne Warwick!
From my archives, I am joyful to present a reprise of audio interviews I've conducted with the iconic Dionne Warwick, in celebration of her 84th ...
In Soulful Remembrance: Cissy Houston (September 30, 1933-October 7, 2024)
Unquestionably one of the greatest 'voices' in contemporary music, Emily 'Cissy' Houston (nee Drinkard) ascended on Monday, October 7th 2024 with an incredible musical legacy ...
Digital Soul Spotlight: JUDY CLAY
JUDY CLAY: GREATEST LOVE (ATLANTIC & STAX RECORDINGS) A deep soul songstress of the first order, Judy Clay may best be remembered by the record-buying ...
Digital Soul Spotlight: LOU JOHNSON
LOU JOHNSON: Soul Legend - Digital Album Of All His Big Top/Big Hill Recordings Renowned for his original recordings of songs written by Burt Bacharach ...
#70 – Aretha’s ‘Prayer’
August 1968, London As noted in post #63, Aretha Franklin has performed in Britain for the first time in May to rapturous reviews and glorious ...
’70s Soul Divas on Spotify
A handpicked compilation of hits and hidden gems by some of the greatest female soul singers of the '70s....
#56 – “I’ll Never Forget 1967!”
December 1967, London What a year 1967 has turned out to be! Reflecting on how soul music has morphed from bringing me comfort, joy and ...
#16 – “Ar-eth-a Franklin!”
August 1965, Littlehampton, England I’m now ‘in’ with ‘in crowd’ of young Brits whose love of American R&B artists is expressed through fan clubs created ...
#13 – “At The Airport With Flowers…”
June 1965, London I’m excited and nervous! I’m taking the day off school to go to meet Nina, her husband/manager Andy Stroud and their 4 ...
