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LISA MARSHALL’S TOP 10: “Got the Rhythm in my Blues” Videos – OUTRODUCTION

I just want to say thank you to Lisa Marshall once again.  Hope you’ve enjoyed Lisa Marshall’s TOP 10:   “Got the Rhythm in my Blues” Videos.  If you didn’t get to see them all go back and watch them and check out her January 2010 popolio pop quiz, too!  Sometimes, down-and-dirty, fly-by-night organic creation ain’t too shabby.  I normally provide »

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LISA MARSHALL’S TOP 10: “Got the Rhythm in my Blues” Videos – 1. Tina Turner “River Deep – Mountain High”

LISA MARSHALL’S TOP 10: “Got the Rhythm in my Blues” Videos We’re a little late with the conclusion of Lisa Marshall’s countdown.  As I’ve previously stated, I didn’t have a February 2010 guest contributor for  the MY TOP 10 feature and Lisa Marshall was gracious enough to jump in.  She seems to have multiple shows on a weekly basis »

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LISA MARSHALL’S TOP 10: “Got the Rhythm in my Blues” Videos – 2. The Staple Singers “When Will We Be Paid”

LISA MARSHALL’S TOP 10: “Got the Rhythm in my Blues” Videos 2. The Staple Singers “When Will We Be Paid” I simply cannot watch this woman without crying and with Pops and her sisters??  Forget about it!  I think it’s the experience I had seeing her solo with an organist paying tribute to Mahalia Jackson.  It was one of the »

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LISA MARSHALL’S TOP 10: “Got the Rhythm in my Blues” Videos – 3. Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway “Baby I Love You”

LISA MARSHALL’S TOP 10: “Got the Rhythm in my Blues” Videos 3. Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway  “Baby I Love You” Together and separately these voices melt butter!  What I find interesting about this particular video is the arrangement of this song.  It’s a country, gospel-feel.  The first time I heard this song, Aretha sang it.  Just »

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LISA MARSHALL’S TOP 10: “Got the Rhythm in my Blues” Videos – 4. Janis Joplin “Get It While You Can”

LISA MARSHALL’S TOP 10: “Got the Rhythm in my Blues” Videos 4. Janis Joplin “Get It While You Can” I simply must include this song!  I love this song for one and Janis is one of my faves.  Love her spirit; her fire!  This song speaks for itself…Get it While You Can!  This is the song I »

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SOCE, THE ELEMENTAL WIZARD’S TOP 10: Analog Videos – INTRODUCTION

Out hip hopper, Soce, the Elemental Wizard, and popolio go way back.  Okay, as far back as 2009.  We featured him in a pop quiz  last March, showcased one of his videos in April, and he even donated CDs (and other items) for the goodie boxes we gave away at our One Year Anniverary Mixer in September.  So, we’re [...]

Lisa Marshall pop quiz 2.0 – Austin

Name:  Lisa Marshall
Genre:  Soul/R&B
Forthcoming Release:  Simple EP
Release Date:  January 2010 (Self-Released through Honeysuckle Records)
This, That, or the Other 

These are hard. …
 
1. Straight-Up Funk or Down-and-Dirty Punk? Can I say Soul?
2. Lyrics or Beats? Lyrics
3. Fan-Favorite or Critics’ Darling? Fan-Favorite
4. Closed Fist or Open Hand? Open Hand
5. Wall Flower, Life of the Party, or Dancing Your @$$ off? Life [...]

popolio podcast: Interview with JADA

freddie beat speaks to up-and-coming Boston-based pop/R&B girl group, JADA — made up of April, Elle, Lauren, and Jacyn.
They discuss their sound, the singles, their first video, the upcoming debut release, girl groups, meeting En Vogue, opening for Boyz II Men, knowing Jojo, being Boston artists, and more.
Song snippets included in the show are “American Cowboy” and “Break [...]