soul funk

: Music Lovers ：🇺🇸Miss you much

2023/6/13

1984, Rhythm Nation 1814 - Janet Jackson, songwriter：Terry Lewis , James Harris III, at that time , when i saw her performance, i felt it was a new dance pop🎵 with her previous work（Control）and this album, she made her popularity definitive, japanese female artists also imitated her and performed with headsets on, 70'〜☘️she was four years old when her brothers released this hit （ABC）, the cute youngest girl became a lady who dance so cool❗

: Music Lovers ：🇺🇸What's Love got to Do with It

2023/5/30

1984, Private Dancer- Tina Turner, songwriter：Terry Britten , Graham Lyle , she overcame various hardships in her private life and also revived , 60' 〜70'〜, during her time as a soul duo（Ike ＆Tina） , she was active on numerous stages ,　her cover of the song （Proud Mary- Creedence Clearwater Revival）　brought great success, she suffered from her husband's violence in her private life , 74'〜78' , this time is her hardest time and , she decided to divorce, 84' it was beautiful comeback, she was the Best soul-rock singer , and she also captivated the audiences as a pop -soul Dancer ...

: 🇺🇸　Kiss

2023/3/22

1986, Parade- Prince , songwriter：Prince, his falsetto voice and guitar sound is amazing 🎵 originally, it seems to be a song provided to them （Mazarati）, their arrangement gave him a hint, he didn't make it an offer song , he made it his own, his own demo tape seems to have been the blues version, he made it sound funky🎵 arranger ：David Z , recorded with minimal instruments , カッティングギターと、プリンスのファルセットボイスとの絡みが、実にファンキーです。元は、Mazaratiへの提供曲だった様ですが、彼らのファンキーな音作りを聞いて、ブルースバ−ジョンからファンキーなサウンドに作り変えて、自身のアルバムに入れたようです。最小限の楽器で、このグルーブ❗ さすが、プリンスです❗🐬

: 🇺🇸　Reach out I'll be there

2022/12/27

1966, Four Tops Live- THE Four Tops , songwriter：Holland- Dozier- Holland, they are a trio of songwriters, the sound of horse hooves was impressive, 🎤lead-vocal, Levi Stubbs , his powerful voice gave lonely people power❗ Bob Dylan, different fields, he learned from Dylan's singing technique, this song has been sung as Motown Classics （Stevie , Supremes ,〜）モ−タウン　クラシックとして、歌い継がれている名曲です🎵🐬

: 🇺🇸　Cold Sweat

2022/11/14

1967, Cold Sweat- James Brown , that funky rhythm is amazing, drums and horn is good❗ 🥁　Clyde Stubblefield , on stage, he played the drums while observing front man's （J.Brown）every move, and played with variations, tempo, break and dynamics , his drumming had a great influence on later generations （hip-hop） he is great drummer. ステージでの彼は、J.Brownの動きを見ながら、ドラムを叩いた。テンポやブレイクなどを、彼の動きをみてバリエーションをつけた。🎵

: 🇺🇸　What's Going on

2022/10/12

1986, True Colors- Cyndi Lauper, 71' Marvin Gaye , needless to say, it's a famous soul-R＆B song 🎵 she respects him, she sings beautifully with synth sounds in the background, her expressive power as a singer is rich❗ i love her singing voice🎵🐬 このソウルの名曲を、シンセサウンドをバックに、見事に歌い上げる彼女の表現力は、凄いです❗

: 🇺🇸　Gett off

2022/9/15

1991, Diamonds and Pearls- Prince ＆The new PowerGenerations, Eric Leeds , his playing flute is also exotic and good🎵 constant drumming and break- drum from beginning to end is also a good feeling , 🎸　prince , his playing as a guitarist is also sensual and superb🎵 Even thought it's Hip-hop style , it's amazing how Prince-ness is still there🎵❗🐬 ヒップホップ調でも、プリンスらしさが、失われていないです🎵　官能的で素敵な曲です🎵 tonight you're a star〜

: 🇺🇸　I can't turn you loose

2022/8/23

1965, （single）1967,Live in Europe- Otis Redding, Bass-Donald duck Dunn , it's simple, but it feels like a good groove❗ 🎺- Wayne Jackson , he is a great trumpeter who enlivens the lead role🎵 〜　it's a good live album satisfaction- Stones , Day tripper- Beatles , their songs get funky too 🎵 🎤Otis❗ japanese soul musician have great respect for him 🎵🐬

: 🇺🇸　Jungle Boogie

2022/7/8

1973, Wild and Peaceful- Kool ＆ The Gang , it's a hit song about 10 years after the Band was formed, while repeating member changes, each time , it brought out a funky sound to the world🎵 they have been active for a long time they are a great soul Band🎵 jungle boogie🎵（with the boogie）（uh- huh ）🎵　　chime in , chanting, It's Cool❗

: 🇺🇸　Treasure

2022/5/30

2012, Unorthodox Jukebox- Bruno Mars , good 🎸guitar and bass🎵 the choreography in the MV is amazing❗ this song is encouraging boogies❗ his dance moves are really sharp❗

: 🇺🇸　Under the Boardwalk

2022/5/26

1964, Under the Boardwalk- The Drifters , songwriter：Arthur Resnick , Kenny young, i like this song🎵 a place where lovers have good time🧋🥤🎵 the lyrics were a bit racy and modified, this song is covered by Stones🎤🎸（12 ✕ 5）, 〜 and japanese artists too 🎵　by 憂歌団（yukadan）, it's my favorite blues band 🎵🎸🐬 it's a song of youth that makes you fell excited🎵🏖️

: 🇺🇸　Living in America

2022/4/26

1985, Original Motion picture soundtrack- James Brown , songwriter：Dan Hartman , Charlie Midnight, movie- Rocky Ⅳ, 🎺🎷　The Uptown Horns, the horn section of this back is coolest🎵❗trombone- Bob Funk , How is this trombone❗🎵　his performance is good🎵❗🐬