Tribute Mondays: Little Eva

Eva Narcissus Boyd (June 29, 1943 – April 10, 2003) 

One of the many Artist from the Sixties that got ripped off and ended up living on Welfare; Little Eva, was branded as a Dance Craze Singer after her first hit, limiting her Catalog of songs. Without proper Promotion or potential hits a great voice was silenced; we thank you for your contribution Miss Boyd, you are Appreciated. Please take a listen here, hope it's a fun Monday: Keep your hands of my baby , Making with the Magilla , Let's Turkey Trot , Swinging on a star (with Big Dee Erwin) and The Locomotion

     

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Eva

Background information
Birth name	Eva Narcissus Boyd
Born	June 29, 1943 Kinston, North Carolina,United States
Died	April 10, 2003 (aged 59)
Genres	Pop, R&B
Occupations	Singer
Years active	1962–2001 (singer)
Labels	Dimension Records,Collectables Records, Amy Records, Verve Records, Spring Records, Malibu Records
Associated acts	Carole King, Gerry Goffin,Don Kirshner

Ray Parker Jr.

Ray Erskine Parker, Jr. (born May 1, 1954) 

      The Highly regarded guitarist and Singer Songwriter, Ray Parker Jr. added creativity to any project he was  attached to; along with his band Raydio and as a solo Artist he released some note worthy tracks including the monster "Ghostbusters". Please take a listen here and enjoy your Sunday: Jack & Jill (Raydio) , You can't change that (Raydio) , A woman needs love (Raydio) , The Other Woman , I still can't get over loving you and Ghostbusters 

  
  
 


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/w iki/Ray_Parker_Jr.

Background information
Birth name	Ray Erskine Parker, Jr.
Born	May 1, 1954 (age 58)
Origin	Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres	R&B, jazz-fusion, funk, soul
Occupations	Guitarist, singer, songwriter,record producer, composer
Instruments	Guitar, piano, vocals
Years active	1973–present
Labels	Arista, Geffen, MCA
Associated acts	Raydio Jerry Knight Barry White

Jazz Greats: Count Bassie

William "Count" Basie (August 21, 1904 – April 26, 1984) 

     The Man, Count Bassie, Jazz Great Extraordinaire has really worked hard for his place in history by Producing quality compositions infused by innovation; being the first to do many things. Have a Soothing Saturday and please take a listen here: One O'clock jump , April in Paris , Sweet Georgia Brown , Evenin' , Oh, lady be good , Shoe shine boy , Boogie Woogie and Every day (I have the blues) ft. Joe Williams

  
  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Count_bassie

Background information
Birth name	William James Basie
Born	August 21, 1904 Red Bank, New Jersey, United States
Died	April 26, 1984 (aged 79) Hollywood, Florida, United States
Genres	Jazz, Swing, big band, piano blues
Occupations	Musician, bandleader,composer
Instruments	Piano, organ
Years active	1924–1984

The Duos: Ashford & Simpson

Nickolas Ashford (May 4, 1942 – August 22, 2011) and Valerie Simpson (born August 26, 1946) 



Source of image: https://www.discogs.com/artist/15875-Ashford-Simpson/image/SW1hZ2U6ODQ1NjY5MDY=

      Ashford & Simpson has written so many hit songs that their singing career is almost eclipsed by their songwriting. They have written for Marvin Gaye, The Fifth Dimension, Aretha Franklin, Tammi Terrell, Diana Ross, Ray Charles and even Smokey Robinson and The miracles to name a few. Their excellent production skills and vocal Capabilities are legendary; please take a listen here and have a fun-filled Weekend: Don't cost you nothing , Is it still good for ya , It seems to hang on , Street corner , Found a cure and Solid as a rock

  
  
  

Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashford_and_Simpson

Basic Information
Origin	New York City, United States
Genres	R&B, soul, pop, disco, gospel
Instruments	piano
Years active	1964–2011
Labels	Motown, Warner Bros., Capitol
Associated acts	Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Luther Vandross

Reggae Thursdays: Jimmy Riley

Jimmy Riley (born Martin James Norman Riley, 22 May 1954)  

Image Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/182199-Jimmy-Riley

One of the Great voices in Jamaican Music, Jimmy Riley has kept on producing Quality work, thou short of the accolades he deserves. He as been active for over forty years and doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Happy Reggae Thursday and please take a listen here: Everyday is just a holiday (with The Sensations) , Those guys (with The Sensations ) , Watch the sound (with The Uniques) , My conversation (The Uniques) , Tell the youths the truth , Nyah Bingi , Clean up the streets , My Woman's Love , We're gonna make it , Give me some more and Love and Devotion

  
 

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Riley

Background information
Birth name	Martin James Norman Riley
Born	22 May 1954 (age 58)
Origin	Kingston, Jamaica
Genres	Ska, rocksteady, reggae
Instruments	Vocalist, Producer
Years active	Mid-1960s–present
Associated acts	The Sensations, The Uniques

Girl Groups: The Chiffons

The Chiffons
Members: Judy Craig, Patricia Bennett, Barbara Lee and Sylvia Peterson

Image Source : https://www.discogs.com/artist/280866-The-Chiffons?srsltid=AfmBOooJw3A5G89c56DKAe16rTw0HFlfQ9-1fq5zy6rup36vYNhg1M3d

One of the excellent Girl Groups from the Golden Era of that Genre, The Chiffons, had Really tight harmonies and beautiful melodies. Their hits thou few are memorable; please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: One fine day , Sweet talkin' guy , My Block (as Four Pennies) , and He's so fine

  
  


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chiffons

Background information
Origin	The Bronx, New York, United States
Years active	1960–present
Labels	Laurie Records
Members
Judy Craig
Past members
Patricia Bennett Barbara Lee (deceased) Sylvia Peterson Connie Harvey