Explore " motown records" with insightful episodes like "January 12th This Day in History", "Ep99 There's Something About Eisenhower w/ John Rubinstein! (Broadway!)", "Tommy Chong", "Carrie McDowell Says "Uh Uh, No No Casual Sex"" and "Nate Watts" from podcasts like ""LISTEN: This Day In History", "Thrash 'n Treasure", "Cannabis Man", "CHOONS" and "Dunlop Presents Bass Freq's"" and more!
Today in history:
All in the Family Debuts.
Motown Records founded.
Namath leads the Jets over the Colts.
First public museum organized.
Amos and Andy debuts as Sam and Henry.
U.S. and Mexico sign Treaty of Limits.
Hattie Caraway elected to Senate.
Henry Ford sets landspeed record.
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Leave your cheese to sour, because we're joined by the legendary Prince-turned-President of Broadway- Mr. John Rubinstein! (Say what?! *faints*) This week, the OG Pippin ventures into the torture chamber as we hunt Ghost's album Prequelle- before hopping on the right track so Spencer can go on his first journey with Pippin- the much-beloved Broadway hit!
Plus, we chat Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground, the Friends finale, lose our heads over Angel, inspiring our past guests, acting vs oratory, acting/directing signatures- and heaps more in this increeeedible episode!
(John is smarter than us all and isn't on social media)
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Strap in, stoners. This anniversary episode is a doobie. If there was a Mount Rushmore of cannabis influencers, Tommy Chong would be on it. The legendary comedian, actor and musician talks with Don about cannabis activism over the decades. He shares some amazing stories about undercover cops, how prison allowed him to find enlightenment and the golden key to unlocking a better future. Plus several 4/20 events coming up on the Illinois News Joint Wrap and activists use the elevated holiday to send President Biden a message that it's high time to legalize weed!
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In June of 1987, 24 year-old Carrie McDowell—the second white female artist signed to Motown Records—walked the stage of the legendary music show "Soul Train," and rocked the house with a performance of her first and only single, the controversial "Uh Uh No No Casual Sex." For McDowell, it was no daunting task, as she was already a seasoned entertainer by then.
Born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, Carrie was a musical child prodigy destined to sing. At age 3, she could carry a note and embody the feelings of classic melodies from Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. By the time she was 10, Carrie went from showcasing her talent at local venues to dazzling the Vegas crowds alongside Liberace, George Burns, and comedy duo Rowan & Martin, and drawing standing ovations at the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.
After her parents' divorce and poor management curtailed her early career, Carrie got her second wind by experimenting with musical styles, and embracing new opportunities with legendary Motown producer Willie Hutch, who introduced her to a song that, despite its lyrics, was part of a serious conversation society was having in the late 80s.
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Host and Producer: Diego Martinez
Executive Producer: Nicholas "NickFresh" Puzo
Audio Engineer: Adam Fogel
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Becoming part of music history takes talent, no doubt. But being in the right place at the right time also plays its own part, and prolific bassist Nate Watts has a perfect score on both counts. He grew up next door to Motown Studios in its heyday, watching the one-and-only James Jamerson walk to work from his window. This proximity to musical greatness and inherent musical gifts of his own lead to an amazing career backing up some of the biggest names in soul, R&B, and funk—and he’s been Steve Wonder's bass player ever since playing on 1976's Songs in the Key of Life. On this week’s episode, Nate speaks with host Josh Paul and shares many stories about his career, the artists and songs he's played on, and what his gear preferences are along with sage advice about surviving in the business.
Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I’m your host Tim Landes.
My guest on this episode is one of the busiest people in the Tulsa music scene. Rapper Steph Simon didn’t even let the COVID-19 pandemic slow him down.
In the last two months he’s been involved in two album releases. First there’s Fire In Little Africa, which features 60 artists on 21 tracks, most the artists are from Tulsa, and it’s mostly the artists way of talking about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The project was picked up by Motown Records and Steph was in New York City promoting the new album when we talked over Zoom on July 13.
The album debuted to critical acclaim, and it’s lead singles “Shining” and “Elevator” quickly climbed the streaming charts. Listening to Steph talk about making the album gave me chills. From the recording process at Greenwood Cultural Center to inside the mansion of the late Tate Brady, who helped orchestrate the race massacre, to wrapping up the recording sessions the day the world stopped, it’s an incredible story.
Then there’s Steph’s sixth studio album, Diamonds from the Tisdale, which dropped June 14. It’s another personal effort from the Tulsa-born and raised rapper, with many of the songs helping form his biography. The album is released under his and former NFL player Felix Jones label “Skyline Star Records.” Steph talks about how he’s balanced the two worlds when it comes to releasing on a major label versus his own.
One of my favorite tracks on the new album is “Skate Town,” and I was excited to hear the back story. I asked Steph if we could share it as the playout song, and he agreed, so after hearing us talk about it, make sure you give it a listen. There’s also a great video that is linked in the show notes.
I’ve watched Steph perform numerous times over the years and have always admired his style of rapping, so I was excited to get the opportunity to finally learn more about him, including the artists that inspired and motivated him. I could definitely hear the Biggie Smalls sound, but his main inspiration surprised me until he described it and now every time I listen to his music, I can’t help but hear the influence.
This fall, he’ll get the chance to be a hip-hop educator at McLain. We shared an article about the program last August, but the pandemic forced a delayed start to in-person classes till this fall. As you’ll hear, Steph is super excited about being a teacher and helping create creative pathways for the students.
When he’s not rapping or teaching, he’s helping book and promote shows like the recent World Culture Music Festival and the upcoming Curren$y show at Cain’s Ballroom on Aug. 20.
You can catch Steph and the rest of Fire In Little Africa when they open for Lil Baby at the BOK Center on Aug. 6.
I could have talked to Steph for hours, but like I said he’s a busy man. I had a great time getting to know him and it only made me respect and admire him even more. We’re lucky to have him making music here in Tulsa.
OK, let’s get this going.
This is Tulsa Talks with Steph Simon.
Alright, lace up those skates and get ready to roll. From Steph’s new album “Diamonds from the Tisdale,” here is “Skate Town.”
In this episode, New York Times Bestselling author Amy Harmon, sits down with Emmy B to discuss her most recent release, "The Songbook of Benny Lament."
Set in the 1960s, east coast music scene- the story of Benny Lament and Ester Mine will give readers a look at the history of the 60s music and racial madness that they'll hold on to for a long time. Music, mobsters, boxing, segregation, and invisible lines only add to the depth of this story of family love, family protection, and family by love and choice.
Connect with author Amy Harmon:
website: https://www.authoramyharmon.com/
Instagram: @amy.harmon2
The 1993 Contract Killings Of Former Motown Record Producer Lawrence Horn's Ex-Wife And His Severely Disabled 8-Year-Old Son
**KD IS NO LONGER WITH ORBITAL JIGSAW OR BLUBRRY**
On March 3, 1993, an intruder broke into the home of Millie Horn and murder her, her severely disabled 8 year old son, Trevor, and his nurse. Before long, investigators began to uncover a plot hatched by Millie’s ex-husband, former Motown producer and sound engineer, Lawrence Horn, Trevor’s father, to eliminate them so he could become the sole beneficiary of Trevor’s $1.7 million settlement for a malpractice lawsuit that caused his disabilities - quadriplegia, cerebral palsy, and brain damage. Listen to hear the details of how a hitman learned to to become a professional from a book entitled “Hitman: A Technical Manual for Independent Contractors” in order to carry out the killings.
SOURCES:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/local/longterm/library/montgom/hitmen/horn.htm
https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1996/04/08/case-against-murder-for-hire-suspect-to-unfold-today/d6e3521d-8bbc-436f-9b94-49d56da8618d
https://www.courts.state.md.us/data/opinions/coa/1996/119a95.pdf
https://blackthen.com/motown-engineering-innovator-lawrence-horns-murder-plot
https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/horn-lawrence.htm
https://archive.org/details/Hitman_A_Technical_Manual_for_Independent_Contractors_Paladin_Press
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