This is the last of my three post on musical influences. Some of the artists here are truly influential to me, others are those I both admire and respect for their artistic talent.

I've got a good friend of mine that says that music is the only pure form of communication that there is. Hmmm, I wonder on that one, but also tend to agree. But let's hear some music.

Aretha Franklin - Don't Play That Song For Me
The first 45 I ever bought was "Respect." The rest is history.



Chaka Khan -Ain't Nobody 
Chaka brought a new soulful sound liberally sprinkled with funk and musical brilliance, which the world embraced.



Al Green - Tired Of Being Alone
Gospel tinged Soul that made me a believer!



Carol King (1971)
Her Quality (with a capital "Q") songwriting is an inspiration.


Janis Joplin - Summertime (Live Gröna Lund 1969)
Janis lived and believed everything she sang about.


Bobby Womack-That's The Way I Feel About Cha
Bobby Womack is THE Man. He is what Soul is about.



Michael Jackson - She's Out Of My Life
Michael was a prolific re-inventor of himself and a remarkable entertainer.


Stephanie Mills- I Feel Good All Over
Stephanie is a real singer with a lot of emotion and a talent that is under-recognized.


Sly And The Family Stone - Stand
My favorite Funk band. If I could choose another family, it would be the Family Stone.


Esther Phillips- And I Love Him
Phillips had a very unique voice and MUCH heart and soul; as John Lennon attests to in this video.

It was another fantastic night of Jazz and Blues on Sybil's Stormy Monday Show and we heard Sybil drop some grooves on us from some of the best Blues and Jazz artists out there, including Al Jarreau, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Etta James and Ricki Lee Jones.




We've put a few of the featured videos below but you can find more videos of the artists Sybil features on The Stormy Monday Show by visiting Sybil's Stormy Monday Youtube Channel







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Marva Wright was a blues and gospel singer who was a true inspiration. She passed today at the young age of 62. Only her music can speak of the impact she had on those of us that heard and loved her. She not only earned the title of Blues Queen of New Orleans but she inspired other musicians to live up to her stature. She will be missed.












A link for Marva Wright Music on Amazon.