A CLASSIC ALBUM: Chaka Khan - WHAT’CHA GONNA DO FOR ME

A CLASSIC ALBUM: Chaka Khan - WHAT’CHA GONNA DO FOR ME

Author: My Classic Soul October 30, 2020 Duration: 26:30
Her third solo LP with multi-talented producer and arranger Arif Mardin, “What’cha Gonna For Me” featured all-star musicians including members of The Average White Band among others. As SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan and music industry veteran Michael Lewis discuss, the album is still considered by many as a an artistic milestone in Chaka’s enduring career.

Every other week, My Classic Soul turns up the volume on the stories behind the songs. Host Bethany Dawson sits down with renowned soul music historian David Nathan, not just to play the iconic tracks but to unpack the lives that created them. This isn't a dry history lesson; it's a conversation about the people-their struggles, triumphs, and singular artistry-that gave rhythm and blues its profound emotional power. You'll hear about the legends and the lesser-known architects of the genre, understanding how their personal journeys directly shaped the music that still resonates so deeply. Each episode of this music podcast feels like pulling up a chair for an intimate chat with two passionate experts, where the discussion is as rich and textured as the classics spinning in the background. It’s for anyone who has ever felt a chill listening to a perfect vocal run or wondered about the real story behind a timeless melody. Tune in for a genuine appreciation of soul and R&B, built on a foundation of deep knowledge and clear reverence for the artists who move us.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 28

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Special guest Kathy Sledge from Sister Sledge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:48
Kathy Sledge joins SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan discuss her nearly 50 years in the music business, working with Nile Rodgers and CHIC and what Sister Sledge are up to in 2020.
Soul Food - good eatin' and the good music! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:48
Host Bethany Dawson and Soul Music historian David Nathan talk Soul Food - not only the history of our favorite dishes but fun stories of soul musicians and their favorite eats
Roberta Flack - First Take 50th Anniversary Edition [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:28
Host Bethany Dawson is joined by SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan for a deep dive into Roberta Flack's debut album, First Take and the special 50th anniversary edition.
Remembering Otis Redding [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:27
Join us as Soul Music archivist David Nathan tells us the impact Otis had on the music scene and how he continues to inspire us more than 50 years later.