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Soul Pod Classics

Soul Pod Classics

著者： Gail L. Nobles
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 Timeless tracks and unforgettable artists that have shaped the landscape of soul music. Each episode dives deep into the rich history, cultural impact, and emotional resonance of soul classics that have inspired generations.

By Gail Nobles © 2025Copyright Gail L. Nobles 音楽
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  • Afia Mala 5:11:25 8.30 PM

    Afia Mala 5:11:25 8.30 PM
    2025/05/12
    Photo: Spotify Promo
    Intro: Gail Nobles

    Tonight, we're takin' a trip across the big pond, all the way to the vibrant heart of Togo, because I've got a story that'll have you boppin' in your seats!
    This is the story of the *one and only* – AFIA MALA!

    Now, back in '74, this young lady, she was *cookin'*! Straight outta Vogan, she was crowned the Best Togolese Singer of the Year! Yeah, you heard me right! You could feel the earth movin' under her feet, success written all over her!

    Life threw a curveball so hard, it almost knocked her right out of the park. A near-fatal traffic accident. Six long months in the hospital... talk about a downer! Her pops, bless his heart, thought her days of swingin' to a beat were done. He figured it was time for somethin' else, somethin' *safe*. Music was over!

    BUT DESTINY HAD OTHER PLANS!

    Fast forward to 1984. A decade later, the magic was still there! Radio France International, that's the big time overseas, was holdin' a talent competition called "Discovery." And guess who blew the roof off the place? Our girl, Afia Mala! Her song, "**Ten Homte (Black Earth)**", it connected with the people. I'm talkin' chills down your spine, tears in your eyes kinda stuff! The listeners voted it their *favorite*! That was her sign! That was the green light!

    And she took off like a rocket! Eight albums later, this "Princess from Vogan" (and that's what they call her!) she’s holdin' court with the queens of African music! She's standin' tall, singin' loud and clear!

    And let me tell ya somethin' else! In 1989, she dropped an album called "Desir" with a killer track called "**Koma**".

    I'm Gail Nobles, and you're listening to Soul POD Classics.
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    2 分
  • Sir Mack Rice-Muhammad Ali 5:6:25 7.23 PM

    Sir Mack Rice-Muhammad Ali 5:6:25 7.23 PM
    2025/05/06
    Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
    Story by: Gail Nobles
    Photo: Public Domain Wikipedia

    Today, we’re talking about a real soulful brother who had a pen and a voice that could move mountains: Sir Mack Rice! Yeah, that's right, the man behind "Mustang Sally," that scorchin' slab of soul that gets everyone swingin' their hips! AND, he co-wrote "Respect Yourself," a message we ALL need to hear.

    But hold on, there's MORE to the story! Seems like our Sir Mack dug deep into the heart of another legend: Muhammad Ali! That's right, The Greatest of All Time, gets the soul treatment on a record put out on the May Day label back in the 70s.

    Let's break down some of the lyrics. Sir Mack ain't just singin' about a boxer. He's preachin' about a MAN:

    “Muhammad Ali known world Wide. For his prediction. No turn aside..."*

    He knew his worth! The man could see the future in the ring and wasn't afraid to tell the world about it! No hesitation, no backin' down.

    “He would look into a man’s eyes. He got a whole lot of pride..."*

    Those eyes saw straight through you! Ali carried himself with a power and a confidence that was undeniable. Pride in himself, pride in his people.

    “Every time he step into the ring he got power on his side. He’s a warrior for the people. He’s a champion..."*

    This ain't just about knockouts. This is about standin' for somethin'! Ali was a warrior for his beliefs, for his community. He was a champion in the ring AND outside it. Sir Mack's capturing that spirit, that fight, that raw, untamed POWER!

    A soulful tribute to a legend, written by another legend, Sir Mack Rice. This tune's more than just a record! It's about the power of pride, the strength of conviction, and the undeniable soul of the one and only Muhammad Ali! Now go out there and be a champ yourself! Keep those records spinnin'! Keep those songs playing.

    Gail Nobles, podcasting off! Thank you for listening to Soul POD Classics.
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    3 分
  • Rick James 5:6:25 4.18 PM

    Rick James 5:6:25 4.18 PM
    2025/05/06
    Music Intro by: Gail Nobles
    Beat and bass: Remix live
    Horns and Strings by: Gail Nobles
    Story by: Gail Nobles
    Voices by: Gail Nobles
    Photo: Public Domain Wikipedia

    Today I'm talkin' 'bout the super-freaky, stone-cold groover, the one and only... RICK JAMES!
    Hi! I’m Gail Nobles and you’re listening to Soul POD Classics.

    Back in '73, he inked a deal with A&M, slingin' out "My Mama" and ignitin' dance floors all the way over in Europe. Now that's what I call a global groove, daddy-o!

    Then he heads back to Buffalo, cooks up the Stone City Band, and starts cookin' with gas! "Get Up and Dance!" Hits the streets, and they are on FIRE. Motown's Gordy Records, they know a good thing when they hear it, so they snatched 'em up faster than you can say "Super Freak!"

    And then, in April of '78, the world went wild! "Come Get It!" dropped like a bombshell, and boom, a number one R&B smash with "You and I"! And let's not forget about "Mary Jane," that sweet, sweet siren song that had everyone swayin'! This album went platinum! Rick James went from a local hero to a national treasure, savin' Motown's bacon in the process!

    '79? More of the same! "Bustin' Out of L Seven" had everybody struttin' their stuff, climbin' those Billboard charts. Then, "Fire It Up!" set the whole world ablaze! And get this, he took Prince, that Minneapolis mack daddy, and Teena Marie, that soulful sista, on tour with him. That's what I call spreading the love!

    Now, "Garden of Love" in '80, it was a little softer, a little smoother, but don't you fret! Because '81 brought the HEAT! "Street Songs" was the album that blew the roof off! Punk funk, rock, new wave... Rick blended it all together like a master chef! "Ghetto Life," "Fire and Desire" with Teena Marie, "Give It to Me Baby," and of course... that anthem, that mantra, that call to arms... "SUPER FREAK"! Top 20 on the pop charts, millions sold! This record went triple platinum!

    And Rick James? He didn't stop there! "Throwin' Down," "Cold Blooded," he kept the hits comin'! He even started producing other artists, The Mary Jane Girls... "All Night Long," "Candy Man," "In My House"... pure fire! And he even gave The Temptations a hit with "Standing on the Top!" That's Rick James, the man with the golden touch!

    Smokey Robinson, Eddie Murphy, The A-Team? This cat was everywhere! After "The Flag" in '86, he hopped over to Warner Bros., and "Wonderful" hit the streets in '88. Yeah, you heard me right... RICK JAMES! He's a legend, he was a funk master, a true original.
    Rick James was the man that changed the game!

    Keep it real, keep it funky, and keep it locked on to Gail Nobles! Peace out!
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    4 分

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