Clarence Carter: Back Door Santa

Clarence Carter, Clarence Carter, ooooooooooh S*&^  Clarence Carter:-) 

Ray Charles: Merry Christmas Baby

Ray doing an old Charles Brown hit just for the holidays.

John "J Blackfoot" Colbert RIP

From the Commercial Appeal in Memphis, and from Soulbluesmusic.com comes news of the death of John "J Blackfoot" Colbert.  Colbert was a sucessful artist on the Stax lable with his band the Soul Children.  For more information from The Commercial Appeal click HERE. For a complete discography check out the Soulbluesmusic website HERE.

UPDATE

From Bob Corritore

• RIP J Blackfoot - November 20, 1946 to November 30, 2011 Soul singer J Blackfoot is best known for his work in the 1970s as lead singer with the group The Soul Children and his 1983 hit "Taxi." He died at age 73 after a year long battle with pancreatic cancer. Born John Colbert in Greenville, Mississippi and raised in Memphis,  he received his moniker as a child from frequently walking barefoot. Musical prominence came when Stax producer / songwriter David Porter recruited Blackfoot, together with Norman West, Anita Louis, and Shelbra Bennett, to form The Soul Children. Between 1968 and 1978, The Soul Children had 15 chart hits and recorded seven well-received albums. Blackfoot later recorded a number of sides under his own name and in 1983  made a hit with the ballad "Taxi". He remained an active recording artist until the end and was a very popular concert attraction in the south and in Japan and Europe. J Blackfoot's sweet voice will live on in soul music history through his legacy of fine recordings.

Little Milton: Hey Hey The Blues Are Alright.

Another video that has to be somewhere in the archive, but needs to be reposted because it represents one of the best blues songs of the 80s.  The 80s were pretty magical for the blues.  Sadly it didn't last forever, but while it lasted the blues was rocking the charts from Chicago to the deep south, to both coasts.  I am not 100 percent sure, but according to the comment on Youtube, Robben Ford is the guitarist backing up Little Milton.  I am also pretty sure this video comes from a music show that David Sandborn used to have.  Cool stuff.  Makes ya miss live music doesn't.

Chick Willis: Let Me Play The Blues

The legendary Chick Willis playing a heartfelt blues about wanting to play the blues, but not alone. 

Preston Shannon: The Clock

New classic southern soul blues from Preston Shannon.   This is some really good stuff.  If you liked Little Milton, or ZZ Hill, you will love Preston Shannon.  Give it a listen.

Betty Wright: Clean Up Woman

Got a lot of great videos from youtube tonight of some sweet, sweet, soul music.  lets start off with some Betty Wright.  NICE!

Mel Waiters: Got My Whiskey

Mel Waiters live!   Great Clip!

Latimore: My Give A Damn Gave Out

Latimore is one of the best.  You need to watch this!

Clarence Carter: Strokin

This song never dies.  The college kids are still listening to it.  They don't know its blues, so don't ruin it by telling them they are listening to the blues:-)

Willie Clayton: Boom Boom Boom

Warning adult content:-)  Hey its the blues baby!  Enjoy.

Nellie Tiger Travis: I'm With You Baby

Nelle "Tiger" Travis, one of the many new soul artists that are keeping the blues alive. 

Garland Green: Jealous Kind Of Fella

Another reason the blues is alive and well.  Garland Green!  Classic Soul music!   YES!!!

Top 50 Blues And Soul Releases From Blues Critic Media

Top 50 Southern Soul, Rhythm & Blues Albums

Deep Soul + Soul/Blues + Downhome Blues + Urban Blues

The Nation's OFFICIAL Soul/Blues and Southern Soul Albums Chart

TM	LM	Album	Artist	Label
1	NEW	I'm The Man For The Job	Lee "Shot" Williams	CDS
2	1	A Tribute To The Legends	Sir Charles Jones	Mardi Gras
3	2	Love, Romance & Respect	Willie Clayton	C & C
4	4	The Evolution Of Soul	T.K. Soul	Soulful
5	5	I'm In Love With A Man I Can't Stand	Nellie "Tiger" Travis	CDS
6	6	It's BYOB	Donnie Ray	Ecko
7	12	Blind Snake	Bobby Rush	Deep Rush
8	15	Unfinished Business	Lenny Williams	Lenlon
9	17	The Bleeding Edge	The Revelations feature Tre Williams	Traffic Ent.
10	13	All About The Rhythm & The Blues	Latimore	LatStone
11	9	It's My Time	O.B. Buchana	Ecko
12	7	Your Babies Need A Daddy	TJ Hooker-Taylor	CDS
13	8	Get In Touch With Me	Jesse James	Gunsmoke
14	11	Woof Woof Meow	J. Backfoot	JEA Music
15	16	Truth Be Told	Vick Allen	Soul 1st
16	22	Unleashed	Shirley Brown	Malaco
17	14	Everybody Needs Love	James Smith	B & J
18	18	Deep South Soul**	Various Artists	Mardi Gras
19	20	Dirty Woman	David Brinston	Ecko
20	21	A Woman Needs A Strong Man	Karen Wolfe	B & J
21	32	Finally Made It*	Stephanie Pickett	Aviara Music
22	19	Mr. Booty Do Right	Jody Sticker	CDS
23	23	Jerri Curl Muzik	Bigg Robb	Over 25 Sound
24	28	Pay Myself First*	Charles Wilson	CDS
25	4	Christmas Southern Soul Style**	Carl Marshall	CDS
26	26	Who's Got The Power	Marvin Sease	Malaco
27	30	Time Served	Omar Cunningham	Soul 1st
28	24	CDS Records Southern Soul Smashes 1	Various Artists	CDS
29	36	I'm Comin' Back	Stan Mosley	CDS
30	38	Southern Soul Pimpin'	Simeo	Simeo Enterprises
31	35	Fire	Lebrado	Make Cents
32	33	Lacee's Groove	Lacee	Advantage
33	25	Change It Up	Walter Waiters	CDS
34	10	It's Christmas Baby**	Various Artists	Ecko
35	27	Look Good For You	Carl Marshall	CDS
36	29	How Sweet Is Your Candy	Terry Wright	Mac Wright
37	39	The Strongest Man	Charlie Brown	CLM
38	30	Southern Soul Blues Sisters**	Barbara Carr & Uvee Hayes	Aviara Music
39	34	For Real This Time	Chuck Roberson	CDS
40	40	Soul Tapestry	General Johnson & Chairmen Of The Board	Surfside
41	41	Keepin' It Real	Jeff Floyd	Wilbe
42	37	Hit & Run Blues	Chick Willis	Benevolent Blues
43	43	The Real Deal	Betty Padgett	Brimstone
44	RE	Caught By The Cat	Donnie Ray	Ecko
45	45	It's A Ms Jody Thang	Ms. Jody	Ecko
46	44	Another Level	L.J. Echols	Neckbone
47	46	Fully Loaded	Ricky White	Brimstone
48	RE	Soul & Blues	Willie Clayton	Malaco
49	RE	Sweet Sexy Soul	Will Easley	CDS
50	RE	Nothin' But The Blues	Earl Gaines	Ecko

Chick Willis: Houdini Lover

The Stoop Down Baby man is at it again:-) I must admit that Chick looks great, because he is getting up there in age. I guess the blues keeps ya young!!

Taylor Hicks: Maybe You Should

For all the Taylor Hicks fans. Merry Christmas! A recent performance recorded in Madison Wisconsin.

Johnnie Taylor: Good Love

The late great Johnnie Taylor. Live in Dallas Texas.

Sweet Angel: Good Girls Do Bad Things

Sweet Angel doing her soulful best!

Karen Wolfe: Blues

Here is ten minutes of great soul blues from Karen Wolfe playing in Memphis this weekend.

Archie Love: Should 'a Been There For You

Here is Archie Love who is playing in Memphis this weekend.