Soothing the Beast

Al Green – “Love & Happiness”

Tonight’s Soothing the Beast BFP/Jamiol Music Pick is all about soul with one of the great soul singers Al Green (now known as the Reverend Al Green) singing his 1972 hit Love and Happiness. Green co-wrote the song with Teenie Hodges. It has been covered by Etta James, Al Jarreau, and many other performers but no one does it like the Reverend Al Green. So ease up the sound, sit back and enjoy the most popular and influential soul singer of the 70′s…enjoy…DJPJ

Richie Havens – “Freedom”

Freedom. Havens was the opening act at the 1969 Woodstock concert and his performance of Freedom was one of the highlights of the event. He passed away this year and his family went back and scattered his ashes across the Woodstock site. So tonight, kick back and listen to a true legend…Richie Havens…enjoy…DJPJ.

Big Mama Thornton- “Born Under A Bad Sign”

This week’s Soothing the Beast BFP/Jamiol Music Pick is all about the
blues with American blues artist Big Mama Thornton performing Born Under
Bad Sign. The lyrics to “Born Under a Bad Sign” were written by Stax
Records rhythm and blues singer William Bell, with music by Stax
bandleader Booker T. Jones. It was first recorded by blues singer and
guitarist Albert King. Thornton’s cover imho is one of if not the best.
So it’s the blues with tonight with Big Mama…enjoy…DJPJ.

Bruce Springsteen – Dancing in the Dark

There’s a lot to be said about this week’s Soothing the Beast BFP/Jamiol
pick but I’ll be succinct…Bruce Springsteen – Dancing in the Dark.
Enjoy…DJPJ

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Shakira – “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)”

Righteous Brothers – “You’ve Lost That Lovin Feelin”

Mike & the Mechanics – “The Living Years”

Alison Krauss & Robert Plant– “When the Levee Breaks”

John Mellencamp – “Cherry Bomb”

It’s a hot summer night in the country (or city), the convertible top is down and we’re out cruisin’ with our loved one up beside us. On the radio, the Soothing the Beast BFP/Jamiol music pick has just come on and it’s John Mellencamp singing his hit Cherry Bomb…just song for the night and the July 4th weekend. So turn up the decibels and take a cruise down the road with Mellancamp’s Cherry Bomb…enjoy…DJPJ

“Loreena McKennitt – “All Souls Night”

We have a request from a BFPer for this week’s Soothing the Beast BFP/Jamiol Music pick. The request comes from Pick and it’s Loreena McKennitt performing All Souls Night. McKennitt is a Canadian singer, composer, harpist, accordionist and pianist who writes, records and performs world music with Celtic and Middle Eastern themes. McKennitt is known for her refined and clear soprano vocals. Nice choice by Pick and a nice performance to sooth the beast this Saturday night…Thanks Pick…enjoy…DJPJ.