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Brenton Wood Performing In Concert at Slim’s (San Francisco)

19 Thu Jan 2017

Posted by ztnh in History of Funk, History of Rhythm & Blues, History of Soul, Music

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Bonnie Simmons Show, Brenton Wood (b. Alfred Jesse Smith 1941), KPFA, Slim's (San Francisco)

brenton_woodLUMPENPROLETARIAT  GONZO:  If you’re a music lover like me, then chances are you also love R&B, or rhythm and blues.  If so, then you’ve probably heard of Brenton Wood.  Or maybe you’ve heard his music, but without knowing who the singer was.  Some of his songs have had incredible staying power in the American consciousness, such as his “Gimme Little Sign” (1967) and “The Oogum Boogum Song” (1967), which have been featured in many movies, commercials, and retrospective music anthologies.  Just recently, Brenton Wood noted that the song was used in a new ad for some new Apple gizmo.

In the eternal world of Chicano, or lowrider, oldies, Brenton Wood is a veritable saint, in a class of his own.  Many of us first heard of Brenton Wood at some point during the late 20th century (or later), if not in real time during the 1960s and ’70s, from our lowriding cousins out in the valley, or in the metropolitan inner cities.  Or, maybe, if we lived in the suburbs, somehow got hip to the dozen or so East Side Story lowrider oldies compilation records in which Brenton Wood was featured prominently.  Also known as Alfred Smith, Brenton Wood is one half of Alfred & Shirley.

Well, the one and only Brenton Wood is 75 years young now.  And he’s still on stage delighting his fans.  And, now, he’s coming to the San Francisco Bay Area next month for his An Affair to Remember tour.  Alfred Jesse Smith, aka Brenton Wood, has just added a second show to his San Francisco tour stop at Slim’s. [1]  Life is too short.  Let’s experience, in person, the sweet soulful musical stylings of the legendary Brenton Wood, while we still have the time.  E’rybody needs some sweet, soulful and funky, R&B in they’ life. [2]

Messina

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“I Want Love” by Brenton Wood

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brenton-wood-1-500x647-slimsSLIM’S—[accessed 23 JAN 2017]

Slim’s Presents

Brenton Wood

Titan Ups, DJs Big Dwayne and Another Jerk

Thursday Feb 09, 2017
Doors @ 8:00pm / Show @ 9:00pm

Buy Tickets

  • $25 advance / door
  • $49.95 dinner
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Friday Feb 10, 2017
Doors @ 8:00pm / Show @ 9:00pm

Buy Tickets

  • $25 advance / door
  • $49.95 dinner

Slim’s

333 11th Street San Francisco CA 94103

TICKET INFORMATION 

• Slim’s is an ALL AGES (6+) venue.
• No refunds or exchanges are permitted, except in the case of headliner cancellation or date change. Opening acts are subject to change.
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Learn more at SLIM’S.

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“Baby You Got It” (1967) by Brenton Wood

“I’m the One Who Knows” (1967) by Brenton Wood

“Take a Chance” (1967) by Brenton Wood

“Darlin’” (1967) by Brenton Wood

“Loving You” by Brenton Wood

“It’s Just A Game” by Brenton Wood

“Great Big Bundle of Love” (1970) by Brenton Wood

“Need You Girl” by Brenton Wood

“Where Were You” (1969) by Brenton Wood

“Two Time Loser” (1967) by Brenton Wood

“Trouble” (1967) by Brenton Wood

“I Think You’ve Got Your Fools Mixed Up” (1967) by Brenton Wood

“Lovey Dovey Kind of Love” by Brenton Wood

“Best Thing I Ever Had” (1967) by Brenton Wood

“Gimme Little Sign” (1967) by Brenton Wood

“The Oogum Boogum Song” (1967) by Brenton Wood

“A Change Is Gonna Come” interpreted by Brenton Wood

Art Laboe Presents Brenton Wood’s 18 Best [3]

In Focus: Brenton Wood posted to YouTube by Titan TV CSUF, California State University-Fullerton

“Need Your Love So Bad” [4] by Brenton Wood

“Your Beautiful People” by Brenton Wood

Brenton Wood singing over synthy karaoke tracks at Mr. & Mrs. Prieto’s wedding.

Brenton Wood on Thee Mr. Duran Show

Mr. Duran: “Who discovered Brenton Wood?”

Brenton Wood:  “[laughs]  The Latinos!”

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[1]  And Slim’s is a very intimate venue, on the smaller side.  And it’s one of our favourite venues in the SF Bay Area.  (I’ve probably seen dozens upon dozens of shows there over the years, from Dinosaur Jr to The Jacka to Cousteau to Eek-A-Mouse to Henry Rollins to too many to mention.)

[2]  Brenton Wood is probably one of my most enduring favourite artists, since the 1980s, when I first discovered the man’s heartfelt and jubilant recordings.  Back in high school, some used to actually ask for me to sing “Baby You Got It”.  Brenton Wood, like Little Willie G, of Thee Midniters, inspired more than a few Chicanos to give it all the heart and soul they can muster to sing some old school R&B styles.  It’s quite clear that Chicanos, with their sundry lowrider oldies compilation albums and lowrider oldies radio shows, such as La Onda Bajita and Radio Bilingue’s late night oldies, have helped keep alive a burning love for the soul and R&B musical styles of the 1950s and ’60s when the times gave way to disco in the ’70s, ’80s dance, hip hop, and electronic-based R&B.  Most of my younger black friends would tell me, Phil, you listen to that old stuff; that’s like my grandparents’ music!  I’d say, that’s the best music!

[3]  YouTube, “Brenton Wood’s 18 Best Full Album” posted by Daniel Hernandez, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-oxXEoqZsE

[4]  We first encountered Brenton Wood’s recording of Little Willie John’s, “Need Your Love So Bad”, on the supplemental compilation 18 More of the Best, Volume 2.  The recording is featured on the album entitled Rarities – The Double Shot/Whiz Years (2013).  This “Need Your Love So Bad” YouTube video is an unlisted video with only 16 views (as of 14:02 PST, 23 JAN 2017).

Published on Jan 14, 2017

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Need Your Love So Bad · Brenton Wood

Rarities – The Double Shot / Whiz Years

℗ 2013 The Bicycle Music Company

Released on: 2013-01-01

Author, Composer: Little Willie John
Music Publisher: Fort Knox Music Inc.
Music Publisher: Trio Music Company Inc.

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“Need Your Love So Bad” by Brenton Wood

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[Black and white image of Brenton Wood by Double Shot Records – Billboard, page 59, April 29, 1967 (Public Domain)]

[23 JAN 2017]

[Last modified at 16:31 PST on 23 JAN 2017]

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Sharon Lafaye Jones (4 MAY 1956 – 18 NOV 2016)

18 Fri Nov 2016

Posted by ztnh in History of Rhythm & Blues, History of Rock and Roll, History of Soul, Mindfulness, Music

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Daptone Records, Sharon Lafaye Jones (1956-2016)

GivethePeopleWhatTheyWantWikiUserLUMPENPROLETARIAT—Damn. Rest In Peace, Miss Sharon Jones.

RDM

 

“You’re Gonna Get It” by Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings

320px-sharon_jones__the_dap-kings__pori_jazz_2DAPTONE RECORDS—[18 NOV 2016, 20:51 PST]  We are deeply saddened to announce Sharon Jones passed away today after a heroic battle against pancreatic cancer.  She was surrounded by her loved ones, including the Dap-Kings.

Thank you for your prayers and thoughts during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following organizations:

Cure Pancreatic Cancer – The Lustgarten Foundation

James Brown Family Foundation

Little Kids Rock

Additional memorial details will follow soon.

Learn more at DAPTONE RECORDS.

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 “Making Up and Breaking Up (And Making Up and Breaking Up Over Again)” (2014) by Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings

“Making Up and Breaking Up (And Making Up and Breaking Up Over Again)” (live at Sydney Town Hall) by Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings [1]

“How Do I Let A Good Man Down” by Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings [posted by SFDH Heart-Beat]

“What If We All Stopped Paying Taes?” by Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings [posted by rsouls]

“People Don’t Get What They Deserve” by Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings [posted by Daptone Records]

“When I Come Home” (live in Paris, 30 JUN 2011)  [Chaîne de alphanaphtol—Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings (first part of Prince’s show) in Paris the 30 th of june 2011. With a special guest at the end : Prince himself ! ]

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[1]  DOUBLE J—[22 FEB 2015]  Soul revivalist royalty Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings offer a stripped back take on their track ‘Making Up and Breaking Up’ in the sumptuous surrounds of Sydney’s Town Hall. Musical Chairs is a series of intimate live performances by great artists in unique locations recorded by Double J.

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[23 NOV 2016]

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Best of the Best ’70s Classic Soul Music Mix by DJ Amuur

04 Sun Sep 2016

Posted by ztnh in History of Rhythm & Blues, History of Soul, Music

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DJ Amuur

Soul Classics, Vol 1LUMPENPROLETARIAT—Oh, yes.  There’s nothing like sweet, sweet soul music and smooth R&B, especially from that extraordinary decade between the mid-’60s to the mid-’70s, with just enough fonkiness to liberate that lower chakra.  From LTD to Bobby Womack to Eddie Kendricks and Harold Melvin, DJ Amuur has put together one gorgeous soul music mix.  Well, it’s not exactly all straight ahead soul, but it is R&B with enough soul to merit DJ Amuur’s playlist title.  You need this in your life.

DJ Amuur puts together some well known tracks from some well known recording artists, such as “Spell” by Blue Magic and “A Letter To Myself” by The Chi-Lites, and some more obscure tracks from well known artists, such as “Love Gonna Pack Up” by The Persuaders, who are better known for their hit “Thin Line Between Love and Hate”.  And, then, there are also some more obscure artists, such as Clinton Harmon and Billy Harner, who has done back-up vocals for the late great Phyllis Hyman.  Check it out. [1]

Messina

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“Best of the Best ’70s Classic Soul Music Mix” curated by DJ Amuur

  1. “Intimate Friends” by Eddie Kendricks (c. 0:07)
  2. “Because I Love You” by Brighter Side of Darkness (c. 5:14)
  3. “You Got Yours And I’ll Get Mine” by The Delfonics (c. 8:34)
  4. “Feels Like the World” by The Isley Brothers  (c. 11:34)
  5. “Free At Last” by Al Green (c. 14:41)
  6. “And I Panicked” by The Dramatics  (c. 17:51)
  7. “Love Gonna Pack Up (And Walk Out)” (1971) by The Persuaders
  8. “Strangers In Dark Corners” by Tavares
  9. “Spell” by Blue Magic
  10. “You’re Welcome, Stop On By” by Bobby Womack
  11. “You Know How To Make Me Feel So Good” by Harold Melvin
  12. “What A Woman Really Means” by Donny Hathaway
  13. “I Really Love You” by Father’s Children
  14. “I’ll Be Here” by Gladys Knight & The Pips
  15. “A Letter To Myself” by The Chi-Lites
  16. “What Does It Take” by Isaac Hayes
  17. “Let The Music Keep Playing” by L.T.D.
  18. “Angel” by Ohio Players
  19. “I Get My Groove From You” by Bobby Patterson
  20. “The Prayer” by Joe Bataan
  21. “A Message To My Baby” by Billy Harner
  22. “Still Water” by Four Tops
  23. “Can’t Help It, Baby” by Clinton Harmon  (c. 1:23:50)
  24. “We Can’t Believe You’re Gone” by Bobby Harris  (c. 1:27:22)
  25. “Do You Really Mean Goodbye?” by The Manhattans  (c. 1:29:30)

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[1]  This is dedicated to you, mujer, from the road.  Thinking of you, can’t help it, baby.

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[4 SEP 2016]

[Last modified  10:02 PDT  5 SEP 2016]

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