Saturday Night Soup for the Soul (17)

"Black Mothers in my ears" Guest Chef: Knottyboy Ebony skinned mamas have been the soundtrack of my life since I was a teeny twink. Billie Holiday was the first taste of the drug. She was my gateway into the seductive sounds that would control my life to this day. Good morning heartache You old gloomy sight Good morning heartache Thought we said goodbye last night I turned and tossed until it seems you heve gone But here you are with the dawn Ella Fitzgerald was the woman I really cut my teeth into. She was standing in the great concert halls of Europe when still a teenager; world traveled, talented and a black woman. She blazed the trails of the sisters who dotted them before her. Angel eyes, that old devil sent They glow unbearably bright Need I say that my love´s mispent Mispent with angel eyes tonight By now I was a junkie. I had these tracks my emotional train wouldn't jump off of. I knew I was a goner when Sarah Vaughan sang 'If you could see me now'. Here she performs this number in 1981. As the years passed I added Roberta Flack, who killed me softly. Tried me some: Evelyn 'Champagne' King. Anita Baker... Etta James... Etta Jones... Grace Jones... Stephanie Mills... RuPaul [technically he's got a penis, but don't most of these black mama's keep they man's pud in their purses? I think so too.] Now comes a new generation of velvet soul for my mind. Starting with Jill Scott – You Love Me. I melt when I hear this woman, my eyes water in her shadow and my booty can't help but wiggle. I'm left spent with Angie Stone – I wish I didn't miss you. Click THIS to see an incredible VID of her singing. I can't help it, I'm powerless. I think everyone should give themselves over to the dark side. So sweet, so warm and nothing says lovin' like these ladies of soul. kb All of this makes it's way into this week's Wayne's soup. You can get your 31.2 Mb bowl of Saturday Night Soup for the Soul by clicking the jukebox.