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Music intro & vocals by: Gail Nobles

Story by: Gail Nobles

Well, hey there, good people of the soul and funk nation! Gather 'round because I've got a groovy song to drop on you that’ll shake up your Saturday night! Did you know that in the thriving musical landscape of 1979, The Trammps, those fabulous purveyors of disco and funk, gave us a magical tune called "Soul Bones"? Yes indeed!

From their dazzling album, "The Whole World’s Dancing," this track is all about the interconnectedness of rhythm, soul, and that deep, unshakeable groove—something that gets right down to the very bones of your being!

Now, let me tell you, the lyrics hit hard with a message that's as infectious as a dance floor on fire! They remind us there’s so much more to each and every one of us than meets the eye, so don’t you dare judge a book by its cover!

With lines like, “I got soul in my bone,” they’re calling out to every soul sister and brother, proclaiming that true heart and spirit lie way deeper than what’s on the surface. And how do they articulate this connection? Through the dynamics of the body! They break it down, —“my rhythm bone connected to my boogie bone,” and so on, rolling out a party anthem that captures that irresistible urge to dance!

And when those funky bones start shaking and those party vibes start flowing, you just can’t help but let loose and groove! It's all interlinked, baby—spanning the spectrum from rhythm to love, promoting that ultimate message: let the music take you away!

So gather your crew, hit that dance floor, and let the infectious energy of “Soul Bones” get you moving! It’s a celebration of life, love, and the powerful essence of soul that lives within us all. Can you dig it? Right on! Keep it funky. ! 🎶💃🕺

I’m Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening to Needle House.