Five Flavors of Funk 13 : "Sounds of Dayton - Volume 3 - The Ohio Players"

In this video episode, Kwesi continues with his journey of the "Five Flavors of Funk" by making another stop in Dayton, Ohio, known as "The World Capital of Funk".  This time, he focuses on the sounds of the amazing Dayton band, the Ohio Players!

Today's tunes include;

Streakin' Cheek to Cheek - Ohio Players (1974) (intro)

Ecstasy - Ohio Players (1973)

Fire - Ohio Players (1975)

Contradiction - Ohio Players (1976)

I Want to Be Free - Ohio Players (1974)

Merry-Go-Round - Ohio Players (1977)

We really hope that you enjoy this episode!

In this episode from early 2021, Jim asks Kwesi about his top 5 Sean Connery films and then talk a little about the Sean Connery film, The Untouchables (1987).

Kwesi reviews and recommends the movie "Ragtime", a multi-layered film about America around the turn of the 20th century that was made in 1981.

* featuring clips from movieclips.com

Songs included from the soundtrack include;

Newsreel - Randy Newman

Clef Club No. 1 - Randy Newman

Atlantic City - Randy Newman

Train Ride - Randy Newman

Waltz for Evelyn - Randy Newman

I Could Love A Million Girls - Randy Newman

Kwesi serves up another dose of "Quiet Storm", this time from the 1990s.  Please enjoy!

Today's tunes include;

My. My. My - Johnny Gill (1990)

Kissing You - Keith Washington (1991)

Let It Flow - Tony Braxton (1997)

Ascension - Maxwell (1996)

Eric Benet - Femininity (1996)

Happily Ever After - Case (1998)

Five Flavors of Funk 12 : "Sounds of Dayton - Volume 2 - J.S. Theracon"

In this video episode, Kwesi continues with his journey of the "Five Flavors of Funk" by making another stop in Dayton, Ohio, known as "The World Capital of Funk".  This time, he focuses on the sounds of Dayton born, J.S. Theracon (Walter "Junie" Morrison), keyboardist for the Ohio Players and Parliament-Funkadelic.

Today's tunes include;

Funky Party Time - J.S. Theracon (2014)

Shake Like T. Mofo - J.S. Theracon (1981)

Rappin' About Rappin' - Junie Morrison (1981)

Roosterpoot - Ohio Players (1975)

Buckets O' Duckats - J.S. Theracon (1981)

We really hope that you enjoy this episode!

Yacht Rock Radio (part 2)

All aboard the S.S. TWTD with Captain Kwesi as he takes you on a short cruise around the marina and coastline.  Enjoy these comfortable sounds like it was a bright and sunny warm afternoon and evening!

Today's tunes include;

I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near) - Michael McDonald (1982)

Break My Stride - Matthew Wilder (1983)

I'd Really Love to See You Tonight - England Dan and John Ford Coley (1976)

No One There - Eric Tagg (1982)

Let Your Love Flow - Bellamy Brothers (1976)

Waiting For Your Love - Toto (1983)

In this segment, Kwesi takes a look at some forgotten items from the recent past that have been discontinued, cancelled or just plain lost to the annals of history.  In this particular episode, he has fond memories about a McDonald's favorite, the McDLT.

Kwesi serves up a dose of "Quiet Storm" from the 1980s, or what is also affectionately known as "baby-making music".  Please enjoy!

Today's tunes include;

Moments In Love - Art of Noise (1986)

(Caught Up In The) Rapture - Anita Baker (1986)

Saving All My Love For You - Whitney Houston (1985)

Can You Stand The Rain? - New Edition (1988)

Your Smile - René and Angela (1986)

Here and Now - Luther Vandross (1989)

Five Flavors of Funk 11 : "Walkin' and Runnin' Around the World - Instrumental Funk"

In this episode of "Five Flavors of Funk", we travel around the world to listen to instrumental funk from and inspired by different places in the world.

Today's tunes include;

Walk On - Ozone (1980)

Caribbean Winter - Freeez (1981)

Cebu - The Commodores (1975)

Central Do Brasil - Sivuca (1983)

Runnin' - Earth, Wind and Fire (1977)

Moroccan Nights - Mandrill (1973)

It is our heartfelt pleasure to give tribute to the beloved, wonderful mother of Jim McGee, Gillian.  Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers as she was such a great supporter to this podcast.

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Background Music;

Saint-Saens - The Swan (Le Cygne)

We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Rest in Power and Paradise

Gillian McGee

(1957-2022)