Monday, January 19, 2015

Midnight movers

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The Midnight Movers are a powerhouse of authentic soul and Motown sounds, led by the dynamic trumpeter and vocalist Curtis Pope.

There are arguably no continuously working groups more intertwined with American soul music. Like the "Funk Brothers" - the collective of musicians who played on all the recording sessions at Motown Records, the Midnight Movers made their mark behind the scenes, backing up, touring with, producing, and arranging many of the genre's most famous artists. You've heard the famous wah pedal guitar work of original member Charles "Skip" Pitts on Isaac Hayes' "Theme to Shaft," as well as Curtis Pope's signature horn lines on the Isley Brothers crossover hit, "It's Your Thing." The band produced legendary Stax vocal duo, Sam & Dave, and its members have recorded with countless groups in all the major centers of American Soul music--Detroit, New York, Memphis, and Muscle Shoals--receiving national acceptance in an era marked by distinct regional sounds.

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  • Classic Soul / Motown

Aretha  Franklin - Chain Of Fools

Aretha  Franklin - Natural Woman

Aretha  Franklin - Respect

Booker T. & the MGs - Green Onions

Four Tops - Ain't Too Proud To Beg

Four Tops - Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch

Ides of March - Vehicle

Ike & Tina Turner - Finger Poppin'

Ike & Tina Turner - Proud Mary

Isley Brothers - It's Your Thing

Junior Walker - Shotgun

King Curtis - Groove Me

King Curtis - Soul Serenade

Otis Redding - Can't Turn You Loose

Otis Redding - I've Been Loving You Too Long

Otis Redding - Mr. Pitiful

Otis Redding - Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay

Sam & Dave - When Something Is Wrong With My Baby

Sam Cooke - You Send Me

Smokey Robinson & the Miracles - Tracks Of My Tears

Staple Singers - I'll Take You There

Temptations - My Girl

Temptations - Papa Was A Rolling Stone

Wilson Pickett - Funky Broadway

Wilson Pickett - In The Midnight Hour

Wilson Pickett - Land Of A Thousand Dances

Wilson Pickett - Mustang Sally
  • R&B, Funk, and Disco

    Al Green - Let's Stay Together

    Arthur Conley - Sweet Soul Music

    Average White Band - Pick Up The Pieces

    Barry White - Can't Get Enough Of Your Love

    Cheryl Lynn - To Be Real

    Clarence Carter - Slip Away

    Commodores - Brickhouse

    Donna Summer - Last Dance

    Earth, Wind & Fire - Let's Groove Tonight

    Earth, Wind & Fire - Shining Star

    Isaac Hayes - By The Time I Get To Phoenix

    James Brown - I Feel Good

    James Brown - Papa's Got A Brand New Bag

    James Brown - Sex Machine

    Jean Knight - Mr Big Stuff

    Kool & the Gang - Jungle Boogie

    Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On

    McFadden & Whitehead - Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now

    Parliament - Tear The Roof Off

    Sly & The Family Stone - Dance To The Music

    Sly & The Family Stone - Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)

    Stevie Wonder - Isn't She Lovely

    Stevie Wonder - You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
  • Oldies / Rock n' Roll

    Ben E. King - Stand By Me

    Benny Carter - Key Largo

    Bill Withers - Ain't No Sunshine

    Billy Joel - Just The Way You Are

    James Taylor - How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)

    Jimmy Buffett - Margaritaville

    Joe Cocker - You Are So Beautiful

    Rod Stewart - Have I Told You Lately That I Love You

    Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl

    Van Morrison - Domino

    Van Morrison - Into The Mystic

    Van Morrison - Moondance
  • Standards, Swing, and Jazz

    Blood Sweat & Tears - God Bless The Child

    Chet Baker - My Funny Valentine

    Duke Ellington - Ain't Misbehavin'

    Duke Ellington - Don't Get Around Much Anymore

    Duke Ellington - Take The A Train

    Frank Sinatra - Fly Me To The Moon

    Frank Sinatra - More Today Than Yesterday

    Frank Sinatra - The Way You Look Tonight

    George and Ira Gershwin - Summertime

    George Benson - Breezin'

    George Benson - Sunny

    Glen Miller - In The Mood

    Kenny Dorham - Blue Bossa

    Louis Armstrong - As Time Goes By

    Louis Armstrong - Mack The Knife

    Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World

    Miles Davis - Green Dolphin Street

    Natalie Cole - Inseparable

    Paul Desmond - Our Day Will Come

    Sonny Rollins - St. Thomas

    Specialty Wedding Standards - Danny Boy

    Specialty Wedding Standards - Hava Nagila

    Specialty Wedding Standards - L'chiam. To Life

    Specialty Wedding Standards - Let Me Call You Sweetheart

    Specialty Wedding Standards - Londonderry Aire

    Specialty Wedding Standards - Never On Sunday

    Specialty Wedding Standards - Poco Pelo

    Specialty Wedding Standards - Sunrise Sunset

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