Rhythm & Grooves

Black hits and hidden treasures from the 1950s and '60s. Broadcast and streaming online.

[Stax Records @StaxRecords]

One of the greatest duos to ever do it—Steve Cropper and Booker T. Jones, pictured here in Stax's Studio A in 1969. If only photos could talk! What song do you imagine they're working on? ⁠
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📸: @staxmuseum

[Rhythm & Grooves @RhythmGrooves]

We'll have an Easter playlist on this week's show. Each secular track gives a nod to God or something Biblical. Percy Mayfield, Etta James, the Clovers, and Johnny Ace are featured.

[Rhythm & Grooves @RhythmGrooves]

Today is Gene Tanner's (1936-1994) birthday. A member of the 5 Royales, Tanner (in the middle) was a part of the group's legendary recordings "Help Me Somebody," "Think," and the original version of "Dedicated to the One I Love."

[Rhythm & Grooves @RhythmGrooves]

The show is on right now on @KASUradio! We celebrate Sam Cooke and Chuck Willis with tonight's playlist.

[Rhythm & Grooves @RhythmGrooves]

Today is Sam Cooke's birthday! The gospel and soul legend was born January 22, 1931. R&G celebrates Sam Cooke on tonight's show on https://t.co/wwIE9QYD0l.

[Rhythm & Grooves @RhythmGrooves]

Today is Edwin Starr's birthday. Born Charles Edwin Hatcher on January 21, 1942, he was best known for his 1970 #3 R&B and #1 pop hit "War" and his 1969 #6 R&B and pop hit "25 Miles."

[Stax Records @StaxRecords]

The Mar-Keys' "Philly Dog" was released 56 years ago this month. Written and initially recorded by Rufus Thomas, the single and its B-side, "Honey Pot," were both included on The Mar-Keys 1966 album, THE GREAT MEMPHIS SOUND.

Listen to the song here: https://t.co/MqUcARguWH

[Variety @Variety]

Ronnie Spector, whose hard-edged yet tremulous voice soared on the Ronettes’ girl-group hits of the early ‘60s, died on Wednesday of cancer. She was 78. https://t.co/1OBspsGa2w

[Adam White @Tamla101]

Released #OTD in 1963, Eddie Holland’s finest turn as a singer (and they were probably his lyrics, too). Evidently others were impressed, e.g., the High Numbers, the Birds, Motörhead and Pearl Jam. Rock on, Eddie.

[Classic Motown @ClassicMotown]

We are so saddened by the news of Wanda Young of the Marvelettes passing. What an impact she has had on the world of Classic Motown and the lives of so many. Her legacy will continue to live on ❤ https://t.co/K3Ycax2zFH

[Rhythm & Grooves @RhythmGrooves]

RIP to soul legend Joe Simon, who died earlier this week. His biggest R&B hit was "The Chokin' Kind" in 1969.

[Rhythm & Grooves @RhythmGrooves]

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[Stax Museum @StaxMuseum]

@StaxRecords fans! Big Happy Birthday today to EDDIE FLOYD!!!!

[Otis Redding @OtisRedding]

Happiest of birthdays to the one and only, Eddie Floyd! #EddieFloyd #Soul

[Rhythm & Grooves @RhythmGrooves]

Happy birthday Doc Pomus and Eddie Floyd! Rhythm & Grooves features their music this week. The show is starting now on @KASUradio.

[MARTHA REEVES @MARTHAREEVESvan]

Tuesday night in Stockton-on-Tees.

[Gary U.S. Bonds @gary_us_bonds]

Last year's show was a blast! Looking forward to seeing all our friends on Monday night in Asbury Park NJ ~ mark... https://t.co/fk6bKVKiRw

[Rhythm & Grooves @RhythmGrooves]

Editing this week's Rhythm&Grooves. It features two legendary songwriters with birthdays this week.

[Rhythm & Grooves @RhythmGrooves]

Tonight on @KASUradio, we have a playlist featuring the first inductees into the Rock&Roll Hall of Fame. Streaming https://t.co/UOgbvecWh0

[Stax Museum @StaxMuseum]

Big birthday shoutout today to the late Chips Moman, very important in the history of Stax Records and MUCH more.... https://t.co/njNUq4mfSg