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Marcoujor: The Magic of Soul Music

12/9/2015

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Funky Friday is a tradition I look forward to each week. I listen to two hours of the most amazing music on my public radio station, WXPN, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. It grounds me for the entire week to come.

David Dye has been the DJ mastermind of this program for over 20 years. He has a collection of soul, rhythm and blues, funk and alternative music spanning from the 1960s to present that pleases each and every week.

Whether stuck in traffic after a long week of work or relaxing with my feet up at home, it's impossible to be in a bad mood when grooving to Funky Friday...

This past weekend featured an extra funkadelic treat ~ as the top #1 soul hits from January, 1970 to December, 1979 hit the air waves.  I got so much house cleaning and organizing done grooving to these tunes from my teen years...😀

 Here is a little poem and musical sampling I hope you will enjoy.

I had to give a nod to the Godfather of Soul, Mr James Brown...!

​Ode To the Funk

The Funk ain't no junk

Listen, don't be punk,

Parliament is sent

They will represent!

Wanna see you dance,

In yo' disco pants!

'I Know You Got Soul'

Put down Billy Joel...!

This ain't no Bread,

Get that out yo' head.

When you hear James Brown,

It's time to get down!

'Get up off That Thing'

Lemme hear you sing.

Havin' fun, you say?

Listen up, I'll play...!
"The one thing that can solve most of our problems is dancing." James Brown
PictureAndy Jordan's latest :)


​Wanted to share the latest from Weeblyhood as well:

Want money? Jiminy Cricket! via WarnerWords
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Down Through The Holidays via flashPress

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Until next week, keep dancing.

Hugs, mar

18 Comments
Sunshine
12/9/2015 10:19:54 am

A great way to get over a funk is by listening to funk music! Funtabulous videos and the Ode to the Funk was funkalicious! :)

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Maria link
12/9/2015 06:05:33 pm

YOU are funtabulous and funkalicious as well, dear Sunshine.

Thanks for making my heart sing!

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Gail Sobotkin
12/9/2015 10:43:31 am

Dear Maria,
Loved the image of you grooving to these songs while you cleaned house---listening to upbeat tunes is my favorite way to tidy up the house, too!
That said, of these three tunes I love "Bridge Over Troubled Water," the best. It's such a timeless and soothing song.
Sending Blessings, Love and Hugs Across the Miles,
Gail

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Maria link
12/9/2015 06:08:43 pm

Dear Gail,
I especially love Aretha Franklin's rendition and am happy you enjoyed as well.
Hope you are enjoying this season ~ we're expecting temps in the 60s over the weekend...😎
Love and hugs, mar

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Peg Cole link
12/9/2015 10:52:34 am

Cleaning house to soul music is cool and funky! I'm listening to James Brown now. He is awesome. Loved the photo of Andy. Looks like he's taken your chair as his own. I know how that goes.

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Maria link
12/9/2015 06:15:08 pm

Dear Peg,

Between Tony and Mini Me, 'I know you know'...😕

Glad you stopped by to funk with me!

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paula link
12/9/2015 11:49:05 am

This is funking awesome! Thanks for perking up my funking day! You are the funk Queen. The funky music takes me down Memory Lane to the days when FUNK was big in my life.
Sometimes I wonder what the funk I would do without funky friends like you!..................Peace & FUNKINESS......Paula

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Maria link
12/9/2015 06:17:31 pm

I don't think one can say 'funk' enough these days, dear Paula.
Thanks for making me giggle like a funking fool.
Love and hugs, Maria

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Martie link
12/9/2015 01:06:18 pm

Music! The best mood swinger on this planet. When it's time for house cleaning, or whatever, just put on the right music.

Thank heavens for local radio stations!

'Bridge over troubled waters' is one of my favorites!

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Maria link
12/9/2015 06:30:02 pm

Dear Martie,
I'm not surprised we see eye to eye on this musical thang ... 😀
Love your visits and you more, mar

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Genna east
12/9/2015 03:04:07 pm

Music is one of the miracles of humanity; and soul is joyful and cathartic. I pictured you doing your housekeeping while listening to those funky tunes. I was there, too, in my mind, and flipped on the stereo as I started cleaning out one of the closets in the guestroom. I've been putting this off for faaar too long. "I feeeel good...I knew that I would now..." Thank you for this cool musing!

Hugs,
Genna

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Maria link
12/9/2015 07:19:55 pm

Your comment caused a huge smile reaction~ wonderful you got some clearing out done...

Hugs to you too,
Maria

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Shauna
12/10/2015 12:17:49 pm

Gotta have music in my life! One of the first things I ask when I'm being considered for a new job is, "can I have music?" Can't imagine going through the day without it.

Love the videos, Mar. I love Aretha's version of Bridge Over Troubled Water. What a soulful twist she put on one of my favorite Simon and Garfunkel tunes.

Thanks for the smiles!

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Maria link
12/15/2015 08:58:11 pm

I know what you mean about working with music, dear Sha ~ I need it too!

I love Aretha's version and am so happy you did too.

Love and hugs, mar

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Mike
12/12/2015 09:13:59 pm

Did someone say dancing shoes? I'll have to hunt them down. Now girl, I see you take a potshot at Bread in your otherwise catchy poem. Oye!

Sorry I am late between the funky music, funky musings I have been off the dance floor this week. But I am back.

Maria, I am listening to your music now. It has a healing effect.


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Maria link
12/15/2015 09:01:07 pm

Oh Mike,

So good to see you in action~ with sense of humor intact.

Glad this was healing for you ~ take good care of yourself. Hugs, mar

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femmeflashpoint link
12/15/2015 10:03:47 pm

Decisions, decisions!

So hard to say I've got a fav among these amazing vocalists. All of them have had their time and place of appreciation with me.

Their music is timeless and always refreshing. :)

femme

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Maria link
12/18/2015 09:04:03 am


I know just what you mean, dear femme ~ I'm totally hooked on soul music ~ could select a song a day for at least a year...😉

Hope you are having heaps of fun with plenty of sparkles this Christmas season.

Love and thanks, mar

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