JOVM’s William Ruben Helms celebrates the 89th anniversary of the birth of Syl Johnson.
Category: 1960s soul
Throwback: R.I.P. Walter Scott
JOVM’s William Ruben Helms celebrates the life and music of The Whispers co-founder Walter Scott.
Throwback: Happy 83rd Birthday, Eddie Levert!
JOVM’s William Ruben Helms celebrates The O’Jays lead singer Eddie Levert’s 83rd birthday.
Throwback: Happy 91st Birthday, Jackie Wilson!
JOVM’s William Ruben Helms celebrates the 91st anniversary of Jackie Wilson’s birth.
Throwback: R.I.P. Sly Stone!
JOVM’s William Ruben Helms celebrates the live and music of Sylvester Stewart, a.k. Sly Stone.
Throwback: Happy 83rd Birthday, Curtis Mayfield!
JOVM’s William Ruben Helms celebrates the 83rd anniversary of the birth of Curtis Mayfield.
Throwback: Happy 81st Birthday, Gladys Knight!
JOVM’s William Ruben Helms celebrates Gladys Knight’s 81st birthday.
Throwback: Happy 81st Birthday, Patti LaBelle!
JOVM’s William Ruben Helms celebrates Patti LaBelle 81st birthday.
Throwback: Happy 84th Birthday, Ronald Isley!
JOVM’s William Ruben Helms celebrates the legendary Ronald Isley’s 84th birthday.
Throwback: Happy 75th Birthday, Stevie Wonder!
JOVM’s William Ruben Helms celebrates Stevie Wonder’s 75th birthday.
Throwback: Happy 92nd Birthday, James Brown!
JOVM’s William Ruben Helms celebrates the 92rd anniversary of James Brown’s birth.
Throwback: Happy 79th Birthday, Al Green!
JOVM’s William Ruben Helms celebrates Al Green’s 79th birthday.
New Audio: JOVM Mainstay Kelly Finnigan Teams Up with Chicago Soul Legend Renaldo Domino on a Deep Soul Cover
Acclaimed singer/songwriter, musician, producer and Monophonics frontman Kelly Finnigan teamed up with Chicago‘s Renaldo Domino for a cover of Buffalo-based duo Samson & Delilah‘s 1967 song “Keep Me In Mind.” The Finnigan and Domino cover, which features an All-Star cast of some of the soul scene’s best players was recorded entirely to tape in studios between the Bay Area, Chicago and Ohio during the recording sessions for the JOVM mainstay’s most recent solo album, last year’s A Lover Was Born.
The Finnigan and Domino rendition sees the pair and their collaborators tightening the original’s groove just a bit while retaining the original’s spirit and feel in a remarkably loving and straightforward period specific manner. And much like the original, the song’s mid-tempo groove-driven arrangement serves as a lush and funky bed for the pair’s uncannily soulful harmonizing, which in some way rekindles memories of Sam and Dave, and the like.
The standalone single was released digitally through Colemine Records. The 7″ 45RPM vinyl will be available on May 23, 2025. You can pre-order the vinyl or stream on your favorite DSP here: https://colemine.lnk.to/clmn260
Throwback: Happy 86th Birthday, Marvin Gaye!
JOVM’s WIlliam Ruben Helms celebrates the 86th anniversary of the birth of Marvin Gaye.
Throwback: Happy 81st Birthday, Diana Ross!
JOVM’s William Ruben Helms celebrates Diana Ross’ 81st birthday.
