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Thread #113584   Message #2417849
Posted By: Azizi
19-Aug-08 - 01:15 PM
Thread Name: Favorite Songs by Black Singers/Groups
Subject: RE: Favorite Songs by Black Singers/Groups
MaryMac90, did you say Queen Ida?!!

Oh! I just love Zydeco music! Here's a link to a videoclip of Queen Ida that shows zydeco singing, instruments, dancing and also provides some information about the roots of this American music genre:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gHIscVQB84
Queen Ida and The Bon Temps Zydeco Band - Rosa Majeur

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And, MaryMac90, I see you used the word "rolling" in your latest post to this thread. Guess what that made me think of?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0T7TgNdN8k8&feature=related
Temptations - Ol' Man River
[Melvin Franklin show his skills on the lead vocals].

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And there really shouldn't be a list about Black singers and Black groups with just one Temptations song. So here are three more:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltRwmgYEUr8
Temptations-My Girl

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNn361umypM
The Temptations-just my imagination

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O75qOTCHOIs
The Temptations - Get Ready (rare 1966 clip)