CandyRandy's Podcast

This is my humble attempt to use music and say to you lovely lady listeners some of the things I believe you would like to hear from the man in your life. I have collected over 200 songs so far, 27 are included in this podcast (but if this episode gets a good response there will be more volumes to follow). Give it a listen and if you like it, leave me a comment, and ladies feel free to suggest the title & artists of songs of the “Pretty Words” you would like to hear in upcoming volumes.

Thank you for a great 2011. I have appreciated all your comments, suggestions, support and love, and hope I can continue to share my love of music with you in 2012.

Well, grab your partner, turn up the volume and listen to (or download) “Pretty Words”

God Bless and Happy New Year!

CandyRandy

Though you are small, Bethlehem, out of you will come One who will be ruler over Israel. He will stand and shepard his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the Lord His God. And they will live securely, for then His greatness will reach to the ends of the earth. And he will be their peace. O Bethlehem, the hopes and fears of all the years are met in you tonight.

While Mary and Joseph were in Bethlehem, the time came for her to be delivered. And she gave birth to her first-born son and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them at the inn.

I want to thank you for allowing me, and my music, to be a part of your world for another year.  I‘ve appreciated each and every comment posted and message sent to me, and look forward to sharing another year of podcasts with you.

Merry Christmas to you and your families and God Bless and keep you all.

CandyRandy

The Dells have been singing and performing for over five decades, have sold millions of records, and are considered the most enduring vocal group in the history of Rhythm and Blues. Affectionately known as The Mighty Dells by fans and leaders in the music industry, its members – including Marvin Junior (lead baritone), John Carter (lead tenor), Charles Barksdale (bass), Michael McGill (baritone) and Verne Allison (second tenor) – have continued to set the standard for top-to-bottom male harmony.

Initially known as the El-Rays, The Dells started in 1952 in Harvey, Illinois, as five friends from high school. Eventually, the El-Rays cut their very first single, “Darling I Know,” for Chess Records. It went nowhere. Two years later, with a new record contract with Vee Jay Records as The Dells, they released their 3rd recording “Oh What A Night.” It became an immediate R&B hit, finishing third behind Elvis' Don't Be Cruel at number two and Fats Domino's Blueberry Hill on top. The rest was musical history.

 In 2004, the Dells were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a well-deserved honor for one of the greatest soul groups of all time. The group performed more sporadically as the decade wore on.  And in August, 2009, tenor lead John Carter died after a long bout with cancer.  The response from around the music world was overwhelming; a reflection on Carter's talent and the often underrated importance of the Dells.

This episode is called “Conversation Piece” and features, in order, music from: Phil Casagrande, Euge Groove, The Packers, George Benson, Irene Reid, Winfield Davis, Bobby Caldwell & Denise Williams, Pat Metheny Group, Philippe Saisse, Arthur Prysock, Nils, Jimmy Smith, Lou Rawls & Diana Reeves, Johnny Lytle, Art Sherrod Jr., Dinah Washington, Wayman Tisdale, Nancy Wilson, Kim Waters, Cal Tjader, Jean Carne, Down To The Bone, Roy Ayers Ubiquity, and El Chicano.

Give a listen, it’s something to talk about!! 

Thanks and N-Joi,

CandyRandy

As I was putting this podcast together, it was my objective to mix artists of different genres (R&B, Pop, Blues & Jazz) and “times” (60’s, 70’s  on up to today) into 2 hours of feel good music & memories.

It contains new music from K’Jon, Sade, and Tony Bonz. Classics from The Stylistics, Ashford & Simpson, Chicago, Chaka Khan, David Bowie, The Temptations, Janet Jackson, and Steely Dan. Plus some favorites from The Capitols, Little Milton, Dee Dee Sharp, Double Exposure and more.  Give a listen, and afterwards post a comment to let me know if this one made you feel “Happy”.

N-Joi!

Also please note this wonderful news:

Inner Child Radio Network is please to announce that we have Syndicated "Candy Randy's PodCasts" for your Sunday Listening Pleasure . . . some Beautiful Music for the Beautiful People. Listen in Every Sunday starting at 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
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Sunday Afternoon Easy Listening with Candy Randy

My thanks to William S. Peters  and The Inner Child Radio Network for making me a part of your family.

As always to you,  feel free to download this and any of my podcasts.

With summer fast approaching, here’s a podcast to help you chill after work, school or play. It’s 27 songs selected to ease your mind & body. In order of play the artists are;

Bobby V – Earl Klugh – Chris Geith – JimiJames – Darrich Willrich – Al Jarreau – Mary Wells – Maxwell – Stanley Turrentine – Julie Dexter – Remy Shand – Jill Scott & Anthony Hamilton – Kool & The Gang – Willie Wright -  Tank – Chaka Khan – Anthony Pope – Kashif – Ryan Leslie – Ahmad Jamal – Musiq Soulchild – Tomorrow’s Promise – Teri Tobin – Ife Thomas – Mary Wells – Wayman Tisdale - The Temptations.

So lay back, and cool down with “Warm Summer Nights”.

N-Joi!!!

Barry Eugene White (September 12, 1944 – July 4, 2003).

A five-time Grammy Award-winner Barry White was known for his distinctive bass voice and romantic image, White's greatest success came in the 1970s as a solo singer and with the Love Unlimited Orchestra crafting many enduring soul, funk, and disco songs such as his two biggest hits, "You’re My First, The Last, My Everything” and "Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love Baby". Worldwide, White had many gold and Platinum albums and singles, with combined sales of over 100 million.

Barry learned his craft as engineer, producer and all-round musician, and was able to play every instrument presented to him, with the exception of strings and horns.  His first taste of success came in 1963 with his involvement with Bob and Earl on "Harlem Shuffle”.

 In 1972, he got his big break producing a girl group he had discovered called Love Unlimited, (formed in imitative style of The Supremes),  and created The Love Unlimited Orchestra, a 40-piece orchestral group to be used originally as a backing band for Love Unlimited. In 1974 he released an album of their music titled "Rhapsody in White", which yielded the now-timeless composition "Love's Theme," and reached #1 on the Billboard Pop charts. It was one of only a handful of instrumental recordings ever to do so.  In October 1974 he married Glodean James of Love Unlimited and they became the hippest couple in showbiz.

On July 4, 2003, he died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. His remains were cremated, and the ashes were scattered by his family off the California coast.

On September 20, 2004, he was posthumously inducted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame at a ceremony held in New York.

“Barry White (The Time Is Right)” contains 20 mood-setting songs by The Icon of Love himself. N-Joi!

Soft & Easy. That’s the theme for this episode. It’s my pleasure to relax your mind, body, & soul with a wonderfully tasty blend of smooth music that will massage your emotions and awaken happy memories. (Just in time for Valentine’s Day)

So, as always, relax, get comfortable and take it “Soft & Easy”.

N-Joi!

“Ocean Drive” is my first episode of the New Year. The inspiration for this one came while battling cabin fever after recent snow storm that shut down the city. I visualized myself cruising, top down along an ocean front and listening to some smooth tunes.

This episode includes music (in order) by: (1) Phil Casagrande, (2) Shirley Jones, (3) Ronald Isley, (4) Jason Jetplane, (5) Albare, (6) Chrisette Michele, (7) Kool and The Gang, (8) John Franklin, (9) R. Kelly, (10) Winfield Davis, (11) Dr. John E. Bell, (12) Vesta Williams, (13) Charlie Wilson, (14) Shirley Jones, (15) Rhianna, (16) Michael Jackson, (17) Brandy, (18) Elisabeth Withers, (19) Melba Moore, (20) Eric Benet, (21) Prince, (22) Albare, (23) Chani, (24) Charlie Wilson, (25) K’Jon, (26) Winfield Davis, (27) Phil Casagrande.

I invite you to relax, close your eyes, see yourself in sunglasses, Italian racing gloves, the rag-top dropped, and the music soothing your soul as we cruise leisurely down “Ocean Drive”.  N-Joi!

Welcome to “Time Trippin’ Vol 2”, another voyage thru time and genre. This episode includes music by; Mariah Carey - George Michael – Oleta Adams – James Brown – Prince – The Dells – Third World – Heaven & Hell Orchestra – Switch – Mel Waiters – Peabo Bryson – Lakeside – Seals & Crofts – Suzanne Vega – Boney James – Melba Moore – Whitney Houston – Jackie Ross – Phil Perry – Herb Alpert – The Isley Brothers – Betty Everett – Gavin Christopher & Christopher Cross.

As always thanks for your support, now fasten your seatbelt and N-Joi the journey!

Occasionally, I like to just put my media player on random and just enjoy music from different genres & times, and then share some of them with you. This is one of those “Time Trips” and it includes music from: Bettye Swann, Yarborough & Peoples, America, Alicia Myers, R. Kelly, 21^st Century and many more.

So please sit back, relax and give it a listen, and leave me a comment about what you think of it.

As always, I thank you for your support and I hope you enjoy “Time Trippin”

“Quiet Storm - Desire” a smooth mix designed for those after midnight hours. Soothing, relaxing and, dare I say, arousing sounds featuring; Phyllis Hyman, Teddy Pendergrass, K’Jon, Janet Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Larry Ellis Jr., Lina, Meli’sa Morgan, The Memphis Horns, The O’Jays, Jean Carne, Ray Goodman & Brown, Patti LaBelle, Paul Hardcastle, and The Whispers.

So, get comfortable, relax and N-Joi!

Michael Henderson first gained world wide recognition as an acclaimed young bass player with groups such as "The Detroit Emeralds", "The Fantastic Four", "The Funk Brothers" and was the FUNK anchor for Stevie Wonder, at the tender age of 19! Musicians marveled at his prowess and knowledge of his instrument.  After one such extraordinary, truly inspiring Stevie Wonder concert, Legendary Trumpeter Miles Davis made his way backstage only to inform Stevie, "I'm Takin' Yo F@&(*(%@ Bass Player!"  The rest is history!  

Michael Henderson performed on more than 50 Miles Davis Albums, and simultaneously while recording with Miles, played bass on "You're The Man," with singer Marvin Gaye, the album/single "Whatcha See is Whatcha Get!" and "In The Rain" both  by "The Dramatics".

 Michael traveled with Miles, until he decided to write, sing and record his first hit, "Valentine Love" on the Norman Connors album, "Saturday Night Special" featuring the smooth vocals of Michael Henderson and Jean Carn!  Following this hit release was the super phenomenal, "You Are My Starship" from the Norman Connors Album of the same name.  Though it is often times thought that Norman Connors is the vocalist, it is actually the vocal stylings, of Michael Henderson himself, also Bassist, Composer, Arranger and Producer of this classic!  He then went on to record several albums, "In The Night-Time", "Wide Receiver", "Solid", "Goin' Places", "Do It All", Sling Shot", "BedTime Stories", and "Fickle", which garnered many top ten  hits.

Michael Henderson, who is, and always has been a class act, a gentleman and talent extraordinaire is busy working on his newest project, and so while we eagerly await it’s release, I invite you to click play and enjoy the “Mellow Moods of Michael Henderson”

I believe good music is timeless, has no boundaries and isn’t limited to “genre”.  This episode re-enforces that sentiment, as it weaves songs of days gone by and evokes pleasant feelings in all of us. Prepare to groove to the sounds of The Younghearts, The Masqueraders, The Manhattans, Patti Drew & The Drew-Vels, Gwen McCrae, David Porter, Patti Labelle & The BlueBelles, The Spellbinders, Ruby Andrews, The Esquires, The Intrigues, Roberta Flack, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Slim Harpo, Screaming Jay Hawkins, Dorothy Moore, Candi Staton, Big Jay McNeely, Bettye Swann, Donnie Elbert, Lou Rawls, Chris Bartley, Teddy Pendergrass, Tyrone Davis, The Temprees, The Chi-Lites, Nina Simone, Mavis Staples, and Jesse Belvin, in an episode I call; “Turn Back The Hands Of Time”

Thanks for listening and for your continued support. N-Joi!

This episode combines the music of contemporary & independent artists in a blend that will relax your mind and your body while stimulating your imagination. In this episode you’ll hear Dwele, Ebony Evans, Marshall Thompson, Ty Causey, Mellow-D, Marc Staggers, Jonathan Butler, Gloria Ry’ann, K’Jon, Elisabeth Withers, Walt Chris, Winfield Davis, Jaheim, Corrine Bailey Rae, Keith Sweat, Lina, Marcel & The Truth, Macy Gray, and The Temptations.

I call it “Smooth” and after listening, I think you’ll agree. Thanks for your continued support.  N-Joi!