Author Topic: R.I.P. Bobby Womack (Read 367 times)

funkyjazzjunky · « **on:** June 30, 2014, 10:17:50 AM »

Not only was he a powerhouse singer, he was a very innovative guitarist that introduced a number of effects

Vann-Di

mikedm · « **Reply #1 on:** June 30, 2014, 02:40:56 PM »

My only exposure to Bobby was back in '80 when he opened for the Stones. When the night was over, I left thinking that the Stones should have opened for Bobby.

bigredbass · « **Reply #2 on:** June 30, 2014, 10:35:55 PM »

My favorite Bobby Womack song . . . .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNjSBkGUOTU

. . . . which I originally learned in this nitro-methane-and-Thunderbird-fueled rendition:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK6yfR701oQ

BW was such a great writer and performer, and then the pre-'Centerfold' JGB was a live steamroller: I never saw a band that could grab an audience by the neck as fast as they could.

J o e y

JuancarlinBass · « **Reply #3 on:** July 01, 2014, 05:48:53 AM »

My favourite Bobby Womack song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOg_8hCC4u4

and in this live, recent rendition:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOabV1tn7BE

jazzyvee · « **Reply #4 on:** July 01, 2014, 08:25:41 AM »

That song will be getting airplay on my Jazz radio programme in memory of Bobby Womack this evening and I will be doing a feature on Horace Silver.
I'm on at 18:00 GMT.
http://streema.com/radios/New_Style_Radio

Jazzyvee

sonicus · « **Reply #5 on:** July 01, 2014, 09:27:45 AM »

Jazzyvee , I will check out your show ! Das ist Kool ____

18:00 GMT =11:00AM PST in California

http://www.worldtimebuddy.com/gmt-to-pst-converter

JuancarlinBass · « **Reply #6 on:** July 01, 2014, 10:00:18 AM »

Jazzy, I will be certainly tuning in!. As a listener and musician from the Caribbean, I feel identified with what the website says about the radio station, and as a fellow Alembician bassist, I am sure there will be room for a lot of low frequency thumpin?! And who knows, maybe one day my work could also be displayed there!. Best regards!

jazzyvee · « **Reply #7 on:** July 01, 2014, 10:48:45 AM »

I have complete freedom in what I play on my radio programme and so there is a good chance your work could get on here. Usually the only things i reject are those that have no connection with Jazz, blues or world music or if the recording production quality is at a level that it will not stand up next to the other tracks on the programme. ( no point in playing something that is going to put the artiste in a bad light). I've already played some tracks by fellow forum member Pierre-Yves.

(Message edited by jazzyvee on July 01, 2014)

sonicus · « **Reply #8 on:** July 01, 2014, 12:17:06 PM »

Jazzyvee,

I will try to be a regular listener now ____
That was a most enjoyable Horace Silver show!
Many of his tunes were important building blocks to my musical connection to understanding and playing Jazz ____

Horace Silver & Miles Davis are both largely responsible for sparking and starting my love of Jazz, in spirit , content and delivery.

Bobby Womack will always be a part of my musical appreciation with his grooves and spirit as well . He really knew how to capture his audience. Such a great performer ____

jazzyvee · « **Reply #9 on:** July 01, 2014, 01:39:50 PM »

Hey thanks Sonicus, If I know you are listening in future I will put on some Jazz is Dead on for ya.

Jazzyvee

sonicus · « **Reply #10 on:** July 01, 2014, 01:50:26 PM »

Jazzyvee, Thanks ,

I really like Alphonso Johnsons's playing with them !

sonicus · « **Reply #11 on:** July 01, 2014, 02:00:32 PM »

Jazzyvee, Thanks ,

I really like Alphonso Johnsons's playing with them !

musashi · « **Reply #12 on:** July 01, 2014, 07:32:11 PM »

I agree with Jcdlc72, Across 110th Street is as close to a perfect song as I've ever heard..... It was co-written by Bobby and someone called Peace. Anyone know who Peace is, or what else he or she may have done?