White Soul

There is a certain degree of musical snobbery when the topic of 'blue-eyed soul' comes up. Well I have blue eyes and am white and I enjoy all sorts of music. I don't like the idea of ghettozisation of music - surely its about creativity not race, colour etc. I include a list of my favourite artists often labelled as such.

Dusty Springfield - this performance spot on - so are lots of Black versions as well but so is this!

Van Morrison
Elkie Brooks - I first saw her in her Vinegar Joe days.
Steve Marriott
Average White Band - Scottish soul at its best. I remember seeing them 35ish years ago at 3.00am having breathed in substances - (only ever done that 3 or 4 times by the way) - brilliant

Steve Winwood
George Michael

I melt everytime I hear this

Anastacia Heavy on the Heart
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Bonnie Raitt
Duffy
Adele
Sharleen Spiteri - love her

Paul Weller
Lisa Stansfield - she comes from 'round the corner'

100 Greatest Romantic Albums of All Time 41-50

There are so many songs that make me think of my wife of twenty-four years. Many of them are on the albums that I have been presenting in the last few days. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack has always been one that brings her to my mind.

Here is a recommendation for you, if you have someone during this Valentine season that you love, take their hand, put this song on, and dance with them. It is simply lovely. :)

Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face


The other albums that made the list, like Boyz II Men II, We Are Love by Harry Connick Jr. and Faith by George Micheal always make me think of my wife.

All the memories of romantic music from the past that come up during this time of the year make it such an enjoyable time.

41. Roberta Flack - First Take

42. Boyz II Men - II

43. Enigma - LSD

44. Depeche Mode - Violator

45. Fiona Apple - Tidal

46. Harry Connick, Jr. - We Are In Love

47. Zero 7 - Simple Things

48. Mazzy Star - So Tonight That I Might See

49. Theivery Corporation - The Mirror Conspiracy

50. George Michael - Faith