DJ Grizz- The Original Versions

Now I love a good Soul cover version as much as the next person, but what about those forgetton original Soul tunes that were overtaken by the more famous/successful cover version?! Heres a selection of great Soul cuts that came before their better known later interpretations!

First up a 1979 Prince tune covered in ’84 by Chaka, we’ve a Funk anthem that was writtern and recorded initially by Blue Eyed Soul artist Mark Capini, everyone knows Arethas- Respect but it was 1st recorded by its writer- the great Otis 2 years earlier in 1965, theres a little known Airplay recording of a hit tune that was held back by the record company so it could appear 1st on Earth Wind and Fire’s I Am LP so techinically still a cover and to end theres a the more laid backRuby Andrew song that become a high energy Disco hit some years later... plus more top 1st takes of great tunes!

Enjoy Soul people!!

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Prince- I feel for you

Average White Band- What cha gonna do for me

Mark Capini- I believe in miracles

Bessie Banks- Go now

Sir Mack Rice- Mustang Sally

Otis Redding- Respect

Lamont Dozier- Going back to my roots

Airplay- After the love is gone

Ruby Andrews- Casanova

DJ Grizz- Soul Version Excursion

Today we are going on a journey- taking those well known hits from way back when and doing them in a different Soul or Jazz style... its the Soul Version Excursion.

Our selection of Soul-Jazz covers versions starts with an Al Green stomper, we've a Jap-jazz version of the Azymuth Jazz-funk monster, MJ covers Bill Withers, there's a Go-Go feel to the Rare Essence take on Earth Wind and Fire, we've an Italian Jazz version of a Randy Crawford hit and we end on a haunting interpretation of the oft covered Nature Boy... plus others!

Catch you soon Mixtapers

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Al Green - Light my fire

Marcela Manabeira- Human Nature
Tokyo Cloudy Cruise- Jazz Carnival
Michael Jackson- Aint no sunshine
Rodney Franklin-It never rains in Southern California
The Souljazz Orchestra- Celestial Blues
Rare Essence- Sun goddess
Mario Bondi- Rio De Janerio Blues
Etta Jones- Nature Boy

DJ Grizz- Marvin Covered

Today we have a great selection of Marvin Gaye cover tunes. Nine top versions of the great mans materiel... its Marvin Covered!

We start with a T Boy Ross 70's boogie version of I Want You, By All Means gives New Jack Swing tinge to Lets Get It On, Jimmy Riley lends a reggae vibe, Angela and Boz have wonderful version of the Marvin/Tammi duet, and we end on a Donny Hathaway sublime rendition of the definitive Marvin anthem... and theres more Gaye greatness!

Have a great week you lovely Mixtapers!

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T Boy Ross- I want you

By all means- Lets get it on

Leon Ware- Come live with me angel

Donnie Elbert- I heard it through the grapevine

Jimmy Riley- Sexual Healing

Richard Evans- Mercy Mercy me

Jason Miles- Heavy love affair

Angela Bofill Boz Scaggs- Aint nothing like the real thing

Donny Hathaway- Whats going on

DJ Grizz - Reggae Got Soul 11

Keeping the Summer soundtrack rolling... a selection of Soul music favourites but 'inna Reggae Style'... its Reggae Got Soul Vol.11.

The collection of covers begins with a Roberta Flack love song rendition, there's a Lovers Rock take on the Blue Eyed Soul/ Rare Groove classic- Pina Colada Song (Escape!) The Deltones cover The Staple Singers, Sonia Ferguson Reggaefies Maze and we end on a version of the Collage 80's hit... plus more great Reggae-to-Soul interpretations.

All the gang are here mashing it up on the blog all week

Keep the Soul Love burning!

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Sara lee Lloyd Charners- The closer i get to you

Andrew Samuel- Pina Colada
Joyce Bond- Help me make it through the night
George Faith- Since i met you baby
Pama International- Heatwave
The Deltones- i’ll take you there
Diana Heron- Be thankful
Sonia Ferguson- My baby of magic
One Blood- Get in touch with me

DJ Grizz- Reggae Got Soul 10

Summertime is just around the corner so lets get into the sunshine mood with a Reggae Version Excursion. Featuring a selection of great Soul tunes but in a Reggae vibe... its Reggae Got Soul Vol. 10!

We start with a version of the Isley Brothers hit, Mahalia Saunders does Erma Franklins (Aretha's big sister) often covered 60's original justice, Rare Groove fans will recognise the Leon Haywood favourite covered by Wendy Walker, Sonia gives us her take on Gwen McCrae's Funky Sensation, and we end on some classic Smokey but done by Bitty Mclean.... and more!

Have a great Easter Mixtapers

Grizz- The Soul Mixtape

Paris Connection- Whos that lady

Blossom Brown- Oh no not my baby
Mahalia Saunders- Piece of my heart
Claudette Miller and the Ebony Sisters- Too much heaven
Roy Gee- Id rather go blind
Wendy Walker- Its got to be mellow
Sonia- Reggae sensation
The Soul Messengers- Do it til your satisfied
Bitty Mclean- Cruising

DJ Grizz- Reggae Got Soul 9

We've Volume 9 of Soul cover versions done in a Reggae style today..... yes its Reggae Got Soul 9!

The selection starts with Andrea L'amys spin on Rose Royce, Sonia Ferguson gives a Reggae hue to the O Jays classic, John Holt does the Chilites, Joy White covers the Chloe Martin Rare Groove gem, The Tamlins take on the Young Rascals and we end on version excursion by London Lovers Queen Janet Kay... plus more!

Enjoy your week!

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Andrea L’amy- I wanna get next to you

Sonia Ferguson- Used to be my dread

Bunny Brown- Rock you baby

John Holt - Stoned out of my mind

Al Campbell- Natural high

Joy White- it has come to my attention

Rolando Alphonso- What does it take

The Tamlins- Grooving

Janet Kay- Thats what friends are for

DJ Grizz- Reggae Got Soul 8

Its Bank Holiday Weekend in the UK and that can only mean one thing for Londoners (apart from traffic jams and DIY) and that's Carnival! Here's a little Reggae mix of Soul cover tunes to get you into the Notting Hill mood... its Reggae Got Soul 8!

The excursion starts with Lovers Queen Janet Kay and her take on Rose Royce, Storm do Archie Bell and The Drells, Flick Wilson covers an early Gwen Mcrae hit, Jennifer Lara gives her take on Evelyn Kings 80's club classic, and we end on Jamaican legend Sugar Minott's version of the Heatwave monster.

More old Soul gold in a weeks time... have a great weekend!

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Janet Kay- Wishing on a star
Storm- Its hard not to like you
Norman Collins- Back together again
Bob Andy- Games people play
Derrick Harriot- Turn back the hands of time
Flick wilson- Rockin chair
Rudy Thomas- Daydreamin
Jennifer Lara- I’m in love
Sugar Minnot- Mind blowing decisions

DJ Grizz- SoulJazz Versions 2016 pt 2

Its time to give those Soul and Jazz Funk cover versions another whirl in Soul Jazz Versions 2016 pt2!

We start with UK Jazz Funkers Gonzalez giving us their take of the Dramatics gem, The Soul Fantastics funk up Bill Withers, Fat Larrys do Jean Carne, Kele Le Roc does a 90's RnB version of the LA Boppers Rare Groove classic, Hubert Laws jazzies up Van Morrison and we end on a Latin cover of Stevie Wonder!

Catch you soon Mixtapers! RidyM and Mr S are not far behind....

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Gonzalez- Whatcha see is whatca get

Elaine Elias - Toda menina baiana
The Soul Fantastics- aint no sunshine
Redd Holt Unlimited- I shot the sheriff
Fat Larrys Band- Don’t let it go to your head
Kele Le Roc- You did it good
Norman feels- Til’ you come back to me
Hubert Laws- moondance
Sergio Mendes & Brasil77- Dont you worry bout a thing

DJ Grizz- Reggae Got Soul 6

More Reggae from the cellars with some great covers of Soul classics- its Reggae Got Soul 6!

The Soulful Reggae versions kick off with Lady Paula's take on the Richard Dimples Fields Rare Groove favorite, Norma White covers Chic, Sandra Cross interprets The Stylistics, Webby Jay gives us a Dramatics classic and we end on a Jimmy Lindsay tune made famous made The Commdores... plus many more goodies to nod your head to! 

Mr S here shortly. Come back real soon now!

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Lady Paula- Jazzy Lady
Norma White- I want your love
John Holt- You’ll never find another love like mine
Yvonne Archer- Aint Nobody
Sandra Cross- Break up to make up
Danny Ray- Love the one you’re with
Big Youth- Whats going on
Webby Jay - In the rain
Jimmy Lindsay- Easy

DJ Grizz- Reggae Got Soul 5

My 1st helping of Reggae for this year and my usual offering of Soul classics in a revival Reggae style... its Reggae Got Soul Volume 5.

The cover carnival starts with Norma Frazers version of the Aretha anthem, Cynthia Richards covers The Staple Singers, Winston Groovy gives us his take on the Holland Dozier Holland penned Supremes hit, Dave Barker of Dave & Ansell Collins fame sings the Stylistics and to finish- a slightly off script but none the less timely 1974 cover track of Bowies -Man Who Sold The World... plus more.

Mr S up soon. I'm back next weekend for more of the same!

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 Norma Frazer- Respect
Alton Ellis- You make me so very happy
Cynthia Richards- If you’re ready come go with me
Doreen  Schaffer- Ain’t gonna change my mind
Winston Groovy- You keep me hanging on
 Janet Kay- Wishing on a star
Ken Boothe - Lets get it on
Dave Barker- I’m stoned in love with you
The Wally Brothers- Man who sold the world

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DJ Grizz- Reggae Got Soul 4

Back for another helping of that Soulful old time Reggae Stuff- Its Reggae Got Soul Vol.4.

The Soul tracks with a Reggae feeling start with Seventh Extentions take on Earth Wind & Fire, Junior English covers Curtis, Derrick Harriot channels the Chilites, Tinga Stewart interprets a Brit Funk classic from Cymande, and reggae royalty Marcia Griffiths gives us a Roberta Flack monster.... and there more!

Mr s here soon- I'll return next week in Rare Groove mode!

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 Seventh Extension- Reasons
Elizabeth Archer- feel like making love
Chosen Few- Tears of a clown
Junior English- In loving you
Derrick Harriot- Have you seen her
Tinga Stewart- the Message
Motion - Walk on by
Jackie Edwards- I want a love I can feel
Marcia Griffiths- First time ever I saw your face

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DJ Grizz- Reggae Got Soul 3

We step into the Soulful Reggae garden this week and a selection of soul tunes done 'ina reggae style'.... just in time for carnival!

We begin with a Derrick Harriot cover of the massive Floaters No.1 tune, Inner Circle interpret the Stylistics hit, then Sandra Cross too covers the Stylistics (although better known by reggae fans by the Mighty Diamonds), Sugar Minnott had a hit with this Michael Jackson LP track (from 1972 LP 'Ben'), I tones do a great version of the hugely covered Walk On By, and we end on Freddie McGregors version of the LTD song (although maybe familier from George Benson to some).

Enjoy your long weekend if you are in the UK. Back soon!

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Derrick Harriot - Float on
Inner Circle- You make me feel brand new
Barry Biggs- Love on a 2 way street
Sandra Cross- Country living
Sugar Minott- Good thing going
Carlton Livingstone- I second that emotion
Mahalia Saunders- Piece of my heart
The I-tones- Walk on by
Freddie McGregor- Love Ballad

Reggae Got Soul 3 by Grizz Soul on Mixcloud

Today we are going on a Version hunt. Nine top familier tracks covered by unfamilier artists... its Soul Jazz Versions 2015 Part 2.

We've a Stanley Clarke tribute to George Duke from a recent LP, cool italian jazz-man Mario Bondi covers the Deidre Wilson Tabac jazz-funk nugget, Lesette Wilson does her take on the Maze anthem, Ronnie Laws blows hard on the Rufus n Chaka tune and Richard McDonald does a funky reggae variation on the Barry White classic.... plus many more to help fill in those musical gaps!

Catch y'all real soon, Mr S is just around the corner

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Soul Jazz Versions 2015 Part 2 by Grizz Soul on Mixcloud

DJ Grizz- Reggae Got Soul 2

Another addition to the Mixtapes Summer Soundtrack -its Reggae Got Soul Volume 2. A selection of Reggae/ Lovers Rock cover versions of Soul gems.

We kick of with Bunny Rugs Clarke (of the band Third World) take on the William Devaughan classic, Latisha does Chaka, Rudy Thomas covers Dionne Warwick, Christine Lewin reggaes up Mtume, and we end on Mickie Chungs version of the George Benson hit (although Georges was a cover too!!)

Back on my Soul journey next week, Mr S up real soon.

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DJ Grizz- Soul Jazz Versions 2015 pt 2

Welcome back in our Birthday week... 6 years old last Friday! Have a slice of Soul and Jazz cake to celebrate with a plate of cool cover versions.

We begin with an early version of Barbara Lewis' 1963 hit, blue eyed Soul boy Boz covers Aaron Neville, there's a 2014 version of the Quincy Jones Soul monster from drum legend Harvey Mason, a great little Latin take on the Mizzell Brothers penned gem, a stripped out Jap-Jazz Roy Ayers anthem, and ends on a jazz-funky Al Jarreau interpretation of George Duke.

Mr S up in few days and Grizz'll be back in a week!

Grizz

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DJ Grizz- Soul Jazz Versions 2015

My first foray into the world of cover versions for 2015 and what  a Smorgasbord we have today... something for everyone!

It starts with a Jackie Wilson big band take on Stevie, there's a disco version of an Ian Dury popular track, Phil Upchurch jazzes up a Shuggie Otis cut (although more famous in the hands of the Bros Johnson), jazz funk legend Harvey Mason gives us a recent smoothed out version of a Donald Byrd anthem, Rashann Patterson sings the Blow Monkeys and 2 reggae tinged version excursions to finish on!

Mr S up soon and i'll catch you in 2 shakes!!!

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DJ Grizz- More Soul & Jazz Versions

Another helping of Soul and Jazz Funk artists covering familiar tunes in there own inimitable style.... its the More Soul-Jazz Versions mix.

Todays smorgasbord starts with a pretty faithful 2000 version of the Larry Young funk monster, includes a Latin take on the often covered Light My Fire, Penny Goodwin jazzes up Marvin, there's a nice version of the Barbara Streisand blues party wind-down anthem, a left field take on the Bacharach classic, ands end with jazzman Oscar Toney Jr and his interpretation of the Bread song (and as well known as a Ken Boothe reggae hit) and much more....!

Over December SoulNRnB has some big names contributing to the blog and I've my traditional offering of Soul Xmas tunes plus something to get the party going!

Enjoy!!

Grizz

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DJ Grizz - Soul to Reggae Mix

Reggae music going back to the 60's has a tradition of making a great job of covering Soul gems and here's 5 of my favourites side be side with their Soul originals ... its Soul to Reggae mix time!

We have 2 Reggae anthems to start in Country Living and Hurts So Good with their Soul counter-parts, next the Royalettes give us the first version of a tune spawned many covers including the Alton Ellis one featured, there's the peace anthem from Timmy Thomas and then Tinga, and we end with a soul club classic from William DeVaughn and the Cornel Campbell take on it.

Catch you in week but more good music is only days away.    

Grizz

SoultoReggae Mix by Grizz Soul on Mixcloud

DJ Grizz- Soul-Jazz Versions

Welcome back to todays selection of Soul n Jazz but done in a version-excursion fashion! All the tunes are covers of much loved gems in Soul-Jazz Versions

First up a funked up version of an Ben E King rare groove monster, Chairman of the Board does the Fab Four, the late great Joe Sample re-visits his Crusaders anthem, The Dells and Jay Berliner cover Bill Withers and Major Harris keeps it Philly with his take on the Blue Magic hit (also a lovers rock anthem by Barry Biggs).

More rare grooves and soul that time forgot next week, up soon- SoulNRnB

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DJ Grizz - Soul Versions 2014

Its May and summer is knocking hard at the door at last! Here's some soul filled cover versions to welcome it on its way in

We start with a Chuck Jackson groover of a version of Bob Marley, Bobby Hutcherson jazzes up Sly Stone, S.O.U.L covers Stevie, Barbara Acklin has her say on a Bacharach standard, and we top it all off with Dionne Warwicks take on a Love Unlimited rare groove anthem.

I'm off on tour now with the local football club and god/hangover willing will catch you for some more nuggets from the vaults next week.

Grizz
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Chuck Jackson- Waiting in vain
Hugh Montenegro- Too high
Skylight- What’s going on
Bobby Hutcherson- Family affair
Ana Mazzotti- Feel like making love
S.O.U.L- My Cherie Amour
Barbara Acklin- This girls in love with you
Dionne Warwick- Move me no mountain