“Stuck on Yourself” by The Whole Darn Family February is Black History Month and we’d be remiss if we didn’t shine a spotlight on The Whole Darn Family, an interracial band whose song “Seven Minutes of Funk” became an industry favorite that shaped the future of rap and hip-hop. Read our full article at:https://amherstrecords.com/black-history-seven-minutes-funk/ Or […]
“Betcha By Golly, Wow” by The Stylistics “There’s a spark of magic in your eyes / Candyland appears each time you smile (ooh ooh ooh) / Never thought that fairy tales came true / But they come true / When I’m near you…” Live your own fairytale and celebrate Valentine’s Day in style with “Betcha […]
“Lotta Fine Mama” by the Chambers Brothers “…when she give me a good, good hug, that’s all I want / and when she give me some good, good lovin’, that’s all I need…” We hope someone takes the time to list all the things they love about you this Valentine’s Day. Like the Chambers Brothers […]
“Mister Soul Singer” by Vivian Verdree and Ed Boze “Oh my love, you know a man can’t make it on his own…” No Valentine’s Day playlist should be complete without the sultry, soulful “Mister Soul Singer” by Vivian Verdree and Ed Boze! Add it to your playlist NOW: amherstrecords.lnk.to/VivianVerdree
“If I Didn’t Have a Dime” by Jim Alley “If I didn’t have a dime / And I didn’t take the time / To play the jukebox / Ohh, oh Saturday night / Would’ve been a sad and lonely night / For me…” Don’t miss your chance to hold your SO while you dance to […]
“Shelter Of Your Arms” by Liquid Smoke “…And in the shelter of your arms / I find strength and safety and then / I rise and start again…” Looking for an unconventional love song to add to your Valentine’s Day playlist? Then Liquid Smoke’s cover of Sammy Davis Jr’s “Shelter Of Your Arms” could be […]
“Please Come Back To Me” by T-Bone Walker “…thought Jesus Himself had returned to Earth playing electric guitar.” – B.B. King after first hearing T-Bone Walker’s ‘Stormy Monday’ recording. Walker made an impact in the music industry and even influenced musicians like Chuck Berry, Lonnie Mack, and Jimi Hendrix! A few highlights of Walker’s music […]
“What Good Am I Without You” by Little Anthony and The Imperials “What is wrong without right, what is darkness without the light, what is day without the night, what good am I without you?” Really want to impress this Valentine’s Day? Take a cue from Little Anthony and the Imperials and nail your “I […]
“Hey Love, Come and Get It” by Sandy Mercer “…I’ve got that thing, so please my dreams, come into my heart, so hey love, come on, come on now…” Stay one step ahead this Valentine’s Day and start planning the ultimate romantic playlist now with a little help from Sandy Mercer, and show that you’ve […]
“Sing a Simple Song” by Royce Jones “…I’m living, living, living life with all its ups and downs / I’m giving, giving, giving love and smiling at the frowns / You’re in trouble when you find it’s hard for you to smile / A simple song might make it better for a little while…” Maybe […]