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  • Chaka Khan-Tell Me Something Good - 10:2:25 8.13 PM

    Chaka Khan-Tell Me Something Good - 10:2:25 8.13 PM
    Oct 3 2025
    Chaka Khan Photo: The Heart Truth - Chaka Khan in Chris March
    Usage: Wikipedia Oublic Domain
    Podcast Cover Art By: Gail Nobles
    Story by: Gail Nobles
    Intro by; Gail Nobles

    “Tell Me Something Good” is today’s topic by the fabulous Chaka Khan! You know, when I first heard that iconic song, I was just a baby girl. The chorus grabbed everyone’s attention and made everybody sing along!

    You could feel the vibe change when that part hit. Everybody would chime in, and it felt like a big ol' sing-along party! Back in those days, you didn’t even need to know what Chaka Khan looked like; it was all about the music. My daddy had a stack of 45s, and we would just put them on the turntable, ready to groove. No fancy record covers mattered because all we wanted was to hear the song. We were thankful that we had the music.

    Now, I’ll be honest, sometimes those words were hard to catch. Back then, you didn’t have lyrics printed out or even closed captions on TV! We just listened, felt the music, and let it move us.

    “Tell Me Something Good,” released in 1974, became a massive hit on that AM radio we all loved. It was part of the album "Rags to Rufus," and that funky groove was crafted by none other than Stevie Wonder. You know, it was the first big hit for Rufus, and once Chaka’s voice took center stage, they switched gears and became “Rufus featuring Chaka Khan” for their next album. That song climbed up the charts—hitting number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and even taking the top spot on the Cash Box Top 100 for a week!

    And let’s not forget that funky guitar talk box by Tony Maiden—it was one of the early songs to use it, making it a true standout. So, whenever you hear that classic, just know it’s a celebration of good vibes and great music, and it all started with a little way of asking, “Tell me something good!”

    I'm Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening to the Podcast AM Memories.

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    3 minutos
  • Reflections on Michael Jackson 9:12:25 4.24 PM

    Reflections on Michael Jackson 9:12:25 4.24 PM
    Sep 12 2025
    Story By: Gail Nobles
    Photo: Public Domain Wikipedia

    There's still a lot of talk about Michael Jackson, and I'm not here to gossip. I take what I hear with a grain of salt, but I do pay attention. Recently, I came across a video of Michael on stage with Jay-Z and others. I'm not sure what the full story was. All I saw was him greeting the fans, but he didn’t seem very happy as he walked away. Maybe he was just exhausted. This was at the Summer Jam in 2001, and I'm only just now seeing it. A lot was happening in my own life back then.

    Watching the video, it struck me, and it was strange to me that Michael was on stage with rappers. Michael wasn’t someone who easily mingled with just anyone, and even famous people felt lucky if he acknowledged them. There are rumors that he even distanced himself from his own family. So, when I hear various things about him, I can’t say how many of them are true. I can’t claim to know everything he was dealing with. What might appear one way could very well be something else.

    There must have been a lot going on in Michael’s life for him to be on stage with Jay-Z. It also surprised me to see him beatboxing while watching an interview with Oprah. Rap music had become really popular, and I guess he felt he had to adapt to the changing music scene. But seeing Michael Jackson with rappers and doing beatbox wasn’t the Michael I was used to knowing.

    In the beginning, I wasn’t sure if Michael Jackson really liked rap music. Back in the 80s, during the making of his album *Bad*, there were rumors about him and Quincy Jones. I heard that Michael once said "rap is dead" when Quincy suggested working with the group Run-DMC for that album. This disagreement was one of the reasons they parted ways after the album *Bad*. Michael wanted more control over his music and felt that Quincy didn’t understand the newer trends, like hip hop.

    I was also surprised that Quincy wanted to work with rap music, but then I learned he actually understood street life. And Quincy Jones made a rap record back in 1989 with his Grammy winning album Back on the Block.

    Sometimes, what we read or watch on TV doesn’t show the whole picture. We often only hear part of the story, and what we know may not even be close to everything that's really going on.

    I’m Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening to an all-time MJ podcast where MJ stands for Michael Jackson.

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    4 minutos
  • The Whispers-Mother for My Children 8:30:25 6.21 PM

    The Whispers-Mother for My Children 8:30:25 6.21 PM
    Aug 30 2025
    Intro: Gail Nobles
    Story by: Gail Nobles
    Photo: Derek Cason
    Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

    Alright, let’s groove to this! “A Mother for My Children” by The Whispers is a soulful tune that hits deep, blending that funky vibe with a touch of disco magic. It came out in 1973, a time when music was all about feelings and rhythm.

    Now, the lyrics tell a heartfelt story. Here we have a man who’s feeling pretty lonely, struggling to raise his two kids all by himself. The little ones are asking about their mom, who’s not around anymore. That’s rough! He's doing all the housework and trying to keep it together, but when Mother's Day rolls around, the kids’ questions just make it harder.

    He’s on the search for a new mother figure for his children, someone to fill that gap in their lives. It’s not about wanting any old buddy; he’s looking for a true mother who can bring love and care back into their home.

    The Whispers wrap this heavy message in smooth melodies and funky beats, creating a sound that makes you want to dance while also tugging at your heartstrings. It’s a classic example of how soul and disco can tell deep stories while keeping you moving! So, take a listen—let the rhythm take you away while you reflect on the love and family vibes.

    I'm Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening to The Cat Bear.

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    2 minutos
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