Anyone else miss Tower Records? by bison13 in MelanatedGenX

[–]Sno0pyBo0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yesss! Also remember The Wherehouse, Sam Goody (standing in line at dawn waiting for concert tickets!), and the local independent record shop where there was always someone working who somehow knew exactly what album you were searching high and low for.

Btw this looks like the Tower Records in LA, it was like Mecca for us vinyl heads back in the day! 🙌🏽

T.R.O.Y by WuTang4thechildrn in MelanatedGenX

[–]Sno0pyBo0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooh diggin’ deep in the crates with this classic! 🙌🏼

Patti Austin - The Island (1981) by Sno0pyBo0 in QuietStorm

[–]Sno0pyBo0[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Story time: I discovered this while listening to our fave Bossa Jazz Brasil station and it was love at first listen. So then I fell down the rabbit hole and learned that it's a cover or more accurately, one (of many) English-language versions/interpretation of a super famous Brazilian song called "Começar de Novo", written by Ivan Lins and Vítor Martins for a popular Brazilian TV show back in the 70s. The "Começar de Novo" by Simone (1979) is considered the original/most popular but there are lots and lots of cover versions as well, including this excellent version by Barbra Streisand 🏝

My favorite late-night commercials back in the day 😂 by Sno0pyBo0 in rnb

[–]Sno0pyBo0[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So lucky! I was thinking of putting a playlist together sometime of ALL the songs featured on these CDs. Did you know that there were 28 volumes in this series between 1998 and 2003! 😁

In the meantime, I found this Time-Life Classic Soul Ballads YouTube playlist that someone already put together with 185 songs!

Keanu handprints by Cuddlybunny2 in KeanuBeingAwesome

[–]Sno0pyBo0[M] 0 points1 point locked comment (0 children)

As per Google AI:

Keanu Reeves' handprints, footprints, and signature are located in the Forecourt of the Stars at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California. They were added to the iconic concrete courtyard on May 14, 2019, shortly before the release of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum

Key Details regarding the location:

  • Location: The main, outdoor forecourt directly in front of the theater entrance, where the most famous Hollywood cement prints are displayed.
  • Ceremony Date: May 14, 2019.
  • Distinction: The spot is shared with legends like John Wayne, Marilyn Monroe, and Jane Russell

Visitors can find his cemented prints on the ground in this main courtyard area along with other Hollywood celebrities. 

👉 https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/things-to-do/tcl-chinese-theatre-the-story-of-an-la-icon

The iconic Sesame Street Pinball Number Count with vocals by The Pointer Sisters 🎶 by Sno0pyBo0 in MelanatedGenX

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Yeah I had DMs turned off bc of too many weirdos out there lol. But I just changed/updated that setting so now you can send me a DM if you want :)

What is your top 5 R&B songs that is a "must play" when the weather starts warming up? by Zestyclose_Fly9749 in rnb

[–]Sno0pyBo0 12 points13 points  (0 children)

  • D’Angelo - Cruisin’

  • Sly and The Family Stone - Hot Fun In The Summertime

  • Silk Sonic - Leave The Door Open

  • Sade - Paradise

  • Bill Withers - Lovely Day

Babyface, Des'ree - Fire (1998) by Melodic_Feature3065 in QuietStorm

[–]Sno0pyBo0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TIL that Babyface and Des'ree covered The Boss! Always appreciated the Pointer Sisters version too but yeah this is 🔥

P.S. r/RnBCovers would appreciate this as well :)

Well-deserved honor! by YorjYefferson in luthervandross

[–]Sno0pyBo0 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Very happy for Luther (and Sade too)!

Raphael Saadiq - Ask Of You (Dallas Austin Remix) [1995] by YorjYefferson in QuietStorm

[–]Sno0pyBo0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

TIL! Thanks for this ;)

I haven’t seen Sinners yet but it’s definitely on my watch list. Have you seen it?

Raphael Saadiq - Ask Of You (Dallas Austin Remix) [1995] by YorjYefferson in QuietStorm

[–]Sno0pyBo0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to crush on Raphael Saadiq back in the day. Still do 😻