#468 :: LIVE Recording Wednesday :: Charles Bradley Tribute (Nov 5, 1948 – Sept 23, 2017)

GO FEET! Radio #468

Wednesday 27 September 2017

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This episode is dedicated to the 'Screaming Eagle Of Soul', the one and only Charles Edward Bradley (November 5, 1948 – September 23, 2017). A soul icon, a rare talent, a beautiful man. 

Charles Bradley was an American funk, soul, and R&B singer, signed to the Daptone Records label under the Dunham Records division. His performances and recording style were consistent with Daptone's revivalist approach, celebrating the feel of funk and soul music from the 1960s and 1970s. One review said he "echoes the evocative delivery of Otis Redding".

Bradley was the subject of the documentary, 'Soul of America', which premiered at South by Southwest in 2012. I totally recommend you see if, again, if you're already seen it.

Bradley died of stomach cancer in Brooklyn, New York, at the age of 68. He was surrounded by family and friends, including members of all the bands he worked closely with.

This is a two part episode. The first part was broadcast on The Blues Room, and the second part was broadcast on GO FEET! Radio. The songs selected for this tribute were mainly from LIVE performances on KEXP by Charles Bradley and his band. 

  

Part One

1 Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires - Heartaches and Pain (Live on KEXP, 2011)

2 Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires - Why Is It So Hard (Live on KEXP, 2011)

3 Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires - Golden Rule (Live on KEXP, 2011)

   Interview with Charles Bradley by Phil Grey (Free FM manager)

4 Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires - You Put The Flame On It (Live on KEXP, 2013)

5 Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires - Crying In The Chapel (Live on KEXP, 2013)

6 Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires - Strictly Reserved For You (Live on KEXP, 2013)

7 Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires - Confusion (Live on KEXP, 2013)

8 Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires-  Let Love Stand A Chance? (Live on KEXP, 2013)

Part Two

9 Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires - Nobody But You (LIVE on KEXP, 2016)

10 Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires - Things We Do For Love (LIVE on KEXP, 2016)

11 Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires - Ain't It A Sin (LIVE on KEXP, 2016)

12 Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires - Changes (LIVE on KEXP, 2016)

13 Charles Bradley feat The Menahan Street Band - Heart of Gold (Neil Young)

14 Charles Bradley feat The Menahan Street Band - Stay Away (Nirvana)

15 Charles Bradley and The Gospel Queens - Everyday Is Christmas When I'm Loving You