3rd 'Fockers' Flick? Nov 14, 2008
Missing in no particular order: Paul Simon, Carly Simon, Carla Thomas, Sting, Linda Ronstadt, Eric Clapton, Diana Ross, Phoebe Snow, Alicia Keys, Elvis Costello, Donald Fagen, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora. And then there s the issue of what constitutes a singer. (Fox News)
'Soul Men': Off Beat, By Kurt Loder Nov 8, 2008
In addition, there are fond references to Booker T., who led the Stax house band that played on those sessions, and to Carla Thomas, another Stax artist of the period. Weinstein's lawyer says, "If Mr Moore decides to file a lawsuit, he will lose." To anyone familiar with the ways in which Rormers were traditionally treated by the record industry, that sounds a lot like the bad old days. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Star Wars: Robert De Niro vs. Mel Gibson Sep 12, 2008
" The movie, which seems on its face to be pretty much the same stuff we ve seen before, has a neat plot twist. I m not going to tell you what it is. It s worth plunking down a few bucks to find out. Righteous Kill is not "The Godfather II," the first movie that ever featured these two actors together. Nor is it Heat, the second and only other film with them facing off. Jon Avnet has directed a very mainstream entertainment here. It s not cutting-edge. It is simply good fun to watch these two... (Fox News)
Harry Potter Scared by Horse Aug 16, 2008
He worked on hits by Sam & Dave, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, Rufus and Carla Thomas and so on. And when Stax got nervous that he was using up all their resources, he moved his operation south to Muscle Shoals, Ala. (Fox News)
Industry Legend Jerry Wexler Dies At 91 Aug 16, 2008
In 1965, he signed a distribution deal for Memphis-based Satellite Records, which was putting out songs by Carla Thomas. That label would later become known as Stax. (Billboard.com)
Soul legend dead at 65 Aug 13, 2008
Hayes was a longtime songwriter and arranger for Stax Records in Memphis, playing in the studio's backup band and crafting tunes for artists such as Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Carla Thomas and Johnnie Taylor in the 1960s. Among the songs he wrote for Stax artists, often with his partner David Porter, were "Hold On, I'm Comin'," "Soul Man," "When Something Is Wrong with My Baby" and "B-A-B-Y.". (CNN -- Showbiz)
Isaac Hayes' History With Scientology Aug 12, 2008
"Chef was written out of the show. Isaac s income stream was severely impaired as a result. Suddenly there were announcements of his touring, and performing. It didn t seem possible, but word went out that he d be at BB King s in New York in January 2007. I went to see him and reported on it here. The show was abomination. Isaac was plunked down at a keyboard, where he pretended to front his band. He spoke-sang, and his words were halting. He was not the Isaac Hayes of the past. What was worse... (Fox News)
More Than 'Shaft': Hayes Was Major Influence Aug 12, 2008
He began writing songs, establishing a songwriting partnership with David Porter, and in the 1960s they wrote classic hits for Sam and Dave such as "Hold On, I'm Coming," "Soul Man," and "When Something is Wrong With My Baby." They also wrote for other Stax artists including Carla Thomas. Hayes' work as a composer helped him secure a deal as a solo artist. (Billboard.com)
Funk groundbreaker Isaac Hayes dies at 65 Aug 12, 2008
He began writing songs, establishing a partnership with David Porter, and in the 1960s they wrote classic hits for Sam Moore and Dave Prater such as "Hold On, I'm Comin'," "Soul Man" and "When Something is Wrong With My Baby." They also wrote for such other Stax artists as Carla Thomas. Mr. Hayes' work as a composer helped him secure a deal as a solo artist. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Isaac Hayes, 'Shaft singer and Chef on 'South Park,' dies at 65 Aug 12, 2008
They also wrote for other Stax artists including Carla Thomas. Hayes work as a composer helped him secure a deal as a solo artist. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Gentle voice, music giant: Isaac Hayes dies at age 65 Aug 11, 2008
Hayes and Porter worked together and separately with other Stax artists including Johnnie Taylor, Carla Thomas, William Bell, Booker T & The MG's and The Emotions, and helped establish the small company as Motown's chief rival in the '60s soul sweepstakes. Making a solo mark. (USA Today -- Life)
Isaac Hayes, singer-songwriter who defined '70s soul, is dead at 65 Aug 11, 2008
Soon he began writing songs with David Porter, and their music like "Soul Man" and Hold On, I'm Comin'" for Sam and Dave, and "B-A-B-Y" for Carla Thomas came to embody the Stax aesthetic. It was tight, catchy pop, but full of sweat and grit, a proudly unpolished Southern alternative to Motown. By the late 1960s Hayes was stepping out as a solo artist, and his reputation grew as much for his music as for his dress. The cover of his 1969 album, "Hot Buttered Soul," pictured him in customary style:... (International Herald Tribune)
Isaac Hayes, Soul Legend And The Voice Of 'South Park' Character Chef, Dead At 65 Aug 11, 2008
Over the following years, Hayes and songwriting partner David Porter wrote a reported 200 songs, including such soul classics as Sam & Dave's "Soul Man" and "Hold On, I'm Comin'," Carla Thomas' "B-A-B-Y," and Johnnie Taylor's "I Had a Dream.". Hayes released his debut solo album in 1967, but his breakthrough came two years later with the classic Hot Buttered Soul, which featured lush, ambitious arrangements and an innovative structure, and exerted a profound influence on many soul albums to come... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Medford (not Memphis) is home to rebirth of Eddie Floyd's soul Jul 31, 2008
"I would have flown to Timbuktu to make this happen," Dinallo says of the new album that finds Floyd purring through such gems as "I Will Always Have Faith in You" (a hit he wrote for Carla Thomas), the quietly urgent " 'Til My Back Ain't Got No Bone" (a hit for both William Bell and Esther Phillips), and the driving "You Don't Know What You Mean to Me," which Sam & Dave scored with. (There's no remake of Floyd's "Knock on Wood" because the producers felt they couldn't possibly top the original. (Boston Globe)
McCartney Plays Shea 42 Years Later Jul 19, 2008
Also absent are Johnny Mathis; Billy Preston; Kenny Loggins; Deniece Williams; Isaac Hayes; Carla Thomas; Gene Chandler; Richie Sambora; Jerry Butler; Julia Fordham; Marilyn McCoo; James Carr; Luther Ingram; Ann Peebles; Walter Jackson; Jennifer Warnes; Don McLean; Reba McIntyre; Martina McBride; Al Wilson; Mary Wilson; Peter Cetera; Glenn Tilbrook; Paul Carrack; Dave Edmunds; Nick Lowe; Graham Parker; Joe Jackson; Harry Wayne Casey (KC of the Sunshine Band); Gloria Gaynor; and Alison Moyet.... (Fox News)
Isaac Hayes still puts his soul into his music Jul 3, 2008
" Hayes also worked with Otis Redding, Booker T and the MGs, the Bar-Kays and Carla Thomas' father, Rufus Thomas, of "Funky Chicken" fame. However, it was Hayes' work in front of the microphone that catapulted him to international fame. First came the release of his 1969 album, "Hot Buttered Soul. " It featured his raps on extended versions of songs, such as the nine-minute "Walk on By" and the 18-minute "By the Time I Get to Phoenix. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Community members thank departing coach Jun 16, 2008
Allow me to use your editorial page as a public venue to express "thank you" to Eric and Carla Thomas for their service and contributions to the Cameron Community and School District since their arrival in 2003. It is difficult to be brief. (Cameron Observer, MO)
Rock Hall Of Shame Mar 10, 2008
Neil Sedaka, Linda Ronstadt, Chicago, Carly Simon, Neil Diamond, Laura Nyro, The Moody Blues, Ben E, King, the late Billy Preston, Todd Rundgren, Kiss, Carole King, the late Mary Wells, Chubby Checker, Hall & Oates, Iggy Pop, Patti Labelle, Rufus and Carla Thomas, Alice Cooper, Sonny & Cher, Glen Campbell, Leon Russell, Dionne Warwick, Ringo Starr (the only Beatle not in as a solo artist), Lesley Gore, Petula Clark, many famous record producers (Richard Perry, Phil Ramone), deejays (Cousin... (Fox News)
'Yard dog' politics still may emerge in primary Feb 24, 2008
He had even played backup guitar with the likes of Isaac Hayes and Carla Thomas. "We'll have to get together and play some blues sometimes," he called out to me as he walked away from the restaurant, a big, friendly grin on his face. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Redding's heart and soul Jan 10, 2008
Artists included Booker T. Gs, Rufus and Carla Thomas, Sam and Dave, the Staple Singers and Isaac Hayes. But boss hog was Redding. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Click for Full Story Dec 21, 2007
Singer Carla Thomas is 65. Musician Albert Lee is 64. (KWTX.com, TX)
It's a wonderful Christmas song Dec 15, 2007
Jones was the leader of the Memphis-based Booker T. & the MGs, which backed such singers as Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett and Carla Thomas in the 1960s, and scored instrumental hits themselves ( Green Onion, Hip Hug-Her). He remembers the riotous era when the song was written, and believes the lyrical optimism has been realized. (Globe and Mail)
Gift giving: Sharon Jones isn't shy about sharing what God gave her Nov 30, 2007
The influence of such great Stax Volt Records artists as Otis Redding, Carla Thomas, Mable John and the Bar-Kays is also evident on 100 Days, 100 Nights, the third and finest album yet by the Dap-Kings. I have a sound that James and Aretha had when they were in their 20s that I'm singing now in my 50s, Jones said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Various artists: Home Schooled: The ABCs of Kid Soul Sep 5, 2007
And while soul has always had its teenaged stars Little Willie John, Carla Thomas, and Michael Jackson come to mind the Jackson 5's early-'70s success redefined it as bubblegum and motivated a generation of budding performers for whom the innovations of Sly, Jimi, and James Brown existed in cartoon versions. "Time" and "Time After Time," the tracks that close Home Schooled: The ABCs of Kid Soul, recall the prog-rock of Yes and Flash bands popular around 1972, the same era most of these 17 tracks... (City Pages)
Fabled soul-music label gets 50th anniversary relaunch Jul 31, 2007
The integration at Stax began almost immediately, and the hits soon followed: The biracial instrumental groups Booker T. Gs and the Mar-Keys hit the Rpop charts in 1961-63, as did father/daughter singers Rufus and Carla Thomas. Soon, singers started coming from beyond Memphis. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Business travel Jul 24, 2007
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Legendary label hopes for new life Jun 18, 2007
Blossoming in the 1960s and '70s, Stax owed its success as much to serendipity as to design, with artists like Redding, Sam & Dave, Eddie Floyd, Carla Thomas, the Staple Singers and dozens of others creating music on the fly. "Things weren't necessarily written out. They were what we called 'head arranged.' We just kind of talked about what we wanted or hummed what we wanted -- and then played it," said guitarist Steve Cropper, a founding member Booker T. and the MGs, the Stax house band. (CNN -- Showbiz)
CD review: "Anchors & Anvils" by Amy LaVere May 17, 2007
While they may not work as immediately as the opening quartet of tunes (a tango translation of an obscure Carla Thomas song rounds them out), LaVere's musical willingness ultimately proves an asset. Plus, she hangs nicely with Bob Dylan's "I'll Remember You" as the disc closer. (Greenwich Time)
Coming attractions: Kirk is high point on 'Weeds' May 4, 2007
Starting in 1957, the racially integrated Stax Records flourished in segregated Memphis with hits by such artists as Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, The Bar-Kays, Staple Singers, and Rufus and Carla Thomas. The signature Stax sound, horn-heavy, gospelized and vocally explosive, imprinted such classics as Soul Man, Respect Yourself and I'll Take You There. (USA Today -- Life)
Stax Records turns 50, looks to a soulful future May 4, 2007
Included are a reissue of Carla Thomas' 1969 album, The Queen Alone; the release of a 1972 Johnny Taylor performance, Live at the Summit Club; and Interpretations, a new all-star tribute to Earth, Wind s Maurice White (not a Stax artist, but a native Memphian). Coming attractions include Respect Yourself, a two-hour PBS documentary due in August that will also be released on DVD; numerous best-of compilations on Stax artists; and a Christmas set. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Play it by Ear Apr 17, 2007
Many legendary artists spent time recording for Stax: Otis Redding, Booker T and the MG's, Sam Carla Thomas, Johnnie Taylor. The list is seemingly never-ending. (University News, MO)
Richmond's Jimmy McCracklin, a top-rank bluesman for many years, isn't coming back -- he never left Mar 2, 2007
His biggest success in the songwriting field came with his song "Tramp," a number he never recorded himself, originally done by Fulson in 1967 and covered the same year by Otis Redding and Carla Thomas, a version that hit the pop charts. Salt-N-Pepa made a hip-hop hit out of the song in 1987. (San Francisco Chronicle)
LADY VOLS OPEN SEC TOURNAMENT AGAINST USC OR AUBURN Mar 1, 2007
A 6'3" center, "Night Train" was the WADE Trophy winner, 1991 SEC Woman of the Year, Olympian and a two-time Kodak All-American. Tennessee retired her jersey in 1991. TENNESSEEAUBURN OVERALL RECORD27-219-11 CONFERENCE RECORD14-06-8 RPI/SOS1/135/33 SCORING74.769.2 SCORING DEFENSE56.361.4 POINT MARGIN+18.4+ 7.8 REBOUNDS38.240.3 OPP. REBOUNDS34.236.5 REBOUND MARGIN+ 4.0+ 3.8 FG%.445.436 OPPONENT FG%.393.383 THREE POINT FG%.370.313 OPPONENT 3FG%.313.297 FT%.705.678 OPPONENT FT%.699.659... (Utladyvols.com)
LADY VOLS HOST VANDERBILT FOR SENIOR DAY ON SUNDAY Feb 25, 2007
The Lady Vols will also be honoring Vanderbilt seniors Dee Davis, Carla Thomas and Caroline Williams ... The Commodores were ahead 63-56 on Carla Thomas' basket with 6:14 remaining. (Utladyvols.com)
A Soul Legend Feb 7, 2007
Carla Thomas: B-A-B-Y (1966). Eddie Floyd: Knock On Wood (1966). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Memphis Celebrates 50 Years of Soul in 2007 Jan 23, 2007
Both Stax Records and Royal Studios were instrumental in shaping the Memphis soul sound and the careers of such legendary figures as Booker T. & the MGs, Al Bell, Al Green, Isaac Hayes, Mable John, Ann Peebles, Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, the Staple Singers, Rufus and Carla Thomas, and many, many more. "I am thrilled to be celebrating this important milestone," said Isaac Hayes. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Duke, UNC, Vandy duos among Senior CLASS finalists Jan 20, 2007
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Quinn Nominated For Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Jan 19, 2007
2006-07 Women's Nominees Alison Bales, Duke; Amanda Brown, Penn State; Cori Chambers, Georgia; Jazz Covington, Louisville; Jessica Davenport, Ohio State; Dee Davis, Vanderbilt; Jessica Dickson, South Florida; Shay Doron, Maryland; Katie Gearlds, Purdue; Lindsey Harding, Duke; Kiera Hardy, Nebraska; Cameo Hicks, Washington; Kate Hobbs, Navy; Tiffany Jackson, Texas; Melanie Johnson, South Carolina; Tara King, Northern Iowa; Ivory Latta, North Carolina; Camille Little, North Carolina; Ali Mann,... (Uclabruins.com)
Ali Mann Named as 2007 Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Nominee Jan 18, 2007
MAC Navonda Moore 5'10" G/F Alabama SEC Lizanne Murphy 6'1" F Hofstra Colonial Shay Murphy 5'11" G Southern Cal. Pac 10 Sarah Pfeifer 6'0" F Arkansas SEC Armintie Price 5'9" G Mississippi SEC Noelle Quinn 6'0" G UCLA Pac 10 Jillian Roberts 6'1" F Tulsa Conference USA Carla Thomas 6'3" F/C Vanderbilt SEC. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Montgomery Named to Top-30 of Lowe's Senior Class Award Jan 18, 2007
Carla Thomas, 6-3, F/C, Vanderbilt, SEC. (Golobos.com)
College Basketball's Top Senior Student-Athletes Nominated For 2007 Lowe's Senior Class Award Jan 18, 2007
com - Ohio State University Official Athletic Site. Jessica Davenport has been named a candidate for the 2007 Lowe's Senior CLASS Award. (Ohiostatebuckeyes.com)
Knight is typically frank after No. 880 Jan 2, 2007
Women Vanderbilt 70, La Salle 59 -- At Nashville, Carla Thomas had 16 points and nine rebounds to help the No. 11 Commodores (13-1) past the Explorers (11-3). Copyright 2007 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Knight's Biggest Victory: 'I Did It My Way' Jan 2, 2007
Knight's Biggest Victory: 'I Did It My Way. And I have never asked the opinions of very many. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
