But back to D’Angelo. It seems my virtual psychic plea worked. D’Angelo has finished up his long awaited album,”James River” and now he’s announced a 2012 tour. Don’t get happy unless you have some Euros because he won’t be playing here in the States. D’Angelo will play at Le Zénith on January 29th in Paris, the Paradiso in Amsterdam on January 31rst and the 02 Academy Brixton in London on February 3rd.

I am not surprised that he stepping back on stage overseas. Europeans are generally happy to see an American Singer. (Well maybe not with Rhianna, they recently booed her off the stage in England.) I can just imagine what would have happened if he had missed a note, or if his voice was not the same. He would have been slayed in the media and would again become a recluse from the music world.

I just hope that I get to see him once again on stage. It doesn’t matter if he no longer looks or sounds like this:

For me it’s like that old boyfriend that you don’t expect to want to get back with, but you remember the good times you had when you were together and you would get back with him if the circumstances were different. Ya know? Kinda like this:
Welcome back D’Angelo, I hope.

Hey Everybody!!! I’m back from vacation down in Memphis, TN!!!!

This is the first of 4 mixtapes that were inspired while I was on my vacation. Bobby Womack Vs David Ruffin. Both were powerhouses in the R&B scene during the 70′s and early 80′s and my heart has a soft spot for both of them. Most of my younger audience will probably not recognize any of the music…but I’m sure you’ll pick up the beats to some of your favorite rap songs.

I hope you really enjoy this! Long Live R&B!!

Track Listing

01 – You’re Welcome, Stop On By – Bobby Womack
02 – Common Man (Never Change) – David Ruffin
03 – Woman’s Gotta Have It – Bobby Womack
04 – Nobody Wants You When You’re Down And Out – Bobby Womack
05 – Smiling Faces – David Ruffin
06 – California Dreaming – Bobby Womack
07 – Can We Make Love One More Time – David Ruffin
08 – Across 110th Street – Bobby Womack
09 – I Can’t Stop The Rain – David Ruffin
10 – Daylight – Bobby Womack
11 – Walk Away From Love – David Ruffin
12 – I Can’t Understand It – Bobby Womack
13 – My Whole World Ended – David Ruffin
14 – Looking for a Love – Bobby Womack
15 – How I Miss You Baby – Bobby Womack
16 – Sweet Caroline – Bobby Womack
17 – I Got a Thing for You – David Ruffin
18 – I Wish He Didn’t Trust Me So Much – Bobby Womack
19 – Just Let Me Hold You For A Night – David Ruffin
20 – If You Think You’re Lonely Now – Bobby Womack
21 – I Miss You – David Ruffin