Let The Music Oracles Speak: The January Vinyl Spin Challenge Thread

January 23: Freddie Mercury

Various – Red Hot + Rhapsody (The Gershwin Groove)
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Since before Freddie Mercury died of AIDS, the Red Hot Organization has been raising money for HIV/AIDS relief, most notably through their series of compilation albums. This one happens to feature acclaimed Mercury collaborator David Bowie!
 
Day 24: Kurt Cobain
Nirvana - Live In Amsterdam, Netherlands (Paradiso, November 25, 1991)
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Like many, Kurt Cobain and Nirvana have been highly influential in my life. He was one of the first artist that I felt a genuine connection to and his recommendations had a heavy influence on the music I would explore during my formative years. The connection and love has only grown as I’ve gotten older. It’s also very heartening to see current generations embrace his music in much the same way we did in our younger days. Even Dave Grohl’s 13 year-old daughter is a fan.
 
January 24: Kurt Cobain

Sinéad O'Connor – Universal Mother
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Kurt was a big one for me – he penned much of the soundtrack to my adolescence and was the first of many impactful artist deaths in my life. Today though I'm going to honour him with one of my favourite covers of his work by a more recent impactful loss. 💜
 
January 25: Marvin Gaye

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Marvin Gaye, a seminal figure in the realm of soul and R&B music, left an indelible mark on the musical landscape with his distinctive voice, poignant lyrics, and innovative approach to songwriting. Born on April 2, 1939, in Washington, D.C., Gaye's early career was marked by success with hits like "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" and "Ain't That Peculiar." However, it was his collaboration with Motown producer Berry Gordy that catapulted him to international fame. Gaye's socially conscious and introspective works in the 1970s, such as the groundbreaking album "What's Going On," showcased his ability to address pressing social issues, making him not just an entertainer but also a voice for change.

Marvin Gaye's impact on the music industry extended beyond his chart-topping hits. His ability to infuse soulful melodies with meaningful commentary on issues like racism, war, and social justice set him apart as a visionary artist. Tragically, Gaye's life was cut short when he was shot and killed by his father on April 1, 1984, at the age of 44. Despite the untimely end to his life, Marvin Gaye's legacy endures through timeless classics like "Sexual Healing," "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," and his influence on subsequent generations of musicians who continue to draw inspiration from his innovative musical style and profound lyricism.

Mr. Gaye always knows how to set the mood. Spin something that "sets a mood" for you - whatever mood you want!
 
January 25: Marvin Gaye
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So i´m going to leave the obvious to someone else and play this for today, which has Soul Asylum covering Sexual Healing
 
January 25: Marvin Gaye

Marvin was 1/3 of the original writers of this song - which eventually lead to the most amazing collaboration we could ever desire*.

David Bowie and Mick Jagger – Dancing In The Street
EMI America – V-19200, 1985

b/w Dub Mix and Edited Version

Cut by Howie Weinberg at Masterdisk
Pressed at Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Jacksonville

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* - it also gave us this -

 
January 25: Marvin Gaye

Following @LeeVing 's lead, more Dancing in the Street Covers, both by the same band. The version on Terrapin Station is easily one of my least favorite studio songs the Dead recorded. On the other hand, the version from 5/8/77 Cornell is 16 minutes of bliss once it kicks into high gear. So I'm gonna play them both.

Grateful Dead ~ Terrapin Station, Grateful Dead ~ 5/8/77 Cornell

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