MARVA WHITNEY
Since her unfortunate passing in December of 2012, many have begun to pay tribute to Marva Whitney, one of the most recognizable female voices in the world of Soul music and one of the greatest artists to emerge from the esteemed musical collective of James Brown. Midnight Soulstice radio show shared a close relationship to the #1 soul sister before her passing and has put together a great tribute episode which features unreleased music, audio interviews with Marva herself and essential music from her discography. DJ Pari of Midnight Soulstice has had the privilege of being Marva Whitney's personal manager, booking agent and co-producer of her last album " I Am What I Am." Enjoy this special episode of Midnight Soulstice Radio as Pari digs into his archives for an entertaining and insightful look into the life and legacy of Marva Whitney.Download/Stream - Marva Whitney Tribute On Midnight Soulstice Radio
Playlist: Marva Whitney - Things got to get better (live) (King)
Marva Whitney - Your love was good for me (Federal)
Marva Whitney & James Brown - Think (live) (King)
Marva Whitney - My funny Valentine (King - Unreleased)
Marva Whitney & James Brown - Sunny (King)
Marva Whitney - People (King - Unreleased)
Marva Whitney - Respect (King - Unreleased)
Marva Whitney - Unwind yourself (King)
Marva Whitney - Tit for tat (Ain’t no taking back) (King)
Marva Whitney - It’s my thing (live at the Michael Douglass Show -Unreleased)
Marva Whitney & James Brown - You got to have a job (If you don’t work, you can’t eat) (Live) (King)
Marva Whitney - This Girl’s in Love (King)
Marva Whitney - Giving up on love (T-Neck)
Marva Whitney & Osaka Monaurail - I am what I am P. 1&2 (Shout)
Marva Whitney - Daddy don’t know about Sugar Bear (Excello)
Marva Whitney - Ball of Fire (King)
M-W-T Express - Nothing I’d rather be (but your weakness) (Forte)
Marva Whitney - Saving my love for my baby (Shout)
Marva Whitney & Osaka Monaurail - What do I have to do to prove my love to you (live) (Shout)__________________________
Soul Sister #1 – Marva Whitney
– live in Paris November 25, 2009
with Osaka Monaurail
R.I.P. Marva Whitney
James Brown proclaimed her “Soul Sister #1″, and I have no doubts. You may have heard the unfortunate news that she passed away this week, but you haven’t heard this exclusive uncirculated concert recorded by our friend NicNouille in Paris (the same man that brought us the first full recording of D’Angelo‘s 2012 tour).
Backed by Japanese super funk outfit Osaka Monaurail, Marva blows through her hits in a super soul revue and her voice sounds gritty and great. This show was probably a warm up for her extensive Australian tour in December. Sadly, on December 28, 2009, she would collapse onstage during her set at the Falls Festival in Lorne, Australia, having suffered a stroke, and cancelling the rest of the tour dates. Wikipedia reports that she made a recovery and performed again in 2010, but this recording is likely one of her very last performances. Download the full recording at the link below.
Osaka Monaurail feat. Marva Whitney
November 25, 2009
Paris, France @ La Bellevilloiseinternal mics > Olympus LS-10 > Wav > Flac8
Taper: nicnouilleDOWNLOAD TORRENT HERE
01. ???
02. Get Ready [The Temptations cover]
03. ???
04. ???
05. ???
06. Give It Up Or Turnit A Loose [James Brown cover]
07. ???
08. ???
09. Marva Whitney introduction
10. Marva Whitney enters
11. Unwind Yourself
12. Things Got To Get Better (Get Together)
13. Kansas City [Lieber / Stoller cover]
14. Marva Whitney exits
15. ???
16. Tighten Up [James Brown cover]
17. Marva Whitney enters
18. I Made A Mistake Because It’s Only You
19. ???
20. It’s My Thing
21. Outro
22. encore break
23. I Am What I Am
24. Outro
