This blog is named after a book by Jacqueline Jones Royster. While my goals for this blog are not quite as lofty as Ms. Royster's (promoting literacy and social change) I do intend to address ideas, philosophies, and policies that need to change. Since I consider myself a sociologist I will focus on anything social, which basically covers everything under the sun and then some. Topics will include my take on politics, music, sports, family issues, literature, to name a few.
I am a middle-aged woman who recently relocated to the Dallas area after spending the last sixteen years in Long Beach California. I am originally from Flint, Michigan. Although I have lived in the West and I am currently in the south, my belief system is strongly rooted in my midwestern upbringing.
I enjoy bowling and rollerskating whenever I get the chance. I also spend much of my time reading and listening to music.
This is the toughest Friday yet! I mean, how do you pick the best of all time? There are just too many ways to go on this theme, but I am going with the person in which Johnny Mathis and BeBe Winans considered the best singer in the world, Gladys Knight. I can't wait to cruise the blogsphere and check out who the rest of the OSF bloggers are choosing. Happy Old School Friday to all and to all a good day!
This meme was developed by Marvalus View and Ms. Grapevine. The rules are simple:
1. Anyone can participate; any music genre 2. Old School is defined as music created before 1999 3. No offensive words allowed, please use edited radio version 4. Post a video of your favorite Old School song to take us back down memory lane 5. Add your name to the meme list so that others can check you out 6. Have fun & don't forget to leave comments for other participants
No question, Gladys - with her southern, soulful, down-home, gospel... there are too many adjectives to describe her. But she definitely should be considered the best of all time.
Someone last week went with Gladys--you reminded me again why I am often sad to listen to the current crop of female singers. Timeless lady, timeless voice!
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11 comments:
Yup, she was a Pip. God, I'm sorry. After writing my OSF post I got stuck in corny comments.
Messing with the theme again, you know me gotta live outside the box, break the rules and just generally wreak havoc and let loose the dogs of tunes.
I can't argue with your choice.
oh wow!! she is great!! no one can sing like Gladys!! excellent!!
Happy OSF Day,
Au Naturale aka Bria of U Betta Recognize
Ms Knight is superb. Her voice is beautiful and so soulful.
No question, Gladys - with her southern, soulful, down-home, gospel... there are too many adjectives to describe her. But she definitely should be considered the best of all time.
Someone last week went with Gladys--you reminded me again why I am often sad to listen to the current crop of female singers. Timeless lady, timeless voice!
Happy OSF!
Happy OSF! Gladys had a serious voice. Is she still with Les Brown?
I invite your blog readers to see my selection as the Greatest of All Times. Can you say 'MJ'!
peace, Villager
Gladys is definitely one of the G.O.A.T.s.
You definitely cannot go wrong with Gladys. No way no how.
Happy OSF!
How could I have not considered Ms. Gladys as my pick! She is one-of-a-kind without a doubt!! Nice pick!
Great pick! She has a beautiful voice.
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