Song of the Day: "I Look To You" (Whitney Houston)

"I Look To You" - Whitney Houston

• Writer: Robert Kelly
• Producers: Harvey Mason, Jr., Tricky Stewart
• Classification: Quiet Storm, Smooth Soul, Slow Jam, Gospel Soul
• Record Label: Arista
• "I Look To You" was released in 2009 from "I Look To You."
• It peaked at #19 on the U.S. Billboard R&B/ Hip-Hop Charts

Song of the Day: "Love and Happiness" (Al Green)

"Love and Happiness" - Al Green

• Writers and Producers: Al Green and Mabon Hodges
• Classification: Gospel Soul, Smooth Soul, Southern Soul
• Featured on 1972 "I'm Still in Love With You."

Song of the Day: "Comin' from Where I'm From" (Anthony Hamilton)

"Comin' from Where I'm From" - Anthony Hamilton

• Writers: Anthony Hamilton and Mark Batson
• Producers: Mark Batson
• Classification: Southern Soul, Smooth Soul, Slow Jam, Quiet Storm, Gospel Soul
• Record Label: Zomba, So So Def, Arista
• Featured on the 2003 album of the same name
• Peaked at #60 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

Song of the Day: "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" (Al Green)

"How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" - Al Green

• Writers: Barry Gibb and Robin Gibb
• Producers: Willie Mitchell
• Classification: Gospel Soul, Southern Soul, Slow Jam, and Smooth Soul
• Record Label: Hi Records
• "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart"was featured on 1972's from Let's Stay Together.

Live Video of the Day: "Love and Happiness" (Al Green)

Al Green took it to church on his smooth classic "Love and Happiness," in this live video of the day. Lifted from his appearance on Soul Train back in the day, Al croons away on this classic smooth love jam. Watch it bellow and Enjoy!

Song of the Day: "Let's Stay Together" (Al Green)

"Let's Stay Together" - Al Green

• Writers: Al Green, Willie Mitchell, and Al Jackson Jr.
• Producers: Al Green and Willie Mitchell
• Classification: Gospel Soul, Southern Soul, Slow Jam, and Smooth Soul
• Record Label: Hi Records
• "Let's Stay Together" was released from 1971's Let's Stay Together.
• Peaked at #1 on both Billboard's Hot 100 and US R&B Charts

Live Video of the Day: "I Remember Me" (Jennifer Hudson)

Jennifer Hudson has been busy promoting her sophomore album "I Remember Me," in the UK recently and her first single lifted for the international market is the title track and Hudson co-penned number "I Remember Me." Recently, Hudson made her first appearance on The Graham Norton Show to perform the powerful ballad and you can watch it bellow... Enjoy!

Live Video of the Day: "You Are My Friend" (Patti Labelle)

Watch this powerful performance from the Phoenix of Philly Patti Labelle. Lifted from the NAACP awards a few years ago, Patti lets into a spirited rendition of her classic "You Are My Friend." Check it out bellow and Enjoy!

Live Video of the Day: "Bridge Over Troubled Water" (Aretha Franklin)

Check out the Queen of Soul's stirring rendition of the classic "Bridge Over Troubled Water." Rearranged into a gospel spirited ballad, Franklin croons on this Simon & Garfunkel classic. Check it out bellow as we honor the Queen of Soul's birthday today!

Live Video of the Day: "You Are My Friend" (Patti Labelle)

Check out this amazing live performance of Patti's classic "You Are My Friend." Lifted from her first live DVD from The Apollo Theater, Patti, her band, and background singers are all on point in this hair raising performance. Check it out bellow and Enjoy!

Live Video of the Day: "Where You At" (Jennifer Hudson)

Watch Hudson's television debut of her new single "Where You At" from The Oprah Winfrey which aired earlier today. Hudson really showcases off her vocal skills in this one and takes it there during the bridge and towards the end. I can't wait to hear more upcoming live performance from Hudson as she gets into promo mode for her new album "I Remember Me"... Enjoy!

Live Video of the Day: "You Are So Beautiful" (Joe Cocker, Patti Labelle, & Billy Preston)

Check out this live performance of Patti Labelle, Billy Preston, and Joe Cocker all sharing the stage and performing the classic "You Are So Beautiful." Lifted from The Apollo in 1985, Patti brings her classic touch to this smooth classic... Enjoy!

Live Video of the Day: "Through The Fire" (Chaka Khan)

Watch Chaka Khan turn her classic "Through The Fire" into a gospel anthem. Lifted from last night's Celebration of Gospel, Chaka Khan's vocals are on point and her high notes are aw inspiring. No one, I mean no one can hit those high notes with that force like Chaka Khan still can. Though the video isn't great quality, you can see Chaka at her best...Enjoy!

Live Video of the Day: "I Look To You" (Kim Burrell and Whitney Houston)

Check out Kim Burrell and Whitney Houston duetting on Whitney's "I Look To You". Their performance follows James Fortune's "I Believe" and if you are interested in just watching their performance skip to 5:45 in the video. With that said, Kim's vocals are inspiring and Whitney shows a lot of improvement over her last few performance even holding the long notes the way she did in her prime. The Voice is there somewhere and I think with time she can get it back. Check out the amazing performance bellow... Enjoy!

          

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Live Video of the Day: "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" (Patti Labelle)

Although I've posted this performance of Patti Labelle multiple times before, this performance has special meaning today as Patti performed "Somewhere Over The Rainbow"during a Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.. Regarded by many as one of Patti's (if not best) best recorded performances, Patti literally sings herself out of her clothes.... Enjoy!

Live Video of the Day: "I'm Here" (Jennifer Hudson)

Check out this live performance of Jennifer Hudson performing "I'm Here" at the Kennedy Center Honors in honor of Oprah Winfrey who produced the musical on broadway. Enjoy Jennifer's gospel tinged cover!

Live Video of the Day: "I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)" (Aretha Franklin)

Check out the Queen performing her first Top 10 US Hot 100 Hit "I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)". Watch Aretha channel pure soul in this performance from 1968... Enjoy!

Song of the Day: "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" (Al Green)

"How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" - Al Green

• Writers: Barry Gibb and Robin Gibb
• Producers: Willie Mitchell
• Classification: Gospel Soul, Southern Soul, Slow Jam, and Smooth Soul
  
• Record Label: Hi Records
  
• "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart"was featured on 1972's from Let's Stay Together.

Song of the Day: "Never Gonna Break My Faith" (Aretha Franklin and Mary J. Blige)

"Never Gonna Break My Faith"

• Writers: Bryan Adams
• Classification: Gospel Soul, Smooth Soul
  
• Record Label: Island
  
• "Never Gonna Break My Faith" was nominated for a Golden Globe 2006

The song is embedded in the video... Enjoy!

Live Video of the Day: "You'll Never Walk Alone" (Patti Labelle)

Check out the Phoenix of Philly performing a spirited rendition of the classic "You'll Never Walk Alone". I would hate to follow such a passionate and strong performance from Patti at this event or even any. Patti always brings 150% every time she sings and this video is no different. This performance is from Motown at the Apollo from back in the 80s... Enjoy!