The Ferret

Written by: Gail Nobles
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  • The podcast is about the count about sounds. About songs from the music charts by Gail Nobles © 2022.
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  • C.J. & Co.-We Got Our Own Thang 1:14:25 4.42 PM

    C.J. & Co.-We Got Our Own Thang 1:14:25 4.42 PM
    Jan 14 2025
    Intro: Gail Nobles
    Story by: Gail Nobles

    This is Gail Nobles on The Ferret coming at you with a groove straight from the heart of Detroit, the Motor City! Today, we're diving into the electrifying world of C.J. & Co. and their sensational track "We Got Our Own Thang." This tune is more than just music; it’s a celebration of individuality, freedom, and the disco revolution!

    C.J. & Co., that dynamic duo crafted by the genius of producers Dennis Coffey and Mike Theodore, laid down a sound that made the dance floors shake. You may know them for their breakout hit "Devil's Gun," which stormed its way onto the Billboard charts, hitting that sweet #36 spot on the HOT 100 and keeping the vibe alive for p29 weeks! Not to mention its glorious run as the #2 on the R&B chart in 1977. Those beats were unstoppable!

    But let’s shine a light on "We Got Our Own Thang," a track that packed its bags with awesome rhythms and was ready to boogie! This song didn’t just sit quietly in the shadows; it exposed in the limelight, hitting #1 for an impressive five weeks on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. You know what that means, right? It means that clubs across the nation were spinning this record like there was no tomorrow!

    Let’s not forget—this track also caught the attention of the next generation of hip-hop artists. The legendary Heavy D and the Boyz sampled this song in their own music, taking disco music and blending it with the fresh beats of rap. That’s how you know a tune has truly made its mark—when it transcends genres and keeps the spirit alive!

    So, if you’re ever feeling low, just throw on "We Got Our Own Thang" and let it pull you into the vibrant world of dance and joy! C.J. & Co. took the disco scene by storm, and this track still echoes the message: there’s nothing wrong with having your own style, your own groove, and your own thang! Until next time, keep the record playing!
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    3 mins
  • TSOP SOUL RADIO 10:1:2024 1.17 PM

    TSOP SOUL RADIO 10:1:2024 1.17 PM
    Oct 1 2024
    Photo: RaymondBoyd51 - Own work
    Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0
    Keyboardist: Gail Nobles

    Today’s topic the sound of Philadelphia soul radio I just happen to browse on the Internet and found gamble – huffmusic.com and that’s how I found out about TSOP Soul Radio. I’m here to tell you It’s a sensational sound experience that’s taking the airwaves by storm. If you’re looking to get lost in smooth, melodies rhythms, and a whole lot of heart, you’ve hit the jackpot .

    You’ll see TSOP Soul Radio, and you know TSOP stands for Th Sound of Philadelphia. And believe me, it’s got that soulful magic that’ll make you wanna dance, and it has that soulful magic that makes you want to slow dance too. It’s where legends like the O’Jays, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, and Teddy Pendergrass cone alive. You can feel love in the air.

    TSOP Soul Radio has got what you need. You want rhythm? You got it! You want blues? You got it! Each track spins like a love letter to the soul bringing warmth and joy to every listener. TSOP Soul Radio is your ticket to a world filled with soulful satisfaction.

    So tune in and feel the power of the groove. Remember, this isn’t just a radio station. It’s a soulful celebration that keeps the legacy alive and keeps us dancing through the night.
    Catch the vibe, spread the love, and let the music play at gamble-huffmusic.com or tunein.com.

    This is Gail Nobles‘s podcasting off, but remember: keep it real, keep it soulful, and keep moving.
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    3 mins
  • The Three Degrees 7:30:24 5.34 PM

    The Three Degrees 7:30:24 5.34 PM
    Jul 30 2024
    Into by: Gail Nobles

    The Thee Degrees are a female vocal group form circa 1963 and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Although 16 women have been members over the years, the group has always been a trio. The group were particularly successful in the UK, achieving 13 Top 50 hit singles between 1974 and 1985.

    The original members were Fayette Pinkney, Shirley Porter and Linda Turner. Porter and Turner were eventually replaced by Helen Scott and Janet Harmon and the group was signed to Swan Records in Philadelphia. The line-up from 1967 to 1976 was Pinkney, Valerie Holiday and Sheila Ferguson, who would go on to sing lead on most of the group's biggest hits. This line-up topped the US Hot 100 as featured vocalists on the MFSB single "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)" in 1974, and had seven UK Top 40 hits, including the 1974 single "When Will I See You Again", which was a huge international hit, reaching the Top 5 in seven countries, including number two in the US and topping the UK Singles Chart. After Pinkney was fired from the group in 1976, Helen Scott returned to join Sheila Ferguson and Valerie Holiday to have four UK Top 20 hits, including "Woman in Love", which reached number three in 1979. Ferguson left for a solo career in 1986.

    It was 1973 when the group was signed to Philadelphia International Records under Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff where they had their greatest successes. The first song they recorded for the label was with the studio band MFSB, titled "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)", which was the theme song for Soul Train.In October 1973, the group also made an appearance on the American television sitcom Sanford and Son (season 3, episode 4), singing their song "I Didn't Know".

    Their first album for the Philadelphia International label, The Three Degrees, spawned three hits: "Dirty Ol' Man" (which went gold in the Netherlands and Belgium), "Year Of Decision" (which made it to No. 13 in the UK Singles Chart),but it was the third single, "When Will I See You Again", that propelled the trio into the mainstream. It topped the UK Chart for two weeks in August 1974 (the first time this had been achieved by an all-female group since The Supremes in 1964, and became the fourth best-selling single of the year. It also reached No. 2 in the US, where it sold over two million copies and earned the trio a gold record in December 1974.

    I’m Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening. Goodbye for now.
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    5 mins

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