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This week's update contains performances from the 52nd annual Grammy Awards - for those who missed it or those who just desire to check it out again.
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VIDEO 1:
JAHEIM feat. JADAKISS
Ain't Leaving Without You
5:48
With a sensational sample of the Whatnauts' disco gem "Help Is On the Way," Jaheim amps up his soulful sexy crooning on a funky uptempo tune that's sure to send people to the dance floor. Check out the music video.
VIDEO 2:
SADE
Soldier of Love
5:00
The marching warfare beats of Sade's "Soldier of Love" is making landfall on R&B, pop and adult contemporary charts. The song, along with the #1 pop/R&B album, marks the return of Sade.
VIDEO 3:
CHERYL LYNN & LUTHER VANDROSS
If This World Were Mine
6:08
This sexy, seductive duet featuring Cheryl Lynn and R&B legend Luther Vandross was taped on Soul Train in 1982. It is a delicious remake of the Tammi Terrell/Marvin Gaye classic. The clip has been hard to locate for years, but now sees the light of day.
VIDEO 4:
SHARON JONES & THE DAP-KINGS
Tell Me
3:17
If you've never witnessed a Sharon Jones/Dap-Kings' live performance, you're missing out on a good show. This concept video of "Tell Me," a song swaying in the traditions of Motown and Stax, is just a slice of what the energetic soul diva has to offer.
VIDEO 5:
LUTHER VANDROSS
Love Won't Let Me Wait
8:36
An incredible performance from the late great Luther Vandross. His interpretation of the Major Harris classic "Love Won't Let Me Wait" remains one of the best in the Quiet Storm genre. This performance was taped during a concert at London's Wembley stadium.
VIDEO 6:
EARTH, WIND & FIRE
In the Stone
4:16
One of the sensational gems tucked in the classic I Am album, Earth, Wind & Fire breathes funky new life into the uptempo track during a "Live By Request" segment. High quality video here. Even though I perfered their version with rock/pop band Chicago on the Live at the Greek Theatre, this one will do.
VIDEO 7:
PHYLLIS HYMAN
Old Friend
4:32
Linda Creed, lyricist for some of the Philly soul's legendary classics, passed away before Phyllis Hyman recorded this song in 1986 for her Living All Alone LP. In memory of Creed and a dear friend whom passed away while Hyman was overseas during this Japan gig, Hyman delivers a very emotional performance of "Old Friend."
VIDEO 7:
MARVIN SAPP
Best In Me
4:13
The moving ballad, sung by popular gospel giant Marvin Sapp, is the first single from Sapp's forthcoming album. You can sense the aroma of "Never Would Have Made It" in this song.
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