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SMJ's #TBT - "What You Won't Do For Love" - Bobby Caldwell

Bobby Caldwell is best known for his 1978 love song "What You Won't Do For Love" that has proven to be a classic soul music track. It's also a favorite among Hip-Hop and R&B Artist (and other genres) to sample.

Our 'catchiest' part of the song is when Bobby belts out the chorus "What you won't do.. do for love.. you've tried everything, but you won't give up..... I came back to let you know.....I got a thing for you, and I can't let go..." Sounds like Bobby had it bad for the person this song was written about.

SMJ Fact: "What You Won't Do For Love" has been covered by several artist, including Phyllis Hyman, Boyz II Men, Intro, Peabo Bryson, Natalie Cole, and sampled by 2Pac (Do For Love), Aaliyah (Age Ain't Nuthin' but a Number), and Mary J. Blige (Love No Limit).

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SMJ's #TBT - "Spread My Wings" - Troop

Back in 1990, Troop had us all wanting to spread our wings and fly away. This song was a very catchy, mid-tempo, smooth yet dance worthy track that definitely blends the transition from 80s to 90s music. This track came from the group's second album "Attitude."

SMJ Fact:

"Spread My Wings" spent 2 weeks at the top of the R&B Music Charts.

SMJ Fact:

"Spread My Wings" was written and produced by Chuckii Booker and co-written by Klymaxx's Joyce Irby

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SMJ #TBT "Return of the Mack" - Mark Morrison

"Return of the Mack" was written by British R&B Singer/Songwriter Mark Morrison. This track was released in the UK in 1996, nearly a full year before being released in 1997 in the US. This track is definitely an anthem for the fellas announcing their return.

SMJ Fact:

Mark Morrison was born in Hanover, West Germany, to Barbadian parents

SMJ Fact:

Mark Morrison was the first black male solo artist to reach number-one in the 1990s on the UK charts

SMJ Fact:

"Return of the Mack" made it to #2 on the Hot 100 Charts in the US

SMJ Fact:

"Return of the Mack" takes a sample from Chuckii Booker's "Games"

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SMJ's #TBT - Bad Girls - Donna Summers

Chants of "Toot-Toot, hey, Beep-Beep" was the most memorable lines of one of 1979's hottest songs. "Bad Girls" by the Legendary R&B Diva / Disco Queen Donna Summers (RIP).  

SMJ Fact:

"Bad Girls" was released in June 1979 towards the end of the "Disco" era

SMJ Fact:

In 1979, "Bad Girls" topped Billboard's "Hot 100" from July 14th to August 11th, "Hot R&B" July 21st,  and "Hot Dance Play" May 26th to July 7th.

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SMJ's #TBT - "I Like The Way (The Kissing Game)" - Hi-Five

"I Like.... The Way.... You kiss me when you're playing the kissing game...." could be heard at parties and blasting from car stereos back in 1991; it was one that summer's big hits. Hi-Five led by Tony Thompson (RIP) had great success with their self-titled debut album.

SMJ Fact:

"I Like the Way" was #1 on both the Hot 100 & R&B Music Charts in 1991

SMJ Fact:

The track was produced and co-written by New Jack Swing Soul Songwriter Teddy Riley.

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SMJ SoulDay Rewind - Love Ballad - L.T.D.

It's Thursday follow Junkies. Time for another edition of SMJ's SoulDay Rewind!

Some of us may have forgotten Jeffrey Osborne was part of a group named L.T.D. (originally named Love Men Ltd.) that was started in 1970. He started off as the drummer and shared lead vocals with his brother Billy but by 1978, he became elusively the lead singer.

SMJ Fact:

L.T.D. stands for "Love, Togetherness, and Devotion"

SMJ Fact:

Jeffrey left the group to begin his solo career in 1980

"Love Ballad" was released from L.T.D.'s album "Love to the World." It spent 2 weeks at #1 on the R&B charts in November 1976, and peaked at #21 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. This song has been covered several times; some of the cover artist include Patti LaBelle, Ciara, Kenn Lattimore, Chante' Moore, Tanya Blount, George Benson, and K-Ci & Jojo.

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SMJ SoulDay Rewind - "The Walk" - The Time

The 1982 Hit "The Walk" was produced, arranged and composed by Prince (of course) with Morris Day later providing the lead and Vanity 6 on the background vocals.

Below is the edited version, but we love the 12" version. The 12" version has a couple humorous dialogs, a few Time band member shout outs (although Prince actually played all the instruments) and the famous"Hut 2, 3, 4 what the hell are fight for? WALK!"

Although it wasn't a major hit (peaked at #24 on the R&B charts) it's still regarded as a classic and one of The Time's staple numbers

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SMJ's Fave 25 of 2011

Happy New Year everyone! As we enter the new year, let's look back at SMJ's Fav 25 Soul Tracks of 2011. Read more