Soul Train Music Awards...

Tear it up Chillun!  I was blessed to have existed on the bridge of Erykah Badu and Gladys Knight -- and for that, I'm so very grateful:



Erykah and India -- what more can Black folk want??!!  Okay, Teddy Riley was, and is -- the SHIT!

Talked to the husband, who's out of the country for work, and he said "How old are we Deb, that the guy who gets a "Legend Award" -- is somebody whose music we loved and danced to??!!   Then he started singing "Let's Chill, let's settle down..."!!  All I could say was, "No shit!" as the tears streamed down my face.  I've never loved him more...

Teddy Pendergrass: 1950 - 2010

He was the epitome of tall, dark and handsome for me back in the day - and Lawd have mercy, that voice!  I'm so, so proud to be a part of this generation of Black music.

Teddy Pendergrass, Philadelphia Soul Singer, Dead At 59








Yes, Teddy - it was definitely a joy to have you...Repos dans la paix.