50+ MusicMay 19
"Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)" is a song recorded by American #countryMusic artist #WaylonJennings. It was released in April 1977 as the first single from the album #OlWaylon. It was written by #ChipsMoman and #BobbyEmmons.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evtmVZFeooA
Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson Luckenbach Texas song

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50+ MusicMay 9
"Kentucky Rain" is a 1970 song written by #EddieRabbitt and Dick Heard and recorded by #ElvisPresley. It was recorded at #AmericanSoundStudio and features then session pianist #RonnieMilsap. Other musicians on the record include #BobbyWood on piano, #BobbyEmmons on organ, #ReggieYoung on guitar, #TommyCogbill on bass and #GeneChrisman on drums. The song and session was produced by Felton Jarvis (#RCAVictor) and #ChipsMoman (American Sound Studio of Memphis).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwXu3EWPGdg
Elvis Presley - Kentucky Rain (Official Audio)

Official Audio for "Kentucky Rain" by Elvis PresleyListen to Elvis Presley: https://ElvisPresley.lnk.to/listenYDWatch more Elvis videos: https://ElvisPresley...

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Andi ChorleyApr 26

The Soul Of The Memphis Boys, a compilation released on Ace in 2020.

Sunday morning southern soul!

"A showcase of the soulful side of the brilliant American Sound Studio session group, 1967-72, directed by Chips Moman and featuring top guitarist Reggie Young."

https://acerecords.co.uk/the-soul-of-the-memphis-boys

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9YfPhKsQe8&list=PLV8ZMd-UfZTy5Qa7wbOOUwTLG8zTGupeQ&index=1

#MemphisBoys #Soul #AceRecords #Music #SouthernSoul #CountrySoul #ChipsMoman #ReggieYoung #SolomonBurke #KingCurtis

50+ MusicApr 23
"(Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song" is an American country song made famous by #BJThomas. It won the 1976 #Grammy for #BestCountrySong, awarded to its songwriters #LarryButler and #ChipsMoman. The song debuted at No. 99 on the #Billboard Hot 100 on February 1, 1975. The hit song became Thomas' second No. 1 single two months later, on April 26. At ten words, including the parenthetical part "Hey Won't You Play".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VTicelwAn0
B.J. Thomas - Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song (1975) (HD)

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50+ MusicFeb 10
"Do Right Woman, Do Right Man" (also written "Do Right Woman — Do Right Man") is a song written by #ChipsMoman and #DanPenn, and made famous by #ArethaFranklin. Her version was released on February 10, 1967. #RollingStone listed it as number 476 in their list of #the500GreatestSongsOfAllTime.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR7gVTnx6tk
Do Right Woman, Do Right Man

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50+ MusicFeb 1
"Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)" is a song recorded by American #countryMusic artist #WaylonJennings. It was released in April 1977 as the first single from the album #OlWaylon. It was written by #ChipsMoman and #BobbyEmmons.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qf_HoB6RRKI
Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love) (American Outlaws: Live at Nassau Colise...

The Highwaymen performing "Luckenbach, Texas" from American Outlaws: Live at Nassau Coliseum, 1990Listen to The Highwaymen: https://Highwaymen.lnk.to/listenY...

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That Other PlaceJan 14

For this #MusicWomenWednesday I've chosen one of my favorite performances by Aretha Franklin:

Aretha Franklin: Do Right Woman, Do Right Man (1967)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1MW6xXjW8g

#music #soulmusic #arethafranklin #chipsmoman #danpenn #mervgriffinshow

Aretha Franklin- "Do Right Woman" (Merv Griffin Show 1967)

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Johnny J. BlairDec 28

HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY TO ALEX CHILTON + SUNDAY MATINEE MUSIC VIDEO “Soul Deep” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0PeiKGpEsQ

#birthday #alexchilton #boxtops #souldeep #soul #bigstar #memphis #neworleans #letter #psychedelic #danpenn #spooneroldham #chipsmoman #bubblegum #flanneryoconnor #bangles #cheaptrick #beachboys #brianwilson #tavfalco #pantherburns #psychobilly #thecramps #garytalley #waynecarsonthompson #eddyarnold #garyusbonds #ginblossoms #robertflack #johnnyjblair #singeratlarge #singersongwriter

That Other PlaceOct 6, 2025

There are lots of great versions of this Chips Moman / Dan Penn tune, but Clarence Carter's reading is by far the funniest of them all. It starts with a long, unforgettable, totally off-the-wall spoken intro - but when he finally starts to sing, he does an earnest, powerful version of the song:

Clarence Carter: Making Love (At the Dark End of the Street) (1969)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxZ8R4cd9MM

#music #MondayCovers #clarencecarter #danpenn #chipsmoman #soulmusic #southernsoul

Making Love (At the Dark End of the Street)

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50+ MusicSep 8, 2025
"Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)" is a song recorded by American #countryMusic artist #WaylonJennings. It was released in April 1977 as the first single from the album #OlWaylon. It was written by #ChipsMoman and #BobbyEmmons.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJIFt9AsjqE
Waylon Jennings Luckenbach Texas

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