What's the definition of underrated? Well, according to Merriam-Webster, it is to underestimate the extent, value or importance of someone or something. That said, who can argue that The Jones' Girls are underrated? As we look at r&b/soul music over these last 40+ years, they are by far one of the most underrated groups of all-time. Is it because of the background work they did for so many of the stars at their label, Philly International? Or, is it because their output of music doesn't rival that of their counterparts like Sister Sledge or The Emotions? At any rate, The Jones' Girls stand out like a sore thumb. Their harmony, range, and stage presence very much stood out. They deserve way more than what the industry has given them. Hopefully, this episode does them justice. Just sit back and listen gang, along with some Incognito, Norman Connors, Leroy Hutson, etc. Oh yeah, don't forget your old school 24/7 at www.greatsoulradio.com. Thanks for tuning in, and remember---Tell a friend, to tell a friend, to tell a friend, all about The Throwback Lounge. It's not just a show.... It's an experience!!! 1 LOVE ;-)
PLAYLIST
OPENING CUT: STREET LIFE-THE CRUSADERS AND RANDY CRAWFORD
1.KEEP IT COMIN'-THE JONES' GIRLS
2.I FOUND THAT MAN OF MINE-THE JONES' GIRLS
3.WAS THAT ALL IT WAS-JEAN CARNE
4.MAKE THAT MOVE-SHALAMAR
5.PERFECT LOVE-ATLANTIC STARR
6.IN AND OUT-WILLIE HUTCH
7.DANCE TURNED INTO A ROMANCE-THE JONES GIRLS
8.NIGHTS OVER EGYPT-THE JONES GIRLS
9.HI, HOW YA' DOIN'?-KENNY G.
10.STELLA-NORMAN CONNORS FEAT. LEE RITENOUR
11.TRUE TO MYSELF-INCOGNITO
12.SAY YOU LOVE ME GIRL-BREAKWATER
13.YOU GONNA MAKE ME LOVE SOMEBODY ELSE-THE JONES GIRLS
14.YOU CAN'T HAVE MY LOVE-THE JONES GIRLS
15.STEPPIN' OUT-KOOL AND THE GANG
16.CRAZY-THE MANHATTANS
17.DANCING LADY-ATG
18.BABY I'M SCARED OF YOU-WOMACK & WOMACK
19.WHEN I'M GONE-THE JONES GIRLS
20.LET'S CELEBRATE-THE JONES GIRLS
21.SUMMER FLING-THE O'JAYS
22.PARADISE-LEROY HUTSON
23.FALLIN' LIKE DOMINOES-DONALD BYRD
24.HOT ON A THING(CALLED LOVE)-THE CHI LITES
CHAMPAGNE HOUR
25.I'M AT YOUR MERCY-THE JONES GIRLS
26.WHY YOU WANNA DO THAT TO ME-THE JONES GIRLS
27.I NEED YOU-MAURICE WHITE
28.THE CLOSER I GET TO YOU-ROBERTA FLACK AND DONNY HATHAWAY
29.JUST AS LONG AS WE HAVE LOVE-THE SPINNERS FEAT. DIONNE WARWICK
30.FOR YOU-STARPOINT
31.GET AS MUCH LOVE AS YOU CAN-THE JONES GIRLS
32.I JUST LOVE THE MAN-THE JONES GIRLS
33.BECAUSE IT'S REALLY LOVE-LUTHER VANDROSS
35.ALL I DO IS THINK OF YOU-THE JACKSON 5
36.LOOK AFTER LOVE-HEATWAVE
37.CHANGIN' MY TONE-LES DION
38.WHO CAN I RUN TO-THE JONES GIRLS
39.LOVE DON'T EVER SAY GOODBYE-THE JONES GIRLS
40.CAN'T GIVE YOU UP-MIDNIGHT STAR
41.VERY SPECIAL-DEBRA AND RONNIE LAWS
42.MY SHIP WON'T SAIL WITHOUT YOU-THE DRAMATICS
43.JUST SHOPPING(NOT BUYING ANYTHING)-THE DRAMATICS
CLOSING CUT: IN THE THICK OF IT-BRENDA RUSSELL