Relax With Old School R And B Slow Jams

By Andrew Peterson


Most will say that music of yesteryear was probably the best in recording history. Whatever the decade, it is often agreed that many of the love songs of that period were filled with more passion and meaning that the majority of popular music today. This is why many like to listen to Old School R and B Slow Jams when winding down or spending time with that special someone.

Songs that celebrate the ups and downs in romantic relationships often stand the test of time. People of varied backgrounds normally have a favorite song or musical artist that resonates with how they feel about that special person or event in their lives. From the day that they met to that special day, the words and moods are often unforgettable.

Sexy songs, or those describing intimate encounters, are a favorite in the bedroom as well as the dance floor. From the sensual crooning of Marvin Gaye to the intense wails of Teddy Pendergrass, sometimes the simplest lyrics can sound like an erotic love letter. While some tunes may set the mood with soft moans or explicit lyrics, it seems that songs that hint at sex or use metaphors get the most radio airplay.

Way back in the day, songs that got played on the radio were normally expressed sweet sentiments that usually rhymed in this genre. However, James Brown wrote a song that changed the game of poetic love songs in 1956. Please, Please, Please was written by Brown with short verses that loosely rhymed and cushioned by the title with shouts found in most gospel tunes of the day.

While celebrating love and romance is common, these recordings began to explore things like adultery, infidelity and having sexual relations in unusual places. There were also slow songs that spoke about things like race relations and war between countries. Some classics, like Man in the Mirror by Michael Jackson, were introspective while calling for a change in the ills of society.

One way that old school jams have changed greatly is the inclusion of rap. While some artists, like the late Barry White, may have added a couple of short lines of him speaking in his trademark baritone, love songs without singing were unheard of. However, artists like Tupac Shakur, LL Cool J, and Biggie Smalls have created the most sincere lyrics that define love in a number of realistic situations.

Other singers like Ronald Isley, whose silky vocals has set a romantic mood for decades, has done collaborations with modern artists reworking some of his classic recordings. Although some artists do not mind remixes and covers, there is one artist that few are brave enough to touch. Anita Baker is one the artists whose deep, jazzy vocals have been incomparable for nearly 40 years.

Songs of love will always have their place in music history but old school soul is truly in a category of its own. From the screeching wails that depict pain, passion, or pleasure to telling a story that depicts the rights and wrongs of mankind, it can be hard to choose a favorite. When it comes to that special day, the mood should set the tone for the gathering, which is usually joyous and tranquil.




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