April 10, 2020

Raphael Saadiq, Remembering John Prine

Raphael Saadiq

This week Sound Opinions welcomes prolific singer, songwriter, and producer Raphael Saadiq. Perhaps most widely known as a member of the 1990s R&B band Tony! Toni! Toné!, he's also released five critically acclaimed solo albums, all the while producing notable work for others, including "Lady" by D'Angelo, and "Cranes In The Sky" by Solange. Plus, Jim and Greg bid farewell to legendary songwriter John Prine.

Featured Songs

Raphael Saadiq, "Staying in Love," The Way I See It, Columbia, 2008
John Prine, "Sam Stone," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971
John Prine, "Illegal Smile," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971
John Prine, "Sour Grapes," Diamonds in the Rough, Atlantic, 1972
New Lost City Ramblers, "No Depression in Heaven," Songs From The Depression, Folkways, 1959
The Carter Family, "The Wandering Boy," (Single), Victor, 1927
John Prine, "Sweet Revenge," Sweet Revenge, Atlantic, 1973
John Prine, "Lake Marie," Lost Dogs and Mixed Blessings, Oh Boy, 1995
John Prine, "In Spite of Ourselves," In Spite of Ourselves (feat. Iris DeMent), Oh Boy, 1999
John Prine, "Hello In There," John Prine, Atlantic, 1971
Tony! Toni! Toné!, "Anniversary," Sons Of Soul, Mercury, 1993
Walter Hawkins and the Love Center Choir, "Goin' Up Yonder," Love Alive, Light, 1975
Graham Central Station, "The Jam," Ain't No 'Bout-A-Doubt It, Warner Bros., 1975
Marvin Gaye, "Pride And Joy," That Stubborn Kinda Fella, Tamla, 1963
Freda Payne, "Band of Gold," Band Of Gold (single), Invictus, 1970
Raphael Saadiq, "This World Is Drunk," Jimmy Lee, Columbia, 2019
Raphael Saadiq, "Sinners Prayer," Jimmy Lee, Columbia, 2019
Raphael Saadiq feat. Jay Z, "Oh Girl," The Way I See It, Columbia, 2008
Raphael Saadiq, "Something Keeps Calling Me," Jimmy Lee, Columbia, 2019
Raphael Saadiq, "Rikers Island," Jimmy Lee, Columbia, 2019
Raphael Saadiq feat. Teedra Moses, "I Want You Back," Ray Ray, Pookie Entertainment, 2004
Raphael Saadiq, "Get Involved (Instrumental)," Get Involved (single), Hollywood, 1999
Total, "Kissing You," Total, Bad Boy, 1996
Raphael Saadiq feat. D'Angelo, "Be Here," Instant Vintage , Universal, 2002
D'Angelo, "Lady," Brown Sugar, Virgin, 1995
Solange, "Cranes In The Sky," A Seat at the Table, Saint / Columbia, 2016
Raphael Saadiq feat. Calvin Richardson & Angie Stone, "Excuse Me," Instant Vintage, Universal, 2002
The Bee Gees, "With My Eyes Closed," Still Waters, Polydor, 1997
Raphael Saadiq, "Body Parts," Instant Vintage, Universal, 2002
Raphael Saadiq, "Stone Rollin'," Stone Rollin', Columbia, 2011
Raphael Saadiq, "Kings Fall," Jimmy Lee, Columbia, 2019
Raphael Saadiq, "Chic Like You," Ray Ray, Pookie Entertainment, 2004
Marvin Gaye, "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)," How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You, Tamla, 1964
Raphael Saadiq feat. Jay Z, "Oh Girl," The Way I See It, Columbia, 2008
Raphael Saadiq, "Sure Hope You Mean It," The Way I See It (bonus track), Columbia, 2008
Lucy Pearl, "Dance Tonight," Lucy Pearl , EMI/Beyond, 2000
Yo La Tengo, "You've Got A Friend," Popular Songs, Matador, 2009
Animal Collective, "Chores," Strawberry Jam, Domino, 2007
Fountains of Wayne, "Mexican Wine," Welcome Interstate Managers, S-Curve, 2003
Rookie, "Sunglasses," Rookie, Bloodshot, 2020
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, "I Love Rock 'N Roll," I Love Rock 'N Roll, Boardwalk, 1981

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