Thursday 2/23/23 10pm ET: Feature LP: Narada Michael Walden – The Dance Of Life (1979)

The Dance of Life is the second 1979 studio disc from R&B singer-songwriter/drummer/producer Narada Michael Walden. Unlike his last two releases, it featured several songs Walden co-wrote with other people (such as Allee Willis and guitarist Corrado “Pat” Rustici).

“You’re Soo Good” 6:02
“I Shoulda Loved Ya” 6:34
“Lovin’ You Madly” 5:15
“Crazy For Ya” 3:51
“Tonight I’m Alright” 5:14
“Why Did You Turn Me On” 4:41
“Carry On” 5:11
“The Dance of Life” 6:33

Narada Michael Walden – vocals, drums, percussion, piano
T.M. Stevens – bass
Corrado “Pat” Rustici – acoustic and electric guitars
Frank Martin – keyboards, piano, Prophet and Moog synthesizers
The “See America Horns” (Marc Russo – alto and tenor saxophone; Danny Noe – trombone; Dave Grover – trumpet) arranged by Narada Michael Walden on tracks 3, 4 & 7; horns arranged by Narada Michael Walden and The “See America Horns” on tracks 1 & 6; horns arranged by Narada Michael Walden, Frank Martin and The “See America Horns” on tracks 2 & 5

Great Soul Performances 2: The 80s with Bobby Jay 5pm ET

Having a ball here in Hauppauge Long Island with Doo Wop Weekend Volume XII. Chuck Jackson and Barbara Lewis killed them last night, along with the rest of a fantastic cast. Looking forward to this afternoon’s show as well. On “Great Soul Performances 2: The 80’s” this afternoon you’ll hear: Ashford & Simpson, Fat Larry’s Band, Angela Winbush, Babyface, Narada Michael Walden, the Average White Band, Gerald Alston, Arthur Prysock, Billy Griffin, New Edition and many more. Check us out at 5PM ET, 4PM CT, 3PM MT & 2PM PT, to be followed by an encore of last evening’s “Great Soul Performances” at 7PM eastern time. So if you’re on Long Island this afternoon, and if there are any tickets left for this afternoon’s concert, drop by Hauppauge High School and say hello. If not, I’ll see you on the radio with “Great Soul Performances 2: The 80’s” and “Great Soul Performances” all good, all for you on RadioMaxMusic.com.