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Co-Produced By Babyface
Co-Produced By Babyface
Some may have considered him overrated, but Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds has been in the music for quite a long time. Having written and produced many hits for various recording artists, he's made quite a name for himself in the music industry. Alongside L. A. Reid and fellow collaborator, Darryl Simmons, they've also written and produced for others such as Whitney Houston , Sheena Easton, Toni Braxton and Whispers.

The multi-faceted entertainer has received tons of awards and other forms of recognition for his work in the entertainment industry. As an actor, he made his acting debut as singer in the 1997 film, Soul Food, alongside serving as co-producer. In my opinion, I don't think he's overrated at all in addition to being a songwriter and successful music producer. I was quite surprised that he teamed up Clive Davis to co-produce Johnny Mathis latest album, which was released back in 2017. Also, he's recorded duets with Karyn White, Toni Braxton, and Pebbles during the late-80's and early-90's.

This is why I refer to him as the ultimate hitmaker. Just looking all the work he's contributed in the Music Industry as well as collaborating with other recording artists.
Babyface And Jon B. On The Tonight Show
Babyface And Jon B. On The Tonight Show
Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds
Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds
2013 Walk Of Fame Induction Ceremony
2013 Walk Of Fame Induction Ceremony
The Deele
The Deele
In The Recording Studio With Johnny Mathis
In The Recording Studio With Johnny Mathis
Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds
Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds
1993 Release, For The Cool In You
1993 Release, For The Cool In You
1989 Release, Tender Lover
1989 Release, Tender Lover
Hanging Out With Sheena Easton And L. A. Reid
Hanging Out With Sheena Easton And L. A. Reid
Co-Produced By Babyface
Co-Produced By Babyface
Babyface And El Debarge
Babyface And El Debarge
Promo Ad For Where's My Love
Promo Ad For Where's My Love
Waiting To Exhale Soundtrack
Waiting To Exhale Soundtrack
The Making Of Soul Food
The Making Of Soul Food
Babyface In Concert
Babyface In Concert
Babyface And Stevie Wonder
Babyface And Stevie Wonder
Babyface And L.A. Reid
Babyface And L.A. Reid
With His Mother, Barbara Edmonds
With His Mother, Barbara Edmonds
Sheet Music To Tender Lover
Sheet Music To Tender Lover
Sheet Music To Mind Kinda Lover
Sheet Music To Mind Kinda Lover
In Attendance At A Party In Honor Of Michael Jackson  Back In 1993
In Attendance At A Party In Honor Of Michael Jackson Back In 1993
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1967 Monterey Pop Festival
1967 Monterey Pop Festival
Co-written with Steve Cropper, "Dock Of The Bay", was a postumous #1 hit on the BILLBOARD Pop charts, just one following his untimely passing on December 10, 1967. En route another engagement in Madison, Wisconsin, and due to severe weather conditions, Otis Redding alongside his backing band, the Bar-Kays, and personal pilot, Richard Fraser, were killed when their plane plunged 40ft in icy the waters of Lake Monona. Their last public appearance was a live performance on the television series, "Upbeat", just prior to their untimely passing. The Bar-Kays, who had major hit with the R&B instrumental,...
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1977 K-Tel 3-LP Release, "Roots Of Soul"
1977 K-Tel 3-LP Release, "Roots Of Soul"
Released in 1977, "Roots Of Soul", was one of my favorite classic recordings, which featured some of my favorite singers ranging from Sam Cooke to Wilson Picket. I first heard the 2-volume 8-track set after my family sent for it, by of television advertisement. My parents used to play those 8-track cassettes almost everyday of the week and I would enjoy listening to them. I wish it was re-issued on a C.D., so I can listen to it again. This classic recording contains songs from all the original artists as mentioned on the album, and I just happend to think about it. Being a fan of old R&B music, and I can hear what they're what; in addition, to listening to them sing. This classic recording is so hard to find, and only way to obtain a copy of it is on Ebay. I love this classic recording, and if I had a copy of it,, I would be listening to it to this day.

In my opinion, this the best classic recording of all time; in addition, to not being able to find and make C.D. out of it.
Album #2
Album #2
Album #1
Album #1
Album #2
Album #2
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Album #3
1977 K-Tel 3-LP Release, "Roots Of Soul"
1977 K-Tel 3-LP Release, "Roots Of Soul"
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Joe Tex
Joe Tex
The Temptations
The Temptations
Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson
Mary Wells
Mary Wells
Teddy Pendergrass
Teddy Pendergrass
Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder
Lisa Stansfield
Lisa Stansfield
Betty Everett
Betty Everett
Mickey and Sylvia
Mickey and Sylvia
Ray Parker, Jr.
Ray Parker, Jr.
Donny Hathaway
Donny Hathaway
Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera
Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys
Fats Domino
Fats Domino
Otis Redding
Otis Redding
Billy Stewart
Billy Stewart
Corrine Bailey Rae
Corrine Bailey Rae
Stephanie Mills
Stephanie Mills
Adele
Adele
Al Wilson
Al Wilson
Maurice Williams
Maurice Williams
Vanessa Willams
Vanessa Willams
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1968 Motown Release, "You're All I Need"
1968 Motown Release, "You're All I Need"
Between 1967-69, Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell had successful string of hits as duet partners on the Motown roster. Although Marvin has recorded duets with Mary Wells and Kim Weston, he gained more exposure when he teamed up with newcomer, Tammi Terrell, as his duet partner. Sadly their musical partnership ended when she passed on in 1970 due to a brain tumor when she was just 24 years old.

When I hear classic duets such as "Ain't No Mountain High Enough", "If This World Were Mine", "You Precious Love" and "You're All I Need (To Get By)", those were some of the greatest duets in Motown history....
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Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
If was ever was an R&B Heaven, you know there is going to be some good music playing up there as the they reunite for a good old jam session. I can see Michael Jackson reunited with his longtime idols, James Brown and Jackie Wilson comparing some of their famous dance moves; in addition, to showing Sam Cooke how to do dance and his famous Moonwalk, which made him an overnight sensation in the early-80's. I miss these classic old school R&B singers for the reasons they all passed on, and I can understand what they were saying in their songs.

It would be nice to see them in up in R&B...
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1991 Specialty Release, "Sam Cooke With The Soul Stirrers"
1991 Specialty Release, "Sam Cooke With The Soul Stirrers"
Just 45 years later, we were morning the passing of the "King Of Pop" and one of his early admirers, Michael Jackson, but back in 1964 the music was stunned by the untimely passing of soul pioneer, Sam Cooke. Located at 9137 South Figueroa Street, in South Los Angeles, he was brutally murdered in a bizarre incident at the Hacienda Hotel on Friday, December 11, 1964. However, those who knew were inquiring why did he have to, which stills vexes them to this day. Sam Cooke, who had one of the greatest voices in music history; as well, as an astute businessman, who also paved the for other black...
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Michael was nearly disfellowshipped from the Jehovah's Witness over the "Thriller" video back in 1983.
Attended Princess Diana's memorial service back in 1997.
Michael had drive to succeed.
Like Barry Manilow and Sam Cooke, Michael wrote the songs that made the whole world.
"You Are Not Alone", written by R. Kelly, went to #1 on the "BILLBOARD" Pop charts back in 1995.
Celebrated his "21st" birthday at Studio 54 in New York City back in 1979.
Attended Maurice Gibb's memorial service back in 2003.
Michael was a fan of British entertainers, Benny Hill and Charlie Chaplin.
Michael's version of "Smile"...
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