A Celebration of Motown at the White House

Smokey Robinson, Sheryl Crow, Jamie Foxx, Ledisi, John Legend, Seal and other musicians performed at the White House last night for a special evening titled "The Motown Sound: In Performance at the White House". The event was given in celebration of Black History Month and the legacy of Motown, the distinctive soul-infused pop music sound, style and presentation that was born in Detroit and embodied by the Motown Records label. 

John Legend performed Stevie Wonder's "Love's in Need of Love". During his set, he shared some of his Motown childhood memories, and how his father and uncle inspired his love for music.

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Smokey Robinson took the stage with Sheryl Crow for a duet on his hit, "You Really Got a Hold on Me,' and then Stevie Wonder followed with his classic, "You Are the Sunshine of My Life."

Stevie Wonder also thanked Motown's very own Berry Gordy: "Berry, thank you for this incredible Motown ride". 

"The Motown Sound: In Performance at the White House" will air on PBS Tuesday, March 1st. Check for local listings here.

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Seal Releases Definitive Collection 'Hits'

Hits features 18 essential tracks from superstar Seal, available in stores and online now!

Hits spans Seal's 20 year career and is comprised of sixteen of his biggest hit songs, along with two brand new tracks.

Tracklisting:

1. I Am Your Man
2. Kiss From A Rose
3. Crazy
4. Fly Like An Eagle
5. Love's Divine
6. A Change Is Gonna Come
7. Amazing
8. Killer
9. Prayer For The Dying
10. Get It Together
11. The Right Life
12. Future Love Paradise
13. Waiting For You
14. Free
15. Rolling
16. Don't Cry
17. If You Don't Know Me By Now
18. Thank You

Stream the album exclusively on BlackPlanet.com

Seal 'I Am Your Man' Audio

Seal will release Hits on December 8th which features a catalog of classic songs from his groundbreaking career. Take a listen to his cover of I Am Your Man originally performed by Bobby Taylor.

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Seal To Release 'Hits' Album On December 8

SEAL TO RELEASE HITS ALBUM DECEMBER 8

Multi-Platinum Singer-Songwriter Delivers Greatest Hits Package From His Chart-Topping Albums

Grammy-winning vocalist and songwriter Seal will release a collection of his greatest songs on one CD, HITS, to be released December 8, 2009 on Warner Bros. Records. Fans can purchase a CD or CD/DVD package which includes the Seal 'Soul Live' dvd with nine amazing live performances from his worldwide hit album Soul.

Seal Hits will span the artist’s 20 year career and be comprised of sixteen of Seal’s biggest hit songs, along with two brand new tracks. These two new recordings, produced by David Foster, extend the concept of Seal’s hugely successful 2008 covers album, Soul, which has sold more than three million units worldwide and received international critical acclaim. Seal brings his unique and exquisite vocal style to “I Am Your Man” written by Ashford & Simpson, first recorded by Bobby Taylor, and the Sly and The Family Stone classic “Thank You”. Seal is currently in the studio recording a new album of original material to be released in 2010.
The London-born Seal first emerged from Britain’s house music scene in the early ’90s providing vocals and lyrics for techno artist Adamski’s 1990 hit “Killer.” The Top Ten debut single, “Crazy,” followed and Seal would go on to earn critical acclaim and worldwide commercial success over five albums. Seal’s prodigious vocal gifts — his soaring, husky baritone that has become a signature on such hits as “Prayer for the Dying,” “Kiss From a Rose,” and “Don’t Cry” — amplify the emotion he brings to a song.

To learn more, listen to streaming audio, and watch music video clips, please visit his website at www.seal.com.

Tracklisting:

1. I Am Your Man
2. Kiss From A Rose
3. Crazy
4. Fly Like An Eagle
5. Love’s Divine
6. A Change Is Gonna Come
7. Amazing
8. Killer
9. Prayer For The Dying
10. Get It Together
11. The Right Life
12. Future Love Paradise
13. Waiting For You
14. Free
15. Rolling
16. Don’t Cry
17. If You Don’t Know Me By Now
18. Thank You

Seal Says "People Get Ready"

"Faith is the key, open the doors and board 'em." - Seal

The next installment of Seal's series of soulful tributes is here! This latest music video features his passionate take on the Curtis Mayfield classic, 'People Get Ready'!

Enter Seal's Myspace Karaoke Contest here for a Chance to See Him Live in Concert!

Seal Says 'People Get Ready'!

"Faith is the key, open the doors and board 'em." - Seal

The next installment of Seal's series of soulful tributes is here! This latest music video features his passionate take on the Curtis Mayfield classic, 'People Get Ready'!

Seal Can't Stand the Rain! New Music Video!

"There's just one sound that I just can't stand. I can't stand the rain, against my window." - Seal

Seal just released yet another new music video! This time, he's applying his signature style to Ann Peebles' classic standard, "I Can't Stand the Rain". Check it out!

Seal Tackles Otis Redding's Classic 'I've Been Loving You Too Long'!

Check out Seal's latest single, "I've Been Loving You Too Long", originated by soul legend Otis Redding! The track can found on his upcoming seventh studio album, 'Soul', which features unique covers of eleven classic R&B songs. The album will be available everywhere on November 11th!

Watch as Seal Remakes the Classic 'A Change is Gonna Come'

Seal's new music video has arrived! Check him out as he takes on Sam Cooke's classic socially conscious ballad, "A Change is Gonna Come"!

Seal Bares His Soul on 'A Change is Gonna Come'!

“Someone once said ‘...the album will sound like the time you had making it’…. Never before has it been as true as in the process of recording this record." - Seal

Grammy-winning vocalist and songwriter Seal will release a new album, 'Soul', on Warner Bros. Records on November 11, 2008. It is the best-selling artist’s sixth studio album and was created in partnership with legendary producer David Foster. 'Soul' is comprised of eleven classic soul songs that each evokes their own drama, emotion and romance. Seal brings his unique, signature style to the album and found a great collaborative spirit working with Foster.

Listen to the evocative first single, 'A Change is Gonna Come':

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'Soul' Tracklisting:

1. A Change Is Gonna Come - Sam Cooke
2. I Can't Stand The Rain - Ann Peebles
3. It's A Man's Man's Man's World - James Brown
4. Here I Am (Come and Take Me) - Al Green
5. I've Been Loving You Too Long - Otis Redding
6. It's Alright - The Impressions
7. If You Don't Know Me By Now - Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes
8. Knock On Wood - Eddie Floyd
9. I'm Still In Love With You - Al Green
10. Free - Deniece Williams
11. Stand By Me - Ben E. King
12. People Get Ready - Curtis Mayfield

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“Someone once said ‘...the album will sound like the time you had making it’…. Never before has it been as true as in the process of recording this record,” Seal said. “Although David and I had been acquaintances before, we’d never quite managed to work together. Upon doing so, I was quick to realize that I was in the presence of true greatness. I’ve worked with a lot of producers before, but never have I come across anyone as naturally gifted and knowledgeable as David. If you are fortunate enough to have that combination, then you find that the album-making process tends to go very swiftly, making this the smoothest and most enjoyable album I have ever made. And if you are exceptionally fortunate, you find yourself also having made a great friend. I cannot thank him enough.”

“I've made a lot of records in my time, but I've never enjoyed the recording experience more than I have with Seal. I think he's the only singer on the planet that could do this album, bringing something new and fresh to these classics, paying tremendous respect to their heritage, but, at the same time, owning them and making them uniquely ‘Seal.’ He was born to sing these songs and all we’ve got to do is hang on for what is going to be a ‘killer’ ride,” David Foster said.

The London-born singer first emerged from Britain’s house music scene in the early ’90s providing vocals and lyrics for techno artist Adamski’s 1990 hit “Killer.” The Top Ten debut single, “Crazy,” followed and Seal would go on to earn critical acclaim and worldwide commercial success over four albums. Seal's prodigious vocal gifts — his soaring, husky baritone that has become a signature on such hits as “Prayer for the Dying,” “Kiss From a Rose,” and “Don’t Cry” — amplify the emotion he brings to a song.

Seal - New song "Amazing"!

Here is Seal's first single of his new album "System." The song is called "Amazing" and I really like the song. It's a nice uplifting song, I missed hearing new material from Seal.

Amazing: DOWNLOAD

(source: That Hot Ish)