Back in 1988, these 5 handsome Gentlemen broke out with a memorable slow jam that still receives major airplay on modern radio stations, satellite radio connections & most R&B lovers iPods all over the world.
Here’s T.U.M.S. Coming Right Back At You with another addition to our long running Top 100 R&B Slow Jams!
…And this legendary microphone wonder, we felt, should have been given much more ‘pub’ for his single than originally given. From the moment this classic hit the radio airwaves, it was certain to be an automatic love gem within seconds of being heard.
Who would have ever thought that an English Teacher at a University in Southern California would come out with such a sultry, rhythmic ballad? And that it would top the charts back in 1986? Well, Mr. Gregory Abbott certainly thought he could & yes….he did. And it remains to this day, as a classic love jam all over the planet…
…our skills…continues for the slow jams on any given Night.
Young Jason Weaver broke this out on a lot of listeners back then, when he came fresh on the scene with a voice that sent most us thinking back on the ‘Young’ Michael Jackson! The music video was produced very well, and had sent a special message to the world that Jason can sing as well as act.
Next up…..The jam ALL of you should know about. No matter what genre you represent.
….”Who ever said that slow jams could be something too close to profane, un-imaginary twists of love when it shouldn’t? Could it be accounted for in the means of admiring someone? Falling in love emotionally? Say a little something of appreciation, ‘hey baby..thank you’….; ‘Cherise.. that dress looks wonderful’……’Care to join me for a cha-cha’?
..And who said Rap Music didn’t have a golden ear for it too?
What a way to not only honor some of the finest soul music ever created. It also helps a lot of us to make sure we have these gifted melodies sitting somewhere within arms reach!
This next selection is coming, by surprise, by none other than our writer George Strand. And yes, he had a few words to spare:
”My Friends, please VOTE for Phil Perry in this American Smooth Jazz Awards – Male Vocalist category . Its been a long call for a man I truly not only admire as a vocalist, but for also his affection towards individuals, his purity & commitment to ballads, his complete unmeasurable call to excellence….”
Welcome Back! It’s Saturday Night…and here’s a toast to the list rolling nice & smooth on T.U.M.S.
The emails are coming in. One of our readers, Clifton ‘Smoothness’, unleashes his pick for the Top 100 tally of R&B Slow Jams…and he had some thoughts to go with the selection:
Back so soon….
We are serious about this. Why not add a special #99 real quick behind the #100 for this evening.
When R&B Heartthrob Gerald Levert grabbed the hearts of so many people with his unique, passionate, ‘singin’ from the soul’ flavor throughout all of his albums – his legacy abounds with appreciation. This is where our Writer, Charles F. Sherard, DEMANDED we add Geralds’ affectionate video, by his choice tonight, exclusively for our T.U.M.S. Readers:
OK, Ladies & Gents, Here comes another special section or feature the team at T.U.M.S. decided to break loose! And it was just a matter of time…
To not only help get your weekend started, we recently came together for a briefing & decided to REALLY express another portion of our passion for this e-zine/magazine, And that is to col’ represent the Slow Jams to the finest! And so with an overwhelming vote, we would love to present our ‘soundcheck’ for 100 of our most favorite top 100 slow jams for R&B of all time!! In no order given…