Mr. Smooth is back

[heikki]

Hi!

Do you remember Abraham Wilson? Ralph and Russ Terrana co-produced his debut album twelve years ago. Now after a hiatus, he'll soon release a new album and below he tells more about it -

https://www.soulexpress.net/abrahamwilson2023.htm

Best regards
Heikki

[ralpht]

I wish Abe well on his new release. We had a lot of good musical fun getting the first album recorded. Best of luck Smooth with this one.

[ralpht]

Coincidentally, I have been featuring some of Smooth's music on the Soulful Detroit forum under Soulful Detroit Center Stage located in the Soulful Detroit Room.

[drewschultz88]

Thanks for sharing this Heikki - and very cool to read that Abraham Wilson is using a full band of live musicians to back him up on the album!

[ralpht]

Reading Abe's notes, I notice certain musicians that I know from Monterey. A List all the way. Top notch players. Smooth is playing it smart and I'm looking forward to hearing what he has.

[ralpht]

Smooth, if you're looking in, join us and tell us about the new album. Your screen name is still on file...smooth....if you forgot your password, email me and I will save a new one for you.

[ratjr]

Good luck with the new release Smooth.

[smooth]

Good Day Soulful Detroit!

This is Abraham Wilson and It has been a long time since my last post!
Sincerely hope you are all well and enjoying life in all your various locations.

Thank you Ralph for the privilege of getting back onto Soulful Detroit.

I have been busy with LIFE and the business of creating music which I am looking forward to sharing with all of you.

Stay tuned as I bring you all up to date in several days!

Abraham

[ralpht]

Abe, good to hear from you. It has been a while. Please do keep us up to date on the new album.

[smooth]

Well...Where do we begin!

I have been in love with the art of music since I was a pre-teen growing up in Jersey City, New Jersey.

There is something special about the power of good music!

Songs that get my immediate attention are those with great lead vocalist.

I can listen all day to vocal purist like Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Levi Stubbs, Russell Thompkins Jr, Karen Carpenter and Little Jimmy Scott.

When you listen to the best of the best you hear not only with your ears but with your heart!

"RAINBOW EYES" was the 1st new composition on the collection of 13 songs and it was definitely inspired by vocal purist!

Once I figure out how to add music to Soulful Detroit, I would appreciate your opinions.

Lyric sample :Rainbow Eyes...Rainbow Eyes...
There's no air when you're not there
Nights are darker too
Rainy days misty blue
Oh... How I need you
Winter, Summer, Spring and Fall
You are more beautiful than them all
Seasons change... Love remains the same
I'll love you always

Musicians: Kyle Kovalik... Lead Guitar
William Spencer...Keyboards
Jesse De Carlo...Bass Guitar
Gary Machado... Drums
Abraham... Lead vocal and background vocal
Richard Bryant... Background vocal

These seasoned musicians were perfect for this POP/Soul composition!

I selected many different musicians throughout the concept because each had an area of specialization in which they excelled.

Next: The title track... "MUSIC IS THE KEY"... Note the Musicians on this track are FUNKY AS 3 DAY OLD collard greens!

[ralpht]

Abe, if the songs are digitized you can cut and paste the info and enter it like that.

[smooth]

Here is the song "RAINBOW EYES"
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bag...usp=drive_link

[ralpht]

Nice song Abe. And a typically good "Smooth " delivery.

[smooth]

Good Morning Soulful Detroit:

Thanks Ralph for the comment!

Gets better as we continue the recording process.

MUSIC ISTHE KEY IS FUNKY in the Style of Bruno Mars!

Abraham

[smooth]

MUSIC IS THE KEY...
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1olt...ew?usp=sharing

[ralpht]

Definitely got some funk going on, Smooth. Clever lyrics on top of all that funk.

[smooth]

Good Day Soulful Detroit!

Sure would do my old heart good to get a review from Roberta, Florence, Drew, Russ, Soul Sister and Mary Brewster on "Music Is The Key"!

Here is the behind the scenes story of that song.

One day I get a knock on my office door and In walks Don Caruth and Anthony [[AC) Cannon. Richard Bryant... Engineer referred them.

Don is left handed but plays a right handed guitar upside down... Hendrix Style!

Anthony is a KILLER Keyboardist with BIG SKILLS and GREAT EARS!
I sang the Melody, lead vocals and delivered the BASS Line.

Bet you didn't know I play Bass!... Still have my Fender Precision [[73)

In one hour they had the foundation of "Music Is The Key"!

Now came the complexity... "Don I need 4 rhythm guitar parts"!

Don gave me a look like I had just "SLAPPED MY MAMA"!

Are You Serious... Yes... Serious as a heart Attack!

The lyrics were very challenging and took 10 rewrites to get correct.

Well... What you hear is MY FUNK BROTHERS... ENJOY!

MAKE MY DAY AND GIVE THE SONG A REVIEW!

[ratjr]

Hey Smooth,

Music is the Key is bumping. Nice groove and clever lyrics. Reminiscence of Tower of Power's Soul With a Capital S. Looking forward to hearing the rest of the cd.

[Ms Flo]

Music is the Key definitely has the funk. Nice dance song. Cool lyrics. Nice vocal.

[smooth]

Good Morning Russell and Ms. Flo

Excited to hear from both of you first thing this morning!

As Clint Eastwood would say "You made my day"

I sincerely appreciate your comments.

Stay blessed and in good health.

Abraham

[ralpht]

Good to see you, Russell. Hope all is going well on your end. You always have a home here. Thank you for posting. Smooth is a very talented man and Soulful Detroit is more than happy to contribute to his promotion.

[paladin]

Well done.....:-)

[smooth]

Paladin

Thank you!...I appreciate your response.

I grow musically by having the well seasoned comment on my songs.

Stay well and in good spirits.

Abraham

[smooth]

LOVE WILL FOLLOW YOU:

When you compose a song with your heart rather than with your talent you have "LOVE WILL FOLLOW YOU"

The emotions of the lyrics, vocals and melody are consistent with the love you feel for someone very special!

If you have been blessed with that special someone you will feel this song!

"LOVE WILL FOLLOW YOU" is the only song on the collection that caused tears to flow during the recording.

Abraham Smooth Wilson

[smooth]

Here is " LOVE WILL FOLLOW YOU... Feel the emotion!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yW8...ew?usp=sharing

[smooth]

Here is " LOVE WILL FOLLOW YOU... Feel the emotion!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yW8...ew?usp=sharing

Missing out on a great song...One of the best on the new collection!
Someone give this song a listen... You won't be disappointed!

Abraham Smooth Wilson

[ralpht]

Smooth, I have listened to the song three times. All in all a pretty good song with [in my opinion only] a couple of minor problems. The opening line is pure dynamite and pulled me in right away. However just after that the lyrics tend to meander a bit and it might have been a good idea to drop a word here and there to keep your performance "smooth".
I also think the guitar solo is a little too busy for the song. The guy is a good player which I appreciate, but his performance steps all over the mood of the song. Personally, I think an acoustic guitar would have worked a little better with the track. Nice background work but maybe gets a little repetitive in places. I'll listen to it a little more and see what pops in my mind. All in all, nice work but you might need a producer on the other side of the glass.

[smooth]

Good Afternoon Ralph

Thank you for the review.

I always appreciate an honest opinion from a industry professional.

An artist who cannot take a critique is not a real artist.

Soulful Detroit... Keep the reviews coming!

Abraham

[ralpht]

No problem, Abe. Keep it coming. You well know how much I appreciate your talent.

[smooth]

While I wait on the OFFICIAL CD release, Have some fun Soulful Detroit!

WIN A FREE "MUSIC IS THE KEY" CD BY ABRAHAM SMOOTH WILSON

Name a song and artist that's a match for these games and activities:

PUT ON YOUR THINKING CAPS... LAUGH AND WIN!

1. Stick Ball
2. Double Dutch
3. Hula Hoop
4. Jacks
5. Spin the bottle
6. Strip Poker
7. Kick the Can
8. Musical Chairs
9. Johnny on the Pony
10. Marbles
11. Hop Scotch
12. Pin Ball
13. Hide and Seek
14. Pick up Sticks
15. Dodge Ball
16. Roller Skating
17. Disco Dancing
18. Pitching Pennies
19. Tag
20. Red Light... Green Light
21. Amusement Park Thrill Ride
22. Black Cats and Street Cracks
23. Saturday Night Bath
24. Monopoly
25. Bike Riding

ABRAHAM SMOOTH WILSON

[ralpht]

Smooth....Looks like a pretty good game. Unfortunately age has blanked me out on this one. Looking forward to seeing the answers.
I think#23 is Bobby Darin "Splish Splash".

#21 Palisades Park" Bobby Rydell...#12 "Pinball Wizard" The Who

[smooth]

Hi Soulful Detroit

Ralph...Your first 3 answers were correct!

Anxiously waiting for my order of MUSIC IS THE KEY CD's to arrive!

In the mean time here are the answers to the questions in the last post.

1. Stick Ball... Great Balls of Fire... Jerry Lee Lewis
2. Double Dutch... Double Dutch Bus...Frankie Smith
3. Hula Hoop... Will it go round in Circles... Billy Preston
4. Jacks... Hit the Road Jack... Ray Charles
5. Spin the Bottle... Love Potion #9...The Clovers
6. Strip Poker... I want to sex you up...Color me Badd
7. Kick the Can...Can I kick it...Tribe called Quest
8. Musical Chairs...You Beat Me To The Punch...Mary Wells
9. Marbles...Who Shot Ya... Notorious BIG
10. Johnny on the Pony...He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother...The Hollies
11. Hop Scotch...At the Hop...Danny and the Juniors
12. Pin Ball... Pinball Wizard...The Who
13. Hide and Seek...Ready or Not Here I Come...Fugees
14. Pick Up Sticks...Pick Up The Pieces... Average White Band
15. Dodge Ball...Hit Me With Your Best Shot... Pat Benatar
16. Roller Skating...Bounce,Rock, Skate, Roll...Von Mason and Crew
17. Disco... Disco Inferno... The Trammps
18. Pitching Pennies...Penny Lane... The Beatles
19. Tag...Still the One... Orleans
20. Red Light, Green Light... Stop , Look, Listen to your Heart..The Stylistics
21. Amusement Park...Palisades Park... Bobby Rydell
22. Black Cats, Street Cracks... Superstition... Stevie Wonder
23. Saturday Night Bath... Splish Splash... Bobby Darrin
24. Monopoly... Money, Money, Money... The O'Jays
25. Bike Riding... Bicycle Race... Queen

[smooth]

Looking for new "Smooth" Music?

MUSIC IS THE KEY has arrived!

Go to www.abrahamhitsongs.com

Read the excellent review, enjoy the music and purchase!

FORMATS: MP3 and CD

PURCHASE: Single songs or entire 12 song collection
Follow the secure purchasing instructions.

Abraham " Smooth" Wilson

[smooth]

Soulful Detroit Family

The first single MUSIC IS THE KEY from the new release is on You Tube.

Check It Out!

Type in your search location: Abraham Wilson Music is The Key

You will see "Smooth" in the white suit!

Enjoy the song.

Abraham "Smooth" Wilson