David Nathan

The British Ambassador of Soul

Journal

by David

#56 – “I’ll Never Forget 1967!”


December 1967, London What a year 1967 has turned out to be! Reflecting on how soul music has morphed from bringing me comfort, joy and solace as I move through the challenges of my mid-teens to the cusp of young adulthood, I realize how the recordings of Dionne Warwick, Nina Simone and Aretha Fr...
by David

#55 – “Gladys Knight Is Round The Corner!”


December 3, 1967, London From the memorable day when Dave Godin first plays me the ultra soulful Giving Up by Gladys Knight The Pips in 1965 a year after its original release in America to my purchase of the hard-to-find Maxx LP by the family group and hearing tunes like Either Way I Lose and Ma...