Contemporary player tabbed by Malaco as an early signee when the company, b… Read Full Bio ↴Contemporary player tabbed by Malaco as an early signee when the company, best known for downhome Southern soul and blues, tried to expand into jazz during the late '80s. Baldwin's heavily synthesized, pop and funk-centered work didn't prove commercially potent, and he moved to Atlantic in 1990. He remained in Atlanta into the next decade and has had moderate success there, continuing to churn out the familiar instrumental pop tunes and carefully crafted numbers, in addition to working some in radio.
In 1990, his fanciful funk keyboard action on Rejoice was masterful; when he later played with Marion Meadows, he became part of smooth jazz consciousness. This follow-up to his debut is a pop, jazz, and soul collection that rivals the first one in likeableness and simple adventure. Most of the cuts convey an easygoing sense of R&B rhythms, along with a propensity by Baldwin to improvise over the tastiest grooves imaginable. His version of Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time" is so perky, you might not recognize it. The bounciness of "Billy's Funk" and "It's Not Enough (Enuf)" are indicative of the party flavor apparent throughout. And as if Baldwin wasn't impressive enough with his keyboards and occasional bass playing, he adds the sax talents of Grover Washington, Jr. and Meadows and the vocalese of Dwight Sills. A horn section is also used to great effect on "Everything You Want (In Time)." There are a few serious moments, such as "In a Sentimental Mood," but for the most part, this is a fun spirited, let your hair down kind of listen.
The smooth jazz format has lent itself to an unfortunate trend towards sugary and fluffy generic album titles that hardly characterize the grit and energy of the music they represent. Boney James went the route with Sweet Thing and now Bob Baldwin's blandly titled but explosively executed Cool Breeze makes a strong case for not judging a disc by its cover. As with his independent City Sketches earlier this year, the keyboardist never quite approaches the free-for-all soul-fusion jam sessions which marked his early Atlantic albums, yet he throws enough aggressive, improvisational punches into these uptempo romps to remind his old fans of the way he once pounded. Rather than crazed earthquakes, he gives us thoughtful, slickly produced tremors that lean towards gospel every so often. He also twists familiar pop hits like "Summer Breeze" and "Walk On By" into funky blue knots. His artful, no frills jazz trio spins on "Cool Wind Blowing" and "I Give Unto You" make many of the other tracks seem overproduced and machine generated by comparison. While Baldwin knows how to balance electric and acoustic currents to great effect, he should consider stripping down like this more often in the future. Why hide behind smoke and mirrors when you have this much emotion to offer?
A rookie of the year in 1990, superfunk keyboardist Bob Baldwin had plenty to be happy about with his sizzling Atlantic debut.. A sure candidate for the R&B crossover chart, Baldwin assembled immediately likable and upbeat synth grooves with some fancy acoustic interludes to form an eclectic hybrid of styles which he calls "PBJ Music" -- as in pop, blues, and jazz. Having grown up with both jazz and R&B influences, he writes and co-produces bouncy material which proves to be the best of both worlds. While his original material is a marvel, Rejoice is that rare album where the cover tunes bear the most repeated listening. His get down jam on Joe Zawinal's "Mercy Mercy Mercy" is the best example, but his light hearted medley dedicated to Motown legend Marvin Gaye is as sweet as tributes come.
Bob Baldwin wasn't the first artist to name a project after his website -- Fattburger and Jethro Tull both beat him to the punch -- but the funk-jazz keyboard whiz's Bobbaldwin.com devotes its liner notes to reminding us to enjoy technology but not let it take over for our heart and soul. Baldwin puts his music where his words are, using his synth rack to create numerous busy, often retro-soul textures, but, at heart, his graceful yet punchy melodies shine through at all times. He has a good time with titles, moving from the cool hip-hop of "eSmooth" (which features his trademark high-register swirling solos between revisits to the sax-driven hook) through "Westchester Online" (with a playful cat and mouse game between Dean James's soprano and Joey Summerville's bouncy trumpet) and then on to the album's most unusual piece, "Overtime (In the Chatroom)." As if to make a point about what too much cybertalk can do to one's sensibilities, Baldwin offers no defining pop melody, instead darting in and out with percussive avant-garde synth lines, clicking wah-wah guitars, and an occasionally smooth soprano line from Marion Meadows, over floating, hypnotic atmospheres. Most of the other material is smartly played and very in-the-pocket, from the opening cover of "Never Can Say Goodbye" (with crackling guitar passages and harmonies by Chuck Loeb) and the brassy party tune "Funkin' for Jamaica," featuring trumpeter Tom Browne and the harmonic blend of the saxes of Gerald Albright, Marion Meadows, and Fred Vigdor.
In 1990, his fanciful funk keyboard action on Rejoice was masterful; when he later played with Marion Meadows, he became part of smooth jazz consciousness. This follow-up to his debut is a pop, jazz, and soul collection that rivals the first one in likeableness and simple adventure. Most of the cuts convey an easygoing sense of R&B rhythms, along with a propensity by Baldwin to improvise over the tastiest grooves imaginable. His version of Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time" is so perky, you might not recognize it. The bounciness of "Billy's Funk" and "It's Not Enough (Enuf)" are indicative of the party flavor apparent throughout. And as if Baldwin wasn't impressive enough with his keyboards and occasional bass playing, he adds the sax talents of Grover Washington, Jr. and Meadows and the vocalese of Dwight Sills. A horn section is also used to great effect on "Everything You Want (In Time)." There are a few serious moments, such as "In a Sentimental Mood," but for the most part, this is a fun spirited, let your hair down kind of listen.
The smooth jazz format has lent itself to an unfortunate trend towards sugary and fluffy generic album titles that hardly characterize the grit and energy of the music they represent. Boney James went the route with Sweet Thing and now Bob Baldwin's blandly titled but explosively executed Cool Breeze makes a strong case for not judging a disc by its cover. As with his independent City Sketches earlier this year, the keyboardist never quite approaches the free-for-all soul-fusion jam sessions which marked his early Atlantic albums, yet he throws enough aggressive, improvisational punches into these uptempo romps to remind his old fans of the way he once pounded. Rather than crazed earthquakes, he gives us thoughtful, slickly produced tremors that lean towards gospel every so often. He also twists familiar pop hits like "Summer Breeze" and "Walk On By" into funky blue knots. His artful, no frills jazz trio spins on "Cool Wind Blowing" and "I Give Unto You" make many of the other tracks seem overproduced and machine generated by comparison. While Baldwin knows how to balance electric and acoustic currents to great effect, he should consider stripping down like this more often in the future. Why hide behind smoke and mirrors when you have this much emotion to offer?
A rookie of the year in 1990, superfunk keyboardist Bob Baldwin had plenty to be happy about with his sizzling Atlantic debut.. A sure candidate for the R&B crossover chart, Baldwin assembled immediately likable and upbeat synth grooves with some fancy acoustic interludes to form an eclectic hybrid of styles which he calls "PBJ Music" -- as in pop, blues, and jazz. Having grown up with both jazz and R&B influences, he writes and co-produces bouncy material which proves to be the best of both worlds. While his original material is a marvel, Rejoice is that rare album where the cover tunes bear the most repeated listening. His get down jam on Joe Zawinal's "Mercy Mercy Mercy" is the best example, but his light hearted medley dedicated to Motown legend Marvin Gaye is as sweet as tributes come.
Bob Baldwin wasn't the first artist to name a project after his website -- Fattburger and Jethro Tull both beat him to the punch -- but the funk-jazz keyboard whiz's Bobbaldwin.com devotes its liner notes to reminding us to enjoy technology but not let it take over for our heart and soul. Baldwin puts his music where his words are, using his synth rack to create numerous busy, often retro-soul textures, but, at heart, his graceful yet punchy melodies shine through at all times. He has a good time with titles, moving from the cool hip-hop of "eSmooth" (which features his trademark high-register swirling solos between revisits to the sax-driven hook) through "Westchester Online" (with a playful cat and mouse game between Dean James's soprano and Joey Summerville's bouncy trumpet) and then on to the album's most unusual piece, "Overtime (In the Chatroom)." As if to make a point about what too much cybertalk can do to one's sensibilities, Baldwin offers no defining pop melody, instead darting in and out with percussive avant-garde synth lines, clicking wah-wah guitars, and an occasionally smooth soprano line from Marion Meadows, over floating, hypnotic atmospheres. Most of the other material is smartly played and very in-the-pocket, from the opening cover of "Never Can Say Goodbye" (with crackling guitar passages and harmonies by Chuck Loeb) and the brassy party tune "Funkin' for Jamaica," featuring trumpeter Tom Browne and the harmonic blend of the saxes of Gerald Albright, Marion Meadows, and Fred Vigdor.
My Soul
Bob Baldwin Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'My Soul' by these artists:
3rd Coast Yeay Oh Baby, love is always on my mind (ooh) Oh-ho Oh-ooh-o…
3rd Root Our souls are free But I now can see That my soul,…
4/3/98 My soul left my body The day you left me Oh tell…
570JV Devil called he said that he want my soul (he…
A Colour Cold Black Just blood and bones won't make my body Go out…
A.V.E.R. I was drunk When I fucked you I was with my wife But…
Amederia My fate's skimpy Didn't give me warm I Want to know, want…
AMUN-RA Oh no, I fucked up bad But all l wanna do…
Anacrusis Crashing in, down around my ears Brow-beaten self for all th…
B-Loc Jesus I pray you protect my soul (My soul my soul) These…
B.E.R.I.D.O.X. I can't find no peace I'm in the street trying to…
Boosie Badazz & Zaytoven Have mercy on my soul, shine on Have have mercy, have…
Chain999 You dont own my soul Get your hands off of me Wanna…
ChillPanic This is the first and the last time My mind is…
Chris Chris Never found what I had lost Only lost all I'd ever…
Coolio Soul (My soul, my soul) My soul My soul (My soul) Soul (My…
Cymarshall Law & Mr. Joeker Playing your tune Love is in The air Listen to me I'm always…
D.J Bass 305 Oh lawdy, oh lawdy Rareflower lil' mami I know you miss that…
D.J.G Save my soul Somebody save my soul Please won't you save my…
Ed's The road to my soul wasn't paved with gold It was…
Emma Shapplin My soul I drowned. Thy tears to taste. Their lapping sound…
F.O.H Away Away Away Away Away Away They talk how I've been…
FGACYC Worship Oh, How I need you Jesus My soul longs for…
Fliptrix Five roaches, psychosis, mind open Eyes closed but still cry…
FLO Lately been dreaming 'bout you, baby I know this all sounds…
Forgotten Tales Many countries I have crossed And many rumors I've heard All…
GA-20 Work time, play time Sleeping people making ground Every day…
Gunna I ain't sellin' my soul I just need to slow down We…
Heritage When peace like a river, attendeth my way When sorrows like…
In-Deed Some people don't believe in soulmates but I do We got…
Inside Out Awake my soul These walls are breaking down Jesus take me ho…
Jack-o-Lantern It's honey on my tongue Hallelujah on my lips It's the shive…
Jean-Christian Michel (These were the original lyrics. They were rewritten and los…
Jimmy I be chilling with the gang b*tch, and f*cking on…
Johnny Winter Why do I sit and cry Without a reason, I don't…
July Yeah I love the way you say my name I'm staring out…
K.b. Paranoid man I smoke on my own I can't fuck with…
K.Williams Pain, I think it's time to get some money Been chasin'…
KeTeKalles Myyyy... soooouuulll Leave, watch my soul, where do fit my s…
Kuzu Mellow I lost my soul inside my closet I have no clue…
L.C.N. 魂を欲しがる悪魔 望まれるがままに それが天国の道を塞いでも 願いが叶うなら 大切な君をさらって 遠い街へ行こう そし…
Le Garde I've been thinking about you lately, I've been thinking abou…
Lil HotB Reach in me take out my soul I don't wanna let…
Lowkey [Intro] They say The fool thinks himself to be wise,but the…
LUUV. Shiloh Dynasty You don't own my soul Get your hands off of me gotta rest…
Marcus Intalex; St. Files I'm all alone and I want to go home But I…
Maria Why you wanna make me cry? Aren't you tired of disappointing…
Melissa Hollick Wait here for me in the mist of the world I'll…
Mikhale Jones I’m feeling lost and I don’t know where to start Pen…
Money Man I walk in the booth and I pour out my…
Mr. MoudZ Playing your tune Love is in The air Listen to me I'm always…
Nitin Sawhney I long to know all your secrets I want to walk…
NOHEZZO Turn me up gq Nohezzo niggaaa Aye Lotta of things i done …
PADILLION ты понимаешь мне так сложно в этом мире быть собой не…
Paul D. Lewis Ooh! My soul Baby baby, baby baby, baby Don't you know my…
PCAJAY I could blow up any minute, but it's a lot…
Peter Mayer There are a hundred billion snowflakes swirling in the cosmi…
Phish Why do I sit and cry Without a reason I don't…
Pimm's 凸凹な思考回路 なぜ "am I wrong?" 自問自答 終わる事無い続く mission また繰り返される try …
Pure-N-Heart BrxxklynBeatz Got some shit on my soul and I keep that…
Pyinfamous & Sam.i.Am theSon I'm gonna go down I'm gonna go down I'm gonna go down Down…
Pyinfamous x Sam.i.Am the Son Pain, I think it's time to get some money Been chasin'…
Rashid Metal Hear mi Hello, hello, hello Rashid metal Hello, hello, hello…
reaptokyo Every time you leave me I don't ever wanna go And I…
Richard Thompson My soul, my soul, my soul My soul, my soul, my…
Sawhney Nitin I long to know all your secrets I want to walk…
Say Yes Dog This is a thing that that i need, can feel you…
Silnt I know better and I can't do this No... You let me…
St. Peter and Paul Cathedral-M I'm all alone and I want to go home But I…
StereoType Round the corner Or at the helm Sat a little girl In her…
T-CUTS Well, somebody found it somewhere at an old flea market fair…
Tahoma Can't get you out my head Get you out my soul Oh,…
The LoveCrave Reflections got so clear and The mirror hurts but it can't…
The Merry Christmas Symphonic Ensemble & Chorus Be still my soul the Lord is on thy side Bear…
The Pharcyde ("My hip-hop will rock and shock the nation") The way that…
Thrice Are you ready? Are you alive to all that moves in…
U.Poet I deflected these emotions that I felt, Couldn’t let them fl…
Vance Charles and the Sonics I say I want it all and then some more I…
Various Artists Jesu, lover of my soul Let me to Thy bosom fly While…
W.T.P. I been fighting demons Man I'm watching them run after me Hi…
Young Moe Thats on my soul Thats on my soul I done been broke…
加藤ミリヤ Oh yeah yeah yeah yeah, ooh oh Your ladies, your ladies まだ納…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Bob Baldwin:
Abbey Road ABBEY ROAD Lennon pulls out his pen Paul plays his bass an…
Are You Ready Can it be I stayed away too long? Did I leave…
Are You Ready? Can it be I stayed away too long? Did I leave…
Being With You I don't care what they think about me, and I don't…
Cafezinho Dil Chahta Hai, Dil Chahta Hai Dil Chahta Hai, Kabhi Na…
Funkin' For Jamaica Jamaica funk, that's what it is let it get into…
I Wanna Be Where You Are Can it be I stayed away too long? Did I leave…
I Wish And I wish I never met her at all Even though…
My Love And when I go away I know my heart can stay…
Never Can Say Goodbye I never can say goodbye, no, no, no, no, now Never…
NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE FEATURING CHUCK LOEB I never can say goodbye, no, no, no, no, now Never…
People Make The World Go Round People... ('Round And 'Round And Around...) People Make The …
Somebody else I can't get off my high horse and I can't…
Somebody Else's Guy I can't get off my high horse and I can't…
Something Something in the way she moves Attracts me like no other…
The Fool on the Hill Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh Day after day, alone on…
The Way She Looked Something in the way she moves Attracts me like no other…
Where Are You Going Can it be I stayed away too long? Did I leave…
Where Are You Going%3F Can it be I stayed away too long? Did I leave…
Where Are You Going? Can it be I stayed away too long? Did I leave…
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