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It’s about time !!
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MeShell was a light in a tunnel of samples and keyboards during the Nineties. I loved Plantation Lullabies and Peace Beyond Passion. I played and played along with her albums constantly. I honestly cannot think of a better debut album than Plantation Lullabies. I had the pleasure of seeing MeShell twice in 1996-1997 when she had the great David Dyson as her touring bassist.
That was dynamic duo. I miss that era of Meshell.
Agree totally! Seriously underaged! I love that album. She is so funky. I always had my stanky funk face on listening to her, LOL!
I have to say that no does deeper dives and analyses of tracks than PDbass,
Thank you so much for sharing. She is so good and there are so many great bass lines over the years that I'd like to do a top 10 spanning ALL her records when I have more time. Consider this the appetizer!
A top ten of MeShell would be awesome. I am very much biased towards three of her first four albums because that was when she was funkiest. Just off the top of my head in no particular order:
1. Old School Record
2. If that’s your Boyfriend (he wasn’t last night)
3. Soul on Ice
4. The Way
5. Leviticus (F****t)
6. God Fear Money
7. Wild Night
8. Nocturnal Sunshine
9. Soul Searching (Higher Learning Soundtrack)
10. Bittersweet
As always excellent! MeShell is one of my favorite artists.
PD, have you ever thought of doing something on James Alexander, the other Stax bassist?
PD, have you ever thought of doing something on James Alexander, the other Stax bassist?
Alright!! I’ll be waiting with great anticipation. First Teena Marie, now Meshell. I’m loving it!!
Love PD bass' breakdowns and I have nothing but respect for MeShell. Incredible player, incredible songwriter and incredible arrangements. Truly the goddess of groove.
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A few weeks ago i got this song stuck in my head for no reason, so i bought a copy and started playing along with it relentlessly. 
I was given this to learn from the band back in the 90s. So much fun.
YES SHE is Masterful on the Bass.
Killer song writer vocalist the complete package.
Killer song writer vocalist the complete package.
Without question among the best. All meat, no filler.
Awesome video! I have never heard this before and now I'm for sure checking out this album. Thanks for sharing!
Meshell and I had the same music teacher- Mary Cole, if you’re out there, I love you!
I remember hearing this for the first time on the radio ('94?) and thinking "that's some great bass-playing" (It was rare to hear such a good bass part on a pop tune at the time).
I had no clue who Meshell Ndgeocello was back then, let alone that it was her playing AND singing so beautifully on that JCM record. Let's just say that in the thirty years hence, I've been well and truly schooled. She's about as funky as they get.
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