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by Marlon West (FB: marlon.west1 Twitter: @marlonw IG: stlmarlonwest Spotify: marlonwest)

Happy springtime from your friend and selector, Marlon!

Here’s a freewheeling playlist, and a seemingly random collection of tunes. Though what they all have in common is famous folks, sometimes uncredited, singing backup.

In some cases it is an established artist leading a hand, like Stevie Wonder contributing to Jermaine Jackson’s “Let’s Get Serious,” or a then-unknown protege like Lou Rawls singing behind his childhood pal Sam Cooke on “Bring It On Home To Me.”

In some tracks, you won’t be able to pick them out. Though in others you will never be able to hear the same again without recognizing them. Here is a breakdown of each song and who’s helping out in the background. Enjoy!

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1. “Bring It On Home to Me” by Sam Cooke with Lou Rawls
2. “Let’s Get Serious” by Jermaine Jackson was produced by Stevie Wonder (who also provided vocals)
3. “Part-Time Lover” by Stevie Wonder with Luther Vandross and Philip Bailey
4. “Don’t Lose Your Head” by Queen with Joan Armatrading
5. “Step by Step” by Whitney Houston with original writer and vocalist Annie Lennox
6. “Every Time I Close My Eyes” by Babyface with Kenny G, Mariah Carey, and Shelia E.
7. “Somebody’s Watching Me” by Rockwell with Michael Jackson and Jermaine Jackson
8. “Pink + White” by Frank Ocean with Beyoncé
9. “State of Shock” by the Jacksons, with Mick Jagger
10. “Young Americans” by David Bowie with Luther Vandross
11. “Why Should I Love You?” by Kate Bush with Prince singing and playing guitar
12. “There Must Be More to Life Than This” by Queen with Michael Jackson
13. “This Is What You Came For” by Calvin Harris and Rihanna with uncredited vocals by the song’s author, Taylor Swift
14. “Partition” by Beyoncé with Justin Timberlake
15. “Chain Reaction” by Diana Ross with Barry Gibb

There are certainly others, but I’ll stop here. Though if there are glaring omissions, lemme me know, and I’ll make additions.

See ya next month, and as always: stay safe, sane, and kind.

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Harlem Bespoke:  The very popular Baylander Steel Beach lounge on the former naval ship at the West Harlem Piers on far West 125th Street wrapped up a second successful season last November when the weather got cold but now things will be warming up since Spring 2023 has finally arrived.  So when will everyone be on deck this season?It is still a little too cold so far and the official website has now confirmed that everything is up and running already. This new uptown business opened during the pandemic but thrived thanks to overwhelming local support and more fun days are sure to come at the this historic Harlem site.  More on the Baylander Steel Beach can be found in our past post: LINK

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Harlem Bespoke:  Another clean up day with Friends of St. Nicholas Park and local volunteers to help out for a monthly cleanup.  Mark those calendars and pitch in to help beautify one of uptown’s beloved parks.

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Harlem Bespoke:  Google cancelled the previous email subscription format this year so we have switched to follow.it for the newsletter.  All current subscribers will be getting an updated feed confirmation link via email this week but if you want to switch right away to follow.it then just type in your email address below and press the subscribe button.  

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Harlem Bespoke: Celebrate Juneteenth weekend in Harlem with a FREE, outdoor screening of Oscar-winning documentary SummeGrab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs. 

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Harlem Bespoke: The Children’s Art Carnival started in 1969 by the Museum of Modern Art as part of an outreach program for youth in the community and now is also showcasing emerging local artists with exhibits at the Hamilton Heights townhouse. 

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Funeral services for late Harlem politician Bill Perkins are set for Wed., May 24 and Thurs., May 25 at First Corinthian Baptist Church (1912 Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard).

A viewing will take place on Thursday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the church. On Friday, there will be a final viewing at 9 a.m. followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. A repast is being hosted at Harlem Tavern (2153 Frederick Douglass Boulevard) from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The family is holding a private burial.

Perkins’ funeral will be live streamed.

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In lieu of flower, Perkins’ family is requesting donations be sent in his honor to CaringKind, The Heart of Alzheimer’s Caregiving, 360 Lexington Avenue, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10017. Click here to donate.

Perkins died at his Harlem home on May 16. He served in the City Council representing Harlem’s 9th District from 1998 to 2005 and again from 2017 to 2021. He represented the 30th District in Harlem in the State Senate from 2007 to 2017.

A prayer vigil for Perkins was held Wednesday evening in Harlem at the Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building. Mayor Eric Adams ordered all flags be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday in his honor.

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