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Sound Flave

Sound Flave

By: Gail Nobles
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 Sound Flave is about music and melody by Gail Nobles © 2021Gail Nobles © 2025 Music
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  • John Lennon-Nobody Told Me 11:20:25 1.54 PM

    John Lennon-Nobody Told Me 11:20:25 1.54 PM
    Nov 20 2025
    Story by: Gail Nobles
    Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
    Photo: Wikipedia Public Domain

    Hey there, music lovers! Let's talk about a fantastic track called "Nobody Told Me" by the legendary John Lennon. This hit had quite a journey, climbing its way to the top of the charts. In January 1984, it made a splash in the UK, peaking at number 6, and in the US, it hit number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was Lennon's last brand-new single to break into the top 10 before he left us, and that makes it extra special!

    The song features some memorable lines: "Nobody told me there'd be days like these / Strange days indeed / Most peculiar, mama." These words twist the old saying, "My mama told me there'd be days like this," which is famously sung by The Shirelles in "Mama Said." While the Shirelles gave us a sense of warning about life's ups and downs, Lennon flips it around, expressing surprise at how unpredictable life can be.

    So, if you haven't given "Nobody Told Me" a listen, do yourself a favor and check it out. It's a catchy, thought-provoking tune that reminds us of the surprises life throws our way, all delivered in Lennon's unmistakable style.

    I’m Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening to Sound Flave!

    Music and Melody
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    2 mins
  • Johnny Taylor-Soul Heaven 7:30:25 8.39 PM

    Johnny Taylor-Soul Heaven 7:30:25 8.39 PM
    Jul 31 2025
    Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
    Story by Gail Nobles
    Photo: Public Domain Wikipedia

    Let us pause for a moment and reflect upon the majestic journey of Johnny Taylor! Yes, Johnny, that soulful sage, that philosopher of soul, who took us on a lyrical pilgrimage to a place that words can barely capture—Soul Heaven! Oh, it was more than just a dream; it was a divine rendezvous, a celestial concert where the echoes of greatness linger.

    He found himself immersed in a symphony of voices, in a gathering of luminaries—the Bar-Kay’s, the smooth croon of Sam Cooke, the electric energy of Jr. Walker, and the captivating presence of Sammy Davis Jr. just to name a few! Each note danced through the air like a whisper, wrapping around his spirit and lifting him higher, higher into the realms of glory.

    And oh, what joy it must have brought him! He didn’t want to wake up, dear friends. No, he was basking in a brilliance that transcended time—a communion with those who once cast their shadows over the stage of life, living legends reunited in harmony. Can you feel the rhythm of joy? Can you sense the light of love? In Soul Heaven, there is no darkness.

    But now, as the sun sets on Johnny Taylor's life, we find comfort in knowing that the Lord called him home. And perhaps, just perhaps, in that sacred moment, Johnny stepped into the very Dream that he sang about! He joined those celestial souls, those King’s and Queen’s of the past, in an everlasting place where the music never fades.

    Oh, Johnny, philosopher of soul, your echoes still! You took us to heights unknown, and though you are no longer here within our midst, the legacy you left lingers like a sweet melody in our hearts. Soul Heaven awaits us all.

    I’m Gail Nobles. You’re listening to Sound Flave - Radiae Applis Soul.
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    3 mins
  • Todd Rundgren-Hello It’s Me 5:15:25 5.36 PM

    Todd Rundgren-Hello It’s Me 5:15:25 5.36 PM
    May 15 2025
    Story by: Gail Nobles Intro: Gail Nobles
    Photo: Eva Rinaldi - Todd Rundgren
    Wikipedia: CC BY-SA 2.0


    It bubbled up in February '69, hit number 71 on Billboard. Didn't stick around too long, but then It came back in January '70, climbin' a bit higher to 66! Canada digged it a bit more, hittin' 41 and 58 on two different runs. This tune's got legs, you hear? It's got staying power!
    Now, let's get to the real heart of the matter – the lyrics!

    Listen to this opening:
    "Hello, it's meI've thought about us for a long, long timeMaybe I think too much, but something's wrongThere's something here that doesn't last too longMaybe I shouldn't think of you as mine"

    He’s layin' it all on the line and straight from the heart. He's reachin' out, see? But there's doubt, a whole lotta doubt in his soul.

    Rundgren is not sugar-coating nothin'. This relationship is on the rocks. He's admitting maybe he's overthinkin', maybe he's clingin' to somethin' that just ain't meant to be. "Maybe I shouldn't think of you as mine" This is real life, real heartbreak.

    "Hello It's Me" is the kind of tune you put on when you're feeling blue, when the rain's comin' down, and you're sittin' there thinkin' 'bout lost love. This tune's for all those lonely nights in your bedroom.

    This song is a confession. It's a vulnerable moment caught on wax. And that is what makes it real, what makes it connect. So give it a spin, and remember Gail Nobles told ya so!
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    3 mins
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