Eddie Zondi Romantic Ballads Songs

Birth name	Eddie Makhosonke Zondi
Also known as	Makhosonke Zondi
Born	9 October 1967 Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa
Died	16 June 2014 (aged 46)
Genres	Soul and RnB
Occupation(s)	Radio personality, composer
Years active	1996–2014

Eddie Makhosonke Zondi (9 October 1967 - 16 June 2014) was a South African radio personality and music composer. Eddie was known for his Sunday afternoon show The Romantic Repertoire on Metro FM as well as his well-received Sunday Soul sessions. He released two well-received compilations albums in his career.

Radio career[edit]

Zondi's broadcast career began in the early 1990s on BOP TV.^[1] His first taste for radio developed at a shopping mall’s radio kiosk, where he was the host. He first joined Radio Metro (now known as Metro FM) as a weekend sports anchor and got his first professional break in 1996.

All For You - Glenn Jones. Any Love - Luther Vandross. Stay The Night - Kashif. Have I Never - A Few Goodmen.

Romantic Ballads is a English album released on Sep 2014. Romantic Ballads Album has 1 song sung by Cool Sensation, Black Power, Maxdown. Listen to Romantic Ballads song in high quality & download Romantic Ballads song on Gaana.com. Eddie Makhosonke Zondi (9 October 1967 - 16 June 2014) was a South African radio personality and music composer. Eddie was known for his Sunday afternoon show The Romantic Repertoire on Metro FM as well as his well-received Sunday Soul sessions.

Music compilation[edit]

Eddie was known to his listeners as the best romantic ballads compiler. His show The Romantic Repertoire' on Metro FM attracted thousands of listeners every Sunday afternoon. When the show ended on Sunday evening, he often took the soul session party to a physical venue where he would continue playing his Sunday Soul sessions.

Personal life[edit]

Eddie grew up in Soweto, South Africa and was married to Phakamile Zondi. Zondi is survived by daughters Siphesihle Zondi and Zethembe Zondi. He began his radio career in 1996 and worked as a radio personality until the time of his death.^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Metro FM Awards: 2015, Special Recognition Award

Discography[edit]

Compilation albums[edit]

Year	Album Name
2001	Zondi's Romantic Ballads Label: EMI Format: CD, digital download
2003	Zondi's Romantic Ballads – Vol.2 Label: EMI Formal: CD, digital oceans

Eddie Zondi Romantic Ballads 2 Songs

References[edit]

^''Sundays won't be same without Eddie' - A legend remembered'. eNCA. Retrieved 2019-07-15.
^'Eddie Zondi's Last words on Metro FM'. iono.fm.
^'Obituary – Eddie Zondi'. news24.com.
^'Eddie Zondi's heart attack allegedly triggered by fear of job loss'. all4women.fm.
^'Up Close & Personal with Eddie Zondi'. radiobiz.co.za.

External links[edit]

Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eddie_Zondi&oldid=943816583'

Classic Soul Ballads
Compilation album by

Classic Soul Ballads is a 16-volume soulCD-set, released by Time–Life Records in 2005, featuring 264 songs from the 1960s through the 1990s. It was not sold in stores, but sold directly by Time–Life.

Also included in this collection was Body & Soul: The Duets.

Track listing[edit]

Disc 1 (Love Power - 1 of 2)[edit]

Unless otherwise noted, Information is taken from Allmusic.com^[1]

Sexual Healing - Marvin Gaye (1982)
*Written by Marvin Gaye, Odell Brown & David Ritz
Power of Love/Love Power - Luther Vandross (1990)
*Written by Marcus Miller, Luther Vandross & Teddy Vann
Turn Off the Lights - Teddy Pendergrass (1979)
*Written & Produced by Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff
Shining Star - The Manhattans (1980)
*Written by Leo Graham & Paul Richmond
After the Love Has Gone - Performed by Earth, Wind & Fire (1979)
*Written by David Foster, Jay Graydon & Bill Champlin
*Horns arranged by Jerry Hey
*Saxophone Solo: Don Myrick
Baby Come to Me - Regina Belle (1989)
*Written by Narada Michael Walden & Jeffrey Cohen
Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time for Love) (Parts 1 & 2)
*Performed by The Isley Brothers (1980)
*Written by Rudolph Isley, O'Kelly Isley Jr., Ronald Isley, Marvin Isley, Chris Jasper & Ernie Isley
Juicy Fruit - Performed by Mtume (1983)
*Written & Produced by James Mtume
Shake You Down - Gregory Abbott (1987)
*Written by Gregory Abbott
Me and Mrs. Jones - Billy Paul (1972)
*Written by Cary Gilbert, Leon Huff & Kenny Gamble
How 'Bout Us - Champaign (1983)
*Written by Dana Walden
Always and Forever - Heatwave (1978)
*Written by Rod Temperton
Betcha by Golly, Wow! - The Stylistics (1972/1974)
*Written by Thom Bell & Linda Creed
Shower Me with Your Love - Surface (1989)
*Written by Bernard Jackson
If You Don't Know Me By Now
*Performed by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes (1972)
*Incorrectly attributed solely to Harold Melvin
*Written by Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff
*Lead Vocals: Teddy Pendergrass^[2]

Disc 2 (Love Power - 2 of 2)[edit]

Reasons - Earth, Wind & Fire (1975)
*Written by Maurice White, Philip Bailey & Charles Stepney
Lean on Me - Bill Withers (1972)
*Written by Bill Withers
You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine - Lou Rawls (1973/1976)
*Written by Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff
Can You Stop the Rain - Peabo Bryson (1990)
*Written by John Bettis & Walter Afanasieff
Here and Now - Luther Vandross (1990)
*Written by David Elliott & Terry Steele
Make It Like It Was - Regina Belle (1989)
*Written by Carvin Winans
Kiss and Say Goodbye - The Manhattans (1976)
*Written by Winfred 'Blue' Lovett
Best of My Love - The Emotions (1977)
*Written by Al McKay & Maurice White
Have You Seen Her - Performed by The Chi-Lites (1972)
*Written by Eugene Record & Barbara Acklin
Caravan of Love - Performed by Isley Jasper Isley (1986)
*Written by Marvin Isley, Chris Jasper & Ernie Isley
Woman to Woman - Shirley Brown (1973)
*Written by James Banks, Eddie Marion & Henderson Thigpen
Cowboys to Girls - The Intruders (1968)
*Written & Produced by Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff
Close Your Eyes - Performed by Peaches & Herb (1973)
*Written by Chuck Willis
Let Me Make Love to You - The O'Jays (1972)
*Written by Allen Fielder & Bunny Sigler
When Will I See You Again - The Three Degrees (1975)
*Written by Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff

Disc 3 (Sweet Thing - 1 of 2)[edit]

Unless Otherwise Noted, Information is taken from Allmusic.com^[3]

Let's Get It On - Marvin Gaye (1973)
Cruisin - Smokey Robinson (1979)
It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me - Barry White (1977)
Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me) - The Temptations (1971/1973)
Three Times a Lady - The Commodores (1978)
You Make Me Feel Brand New - The Stylistics (1973)
You Should Be Mine (The Woo Woo Song) - Jeffrey Osborne (1987)
I'll Make Love to You - Boyz II Men (1994/1995)
Save the Best for Last - Vanessa Williams (1992)
On My Own - Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald (1986)
Love You Down - Ready for the World
*Written by Melvin Riley (1987)
Get Here - Oleta Adams (1993)
Joanna - Kool & the Gang (1983)
I Feel Good All Over - Stephanie Mills (1987)
Ooo Baby Baby - The Miracles (1963)

Disc 4 (Sweet Thing - 2 of 2)[edit]

Being with You - Smokey Robinson (1982)
Playing Your Game, Baby - Barry White (1975)
Distant Lover - Marvin Gaye (1973)
If Only You Knew - Patti LaBelle (1983)
I Believe in You and Me - The Four Tops (1965)
I'll Be Good to You - The Brothers Johnson (1976)
Just to Be Close to You - Commodores (1974)
Special Lady - Ray, Goodman & Brown (1980)
Love Ballad - L.T.D. (1978)
Sweet Thing - Rufus & Chaka Khan (1974)
Float On - The Floaters (1977)
Stay in My Corner - The Dells (1967)
In the Rain - The Dramatics (1972)
Hey There Lonely Girl - Eddie Holman (1970)
*Written by Earl Shuman & Leon Carr
The Bells - The Originals (1970)
*Written by Elgie Stover, Iris Gordy-Bristol, Anna Gordy Gaye & Marvin Gaye

Disc 5 (Nite and Day - 1 of 2)[edit]

Unless otherwise noted, Information is taken from Allmusic.com^[4]

I've Been Loving You Too Long - Performed by Otis Redding (1967)
*Written by Otis Redding & Jerry Butler
Oh Girl - Performed by The Chi-Lites (1971)
*Written by Eugene Record
Something He Can Feel - Aretha Franklin (1972)
*Written by Curtis Mayfield
I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near) - Performed by Michael McDonald (1981)
*Written by Michael McDonald, Ed Sanford, Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller
*Background Vocals: Maureen McDonald
Through the Fire - Performed by Chaka Khan (1985)
*Written by David Foster, Tom Keane & Cynthia Weil
Miss You Like Crazy - Performed by Natalie Cole (1989)
*Written by Michael Masser, Preston Glass & Gerry Goffin
Let's Do It Again - Performed by The Staple Singers (1975)
*Written by Curtis Mayfield
Always - Performed by Atlantic Starr (1987)
*Written by Jonathan Lewis, Wayne Lewis & David Lewis
What You Won't Do for Love - Performed by Bobby Caldwell (1978)
*Written by Bobby Caldwell & Alfons Kettner
*Incorrectly attributed to Bill Caldwell
Giving You the Best That I Got - Performed by Anita Baker (1987)
*Written by Skip Scarborough, Randy Holland & Anita Baker
If Ever You're in My Arms Again - Performed by Peabo Bryson (1987)
*Written by Cynthia Weil, Michael Masser & Tom Snow
I'll Be Around - Performed by The Spinners (1971)
*Written by Thom Bell & Phil Hurtt
Sideshow - Performed by Blue Magic (1974)
*Written by Bobby Eli & Gwen 'Vinnie Barrett' Woolfolk
Nite and Day - Performed by Al B. Sure! (1987)
*Written by Albert Brown & Kyle West
Love Won't Let Me Wait - Performed by Major Harris (1975)
*Written by Bobby Eli & Gwen 'Vinnie Barrett' Woolfolk

Disc 6 (Nite and Day - 2 of 2)[edit]

Close the Door - Teddy Pendergrass (1978)
Just the Two of Us - Grover Washington Jr. & Bill Withers (1980)
Rainy Night in Georgia - Brook Benton (1972)
*Written by Tony Joe White
Sweet Love - Anita Baker (1989)
*Written by Gary Bias, Louis A. Johnson & Anita Baker
One in a Million You - Larry Graham (1980)
*Written by Sam Dees
Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do) (1973)
*Performed by Aretha Franklin
*Written by Stevie Wonder, Clarence Paul & Morris Broadnax
Thin Line Between Love and Hate - The Persuaders (1972)
*Written by Richard Poindexter, Robert Poindexter & Jackie Members
Baby I'm Yours - Barbara Lewis (1965)
*Written by Van McCoy
(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right - Luther Ingram (1972)
Love on a Two-Way Street - The Moments (1972)
Pillow Talk - Sylvia (1974)
Hypnotized - Linda Jones (1967)
Baby, Come to Me - Patti Austin & James Ingram (1983)
*Written by Rod Temperton
Natural High - Bloodstone (1974)
When a Man Loves a Woman - Percy Sledge (1966)
*Written by Quin Ivy, Calvin Lewis & Andrew 'Pop' Wright.

Disc 7 (Lovin' You - 1 of 2)[edit]

Unless otherwise noted, Information is taken from Allmusic.com^[5]

Midnight Train to Georgia - Performed by Gladys Knight & the Pips (1973)
*Lead Vocals: Gladys Knight^[6]
Any Love - Luther Vandross (1989)
La-La (Means I Love You) - The Delfonics (1968)
I Like the Way (The Kissing Game) - Hi-Five (1991)
I'll Never Love This Way Again - Dionne Warwick (1978)
Groove Me - King Floyd (1970)
You Are My Starship - Norman Connors (1976)
*Drums: Norman Connors
*Vocals: Michael Henderson^[7]
Everybody Plays the Fool - The Main Ingredient (1974)
Going in Circles - The Friends of Distinction (1970)
Do What You Do - Jermaine Jackson (1983)
I Do Love You - GQ (1977)
Dream Merchant - Performed by The New Birth (1975)
Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me (1974)
*Performed by Gladys Knight & the Pips
*Incorrectly attributed solely to Gladys Knight.
I'm Your Puppet - James & Bobby Purify (1963)
Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time) - The Delfonics (1970)

Disc 8 (Lovin' You - 2 of 2)[edit]

Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake) - Freddie Jackson (1983)
Let's Stay Together - Al Green (1973)
Misty Blue - Dorothy Moore (1976)
Come Go with Me - Teddy Pendergrass (1978)
I've Got Love on My Mind - Natalie Cole (1976)
She's Gone - Tavares (1976)
Tell It Like It Is - Aaron Neville (1966)
Lady - The Whispers (1983)
Lovin' You - Minnie Riperton (1975)
That's the Way I Feel About Cha - Bobby Womack (1975)
It's You That I Need - Enchantment (1978)
I'm So Into You - Peabo Bryson (1979)
You Are My Lady - Freddie Jackson (1987)
L-O-V-E (Love) - Al Green (1975)
Sukiyaki - A Taste of Honey (1980)

Disc 9 (One Heartbeat)[edit]

If I Were Your Woman - Gladys Knight
One Heartbeat - Smokey Robinson
Cherish - Kool and the Gang
Masterpiece - The Temptations
Til Tomorrow - Marvin Gaye
Piano in the Dark - Brenda Russell
We're Going All the way - Jefferey Osborne
You Are Everything - The Stylistics
The Sweetest Days - Vanessa Williams
Anniversary - Tony! Toni! Tone!
You Don't Have to Cry - Rene and Angela
Sensitivity - Ralph Tresvant
When Love Calls - Atlantic Starr
Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes) - Mint Condition
Heaven - Solo

Disc 10 (Too Hot)[edit]

Eddie Zondi Romantic Ballads 2 Songs

Love Overboard - Gladys Knight and the Pips
On Bended Knee - Boyz II Men
My, My, My - Johnny Gill
I Feel Good All Over - Stephanie Mills
Too Hot - Kool and the Gang
All This Love - DeBarge
Outstanding - The Gap Band
Lady You Are - One Way
Ooo La La La - Teena Marie
Anytime - Brian McKnight
You Got It All - The Jets
Tonight - Ready for the World
Everything - Jody Watley
Your Smile - Rene and Angela
I Miss You - Klymaxx

Eddie Zondi Romantic Ballads 2

Disc 11 (Quiet Storm)[edit]

I Want You - Marvin Gaye
Quiet Storm - Smokey Robinson
Take My Heart (You Can Have it If You Want It) - Kool and the Gang
Still - The Commodores
Don't Look Any Further - Dennis Edwards & Siedah Garrett
Secret Lovers - Atlantic Starr
Back at One - Brian McKnight
Dreamin' - Vanessa Williams
All My Life - K-Ci & JoJo
Water Runs Dry - Boyz II Men
Sparkle - Cameo
Time Will Reveal - DeBarge
If I Ever Fall in Love - Shai
I'm In Love - Joe
What Kind of Man Would I Be - Mint Condition

Disc 12 (In the Heart)[edit]

Sweet Love - The Commodores
After the Dance - Marvin Gaye
Hey Girl (I Like Your Style) - The Temptations
In the Heart - Kool and the Gang
I Wish He Didn't Trust Me So Much - Bobby Womack
There'll Never Be - Switch
Slow Motion - Gerald Alston
Tell Me It's Real - K-Ci & JoJo
The Agony and the Ecstasy - Smokey Robinson
Yearning for Your Love - The Gap Band
Strawberry Letter #23 - The Brothers Johnson
Hollywood - Rufus & Chaka Khan
You Can't Turn Me Off (In the Middle of Turning Me On) - High Inergy
Love Makes Things Happen - Pebbles
Oh Honey - Delegation

Disc 13 (Feel the Fire)[edit]

Feel the Fire - Peabo Bryson
Solid - Ashford and Simpson
Come Go with Me - Teddy Pendergrass
Love, Need and Want You - Patti LaBelle
I'm Still in Love With You - Al Green
Our Love - Natalie Cole
Never Had A Love Like This Before - Tavares
Ready or Not - After 7
Gloria - Enchantment
Close to You - Maxi Priest
Slow Jam - Midnight Star
Keep on Movin' - Soul II Soul & Caron Wheeler
Human - The Human League
Is it Good to You - The Whispers
Stairway to Heaven - The O'Jays

Disc 14 (Tender Love)[edit]

Giving Him Something He Can Feel - En Vogue
Angel - Aretha Franklin
It Is Still Good to Ya - Ashford and Simpson
Love On A Two Way Street - Stacy Lattisaw
Casanova - LeVert
Just Be My Lady - Larry Graham
Got To Be There - Chaka Khan
You Were Meant for Me - Donny Hathaway
Can We Talk - Tevin Campbell
Tender Love - Force MD's
I Want To Be Your Man - Roger
Don't Walk Away - Jade
As We Lay - Shirley Murdock
Don't Disturb This Groove - The System
Superwoman - Karyn White

Disc 15 (Between the Sheets)[edit]

Any Love - Luther Vandross
Closer than Close - Peabo Bryson
That's the Way of the World - Earth, Wind and Fire
So I Can Love You - The Emotions
Between the Sheets - The Isley Brothers
If This World Were Mine - Cheryl Lynn & Luther Vandross
Lovely Day - Bill Withers
Free - Deniece Williams
The First Time - Surface
Someone to Hold - Trey Lorenz
Thanks For My Child - Cheryl Pepsii Riley
Sign Your Name - Terence Trent D'Arby
You, Me and He - Mtume
All Cried Out - Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam & Full Force
Try Again - Champaign

Disc 16 (Show Me)[edit]