Eddie Zondi Romantic Ballads Songs



Birth nameEddie Makhosonke Zondi
Also known asMakhosonke Zondi
Born9 October 1967
Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa
Died16 June 2014 (aged 46)
GenresSoul and RnB
Occupation(s)Radio personality, composer
Years active1996–2014

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

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]

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

Eddie Zondi Romantic Ballads 2 Songs

References[edit]

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

External links[edit]

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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]
  1. Sexual Healing - Marvin Gaye (1982)
    *Written by Marvin Gaye, Odell Brown & David Ritz
  2. Power of Love/Love Power - Luther Vandross (1990)
    *Written by Marcus Miller, Luther Vandross & Teddy Vann
  3. Turn Off the Lights - Teddy Pendergrass (1979)
    *Written & Produced by Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff
  4. Shining Star - The Manhattans (1980)
    *Written by Leo Graham & Paul Richmond
  5. 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
  6. Baby Come to Me - Regina Belle (1989)
    *Written by Narada Michael Walden & Jeffrey Cohen
  7. 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
  8. Juicy Fruit - Performed by Mtume (1983)
    *Written & Produced by James Mtume
  9. Shake You Down - Gregory Abbott (1987)
    *Written by Gregory Abbott
  10. Me and Mrs. Jones - Billy Paul (1972)
    *Written by Cary Gilbert, Leon Huff & Kenny Gamble
  11. How 'Bout Us - Champaign (1983)
    *Written by Dana Walden
  12. Always and Forever - Heatwave (1978)
    *Written by Rod Temperton
  13. Betcha by Golly, Wow! - The Stylistics (1972/1974)
    *Written by Thom Bell & Linda Creed
  14. Shower Me with Your Love - Surface (1989)
    *Written by Bernard Jackson
  15. 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]

  1. Reasons - Earth, Wind & Fire (1975)
    *Written by Maurice White, Philip Bailey & Charles Stepney
  2. Lean on Me - Bill Withers (1972)
    *Written by Bill Withers
  3. You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine - Lou Rawls (1973/1976)
    *Written by Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff
  4. Can You Stop the Rain - Peabo Bryson (1990)
    *Written by John Bettis & Walter Afanasieff
  5. Here and Now - Luther Vandross (1990)
    *Written by David Elliott & Terry Steele
  6. Make It Like It Was - Regina Belle (1989)
    *Written by Carvin Winans
  7. Kiss and Say Goodbye - The Manhattans (1976)
    *Written by Winfred 'Blue' Lovett
  8. Best of My Love - The Emotions (1977)
    *Written by Al McKay & Maurice White
  9. Have You Seen Her - Performed by The Chi-Lites (1972)
    *Written by Eugene Record & Barbara Acklin
  10. Caravan of Love - Performed by Isley Jasper Isley (1986)
    *Written by Marvin Isley, Chris Jasper & Ernie Isley
  11. Woman to Woman - Shirley Brown (1973)
    *Written by James Banks, Eddie Marion & Henderson Thigpen
  12. Cowboys to Girls - The Intruders (1968)
    *Written & Produced by Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff
  13. Close Your Eyes - Performed by Peaches & Herb (1973)
    *Written by Chuck Willis
  14. Let Me Make Love to You - The O'Jays (1972)
    *Written by Allen Fielder & Bunny Sigler
  15. 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]
  1. Let's Get It On - Marvin Gaye (1973)
  2. Cruisin - Smokey Robinson (1979)
  3. It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me - Barry White (1977)
  4. Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me) - The Temptations (1971/1973)
  5. Three Times a Lady - The Commodores (1978)
  6. You Make Me Feel Brand New - The Stylistics (1973)
  7. You Should Be Mine (The Woo Woo Song) - Jeffrey Osborne (1987)
  8. I'll Make Love to You - Boyz II Men (1994/1995)
  9. Save the Best for Last - Vanessa Williams (1992)
  10. On My Own - Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald (1986)
  11. Love You Down - Ready for the World
    *Written by Melvin Riley (1987)
  12. Get Here - Oleta Adams (1993)
  13. Joanna - Kool & the Gang (1983)
  14. I Feel Good All Over - Stephanie Mills (1987)
  15. Ooo Baby Baby - The Miracles (1963)

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

  1. Being with You - Smokey Robinson (1982)
  2. Playing Your Game, Baby - Barry White (1975)
  3. Distant Lover - Marvin Gaye (1973)
  4. If Only You Knew - Patti LaBelle (1983)
  5. I Believe in You and Me - The Four Tops (1965)
  6. I'll Be Good to You - The Brothers Johnson (1976)
  7. Just to Be Close to You - Commodores (1974)
  8. Special Lady - Ray, Goodman & Brown (1980)
  9. Love Ballad - L.T.D. (1978)
  10. Sweet Thing - Rufus & Chaka Khan (1974)
  11. Float On - The Floaters (1977)
  12. Stay in My Corner - The Dells (1967)
  13. In the Rain - The Dramatics (1972)
  14. Hey There Lonely Girl - Eddie Holman (1970)
    *Written by Earl Shuman & Leon Carr
  15. 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]
  1. I've Been Loving You Too Long - Performed by Otis Redding (1967)
    *Written by Otis Redding & Jerry Butler
  2. Oh Girl - Performed by The Chi-Lites (1971)
    *Written by Eugene Record
  3. Something He Can Feel - Aretha Franklin (1972)
    *Written by Curtis Mayfield
  4. 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
  5. Through the Fire - Performed by Chaka Khan (1985)
    *Written by David Foster, Tom Keane & Cynthia Weil
  6. Miss You Like Crazy - Performed by Natalie Cole (1989)
    *Written by Michael Masser, Preston Glass & Gerry Goffin
  7. Let's Do It Again - Performed by The Staple Singers (1975)
    *Written by Curtis Mayfield
  8. Always - Performed by Atlantic Starr (1987)
    *Written by Jonathan Lewis, Wayne Lewis & David Lewis
  9. What You Won't Do for Love - Performed by Bobby Caldwell (1978)
    *Written by Bobby Caldwell & Alfons Kettner
    *Incorrectly attributed to Bill Caldwell
  10. Giving You the Best That I Got - Performed by Anita Baker (1987)
    *Written by Skip Scarborough, Randy Holland & Anita Baker
  11. If Ever You're in My Arms Again - Performed by Peabo Bryson (1987)
    *Written by Cynthia Weil, Michael Masser & Tom Snow
  12. I'll Be Around - Performed by The Spinners (1971)
    *Written by Thom Bell & Phil Hurtt
  13. Sideshow - Performed by Blue Magic (1974)
    *Written by Bobby Eli & Gwen 'Vinnie Barrett' Woolfolk
  14. Nite and Day - Performed by Al B. Sure! (1987)
    *Written by Albert Brown & Kyle West
  15. 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]

  1. Close the Door - Teddy Pendergrass (1978)
  2. Just the Two of Us - Grover Washington Jr. & Bill Withers (1980)
  3. Rainy Night in Georgia - Brook Benton (1972)
    *Written by Tony Joe White
  4. Sweet Love - Anita Baker (1989)
    *Written by Gary Bias, Louis A. Johnson & Anita Baker
  5. One in a Million You - Larry Graham (1980)
    *Written by Sam Dees
  6. 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
  7. Thin Line Between Love and Hate - The Persuaders (1972)
    *Written by Richard Poindexter, Robert Poindexter & Jackie Members
  8. Baby I'm Yours - Barbara Lewis (1965)
    *Written by Van McCoy
  9. (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right - Luther Ingram (1972)
  10. Love on a Two-Way Street - The Moments (1972)
  11. Pillow Talk - Sylvia (1974)
  12. Hypnotized - Linda Jones (1967)
  13. Baby, Come to Me - Patti Austin & James Ingram (1983)
    *Written by Rod Temperton
  14. Natural High - Bloodstone (1974)
  15. 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]
  1. Midnight Train to Georgia - Performed by Gladys Knight & the Pips (1973)
    *Lead Vocals: Gladys Knight[6]
  2. Any Love - Luther Vandross (1989)
  3. La-La (Means I Love You) - The Delfonics (1968)
  4. I Like the Way (The Kissing Game) - Hi-Five (1991)
  5. I'll Never Love This Way Again - Dionne Warwick (1978)
  6. Groove Me - King Floyd (1970)
  7. You Are My Starship - Norman Connors (1976)
    *Drums: Norman Connors
    *Vocals: Michael Henderson[7]
  8. Everybody Plays the Fool - The Main Ingredient (1974)
  9. Going in Circles - The Friends of Distinction (1970)
  10. Do What You Do - Jermaine Jackson (1983)
  11. I Do Love You - GQ (1977)
  12. Dream Merchant - Performed by The New Birth (1975)
  13. Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me (1974)
    *Performed by Gladys Knight & the Pips
    *Incorrectly attributed solely to Gladys Knight.
  14. I'm Your Puppet - James & Bobby Purify (1963)
  15. Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time) - The Delfonics (1970)

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

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

Disc 9 (One Heartbeat)[edit]

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

Disc 10 (Too Hot)[edit]

Eddie Zondi Romantic Ballads 2 Songs

  1. Love Overboard - Gladys Knight and the Pips
  2. On Bended Knee - Boyz II Men
  3. My, My, My - Johnny Gill
  4. I Feel Good All Over - Stephanie Mills
  5. Too Hot - Kool and the Gang
  6. All This Love - DeBarge
  7. Outstanding - The Gap Band
  8. Lady You Are - One Way
  9. Ooo La La La - Teena Marie
  10. Anytime - Brian McKnight
  11. You Got It All - The Jets
  12. Tonight - Ready for the World
  13. Everything - Jody Watley
  14. Your Smile - Rene and Angela
  15. I Miss You - Klymaxx

Eddie Zondi Romantic Ballads 2

Disc 11 (Quiet Storm)[edit]

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

Disc 12 (In the Heart)[edit]

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

Disc 13 (Feel the Fire)[edit]

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

Disc 14 (Tender Love)[edit]

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

Disc 15 (Between the Sheets)[edit]

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

Disc 16 (Show Me)[edit]

Eddie Zondi Romantic Ballads Songs

  1. Show Me - Glenn Jones
  2. A Woman Needs Love - Ray Parker, Jr. and Raydio
  3. Suddenly - Billy Ocean
  4. Love Power - Dionne Warwick & Jeffrey Osborne
  5. I Can't Want Another Minute - Hi-Five
  6. United Together - Aretha Franklin
  7. Weak - SWV
  8. Nobody Knows - The Tony Rich Project
  9. This Time It'll Be Sweeter - Angela Bofill
  10. Your Body's Callin' - R. Kelly
  11. All Woman - Lisa Stansfield
  12. Love Changes - Kashif & Meli'sa Morgan
  13. Sitting in the Park - GQ
  14. Seven Whole Days - Toni Braxton
  15. Sweet Lady - Tyrese

References[edit]

  1. ^Various Artists. 'Classic Soul Ballads: Love Power'. Time/Life Music. 2004. http://www.allmusic.com/album/classic-soul-ballads-love-power-mw0001151468
  2. ^Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes. 'If You Don't Know Me by Now'. Songfacts. http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=259
  3. ^Various Artists. 'Classic Soul Ballads: Sweet Thing [2 CD]'. Time/Life Music. 2004. http://www.allmusic.com/album/classic-soul-ballads-sweet-thing-2-cd-mw0001151847
  4. ^Various Artists. 'Classic Soul Ballads: Nite and Day'. Time Life Music. 2004. http://www.allmusic.com/album/classic-soul-ballads-nite-and-day-mw0001149415
  5. ^Various Artists. 'Classic Soul Ballads: Lovin' You'. Time/Life Music. 2004. http://www.allmusic.com/album/classic-soul-ballads-lovin-you-mw0001163394
  6. ^Myers, Marc. 'Anatomy of a Song: 'Midnight Train to Georgia'. The Wall Street Journal. 8 August 2013. https://www.wsj.com/articles/anatomy-of-a-song-midnight-train-to-georgia-1376004450?tesla=y
  7. ^'About Michael Henderson'. New York, NY. Sonicbids. https://www.sonicbids.com/band/michaelhenderson/

External links[edit]

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