News For the Christmas Day edition of WW publisher Richard Meeker's R&B roundup, we have two soul greats and a rap pioneer for good measure. We wish you all peace, joy and a funky groove.

Ray Charles — A Gospel Christmas
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News It may be freezing outside this week, but inside the Funky Fishbowl there are plenty of hot blues licks to thaw your dancing feet. Check out this winter warmer:

Johnny "Guitar" Watson 's "I Wanna Ta-Ta You, Baby"
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News In this week's edition of Publisher's Jukebox , the Funky Fishbowl celebrates just one reason to be grateful: Sly and the Family Stone .

"Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)"
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News Next up on WW publisher Richard Meeker's video Victrola : The late Chicago blues smoothie Tyrone Davis singing "Sure Wasn't Me."

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News This week in the Funky Fishbowl , WW publisher Richard Meeker is swaying to Theodis Ealey 's "I Wanna Be Your Friend":

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News Every year, on this newspaper’s anniversary, I issue a report to readers. As I say each year in this space, and mean sincerely: You are our reason for being. So you should know how we’re d ...   More

News Last night, President-elect Barack Obama nodded to Sam Cooke in his speech to supporters after clinching the election:
It's been a long time coming, but tonight, because of what we did on this day, in this election, at this defining moment, change has come to America.
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News In this special election edition of Publisher's Jukebox , WW Publisher Richard Meeker offers a funky, hopeful soundtrack for filling in all those little bubbles. (If you get stuck, here's a cheat-sheet to our endorsement picks .)
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News To send you into the weekend, next up on WW publisher Richard Meeker's R&B playlist is Denise LaSalle 's "The Wall Was Paper Thin." Enjoy!

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News "Been working hard all week/ Time to take a break/ Play me some Marvin Sease , some Marvin Gaye ..."
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