Oh i found myself a cheerleader6/24/2023 She is the former editor in chief at both Billboard and Vibe magazines. SUMMERS: Now, Danyel is the queen of music reporting. SMITH: That also just inspired me - you know, getting up in the morning and keeping my mind focused on work. UNIDENTIFIED SINGERS: (Singing) If you were my woman. GLADYS KNIGHT: (Singing) If I were your woman. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "IF I WERE YOUR WOMAN") SUMMERS: "If I Were Your Woman" by Gladys Knight & the Pips. HONEY CONE: (Singing) Want, young man single and free. SMITH: You know, super specific, slightly nerdy playlists. She says she relied heavily on playlists while working on her new book "Shine Bright: A Very Personal History Of Black Women In Pop." SUMMERS: That's longtime friend of the show Danyel Smith. 1 R&B in 1971 that were created by women. But today's guest knew exactly where to find inspiration.ĭANYEL SMITH: So I would just listen to, say, all of the songs that made it to No. And if you ask just about any author, they will certainly tell you. I'm your guest host this week, Juana Summers.Īll right, y'all, writing a book is a feat. You're listening to IT'S BEEN A MINUTE from NPR.
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