Exercise Playlist: Music For the Soul

What do rare soul 45 records from Detroit have in common with Blisstree? We both want to make you feel good.

One of Blisstree’s favorite live and radio DJs, Mr. Fine Wine, who’s also a Detroit soul music authority, has hosted “Downtown Soulville,” his stellar weekly radio show, for almost 16 years (91.1 FM in the New York City/New Jersey area).

Luckily, for those of us who don’t live within reach of those airwaves, Mr. Fine Wine’s hour-long broadcasts stream live and are archived online at the Jersey City-based independent radio station WFMU. We dare you to listen and stand still.

In honor of Blisstree’s launch, we asked Mr. Fine Wine to share with us a rare soul tune that to him defines what Blisstree is all about. His pick? “The Queen” by Big Ella. We couldn’t agree more. So listen up…it’s good for the soul.