Donnie Simpson: The Golden Voice And R&B’s Golden Girls Chapter 32

This week, Danyel is joined by one of the most recognizable voices in music journalism, Donnie Simpson. He talks about his childhood— growing up in his mother’s record store and his love for music, to George Clinton being the spark that turned his aspirations to radio. Simpson also talks about his iconic interviews with artists like Sade and Vesta Williams, to being a part of Janet Jackson’s pre-show prayers on tour. Plus, Simpson gleams with joy as he talks about his deep friendship with Aretha Franklin, and what she meant to him. Host: Danyel Smith Guest: Donnie Simpson Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham Guest Booking: Allyson Turner Story Consultant: Taj Rani Sound Design: DJ Steve Porter Production Supervision: Juliet Litman, Chelsea Stark Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Donnie Simpson: The Golden Voice And R&B’s Golden Girls Chapter 32 is an episode from Black Girl Songbook by The Ringer.

This episode is 65:18 long.

This episode was published on May 18, 2022.

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