Music Monday: Nancy Wilson

*This week's Music Monday is the work of guest writer Biff Huxtable.

Move over Clair and Camille, Nancy was first! 

Jazz vocalist Nancy Wilson and Bill Cosby share a storied past. Friends for life, Wilson first appeared as Cosby's love interest in his acclaimed 1960's television series "I Spy," from which Cos won many awards. Agent Scott was clearly crazy in love with Lori, Wilson's character.

Nancy Wilson graced television with her presence while playing Lori in
a 1966 episode of I Spy.  Wilson, center, is accompanied by Bill Cosby who
costarred as Alexander Scott. Photo courtesy of Complete Illustrated Guide to I Spy.

Music Monday: Moody's Mood for Love

Many are familiar with Denise's mother-in-law drama in "Grampy and Nu-Nu Visit the Huxtables." However, in the basement, Dr. Huxtable and Martin's father, Joe Kendall, reminisce and discuss great jazz albums. Mr. Kendall challenges the depth of Dr. Huxtable's jazz collection and mentions "Moody's Mood for Love." As Cliff begins to sing, he is interrupted by the beautiful voices of Clair and Lorraine Kendall (played by Grammy Award singer Nancy Wilson!), as they join their husbands in romantic slow dance scene.

The ladies join the men in singing and dancing to "Moody's Mood for Love"
in S6E10 of The Cosby Show.

Music Monday: Rudy and The Chiffons

I was watching "Shall We Dance?" (season 6, episode 7) the other day, and heard Dr. Huxtable make mention a singing group called The Chiffons. After an awkward interaction with her crush Clarence,
Rudy and her friend made their way to the Huxtable house.

Scenes of Rudy and Clarence from S6E07, "Shall We Dance?"