John Ellison: Seasoned with Soul & Song

Welcome to Grovara – The Leading Global B2B Wholesale Marketplace!Legendary songwriter John Ellison, the man behind “Some Kind of Wonderful,” joins us in this inspiring and entertaining episode of the Grodega Podcast. From growing up during segregation to navigating the cutthroat music industry, John shares powerful stories of resilience, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit. Now in his 80s, John reveals how his iconic hit evolved into a legacy — and how he's turning that legacy into a new venture: Some Kind of Wonderful All-Purpose Seasoning. We dive into music history, his unique take on seasoning science, his thoughts on racism in America, and the fire behind his latest country single. Plus, stay tuned for a special treat — John gives us an exclusive preview of his brand-new song, “More Bang for My Buck.” If you want a dose of soul, spice, and success, this one’s for you.0:00 – Welcome to the Grodega with John Ellison4:00 – Launching Some Kind of Wonderful Seasoning8:00 – From Wings to the Market: The $5,800 Spark12:00 – His First Encounter with Racism16:00 – The Science of Flavor: Music & Cooking Combined20:00 – The Birth of an Interracial Band in the '60s24:00 – Segregation on Tour and the Split of Satan’s IV28:00 – The Industry Shift: Owning His Own IP32:00 – Grand Funk Railroad & the Royalties That Changed Everything36:00 – Life After Soul Brothers Six40:00 – Stealing the Spotlight from James Brown in France44:00 – Dream Killers and Staying Self-Driven48:00 – Live Performance: “More Bang for My Buck” by John EllisonGrovara is revolutionizing the way better-for-you (BFY) brands, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPGs), and international buyers connect, transact, and scale. Our AI-powered platform streamlines global trade, making it easier than ever to expand into new markets.For Brands: Expand internationally with seamless logistics, compliance, and marketing support.For Buyers: Discover & source premium health, wellness, and organic products from trusted suppliers.For Service Providers: Partner with us to power global commerce with technology-driven solutions.What We Offer:Cross-border wholesale made easySaaS-driven marketplace with powerful data insightsSimplified compliance & global fulfillmentDigital payments & trade automationJoin the Future of B2B Commerce!Sign up today: www.grovara.comContact us: [email protected] Follow Us on Social Media:Website: https://www.grovara.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grovaraLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grovaraFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/grovaraTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/grovaraYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/grovaraSpotify: open.spotify.com/show/4ZWp6KpalibM4DLZ1g9Ef3?si=d8ebd1e6605b479eApple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/call-me-data/id1815744887Subscribe & Stay Updated!We post expert insights, success stories, and industry trends to help brands and buyers scale globally.#musichistory #seasonings #blackexcellence