Classic Soul JAMS!

[marv2]

Today is my birthday and with each one I am blessed with I like to look back some. In this case I am looking back at some of the BEST Classic Soul Jams in my opinion. Are you with me? Here's a few that make the cut:

Eddie Floyd - Knock On Wood - 1966


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpJofj-bkSw

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One of my underrated idols.........Little Willie John and "Fever" - 1956


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y27vBA68Zyk

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Aretha Franklin - I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You - 1967


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxb-9p5hdRY

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James Brown - I Feel Good -1965


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIxSWE4uCJg

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Wilson Pickett -- Get Me Back On Time Engine Number 9 - 1970


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAWb26C5nic

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The Four Tops - Baby I Need Your Loving - 1964


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTjb580oGgM

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Kim Weston - Take Me In Your Arms [[Rock Me A Little While) [[1965)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luKWweHnqcc

[soulster]

I'm with you on all except the ones by Wilson Pickett, Kim Weston, and the one by little Willie John.

[marv2]

I'm with you on all except the ones by Wilson Pickett, Kim Weston, and the one by little Willie John.

Soulster, what about those?

[Jerry Oz]

Great start to a lifetime soundtrack, Marv. My own would include a lot of Motown, Atlantic, and Philly. Mainly Atlantic from the '50s, Motown from the '60s, and Philly records from the '70s.

[arr&bee]

Hey marv,you da man,great,great selections,ya know marv in da hood a birthday last for 2 years[including leap years]so party on my brother..oh i'm alrady drinking a toast to you..i started last week,,hiccup!!!

[marv2]

Great start to a lifetime soundtrack, Marv. My own would include a lot of Motown, Atlantic, and Philly. Mainly Atlantic from the '50s, Motown from the '60s, and Philly records from the '70s.


Thank you Jerry. I am going to try to find great representative clips for each of those labels and post them.

[marv2]

Hey marv,you da man,great,great selections,ya know marv in da hood a birthday last for 2 years[including leap years]so party on my brother..oh i'm alrady drinking a toast to you..i started last week,,hiccup!!!

You are the best JAI! One day, if I hit the lottery I am going to have an all Soulful Detroit Party and you are on top the list buddy! LOL!

[marv2]

One of the most meaningful songs for a kid, a teenager growing up in 70s............ME! From Christmas 1975:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TDfPgd3Kyc

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From Winter 1969 y'all......Ms Betty Everett , the Sound of Chicago!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7-5pYlFkXE

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I know you remember this one from the latter part of 68'. The Moments and "Not On the Outside"


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AG83nDgboOQ

[marv2]

Staying in Washington D.C. for a "moment". The greatest "doo-wop" of the 70s! Terry Huff And Special Delivery - I Destroyed Your Love[[Part 1 & 2):


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRfQZoiXPvs

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Now bringing it back to Detroit, my homeboys........The Dramatics from the Winter of 1971-72!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux8gZuvTVR8

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Freda, Freda...............please take me with you...LOL!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fco8oPGu5EY

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Jackie Wilson "Stop Doggin' Me Around" Not much more you can say. Jackie was really putting it down!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m-euOarB0k

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Brother Ray and his 1957 smash! "[[Night time Is) The Right Time".


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTruv-lVoLk

[Luciano]

Happy birthday to you! Thanks for sharing. Awesome list! Hearing some of these songs for the first time. I got to download those.

[marv2]

Luciano, you are most welcome and thank you! Yes, I am hoping we can all create an awesome, master list of Classic Soul Jams from various decades.

[manny]

Happy birthday, Marv2, you have selected the real "icons" of classic soul. In fact, IMHO, apart from the fact that i'm a Philly Sound lover, "In Philadelphia" album by Wiked Pickett is the best IMHO and also in the opinion of many music criticals.

When I was younger and I was joyful and / or celebrating something, I started my particular "jam session" playing "I'm For Real" 45' by George Duke [[with the hilarious scream at the beginning), continued with "Fishbite" by Ramsey Lewis and "Nursery Rhymes" by People's Choice and "Berta But Booguie" by Jimmy Castor...:cool:

[marv2]

Happy birthday, Marv2, you have selected the real "icons" of classic soul. In fact, IMHO, apart from the fact that i'm a Philly Sound lover, "In Philadelphia" album by Wiked Pickett is the best IMHO and also in the opinion of many music criticals.

When I was younger and I was joyful and / or celebrating something, I started my particular "jam session" playing "I'm For Real" 45' by George Duke [[with the hilarious scream at the beginning), continued with "Fishbite" by Ramsey Lewis and "Nursery Rhymes" by People's Choice and "Berta But Booguie" by Jimmy Castor...:cool:

Thanks Manny! You have to excellent picks yourself. I loved George Duke's work. I am going to look for some of the ones you list and post them.

[marv2]

We couldn't leave school without jammin' to this one. From Spring 1974! Kool & the Gang with "Hollywood Swinging".


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK-cvcw3ngM

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Mo' from '74 [[and Camden, NJ LOL!) The Jimmy Castor Bunch "Bertha Butt Boogie "


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA0WUnp7xzE

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Curtis Mayfield - "Move On Up" 1970 Chicago Soul!!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z66wVo7uNw

[marv2]

1970 was a great year and this song helped make it one: Stevie Wonder - "Signed, Sealed, Delivered"


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvRwR-hZDVY

[marv2]

It's 1965 and it is HOUSE PARTY TIME! LOL!!!!

"Shotgun" -Junior Walker & the All-Stars


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMs9NudasVI

[marv2]

I was graduating from Jr. High and this was on the radio. From June 1974, Blue Magic and "Sideshow".


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TscxLlhMiig

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Back to 1970 and the start of new decade. From January 1970
[[boy it was cold that year.....LOL!) "Didn't I Blow Your Mind" by The Delfonics!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4lSjIl96Sc

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Big Billy Stewart from the summer of 1966. We had this local DJ named "Charlie Chuck" on station WKLR and this was theme song "Chuck, chuck, ta chuck , chuck....." LOL! Go ahead Billy!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWxYx9mmr7U

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A Perennial Detroit Favorite: The Temptations and " The Way You Do The Things You Do " from 1964.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFY3kjQ4oBY

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Etta reminds me so much of my Aunt Ella..........Etta James "Tell Mama" from 1967. Miss Etta was gettin' it!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvfHhAtxEB8

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Wore this one out doing "the James Brown" as kid in 1968! LOL!

GENE CHANDLER - THERE WAS A TIME


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71YIU2DMMw8

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Lost somewhere in 1971......My guys, the Stylistics!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJjU0eWnKgg

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You have to sing the lead and background parts to this one. This was our little "get down" record in the Fall of '67. "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" - Gladys Knight & The Pips '1967


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQRcUxNJEbs

[marv2]

I was made to love her......the little girl across the street, hey Teresa T.! LOL! From the summer of 1967 Mr. Stevie Wonder:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trVXAJqbrOw

[edafan]

Freda, Freda...............please take me with you...LOL!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fco8oPGu5EY


I believe that our forum member, the late great Bob Babbitt is on bass here.

edafan

[marv2]

I believe that our forum member, the late great Bob Babbitt is on bass here.

edafan


I miss Bob. I was lucky enough to meet him back in 2005.

[marv2]

Come on now, let's do the "Harlem Shuffle" with Bob & Earl:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjrvEeQowRk

[marv2]

I saw them sing this live at City Park, Toledo, Ohio in 1966. I was kid so I had to push the big kids out of the way to see the stage LOL! My girls! The Marvelettes:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B-pVkM6LY8

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Sam and Dave - "Hold on I'm Coming" Saturday night in the sixties!!!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AREppyQf5uw

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This made a big noise in the summer of '74. Labelle and "What Can I Do For You"


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uWZCOb-Q3M

[marv2]

They say this song was released in April,1973, but I distinctively remember there being snow on the ground when I first heard it on the radio, but oh well...........


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTpIHph07Mo

[marv2]

The Spinners were so popular in the seventies that all you needed was their current album and you had a party! Here's one of my favorite from those days - "Mighty Love" - 1974


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7AhsKXFa-8

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Let's take a trip to Cleveland and check brother Bobby Womack and "THAT'S THE WAY I FEEL ABOUT 'CHA"


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uyt106EA9w0

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A true classic here from Mr. Darrell Banks from Detroit, MI, by way of Mansfield, Ohio:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWlPIAxDAA0

[marv2]

More Chicago Soul! Sounding like it was right out of the church, Jerry Butler and the Impressions and "For Your Precious Love" 1958:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VndnTfW7Xyw

[marv2]

Here's one me and my little buddies use to sing playing in the alley. We were only like 7 -8 years old mind you! LOL! Check it out: Johnny Taylor - "Who's Making Love"


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RueCun_Bh8

[marv2]

It is June, 1972 and this is the biggest JAM in the nation: The Staple Singers -" I'll Take You There"

Hep me now......LOL!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uY3vgBzgYn4

[marv2]

From the Winter of 1971-72 Getting down with WAR............"SLIPPIN INTO DARKNESS"


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFSWW4O6QNM

[marv2]

Although radio stations at the time banned this one, we heard it at house parties and around the neighborhood. We're a Winner - The Impressions 1968


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKFvvXSITbY

[Luciano]

Great job Marv. Your selections are excellent. Really enjoying these.

[marv2]

Great job Marv. Your selections are excellent. Really enjoying these.

Thank you Luciano! Feel free to add some of your personal favorites ok?

[TomatoTom123]

Although radio stations at the time banned this one, we heard it at house parties and around the neighborhood. We're a Winner - The Impressions 1968


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKFvvXSITbY

What a TUNE!! Endlessly uplifting.

I also love that random woman who shouts out "sock it to me, ba-by!"
LOL

[marv2]

What a TUNE!! Endlessly uplifting.

I also love that random woman who shouts out "sock it to me, ba-by!"
LOL

She sounds like she was at one of my parents 60s house parties LOL! They played this one at those parties.

[TomatoTom123]

Ha, they sound like fun!! Especially with guests like that... 😂

[marv2]

The sweet Sound of New York! Little Anthony and The Imperials "Hurt So Bad"


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyUtEWaJI-g

[marv2]

Down the road a bit to one my hometowns, Philadelphia and the Delfonics with "La-La Means I Love You" ~ 1968


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHJPb08KI1E

[marv2]

One of my favorite songs of '72. It makes me remember my best friend from that year who died earlier this year....... the Chi-LITES and "Oh Girl"


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1JQsQuxPDA

[marv2]

Continuing on with our "lament to the girl" LOL! From the Winter of 1969-70, Eddie Holman and "Hey There Lonely Girl"!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmyK_b4DCH4

[marv2]

Another of my personal favorites, Little Stevie Wonder and "Hey Harmonica Man" from 1964:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLrd685r86E

[marv2]

The Dixie Cups- Iko, Iko" from March '65:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5GzVZjd0iI

[marv2]

Way back in 1962 it was The Isley Brothers and "Twist & Shout"! I dare you try to sit still through this one. LOL!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZx-yoYb4aM

[marv2]

A big smash in 1964 for my girls The Supremes with "Come See About Me". Ahhh work out nah! LOL!!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pte_66F_laM

[TomatoTom123]

Hey, Marv, thought you might like this one:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubvYQxTXO3U&app=desktop

Pop-soul perfection!

[marv2]

Hey, Marv, thought you might like this one:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubvYQxTXO3U&app=desktop

Pop-soul perfection!

Oh ho ho ho ho......That was my record. I have memories of our neighbors who were teenagers at that time doing the Temptations Walk to "Sunny". Thank you TomatoTom!

[TomatoTom123]

Nice!! - and you're welcome

Wow, I wish I had been alive when this music was coming out!!! :)

[marv2]

Nice!! - and you're welcome

Wow, I wish I had been alive when this music was coming out!!! :)

Well it would just mean that you're old. LOL! Music for me has been so closely tied to events in my life that it helps me remember many great moments.

[marv2]

From our 4th Grade class party at Ottawa River Elementary School! Gladys Knight & the Pips and "Friendship Train" -1969 :


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-n23svvaqUw

[TomatoTom123]

Well it would just mean that you're old. LOL! Music for me has been so closely tied to events in my life that it helps me remember many great moments.

Yea.. Lol
And I agree, even in my relatively short and boring life I associate certain songs with certain memories!!!

[Luciano]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_66mIm0Xqg

I must say I was more into the soul shouters so it took me a minute to appreciate how much soul Sam Cooke express without having to out run a song. Here is my favorite by him.

[Luciano]

EWF - Devotion. Love the live version. The harmonies on this song is awesome. This is more recent clip but the version from the 70's is the one.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grMdD0e0yIo

[Luciano]

No many how times I have heard this song I always want to get up and dance.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAVKG0I6XXA

[Luciano]

Here is a hidden gem. One of my favorites and can't believe it wasn't a hit. The Precisions - You're the Best That Ever Did It


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2-UJviubLI

[marv2]

No many how times I have heard this song I always want to get up and dance.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAVKG0I6XXA



I used to wear this record out! LOL! Thanks Luciano!

[marv2]

Miss Bettye Swan everybody.....................from 1967!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elGifrAU5xg

[marv2]

All the big kids on my block seemed to be singing this one back in the summer of '66. Mr. Jimmy Ruffin:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQywZYoGB1g

[marv2]

From that same summer we have the Isley Brothers and "This Old Heart of Mine"


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_9M6kRfJes

[Luciano]

Yes more awesome picks! Marv I was thinking about "This Old Heart Of Mine" to add. Jimmy Ruffin's "Brokenhearted" is just an immortal classic to me.

[TomatoTom123]

Another Classic Soul JAM from the summer of '66...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=den2vyVUS4c&app=desktop

[Luciano]

While "My Girl" is probably their signature song, "Ain't Too Proud To Beg" is my favorite. But they have so many classic songs.

[marv2]

Thanks Luciano and great choice TomatoTom!

[marv2]

Before the truly got "Funked Up"! LOL!!! The Parliaments - "[[I Wanna) Testify" - 1967


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPWo2WxwRno

[Luciano]

OMG...Yes Marv!!! That record is the bomb!

[Luciano]

I just love this tune! I can't believe it only went to #10 on the R&B chart but did make it to #1 on the Pop Chart.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5JmAQIkvdY

[Luciano]

This one did make it to #1 on the R&B charts.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqoTULgTIVk

[marv2]

This one did make it to #1 on the R&B charts.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqoTULgTIVk

Luciano, I went to see the Independents in concert in March of 1973 at what would be my High School. They were a brand new group and they were spectacular! This song "Leaving Me" was one of my favorites in 1973 and it still sounds great. Thank you!

[marv2]

OMG...Yes Marv!!! That record is the bomb!

Yep, and about ten years later you would be hard press to recognize this group, the Parliaments! LOL!

[marv2]

Now here are some baddd sistas here! The Pointer Sisters doin' it back in 1975!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUugK_e9YJA

[manny]

Now here are some baddd sistas here! The Pointer Sisters doin' it back in 1975!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUugK_e9YJA

Hi agian, Marv!

You have made me a "revival" when at my 14 - 15 years old I purchased one of my first vynils 8in fact this was my first COMPILATION by VVAA): "Soul Food [[Soul a la Carta)" by ABC distributed here in Spain by Discos Mediterráneo / Movieplay. How I enjoyed every one of the tracks wich I remember exactly by memory!!

- "Chocolate Chip" - Isaac Hayes
- "It's Yours To Have" - Freda Payne
- "How Long" - Pointer Sisters
- "Everlasting Love" - Carl Carlton
- "It's Fooling You" - The Dramatics
- "Time" - Mighty Clouds Of Joy
- "Original Midnight Mama" - Sylvia Smith
- "Fighting To Keep My Head Above water" - Frankie Redmond
- "Warning" - Clarence Carter
- "You Got The Love" - Rufus feat. Chaka Khan
- "I Get Off On You" - Lydia Pense & Cold Blood
- "Theme from SWAT" - Rhythm Heritage
- "Three Steps From True Love" - Billy Davis, Jr.
- "Reach For The Moon [[Poor People) - Angelo Bond
- "Disco Connection" - Isaac Hayes
- "Loving Time" - Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr.

Every track, IMHO, was the bomb! grace to that compilation I discovered The Dramatics, Angelo Bond and others and purchase more and more new albums!

Thanks for the memories.

[Luciano]

The Dells!!!! There's a lot of plastic faces of every kind....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-n_U65x7Aw

[Luciano]

LTD's "Love Ballad" featuring the truly underrated Jeffrey Osborne.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySAXaZUgwfU

[Luciano]

My favorite song by The Preacher talking about Harry, Mary and their kids.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tn9hpgXaWAg

[marv2]

Hi agian, Marv!

You have made me a "revival" when at my 14 - 15 years old I purchased one of my first vynils 8in fact this was my first COMPILATION by VVAA): "Soul Food [[Soul a la Carta)" by ABC distributed here in Spain by Discos Mediterráneo / Movieplay. How I enjoyed every one of the tracks wich I remember exactly by memory!!

- "Chocolate Chip" - Isaac Hayes
- "It's Yours To Have" - Freda Payne
- "How Long" - Pointer Sisters
- "Everlasting Love" - Carl Carlton
- "It's Fooling You" - The Dramatics
- "Time" - Mighty Clouds Of Joy
- "Original Midnight Mama" - Sylvia Smith
- "Fighting To Keep My Head Above water" - Frankie Redmond
- "Warning" - Clarence Carter
- "You Got The Love" - Rufus feat. Chaka Khan
- "I Get Off On You" - Lydia Pense & Cold Blood
- "Theme from SWAT" - Rhythm Heritage
- "Three Steps From True Love" - Billy Davis, Jr.
- "Reach For The Moon [[Poor People) - Angelo Bond
- "Disco Connection" - Isaac Hayes
- "Loving Time" - Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr.

Every track, IMHO, was the bomb! grace to that compilation I discovered The Dramatics, Angelo Bond and others and purchase more and more new albums!

Thanks for the memories.

You can have a party with just that record right? You mentioned Angelo Bond. He is a great singer and songwriter out of Detroit. He recently produced a song for Mary Wilson for still unreleased CD "Life's Been Good to Me"!

[marv2]

Luciano, speaking of the Dells. The next three I'm posting are a Triple play from the Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti, Michigan area. First up, Miss Barbara Lewis with "Hello Stranger" backed up by none other than the Dells! From 1963:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5BRuWS9iAk

[marv2]

Mr. Deon Jackson and "Love Makes The World Go Round" from 1966:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMoLQhzZXZo

[marv2]

Ashford & Simpson - "Is It Still Good To Ya", [[1978) Nick was from Ypsilanti.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upFziNa48Jc

[Luciano]

Great choices! Awesome to see "Loves Makes The World Go Around". I didn't know the Dells were on that record. Always love seeing A&S so classy and to me Valerie is such an underrated singer. She is awesome.

Thanks Marv - Can't wait for your next selections.

[marv2]

Before Soul Train went on the air all the kids in my area was diggin' the Ohio Players and " Pain" [[1971). They even made up a dance called "The Pain" LOL!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTstTWSGnEs

[marv2]

Great choices! Awesome to see "Loves Makes The World Go Around". I didn't know the Dells were on that record. Always love seeing A&S so classy and to me Valerie is such an underrated singer. She is awesome.

Thanks Marv - Can't wait for your next selections.

Luciano, thanks man. The Dells were backing Barbara Lewis up on that classic. They also use to be Dinah Washington's backing group. Let's keep them coming!

[manny]

You can have a party with just that record right? You mentioned Angelo Bond. He is a great singer and songwriter out of Detroit. He recently produced a song for Mary Wilson for still unreleased CD "Life's Been Good to Me"!

Of course, Marv! Many times I played this entire LP at the local radio - station of my town on my soul music program "Negre i Rosa" [[RCA, first half of the 80's). Some times I played 4 or 6 compilations of VVAA LP's, two turntables and along 1 hour, combining albums two by two [["Soul Food" with my favorite, "Time" by Mighty Clouds Of Joy, "Soul Train Super Tracks" with my favorite "A Mother For My Children" by The Whispers; "Let's Clean Up The Gheto" with my favorite "Now Is The Time To Do It" by Teddy;...). And about Angelo Bond, I purchased the "Bondage" album with the gem "Goodbay My Love"!

[marv2]

Of course, Marv! Many times I played this entire LP at the local radio - station of my town on my soul music program "Negre i Rosa" [[RCA, first half of the 80's). Some times I played 4 or 6 compilations of VVAA LP's, two turntables and along 1 hour, combining albums two by two [["Soul Food" with my favorite, "Time" by Mighty Clouds Of Joy, "Soul Train Super Tracks" with my favorite "A Mother For My Children" by The Whispers; "Let's Clean Up The Gheto" with my favorite "Now Is The Time To Do It" by Teddy;...). And about Angelo Bond, I purchased the "Bondage" album with the gem "Goodbay My Love"!

Manny, all of those tracks are great and I would love to be able to hear them again here in the US in a club setting. Now all we get is Hip Hop it seems.

[TomatoTom123]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgsgW7SQfkA

"Mama, I'm depending on you, to tell me the truth..."
"Mama look up with tear in eye and said..."

"PAPA WAS A ROLLIN' STONE!"

[arr&bee]

Marv,you know these[new age]dj's ain't gonna play these classics you gotta go to a true oldies clubs to hear these in a club setting.

[marv2]

Marv,you know these[new age]dj's ain't gonna play these classics you gotta go to a true oldies clubs to hear these in a club setting.

I know you are right or wait until someone throws an "Old School" caberet. there are more of us Old Schools than Gen X's and Millennials.

[marv2]

The snow has melted and it is the Spring of 1973 and this was on the radio..................


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rK3CGdyJBrI

[marv2]

From Christmas season 1967. This one was played almost constantly by my neighbors at the time and it was a local number one record in Toledo. Al Greene - "Back Up Train" [[notice he had an extra "e" on his name at the time).


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd07qBmuiSM

[marv2]

I think I liked "Blame it On the Boogie" more, this here was also a JAM in the Fall of 1978.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydY_s7yqbO8

[marv2]

It was June 1978 and I was in a singing group made up of some high school buddies for one hot second LOL! We were to perform this at our H.S. Carnival but broke up over who was going to be the lead singer. One of the greatest of the great songs by the O'Jays and my personal favorite....."Usta Be My Girl"!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mny5qTy35zY

[manny]

It was June 1978 and I was in a singing group made up of some high school buddies for one hot second LOL! We were to perform this at our H.S. Carnival but broke up over who was going to be the lead singer. One of the greatest of the great songs by the O'Jays and my personal favorite....."Usta Be My Girl"!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mny5qTy35zY

Interesting and funny stuff! BTW, in my case, before I started to studying in Barcelona I makes some journeys to this city to search some books... and ALBUMS, was the end of 1978 and I find the last O'Jays album, "So Full Of Love"; I was some deceived for the sound some "cheese" or bland, particularly on "She Used To Be My Girl"... I hated this song but more I heard, more I loved... Really my favorite tracks here are "Take Me To The Stars" and my absolute favorite "This Time Baby", IMHO much better than the cover by Jackie Moore I think from a year later, 1979.

Cheers to all!

[Luciano]

Here is the first of two classics by Tyrone Davis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxQywIj4BkY

[Luciano]

Part 2: Tyrone Davis


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT4if5HKL8E

[marv2]

Luciano, those were some prime cuts by Tyrone Davis. We bought those records and they bring back some really good memories here.

[arr&bee]

Hey marv,from[1966]the philly dog-the mar-keys.

[marv2]

Hey marv,from[1966]the philly dog-the mar-keys.

Oh yeah! Let's do that one!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGBREYow29A

[marv2]

and how about some The Bar-Kays with "Soul Finger"!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfK1IPLpcqs

[arr&bee]

Marv,you and me got to be related,hehehehehe!!!

[marv2]

Marv,you and me got to be related,hehehehehe!!!

I know it Cuz'n JAI. You must be my cousin on my Granddaddy Roosevelt's side........hehehehehehehe....... We have and had HUGE family.

[Jerry Oz]

Marv, can I jump in on the fun? One of my all-time absolutely favorite, can't stop moving my feet when I hear them bands was Archie Bell & the Drells:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN7vm-k-AaA

[Jerry Oz]

Remember when Pauli Carman and Champaign broke out with "How 'Bout Us"? What a smooth voice! What a beautiful record.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ur7qm8l0dKI

[Jerry Oz]

Oh, and "Grazing In The Grass" takes me to a happy happy place. I LOVE this track.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW_4LKvapIQ

[Jerry Oz]

And has there ever been a more underrated group than the Spinners? Arguably the greatest soul outfit ever and they seldom get the respect that they deserve. This was my jam in the 8th grade [[LOL). I think this is another Thom Bell classic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0ZZEqWEFBY

[Jerry Oz]

And one of the most recognizable songs from the first four bars is "Tonight Is The Night" by Betty Wright.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp5vHQDK_Xs

[marv2]

Marv, can I jump in on the fun? One of my all-time absolutely favorite, can't stop moving my feet when I hear them bands was Archie Bell & the Drells:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN7vm-k-AaA

Jerry of course! I'd be very disappointed if you didn't. You started off with a great one

[manny]

And has there ever been a more underrated group than the Spinners? Arguably the greatest soul outfit ever and they seldom get the respect that they deserve. This was my jam in the 8th grade [[LOL). I think this is another Thom Bell classic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0ZZEqWEFBY

I don't know if really The Spinners were the "great underrated" vocal group [[I think they got the fame they deserved) but I think the "Pick Of The Litter" is the most underrated album by them. I have on vynil from the 70's and I don't understand how a gem as "You Made A Promise To Me" was not a smash hit like "I'll Be Around", for example.

Some suggestions for Marv [[I think these are "classic jams"):
- "Lonely For So Long" - Frederic Knight
- "Love Means" - Carla Thomas
- "Mama Soul" - Soul Survivors
- "Take A Letter Maria" - R.B. Greaves
- "Ellie's Love Theme" - Isaac Hayes
- "Too Weak To Fight" - Clarence Carter

Some can be considered "ballads" or mid-tempos, but there's enough octanes on the vocals and rhythm section for to be a "jam"...

[marv2]

Yes Jerry you are knocking them out of the park with those additions Everyone of them received considerable play, because they were just that good! Thanks.

[Jerry Oz]

I don't know if really The Spinners were the "great underrated" vocal group [[I think they got the fame they deserved) but I think the "Pick Of The Litter" is the most underrated album by them. I have on vynil from the 70's and I don't understand how a gem as "You Made A Promise To Me" was not a smash hit like "I'll Be Around", for example.

Some suggestions for Marv [[I think these are "classic jams"):
- "Lonely For So Long" - Frederic Knight
- "Love Means" - Carla Thomas
- "Mama Soul" - Soul Survivors
- "Take A Letter Maria" - R.B. Greaves
- "Ellie's Love Theme" - Isaac Hayes
- "Too Weak To Fight" - Clarence Carter

Some can be considered "ballads" or mid-tempos, but there's enough octanes on the vocals and rhythm section for to be a "jam"...
The Spinners did get a lot of love. But if you ask fans of pop music who the great soul acts are, they will list the Temptations, Four Tops, the O'Jays, and a host of other Motown or Philly acts before they name the Spinners. Another group similar was Maze [[on a much smaller level). Lovers of soul and R&B were all over Maze and the Spinners but if you went to their concerts, you probably had mostly fans of those genres instead of many crossover fans in the seats beside you. Speaking of which:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1HGLnfzamw

[Jerry Oz]

Good Lord, Mavis! If you move at least a little and don't sing every lyric when you hear this, I don't know what's wrong with you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qsl4A9hZEto

[Jerry Oz]

And to kick it a little more old school, this is one of the first songs I remember hearing as a kid:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTqrlR7hkDU

[Jerry Oz]

Smokey gave us life lessons. Unless you're too old to dance, you might as well get up and enjoy this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg-YQYhdmto

[TomatoTom123]

"Hey, girl, we're having a party!"


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaOIqNAN7Ww&app=desktop

[marv2]

The Spinners did get a lot of love. But if you ask fans of pop music who the great soul acts are, they will list the Temptations, Four Tops, the O'Jays, and a host of other Motown or Philly acts before they name the Spinners. Another group similar was Maze [[on a much smaller level). Lovers of soul and R&B were all over Maze and the Spinners but if you went to their concerts, you probably had mostly fans of those genres instead of many crossover fans in the seats beside you. Speaking of which:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1HGLnfzamw


The Spinners were one of the most successful groups of the 70s. Even more so than the Temptations and the Four Tops. Many people do not know that.

[marv2]

How about some more sixties Soul?

Sly & The Family Stone - Dance To The Music -1968


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn2PNlhvy8E

[marv2]

"Slip Away" by Clarence Carter in the Summer of '68!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJgbv5W0hWc

[marv2]

"Stay in My Corner" by The Dells also from 1968:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaH7YeLm8U0

[marv2]

Miriam Makeba "Mama Africa"! scored with " Pata Pata" in 1967:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNeP3hrm__k

[marv2]

One of my favorites by the Drifters , "There Goes my Baby " from 1959..................


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3HXy9mGPpI

[Jerry Oz]

Okay, I'm going to throw a little southern influence on this. How about Otis Redding?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUaO50nWnvg

[Jerry Oz]

And the Wicked Wilson Pickett?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16u6w0cjjrU

[Jerry Oz]

Sam and Dave...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVx2i6jGzf8

[Jerry Oz]

And speaking of duos, how about Mel and Tim.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBvdhODRNHI

[Jerry Oz]

And Isaac Hayes was a bad mutha[[shut yo mouth!).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFvRvSxsW-I

[Jerry Oz]

And this is one of my favorite covers. I can't say that I like it more than the original because we have so many great fans of the girl groups, but I like it more than the original. [[Oops! Did I say it anyway?) :rolleyes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FC5LsaToEYQ

[marv2]

Good Lord, Mavis! If you move at least a little and don't sing every lyric when you hear this, I don't know what's wrong with you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qsl4A9hZEto

You this one was nothing but pure Gospel Soul. Even my Granddad love it! LOL!

[marv2]

Jerry you are gettin' down! There some serious Soul business going on here! LOL! You go man!

[TomatoTom123]

The definition of SASS!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f4CyQto-0E

[arr&bee]

How about the very sexy[if i could say what's on my mind-the temprees].

[Luciano]

Great stuff posted. Here is the classic by The Isley Brothers "It's Your Thing"


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nvudxqX_LA

[Luciano]

Here is my favorite song by Aretha Franklin....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IfqcLBVGLc

[Luciano]

i believe I read that The Bee Gees wrote this for Tavares...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UI3YcjKBhQQ

[Luciano]

This timeless classic by The Stylistics....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHRp5IHnV5E

[Luciano]

This is what I call "An Underrated Soul Gem" by Aretha's sister Carolyn....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcK1w9Pw5Sg

[Luciano]

This classic song by The Commodores....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUFczr-P6eY

[marv2]

Wow Luciano! You hit us with the big guns all at once! I love each one of those songs especially "Sweet Love" , You Are Everything" and anything by Aretha! Thank you!!!

[marv2]

The Summer of 1971 I spent on my Grandfather's farm and this was the JAM!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ0lwNceywE

[marv2]

The Supremes with a Soulful prayer......"Stoned Love" Here they are at their best in 1970!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rglxw5cbZWY

[marv2]

In the Fall of 1969 this song had us all singing it at the tops of our lungs almost daily on the School Bus! LOL!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0l112Qy4yA

[Luciano]

Great selections Marv. Two Motown classics, how amazing was Michael Jackson at that young age and how impressively soulful Jean Terrell was singing those two words "Stoned Love". Pickett is always amazing and thanks haven't listened to this one in awhile.

[marv2]

Great selections Marv. Two Motown classics, how amazing was Michael Jackson at that young age and how impressively soulful Jean Terrell was singing those two words "Stoned Love". Pickett is always amazing and thanks haven't listened to this one in awhile.

Michael was amazing. All the kids wanted to sing like him. He was our "Frankie Lymon". Jean Terrell's intro to "Stoned Love" was the sweetest sound Motown ever recorded and I always wonder how Wilson Pickett never burst his vocal chords the way he could scream and shout. LOL!

[arr&bee]

Hey marv,how right you are and one of the best[m.j.]sound alikes is the great[1972]jam-mama's little baby[brother's love]i would've sworn it was m.j.

[marv2]

Hey marv,how right you are and one of the best[m.j.]sound alikes is the great[1972]jam-mama's little baby[brother's love]i would've sworn it was m.j.

JAI uh huh and remember Brighter Side of Darkness with "Love Jones"?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5faVlqxAJHU

[Luciano]

Remember a smile is just a frown turned upside down...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O271C69yeeU

[Luciano]

I know money is the root of all evil, do funny things to some people
Give me a nickel, brother can you spare a dime
Money can drive some people out of their minds....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjuRhETwbI0

[Luciano]

Don't you hear me talking, baby, love me now or I'll go crazyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWVuvw3P9Wo

[arr&bee]

Hey marv,you done started something with this soulful post[hehe]i'm goin way back with a classic from the five royals..schoolgirl!!

[manny]

Good memories! "For The Love Of Money" is a greta classic [[the lyrics, the incredible bass - line by the great Anthony Jackson,...). I have heard many covers [[by Thad Jones / Mel Lewis; by Defunkt; by Disco Dub Band,...) but no one like the oNE by The O'Jays on [[IMHO) their best album, "Ship Ahoy". About Michael Jackson on his childhood - teens years... recently, I have had a mascot, a cute gerbil who died at 2,5 years - old, :-[[,... and casually I heard "Ben" by M.J. in the I-Tunes and remember that the lyrics talks about a mouse or rat who died [[I think is from a film soundtrack, ?)... what a mellow feeling,.. I was almost crying!!

[arr&bee]

How bout[sugar dumplin]sam cooke.

[TomatoTom123]

This is my fave from The O'Jays:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyT9jTW7MHc&app=desktop

Maybe everybody on that "Thank you Ralph" thread should jump on board!!

[marv2]

How bout[sugar dumplin]sam cooke.

Hey JAI, now that is a classic! My brother Robert still plays it.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2Gly3PrJF0

[marv2]

Good memories! "For The Love Of Money" is a greta classic [[the lyrics, the incredible bass - line by the great Anthony Jackson,...). I have heard many covers [[by Thad Jones / Mel Lewis; by Defunkt; by Disco Dub Band,...) but no one like the oNE by The O'Jays on [[IMHO) their best album, "Ship Ahoy". About Michael Jackson on his childhood - teens years... recently, I have had a mascot, a cute gerbil who died at 2,5 years - old, :-[[,... and casually I heard "Ben" by M.J. in the I-Tunes and remember that the lyrics talks about a mouse or rat who died [[I think is from a film soundtrack, ?)... what a mellow feeling,.. I was almost crying!!

Manny we went to see the film "Ben" at theater when it was released in 1972.

[marv2]

Don't you hear me talking, baby, love me now or I'll go crazyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWVuvw3P9Wo


This was another very popular song that many people would sing along to at my High School back in 1976.

[marv2]

Hey marv,you done started something with this soulful post[hehe]i'm goin way back with a classic from the five royals..schoolgirl!!

JAI pretend that I am digging thru my crates LOL! From my Mom's senior year in High School.........


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxU6aA60wc0

[waynesville]

OK then - one of the most achingly beautiful soul ballads ever - Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles with I'm still waiting, Atlantic, 1965


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xn5T8Jk4O8c

[waynesville]

The Supremes with a Soulful prayer......"Stoned Love" Here they are at their best in 1970!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rglxw5cbZWY

I would have posted that if you had not done so! Not just the Supremes' greatest record, but one of the culminating anthems of soul

[arr&bee]

Marv,i envey the way you post these wonderful songs[keep em comin,hehe]i can't post em but i got a looooong list.

[Luciano]

Before he came to Motown, the great Chuck Jackson.....

Any day now I will hear you say "Goodbye, my love"
And you'll be on your way
Then my wild beautiful bird, you will have flown, oh
Any day now I'll be all alone, whoa


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_OS04Sn1Oo

[Luciano]

The Temptations with Paul Williams singing lead on this classic Smokey Robinson song. Paul Williams live was just amazing as he adds even more soul...

So if you just put your hand in mine
We're gonna leave all our troubles behind
Keep on walking and don't look back....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aB9V8aNs9Y

[Luciano]

It is always amazing when Gladys tackles someone else song and makes it her own. Although not a huge hit, I think it's one of her best.

Somewhere, someday
You've gotto take a chance
If you like the music, baby
Get up and dance...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUlTSK_gowE

[Luciano]

Here one of my favorites O'Jay's ballads.

I got what you want, you got what I want,
An' we were made for each other. [[oo-oo)....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfRKzouM9lo

[Luciano]

One of the great gems and covers by The Marvelettes.

I know you're not sincere and you'll never be
But still I want your kisses so desperately
I could never let you go
Baby even though I know
Every rule of love you disobey...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Otzq13Gk8KM

[Luciano]

I enjoy this song even when it not the holidays. Here is such an underrated gem by William Bell....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMfgGZAyuGo

[marv2]

OK then - one of the most achingly beautiful soul ballads ever - Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles with I'm still waiting, Atlantic, 1965


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xn5T8Jk4O8c

It use to drive me crazy that some people only remember them for "Lady Marmalade". They were always singers and for the life of me I cannot understand why producers and writers did not try hard enough to get hits on them back in the sixties. Did you know that it is the Bluebelles backing Wilson Picket on "634-5789"?

[marv2]

I would have posted that if you had not done so! Not just the Supremes' greatest record, but one of the culminating anthems of soul

I've this song since I first heard it in 1970. When Obama took office, I related the line in the song "and to the man, with the whole World on his shoulders............" to him as we were still in a deep economic crisis Worldwide. The song is timeless. Pray for peace! Amen!

[marv2]

Marv,i envey the way you post these wonderful songs[keep em comin,hehe]i can't post em but i got a looooong list.

That's buddy. Share with us your list of favorites. As you know, mine are all from different parts of my life and have memories attached to each of them.

[marv2]

It is always amazing when Gladys tackles someone else song and makes it her own. Although not a huge hit, I think it's one of her best.

Somewhere, someday
You've gotto take a chance
If you like the music, baby
Get up and dance...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUlTSK_gowE


Oh wow! How did you think of putting this one up? This was one of my very favorites from Gladys & the Pips. It may not have been a huge hit, but it connected with me back in the day.

Luciano, I wished we had our own radio station that broadcast Worldwide! There would be no need for any other stations. LOL! I love your selections. Marv

[arr&bee]

From[1968]a cute little gem from the fawns-is it too early.

[Luciano]

Thanks Marv! I appreciate your comments. You have excellent choices as so many times I have to double check what has been posted. Can't wait for your next selections.

This is a great thread you have created. I have been thinking about making CDs of these awesome selections. Also, what I like is as we all contribute there maybe some songs I am not as familiar with that now I need to add to my collection and hopefully the same for others. That's was part of my thoughts when posting Gladys & The Pips "Part Time Love".

Thanks again Marv!

[Luciano]

Great selection!

Great info Marv, I did not know they are on Pickett song. Now I will have to re-listen to it.

[manny]

Four pages... and there's not any track by the fantastic DRAMATICS!! [[i.e. "Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get"; "Drama V";...) :-)

And what about Bunny Sigler's "Let The Good Times Roll", The Futures "Ain't Got Time For Nothing", Intruder's "Cowboys To Girls"...?

[splanky]

Don't you hear me talking, baby, love me now or I'll go crazyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWVuvw3P9Wo

Chaka Khan made that band explode in popularity. Threw down the gauntlet in music and
made a lot of other women in the business try to step up their game. And thankfully
she's still here ...

[manny]

Chaka Khan made that band explode in popularity. Threw down the gauntlet in music and
made a lot of other women in the business try to step up their game. And thankfully
she's still here ...

I remember in my teens in the restaurant were I worked during the high school days, there was some Soul compilations [[Spanish CBS Philly Sound vols. 1 & 2, Atlantic's "Hits & Soul" serie,...) and there was also a compilation by ABC licensed by spanish Movieplay entitled "Ultrasonidos para discotecas" with the bomb "Rufusized"by Rufus feat. Chaka Khan! I think they were pioneers in the style they used synthesizer and the vocoder, I think before than herbie hancock. Anyway, my favorites are "Dance with me" [[the bombastic bass line at the end" and the great deep, screaming vocals by Chaka on "You Got The Love". There was a nice and unique fusion between rock and soul in the seventies [[San Francisco scene, etc.) with people like Sylvia Smith, Cold Blood or the same Rufus that, sadly, never again I have heard after these years...!

Cheers to all.

[Luciano]

Manny, you are right about The Dramatics. I have been meaning to add. Here is one of their biggest songs...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux8gZuvTVR8

[Luciano]

I think I heard this song so much when I was younger I sort of stopped listening to it but it truly is one of the greatest soul songs ever. Often covered but can never top this version...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiI42aZ5F40

[Luciano]

When I was young I used to think Marvin Gaye sang this song but its underrated Manhattans...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_VpjSv_4QM

[Luciano]

One of my favorite all time cover songs. While I do like Billy Stewart version, I just slightly like this version better [[ducking for cover...lol)...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOKq1VmEbtc

[Luciano]

Speaking of covers, I do like this version of Billy Paul's song to. Here are The Dramatics again....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKznpEfWFSE

[Luciano]

Another song I have been meaning to add, one of my favorites by Smokey & the Miracles....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2Bpj8GtnPw

[marv2]

Aretha Franklin - Master Of Eyes [[The Deepness Of Your Eyes) Probably her most powerful, most underrated song that I remember first hearing on the radio in February of 1973. We went out to look for it on an album.
It was not included on her current album,but released as a single only and what a record it is! She just climbs and climbs until her voice just burst in the heavens.....whew!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8oAnMvThfU

[marv2]

Chaka Khan made that band explode in popularity. Threw down the gauntlet in music and
made a lot of other women in the business try to step up their game. And thankfully
she's still here ...

When they made Chaka, the broke the mold! She became the Gold Standard at that point.

[marv2]

Teddy Pendergrass - Close the Door. This dude went a step further than Tom Jones. He had women throwing their underwear and their numbers at him! LOL!
Memories here of the Spring/Summer of 1978..........


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEjBVzSJWy0

[marv2]

Let's go back to 1964 and the Windy City of Chicago for this one. Miss Jackie Ross with some of the catchiest lyrics ever and "Selfish One"!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBUNynQ6PQ0

[marv2]

Can you get to this? The Ohio Players from Fall 1973 and " Ecstasy"!!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hgVe6NxsDs

[marv2]

Another song I have been meaning to add, one of my favorites by Smokey & the Miracles....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2Bpj8GtnPw


Classic, classic, classic!!!! Where did all the great music go?

[manny]

Thanks to Luciano for The Dramatic's tracks!

Hey, Marv, more good memories to me with "Life Is A Son Worth Singing" by TP... I purchased this album in Barcelona the same year was published... I got my heart break after a love deception affair these days and because this fact [[or not) I "connected" immediately with "Cold Cold World", perhaps the most mellow tune by TP and the entire PIR catalogue. Of course, the entire LP is pure gold!

[Luciano]

Great stuff Marv. Loving that Ohio Players song. Nice addition on Aretha! Have never heard that before. Good revisiting Jackie and Teddy's songs.

You are welcome Manny. I still have to post my favorite Dramatics song.

Good question Marv. For me, I don't hate today's music but honestly nothing will be as great.

[arr&bee]

Hey marv,how bout...i cried all the way home-the dramatics,a killer!!!

[arr&bee]

How can i tell mom and dad- the lovelites

[marv2]

Thanks to Luciano for The Dramatic's tracks!

Hey, Marv, more good memories to me with "Life Is A Son Worth Singing" by TP... I purchased this album in Barcelona the same year was published... I got my heart break after a love deception affair these days and because this fact [[or not) I "connected" immediately with "Cold Cold World", perhaps the most mellow tune by TP and the entire PIR catalogue. Of course, the entire LP is pure gold!

Manny , I know what you mean. I also bought the album as soon as it came out in '78. I had broken up with my high school sweetheart and had several young ladies I was interested in and seeing at that time. I would listen to the whole album at least once a week. "Cold , Cold World was a great track.

[marv2]

Great stuff Marv. Loving that Ohio Players song. Nice addition on Aretha! Have never heard that before. Good revisiting Jackie and Teddy's songs.

You are welcome Manny. I still have to post my favorite Dramatics song.

Good question Marv. For me, I don't hate today's music but honestly nothing will be as great.

Just wait, I have more for you.

[marv2]

Hey marv,how bout...i cried all the way home-the dramatics,a killer!!!

Oh yeah my homeboys! That was when they were calling themselves "Ron Bannks & the Dramatics" that year because of some other group came out as "The Dramatics".


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk-ireZx7f8

[marv2]

How can i tell mom and dad- the lovelites

Oh yeah I remember that song. It was popular in the Fall of 1969. "My Conscious" was a favorite around my way.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfI2djiNoQE

[arr&bee]

I'd rather be hurt by you-the stylistics

[Luciano]

It's time for some duets.

First up Marvin & Tammi....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC5PL0XImjw

[Luciano]

Now moving from Motown to Stax. I can't find a live clip. Too bad.

Otis & Carla.....What you call me......Tramp!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1VhBD0OVgs

[Luciano]

This is classic and I never get tired of hearing it.

Roberta & Donny....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh7RgAf_4jg

[Luciano]

Peaches & Herb.....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36xxJQLe-WM

[Luciano]

Two of the most underrated singers.

Patti & James.....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUsnVOqrqqE

[Luciano]

Now heading back to the 60's

Betty & Jerry.....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7jsu8SO55I

[Jerry Oz]

Howsabout a little Stax?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50xx1_CbJTI

[Jerry Oz]

Oh, and more from Booker T.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bpS-cOBK6Q

[Jerry Oz]

Marv, you and I are probably the only two on this board who dig this one [[well, TimmyFunk might...):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1K2Z5Y0Ur4

[Jerry Oz]

Oh, and if Instant Funk bugs some of our older posters' ears a little too much, this will bring you back down to a comfortable level:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7ymCZXq2Pw

[Jerry Oz]

And one of soul music's most recognizable guitar rhythms...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh-2_kdVcyA

[Jerry Oz]

And another fantastic guitar rhythm [[see a theme for these last two?)...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojCikI9npJQ

[Jerry Oz]

I love the Spinners...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZP3UQ0ESLc

[Jerry Oz]

And when the party is going good, this one is always a good one to play:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1Lf_1y7rYE

[Jerry Oz]

And when they're all sweaty and it's time to rub bellies on the dance floor:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8raabzZNqw

[Jerry Oz]

And if you think you have it all figured out, think twice or something bad might happen... Like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Shda4VCnhY

[Jerry Oz]

It's never a bad time for some Sam and Dave:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25xKEQ5PRcQ

[Jerry Oz]

And if you look up the word "incomparable" in the dictionary, if it doesn't direct you to "Al Green", throw the book away and buy a good one. Never been one like him and there will never be another.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SisFLuDGWA

[Jerry Oz]

Further evidence...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COiIC3A0ROM

[Jerry Oz]

Here's another one that Marv and I might be the only ones who appreciate. I've seen people who don't know each other get out of their seats and dance to this song when I put it on.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlbsbGH95zQ

[Jerry Oz]

And back to Stax to wrap it all up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpI1fcJdFrA

[marv2]

Now moving from Motown to Stax. I can't find a live clip. Too bad.

Otis & Carla.....What you call me......Tramp!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1VhBD0OVgs

Top track Luciano, Top Track!!!

[marv2]

This is classic and I never get tired of hearing it.

Roberta & Donny....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh7RgAf_4jg


One of many classics that arrived during the 1977-78 period. "Blue lights in the basement indeed!" LOL!

[marv2]

And if you think you have it all figured out, think twice or something bad might happen... Like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Shda4VCnhY

Have Mercy! Every guy with 3-4 friends thought they could recreate the Persuaders' sound!

[marv2]

Jerry, everyone of those songs had a strong meaning. Great selections.

[marv2]

Here comes 1974 and I was graduating from Jr. High! First up:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gutE8I0Tk3E

[marv2]

Summer of '74 at Cedar Point Amusement Park!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfBwsG8ubFw

[marv2]

One more now classic from Sp;ring 1974 and Lamont Dozier - "Fish Aint Bitin'"


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKVu_kNH0EE

[arr&bee]

Honey brown-eddie kendricks

[arr&bee]

Only a fool-clyde mcphatter

[marv2]

Only a fool-clyde mcphatter

You just this past year I finally gained a whole new appreciation for the vocals of Clyde McPhatter. This song "You Where There" knocked me out! But let's check out JAI's entry here.............


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kzc6IHqQIfM

[marv2]

Honey brown-eddie kendricks

Has he ever made a bad record?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHfhAIZHNGI

[marv2]

Here's one of my personal favorites. From the tail end of 1972 Eddie Kendricks - "If You Let Me"


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CPzvMuIlhM

[marv2]

Barry White anyone?

Barry White - I've Got So Much To Give- 1973



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iNiF8785HY

[arr&bee]

Hey marv,do you remember when eddie would invite some ladies to the stage and serenade em with[can i]?