No introduction needed.......Isaac Hayes: "Shaft!"
No introduction needed.......Isaac Hayes: "Shaft!"
Ah, "Shaft" has reminded me of this one... some smooth, groovy, blaxploitation Soul courtesy of Willie Hutch...
I love the construction of "Shaft". Such a patient intro leading into the verse. There is nothing about that song that could have been done better, in my opinion.
A big New York City classic! Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band and "Cherchez La Femme" from '76:
Classic! From 1970 Curtis Mayfield - "The Makings of You"
Back in 1959 The Flamingos had this great hit. "I Only Have Eyes for You"
This one was before me, but I loved listening to it when when I was in college in the 80s. From 1957 Little Anthony and the Imperials and "Tears on My Pillow"
What it's all about! Arthur Conley-"Sweet Soul Music" 1967 Heaven!
This is one of the first songs I can remember playing off my parents' record player [[didn't have a stereo in those days) and it's one of my favorite records to this day.
Gone way too soon. A member of the 27 Club.
Another favorite by the Drifters is "There Goes My Baby". I couldn't list my 10 favorite Drifters songs because they had so many. I'd have to list my 10 favorite by different lineups [[of which Clyde McPhatter was leader of my favorite version). This song is remarkable for me because the recording is kind of, well, horrible but the song is still great.
And I couldn't give you a favorite Temptations song, but if somebody said this was their best, I wouldn't argue with them. Another song that I remember listening to as a very young boy.
My sister had a little record player [[calling it a turntable gave it too much justice) and she used to play this all the time:
Inner Life - I'm Caught Up [[In a One Night Love Affair) 1979
Another Detroit original.................Alicia Myers - "I want to thank you"
Love between a boy and girl-the temprees
Speaking of the Temprees, their cover of "Dedicated To The One I Love" is remarkable in its arrangement. This is a beautiful song that I didn't hear until I found it on a Stax compilation I bought about 25 years ago.
And I have to add this classic:
Here's an '80s classic that I used to like a lot. Too bad the singer was too coked out and a grifter or he could have had a good career.
Can't help but love you-the whispers.
Hey Marv
Just found this thread, not read all the entries yet, can I have a go
and another
last one for now
Got another couple
Last edited by RichyP; 07-16-2017 at 05:34 AM.
And the pre Otis Otis
RichyP! You've add some really good ones! Thanks
Someone posted Wars' original of this a few pages back,
this version, along with a couple of shots of J&B rare was my cure for stress and insomnia, see also "Blues for a nightowl"
Coming at you from 1968! The Queen and "Since You Been Gone [[Sweet, Sweet Baby)":
The King of Early 70's love ballads. Al Green and "Lets Stay Together"
From the 1973 film "Cleopatra Jones" Millie Jackson and "Hurts So Good"
It's funny how certain records make you remember small things. This one brings back a memory of riding in my Grandpa's car in the Summer 1968 when I went to visit him. Clarence Carter and "Slip Away"
And another
The Queen of Memphis Soul............Carla Thomas and "Gee Wiz". The song is from 1960 and this clip is from 1966:
The Power, Passion and Emotion [[soul) seems to be missing today
for example
Joe Tex:
One of the most iconic openings for a Memphis song that I can think of:
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