Classic Soul JAMS!

[marv2]

No introduction needed.......Isaac Hayes: "Shaft!"

[TomatoTom123]

Ah, "Shaft" has reminded me of this one... some smooth, groovy, blaxploitation Soul courtesy of Willie Hutch...

[marv2]

Ah, "Shaft" has reminded me of this one... some smooth, groovy, blaxploitation Soul courtesy of Willie Hutch...

Yeah, I liked that song.

[Jerry Oz]

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.

[marv2]

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.

The record was so popular I remember band of my future high school played it all through that football season and the crowds would just erupt.

[marv2]

A big New York City classic! Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band and "Cherchez La Femme" from '76:

[marv2]

Classic! From 1970 Curtis Mayfield - "The Makings of You"

[marv2]

Back in 1959 The Flamingos had this great hit. "I Only Have Eyes for You"

[marv2]

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"

[marv2]

What it's all about! Arthur Conley-"Sweet Soul Music" 1967 Heaven!

[Jerry Oz]

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.

[Jerry Oz]

Gone way too soon. A member of the 27 Club.

[Jerry Oz]

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.

[Jerry Oz]

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.

[Jerry Oz]

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:

[marv2]

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.

Jerry you beat me to it! I've been meaning to post this song for the longest time. One of my favorites thanks.

[marv2]

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:

Heck we use to do the little primitive moves the Miracles did to this song where you kinda like do a fake like in football LOL!

[Jerry Oz]

Heck we use to do the little primitive moves the Miracles did to this song where you kinda like do a fake like in football LOL!

LOL. I don't think there was a better produced song at Motown than "Shop Around". The arrangement, instrumentation, vocals, and mix are perfect. Smokey was [[is?) pure magic.

[marv2]

LOL. I don't think there was a better produced song at Motown than "Shop Around". The arrangement, instrumentation, vocals, and mix are perfect. Smokey was [[is?) pure magic.

It was the perfect sing-along song. Even kids could sing it.

[marv2]

Inner Life - I'm Caught Up [[In a One Night Love Affair) 1979

[marv2]

Another Detroit original.................Alicia Myers - "I want to thank you"

[arr&bee]

Love between a boy and girl-the temprees

[Jerry Oz]

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.

[Jerry Oz]

And I have to add this classic:

[Jerry Oz]

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.

[arr&bee]

Can't help but love you-the whispers.

[marv2]

And I have to add this classic:

Jerry that is one of my all type favorites. From around
Christmas 1969. Thank you.

[RichyP]

Hey Marv

Just found this thread, not read all the entries yet, can I have a go

[RichyP]

and another

[RichyP]

last one for now

[RichyP]

Got another couple

[RichyP]

And the pre Otis Otis

[marv2]

RichyP! You've add some really good ones! Thanks

[RichyP]

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"

[RichyP]

[marv2]

Hey Marv

Just found this thread, not read all the entries yet, can I have a go

RichyP when you have time, definitely check out the other entries. I am sure you will find some fantastic classics here. I love this thread! LOL!

[marv2]

Coming at you from 1968! The Queen and "Since You Been Gone [[Sweet, Sweet Baby)":

[marv2]

The King of Early 70's love ballads. Al Green and "Lets Stay Together"

[marv2]

Don't get me started on Ramsey Lewis [[Trio). He is probably the first instrumental albums I bought one after another! Tremendous talent.

[marv2]

From the 1973 film "Cleopatra Jones" Millie Jackson and "Hurts So Good"

[marv2]

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"

[RichyP]

RichyP when you have time, definitely check out the other entries. I am sure you will find some fantastic classics here. I love this thread! LOL!

Working my way thro', as you say some memorable classics here, some I haven't heard before!!!

Here's one from the wicked Pickett

[RichyP]

And another

[marv2]

The Queen of Memphis Soul............Carla Thomas and "Gee Wiz". The song is from 1960 and this clip is from 1966:

[marv2]

Working my way thro', as you say some memorable classics here, some I haven't heard before!!!

Here's one from the wicked Pickett

Who do we have today that is comparable? No one!!!

[RichyP]

The Power, Passion and Emotion [[soul) seems to be missing today
for example

[RichyP]

The Queen of Memphis Soul............Carla Thomas and "Gee Wiz". The song is from 1960 and this clip is from 1966:

Thats what I'm talkin' bout!!

[RichyP]

Oh Jerry was just too smooth! His singing was just effortless which is what made it so special.

I have I guess you have it too , the Save the Children album, I also have a VHS video tape [[nothing to play it on), and this track was the epitome of SMOOTH

[Jerry Oz]

Joe Tex:

[Jerry Oz]

One of the most iconic openings for a Memphis song that I can think of: