A much needed Black Music thread.

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Going though my Gospel music playlist. Will only post those that are unusual:

For example, this one that owes a big debt to Sam & Dave...

King James Version:

 

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What came first? This, or "People Get Ready"?

Sound Of Soul:

 

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Was this the inspirations for the Manhattan's "You are My Shining Star?

Fantastic Lightning:

 

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Another Sam & Dave influence...

Mighty Voices Of Wonder:

 

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Funky gospel...

The Gosple Comforters:

 

[Bucktee]

What came first? This, or "People Get Ready"?

People Get Ready came first in 1965... the above recording is from 1977.

https://www.discogs.com/release/7904966-Sounds-Of-Soul-Gospel-Train

 

[K Douglas]

Funky gospel...

The Gosple Comforters:

I have never heard a gospel song sound anything like this. I always knew the good Lord can get funky. Preach.

 

[ogibowt]

Steal Away (youtube.com)
the great Wilson Pickett sings gospel

 

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A couple more of the same funky style gospel music...

The Gospel Soul Revivals:

 

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Andrew Warrts & The Gospel Storytellers

 

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more modern dance move songs

 

[Bucktee]

more modern dance move songs

 

[eddie kerr]

Another Sam & Dave influence...

Mighty Voices Of Wonder:

[Of course, the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, started out as a gospel singer and recorded many great songs, such as Amazing Grace and many more.

 

[K Douglas]

OK time for my top 10 favorite Motown songs released from 1960-1973 (my year of birth)

PART I (10-8) plus an honorable mention

First up honorable mention. Was so close to making it I had to list it
"Come See About Me" by The Supremes. Released in 1964.

At #10 I've got "Never Can Say Goodbye" by the Jackson 5. Released in 1971. This is a 13 year old on lead vocals. Truly mind bending.

#9 is "It's a Shame" by the Spinners. Released in 1970, this was their biggest hit on the VIP (Motown) label. Co-written and produced by Stevie Wonder.

#8 "Baby I'm For Real" by The Originals. Released in 1969. I know a favorite of some of you as well.

 

[K Douglas]

PART II (7-4)

#7 is "What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye. From the 1971 album of the same name. Considered one of the greatest albums of all time. Period. This is the first of two on my list.

#6 "Reflections" by Diana Ross and the Supremes. Released in 1967. I love the tempo changes the most.

#5 is "More Love" by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles. Also released in 1967. The first of two Smokey songs on this list.

#4 I've got my favorite Marvin song "Inner City Blues (Makes Me Wanna Holler)" from the What's Going On LP. That intro just sucks you in my goodness.

 

[K Douglas]

PART III (3-1)

The cream of the crop so to speak.

#3 is The Four Tops "Reach Out (I'll Be There)". Released in 1966. For years it was "Baby I Need Your Loving" but the bass on this track just won me over. Deep, rich and soulful....just exquisite. Plus Levi's vocals are just plain

#2 which I've seen listed on several Best of Motown lists as the GOAT is Smokey Robinson & the Miracles' "The Tracks of My Tears". Released in 1965. Such a gorgeous composition, you can visualize the vocals.

And #1 for me, and has been for as long as I can remember, is "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)" by none other than the best Motown group ever, The Temptations. Released in 1971 and featuring Eddie Kendricks on lead vocal, his finest performance of his career. This song simply speaks to my soul I get chills up my spine every time I hear it. Can't explain why, it just does.

 

[ogibowt]

nice compilation Dougie....well thought out
my fav is Baby Im For Real...The Originals