Tag Archives: Soul

Saturday Open Thread

The Supremes, an American female singing group, were the premier act of Motown Records during the 1960s. Originally founded as The Primettes in Detroit, Michigan, in 1959, The Supremes’ repertoire included doo-wop, pop, soul, Broadway show tunes, psychedelic soul, and … Continue reading

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Friday Open Thread

Archie Bell & the Drells was a R&B vocal group from Houston, Texas, and one of the main acts on Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff‘s Philadelphia International Records. The band’s hits include “Tighten Up“, “I Can’t Stop Dancing” (both 1968), … Continue reading

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Wednesday Open Thread

Junior Walker was born Autry DeWalt Mixon, Jr. in Blytheville, Arkansas[1] and grew up in South Bend, Indiana. His saxophone style was the anchor for the band’s overall sound. The other original members of the group were drummer Tony Washington, … Continue reading

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Saturday Open Thread

Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. (April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984), better known by his stage name Marvin Gaye, was an American singer-songwriter and musician with a four-octave vocal range.[2] Starting as a member of the doo-wop group The Moonglows in … Continue reading

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Tuesday Open Thread

Joe Simon (born September 2, 1943, Simmesport, Louisiana[1]) is a chart-topping, Grammy Award winning, soul and R&B artist. Like many other African-American artists from the era, Simon began singing in his father’s Baptist church. He pursued his vocal abilities full-time … Continue reading

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Monday Open Thread

Otis Ray Redding, Jr. (September 9, 1941 – December 10, 1967) was an American soul singer. Often called the “King of Soul”, he is renowned for an ability to convey strong emotion through his voice.[1][2] According to the website of the … Continue reading

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Serendipity SOUL | Tuesday Open Thread

Wiki:  Switch was an R&B/funk band that found fame recording for the Gordy label in the late 1970s releasing hit songs such as “There’ll Never Be”, “I Call Your Name” and “The Best Beat in Town” and influenced bands such … Continue reading

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Saturday Open Thread

The Time is a funk and dance-pop ensemble formed in 1981. They are close Prince associates and arguably the most successful artists who have worked with him. The band was assembled under a clause in Prince’s contract with Warner Bros. … Continue reading

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Friday Open Thread

The Time is a funk and dance-pop ensemble formed in 1981. They are close Prince associates and arguably the most successful artists who have worked with him. The band was assembled under a clause in Prince’s contract with Warner Bros. … Continue reading

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Thursday Open Thread

Brook Benton (September 19, 1931 – April 9, 1988) was an American singer and songwriter who was popular with rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and pop music audiences during the late 1950s and early 1960s, when he scored hits … Continue reading

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