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The Most Soulful Record That Made The Charts?

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Buzzing from a weekend of non stop soul. Kinda got me thread happy!

Don't know if this one's been done before (shoot me if it has!) :thumbsup:

Simple question:

What is the most soulful record, in your opinion, to have made the UK pop charts?

I know a lot of people rate Dorothy Moore's Misty Blue as being one of the few deep soul records to gave crossed over. I've always found it too country for my taste.

Can I suggest Al Green's monster, Lets Stay Together?

It's hard to come to this track with fresh ears, since we've all heard it a trillion times, but surely there has never been a more soulful song and performance to grace the UK top 40?

Colin

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Yes,not bad but the original version`s even better...
cant argue there! in the same era.. jimmy ruffin " what becomes of the broken hearted" :D

I get the sweetest feeling Jackie wilson for me......multiple entries in the chats over the years and still does the business

Geeoooooordie

"if you keep on doin what ya doin" Ruth Bo Kirkland

"if you keep on doin what ya doin" Ruth Bo Kirkland

Ouch play it at the Friendship on me early spots ..brilliant....Good t S**g to as well :D

Has anyone said either the Temps or Otis's -My Girl or even Try A Little Tenderness by Otis.

Ruffsounds

'Band of Gold' by Freda Payne. HDH's first hit after leaving Motown?

:D

IMO What does it take and These Eyes JR Walker Brill

My Girl Temps

Me and Mrs Jones Billy Paul

Still Waters 4 TOPS

Used to be my girl O Jays

Baby i need your loving tops

:D:D

This is a really good question - so good I'm recording my 1st post. My initial reaction was it must Holland Dozier 'Why can't we be lovers?" but on reflection I think Gene Chandler "Does she have a friend for me?" is equally as good. While talking about Gene C don't forget "nothing can stop me" also charted. A near chart entry from '73 was "Stoned out of my mind" from the Chi-lites, a great record to warm up any venue. As it didn't chart I'll go with "Oh girl" instead. Regards to all Ada from "The Black Country"

cant argue there! in the same era.. jimmy ruffin " what becomes of the broken hearted" :lol:

can`t argue there either..quite awesome... :yes:

"if you keep on doin what ya doin" Ruth Bo Kirkland

again, quite a nice record...and it IS a nice record to SH*G to !! Thanks for that geordiejohnson!

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Bill Withers - Harlem...

norra bad choice mart!!

and....YAZZ-THE ONLY WAY IS UP... :lol:

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Spinners - right up there!

Wasn't really thinking of danceability - just soul content. But, Move On Up must be one of the most soulful records to grace the charts.

Hear, hear... :lol: And I never tire of it...

'Band of Gold' by Freda Payne. HDH's first hit after leaving Motown?

Yeah, nice steady driving beat, catchy-one of my faves as a youth...good call

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This is a really good question - so good I'm recording my 1st post. My initial reaction was it must Holland Dozier 'Why can't we be lovers?" but on reflection I think Gene Chandler "Does she have a friend for me?" is equally as good. While talking about Gene C don't forget "nothing can stop me" also charted. A near chart entry from '73 was "Stoned out of my mind" from the Chi-lites, a great record to warm up any venue. As it didn't chart I'll go with "Oh girl" instead. Regards to all Ada from "The Black Country"

Warm welcome to the forum!

Lou Rawls - You'll Never Find

New York City - I'm Doing Fine Now

HAROLD MELVIN AND THE BLUE NOTES- THE LOVE I LOST

HAROLD MELVIN AND THE BLUENOTES -I LOVE MUSIC

Ojays - Backstabbers

PHYLIS HYMAN - YOU KNOW HOW TO LOVE ME

Holland & Dozier - Why can't we be lovers

Sister Sledge - Thinking Of You

Gladys Knight - Taste of Bitter Love,

GEORGE BAD BENSON-SUPERSHIP

Spinners-Could It Be Im Falling In Love

What a great selection, but the words to Wake Up Everybody - HAROLD MELVIN AND THE BLUENOTES (with Teddy P singing) are fantastic! :lol:

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This is a really good question - so good I'm recording my 1st post. My initial reaction was it must Holland Dozier 'Why can't we be lovers?" but on reflection I think Gene Chandler "Does she have a friend for me?" is equally as good. While talking about Gene C don't forget "nothing can stop me" also charted. A near chart entry from '73 was "Stoned out of my mind" from the Chi-lites, a great record to warm up any venue. As it didn't chart I'll go with "Oh girl" instead.

Regards to all Ada from "The Black Country"

DITTO! a very warm welcome ada...just thought of another but not sure if it was released in the u.k?

JAMES BROWN " ITS A MANS WORLD" the godfather at his soulfull best!!! :lol:

Rose Royce "Wishing on a star" is up there with most of the other selections imo

BH

sister sledge - thinkin of you

:yes::yes::yes::lol:

Shane

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sister sledge - thinkin of you

:yes::yes::yes::lol:

Shane

Shane

Perhaps I'm missing something here. You're not the first to suggest this track. I've always thought it was a tad poppy. I'll go revisit it.

Colin

Barry White - Can't get enough of your love, babe :lol:

Brian

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DITTO! a very warm welcome ada...just thought of another but not sure if it was released in the u.k?

JAMES BROWN " ITS A MANS WORLD" the godfather at his soulfull best!!! :lol:

Sure was released in the UK; originally on Pye International 25371. Probably ona few re-issues too. Not sure if it made the charts, maybe lower reaches. Good choice. :yes:

More recently, I watched Alicia Keys sing You Don't Know My Name live on Top Of The Pops - absolutely superb, seriously soulful as well! Also thought the John Legend Ordinary People remix (his best effort, by far) was an excellent soulful release as well.

Steve.

Shane

Perhaps I'm missing something here. You're not the first to suggest this track. I've always thought it was a tad poppy. I'll go revisit it.

Colin

great record. not many have such mass appeal and still retain such quality imo.

fave of Pete-s if i am right?

Shane

Lee Ryan, the pop star of 'blue' fame stated soul music as his major influence on tv this morning. he said his fave soul acts were 'mike & the mechanics' and 'chicago' :lol:

some people eh? :yes:

Shane

great record. not many have such mass appeal and still retain such quality imo.

fave of Pete-s if i am right?

Shane

Somewhat bizzarely - yes it is - absolutely brilliant record. I've got it in with my northern records but only because I keep forgetting where I've put it!.

I've got it in with my northern records but only because I keep forgetting where I've put it!.

How do you know it's with your northern records if you keep forgetting where you put it? :lol:

Brian

Can't believe that nobody has mentioned - so I'll do it for you

"Walk Away From Love" - David Ruffin

AWESOME!!!!!!!!! :lol:

Can't believe that nobody has mentioned - so I'll do it for you

"Walk Away From Love" - David Ruffin

AWESOME!!!!!!!!! :lol:

Bugger, read the thread title and was just about to post up the same thing!! Got to agree, brilliant stuff from,possibly, the best voice in soul music...but that's another thread :yes:

LOVE MACHINE - THE MIRACLES

i'm sure this one made the charts

How do you know it's with your northern records if you keep forgetting where you put it? :lol:

Brian

Because...er....my pop/rock/whatever records are all over the place but there's one shelf with my own little collection of northern, so I know it's always there...I think

sister sledge - thinkin of you

:yes::(:yes::lol:

Shane

How about that then - I agree! :yes:

Walk Away From Love - David Ruffin - Brilliant! :yes:

Love Machine - The Miracles - takes me back :yes:

Buzzing from a weekend of non stop soul. Kinda got me thread happy!

What is the most soulful record, in your opinion, to have made the UK pop charts?

Sidney Youngblood "If Only I Could"

JB

just thought of a more rescent u.k soul release! early nineties magic from?

KENNY THOMAS " BEST OF YOU " :P:P:P

also

LOOSE ENDS " LOVE CONTROVERSY " :P:P:P

GET DOWN ON SATURDAY NIGHT-OLIVER CHEATMANN

GIVE ME THE NIGHT-GEORGE BENSON

KASHIF-I JUST GOTTA HAVE YOU(LOVER TURN ME ON)

THATS MY MOST SOULFULL TOP3

NICO

K.C. AND THE SUNSHINE BAND-"PLEASE DON`T GO" Good music to sh*g to.

Hold it..wait...no no..hold it right there...STOP!!!

Why did this thread start? We`re postin` anything that remotely resembles soul/disco/whateversolongasitgotinthecharts. :P

GET DOWN ON SATURDAY NIGHT-OLIVER CHEATMANN

GIVE ME THE NIGHT-GEORGE BENSON

KASHIF-I JUST GOTTA HAVE YOU(LOVER TURN ME ON)

THATS MY MOST SOULFULL TOP3

NICO

I forgot about them, shouldnt have as I agree great 'records' :P:P

Mind you, most of Kenny Thomas has to be classed as 'Most Soulful . . .' :P

anyone know whether he will be 'touring' again soon?

Mind you, most of Kenny Thomas has to be classed as 'Most Soulful . . .' :P

anyone know whether he will be 'touring' again soon?

hi karen, kenny has a new album coming out very soon! so would think he has sum live gigs! in the works to promote the album..cant wait to see him again as he was awesome at fleetwood. best terry :P

one artist that hasnt been mentioned yet? got to see her in concert and was blown away by her performance! this track stormed up the charts...

ANITA BAKER " RAPTURE" blush.gif:P:P

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