1971 Soul Recommendations For A Friends Project

[CARL D 50]

Hi. A friend is looking for good 70s Soul sound ideas, to reflect big city urban America in 1971, specifically, for a project. We both automatically came up with Shaft, but any suggestions would be a great help to him. Many thanks. Carl.

[Paul r 194]

Lots of Marvin, Inner City Blues, Mercy Mercy Me, What's goin'On etc.

 

Paul

[CARL D 50]

Thanks Paul.

Lots of Marvin, Inner City Blues, Mercy Mercy Me, What's goin'On etc.

 

Paul

[MikeHinNewJersey 70]

You might find this useful.

 

http://rateyourmusic.com/list/goldwax317/1971__the_top_100_soul_randb_singles/

[CARL D 50]

Thanks Mike-good idea

You might find this useful.

 

http://rateyourmusic.com/list/goldwax317/1971__the_top_100_soul_randb_singles/

You might find this useful.

 

http://rateyourmusic.com/list/goldwax317/1971__the_top_100_soul_randb_singles/

[SoulBoyRecords 118]

how about this 

 

[50 Shades 70]

Probably too obvious - Curtis Mayfield, superfly stuff.

Stevie Wonder - where I'm coming from.

Edited March 26, 2015 by 50 Shades

[Russ29 9]

Bill Withers - Harlem and obvious stuff like Curtis' "Move On Up", Marvin "Mercy, Mercy Me"

[Dayo 205]

Do a search for Blaxploitation CDs

[kev cane 3,289]

Ooops, didn't read original post properly, see below

Edited March 26, 2015 by kev cane

[kev cane 3,289]

Do a search for Blaxploitation CDs

Good post, carrying on from the Curtom suggestion, Curtis Mayfields "Superfly" is a great example of the above suggestion

 

Kev

[Mike Lofthouse 970]

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Edited March 26, 2015 by Mike Lofthouse

[daved 642]

Al Green "Let's Stay Together", "tired of Being Alone"Aretha "Rock Steady", Esther Phillips, Gil Scott-Heron, etc

[CARL D 50]

Curtis's Superfly lp is a great suggestion-one of my favourites! Thanks to Kev, 50 shades, Russ, Soulboyrecords and Dayo for your ideas-much appreciated!

Good post, carrying on from the Curtom suggestion, Curtis Mayfields "Superfly" is a great example of the above suggestion

 

Kev

[Ian Dewhirst 3,034]

There ya go. Take ya pick......

 

http://rateyourmusic.com/list/goldwax317/1971__the_top_100_soul_randb_singles/

 

Ian D 

[Steve Lane 3,116]

T.S.O.P......Invictus stuff, Funkadelic 

Edited March 26, 2015 by Steve Lane

[maslar 1,575]

Sly and the Family Stone - Family Affair/ There's  a Riot Going On LP

[MBarrett 1,214]

Hi. A friend is looking for good 70s Soul sound ideas, to reflect big city urban America in 1971, specifically, for a project. We both automatically came up with Shaft, but any suggestions would be a great help to him. Many thanks. Carl.

 

Carl

 

At least make sure your friend takes a look into the Wattstax music festival that took place in LA in 1972 (made into a documentary film in 1973). IMHO the film gives a good insight into the black urban politics and music at the time..

 

Some info on Wikipedia here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wattstax

 

The whole film is on You Tube. The music is interspersed between the documentary stuff:

 

[kev cane 3,289]

Carl

 

At least make sure your friend takes a look into the Wattstax music festival that took place in LA in 1972 (made into a documentary film in 1973). IMHO the film gives a good insight into the black urban politics and music at the time..

 

Some info on Wikipedia here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wattstax

 

The whole film is on You Tube. The music is interspersed between the documentary stuff:

 

Essential, while we are on the subject, find  Isaac Hayes 17min+ version of "Ain't no sunshine"he performs on the show, put the phones on and just let it take you away

Kev

[stateside 641]

There ya go. Take ya pick......

 

http://rateyourmusic.com/list/goldwax317/1971__the_top_100_soul_randb_singles/

 

Ian D 

What a great website. Thanks Ian,

 

Funny, because the first track I thought of from 1971 was King Floyd - Groove Me and there it was at the top of the list!

What a great year for soul music it was too!

 

Kev

[westender 237]

James Brown, Curtis, Stevie, Donny Hathaway, Marvin, Aretha, Esther Phillips, Staples Singers, Dells, Temptations, Dramatics, Sly, Soul Children, Candi, Al Green, Jackie Moore, Tyrone Davis, Wilson Pickett, Bobby Womack, Roberta Flack, Kool & the Gang, Tower of Power, Ohio Players, Chi lites, Emotions, Sweet Inspirations, Johnnie Taylor, Jackie Wilson, Shirley Brown, Margie Joseph.............all making great records plus dozens more. We were spoilt during this period. 

[sjclement 363]

There ya go. Take ya pick......

 

http://rateyourmusic.com/list/goldwax317/1971__the_top_100_soul_randb_singles/

 

Ian D 

 

Chi Lites More Power to the people reflects the state of urban America at the time my choice comes a little later 

Fish Ain't Bitin' Lamont Dozier  (1973)

[CARL D 50]

I wont list all names, but thanks to everyone who's taken the time to give my friend some great ideas-he was really appreaciative, and told me to pass on his thanks to you! I've only recently got to know him a bit, and he hasn't actually let on what the project is-he did say he writes freelance for tv, so i'm really curious to know if it's maybe a Soul related documentary-i'll try and wheedle some more info', and let you know if it's anything relevant. Best. Carl.

[kev cane 3,289]

I wont list all names, but thanks to everyone who's taken the time to give my friend some great ideas-he was really appreaciative, and told me to pass on his thanks to you! I've only recently got to know him a bit, and he hasn't actually let on what the project is-he did say he writes freelance for tv, so i'm really curious to know if it's maybe a Soul related documentary-i'll try and wheedle some more info', and let you know if it's anything relevant. Best. Carl.

There is a film Carl that encapsulates the theme he is looking for, Dead Presidents, the score is right in the period you are looking for, Dramatics, Jerry Butler, Curtis Mayfield , Undisputed Truth etc, and is right on based on the black experience serving and returning from Vietnam,spilling their guts over there and returning home to nothing, check it out, its a fantastic and thought provoking experience

 

Kev 

Edited March 26, 2015 by kev cane

[sjclement 363]

There is a film Carl that encapsulates the theme he is looking for, Dead Presidents, the score is right in the period you are looking for, Dramatics, Jerry Butler, Curtis Mayfield , Undisputed Truth etc, and is right on based on the black experience serving and returning from Vietnam,spilling their guts over there and returning home to nothing, check it out, its a fantastic and thought provoking experience

 

Kev 

 

Thanks for the info Kev I'll look forward to watching that at the w/e if the ost is anything to go by it should be good

John

[kev cane 3,289]

Thanks for the info Kev I'll look forward to watching that at the w/e if the ost is anything to go by it should be good

John

Nice one John, let me know what you think, its a film that I go back to time and time again and never tire of, the score is fantastic and really sets the scene for the periods before they go to Nam and when they return

 

Kev

[CARL D 50]

Film rings a bell Kev-i'll mention it to him, and check it out myself. Cheers. Carl.

There is a film Carl that encapsulates the theme he is looking for, Dead Presidents, the score is right in the period you are looking for, Dramatics, Jerry Butler, Curtis Mayfield , Undisputed Truth etc, and is right on based on the black experience serving and returning from Vietnam,spilling their guts over there and returning home to nothing, check it out, its a fantastic and thought provoking experience

 

Kev

[Carl Dixon 293]

This might be a bit early. 'Detroit City Limits'/Ninety eight cents plus tax: