CARL D 50 Posted March 26, 2015 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul r 236 Posted March 26, 2015 Lots of Marvin, Inner City Blues, Mercy Mercy Me, What's goin'On etc. Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CARL D 50 Posted March 26, 2015 Thanks Paul.Lots of Marvin, Inner City Blues, Mercy Mercy Me, What's goin'On etc. Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeHinNewJersey 70 Posted March 26, 2015 You might find this useful. http://rateyourmusic.com/list/goldwax317/1971__the_top_100_soul_randb_singles/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CARL D 50 Posted March 26, 2015 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/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoulBoyRecords 118 Posted March 26, 2015 how about this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
50 Shades 70 Posted March 26, 2015 (edited) Probably too obvious - Curtis Mayfield, superfly stuff. Stevie Wonder - where I'm coming from. Edited March 26, 2015 by 50 Shades Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Russ29 9 Posted March 26, 2015 Bill Withers - Harlem and obvious stuff like Curtis' "Move On Up", Marvin "Mercy, Mercy Me" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dayo 214 Posted March 26, 2015 Do a search for Blaxploitation CDs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kev cane 3,293 Posted March 26, 2015 (edited) Ooops, didn't read original post properly, see below Edited March 26, 2015 by kev cane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kev cane 3,293 Posted March 26, 2015 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Lofthouse 975 Posted March 26, 2015 (edited) . Edited March 26, 2015 by Mike Lofthouse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daved 675 Posted March 26, 2015 Al Green "Let's Stay Together", "tired of Being Alone"Aretha "Rock Steady", Esther Phillips, Gil Scott-Heron, etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CARL D 50 Posted March 26, 2015 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Dewhirst 3,037 Posted March 26, 2015 There ya go. Take ya pick...... http://rateyourmusic.com/list/goldwax317/1971__the_top_100_soul_randb_singles/ Ian D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Lane 3,164 Posted March 26, 2015 (edited) T.S.O.P......Invictus stuff, Funkadelic Edited March 26, 2015 by Steve Lane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maslar 1,595 Posted March 26, 2015 Sly and the Family Stone - Family Affair/ There's a Riot Going On LP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MBarrett 1,250 Posted March 26, 2015 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: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kev cane 3,293 Posted March 26, 2015 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stateside 644 Posted March 26, 2015 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westender 237 Posted March 26, 2015 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjclement 364 Posted March 26, 2015 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) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CARL D 50 Posted March 26, 2015 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kev cane 3,293 Posted March 26, 2015 (edited) 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjclement 364 Posted March 27, 2015 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kev cane 3,293 Posted March 27, 2015 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CARL D 50 Posted March 27, 2015 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl Dixon 293 Posted March 30, 2015 This might be a bit early. 'Detroit City Limits'/Ninety eight cents plus tax: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
