Always source of interest for me, I often try to pin down the records that would have formed the models for most black music of the 60's, you have to limit it to sone extent, 70's to follow perhaps. 

I used rhythm and blues in the most general terms, records aimed at or created by black Americans. Be they funk, soul, R&B, gospel ect. Anything goes here.

I'll start with a few I'd suggest as crucial to the development of black music, although pretty obvious, there must be loads more to go at. Be great to have you top 5's, year would be nice too. 😁

 

Wilson pickett- midnight hour - stax studios 1965

Fontella bass- rescue me-  chess 1965 

Bobby parker - watch your step- V tone Washington 1961

Friends of distinction - grazing in the grass- RCA 1969

Temptation - I know I'm loosing you - Motown 1966

 

 

 

 

Edited July 19, 2024Jul 19 by Geeselad

11 hours ago, Roburt said:

I've posted too much on this thread already ... BUT just have to add that I can't believe there's been so many posts on here AND YET no mention yet of OTIS REDDING and his records.

Otis was a big factor in southern soul catching on with UK fans in 1963/64.

You can never post too much pal, your insight is always incredible 

On 20/07/2024 at 17:12, Geeselad said:

Worldwide, the Most influential in not just soul but  any genre. bobby parker was influential in terms of rock as well as the development of black music 

what about Bo Diddley and Chuck Berry 

Some key players from New Orleans had a huge influence on the cities output and Soul music overall. Eddie Bo, alan Toussaint.