Harrogatesoul Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 (edited) For many the collecting of soul started with the Stax/Motown/Atlantic labels and artists and obviously graduated (and I don't mean that in a derogatory way) to the many sub-genres albeit deep/northern/R&B etc etc. Our play/faves box is crammed full of the unknown but who's got the Arethas/Otis/Butlers and the Marvins in their box? What tunes are doin' for you from the known and famous soul folk? Absolute killer for me at the moment is this sublime deep offering from Arthur Conley. Deep! Anyone for any more?? Rich Edited October 25, 2007 by harrogatesoul Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Harrogatesoul Posted October 25, 2007 Author Share Posted October 25, 2007 Seens as we've been offline - Anyone For Any More? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Garethx Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 The Arthur Conley above gets my vote as my favourite ever Stax production: a simply awe-inspiring record. I also love the American Studios recording "Put Our Love Together" (the flip of Funky Street) by Arthur, who IMO is criminally underrated in soul circles. It would be nice if someone could post a soundfile of Put Our Love... as it's a truly beautiful piece of soul music. Whenever I'm asked to play records I always like to include tunes by giants of soul music. Two particular faves at the moment are Clarence Carter's "I Can't Leave Your Love Alone" and Sam & Dave's "Everybody's Got To Believe In Somebody", both on Atlantic. Pure soul records made in magical circumstances where everyone involved was extremely talented and at the very top of their collective game. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Billy Freemantle Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 (edited) Love the Arthur Conley. First time I've heard it. Thanks. Post a CD's worth of that type and quality Edited October 25, 2007 by Billy Freemantle Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
ShorterSoul Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Aretha's 'Rough Lover' on Columbia, brill r&b.. cheap as chips too Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Citizen P Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Love the Arthur Conley. First time I've heard it. Thanks. Post a CD's worth of that type and quality Otis Redding-Look at the Girl Sam & Dave-Sais I wasn't Gonna tell nobody Aretha Franklin-Chain of Fools (Classic and Class) Tony Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Harrogatesoul Posted October 25, 2007 Author Share Posted October 25, 2007 Superb choices Gareth and exactly what I was hoping for re. the thread. As you quite rightly point out these artists had supreme talent and the material and production staff available to them produced some classic and memorable sides PLUS ones we all overlook ! Two from the wicked man himself: Wilson Pickett - Search Your Heart (Atlantic) & Down To My Last Heartbreak (Double L) Best Rich Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Garethx Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 (edited) edit. Edited October 27, 2007 by garethx Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest TONY ROUNCE Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 (edited) Superb choices Gareth and exactly what I was hoping for re. the thread. As you quite rightly point out these artists had supreme talent and the material and production staff available to them produced some classic and memorable sides PLUS ones we all overlook ! Two from the wicked man himself: Wilson Pickett - Search Your Heart (Atlantic) & Down To My Last Heartbreak (Double L) Best Rich Let's get a few more shouts up for Pickett: Covering The Same Old Ground Back in Your Arms I'm Not Tired It's All Over Danger Zone Nothing You Can Do People Make The World I'm In Love Three Time Loser Days Gone By - the whole 'In Philadelphia' album, in fact She Said Yes For Better Or Worse Come Home Baby I'm Gonna Cry ...all on Atlantic. Not a lot of dancers in there, I know, but plenty of the greatest soul music ever committed to vinyl. I always think it's a real shame that a lot of the people who come on SS and rave about a record in the context of its current price will just never know how good records like these are, because you can pick most of them up for fivers and tenners.... Edited October 27, 2007 by TONY ROUNCE Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest WPaulVanDyk Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 well so far my one and only dj gig i ever did i played Arthur Conley - Star Review and it's my fav by him also one of my top 10 fav Northern tunes of all time Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sunnysoul Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 well so far my one and only dj gig i ever did i played Arthur Conley - Star Review and it's my fav by him also one of my top 10 fav Northern tunes of all time Yes , and Warren Lee's original version of the tune is equally as good ! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest the dukester Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 ATLANTIC - ARETHA - DONT LET ME LOSE THIS DREAM Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest TONY ROUNCE Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Yes , and Warren Lee's original version of the tune is equally as good ! ...I'd have to say it's better, in fact..... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Bogue Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Let's get a few more shouts up for Pickett: Covering The Same Old Ground Back in Your Arms I'm Not Tired It's All Over Danger Zone Nothing You Can Do People Make The World I'm In Love Three Time Loser Days Gone By - the whole 'In Philadelphia' album, in fact She Said Yes For Better Or Worse Come Home Baby I'm Gonna Cry ...all on Atlantic. Not a lot of dancers in there, I know, but plenty of the greatest soul music ever committed to vinyl. I always think it's a real shame that a lot of the people who come on SS and rave about a record in the context of its current price will just never know how good records like these are, because you can pick most of them up for fivers and tenners.... Too right With 'Come Home Baby', always thought the female vocal overpowered it a bit & just stopped it being a great record. The other side is pretty good too though 'Take A Little Love' A couple more from the wicked pickett ; 'She's Looking Good' every bit as good as Roger Collins's version & has a good b side too in 'We Got To Have Love' 'I Found A True Love' & of course 'Everybody Needs Someone to Love' which has another good b side in 'Nothing You Can Do' . Just noticed you have already mentioned that though so perhaps 'Everybody' was the b side ? As good a version as it is though, i think Solomon Burke's was the best if pitched up slightly. A couple more for the general thread , don't forget Percy Sledge's contributions, 'Baby Help Me' & 'Heart Of A Child' spring to mind Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
bri pinch Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 FEW FROM ME....... ARETHA FRANKLIN - CRY LIKE A BABY - COLUMBIA. OTIS REDDING - DEMONSTRATION - ATCO. PERCY SLEDGE - HEART OF A CHILD - ATLANTIC BEN E KING - NOT NOW (I'LL TELL YOU WHEN) - ATCO. BRI. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simon M Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Peabo Bryson "Smile" Bang/Bullet brilliant !! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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