Soul and R & B of the 60's

[Emrock]

Re: Soul music and RnB

Marvin Gaye What's Going On? Let's Get it On

Marvin invented modern R and B with these two albums. When he went to Barry Gordy with the idea for Let's Get it On, he had originally titled it "Sanctified Pussy." Gordy wasn't wild about the title and told Marvin in no uncertain terms that Motown would not be releasing any records titled "Sanctified Pussy." If you listen to the fade out, Marvin is singing, "I want to get sancitfied." The only remainder of the original lyrics.

 

[Hepcat]

Re: Soul music and RnB

Yes! Here's a great album by a soul band that's often overlooked when lists of great soul artists are compiled:



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[Flower]

Re: Soul music and RnB

Solomon Burke is still amazing .. we saw him three years ago and it was one of the best shows that I've ever attended.

 

[Hepcat]

Re: Soul music and RnB

I'll second Solomon Burke!



James Brown, Otis Redding, Ben E. King and Marvin Gaye are some of my other favourites.

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[troggy]

Re: Soul music and RnB

Solomon Burke ( he wrote and did Proud Mary 1st)

"Proud Mary" was written by John Fogerty and first recorded by CCR.

 

[troggy]

Re: Soul music and RnB

I think Tina Turner hit her peak when she left her loser of a husband and went solo. I'm not sure if what she recorded on her own is "Soul" music but it puts anything her and Ike recorded in the shade as far as I'm concerned.

Her stuff with Ike is MUCH better than her 80's hits. In fact, it's not even close.

 

[Flower]

Re: Soul music and RnB



Irma Thomas is one of my all time favourite performers .. I can't count the number of times, I've seen her live.

 

[Foxhound]

Re: Soul music and RnB

James Brown is not only soul brother #1, he's the godfather of soul!

 

[Mr. Shadow]

 

[Foxhound]

Re: Soul music and RnB

Her stuff with Ike is MUCH better than her 80's hits. In fact, it's not even close.

I agree. Say what you will about Ike Turner otherwise, but he was a very well respected rhythm & blues artist by his peers long before he hooked up with Tina.