Winnie :-) Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I love Cory Clover - little girl, Almeta Latimore - these memories Jimmy Cobb - Nobody else can hear Channel 3 - the sweetest thing Otis Clay - you hurt me girl for the last time Just can't speak - Jimmy bo Horn Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Garswood Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 (edited) freddie hughes-send my baby back...gets me every time Edited November 19, 2011 by garswood Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gilly Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Picking out a few lines from a couple of great songs The Four Gents Ive Been Trying when the guy sings the words "so sincerely i wanna love you". Try One Gold Piece when the guy sings the seconed verse "and if i had just one gold piece and happines happiness" it makes me shudder,ive a good mind to catch a plane track him down give him a kiss(maybe) and thank him.As for the Dynamics on Dyna the whole fuckin record is mental Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
NEV Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 (edited) This one really gets the hairs on the back of my neck going https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmEfkV0euu4 Oh and this one aint bad either https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKI-oi4de0E Edited November 19, 2011 by NEV 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve Myers Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Great thread. So many to choose from, and some great choices already. For me I never tire of hearing Four Tops - Baby I need your loving. The bit when Levi sings "when you see me smile" about 1:30 in, you can almost hear the tears in his voice. Another one would be, Color him father - The Winstons. Catch me after a couple of drinks with this one and I'm blubbering, Lol. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dean Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Whilst pondering and thinking of several northern records. I thought I'd post this instead. Not sure how to differentiate 'Blues' and 'Soul', and I'm again guilty of stating the bloody obvious. But . . . .turn off the lights of an evening, play this, look out of a window and try not well up and collapse inside! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Flanny Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 northern SAM WILLIAMS LOVE SLIPPED THROUGH MY FINGERS dosent make the hairs stand up on your neck its burns em off modern crossover MELVIN BROWN LOVE STORMY WEATHER OR FREDDIE SCOTT GIRL I LOVE YOU BOTH NECK AND NECK female in general RHONDA DAVIS LONG WALK OF A SHORT PIER sticks out in my mind male in general DAVID HUDSON MUST I KILL HER the title speaks for itself scary soul literally 1000.s of others but a couple more that springs to mind are the last 30 seconds of Charles Johnson never had a love so good the guy is busting blood vessels never never never never never!!!!!!!!!!! and of course Herman Hitson you cant keep a good man down ESSENTIAL and moving vocals Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
NEV Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Great thread. So many to choose from, and some great choices already. For me I never tire of hearing Four Tops - Baby I need your loving. The bit when Levi sings "when you see me smile" about 1:30 in, you can almost hear the tears in his voice. Another one would be, Color him father - The Winstons. Catch me after a couple of drinks with this one and I'm blubbering, Lol. Good shouts Steve ...Levi left us with some great songs to remember him by ...which reminds me " the flip of "Ask the lonely" and a great contender " where did you go" 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve Myers Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Good shouts Steve ...Levi left us with some great songs to remember him by ...which reminds me " the flip of "Ask the lonely" and a great contender " where did you go" So many great songs from Levi. Awesome voice !!! Check out Don't bring back memories vastly underated track and hardly ever played out ! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
NEV Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 So many great songs from Levi. Awesome voice !!! Check out Don't bring back memories vastly underated track and hardly ever played out ! think it got a real airing up here in the N.east just a few yr back ...amazing thing about the four tops stuff ...always cheap but top notch sounds 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
MrsWoodsrules Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I like that track but most soulful record? it's almost pop. Fair point Bob, it just the opening vocal that grabs me, that's soulful IMO. Aid Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
MrsWoodsrules Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Volumes Ain't gonna give you up. The tortured vocal is fabulous. Aid Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
boba Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 the diversity in this thread of what people consider "most soulful" is interesting Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Thread title asks 'most soulful' . However hairs on back of neck = emotive in my book and I'd go along with Freddie Scott, Sam Cooke and the Levi Stubbs - Just ask the lonely - acapella. Most soulful - Eddie Parker - I'm Gone. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 the diversity in this thread of what people consider "most soulful" is interesting I was thinking the same Bob Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tiggerwoods Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Funny this thread came up today cause I was thinking earlier about Judy Clay singing 'My arms aren't strong enough' ...a killer soulful tune. Check it out - heartwrenchingly good Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Britishbarry Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 How about The Vibrations- Who's gonna help me now . Very soulful Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest biggray1 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Bobby McClure...To Get what you got...Hi 45...soulfully wonderful imo Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
NEV Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I was thinking the same Bob Maybe we should put it on hold and have a referendum on the definition of " soulful" and then when we are agreed ....re-open But imho ...it means different things to different people ...so why not agree to disagree and carry on with this uplifting thread Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
MrsWoodsrules Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Another one I like Blendels Did You Mean. Pure soulful heartache. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest ackers Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Another one I like Blendels Did You Mean. Pure soulful heartache. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest brummiemick Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 First time I heard Cody Black Mr Blue, that was the moment of no return, just the 1st time a record hit me in such an emotional way cant really describe it just did I guess There are so many great records mentioned on this thread and I have tried to listen to as many as possible but i absolutey love this one - and it's yet another that I have never heard! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Val (Chunky) Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Picking out a few lines from a couple of great songs The Four Gents Ive Been Trying when the guy sings the words "so sincerely i wanna love you". I totally understand where you're coming from......killer record Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Maybe we should put it on hold and have a referendum on the definition of " soulful" and then when we are agreed ....re-open But imho ...it means different things to different people ...so why not agree to disagree and carry on with this uplifting thread I agree with you Nev and that is plainly obvious with some of the choices already made. Been listening to Betty Harris all week, could pick several from her that are oh so soulful, the same for Tommy Tate who has had some hammer this week. Betty Harris - What A Sad feeling and I'm Evil Tonight Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve L Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Little Anthony - Hurt So Bad Ronnie Savoy - Loving You Sam Bowie - Think About The Times Four Tops - Ask The Lonely 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
arnie j Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 some superb wrist slashers already mentioned,four tops double sider,just ask the lonely/where did you go,cody blavk-mr blue,and many many more quality contenders ! id like to add to the lists if i may eddie parker-crying clown clyde mcphatter-two lonely people johnny gilliam-roomfull of tears 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
arnie j Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 and this one breaks my fookin heart !!! jason 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulsider Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Walter Jackson - Not You Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulfool Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 My top 3 records of ALL TIME are: Louis Armstrong - "Wonderful World", Otis Redding - "Dock of the Bay" & Aretha Franklin - "Say A Little Prayer" and they just happen to be the most soulful - for me at least Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Alan Bonthrone1 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Lorraine Ellison. Stay with Me. Is Quite Good. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve Edgar Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 These amonst so many rate at the top of the list for me.... Eddie Parker "But If You Must Go" (the 45 version) Smokey 007 "Please Don't make me Cry" Birland Carl Hall "You Don't Know Nothing About Love" Loma Bill Brandon "Rainbow Road" Tower Freddie Hughes "I Just Found Out" Janus Joe Hinton "Don't Tell Her The Truth" ABC Dunhill Tony Owens "Wishing Waiting Hoping" Soulin ...tis so hard picking a most soulful when you're trying to suround yourself with the most soulful music you can find. the true beauty of it all is there is always something new to hear steve Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dean Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Whilst pondering and thinking of several northern records. I thought I'd post this instead. Not sure how to differentiate 'Blues' and 'Soul', and I'm again guilty of stating the bloody obvious. But . . . .turn off the lights of an evening, play this, look out of a window and try not well up and collapse inside! Tried to get to five Soul hairs on the back of the neck - Idris Muhammad (Sakina's vocal) - I'm a Believer (Gospel soul that makes me want to believe in a god) Gayle Harris - Aint Gonna Let It Get Me Down Johnny Copeland - The Invitation (or the flip would do too) Little Milton - Driftin' Drifter and just for the vocal power that goes through you like a neutrino through butter Roy Hamilton - The Panic Is On. Probabaly change my mind tomorrow. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Garethx Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 (edited) edit. Edited November 20, 2011 by garethx Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Garethx Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 One which should definitely be on the list is "I Made It Over", the cruelly neglected flip of Jimmy Robins' "I Can't Please You". An eloquent, dignified and moving performance from one of the great vocalists. To hint at an entire lifetime's humanity and struggle in just three minutes embodies the genius of the finest soul music at the genre's artistic peak. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
MrsWoodsrules Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Okay, this is my last go at this thread & I've had more than my fair share, but I've just got home & I've been thinking about this question all night so here goes Fred Lowrey Can't Get Enough Of My Baby's Love. Bobby Hutton Come See What's Left Of Me Phontics Don't Let Love Get You Down. Jimmy Gildford Don't Let Me Loose. Jack Montgomery Don't Turn Your Back On Me. Aid. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Garethx Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 From household names I would nominate Wilson Pickett's "I've Come A Long Way". Maybe Bobby Womack's best song and a sensational performance from WP and the American Studios musicians right at the top of their collective game. Arthur Conley is an almost criminally under-rated vocalist in my opinion and a few of his performances are spookily soulful. On "Otis, Sleep On" he captures a level of pathos which is practically super-human. The Soul Children's "Move Over" is a staggeringly soulful record where the interplay of the two male leads never fails to take the breath away. Add a great Hayes-Porter song and the perfect Stax backing track and you have a record which is hard to beat. The Masqueraders Amercian Studios recordings are near the pinnacle too. "I'm Just An Average Guy", "Let's Face Facts", "Please take Me Back", "This Heart Is Haunted" are all simply magnificent performances. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest brummiemick Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 (edited) "You've got me dangling on a string" Chairmen of the Board Must be one of the most emotion filled songs ever! Just listened to it and the memories of my adolescence came flooding back! The lyrics are angst personified.... You've got me dangling on a string Please don't let me drop My life will surely stop 'Cause I'm trapped in a dream of needing you so My heart's in a noose and I can't break loose I'm not half the man that I used to be, and I'll admit it Your love has become a habit to me, and I can't quit it Won't you take this half a man and make this man whole again? You've got me dangling on a string Please don't let me drop 'Cause you're everything I've got 'Cause I'm trapped in a dream of needing you so The feeling is strong and I can't let go Every time I phone, your number's changed or disconnected You have made my life a book of games--I feel so rejected Girl, you've got the best of me, now come and take the rest of me You've got me dangling on a string Please don't let me drop You're everything I've got 'Cause I'm trapped in a dream of needing you so My heart's in a noose and I can't break loose Girl, my nights are so lonely Ooh, I'm needing you only I only drink enough from your loving cup to keep me thirsty Girl my need for you is oh so strong until it hurts me You've got me dangling on a string Please don't let me drop You're everything I've got 'Cause I'm trapped in a dream of needing you so The feeling is strong and I can't let go You've got me dangling on a string... Edited November 20, 2011 by brummiemick Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Theresa Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 The late great Sam Cooke - Pilgrim Of Sorrow Enough said https://www.youtube.c...e&v=8e69gCpD4KA Hey up Irish, how's you lad? I'll see your Pilgrim Of Sorrow, and raise you a Jesus Wash Away My Troubles Pure, soaring, mournful gospel genius. Some amazingly sad soulful ballads already posted, so I was trying to think of some on a more uplifting and/or danceable soulful tip. I'd have to go for JP Robinson, Our Day Is Here. Sad & happy at the same time, the vocal really tugs at my heartstrings. Or maybe Donny Hathaway, Love Love Love. Tee 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
boba Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 "You've got me dangling on a string" Chairmen of the Board Must be one of the most emotion filled songs ever! Just listened to it and the memories of my adolescence came flooding back! The lyrics are angst personified.... You've got me dangling on a string Please don't let me drop My life will surely stop 'Cause I'm trapped in a dream of needing you so My heart's in a noose and I can't break loose I'm not half the man that I used to be, and I'll admit it Your love has become a habit to me, and I can't quit it Won't you take this half a man and make this man whole again? You've got me dangling on a string Please don't let me drop 'Cause you're everything I've got 'Cause I'm trapped in a dream of needing you so The feeling is strong and I can't let go Every time I phone, your number's changed or disconnected You have made my life a book of games--I feel so rejected Girl, you've got the best of me, now come and take the rest of me You've got me dangling on a string Please don't let me drop You're everything I've got 'Cause I'm trapped in a dream of needing you so My heart's in a noose and I can't break loose Girl, my nights are so lonely Ooh, I'm needing you only I only drink enough from your loving cup to keep me thirsty Girl my need for you is oh so strong until it hurts me You've got me dangling on a string Please don't let me drop You're everything I've got 'Cause I'm trapped in a dream of needing you so The feeling is strong and I can't let go You've got me dangling on a string... have you seen the ridiculous exploito video for this song? doesn't make it seem powerful. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gilly Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Seconed Hand Happiness Jimmy Conwell Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest cenco Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 two of the best for me fantastic..... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Irish Spinner Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 (edited) Hey up Irish, how's you lad? I'll see your Pilgrim Of Sorrow, and raise you a Jesus Wash Away My Troubles Pure, soaring, mournful gospel genius. I am keeping very well thanks Theresa and hope you are to. Well i have called ya . Opps nice hand i think you had that Ace up your sleeve all a long lol . Edited November 20, 2011 by Irish Spinner 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gilly Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 two of the best for me fantastic..... That Young Mods is...........mental.love to you both,in fact when i hear that i love everybody in the world,especialy my Nic 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest cenco Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 That Young Mods is...........mental.love to you both,in fact when i hear that i love everybody in the world,especialy my Nic Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 (edited) The Carltons I'm A Man Argo The Vals Too Late Ascot The Mighty Marvelows I'm Without A Girl ABC Entertainers IV My Garden Of Eden Dore Bobby Bland Share Your Love With Me Duke Dave Edited November 20, 2011 by Louise Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tomangoes Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Minnie Ripperton - loving you Even better because it was a commercial success, as it spread the word of how soul can get right under your skin. Purely for voice alone, Linda Jones, as mentioned several times, has to be the best example of a soulful singer. Sad to think none of these two ladies are here to accept to applause. Ed Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Marky Tee Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Sissie Houston, Don't come running to me, the voice, the lyrics, the soaring backing vocals and those horns............... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest SteveSnow Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Freddie Scott - Mr Heartache.... still does it for me everytime Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Daz Mc Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Ray Pollard "The Drifter" Ooooo!! now that is soul, full on emotion and sung like the mans life was actually torn to bits at some point. Love this tune Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest brummiemick Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 have you seen the ridiculous exploito video for this song? doesn't make it seem powerful. No I haven't when was that ? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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