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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.

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    There ya go. Take ya pick......   https://rateyourmusic.com/list/goldwax317/1971__the_top_100_soul_randb_singles/   Ian D 

  • Westender
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    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 Pi

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      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)

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Lots of Marvin, Inner City Blues, Mercy Mercy Me, What's goin'On etc.

 

Paul

Thanks Paul.

  On 26/03/2015 at 13:03, Paul r said:

Lots of Marvin, Inner City Blues, Mercy Mercy Me, What's goin'On etc.

 

Paul

Probably too obvious - Curtis Mayfield, superfly stuff.

Stevie Wonder - where I'm coming from.

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Bill Withers - Harlem and obvious stuff like Curtis' "Move On Up", Marvin "Mercy, Mercy Me"

Ooops, didn't read original post properly, see below

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  On 26/03/2015 at 14:16, Dayo said:

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

Al Green "Let's Stay Together", "tired of Being Alone"Aretha "Rock Steady", Esther Phillips, Gil Scott-Heron, etc

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!

  On 26/03/2015 at 14:29, kev cane said:

Good post, carrying on from the Curtom suggestion, Curtis Mayfields "Superfly" is a great example of the above suggestion

 

Kev

T.S.O.P......Invictus stuff, Funkadelic  :thumbsup:

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Sly and the Family Stone - Family Affair/ There's  a Riot Going On LP

  On 26/03/2015 at 12:58, CARL D said:

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: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wattstax

 

The whole film is on You Tube. The music is interspersed between the documentary stuff:

 

  On 26/03/2015 at 15:41, MBarrett said:

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: https://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

  On 26/03/2015 at 15:08, Ian Dewhirst said:

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

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. 

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.

  On 26/03/2015 at 23:14, CARL D said:

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 

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  On 26/03/2015 at 23:30, kev cane said:

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

  On 27/03/2015 at 06:49, sjclement said:

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

Film rings a bell Kev-i'll mention it to him, and check it out myself. Cheers. Carl.

  On 26/03/2015 at 23:30, kev cane said:

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

This might be a bit early. 'Detroit City Limits'/Ninety eight cents plus tax:

 

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