Guest thebigvegetation Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 hello,as a soul afficionados i am,, i have my best soul albums (mid, late 70s)(20 best) :angelo bond - bondagechain reaction - indetded to yougeorge & gwen mccrae - togethergene page - hot citymajor harris - my wayharold melvin - wake up everybodyo'jays - ship ahoymorning noon night - s/ttom brock - i love you morejohnny bristol - hang on itace spectrum - inner sprectrumcurtis mayfield - curtisnatural four - s/tprince mitchell philipp - make it goodmichael orr - spread lovebobby wilson - i'll be your rainbowlenny williams - choosing youprinces of love - mirageronn matloclk - love citylamont dozier - out here own and yours ?? i think it's half to know your taste and half for discover some albums i/we can miss ....i dont find any post similar in forum (via search) & sorry for my bad english ...
Sunnysoul Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Great if those are your personal choices but there'll be a tsunami of people insisting that Sam Dees' "Show Must Go On" would have to be in any such list, from an objective and critical point of view anyway ! 3
Popular Post Kev Cane Posted October 1, 2015 Popular Post Posted October 1, 2015 Don Covay-Super DudeSam Dees-Show Must Go OnLou Courtney-I,m In Need Of LoveNotations-NotationsNatural Four-Natural FourMajor Harris-JealousyShirley Brown-BlessedMarvin Gaye-Whats Going OnJimmy Lewis-Totally InvolvedGreg Perry-One for the roadBobby Womack-(All of them)Dells-Sweet as funk can beDells-Mighty Mighty DellsDramatics-Dramatically YoursMillie Jackson-Lovingly YoursBill Brandon-Bill Brandon9th Creation-Reaching for the topRalph Graham-DifferentlyPhillip Mitchell-Make it goodOjay's-Family ReunionKev 4
Jaco Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Don Covay-Super DudeSam Dees-Show Must Go OnLou Courtney-I,m In Need Of LoveNotations-NotationsNatural Four-Natural FourMajor Harris-JealousyShirley Brown-BlessedMarvin Gaye-Whats Going OnJimmy Lewis-Totally InvolvedGreg Perry-One for the roadBobby Womack-(All of them)Dells-Sweet as funk can beDells-Mighty Mighty DellsDramatics-Dramatically YoursMillie Jackson-Lovingly YoursBill Brandon-Bill Brandon9th Creation-Reaching for the topRalph Graham-DifferentlyPhillip Mitchell-Make it goodOjay's-Family ReunionKevI knew you'd be in there Kev! Class as always.So where's Caught Up and Still Caught Up? Genesis and Friction? Black Bach?Good topic. 1
Kev Cane Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 I knew you'd be in there Kev! Class as always.So where's Caught Up and Still Caught Up? Genesis and Friction? Black Bach?Good topic.Ooops, to be honest Mike, Peddlin Music would have been my first Lamont choice and possibly Finders Keepers for The Soul Children, just been upstairs to record room and for that period a top 20 can't do it justice such is the stuff you have to leave outKev 2
Peter99 Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Great if those are your personal choices but there'll be a tsunami of people insisting that Sam Dees' "Show Must Go On" would have to be in any such list, from an objective and critical point of view anyway !
Popular Post Daved Posted October 1, 2015 Popular Post Posted October 1, 2015 Stevie Wonder – InnervisionsMarvin Gaye – Let’s Get It OnWillie Hutch – Ode To My LadyBobby Womack –Facts of LifeLuther – This Close To YouAlice Clark – Alice ClarkSandra Wright – Wounded WomanChapter 8 – Chapter 8Curtis Mayfield – Super FlyLamont Dozier – Out Here on my OwnStevie Wonder – Songs in the Key of LifeLeroy Hutson – HutsonMarlena Shaw – Sweet BeginningsAl Wilson – La La Peace SongBobby Thurston – Sweetest Piece of the PieRandy Brown – Welcome To My RoomJackie Wilson – Beautiful DayJean Carn – Jean Carn / When I Find You LoveMarvin Gaye – I Want YouDonny Hathaway – Extensions of a Man 1 3
Tim Richmond Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 A few classics, not already mentioned-Irma Thomas - In Between TearsDoris Duke - A Legend In Her Own TimeSandra Phillips - Too Many people In One BedBette Williams - He Took My HandLoleatta Holloway - Cry To MeEsther Phillips - Performance & Black Eyed BluesLeRoy Hutson - HutsonLee Moses - Time And PlaceCurtis Mayfield - Give Get Take & HaveBobby Bland - The California AlbumShirley Brown - Woman To WomanPeabo Bryson - Reaching For The SkyAretha Franklin - Almighty FireLinda Jones - Let It Be MeMerry Clayton - Emotion (1980, but who cares) Tim. 3
Ncfc Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Reckon Charles Drains lp is so underrated. Bobby Wilson's Buddah lp also.
Mark S Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 For me Parliament - Mothership connection , Masterpiece - The Temptations and arguably the best album by anybody ever Curtis Mayfield - There's no place like America today . 1
Philippe Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 (edited) I have to confess : I collect only LP's so here is my "desert island" list :Bobby Womack - CommunicationMarvin Gaye - What's Going OnShirley Brown - Same (Arista LP)John Edwards - Same (Aware LP)Loleatta Holloway - Cry To MeLou Courtney - I'm In Need Of LoveSandra Wrifgt - Wounded WomanCurtis Mayfield - Curtis/ Live !Ann Sexton - Loving You, Loving MeAnn Peebles - Straight From The HeartGwen McCrae - Something So RightDoris Duke - I'm A LooserSoul Children - FrictionKing Hannibal - TruthLittle Beaver - Party DownGeater Davis - Sweet Woman's LoveLarry Saunders - StrangerAl Green - Let's Stay TogetherMinnie Riperton - Perfect AngelWilson Pickett - In The Pocket Edited October 3, 2015 by Philippe 3
soultronic Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 SOME SUPERB SOUL MUSIC THERE . MARVIN GAYE - I WANT YOU IS THE ONE FOR ME . EVERYTHING ABOUT IT FROM THE ARTWORK TO THE PERSONEL INVOLVED AND OF COURSE THE WONDERFUL SONGS . SUBLIME. 2
Jaco Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Ooops, to be honest Mike, Peddlin Music would have been my first Lamont choice and possibly Finders Keepers for The Soul Children, just been upstairs to record room and for that period a top 20 can't do it justice such is the stuff you have to leave outKevI might give you "Peddling" over "Black Bach", Kev, but "Friction" is probably my all time favourite album, or at least on a par with "Caught Up".But this could easily run to a top 200, never mind a top 20.Hope you're well Kev - might need another CD swap soon.
Kev Cane Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 I might give you "Peddling" over "Black Bach", Kev, but "Friction" is probably my all time favourite album, or at least on a par with "Caught Up".But this could easily run to a top 200, never mind a top 20.Hope you're well Kev - might need another CD swap soon.Tough call on the Soul Children Mike, "Midnight Sunshine" versus "Whats Happening Baby" to be honest, its a toss up of the coin, I can't live without either, CD swap, you betKev
Still Diggin Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 Everything mentioned above is a sheer delight. One LP I would like to recommend for those that have not spun it for a while, or have not checked it out is Benny Johnsons ' 'Visions of paradise'. For an album to come from nowhere, with little production pedigree, it really is a pleasure to play all the way through. Top class musicianship. Possibly a bit deep and moody for some, but that's my bag.Andy 2
Guest thebigvegetation Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 .... yêp thx for sam dees. after listen it , fo'sure it lll be in my wanted list !Superfly i prefer the version by Young Holt Unlimited 'plays super fly' ....
Popular Post piitu Posted October 2, 2015 Popular Post Posted October 2, 2015 Modulations-it's rough out thereNatural four-heaven right here on earth These two are great and not mentioned earlier. Deffo in my top 20 list. 4
Popular Post Tricky Posted October 2, 2015 Popular Post Posted October 2, 2015 Too early to venture into record room.I will add these Divas plus one.Tommie Young - Do you still feel the same way.Debbie Taylor - Comin down on you.JJ Barnes - Born Again. Tricky 4
Twoshoes Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 (edited) Doris Duke I'm A loserDoris Duke Legend in her Own TimeSam Dees Show Must go OnMarvin Gaye What's Goin OnSoul Children FrictionKool and the Gang Wild and PeacefulIssac Hayes Hot Buttered SoulBobby Womack UnderstandingBobby Womack Facts of LifeO'Jays Ship AhoyMillie Jackson Caught up / Still Caught UpEsther Phillips From a Whisper to a ScreamOhio Players Fire Edited October 5, 2015 by Twoshoes same title ,meant to be I'm a Loser album 1 1
Daved Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 Others I forgot to include are:Leon Ware - Musical MassageDonna McGhee - Make It Last ForeverMichael Jackson - Off The Wall 1
Popular Post Kptownie Posted October 2, 2015 Popular Post Posted October 2, 2015 (edited) some great selections. Some usual suspects, but equally some very personal choices. A big yes to Sam Dees, Marvin's Whats going on, Alice Clark, Bobby Womack, Sandra Wright- superb voice. Dells Mighty MightyDells . I would add Dells V Dramatics LP, Paul Kelly- Hooked Hogtied, Jeferee Mr Fix it, RB Hudmon- Closer to you, Terry Calier- Fire on Ice, Chuck Cissell- Just for You, Major Harris- My Way, and Ashford & Simpson most albums, but Gimme something Real my favourite, the extended I'd know you Anywhere, with Nick Ashford's silky spoken/ softly sung intro is just sublime, absolute quality.. Senior moment must write down lists. Forgot show love for Bobby Wilson and add Greg Perry One for the Road, and one of the best imo. Lou courtney I'm in need of Love KTF.. Edited October 3, 2015 by kptownie addition 1 3
Psychedelic Soul Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 Some of my favouritesBlack Bach - Lamont Dozier |( my all time fav album)Caught Up - Millie JacksonMothership Connection - ParliamentIn Tune - Willie HutchCurtis - Curtis MayfieldWhat's Going On - Marvin GayeThe Bitch Is Black - Yvonne FairHarvest For The World - Isley BrothersEargasm - Johnnie TaylorGenesis - The Soul Children 1
Popular Post Louise Posted October 2, 2015 Popular Post Posted October 2, 2015 Sidney Joe Qualls I Enjoy Loving You DakarSolid Gold Review Love's Traffic CastanetEddie Holman A Night To Remember SalsoulAl Wilson La La Peace Song Rocky RoadThe Directions Same BrunswickThe Lovelites With Love From The Lovelites UniChuck Jackson Teardrops Keep Fallin' On My Heart VIPBrothers Unlimited Who's For The Young CapitolWilson Williams Up The Downstairs ABCMargie Joseph Phase II VoltAnthony White Could It Be Magic PIRThe Dynamics What A Shame Black GoldBand Of Thieves Same OvationDave 4
dean jj Posted October 3, 2015 Posted October 3, 2015 Don Covay-Super DudeSam Dees-Show Must Go OnLou Courtney-I,m In Need Of LoveNotations-NotationsNatural Four-Natural FourMajor Harris-JealousyShirley Brown-BlessedMarvin Gaye-Whats Going OnJimmy Lewis-Totally InvolvedGreg Perry-One for the roadBobby Womack-(All of them)Dells-Sweet as funk can beDells-Mighty Mighty DellsDramatics-Dramatically YoursMillie Jackson-Lovingly YoursBill Brandon-Bill Brandon9th Creation-Reaching for the topRalph Graham-DifferentlyPhillip Mitchell-Make it goodOjay's-Family ReunionKevCan I add J. R. Bailey, The Soul Children, Larry Saunders, and Randy Brown?dean 2
Kev Cane Posted October 3, 2015 Posted October 3, 2015 Can I add J. R. Bailey, The Soul Children, Larry Saunders, and Randy Brown?deanBe my guest DeanKev
soultronic Posted October 3, 2015 Posted October 3, 2015 some great selections. Some usual suspects, but equally some very personal choices. A big yes to Sam Dees, Marvin's Whats going on, Alice Clark, Bobby Womack, Sandra Wright- superb voice. Dells Mighty MightyDells . I would add Dells V Dramatics LP, Paul Kelly- Hooked Hogtied, Jeferee Mr Fix it, RB Hudmon- Closer to you, Terry Calier- Fire on Ice, Chuck Cissell- Just for You, Major Harris- My Way, and Ashford & Simpson most albums, but Gimme something Real my favourite, the extended I'd know you Anywhere, with Nick Ashford's silky spoken/ softly sung intro is just sublime, absolute quality.. Senior moment must write down lists. Forgot show love for Bobby Wilson and add Greg Perry One for the Road, and one of the best imo. Lou courtney I'm in need of Love KTF.. yep , love the Ashford and simpson - anywhere should be played out a lot more.shorty
Guest Polyvelts Posted October 3, 2015 Posted October 3, 2015 SOME SUPERB SOUL MUSIC THERE . MARVIN GAYE - I WANT YOU IS THE ONE FOR ME . EVERYTHING ABOUT IT FROM THE ARTWORK TO THE PERSONEL INVOLVED AND OF COURSE THE WONDERFUL SONGS . SUBLIME.I totally agree, has to be the most perfect and complete album ever made. INCREDIBLE !!
Guest Polyvelts Posted October 3, 2015 Posted October 3, 2015 Not forgetting 'I wanna be selfish' Ashford & Simpson too.
soultronic Posted October 3, 2015 Posted October 3, 2015 yes . never saw marvin live . but went to the band on the wall in Manchester earlier this year to see leon ware . don't generally do hero worship but this guy is just something else would love to have been a fly on the wall for the making of I want you with those two in the studio.
Westender Posted October 3, 2015 Posted October 3, 2015 Aretha made a string of great albums in the 70's - Spirit in the dark and Young, gifted and black are superb.Most of Womack's 70's output is top class.Latimore's first 4 albums are very high quality.What about the Temptations 70's output? All directions is a standout.Staple Singers Be what you are and City in the sky are terrific.Others worth consideration - Don Covay Super dude, Johnnie Taylor Tailored in silk, James Brown The Payback, Maze's first 2 albums, Wilson Pickett Pickett in the pocket, Margie Jospeh Makes a new impression, Donny Hathaway Extensions of a man, Bobby Bland Dreamer, Al Green Living for you, Tower of Power Back to Oakland, Curtis Mayfield Never say you cant survive, DJ Rogers Love life and music, Isley Bros 3+3, Candi Staton Self titled and Stand by your man.....and many more.It's when you think back to this time that you realise what a glorious treasure trove of music was left for us. We were spoilt by the quantity and quality. 3
dean jj Posted October 4, 2015 Posted October 4, 2015 I'm also saying yes to Aretha, Sandra Wright, and Candi Staton and I'm raising with a whole heap of Stang product...Linda Jones, Whatnauts, Moments, and the rarer ones.dean 1
Guest Dirk Tiggler Posted October 4, 2015 Posted October 4, 2015 Some lovely pieces of work mentioned. My additions would be the Isley Brothers 'giving it back' and 3+3 Ade
Soul Shrews Posted October 4, 2015 Posted October 4, 2015 (edited) Benny Johnson "Visions Of Paradise " (Today) although it does have one of the worst covers/sleeves ever Cheers Paul Edited October 4, 2015 by soul shrews 1
Scotters Posted October 4, 2015 Posted October 4, 2015 (edited) Brilliant lp's listed so far + Gloria Scott's one and only lp still does it for me. Also like to add Bobby Patterson -It's just a matter of time..so many great tracks. Edited October 4, 2015 by 71 Steve 1
Guest closedms Posted October 4, 2015 Posted October 4, 2015 Quite a few of my favourites already mentioned ie; Sam Dees, Greg Perry, Doris Duke's I'm A Loser, so here's some others I don't think have been mentioned.Don't Burn Me - Paul KellyAnacostia - AnacostiaI Just Can't Help Myself - Terry CallierRight There - Lamont DozierBingo - WhispersDrama V - DramaticsCheck Out Your Mind - ImpressionsTrammps - TrammpsSpice Of Life - Jerry ButlerSpinners - SpinnersNo Way Back - DellsThe Magic Of The Blue - Blue MagicEnd Of A Rainbow - Patti AustinCrown Heights Affair - Crown Heights AffairLet Me Live In Your Life - Ben E KingSuper Taylor - Johnnie TaylorOccasional Rain - Terry CallierThe First Time We Met - IndependentsHarold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Harold Melvin & The Blue NotesJoy Ride - Dramatics
Johndelve Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 A few classics, not already mentioned-Irma Thomas - In Between TearsDoris Duke - A Legend In Her Own TimeSandra Phillips - Too Many people In One BedBette Williams - He Took My HandLoleatta Holloway - Cry To MeEsther Phillips - Performance & Black Eyed BluesLeRoy Hutson - HutsonLee Moses - Time And PlaceCurtis Mayfield - Give Get Take & HaveBobby Bland - The California AlbumShirley Brown - Woman To WomanPeabo Bryson - Reaching For The SkyAretha Franklin - Almighty FireLinda Jones - Let It Be MeMerry Clayton - Emotion (1980, but who cares) Tim.Bette Williams " He took my hand" is an album ? Surely not...?
Mark S Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 Going to be a bit naughty and say Ian Levine compiled Solid soul sensations just because it was released in the seventies .Just by way of redemption Billy Paul -War of the gods and the Montclairs Dreaming out of season .
Philippe Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) Stupid me ! I forgot Ollie Nightingale "Sweet Surrender" Edited October 5, 2015 by Philippe 1
soulski Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 many as above but these are the ones i bought at the time , played to death and have kept me company for all my lifepleasure - ohio playerscosmic slop - funkadelicstanding on the verge of getting it on - funkadelicspinnerswhat's going on - marvin gayelet's get it on - marvin gayetrouble man - marvin gayethere's a riot going on - sly and the family stonemusic of my mind - stevie wondersyreetaunderstanding - bobby womackdells vs dramaticsdramatics - whatcha see is whatcha getjohnnie taylor - super taylorjames brown - the paybackaretha franklin - young gifted and blackmotown memories ( compiliation, may not count )
Stateside Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 I would say that the 70's was possibly one of the best eras for albums, where artists were given licence to experiment rather than just a collection of singles. Love some of the choices above especially Anthony White, Lamont Dozier, Marvin Gaye.Here are some of my favesOriginals - California SunsetCharles Drain - DependableRamsey Lewis - Tequilla MockingbirdEWF - That's the way of the worldEmotions - FlowersRufus - RufusizedBobby Womack - Safety ZoneJoe Simon - Drowning in a sea of loveHolland Dozier - Love & BeautyEloise Laws - Ain't it goodDanny Woods - AriesTeddy Pendergrass - SameThelma Houston - SameThelma Jones - SameRevelation - SameDionne Warwick - Just being myselfVoices of East Harlem - SameGloria Barnes - UptownReflections - Love on deliveryOhio Players - HoneyDeeDee Sharp - Happy bout the whole thingEnough already Kev 1
Tolbert Posted October 7, 2015 Posted October 7, 2015 Many fantastic albums mentioned above!I would add Both Milton Wright Lp's: Spaced and Friends and BuddiesJoe Bataan: Afrophilipino 1
Guest Johnny One Trout Posted October 7, 2015 Posted October 7, 2015 No mention of Smoke - Risin' (J-Bridge LP) ? superb album from start to finish IMVFHO
Popular Post Sutty Posted October 7, 2015 Popular Post Posted October 7, 2015 There's a LOT isn't there! i've only included albums I would put on from start to finish and would be lost without them, no 1 or 2 trackers and very little if no filler for me...both Dyson's Faces LP's (well one and a half albums really)Mike James Kirkland 'hang on in there'Gil Scott-Heron 'pieces of a man' and 'winter in America'Temptations 'sky's the limit'Sly & The Family Stone 'there's a riot goin' on'Spaceark 'spaceark is' (2nd album)Gloria Scott 'what am i gonna do'RAMP 'come into knowledge'Smokey Robinson & The Miracles 'what love has joined together'Shuggie Otis 'inspiration information'Curtis Mayfield 'curtis' / 'curtis live' / 'roots' / 'superfly'James Mason 'rhythm of life'Jon Lucien - the 3 RCA albumsAl Johnson 'peaceful'Willie Hutch 'ode to my lady'Isaac Hayes 'black moses'Leroy Hutson I and IIDonny Hathaway 'extension of a man'Marvin Gaye 'whats going on' and 'let's get it on'Garland Green 'jealous kind of fella'Ted Coleman Band 'taking care of business'Lou Courtney 'i'm in need of love'Terry Callier 'what color is love'James Brown 'the payback'Roy Ayers 'he's coming'cheers Sutty 5
soultronic Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 There's a LOT isn't there! i've only included albums I would put on from start to finish and would be lost without them, no 1 or 2 trackers and very little if no filler for me...both Dyson's Faces LP's (well one and a half albums really)Mike James Kirkland 'hang on in there'Gil Scott-Heron 'pieces of a man' and 'winter in America'Temptations 'sky's the limit'Sly & The Family Stone 'there's a riot goin' on'Spaceark 'spaceark is' (2nd album)Gloria Scott 'what am i gonna do'RAMP 'come into knowledge'Smokey Robinson & The Miracles 'what love has joined together'Shuggie Otis 'inspiration information'Curtis Mayfield 'curtis' / 'curtis live' / 'roots' / 'superfly'James Mason 'rhythm of life'Jon Lucien - the 3 RCA albumsAl Johnson 'peaceful'Willie Hutch 'ode to my lady'Isaac Hayes 'black moses'Leroy Hutson I and IIDonny Hathaway 'extension of a man'Marvin Gaye 'whats going on' and 'let's get it on'Garland Green 'jealous kind of fella'Ted Coleman Band 'taking care of business'Lou Courtney 'i'm in need of love'Terry Callier 'what color is love'James Brown 'the payback'Roy Ayers 'he's coming'cheers SuttyLOVE THAT AL JOHNSON PEACEFUL. DONT KNOW THE SPACEARK. WILL LOOK OUT FOR THATSHORTY
deepgroovesounds Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 Many good sounds listed above, but I would add a vote for George Smallwood & Marsh Mellow Band, "Just 4 You"
Soul Shrews Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Blimey no mention of Gwen McCrae or Candi Staton yet ?Cheers Paul
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