Paul-s Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Not sure if thats a good term for it but hey, it does it for me. I seem to have loads of records that have lyrics that talk about the social/political environment of the late 60's/70's. Listening to them now, it makes me realise how little the world has really progressed! For example: ANTONIO CASTRO - Welfare LEROY CLOFER - Mr Big Man GHETTO KITTY - Stand Up And Be Counted FOUR MONITORS - Dark Side Of The Ghetto JOHNNY KING & FATBACK - Peace, Love, Not War WALLY COCO - Message To Society FRANKIE STATON - Speckled Rainbow Love BETHEA THE MASKMAN - Ghetto Love SOUL INJECTIONS - Stay Of The Moon ESSENCE - Black Reflections I would be really interested in other examples from the collectors out there? And what name do you give to this genre of music..? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Md Records Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Do "kenny Smith" & "Troy Keyes" qualify for this genre? Des Parker Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest sadsam Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Not sure if thats a good term for it but hey, it does it for me. I seem to have loads of records that have lyrics that talk about the social/political environment of the late 60's/70's. Listening to them now, it makes me realise how little the world has really progressed! For example: ANTONIO CASTRO - Welfare LEROY CLOFER - Mr Big Man GHETTO KITTY - Stand Up And Be Counted FOUR MONITORS - Dark Side Of The Ghetto JOHNNY KING & FATBACK - Peace, Love, Not War WALLY COCO - Message To Society FRANKIE STATON - Speckled Rainbow Love BETHEA THE MASKMAN - Ghetto Love SOUL INJECTIONS - Stay Of The Moon ESSENCE - Black Reflections I would be really interested in other examples from the collectors out there? And what name do you give to this genre of music..? How about TALKING ABOUT POOR FOLKS LORD WHAT'S HAPPINING TO YOUR PEOPLE BLACK POWER MORE LOVE (that's what we need) HOW ABOUT NAME OF GENRE (moaning) just kidding before i get hate male --- SAM Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Baz Atkinson Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Do "kenny Smith" & "Troy Keyes" qualify for this genre? Des Parker ABSOLUTELY SOMEONE POST KENNY SMITH FORGOT HOW GOOD THAT RECORD IS,GOT ONE SOMEWHERE I THINK !!! BAZ A Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Baz Atkinson Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 How about TALKING ABOUT POOR FOLKS LORD WHAT'S HAPPINING TO YOUR PEOPLE BLACK POWER MORE LOVE (that's what we need) HOW ABOUT NAME OF GENRE (moaning) just kidding before i get hate male --- SAM GEHTTO SOUL MMMMMMMM THERES ANOTHER ONE TO MULL OVER LOL Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Suzannek Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Two that I particularly love are: The Exits - Another Sun Down in Watts Bring the Boys Home Freda Payne. Suz x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest sadsam Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Two that I particularly love are: The Exits - Another Sun Down in Watts Bring the Boys Home Freda Payne. Suz x Love the Exits to, please Santa, listen to me. SAM Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Paul-s Posted December 5, 2008 Author Share Posted December 5, 2008 Do "kenny Smith" & "Troy Keyes" qualify for this genre? Des Parker Yes, spot on Des. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
The Tempest Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 James Brown - People Wake Up and Live Brilliant !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Baz Atkinson Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Love that Baz!! You got a spare? thought youd like that one mate,try records by mail Paul,not hard but bloody brill aint it mate. BAZ A Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Paul-s Posted December 5, 2008 Author Share Posted December 5, 2008 thought youd like that one mate,try records by mail Paul,not hard but bloody brill aint it mate. BAZ A thanks Baz! great tune.. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Val (Chunky) Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Paul post up Antonio Castro, I love it couple more I can think of 'Home Is Where The Hatred Is', 'So Is The Sun' Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kev Moore Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 If the Vietnam stuff is included how about these? The Dynamics-Lights out-RCA The Hesitations-Who will Answer-Kapp Jo Ann Garrett-Little Brown Letter-Duo THe Supremes-Bill, When are You Coming Back-Motown Donnie Elbert-Mr Peanut Goes to Washington Kev Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
pikeys dog Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I'd offer up the OJays "for the love of money", but I'm a "rockabilly rebel" who obviously has no clue. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Geoff Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Off the What's Going On LP, I've always found the words of Mercy Mercy Me very moving. And sadly still apposite today. Could someone post a clip please? Can't do it where I'm at the moment. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Baz Atkinson Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I'd offer up the OJays "for the love of money", but I'm a "rockabilly rebel" who obviously has no clue. yep its a top tune indeed ill try and dig it out mate! BAZ A Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Stubbsy Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 R Dean Taylor "Lets Go Somewhere Baby" racial prejudice overtones B Side of "There's A Ghost In My House" on UK Tamla and far superior IMO ! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
George M Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Harvey Scales: Trying To Survive Four Real Inc: The Man Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest john s Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 About twenty tracks by Curtis Mayfield and/or the Impressions for a start. Murray McKay - Blacks tryin' to make it Vibrations - Ain't no greens in Harlem Stevie Wonder - Living for the city Honeydrippers - Impeach the president Jimmy Bo Horne - Hey there Jim Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Beeks Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 About twenty tracks by Curtis Mayfield and/or the Impressions for a start. Yeah Back To The World springs to mind straight away Curtis Mayfield - Back To The World = Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Richard Bergman Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 (edited) William Bell - Man In The Street - Stax 9th Creation - Much Too Much" - Hilltack If have always liked the alternative version of the 'Mack' score by Alan Silvestri with Eugene Mcdaniels on vocal duty. Edited December 5, 2008 by Richard Bergman Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kev Moore Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Also Curtis doing 'We People Who Are Darker than Blue' fantastic piece of soul. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Brett F Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Four Shades - My World (Ronn) Unemployment..... The Family Affair - I Had A Friend (Authentic) Drugs... Directions - We Need Love (Brunswick LP)...Political..... Madeline & Monticellos - Binding Ring Of Gold (De-Vel)....Marriage Failure.... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest john s Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Also Curtis doing 'You People Who Are Bluer than Blue' fantastic piece of soul. "Darker than blue"? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
KevH Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Al Green - Gotta find a new world Freda Payne - Bring the boys home Al Wilson- Be concerned Lily white mama,jet black dad - Ray Scott (for the rockabilly rebels) Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kev Moore Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 "Darker than blue"? I stand CORRECTED.!!!!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Richard Bergman Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 (edited) I forgot to add "Save the youth" by Mellow Madness Edited December 5, 2008 by Richard Bergman Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Missing Link Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Almost anything by Gil Scott Heron. 'The Bottle' and 'Home is Where The Hatred Is' are obvious but how about 'The Revolution Will Not Be Televised' 'Whitey's On The Moon', 'Not Needed', 'The Klan', '(You Can't Depend On) The Train From Washington', 'Waiting For The Axe To Fall', etc., etc. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
jocko Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 New Sounds - Everybody Wants To Be Free - P-Vine LP Posted info: Great idea Mr Sadot, although I was going to save this for 20th January next year, gives us time to build it up. This was mentioned earlier and is becoming one of my favourite tracks on the LP, meant to play it out last Friday and forgot all about, maye the theme tune for the world today! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
jocko Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Gil Scott Heron - Train From Washington - Arista LP Posted info: As requested, the master of political songs, seen him live 3 times, twice not so good but once was fantastic, just one of the best things. I am going through a real GSH phase at the moment and really revisiting what a genius he is, not a traditional soul singer but when you listen to songs by this guy you realise its more than a little arrogant of "us" to try and dictate to Black Americans what soul is. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
jocko Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Gil Scott Heron - The Klan - Arista LP Posted info: From a truly fantastic LP, and he says it all really, Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
jocko Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Curtis Mayfield - We The People Darker Than Blue - Curtom LP Posted info: Great shout from whoever mentioned this, one of the greatest of Curtis's many great moments, fantastic songwriting and just love his voice, a true genius in so many ways, and the best arranger of percussion ever!!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
jocko Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Curtis Mayfield - Move On Up - Curtom LP Posted info: The anthem of the political era, this is the LP version as the last few minutes of percussion is sheer magic. Another record that due to its familiarity its easy to forget how truly great this record is, Just awesome. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest andyrattigan Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 William Bell- The Man in the Street (One of my all time faves!) Terry Callier- Ho Tsing Mee (A Song of the Sun) Edwin Starr- Im Still a Struggling Man Lonnie Liston Smith- A Chance For Peace The Impressions- We're A Winner 100% Pure Poison- Windy C Marvin Gaye- Where Are We Going The Valentines- Breakaway Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
jocko Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Superlatives - Come On Down To The Ghetto - Three G's Posted info: Okay last one before I retire, will be back tomorrow, Took this the other week to play out too but I bottled it a little, then you listen to it here and think this would sound fantastic played out, it would have me shaking my ass! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kev Moore Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 (edited) You should hear the later version of 'Darker than Blue'. One he made just before he died. He uses the SEGA megadrive Sonic the Hedghog noise. The one where he jumps for the rings. Pure genious. Totally fits in. It's on The 'New World Order' album Kev Edited December 6, 2008 by Kev Moore Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Black Gold of the Sun Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 New Sounds - Everybody Wants To Be Free - P-Vine LP ! BRILLIANT ! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Baz Atkinson Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Superlatives - Come On Down To The Ghetto - Three G's I AGREE INCREDIBLE RECORD TO A BRILLIANT FLIP SIDE BALLAD! BAZ A Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Baz Atkinson Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 ROUND ROBIN MONOPLY-AVERAGE MAN-TRUTH. Posted info: GREAT LISTEN TO THE INCREDIBLE LYRICS. BAZ A Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
George M Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Judging by his initial list of songs, I took Paul's original post to mean "current rare soul spin"-type things as opposed to more general / well-known Impressions tracks etc. Here are a few oddball titles that fit the bill: Lonnie Lester: Power Struggle Fabulous Fugitives: What The World Needs The Grooms: Slow Down the Blendels: Beware Moovin, Soothin & Stone Funk: You Have To Pray James Kelly Duhon: Pusher Man As for naming this "genre", I used to call it "conscious funk" (or soul), but decided it didn't really have the right ring to it. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Miriam Makeba - X RIP. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Suzannek Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 One of my fave Curtis Mayfield tracks is "Keep on Keeping On". I also offer up the well known, "Friendship Train" Gladys Knight & The Pips. Suz x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Funky Si Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Curtis Mayfield - Hard Times - Curtom LP Posted info: From the album There's No Place Like America Today. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Zed1 Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 'A Change is Gonna Come' Sam Cook....... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest bazabod_downunder Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Personal fave of mine Razzy...comes a close second to my all time fave Kenny Smith. KTF BazRAZZY - I HATE HATE - MGM Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Paul-s Posted December 7, 2008 Author Share Posted December 7, 2008 (edited) Just managed to get to a computer...great response, got a load of tunes to check now! What its all about...thanks ELI THE PROPHET - Take A Little APACHES - Trying To Make Ends Meet keep em coming Edited December 7, 2008 by paul-s Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Trevski Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Just managed to get to a computer...great response, got a load of tunes to check now! What its all about...thanks ELI THE PROPHET - Take A Little APACHES - Trying To Make Ends Meet keep em coming Just checked it myself Paul. Room for a couple more? Four voices-We live in the Ghetto Ascots-Just a few feet from the gutter Two of the best, IMHO Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mattfox Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 what about this choon: OTIS JACKSON - Message To The Ghetto - Mega cheers, Matt Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Val (Chunky) Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 New Sounds - Everybody Wants To Be Free - P-Vine LP Posted info: Great idea Mr Sadot, although I was going to save this for 20th January next year, gives us time to build it up. This was mentioned earlier and is becoming one of my favourite tracks on the LP, meant to play it out last Friday and forgot all about, maye the theme tune for the world today! nice choice there Jock.....not heard that before Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kev Moore Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 nice choice there Jock.....not heard that before Val The entire album is stupendous. If the production on it had been a little better this would be a top album IMO. Back to the records not rare but Isleys 'Harvest for the World' The Commodore's 'The Zoo (Human Zoo) class record IMO. Kev Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Get involved with Soul Source
Add your comments now
Join Soul Source
A free & easy soul music affair!
Join Soul Source now!Log in to Soul Source
Jump right back in!
Log in now!