I need some classic R&B/soul tracks NOW! What are some songs that I cant' live without (and I KNOW y'all got some opinions on this!) Let's have em! Thanks!

EW&F - THAT'S THE WAY OF THE WORLD
ISLEY BROTHERS - FOR THE LOVE OF YOU
AL GREEN - STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU

JUST TO NAME A FEW

The Ronettes - Be My Baby
Supremes - Can't Hurry Love

Otis Redding - Cigarettes and Coffee
Etta James - Tell Mama
Aretha Franklin - Rock Steady
Ray Charles - I Got A Woman

shirelles-baby it's you
strawberries-jerry butler
makings of you-curtis mayfield(i like the one by gladys knight and the pips)
if this world were mine-tammi terrell and marvin
if this world were mine-luther and cheryl lynn
a thin line between love and hate-the persuaders
my mistake-marvin gaye and diana ross
i'm gonna make you love me-diana ross and eddie kendricks



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Force MD'S - Tender Love

Mint Condition - Pretty Brown Eyes

New Edition - If It Isnt Love

Square Biz - Teena Marie

Mary Jane - Rick James

Aretha Franklin - Get It Right

Jacksons - This Place Hotel

Janet - Funny How Time Flies When You're Having Fun

Diana Ross - It's My House

Jr. Walker -What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)

Tevin Campbell - Tomorrow

Gap Band - Outstanding (single version)

Shanice - I Love Your Smile

Funkadelic - One Nation Under A Groove

The Temptations - Treat Her Like A Lady

Silk - Meeting In My Bedroom

Mary J Blige - Not Gon' Cry

Whitney Houston - My Love Is Your Love

TheRealFiness said:

togethaaaaa

foreeeevaaaaa!

Since the 70s is my favorite era,I'm gonna stick to classics from 1970-79

"Back Stabbers" by the Ojays (1972)
"So Very Hard To Go" by Tower Of Power (1972)
"Supernatural Thing" by Ben E.King (1975)
"Feel Like Makin' Love" by Roberta Flack (1974)
"Walking In Rhythm" by the Blackbyrds (1975)
"Lovely Day" by Bill Withers (1977)
"Love Jones" by Brighter Side Of Darkness (1973)
"Lovin' You" by Minnie Riperton (1974)
"Once You Get Started" by Rufus and Chaka Khan (1975)
"I Get Lifted" by George McCrae (1975)
"Can't Get Enough Of Your Love Babe" by Barry White (1974)
"Check It Out" by Tavares (1974)
"Woman To Woman" by Shirley Brown (1974)
"I've Got Love On My Mind" by Natalie Cole (1977)
"A Love Of Your Own" by Average White Band (1976)
"Come Get To This" by Marvin Gaye (1973)
"Slippery When Wet" by The Commodores (1975)
"Rock The Boat" by Hues Corporation (1974)
"Do It (Til You're Satisfied)" by B.T. Express (1974)
"I'll Be Around" by The Spinners (1973)
"Tired Of Being Alone" by Al Green (1971)
"Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)" by Aretha Frankin (1974)
"Livin For The City" by Stevie Wonder (1973)
"Wake Up Everybody" by Harold Melvin and The BlueNotes (1975)
"My Mistake (Was To Love You)" by Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross (1973)
"Shoe Shoe Shine" by the Dynamic Superiors (1974)
"Sideshow" by Blue Magic (1974)
"Close The Door" by Teddy Pendergrass (1978)
"Movin" by Brass Construction (1976)
"Midnight Train To Georgia" by Gladys Knight and The Pips (1973)
"Tonight Is The Night (Live)" by Betty Wright (1978)
"Walkin In The Rain With The One I Love" by Love Unlimited (1972)
"Me And Mrs.Jones" by Billy Paul (1972)
"Reasons" by Earth Wind and Fire (1975)
"Hollywood Swinging" by Kool and The Gang (1973)
"Stuff Like That" by Quincy Jones featuring Chaka Khan and Ashford and Simpson (1978)
"Smiling Faces Sometimes" by Undisputed Truth (1971)
"The Bells" by The Originals (1970)
"I Want You Back" by The Jackson Five (1970)
"You'll Never Find (Another Love Like Mine)" by Lou Rawls (1976)
"Walk Away From Love" by David Ruffin (1975)
"The World Is A Ghetto" by War (1972)
"I Had A Choice" by Sun (1978)
"Misty Blue" by Dorothy Moore (1976)
"Wishing On A Star" by Rose Royce (1977)
"I'm Every Woman" by Chaka Khan (1978)
"I Don't Wanna Lose Your Love" by The Emotions (1976)
"Everybody Loves The Sunshine" by Roy Ayers (1976)
"Let's Go All The Way" by The Whispers (1978)
"Show And Tell" by Al Wilson (1973)
"The Agony and The Ecstasy" by Smokey Robinson (1975)
"Love Machine" by The Miracles (1975)
"The Closer I Get To You" by Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway (1978)
"Strawberry Letter #23" by The Brothers Johnson (1977)
"Back In Love Again" by L.T.D. (1977)
"You Can't Turn Me Off (In The Middle Of Turning Me On)" by High Inergy (1977)
"You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show)" by Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. (1976)
"I Want To Be Free" by Ohio Players (1975)


any questions?

Looks like I got some work to do! Thanks you guys!

if your heart isnt in it-atlantic starr
is it still good to ya?-ashford & simpson
what's wrong with our love affair?-s.o.s. band
heaven help-deon estus
shower you with love-george howard
my dear-mint condition
it aint over till its over-lenny kravitz
as-stevie wonder
your smile-renee & angela
happy feelins-maze feat. frankie beverly
happy-surface
a love of your own-average white band
my baby's house-michael cooper
roni-bobby brown
all i do is think of you-troop
stay-the temptations

3 Times A Lady - The Commodores

As We Lay - Shirley Murdock

You Are My Lady - Freddie Jackson

Midnight Train To Georgia - Gladys Knight & The Pips

Reunited - Peaches & Herb

Sexual Healing - Marvin Gaye

Turn Off The Lights - Teddy Pendergrass

Cruisin' - Miracles (Smokey Robinson)

Secret Lovers - Atlantic Starr

Shower Me With Your Love - Surface

Revolution said:

1st and foremost "Cruisin" is a smokey song.. not with he Miracles...

DavidEye did a great job taking care of the 70s

But there's no possible way to get "classic R&B/Soul tracks" without coming through the 60s where they're almost all classic.

1960
The Twist - Chubby Checker
Money (That's What I Want) - Barrett Strong
Chain Gang - Sam Cooke
Wonderful World - Sam Cooke
Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles
Finger Poppin' Time - Hank Ballard & The Midnighters
Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go - Hank Ballard & The Midnighters
Save The Last Dance for Me - the Drifters
Walking To New Orleans - Fats Domino
Baby, You've Got What It Takes - Dinah Washington & Brook Benton

1961
At Last - Etta James
Please Mr. Postman - Marveletts
Hit The Road Jack - Ray Charles
One Mint Julep - Ray Charles
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
Shop Around - the Miracles
Blue Moon - Marcels
A Little Bit Of Soap - Jarmels
Cupid - Sam Cooke
Quarter To Three - Gary U.S. Bonds
Will You Love Me Tomorrow - Shirelles
Dedicated To The One I Love - Shirelles
Mama Said - Shirelles
Spanish Harlem - Ben E. King
Mother In Law - Ernie K. Doe
Ya Ya - Lee Dorsey
Tossin' And Turnin' - Bobby Lewis
The Boll Weevil Song - Brook Benton
Last Night - The Mar-Keys
A Hundred Pounds Of Clay - Gene McDaniels
Daddy's Home - Shep & The Limelites

1962
Do You Love Me - Contours
Twist and Shout - Isley Brothers
Twistin' The Night Away - Sam Cooke
Duke of Earl - Gene Chandler
Green Onions - Booker T. and the MG's
Having A Party - Sam Cooke
Unchain My Heart - Ray Charles
I Can't Stop Loving You - Ray Charles
You Don't Know Me - Ray Charles
Mashed Potato Time - Dee Dee Sharp
Baby, It's You - the Shirelles
He's a Rebel - the Crystals
Big Girls Don't Cry - Four Seasons
Don't Play That Song - Ben E. King
The Loco-Motion - Little Eva
Playboy - The Marvelettes
Wah-Wahtusi - The Orlons
Let Me In - The Sensations
The One Who Really Loves You - Mary Wells


1963
Heat Wave - Martha & The Vandellas
Quicksand - Martha & The Vandellas
Mickey's Monkey - the Miracles
Pride and Joy - Marvin Gaye
My Boyfriend's Back - the Angels
Mockingbird - Charles and Inez Foxx
Remember Then - Earls
Up On The Roof - Drifters
On Broadway - Drifters
Another Saturday Night - Sam Cooke
Da Doo Ron Ron - Crystals
If You Wanna Be Happy - Jimmy Soul
Monkey Time - Major Lance
Hey Little Girl - Major Lance
On Broadway - the Drifters
You've Really Got A Hold On Me - The Miracles
Mickey's Monkey - The Miracles
So Much In Love - the Tymes
Busted - Ray Charles
Our Day Will Come - Ruby & the Romantics
South Street - The Orlons
Be My Baby - Ronettes
He's So Fine - Chiffons
Walk Like A Man - Four Seasons
Fingertips Pt 2 - Little Stevie Wonder
Easier Said Than Done - The Essex
It's Alright - The Impressions
Watermelon Man - Mongo Santamaria
Walking The Dog - Rufus Thomas
Baby Workout - Jackie Wilson


1964
Under The Boardwalk - The Drifters
Dancing In The Street - Martha and the Vandellas
You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling - Righteous Brothers
Where Did Our Love Go - Supremes
Baby Love - Supremes
Come See About Me - the Supremes
My Guy - Mary Wells
No Particular Place To Go - Chuck Berry
Baby I Need Your Loving - Four Tops
Harlem Shuffle - Bob & Earl
The Nitty Gritty - Shirley Ellis
Shoop Shoop Song - Betty Everett
Keep On Pushing - The Impressions
Um, Um, Um, Um, etc. - Major Lance
Going Out Of My Head - Little Anthony & The Imperials
I Only Want To Be with You - Dusty Springfield
What Kind Of Fool - The Tams
The Way You Do The Things You Do - The Temptations
Anyone Who Had A Heart - Dionne Warwick
Walk On By - Dionne Warwick

1965
My Girl - Temptations
I Can't Help Myself - Four Tops
It's The Same Old Song - Four Tops
I Got You (I Feel Good) - James Brown
Papa's Got A Brand New Bag - James Brown
Stop! In The Name Of Love - Supremes
Back In My Arms Again - Supremes
I Hear A Symphony - Supremes
Nothing But Heartaches - Supremes
Shotgun - Jr Walker and the All-Stars
How Sweet It Is - Marvin Gaye
I'll Be Doggone - Marvin Gaye
Ain't That Peculiar - Marvin Gaye
How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You - Marvin Gaye
A Lover's Concerto - The Toys
Nowhere To Run - Martha and the Vandellas
Ooh Baby Baby - Miracles
The Tracks Of My Tears - Miracles
Rescue Me - Fontella Bass
Shake - Sam Cooke
The Name Game - Shirley Ellis
The "In" Crowd - Dobie Gray
Amen - The Impressions
People Get Ready - The Impressions
Baby I'm Yours - Barbara Lewis
Yes I'm Ready - Barbara Mason
The "In" Crowd - Ramsey Lewis Trio
Hold What You've Got - Joe Tex


1966
When A Man Loves A Woman - Percy Sledge
Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
634-5789 - Wilson Pickett
Land of 1,000 Dances - Wilson Pickett
This Old Heart Of Mine - Isley Brothers
Devil With The Blue Dress - Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels
Get Ready - Temptations
Ain't Too Proud To Beg - Temptations
Beauty Is Only Skin Deep - Temptaions
I'm Losing You - Temptations
You Keep Me Hanging On - Supremes
You Can't Hurry Love - Supremes
Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart - Supremes
My World Is Empty Without You - Supremes
Good Lovin' - Rascals
Crying Time - Ray Charles
Cool Jerk - the Capitols
Soul And Inspiration - Righteous Brothers
Reach Out I'll Be There - Four Tops
It's A Man's World - James Brown
Working In The Coal Mine - Lee Dorsey
Don't Mess With Bill - The Marvelettes
Tell It Like It Is - Aaron Neville
Barefootin' - Robert Parker
I'm Your Puppet - James & Bobby Purify
Love Is A Hurtin' Thing - Lou Rawls
What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted - Jimmy Ruffin
Devil With A Blue Dress - Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels
Summertime - Billy Stewart
Road Runner - Jr. Walker & The All Stars
Uptight - Stevie Wonder


1967
Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
Respect - Aretha Franklin
I Never Loved A Man - Aretha Franklin
Baby I Love You - Aretha Franklin
Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin
Jimmy Mack - Martha and the Vandellas
I Second That Emotion - Smokey Robinson and the Miracles
Soul Man - Sam and Dave
Sweet Soul Music - Arthur Conley
Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson
Standing In The Shadows Of Love - Four Tops
Bernadette - Four Tops
Seven Rooms Of Gloom - Four Tops
It Takes Two - Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston
Groovin' - Young Rascals
The Look of Love - Dusty Springfield
Cold Sweat - James Brown
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy - Cannonball Adderley
Soul Finger - The Bar-Kays
Boogaloo Down Broadway - The Fantastic Johnny C
Apples Peaches Pumpkin Pie - Jay & The Techniques
Heard It Through The Grapevine - Gladys Knight & The Pips
Pata Pata - Miriam Makeba
The Hunter Gets Captured By The Game - The Marvelettes
Close Your Eyes - Peaches & Herb
Funky Broadway - Wilson Pickett
Reflections - Supremes
Love Is Here And Now You're Gone - Supremes
Sock It To Me Baby - Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels
All I Need - Temptations
You're My Everything - Temptations
Skinny Legs And All - Joe Tex
I'm Wondering - Stevie Wonder
I Was Made To Love Her - Stevie Wonder
Groovin' - The Young Rascals


1968
Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
Dance To The Music - Sly and the Family Stone
Everyday People - Sly and the Family Stone
La La Means I love You - the Delphonics
I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
Ain't Nothin Like The Real Thing - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Who's Makin Love - Johnny Taylor
Tighten Up - Archie Bell and the Drells
Girl Watcher - O'Kaysions
Chain Of Fools - Aretha Franklin
Think - Aretha Franklin
See Saw - Aretha Franklin
Since You've Been Gone - Aretha Franklin
People Got To Be Free - Rascals
Love Child - Diana Ross & the Supremes
Grazing In The Grass - Hugh Masekela
I Got The Feelin' - James Brown
Say It Loud - James Brown
Slip Away - Clarence Carter
Time Has Come Today - The Chambers Brothers
La-La Means I Love You - The Delfonics
Stay In My Corner - The Dells
Stone Soul Picnic - Fifth Dimension
We're A Winner - The Impressions
Cowboys To Girls - The Intruders
The Horse - Cliff Nobles & Co.
I Thank You - Sam & Dave
Take Time To Know Her - Percy Sledge
Little Green Apples - O.C. Smith
Cloud Nine - Temptations
I Wish It Would Rain - Temptations
For Once In My Life - Stevie Wonder
Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day - Stevie Wonder

1969
Grazing In The Grass - Friends of Distinction
Hot Fun In The Summertime - Sly and the Family Stone
Stand! - Sly and the Family Stone
Everyday People - Sly & Family Stone
Twenty Five Miles - Edwin Starr
Eli's Coming - Three Dog Night
But It's Alright - J.J. Jackson
Someday We'll Be Together - Diana Ross and the Supremes
Put A Little Love In Your Heart - Jackie DeShannon
I Can't Get Next To You - Temptations
Runaway Child - Temptations
Time Is Tight - Booker T & The M.G.'s
Mother Popcorn - James Brown
Can I Change My Mind - Tyrone Davis
Oh What A Nite - The Dells
Oh Happy Day - The Edwin Hawkins Singers
Too Busy Thinking About My Baby - Marvin Gaye
It's Your Thing - The Isley Brothers
I Want You Back - Jackson Five
Backfield In Motion - Mel & Tim
Baby I'm For Real - The Originals
What Does It Take - Jr. Walker & The All Stars
Do Your Thing - Watts 103th Street Band
My Cherie Amour - Stevie Wonder
Soulful Strut - Young-Holt Unlimited

This just skims the surface without going deep to the more esoteric cuts.
(Just ask the Wizard of Wax, Finess)

tA

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Amazing lists, everyone again

TA,that's an impressive list!!!!

theAudience said:

aww see thats some mad love right there

TheRealFiness said:

And rightfully earned.

tA

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