This is as close to perfection as it gets.’ Chosen by Dave Okumu from The Invisible. Damn. James Manning, This is an emotional bomb. The whole thing aches with vulnerability, but still makes your stomach jump every time the chorus kicks in. Listen carefully and you can hear Michael Jackson on backing vocals. Oliver Keens, Erma – older sister of Aretha – Franklin was the first singer to record this classic heartbreaker, back in 1967. Alternately titled: "59 Songs Your Aunties And Uncles Will Tell You You Don't Know Nothin' About."
Amy Smith, The backstory to this delightful, sonic smile is a lesson in the machinations of Motown. and somehow we are transported on this rich journey, carried by the power and vulnerability of Sam Cooke’s majestic voice and the sensitivity of the musical arrangement, in just over three minutes. Looks like your browser doesn't support JavaScript. Twenty years on (and on), it still sounds as fresh as the day it was born. I also love the song structure and phrasing, I can listen to this on loop for hours and still not get bored.’ Chosen by superb London jazz-tinged producer Eric Lau, From the opening trickle of piano, you know this will be a heartbreaker. He comes up just short of a marathon here, but this Motown 45 is still a PB for belting soul giant Edwin ‘War!’ Starr. The song that launched the wondrous neo-soul of ‘Jilly from Philly’. Listen carefully and you can hear Michael Jackson on backing vocals. Thanks for subscribing! Inspired by the actual heatwave of 1963, this doo-wop gem from the classic Motown songwriting Holland-Dozier-Holland team hits every mark helped along by Richard ‘Pistol’ Allen’s drumwork. Chosen by global crate-digger, producer and radio don Throwing Shade. Everyone can relate to the line: ‘My smile is my make up, I wear since my break up with you.’ The arrangement is just as tight, right down to Pete Moore’s bass vocal and tambourine shake. We already have this email. Happy listening, soul mates! Nick Levine, ‘It’s a song that is as poignant now as it was when it was released over 45 years ago. But OV Wright’s version is the one that you need in your relationship. It gradually builds until an almost impatient Redding is yelping, frantically tumbling over words – all in the name of being tender. With its legendary lyric ‘You’re the key to my peace of mind’, the 1967 song is the perfect marriage of gospel and soul music which makes it pretty hard to not give you all the feels. Aged just 19 when she recorded it, Franklin doesn’t go for big flashy vocal trickery here. I was always overcome by the tone and expressiveness of Marvin’s voice and the feel of the track always made me want to move but one day the raw emotion of the words struck me like a celestial train and this glorious picture was finally complete in my spirit.’. Frankie Smith, "The Double Dutch Bus", 37. Amy Smith, Quite possibly the sweetest four minutes ever recorded. Amy Smith, Would you believe twinkling, crooner Bing Crosby recorded this song back in 1933? Amy Smith, It’s hard not to imagine Sam Moore and Dave Prater dancing when they recorded this. Amy Smith, Everyone knows the late Luther Vandross had the sort of voice that could save marriages, make a baby or win back an ex. By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. It’s also the greatest declaration of consent – Marv, feminist dreamboat that he is, only wants you if you want him in the same way.
His quavering vocals peak with the middle eight: ‘I’ve had nothing to live for and look like nothing gonna come my way’. Sly and the Family Stone, "Family Affair", 27. ‘If anyone is uncertain what it feels like to be in love, this song should be utilised as the benchmark. ‘This must surely be one of the most bittersweet moments in the history of recorded sound. Then there’s the point half way through when you realise this song is actually just pure filth. Roy Ayers, "Love Will Bring Us Back Together", 13. Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, "Before I Let Go", 20. Flanked by Mark Ronson's sumptuous Motown-influenced production, her vocals are loaded with heartbroken emotion as she mourns the end of a messy relationship. The bouncing bassline, the impeccable vocal performance and a hefty dose of call-and-response have made it a dependable floor-filler (and a pretty decent motivational running song, I guess). I just love how MJ’s voice sounds so young and so emotional at the same time.’ Chosen by global crate-digger, producer and radio don Throwing Shade, This doo-wop throwback has songwriter and lead singer Eugene Record delivering a spoken-word intro, revealing his broken heart but it’s the devilishly smooth hook delivered by The Chi-Lites that is a real sonic sucker punch.
Over the course of several weeks, thousands of SoulTrackers nominated and then voted on the Greatest Soul Songs of the 1990s. He then recorded it in 1980 for his ‘Hotter Than July’ album, bringing beautifully hazy synths, scorching vocals and the magic of a twinkling vibraphone. 4. Soul Train 92' - UMC's! And higher. Considered the blueprint for the ‘neo soul’ movement, the radical debut would earn the breezy Texan her first Grammy, which was clearly a sign of things to come. and somehow we are transported on this rich journey, carried by the power and vulnerability of Sam Cooke’s majestic voice and the sensitivity of the musical arrangement, in just over three minutes. The O'Jays, " I Love Music ".
The stunning lyrics are as simple and effective as its bass line and drum beat. A brief interlude depicts a racially profiled arrest; when Wonder resumes singing he forgoes prettiness and it’s AMAZING. Written on scraps of paper and napkins while on tour, Redding sings about absolute loneliness against a gentle, slipping guitar. He’s met someone, he’s doolally for them and if they don’t want something more than to hit and quit it, he’d rather cut them loose. It’s also perhaps the only song to address that universal fear of unseen steps. Amy Smith, Nothing captures that queasy-elated feeling of a new relationship like ‘I Second That Emotion’. Stick on the album version for nine minutes of total, beautiful soul immersion. It’s enough to make you blush hard. The Spinners, "Could It Be I'm Falling In Love", 22. Amy Smith, Brilliant socially conscious piece of Philly soul highlighting industrial action. Thank you, 1997.
Jones’s no-nonsense vocal is scathing and dismissive, the unremitting clapping beat doesn’t slow for a second and if you were in any doubt – she is definitely over him. Written on scraps of paper and napkins while on tour, Redding sings about absolute loneliness against a gentle, slipping guitar. Amy Smith. It is thought label kingpin Berry Gordy was not sold on the vocals and didn’t want to encourage Wilson – who was a producer for the label. Damn. SoulTracks ® is a registered trademark of SoulTracks, LLC, It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday -, You Put a Move On My Heart - Quincy Jones feat.
There are some songs that are so smooth, so passionate, so goddam soulful that the first line alone sends shivers down your vertebrae – just listen to Obama crooning this number mid-press conference and you’ll know what I mean. And then there’s the video…. Save for a powerful drum kick and solid backing singers, it’s all about his plaintive, yearning voice – begging for just one chance. Case in point: ‘A House Is Not a Home’ – the orchestral ballad about a man who’s messed up and hopes his boo hasn’t packed up for good. Wilson destroyed most of the demos, unaware the track would be become a massive hit at Northern Soul clubs in the ’70s. ‘Soul Man’ was written in 1967 in response to a phenomenon where civil rights protesters wrote ‘soul’ on black-owned businesses to prevent them being looted during riots. ‘I came to certain soul songs through hip-hop that had sampled it. Here he focuses explicitly on the difficulties of growing up poor and black, playing every single freakin’ instrument.
Smokey’s high tenor voice is such a well-tuned instrument it barely needs the band, but a bit of brass is a great remedy for a heartbreak. Central Line, "Walking Into The Sunshine", 23. This is straight up masterful songwriting. Michael Jackson is my absolute favourite, but I’d never heard this track until really recently. It’s propelled by steam-engine percussion, impassioned vocals, jostling horns that just won’t quit plus its limited original pressing make it an extremely covetable vinyl find.
I Want You’ – Marvin Gaye. The bouncing bassline, the impeccable vocal performance and a hefty dose of call-and-response have made it a dependable floor-filler (and a pretty decent motivational running song, I guess). Roberta Flack took Ewan MacColl’s sensitive folk song to a warmer place, adding dancing strings and contemplative keys. When you discover an original sample, it’s like an extra bonus meaty treat to something you already love! But OV Wright’s version is the one that you need in your relationship. Here he focuses explicitly on the difficulties of growing up poor and black, playing every single freakin’ instrument. Can anything be smoother than Bobby Smith singing ‘Now it’s up to me, to bow out gracefully’? Tracy Clayton is an audio producer for BuzzFeed News and is based in New York. It’s also perhaps the only song to address that universal fear of unseen steps. Totally magical.’. That was the year that made way for On & On: a balmy slice of black consciousness and hip-hop-dipped balladry that made a change from the conveyor belt R&B and soul that dominated the airwaves (that is, until Badu arrived). ‘Soul Man’ was written in 1967 in response to a phenomenon where civil rights protesters wrote ‘soul’ on black-owned businesses to prevent them being looted during riots. It's the way the defiance in Franklin's voice illuminates the down-but-not-out lyrics that makes it truly special.
Curtis’s lyrics are powerful yet he still admits in the song that “it’s almost impossible” to express what the soul is. This song is the closest you can get to being propositioned by a … This Northern Soul favourite of Wigan Casino is a lush shimmer of gorgeous harmonies and ideal for spinning on a waxed floor covered in talcum powder. 'Life is like a pipe, and I'm a tiny penny rollin' up the walls inside,' she sings despondently, offering one of many stunning couplets. In compiling our list of the greatest ever soul songs, we’ve sought the advice of Soul City – the weekly night at Camden's Jazz Café. Brilliant socially conscious piece of Philly soul highlighting industrial action. Katie McCabe, You’ve heard it a thousand times, but King Curtis’s greatest song never loses its glow. ‘Soul music is about profound expression of human emotion, it’s about yearning, hope and transformation. From the opening trickle of piano, you know this will be a heartbreaker. Everyone can relate to the line: ‘My smile is my make up, I wear since my break up with you.’ The arrangement is just as tight, right down to Pete Moore’s bass vocal and tambourine shake. His voice is barely a velvety whisper at times, as he coaxes and cajoles us all into a wet mess. Introducing our poll of truly great soul. When the bluesy soul of her voice meets the aching trombone, it actually hurts in its perfection. You’re having a party, you say?
Fat Larry's Band, "Act Like You Know". © 2020 Time Out England Limited and affiliated companies owned by Time Out Group Plc. This Bobby Womack track was sampled on a really obscure Dogg Pound track and I love them both equally. You’ve heard it a thousand times, but King Curtis’s greatest song never loses its glow. This song is the closest you can get to being propositioned by a piece of vinyl with only the insistent slap of a bongo. Though it’s a song for all the spurned lovers who are waiting just in case, ‘I’ll Be Around’ never lets desperation get in the way of some fine conga playing and faultless Philly soul production. It encapsulates the human experience.
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