Soul music is a popular music genre that originated in the United States in the 1950s and early 1960s. It combines elements of African-American gospel music, rhythm and blues and jazz. Soul music became popular for dancing and listening in the United States – where record labels such as Motown, Atlantic and Stax were influential in the civil rights era. Soul also became popular around the world, directly influencing rock music and the music of Africa. According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, soul is "music that arose out of the black experience in America through the transmutation of gospel and rhythm & blues into a form of funky, secular testifying". |
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Soul music dominated the U.S. R&B chart in the 1960s, and many recordings crossed over into the pop charts in the U.S., Britain and elsewhere. By 1968, the soul music genre had begun to splinter. Some soul artists developed funk music, while other singers developed slicker, more sophisticated, and in some cases more politically conscious varieties. By the early 1970s, soul music had been influenced by psychedelic rock and other genres. The United States saw the development of neo soul around 1994. There are also several other subgenres and offshoots of soul music. The key subgenres of soul include the Detroit (Motown) style, a rhythmic music influenced by gospel; deep soul and southern soul, a driving, energetic soul style combining R&B with southern gospel music sounds; Memphis soul, a shimmering, sultry style; New Orleans soul, which came out of the rhythm and blues style; Chicago soul, a light gospel-influenced sound; Philadelphia soul, a lush orchestral sound with doo-wop-inspired vocals; Psychedelic soul, a blend of psychedelic rock and soul music; Blue-eyed soul, music performed by white artists and Northern soul, rare soul music played by DJs at nightclubs in northern England. |
The Stylettes - On FireThe Stylettes - (1964) Early '60s girl group production, white label demonstration variant, in "strong excellent" condition.. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Sidney Barnes - Old TimesSidney Barnes - (1970) Self penned R&B song, released while under his tenure with Chicago based recording label Chess. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Diane Jenkins - Tow-A-Way ZoneDiane Jenkins - (1975) An Excellent UK issue on Crystal Records, released two years after it's initial release date in the United States of America. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The Peoples Choice - Cause That's the Way I KnowThe Peoples Choice - (1972) Early '70s, west coast, vocal R&B group. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Robb Fortune - Crazy FeelinRobb Fortune - (1968) EX+ copy of the genuine 1st press, released before the Now Records issue. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Inez Foxx - You Hurt Me for the Last TimeInez Foxx - (1972) Excellent double-sider, from the female R&B singer, best known for her duet's with brother Charlie Foxx. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Ruth Davis - Lost in a Love ZoneRuth Davis - (1978) EX+ promotional pressing of the American R&B singers eighth and final single release, featuring unusual "hypnotic" production sound effects. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Bobby Byrd - Headquarters (Augusta GA)Bobby Byrd - (1975) Well presented advanced demonstration variant of mid '70s R&B song, with B-side instrumental version. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Dramatics - Your Love Was StrangeThe Dramatics - (1972) Non album track, the B-side to "Toast to the Fool", gaining spins on the northern soul circuit. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Al Wilson - Help MeAl Wilson - (1974) Released through the Pye International, Disco Demand series, because of demand on the N/S scene in the early '70s. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The Serrnaders - Adios My LoveThe Serenaders - (1963) Promotional pressing of early '60s doo-wop song, in strong excellent condition. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Sherm (Reb) Nesbary - Don't Make Me Sorry (For Loving You)Sherm (Reb) Nesbary - (1974) Self written modern soul room gem, from the Chicago, songwriter/artist. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Billy Sha-Rae - Music to My EarsBilly Sha-Rae - (1962) The U.S. soul/R&B singers debut release, double sided with "To Love and Be Young" with original company paper sleeve. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Gentle Persuasion - Dynamite ExplodesGentle Persuasion - (1973) The first of only five single releases from the female trio, consisting of members Leza Holmes, Renne Johnson and Sharon Williams. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Cymande - The MessageCymande - (1972) U.S. variant of funk rarity, from the London, England, based funk group, formed by Steve Scipio and Patrick Patterson. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Jenny's Daughters - Dirty FeetJenny's Daughters - (1974) Demonstration variant of the 2nd of only three releases, from the female session singers. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Alvin Cash - Keep On DancingAlvin Cash - (1968) Styrene Pitman pressing variant of regular soul club spin, (instrumental), and final single release from the American singer/artist. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The Passions - High-Jacked (Part 1)The Passions - (1969) Rare soul classic from the four piece male vocal group, with original company bag, hard to find in this kind of excellent condition. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Kim Weston - That's GroovyKim Weston - (1967) Minor R&B hit, released after her tenure with Motown ended, earlier the same year. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Soft Tones - Any StreetThe Soft Tones - (1973) The second single release from the four piece, sweet soul, vocal group, consisting of Elton Lynch, Marvin Brown, Steve Jackson and Yvonne Jones. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Lou Courtney - I Don't Need Nobody ElseLou Courtney - (1974) U.S. Epic 5-11088 promotional press, the American soul singer's final single release, (Billboard R&B chart #67). can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Sting - PleasureSting - (1978) EX promotional press of the disco trio's debut single, taken from their album of the same name. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The Earls - Goin' UptownThe Earls - (1975) The 3 minute demonstration variant of the funk song, from the quartet that began their career in the 1960's, as the doo-wop group Larry Chance and the Earls. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Clarence Reid - Part Time LoverClarence Reid - (1969) Late '60s rare soul single, from the American artist/songwriter, also known by the stage name and alternate persona Blowfly. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Young Hearts - Sweet Soul ShakinYoung Hearts - (1969) The west coast soul group's seventh single release, taken from their debut album of the same name. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
N' Cole - You're Gonna Need This LoveN' Cole - (1978) Stunning EX+/EX+ promotional press example of the American soul singer's only single release, with original company paper sleeve. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The Fiestas - The Railroad SongThe Fiestas - (1962) Clean "yellow moon" label variant of the doo-wop/R&B group's seventh single release, double sided with "Broken Heart". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Calvin Arnold - After the Love Has GoneCalvin Arnold - (1977) Self written and produced crossover soul, from the Georgia based soul singer, with company paper sleeve. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Fat Gaines & the Grampaps - Funky FeetFat Gaines & the Grampaps - Sticker on label hampers what would otherwise be an excellent example of this instrumental funk rarity. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Curtis Mayfield - Future ShockCurtis Mayfield - (1973) A well presented EX/EX funk/soul single, take from Mayfield's album, "Back to the World". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Curtis Mayfield - Sweet ExorcistCurtis Mayfield - (1974) Released with "Suffer" on the B-side. Both sides of single taken from the Curtis Mayfield album "Sweet Exorcist". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Howard Tate - That's What HappensHoward Tate - (1969) Northern soul B side issued on the reverse of "These Are the Things That Make Me Know You're Gone". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Simtec and Wylie - Put Up or Shut UpSimtec and Wylie - (1972) Original Mister Chand (CH 8013) funk single, taken from the duo's only album release, "Gettin' Over the Hump". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
John Hamilton & Doris Allen - Bright StarJohn Hamilton & Doris Allen - (1970) Double sided "southern soul sound" song duet, produced by Finley Duncan. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Lee Fields - Everybody Gonna Give Their Thing Away to Somebody (Sometime)Lee Fields - (1975) Mid '70s funk/soul single, from the singer nicknamed Little JB, for his physical and vocal resemblance with James Brown. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
These Gents - Yesterday Standing ByThese Gents - (1974) Crossover soul in two-sided parts, released through the Soulvation Army Recording label. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Soul Generation - Ray of HopeSoul Generation - (1972) The second single release from the Newark, New Jersey based, four piece soul group. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Natural Order - Jealousy (Part 1)Natural Order - (1975) Hard disco, up-tempo instrumental, released in two parts, the group's only single release. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The Dovells - L-O-V-E LoveThe Dovells - (1971) Crossover soul from the four piece vocal group, that started under the name The Brooktones, best known for their doo wop hit "Bristol Stomp". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Citations - Mercy Mercy (Have a Little Mercy)Citations - Early '70s crossover soul, the group's second and final single release. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Johnny K - Come OutJohnny K - (1970) The Tampa, Florida, singer's debut single release, with the N/S spin "A Few Precoius Moments" on the flip side. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The Masqueraders - Love Peace and UnderstandingThe Masqueraders - (1969) The American 5/6 piece soul group's final AGP single release, and regular soul club spin. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Prince Phillip Mitchell - You're All I Got in the WorldPrince Phillip Mitchell - (1978) Demonstration variant of crossover soul, released while under his two year tenure with Atlantic Records. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Denise LaSalle - Married But Not to Each OtherDenise LaSalle - (1976) Promotional variant of modern soul room spin, with original company paper sleeve. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Jean Carn - Free LoveJean Carn - (1976) Italian pressing of modern soul room in-demander, includes well presented original picture sleeve. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
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