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 Ronettes - Baby I Love YouThe Ronettes - (1963) Successful follow-up to "Be My Baby", written and produced by Phil Spector can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The Crystals - Then He Kissed MeThe Crystals - (1963) London HLU 9773, Phil Spector/Elle Greenwich/Jeff Barry classic - UK and U.S. top-10 chart single. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Ray Charles - What'd i SayRay Charles - (1959) London HLE 8917 - Charles' concert closer from his album of the same name, hails the birth of soul music. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The Velvelettes - Needle in a HaystackThe Velvelettes (1964) The American girl group's chart breakthrough hit, produced by Norman Whitfield. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The Miracles - My Girl Has GoneThe Miracles - (1965) (TMG 540) - Follow-up to the million selling hit "The Tracks of My Tears", taken from the album "Going to a Go-Go" . can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The Miracles - I Like It Like ThatThe Miracles - (1965) UK (SS 324) - The title song from their long-since deleted album of the same name. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Marvin Gaye - Can i Get a WitnessMarvin Gaye - (1963) UK (SS 243) Up-tempo Holland, Dozier, Holland penned soul standard, in excellent condition. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Freda Payne - Band of GoldFreda Payne - (1970) Written by former Motown producers, Holland-Dozier-Holland (under the pseudonym of Edythe Wayne) and Ron Dunbar. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Gwen McCrae - Rockin' ChairGwen McCrae - (1975) United States Billboard R&B Chart #1, impressive twin titles in excellent condition. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Four Tops - I Just Can't Get You Out Of My MindFour Tops - (1973) Picking up big spins on the N/S circuit. Harder to find on a British pressing, where it failed to chart. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The Commodores - Machine GunThe Commodores - (1974) U.K. TMG 902 - much sampled funk instrumental, taken from the band's debut album of the same name. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Sly & the Family Stone - Family AffairSly & The Family Stone - (1971) The American funk/soul band's final #1 hit single.
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Sly & the Family Stone - Runnin' AwaySly & The Family Stone - (1972) Taken from the album "There's a Riot Goin' On". The original recording, later covered by artists Paul Haig, The Raincoats and The Colourfield. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Yvonne Fair - It Should Have Been MeYvonne Fair - (1975) Stunning TMG 1013 the American soul singers only British hit single. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The Chambers Brothers - I Can't Turn You LooseThe Chambers Brothers - (1968) U.K. Direction (58-3865) - The American soul band's debut single release, an Otis Redding song cover version. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The O'Jays - Back StabbersThe O'Jays - (1972) Huff / McFadden / Whitehead penned classic, from the album of the same name. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Chi Coltrane - Who Ever Told YouChi Coltrane - (1974) Up-tempo N/S modern soul room in-demander, by the American rock-pop and jazz songwriter, pianist and singer. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Brenton Wood - Another Saturday NightBrenton Wood - (1973) Excellent cover of the Sam Cooke classic, uncharted in the UK - Stunning! can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Isaac Hayes - Title ThemeIsaac Hayes - (1974) British variant of the feature from the album "Tough Guys". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The Bandwagon - Breakin' Down The Walls Of HeartacheThe Bandwagon - (1968) Great double sider, both regular soul club spin's, led by singer Johnny Johnson. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Mary Wells - My GuyMary Wells - (1964) Original EX+ Stateside (SS 288) U.S. Billboard chart-topper. Wells' signature song and her biggest hit single. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Smokey Robinson & the Miracles - The Tears Of A ClownSmokey Robinson And The Miracles - (1970) TMG 745 - UK and U.S. #1 chart-topping single, released from their album "Make It Happen". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A WomanPercy Sledge - (1966) UK and U.S. #1 chart hit single, recorded at Rick Hall's FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals - Immaculate! can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The Temptations - Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)The Temptations - (1970) U.K. (TMG 773), the final group release to feature founding members Eddie Kendricks and Paul Williams. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The Chiffons - One Fine DayThe Chiffons - (1963) UK Stateside SS 202, written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King and produced by the Tokens. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Diana Ross and the Supremes - In and Out of LoveDiana Ross and the Supremes - (1967) The final single to feature the vocals of original Supremes member Florence Ballard. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Ruby and the Romantics - Our Day Will ComeRuby and the Romantics - (1963) The original version, a minor hit in the UK reaching #38 - Stunning! can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Otis Redding - Hard to HandleOtis Redding - (1968) Al Bell / Allen Jones penned R&B classic, taken from the album "The Immortal Otis Redding" - Stunning! can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The Young Rascals - Love Is a Beautiful ThingThe Young Rascals - (1966) Classic garage rocker follow-up to "Good Lovin'", (uncharted in the UK), - An eye catching Ex+ suggesting few plays! can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through the GrapevineMarvin Gaye - (1968) U.S. Billboard pop singles #1, taken from Gaye's album "In the Groove", the third Motown artist to release a version of the Barrett Strong/Norman Whitfield song. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Lulu with the Dixie Flyers - Hum a Song (From Your Heart)Lulu with the Dixie Flyers - (1970) Recorded at the Muscle Shoals Fame studios, taken from her 1969 album "New Routes", includes her B-side version of Jerry Jeff Walker's "Mr. Bojangles". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Lenny Kravitz - It Ain't Over 'Till It's OverLenny Kravitz - (1991) American manufactured Virgin records 12" picture disc, includes B-side interview with Q Magazine's Robert Sandall - Stunning! can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Eddie Kendricks - Keep On Truckin' (Part 1)Eddie Kendricks - (1973) Kendricks' first major hit as a solo artist, coming two years after his departure from The Temptations. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Arthur Conley - Sweet Soul MusicArthur Conley - (1967) EX+ example of single written and produced by mentor Otis Redding. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Otis Redding - My GirlOtis Redding - (1966). The Steve Cropper blues-flavor produced version, of the song originally released by The Temptations. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Edwin Starr - Headline NewsEdwin Starr (1966) The 1974 re-issue double-sided Northern Soul club classics, "Headline News" and "Stop Her On Sight (S.O.S.)", in EX+ condition. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
San Remo Strings - Hungry For LoveSan Remo Strings - (1972) Northern soul instrumental, released on the B-side of their cover version of "Reach Out I'll Be There". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The Supremes - Nothing But HeartachesThe Supremes - (1965) TMG 527, breaking the string of five consecutive number-one singles in the United States. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Jr. Walker & the All Stars - What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)Jr. Walker & the All Stars - (1969) Original British TMG 712 - a Motown fans favourite, and regular soul club spin. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Martha and the Vandellas - Dancing in the StreetMartha and the Vandellas - (1964) Stunning EX+ example of the Gaye/Stevenson original version, in it's birth company paper sleeve. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Kool and the Gang - Jungle BoogieKool and the Gang - (1973) Classic '70s funk single in EX+ condition, taken from the album "Wild and Peaceful". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Marv Johnson - I Miss You Baby (How I Miss You)Marv Johnson - (1969) The 1969 solid centre British re-issue (chart position #25), a regular soul club spin, in EX condition. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Sound Experience - Boogie WoogieSound Experience - (1975) Stunning EX+/EX+ example of mid '70s American funk rarity. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Van McCoy - Soul Improvisations (Part 1)Van McCoy - (1974) UK (BDS 418) solid centre pressing, of the instrumental funk, dancefloor stormer, (uncharted), taken from the album of the same name. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Four Tops - 7 Rooms of GloomFour Tops - (1967) EX/EX example of the Motown male vocal quartet's seventh hit in the UK, reaching #12 in the singles charts. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
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