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. |
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 |
Isley Brothers - Just Ain't Enough LoveIsley Brothers - (1967) Original American Tamla (T 54146) pressing, originally released with "Got to Have You Back" as the A side. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Earl Van Dyke - 6 by 6Earl Van Dyke - (1970) Popular up-tempo instrumental, Northern Soul nighter spin, in excellent condition. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Earth, Wind and Fire - Shining StarEarth, Wind and Fire - (1975) Demo copy of the band's first major hit, reaching No. 1 on both the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The Temptations - Psychedelic ShackThe Temptations - (1969) Motown single produced by Norman Whitfield, using stereo-shifting multilead vocals, hard rock guitars, synthesizer sound effects and multitracked drums. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Jackie Moore - This Time BabyJackie Moore - (1979) The Florida born, American R&B singers disco cover version, of the song originally performed by The O'Jays. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Vicki Sue Robinson - Turn the Beat AroundVicki Sue Robinson - (1976) Disco cult club smash, elusive on a UK pressing, where it only peaked at #51 in the singles chart. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
R. Dean Taylor - There's a Ghost in My HouseR. Dean Taylor - (1966) The 1974 TMG re-press, released due to demand on the UK Northern Soul scene - EX+ stunning! can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Latimore - There's a Red-Neck In the Soul BandLatimore (1976) Mid '70s up-tempo, modern soul room R&B, with a smooth soul sound on the flip-side. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Chairmen of the Board - Pay to the PiperChairmen of the Board - (1970) UK minor hit peaking at #34 in the singles chart, from the Holland-Dozier-Holland "Invictus" record label's flagship act. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Gwen McCrae - Love InsuranceGwen McCrae - (1975) Advance demonstration copy of the follow up single to "Rockin Chair", - a hit peaking at #16 on the Billboard R&B Chart. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
First Choice - Doctor LoveFirst Choice - (1977) The Philadelphia based, all female vocal group's infectious dance hit single, elusive on a UK Salsoul pressing, where it failed to chart. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Betty Wright - Clean Up WomanBetty Wright - (1971) Clean EX+ example of UK pressing (K 10335), taken from her second studio album, "I Love the Way You Love". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Gladys Knight & the Pips - The Look of LoveGladys Knight & the Pips - (1968) A cover of the Bacharach/David song, released in 1973 after the group's tenure with Motown Records had expired. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Commodores - SupermanCommodores - (1974) Two up-tempo funk/pre-disco tracks, released in 1975, (uncharted in the UK). can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The Temptations - Happy PeopleThe Temptations - (1974) Demonstration record variant of single co-written by Lionel Richie, taken from their album "A Song For You". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Undisputed Truth - Help YourselfUndisputed Truth - (1974) U.S. Billboard R&B Top-20 single, (uncharted in the UK), taken from their album "Down to Earth". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The Detroit Spinners - I'm Coming HomeThe Detroit Spinners - (1974) EX+ Demonstration copy variant of the Spinners cover - the song originally released by Johnny Mathis a year earlier. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Undisputed Truth - You + Me = LoveUndisputed Truth - (1976) Disco club classic featuring Taka Boom on lead vocals, elusive as a UK "Demonstration" variant, where it peaked at #43 on the singles chart. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Double Exposure - Ten PercentDouble Exposure - (1976) EX+ UK 7" variant of cult disco club classic spin, elusive on a British Salsoul pressing. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Carol Williams - MoreCarol Williams - (1976) Demonstration variant of early disco classic, peaking at #4 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Chart. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Nature Zone - PorcupineNature Zone - (1976) Two disco tracks written and produced by Steve Feldman and Tom Dawes. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Louise Freeman - I Can Do It (If I See It)Louise Freeman - (1974) Disco rarity (UK HLM 10490) in EX+ condition. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Jackie Wilson & the Chi-Lites - Don't Burn No BridgesJackie Wilson & the Chi-Lites - (1975) Pre disco, up-tempo soul standard, (uncharted in the UK), - a minor hit in the United States where it peaked at #91 on the Billboard R&B chart. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
B.J. Arnau - Live and Let DieB.J. Arnau - (1973). Single release for which Arnau is best remembered, as the caberet act in the James Bond film "Live and Let Die". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Leon Lee - He Was a Man (Part 1)Leon Lee - (1974) Pre-disco, up-tempo funk/soul rarity, in EX+ condition. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The Jacksons - Can You Feel ItThe Jacksons - (1980) The third single released from their album "Triumph", written by brothers Michael and Jackie. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Musique - In the BushMusique - (1978) Originally a low-budget studio project by arranger/producer Patrick Adams, and featured soul singer Jocelyn Brown. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Earth, Wind & Fire - Got to Get You into My LifeEarth, Wind & Fire - (1978) Cover version of the Lennon/McCartney song recorded for the 1978 "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" soundtrack. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Wilson Pickett - In the Midnight HourWilson Pickett - (1965) Stunning EX+ example of single written by Pickett and Steve Cropper, taken from his album of the same name. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Atmosfear - Dancing in Outer SpaceAtmosfear - (1979) The British jazz funk band's most notable release, now a cult classic, house music collectable. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The Temptations - Ball of Confusion (That's What the World Is Today)The Temptations - (1970) UK Top-10 single, written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong, in "time capsule" EX+/EX+ condition! can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Four Tops - It's All in the GameFour Tops - (1970) The Tops cover version of the song written by Charles G. Dawes, (U.S. vice president) in 1911, (then titled "Melody in A Major"). can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Curtis Mayfield - SuperflyCurtis Mayfield - (1972) Original UK 7" pressing (with large centre), the title track from the film soundtrack of the same name. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Nina Simone - Ain't Got No - I Got LifeNina Simone - (1968) Single taken from Simone's album ""Nuff Said", and used in the soundtrack to the musical "Hair". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Curtis Mayfield - Move On UpCurtis Mayfield - (1988) EX+/EX+ (Curtom 7 CUR 101) much sought after 1988 repress, (with printed sleeve), of the soul classic originally released in 1970. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Keane Brothers - Dancin' in the MoonlightKeane Brothers - (1979) EX+ advance promotion copy - disco cover version of the song best known by the band Toploader released in 2000. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Tom Scott - Gotcha (Theme from Starsky & Hutch)Tom Scott - (1976) Stunning EX+ Canadian Epic (8-50433), example of the theme to the 1970s TV cop series Starsky & Hutch. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Average White Band - Pick Up the PiecesAverage White Band - (1974) Solid centre variant of instrumental funk standard, U.S. chart-topping single, produced by Arif Mardin. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Tom Tom Club - Wordy RappinghoodTom Tom Club - (1981) Novelty rapping song by the American new wave band, taken from their self-titled debut album "Tom Tom Club". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Dr. John - Right Place Wrong TimeDr. John - (1973) EX+ original UK Atlantic pressing of the American Billboard top-10 hit. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Kokomo - Use Your ImaginationKokomo - (1975) "Promotion copy" variant of lead track from the British funk/soul band's second studio album "Rise & Shine", (#81 U.S. Billboard R&B chart). can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
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