The Black Mixtape SWEET SOUL Mixtapes
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The SWEET SOUL Mixtapes tracklists' details:
Sweet Soul part 1: 1955-1966
1. Ray Charles - Hard Times (No One Knows Better Than I)
From Ray Charles 1961 album “The Genius Sings the Blues“
Composed by Ray Charles Robinson
Recorded in Miami, Florida, April 23, 1955
Vocals, Piano – Ray Charles / Trumpet – Joe Bridgewater, Riley Webb / Tenor Saxophone – Donald “Don” Wilkerson / Alto & Baritone Saxophone – David “Fathead” Newman / Bass – Roosevelt “Whiskey” Sheffield / Drums – William “Bill” Peeples
2. Little Willie John - Home At Last
From Little Willie John 1958 album “Mister Little Willie John“
Composed by Rudolph “Rudy” Toombs
Recorded 1956
Vocals – William Edward “Little Willie” John / Baritone Sax – Reuben Phillips / Bass – Milton “The Judge” Hinton / Drums – Calvin Shields / Guitar – Mickey Baker / Piano – Robert “Bubber” Johnson / Tenor Sax – David Van Dyke, Willis Jackson
3. James Brown And His Famous Flames - You're Mine You're Mine
From James Brown 1959 album “Try Me!“
Composed by James Brown, Nafloyd Scott
Recorded 1957
Lead Vocals – James Brown / Backing Vocals – Bobby Byrd, Johnny Terry, Sylvester Keels, Nashpendle Knox / Bass – Clarence Mack / Guitar – Nafloyd Scott / Sax – Ray Felder, Cleveland Lowe / Drums – Reginald Hall / Piano – Lucas “Fats” Gonder
4. The Moonglows - Love Is a River
From The Moonglows 1958 album “Look! It’s The Moonglows“
Composed by Harvey Fuqua (credited to Marshall Paul aka Marshall Chess before legal matters were cleared up)
Recorded 1958
Vocals – Harvey Fuqua, Bobby Lester, Alexander “Pete” Graves, Prentiss Barnes / Guitar – by Billy Johnson
5. The Flamingos - I Only Have Eyes For You
From The Flamingos 1959 album “Flamingo Serenade“
Composed by Al Dubin, Harry Warren
Recorded at Bell Sound Studios, New York City, 1959
Vocals – Jacob “Jake” Carey, Paul Wilson, Sollie McElroy, Terry Johnson, Tommy Hunt, Ezekiel “Zeke” Carey
6. Etta James - A Sunday Kind of Love
From Etta James 1960 album “At Last!“
Composed by Louis Prima, Barbara Belle, Anita Leonard, Stan Rhodes
Recorded between January and October 1960
Vocals – Etta James / Orchestra – The Riley Hampton Orchestra
7. The Shirelles - Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow
From The Shirelles 1960 album “Tonight’s the Night“
Composed by Carole King, Gerry Goffin
Recorded 1960
Vocals – Shirley Owens (lead vocals), Beverly Lee, Doris Coley, Addie Harris / Piano – Paul Griffin / Drums – Gary Chester
8. James Ray - St. James Infirmary
From James Ray 1961 album “James Ray“
Composed by Joe Primrose (pseudonym for Irving Mills), Don Redman.
Recorded 1961
Vocals – James Ray / Accompanied By – Hutch Davie Orchestra & Chorus
9. Sam Cooke - Nothing Can Change This Love
From Sam Cooke 1963 album “Mr. Soul“
Composed by Sam Cooke
Recorded at RCA Victor’s Music Center Of The World between August and December 1962
Vocals – Sam Cooke / Orchestrated and arranged By – Horace Ott / Guitar –Clifton White, Bill Pitman, Tommy Tedesco / Bass – Red Callender, Ray Pohlman, Clifford Hills / Drums – Earl Palmer, Edward “Sharky” Hall / Percussion – Ron Rich / Piano – Eddie Beal, Ernie Freeman, Ray Johnson, Al Pellegrini / Organ – Nathan Griffin / Sax – Bill Green, Plas Johnson / Trombone – John Ewing / Strings
10. Dionne Warwick - Don't Make Me Over
From Dionne Warwick 1963 album “Presenting Dionne Warwick“
Composed by Burt Bacharach, Hal David
Recorded at Bell Sound Studios, New York City, August 1962
Vocals – Dionne Warwick
11. The Rivingtons - Deep Water
From The Rivingtons 1962 single “Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow / Deep Water“
Composed by Al Frazier, Carl White, John “Sonny” Harris, Turner “Rocky” Wilson Jr.
Recorded 1962
Vocals – Carl White (lead vocals), Al Frazier (tenor vocals), John “Sonny” Harris (baritone vocals), Turner “Rocky” Wilson Jr. (bass vocals)
12. Yvonne Fair - Straighten Up
From Yvonne Fair 1963 single “Say Yeah Yeah ! / Straighten Up“
Composed by Dessie Rozier (writing pseudonym for James Brown)
Recorded 1963
Vocals –Yvonne Fair / Organ, Piano – James Brown / Backing Vocals – The Famous Flames / Bass – Bernard Odum, Sam Thomas / Drums – Clayton Fillyau, Jimmie Robinson / Guitar – Les Buie / Sax – Clifford MacMillan, St-Clair Pinckney, Bobby Holloway, Leroy Fleming / Trombone – Sam Hurt / Trumpet – Lewis Hamlin, McKinley Johnson, Teddy Washington
13. Barbara Lewis - Hello Stranger
From Barbara Lewis 1963 album “Hello Stranger“
Composed by Barbara Lewis
Recorded at Chess Studios, Chicago, January 1963
Vocals – Barbara Lewis / Conductor – Riley Hampton / Organ – John Young
14. Wendy Rene - After Laughter
From Wendy Rene 1964 single “After Laughter / What Will Tomorrow Bring“
Composed by Mary Cross (aka Wendy Rene), Johnnie Frierson (Wendy Rene’s brother)
Recorded 1964
Vocals – Wendy Rene / Backing Vocals – The Drapels (Johnnie Frierson, Marianne Brittenum, Wilbur Mondie) / Organ – Booker T. Jones
15. Anna King - If Somebody Told You
From Anna-King 1964 album “Back To Soul“
Composed by Jim Jam (alias of James Brown)
Recorded 1964
Vocals – Anna-King
16. Sam Cooke - A Change Is Gonna Come
From Sam Cooke 1964 album “Ain’t That Good News“
Composed by Sam Cooke
Recorded at RCA Victor’s Music Center Of The World, Hollywood, California, January 30, 1964
Vocals – Sam Cooke / Piano – Harold Battiste, Raymond Johnson / Piano, Celesta – Lincoln Mayorga / Banjo – Joseph Gibbons / Bass – Buddy Clark, Chuck Badie, Cliff Hils, Eddie Tilman, Ray Pohlman / Cello – Emmet Sargeant, Jesse Ehrlich / Drums – Earl Palmer, Edward Hall, Hal Blaine, John Boudreaux / French Horn – William Hinshaw / Guitar – Allan Reuss, Barney Kessel, Clifton White, Howard Roberts, John Pisano, Le Roy Crume, Norman Bartold / Percussion – Linwood Mitchell / Sax – Red Tyler, Edgar Redmond, Jewell Grant, Plas Johnson, William Green / Trombone – David Wells, Ernie Tack, Harry Betts, John Ewing, John Halliburton, Louis Blackburn, Milton Bernhart / Trumpet – John Anderson, Melvin Lastie / Viola – Alexander Neiman, Harry Hyams / Violin – Arnold Belnick, Darrel Terwilliger, Irving Lipschultz, Israel Baker, Jack Pepper, John DeVoogdt, Leonard Malarsky, Ralph Schaeffer, Robert Barene, Sidney Sharp, Tibor Zelig, William Kurasch
17. Otis Redding - I Love You More Than Words Can Say
From Otis Redding 1967 single “I Love You More Than Words Can Say / Let Me Come On Home“
Composed by Booker T. Jones, Eddie Floyd, Alvertis “Al Bell” Isbell
Recorded 1965
Vocals – Otis Redding
18. Bettye LaVette - Let Me Down Easy
From Bettye LaVette 1965 single “Let Me Down Easy / What I Don’t Know (Won’t Hurt Me)“
Composed by Wrecia Holloway
Recorded 1965
Vocals – Bettye LaVette
19. Aretha Franklin - One Step Ahead
From Aretha Franklin 1965 single “One Step Ahead / I Can’t Wait Until I See My Baby’s Face“
Composed by Charles Singleton, Eddie Snyder
Recorded 1965
Vocals – Aretha Franklin
20. Barbara Mason - Yes, I'm ready
From Barbara Mason 1965 album “Yes, I’m Ready“
Composed by Barbara Mason
Recorded March 1965
Vocals – Barbara Mason
21. Lawrence & Jaibi - You Make Me Feel Good
From Dave Godin 2004 compilation “Deep Soul Treasures (Taken From The Vaults…) (Volume 4)“
Composed by Fred Baker, Zerben Hicks
Recorded 1965
Vocals – Lawrence H. “Larry” Banks, Joan “Jaibi” Carol Pulliam (aka Joan Bates
22. Etta James - Lover Man (Oh, Were Can You Be?)
From Etta James 1995 compilation “These Foolish Things / The Classic Balladry Of Etta James“ (previously unreleased)
Composed by Jimmy Davis, Jimmy Sherman, Roger “Ram” Ramirez
Recorded September 1965
Vocals – Etta James
23. O.V. Wright - Can't Find True Love
From O.V. Wright 1965 album “(If It Is) Only For Tonight“
Composed by Louise Blair
Recorded 1965
Vocals – O.V. Wright
24. Smokey Robinson And The Miracles - Ooo Baby Baby
From The Miracles 1965 album “Going To A Go-Go“
Composed by William “Smokey” Robinson, Warren “Pete” Moore
Recorded at Hitsville USA Studios, Detroit, February 1, 1965
Vocals – William “Smokey” Robinson (lead vocals), Warren “Pete” Moore, Robert “Bobby” Rodgers, Ronald “Ronnie” White / Guitar – Marvin “Marv” Tarplin / Instrumentation – The Funk Brothers, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra
25. Jimmy Ruffin - What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted
From Jimmy Ruffin 1967 album “Sings Top Ten“
Composed by James Dean, William Weatherspoon, Paul Riser
Recorded at Hitsville USA Studios, Detroit, February 1966
Lead Vocals – Jimmy Ruffin / Backing Vocals – The Originals (C.P. Spencer, Freddie Gorman, Henry “Hank” Dixon, Ty Hunter, Walter Gaines), The Andantes (Jackie Hicks, Louvain Demps, Marlene Barrow) / Instrumentation – The Funk Brothers
26. Four Tops - Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever
From Four Tops 1966 album “Four Tops On Top“
Composed by Stevie Wonder, Ivy Jo Hunter
Recorded at Hitsville USA Studios, Detroit, April 5, 1966
Vocals – Levi Stubbs Jr. (baritone lead vocals), Lawrence Payton (second tenor vocals, also on keyboards), Abdul “Duke” Fakir (first tenor), Renaldo “Obie” Benson (bass vocals) / Drums – Stevie Wonder / Backing Vocals – The Andantes (Jackie Hicks, Louvain Demps, Marlene Barrow) / Instrumentation – The Funk Brothers
27. The Marvelettes - The Hunter Gets Captured By The Game
From The Marvelettes 1967 album “The Marvelettes“
Composed by William “Smokey” Robinson
Recorded at Hitsville USA Studios, Detroit, 1966
Lead Vocals – Wanda Young / Backing Vocals – Katherine Anderson, Gladys Horton, The Andantes (Jackie Hicks, Louvain Demps, Marlene Barrow) / Instrumentation – The Funk Brothers
28. Otis Redding - Cigarettes And Coffee
From Otis Redding 1966 album “The Soul Album“
Composed by Jerry Butler, Eddie Thomas, Jay Walker
Recorded 1966
Vocals – Otis Redding / Keyboards, Piano – Booker T. Jones, Isaac Hayes / Drums – Al Jackson Jr. / Guitar – Steve Cropper / Bass – Donald “Duck” Dunn / Tenor Sax – Charles “Packy” Axton, Andrew Love / Baritone Sax – Floyd Newman / Trumpet – Sammie Coleman, Wayne Jackson, Gene “Bowlegs” Miller
29. Stevie Wonder - Hey Love
From Stevie Wonder 1966 album “Down To Earth“
Composed by Stevie Wonder, Morris Broadnax, Clarence Paul
Recorded at Hitsville USA Studios, Detroit, 1966
Vocals, Harmonica, Keyboards, Drums, Percussion – Stevie Wonder / Backing Vocals – The Originals (C.P. Spencer, Freddie Gorman, Henry “Hank” Dixon, Ty Hunter, Walter Gaines), The Andantes (Jackie Hicks, Louvain Demps, Marlene Barrow) / Instrumentation – The Funk Brothers (including: Drums – Benny Benjamin / Bass – James Jamerson)
30. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - The Love I Saw in you Was Just a Mirage
From The Miracles 1967 album “Make It Happen“
Composed by William “Smokey” Robinson, Marvin “Marv” Tarplin
Recorded at Hitsville USA Studios, Detroit, November 11, 1966
Vocals – William “Smokey” Robinson (lead vocals), Warren “Pete” Moore, Robert “Bobby” Rodgers, Ronald “Ronnie” White, Claudette Robinson / Guitar – Marvin “Marv” Tarplin / Instrumentation – The Funk Brothers
31. Vicki Anderson - Wide Awake In A Dream
From Vicki Anderson 1966 single “Wide Awake In A Dream / Nobody Cares“
Composed by Lloyd Campbell, Phillip James // may be composed by Wallace Wilson
Recorded 1966
Vocals – Vicki Anderson / Organ, Piano – Bobby Byrd / Bass – Alfonzo Kellum, Bernard Odum / Drums – Jimmie Robinson / Guitar – Jimmy Nolen / Trumpet – Joe Dupars, Waymon Reed, Ron Harper
32. The Temptations - I Wish It Would Rain
From The Temptations 1968 album “Wish It Would Rain“
Composed by Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong, Rodger Penzabene
Recorded at Hitsville USA Studios, Detroit, April 22 & August 31, 1967
Vocals – David Ruffin (on lead), Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams, Melvin Franklin, Otis Williams / Instrumentation – The Funk Brothers
33. Spyder Turner - Stand By Me
From Spyder Turner 1967 album “Stand By Me“
Composed by Ben E. King, Elmo Glick (alias of duo Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller)
Recorded at Tera Shirma Studios, Detroit, 1966
Vocals, Imitations – Spyder Turner
Sweet Soul part 2: 1967-1969
34. Fugi - I'd Rather Be A Blind Man
From Fugi 1997 album (released from the vaults of Chess Records) “Mary, Don’t Take Me On No Bad Trip“
Composed by Ellington “Fugi” Jordan, Etta James // N.B.: Billy Foster, Etta James partner at the time, used to be credited instead of Etta James for tax reasons
Recorded at Ter Mar Studios, Chicago, 1967
Vocals – Ellington “Fugi” Jordan / Backing Band – Black Merda (Guitar – Anthony Hawkins, Charles Hawkins / Drums – Tyrone Hite / Bass – Roosevelt Veasey aka Veesee L. Veasey)
35. Aaron Neville - Tell It Like It Is
From Aaron Neville 1967 album “Tell It Like It Is“
Composed by George Davis, Lee Diamond
Recorded at Cosimo Recording Studio, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1967
Vocals – Aaron Neville
36. Gladys Knight & The Pips - Since I've Lost You
From Gladys Knight & The Pips 1967 album “Everybody Needs Love“
Composed by Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong
Recorded at Hitsville USA Studios, Detroit, 1967
Vocals – Gladys Knight (on lead), Merald “Bubba” Knight, William Guest, Edward Patten / Instrumentation – The Funk Brothers
37. Brenda And The Tabulations - Summertime
From Brenda & The Tabulations 1967 album “Dry Your Eyes“
Composed by George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, DuBose Heyward
Recorded at 919 Sound Studios, Philadelphia, 1967
Vocals – Brenda Payton, Eddie Jackson, Jerry Jones, Maurice Coates
38. Aretha Franklin - I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)
From Aretha Franklin 1967 album “I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love You“
Composed by Ronnie Shannon
Recorded at Fame Recording Studios, Muscle Shoals, Alabama, January 24, 1967
Vocals, Piano – Aretha Franklin / Backing Vocals – Carolyn Franklin, Erma Franklin, Cissy Houston / Baritone Sax – Willie Bridges / Bass – Tommy Cogbill / Cornet, Trumpet – Melvin Lastie / Drums – Gene Chrisman / Guitar – Chips Moman, Jimmy Johnson / Keyboards – Dewey “Spooner” Oldham / Tenor Sax – Charles Chalmers, King Curtis
39. Howard Tate - Get It While You Can
From Howard Tate 1967 album “Get It While You Can“
Composed by Jerry Ragovoy, Mort Shuman
Recorded February 22, 1967
Vocals – Howard Tate / Bass – Chuck Rainey, Jerry Jemmott, Jimmy Tyrell / Drums – Herbie Lovelle / Guitar – Cornell Dupree, Eric Gale / Keyboards – Paul Griffin, Richard Tee / Baritone Sax – Ronnie Cuber / Tenor Sax – Joe Grimm, Seldon Powell / Trumpet – Ernie Royal, Joe Shapley / Trombone – Tony Studd
40. Little Ann - Deep Shadows
From Little Ann 2009 compilation “Deep Shadows“
Composed by Ann “Little Ann” Bridgeforth, Dave Hamilton, Rony Darrell
Recorded 1967
Vocals – Little Ann / Instrumentation – The Dave Hamilton Orchestra
41. Bettye Swann - A Change Is Gonna Come
42. Stevie Wonder - A Fool For You
From Stevie Wonder 1967 album “I Was Made To Love Her“
Composed by Ray Charles Robinson
Recorded at Hitsville USA Studios, Detroit, 1967
Vocals, Harmonica, Keyboards – Stevie Wonder / Backing Vocals – The Andantes (Jackie Hicks, Louvain Demps, Marlene Barrow) / Guitar – Eddie “Chank” Willis / Instrumentation – The Funk Brothers (including: Drums – Benny Benjamin / Bass – James Jamerson)
43. The Delfonics - La La Means I Love You
From The Delfonics 1968 album “La La Means I Love You“
Composed by Thom Bell, William “Poogie” Hart
Recorded 1967
Vocals – William “Poogie” Hart (on lead), Wilbert Hart, Randy Cain / Rhythm Instruments – Cliff Jackson, George Harper, Norman Harris, Robert DiNarde, Ronnie Baker, Stan Watson, Thom Bell, Vincent Montana / Strings – Anthony Sinagoga, Carter Daviel, Charles Apellonea, Dane Coll, Dave Barnett, Don Renalde, Floyd Snyder, Igor Seyrvec, Joseph Delengllis, Renard Edwards, Ralph Malizia
44. Otis Redding - I've Got Dreams To Remember
From Otis Redding 1968 posthumous album “The Immortal Otis Redding“
Composed by Otis Redding, Zelma Redding, Joe Rock
Recorded 1967
Vocals – Otis Redding / Keyboards, Piano – Booker T. Jones, Isaac Hayes / Drums – Al Jackson Jr. / Guitar – Steve Cropper / Bass – Donald “Duck” Dunn / Baritone & Tenor Sax – Joe Arnold, Andrew Love / Baritone Sax – Floyd Newman / Trumpet – Wayne Jackson / Instrumentation – Booker T. & The MG’s, The Memphis Horns
45. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through the Grapevine
From Marvin Gaye 1968 album “In The Groove“
Composed by Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong
Recorded at Hitsville USA Studios, Detroit, June 17, 1967
Vocals – Marvin Gaye / Backing Vocals – The Andantes (Jackie Hicks, Louvain Demps, Marlene Barrow) / Instrumentation – the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, The Funk Brothers (including: Hammond Organ – Earl Van Dyke / Wurlitzer Electronic Piano – Johnny Griffith / Drums – Richard “Pistol” Allen, Uriel Jones / Bass – James Jamerson / Percussion – Jack Ashford)
46. Etta James - I'd Rather Go Blind
From Etta James 1968 album “Tell Mama“
Composed by Ellington “Fugi” Jordan, Etta James // N.B.: Billy Foster, Etta James partner at the time, used to be credited instead of Etta James for tax reasons
Recorded at Fame Recording Studios, Muscle Shoals, Alabama, August & November, 1967
Vocals – Etta James / Bass – David Hood / Drums – Roger G. Hawkins / Guitar – Albert Lowe, Jimmy Ray Johnson / Organ – Barry Beckett, Carl Banks, Dewey L. Oldham (and piano) / Piano – George Davis, Marvell Thomas / Sax – Aaron Varnell, Charles Chalmers, Floyd Newman, James Mitchell / Trumpet – Gene “Bowlegs” Miller
47. James Brown - Maybe I'll Understand
From James Brown 1969 album “Say It Loud I’m Black And I’m Proud“
Composed by James Brown, Bud Hobgood
Recorded 1968
Vocals – James Brown / Drums – William Beau Dollar Bowman / Guitar – Eddie Setser / Piano – Tim Hedding
48. The Charmels - As Long As I've Got You
From The Charmels 1967 single “As Long As I’ve Got You / Baby Come And Get It“
Composed by David Porter, Isaac Hayes
Recorded 1968
Vocals – Barbara McCoy (on lead), Eula Jean Rivers (baritone vocals), Mary Hunt (soprano vocals), Mildred Pratcher (alto vocals)
49. Bobby Womack - California Dreamin'
From Bobby Womack 1969 album “Fly Me To The Moon“
Composed by John Phillips, Michelle Phillips
Recorded 1968
Vocals, Guitar – Bobby Womack / Bass – Mike Leech / Drums – Gene Chrisman / Guitar – Reggie Young / Organ – Bobby Emmons / Piano – Bobby Woods
50. Marvin Gaye - Seek And You Shall Find
From Marvin Gaye 1969 album “M.P.G.“
Composed by Ivy Jo Hunter, William “Mickey” Stevenson
Recorded at Hitsville USA Studios, Detroit, 1968
Lead & Backing Vocals – Marvin Gaye / Backing Vocals – The Originals (C.P. Spencer, Freddie Gorman, Henry “Hank” Dixon, Ty Hunter, Walter Gaines), The Andantes (Jackie Hicks, Louvain Demps, Marlene Barrow) / Instrumentation – The Funk Brothers
51. Vicki Anderson - What The World Needs Now Is Love
From Vicki Anderson & James Brown 1968 single “You’ve Got The Power / What The World Needs Now Is Love“
Composed by Burt Bacharach, Hal David
Recorded 1968
Vocals – Vicki Anderson
52. Johnnie Taylor - Twenty Years From Today
From 1968 Stax compilation “Incroyable Rhythm ‘n Blues Vol. 2“
Composed by Allen A. Jones, Bettye Crutcher, Steve Cropper
Recorded 1968
Vocals – Johnnie Taylor
53. The Temptations - Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got
From The Temptations 1968 album “Wish It Would Rain“
Composed by Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong
Recorded at Hitsville USA Studios, Detroit, 1968
Vocals – Paul Williams (on lead), David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Melvin Franklin, Otis Williams / Instrumentation – The Funk Brothers
54. Booker T. And The M.G.'s feat. Judy Clay - Children Don't Get Weary
From Booker T & The MG’s 1969 album “Up Tight“
Composed by Frank Williams
Recorded at Stax Recording Studios, Memphis, June 1968
Vocals – Judy Clay / Organ, Piano, Conductor – Booker T. Jones / Bass – Donald “Duck” Dunn / Drums – Al Jackson Jr. / Guitar – Steve Cropper
55. Stevie Wonder - I Don't Know Why
From Stevie Wonder 1968 album “For Once in My Life“
Composed by Stevie Wonder, Lula Hardaway, Paul Riser, Don Hunter
Recorded at Hitsville USA Studios, Detroit, 1968
Vocals, Harmonica, Piano, Organ, Clavinet, Drums, Percussion – Stevie Wonder / Backing Vocals – The Originals (C.P. Spencer, Freddie Gorman, Henry “Hank” Dixon, Ty Hunter, Walter Gaines), The Andantes (Jackie Hicks, Louvain Demps, Marlene Barrow) / Instrumentation – The Funk Brothers (including: Guitar – Robert White / Drums – Uriel Jones / Bass – James Jamerson)
56. James Brown & Marva Whitney - Sunny
From James Brown 1969 album “Gettin’ Down To It“
Composed by Bobby Hebb
Recorded 1969
Vocals – James Brown, Marva Whitney / Dee Felice Trio: Drums – Dee Felice / Bass – Lee Tucker / Piano – Frank Vincent
57. Ohio Players - Cold, Cold World
From Ohio Players 1969 album “Observations In Time“
Composed by Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner, Clarence “Satch” Satchell, Marshall “Rock” Jones, Ralph “Pee Wee” Middlebrooks, Gregory Allen Webster, Theodore “Dutch” Robinson
Recorded 1969
Vocals, Guitar – Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner / Vocals, Sax – Clarence “Satch” Satchell / Vocals (maybe) – Edmond Weeden, Theodore “Dutch” Robinson, Bobby Lee Fears / Drums – Gregory Allen Webster / Bass – Marshall “Rock” Jones / Trumpet, Trombone – Ralph “Pee Wee” Middlebrooks
58. The Delfonics - Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)
From The Delfonics 1970 album “The Delfonics“
Composed by Thom Bell, William “Poogie” Hart
Recorded November 1969
Vocals – William “Poogie” Hart (on lead), Wilbert Hart, Randy Cain / Conductor – Thom Bell
59. Eddie Holman - Four Walls
From Eddie Holman 1969 album “I Love You“
Composed by Sheila Holman, Tony Marks
Recorded at Virtue Studios, Philadelphia, 1969
Vocals – Eddie Holman / Conductor – Peter DeAngelis
Sweet Soul part 3: 1970-1972
60. The Temptations - Just My Imagination (Runnin' Away With Me)
From The Temptations 1971 album “Sky’s The Limit“
Composed by Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong
Recorded at Hitsville USA Studios, Detroit, November 24 & December 3, 1970
Vocals – Eddie Kendricks (co-lead vocals), Paul Williams (co-lead vocals), Dennis Edwards, Melvin Franklin, Otis Williams / Instrumentation – The Funk Brothers (including: Guitar – Dennis Coffey, Eddie Willis / Drums – Andrew Smith / Bass – Bob Babbitt / Vibraphone – Jack Brokensha / Marimba – Jack Ashford)
61. Tommy Youngblood - Tobacco Road
From Tommy Youngblood 1970 album “The Soul Of Tommy Youngblood“
Composed by Tommy Youngblood
Recorded 1970
Vocals – Tommy Youngblood
62. The Jackson 5 - Don't Know Why I Love You
From The Jackson 5 1970 album “ABC“
Composed by Stevie Wonder, Lula Hardaway, Paul Riser, Don Hunter
Recorded 1970
Vocals – Michael Jackson (on lead), Jermaine Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Tito Jackson
63. Donny Hathaway - Little Ghetto Boy
From Donny Hathaway 1971 album “Live“
Composed by Earl DeRouen, Edward Howard
Recorded live at The Bitter End Cafe, New York City, October 7, 1971
Vocals, Electric Piano, Piano, Organ – Donny Hathaway / Bass, Backing Vocals – Willie Weeks / Congas, Backing Vocals – Earl DeRouen / Drums, Backing Vocals – Fred White / Guitar, Backing Vocals – Cornell Dupree (on lead), Mike Howard
64. Al Green - Let's Stay Together
From Al Green 1971 album “Let’s Stay Together“
Composed by Al Green, Willie Mitchell, Al Jackson Jr.
Recorded at Royal Recording Studios, Memphis, Tennessee, 1971
Vocals – Al Green / Backing Vocals – Rhodes, Chalmers And Rhodes (Donna Rhodes, Charles Chalmers, Sandra Rhodes) / Baritone Sax, Bass – James Mitchell / Bass – Leroy Hodges / Drums – Al Jackson, Howard Grimes / Guitar – Tennie Hodges / Organ, Piano – Charles Hodges / Tenor Sax – Andrew Love, Ed Logan / Trombone – Jack Hale / Trumpet – Wayne Jackson
65. Ann Peebles - Trouble, Heartaches & Sadness
From Ann Peebles 1972 album “Straight From The Heart“
Composed by Ann Peebles, Don Bryant
Recorded at Royal Recording Studios, Memphis, Tennessee, 1971
Vocals – Ann Peebles / Backing Vocals – Rhodes, Chalmers And Rhodes (Donna Rhodes, Charles Chalmers, Sandra Rhodes) / Bass Sax – James Mitchell / Bass – Leroy Hodges / Drums – Howard Grimes / Guitar – Tennie Hodges / Organ, Piano – Charles Hodges / Tenor Sax – Andrew Love, Ed Logan / Trombone – Jack Hale / Trumpet – Wayne Jackson
66. Gil Scott-Heron - Pieces Of A Man
From Gil Scott-Heron 1972 album “Pieces Of A Man“
Composed by Gil Scott-Heron, Brian Jackson
Recorded at RCA Studios, New York City, April 19 & 20, 1971
Vocals – Gil Scott-Heron / Conductor – Johnny Pate / Piano, Electric Piano – Brian Jackson / Drums – Bernard “Pretty” Purdie / Electric Guitar – Burt Jones / Flute, Sax – Hubert Laws / Bass, Electric Bass – Ron Carter
67. The Stylistics - People Make The World Go Round
From The Stylistics 1971 album “The Stylistics“
Composed by Linda Creed, Thom Bell
Recorded at Sigma Sound Studios, Philadelphia, 1971
Vocals – Russell Thompkins Jr. (tenor lead vocals), James Dunn (baritone vocals), James Smith (bass vocals), Airrion Love (baritone vocals), Herb Murrell (baritone vocals) / Backing Vocals – Barbara Ingram, Linda Creed / Conductor – Thom Bell / Bass – Ronnie Baker / Congas – Larry Washington / Drums – Earl Young / Flute – George Shaw, Jack Faith / French Horn – Robert Martin, Joe DeAngelis, Stephanie Fauber / Guitar – Norman Harris, Roland Chambers / Harp – Mary Gale / Oboe – Fredric Cohen / Percussion – Vince Montana Jr. / Piano, Organ – Lenny Pakula / Trombone – Bob Moore, Richard Genevese, Vincent Forchetti / Trumpet – Bobby Hartzell, Rocco Bene / Strings – Albert Berone, Angelo Pretrella, Tony Sinagoga, Charles Apollonia, Davis Barnett, Don Renaldo, Herschel Wise, Richard Jones, Romeo Distefano, Rudy Malizia
68. Merry Clayton - A Song For You
From Merry Clayton 1971 album “Merry Clayton“
Composed by Leon Russell
Recorded at A&M Studios, Hollywood, California, 1971
Vocals, Backing Vocals – Merry Clayton / Backing Vocals – Abigail Haness, Jerry Peters, Patrice Holloway / Bass – Wilton Felder / Drums – Paul Humphrey / Guitar – David T. Walker / Keyboards – Billy Preston, Carole King, Clarence McDonald, Jerry Peters, Joe Sample / Percussion – Bobbye Porter, Gary Coleman, Sandra Crouch / Sax – Curtis Amy
69. Fontella Bass - I Need Love
70. Bill Withers - Grandma's Hands
From Bill Withers 1971 album “Just As I Am“
Composed by Bill Withers
Recorded at Sunset Sound Recorders, Hollywood, California, 1971
Vocals, Guitar – Bill Withers / Keyboards, Guitar – Booker T. Jones / Bass – Chris Ethridge, Donald “Duck” Dunn / Drums – Al Jackson, Jim Keltner / Guitar – Stephen Stills / Percussion – Bobbye Hall
71. Donny Hathaway - A Song For You
From Donny Hathaway 1971 album “Donny Hathaway“
Composed by Leon Russell
Recorded at Atlantic Studios, New York City, 1971
Vocals, Keyboards – Donny Hathaway / Backing Vocals – Cissy Houston, Deirdre Tuck, J.R. Bailey, Judy Clay, Myrna Smith, Myrna Summers & The Interdenominational Singers, Ronald Bright, Sammy Turner, Sylvia Shemwell / Bass – Chuck Rainey / Drums – Al Jackson Jr. / Guitar – Cornell Dupree
72. Michael Jackson - Got To Be There
From Michael Jackson 1972 album “Got to Be There”
Composed by Elliot Willensky
Recorded June & July 1971
Vocals – Michael Jackson / Backing Vocals – Jermaine Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Tito Jackson
73. Bobby Womack - That's The Way I Feel About Cha
From Bobby Womack 1971 album “Communication“
Composed by Bobby Womack, Joe Hicks, John Grisby
Recorded United Artists Recording Studio, Los Angeles, 1971
Vocals, Horns – Bobby Womack / Backing Vocals – Janice Singleton, Pam Grier, Patrice Holloway / Baritone Sax – Ronnie Eads / Tenor Sax – Harvey Thompson / Bass – David Hood / Drums, Percussion – Roger Hawkins / Lead Guitar – Tippy Armstrong / Guitar – Jimmy Johnson / Moog, Electric Piano, Piano, Harpsichord, Clavichord – Barry Beckett / Trombone – Dale Quillen / Trumpet – Harrison Calloway Jr.
74. Aretha Franklin - I've Been Loving You Too Long
From Aretha Franklin 1972 album “Young, Gifted And Black“
Composed by Jerry Butler, Otis Redding
Recorded at Criteria Recording Studios, Miami, Florida, February 16, 1971
Vocals, Piano – Aretha Franklin / Backing Vocals – Carolyn Franklin, Erma Franklin / Bass – Robert “Pops” Popwell / Drums – Bernard “Pretty” Purdie / Guitar – Cornell Dupree / Electric Piano, Organ – Donny Hathaway / Horns – The Memphis Horns (including Trumpet – Wayne Jackson / Sax – Andrew Love)
75. The Dramatics - In The Rain
From The Dramatics 1971 album “Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get“
Composed by Anthony “Tony” Hester
Recorded in 1971
Vocals – Elbert Wilkins, Larry Demps, Ron Banks, William Howard, Willie Ford
76. Darondo - Didn't I
From Darondo 1973 single “Listen To My Song / Didn’t I“
Composed by William “Darondo” Daron Pulliam, Al Tanner
Recorded at Music City Rec. Studio, Oakland, California, 1972
Vocals – Darondo
77. George Jackson - Aretha, Sing One For Me
From George Jackson 1972 single “Aretha, Sing One For Me / I’m Gonna Wait“
Composed by Eugene Williams, John Harris
Recorded in Memphis, 1972
Vocals – George Jackson
78. Betty Wright - Ain't No Sunshine
From Betty Wright 1972 album “I Love The Way You Love“
Composed by Bill Withers
Recorded in 1972
Vocals – Betty Wright / Backing Vocals – The Reid Singers / Piano, Organ – Arnold “Hoss” Albury, Benny Latimore, Bobby Birdwatcher, Clarence Reid / Guitar – James Knight, Jess “Beaver” Carr, Snoopy Dean, Willie “Little Beaver” Hale / Bass – David Brown, Edmund Collins, Ron Bogdon, Snoopy Dean / Drums – Ivan “Nick” Marshall, Jimmie Lee Harrell, John “Duck” Sandlin, Robert Fergeson, Robert Johnson / Horns – Memphis Horns
79. The Lost Generation - This Is The Lost Generation
From The Lost Generation 1972 album “Young, Tough And Terrible“
Composed by Lowrell Simon, Albert “Fast Finger” Tribble, Fred Simon, Gus Redmond
Recorded 1972
Vocals – Lowrell Simon (lead vocals), Fred Simon, Jesse Dean, Larry Brownlee
80. The New Birth - Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)
From New Birth 1972 album “Birth Day“
Composed by Linda Creed, Thom Bell
Recorded at RCA Studios, New York City, 1972
Vocals, Percussion, Congas – Alan Frey / Vocals – Love Peace & Happiness (Ann Bogan, Leslie Wilson, Melvin Wilson), Londee Wiggins, Bobby “Petey” Downs / Backing Band – The Nite-Liters (Sax –Tony Churchill, Austin Lander / Keyboards, Trombone, Piano, Tuba, Timbales – James Baker / Drums – Robin Russell / Trumpet, Percussion – Robert Jackson / Bass – Leroy Taylor / Guitar – Charlie Hearndon)
81. The Persuaders - Thin Line Between Love and Hate
From The Persuaders 1972 album “Thin Line Between Love And Hate“
Composed by Jackie Members, Richard Poindexter, Robert Poindexter
Recorded at Atlantic Studios, New York City, 1972
Vocals – Douglas Scott (lead vocals), Charles Stodghill, James Barnes, Willie Holland / Rhythm Section – Young, Gifted And Bad / Bass – Harry “Al” Giscombe / Drums – Leroy Quick / Guitar – Angel Luis Paniagua Jr. / Vibes – Paul Young
82. The Delfonics - Hey Love
From The Delfonics 1972 album “Tell Me This Is A Dream“
Composed by Wilbert Hart
Recorded at Sigma Sound Studios, Philadelphia, 1972
Vocals – William “Poogie” Hart (on lead), Wilbert Hart, Major Harris / Bass – Ronnie Baker / Drums – Earl Young / Alto Horn, Flute – George Shaw, Jack Faith / Organ, Piano – Lenny Pakula / French Horn – Joe DeAngelis, Stephanie Fauber / Guitar – Norman Harris, Roland Chambers / Harp – Mary Gale / Oboe – Fredric Cohen / Percussion – Larry Washington, Vince Montana / Trombone – Vincent Forchetti / Trumpet – Robert Hartzell, Rocco Bene / Strings – Albert Barone, Angelo Petrella, Anthony Sinagoga, Charles Apollonia, Davis Barnett, Don Renaldo, Herschel Wise, Richard Jones (2), Romeo Di Stefano, Rudolph Malizia
83. Bill Withers - I Don't Know
From Bill Withers 1972 album “Still Bill“
Composed by Bill Withers
Recorded at Record Plant, Los Angeles, California, 1972
Vocals, Guitar – Bill Withers / Piano, Clarinet, Electric Piano – Ray Jackson / Bass – Melvin Dunlap / Drums, Percussion – James Gadson / Guitar – Benorce Blackmon
84. The Persuasions - Lean On Me
From The Persuasions 1972 album “Spread The Word“
Composed by Bill Withers
Recorded at Electric Lady Studios, New York City, 1972
Vocals – Jerry Lawson (lead vocals), Jayotis Washington (1st tenor & lead vocals), Joseph Russell (2nd tenor vocals), Herbert “Tubo” Rhoad (baritone vocals), Jimmy Hayes (bass vocals)
85. Gil Scott-Heron - Did You Hear What They Said?
From Gil Scott-Heron 1972 album “Free Will“
Composed by Gil Scott-Heron, Brian Jackson
Recorded at RCA Studios, New York City, March 2, 1972
Vocals – Gil Scott-Heron / Conductor – Horace Ott / Backing Vocals, Electric Piano, Piano, Flute, Bells – Brian Jackson / Bass – Gerry Jemmott / Drums – Bernard “Pretty” Purdie / Piccolo Flute – Hubert Laws / Guitar – David Spinozza
Sweet Soul part 4: 1973-1978
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