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Post by Soulsista on Jan 29, 2022 11:32:50 GMT -5
First extra for today comes from this band formed in Los Angeles. Their first charted single topped the Hot 100 and Canadian charts and peaked at #10 on the soul chart.
Baby Come Back - Player
Fun fact: one of the members, Ronn Moss, would go on to spend nearly three decades playing Ridge Forrester on the soap opera The Bold And The Beautiful.
Next, the biggest hit by this Italian-Canadian. It peaked at #21 soul and #4 on the Hot 100, and reached the top in Canada. It was also nominated for a Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. Angela Bofill covered the song in 1988, taking it to #11 soul.
I Just Wanna Stop - Gino Vannelli
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Post by Soulsista on Jan 31, 2022 11:38:03 GMT -5
Today's extra was the final Top 40 hit on the soul chart by this family group from Los Angeles. It peaked at #15.
Don't Stop, Get Off - The Sylvers
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 1, 2022 11:16:12 GMT -5
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Post by back2blk on Feb 1, 2022 11:37:01 GMT -5
I'll get there. Literally waiting for the last minute.
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 2, 2022 11:19:27 GMT -5
Today's extra was the final Top 10 hit on the soul chart for this band from Long Beach, peaking at #5. It was also their final Top 40 hit on the Hot 100, peaking at #39.
Galaxy - War
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 4, 2022 11:13:04 GMT -5
Today's extra was Billboard's top pop single for 1978. Spending 7 weeks at #1 on the Hot 100, it also peaked at #11 on the soul chart.
Shadow Dancing - Andy Gibb
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 5, 2022 12:05:40 GMT -5
And today's extras come from the three older brothers of Andy Gibb, and were included in the movie Saturday Night Fever. First, this worldwide smash topped the Hot 100 as well as the charts in 7 other countries. It also peaked at #4 on the soul chart.
Stayin' Alive - The Bee Gees
The follow-up was also an international hit, topping the charts in 6 countries including the US. On the soul chart, it peaked at #8.
Night Fever - The Bee Gees
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 7, 2022 11:45:43 GMT -5
Today's extra is a song that has been sampled numerous times, most notably in Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five's "Freedom" and in the remix to SWV's "Anything".
Get Up And Dance - Freedom
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 8, 2022 11:35:00 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 8, 2022 11:44:08 GMT -5
Today's extras are by this band from NYC. First, a song that according to Nile Rodgers was the first song written specifically for the band. It topped the disco chart and peaked at #12 on the soul chart and #38 on the Hot 100. Features background vocals by Luther Vandross.
Everybody Dance - Chic
Next, a song from their C'est Chic album. It topped the disco chart and was later sampled in the Faith Evans hit "Love Like This".
Chic Cheer - Chic
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 9, 2022 11:40:20 GMT -5
Today's extra by the woman who sang on Chic's debut album. Her first solo single peaked at #15 on the soul chart.
Saturday - Norma Jean
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 10, 2022 11:36:13 GMT -5
Today's extras are by this singer from South Carolina. First, his first song to reach the Top 10. It peaked at #6 on the soul chart.
Reaching For The Sky - Peabo Bryson
The follow-up was another Top 20 soul hit, spending 5 weeks at #13. It's been covered by the likes of Stephanie Mills and Teddy Pendergrass.
Feel The Fire - Peabo Bryson
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Post by Ivy Leegueâ„¢ on Feb 10, 2022 22:26:50 GMT -5
There are 7 songs on this list that, based on title, I have never heard. Not my favorite of the years, but I just downloaded all the songs from Apple Music and put into a playlist so I will actually listen to all these songs all the way through!
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 11, 2022 13:57:23 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 11, 2022 14:07:13 GMT -5
Today's extras are by this band from Los Angeles. First, one of their 7 Top 10 hits on the soul chart, peaking at #3. It was later covered by Real McCoy and was notably sampled in Candyman's "Knockin' Boots" and Shaggy's "Luv Me, Luv Me".
Ooh Boy - Rose Royce
The follow-up only got to #52 on the soul chart, but it's one of their most well-known songs. It's been covered by Jay-Z, Beyonce, Seal, and The Cover Girls, who took their version to the Top 10 of the Hot 100 in 1992.
Wishing On a Star - Rose Royce
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Post by 🇯🇲 dollybaby 🇯🇲 on Feb 11, 2022 21:30:14 GMT -5
Ok....working on this now
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 12, 2022 12:29:13 GMT -5
First extra for today was the first single by this group from Detroit named in part for its frontman. It peaked at #5 on the soul chart and #8 on the Hot 100.
Jack And Jill - Raydio
Next, the second Top 10 hit on the soul chart for this band from California, peaking at #5.
Shake And Dance With Me - Con Funk Shun
Finally, the first charted single for this band formed in Ohio whose members included the two eldest DeBarge brothers and the younger brother of James Ingram. It peaked at #6 soul and #36 on the Hot 100.
There'll Never Be - Switch
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 13, 2022 16:07:36 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 13, 2022 16:20:14 GMT -5
First extra for today was one of 13 Top 20 soul hits by this singer from Alabama, peaking at #17.
Victim - Candi Staton
Next, the second of two Top 10 hits by this trio. It peaked at #4 on the soul chart.
What You Waitin' For - Stargard
Finally, the biggest hit for this singer from the Watts section of Los Angeles. It topped the disco chart and peaked at #4 soul and #19 on the Hot 100.
Dance (Disco Heat) - Sylvester
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Post by DJDaveMick69 on Feb 13, 2022 21:42:36 GMT -5
If Switch made it to #1, I would rank it in my top 5.
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 14, 2022 11:12:48 GMT -5
First extra for today was the biggest hit for this singer from Florida. Written and produced by KC of The Sunshine Band, it peaked at #8 on the soul chart and #38 on the Hot 100.
Dance Across The Floor - Jimmy "Bo" Horne
Next, the biggest hit by this singer for NYC. It peaked at #3 soul.
Runaway Love - Linda Clifford
Finally, one of their 10 Top 10 hits on the soul chart, spending 5 weeks at #2.
It Seems To Hang On - Ashford & Simpson
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 15, 2022 11:51:26 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 15, 2022 12:05:46 GMT -5
First extra for today was one of 4 Top 10 soul hits for this band from Atlanta, peaking at #7. It was also their final Hot 100 entry and was later sampled in Kid N Play's 1991 song of the same name.
Ain't Gonna Hurt Nobody - Brick
Next, one of 3 Top 20s on the soul chart for the band from New Orleans, peaking at #14. It was later sampled in the Immature song "We Got It".
Girl Callin' - Chocolate Milk
Finally, the first charted single for this band from White Plains, NY. It peaked at #16 on the soul chart.
Stand Up - Atlantic Starr
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 16, 2022 11:40:58 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 16, 2022 12:01:36 GMT -5
First extra for today was the signature ballad for this multinational band. It peaked at #2 on the soul chart and #18 on the Hot 100, and was later covered by Luther Vandross.
Always And Forever - Heatwave
Their next single spent 5 weeks at #3 on the soul chart, and also peaked at #7 on the Hot 100.
The Groove Line - Heatwave
One of the members of Heatwave was Rod Temperton, who would go on to write songs for Michael Jackson, George Benson, and others.
He's produced for the likes of Jeffrey Osborne and Deniece Williams. His first charted single as an artist reached #2 soul.
Reach For It - George Duke
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Post by back2blk on Feb 17, 2022 11:25:32 GMT -5
She's coming!! I'm working on this now.
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 17, 2022 11:48:06 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 17, 2022 12:07:32 GMT -5
First extra for today was one of his 7 Top 10s on the soul chart, peaking at #6. Also reaching #30 on the Hot 100, it's notable for his 18-second note toward the end of the song. Features Ray Parker Jr. on guitar. The song was remixed in 1988 and hit #4 on the British chart. It's also one of the songs you can rank in the Lost Hits Of 1978 Rankdown. Lovely Day - Bill Withers
Next, a song that was first recorded by The Drifters in 1963 and was a Top 10 hit on the Hot 100. The most well-known version is by this singer from Pittsburgh. His version peaked at #2 on the soul chart, #7 on the Hot 100, and won a Grammy for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. On Broadway - George Benson
Next, the follow-up to their #1 soul hit "Take Me To The Next Phase". It peaked at #16 soul and was later sampled by a guy named Robert for his song "Your Body's Callin'". Groove With You - The Isley Brothers |
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Post by gonecountry on Feb 17, 2022 13:15:52 GMT -5
LOVE Lovely Day.
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"You left a mark on my face // And brought a dozen red flags in a vase"
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Post by .indulgecountry on Feb 17, 2022 13:20:50 GMT -5
My list is currently in transit!
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