Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Jul 30, 2022 10:32:02 GMT -5
Today's extra is another song from the Car Wash soundtrack. It peaked at #14 on the soul chart.
You Gotta Believe - The Pointer Sisters
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Post by phieaglesfan712 on Jul 30, 2022 10:50:33 GMT -5
Can I participate in this ranking?
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Jul 30, 2022 11:48:32 GMT -5
Anyone can participate.
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Post by Soulsista on Aug 1, 2022 10:25:32 GMT -5
First extra for today was the follow-up to her #1 smash "Don't Leave Me This Way". It peaked at #12 on the soul chart.
If It's The Last Thing I Do - Thelma Houston
Next, the follow-up to their #1 smash "Best Of My Love". It peaked at #7 soul.
Don't Ask My Neighbors - The Emotions
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Aug 2, 2022 10:57:08 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Aug 2, 2022 11:05:14 GMT -5
Today's extras are from their album Spirit. The follow-up to their #1 soul hit "Getaway" peaked at #4 on the soul chart and #21 on the Hot 100.
Saturday Nite - Earth, Wind & Fire
Their next single peaked at #26 soul and was later sampled in the Queen Pen song "Party Ain't a Party".
On Your Face - Earth, Wind & Fire
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Post by Private Dancer on Aug 2, 2022 13:03:45 GMT -5
Next, the follow-up to their #1 smash "Best Of My Love". It peaked at #7 soul.
Don't Ask My Neighbors - The Emotions
This my song! Come to me...don't ask my neighbors...come to me....don't be afraiaaaaaaaad |
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Post by Soulsista on Aug 3, 2022 10:31:48 GMT -5
Got two more EWF extras, both from their All 'N All album. Neither of these songs were officially released as singles, but are considered fan favorites and are usually included in their greatest hits packages.
Love's Holiday - Earth, Wind & Fire
Be Ever Wonderful - Earth, Wind & Fire
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Post by Soulsista on Aug 4, 2022 10:48:17 GMT -5
First extra for today is from their self-titled album. It wasn't released as a single, but is a fan favorite and a quiet storm staple.
Zoom - The Commodores
Next, a song that The Crusaders took to #21 on the soul chart a year earlier. This band from Los Angeles almost matched that success, as their version peaked at #22 soul.
Keep That Same Old Feeling - Side Effect
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Aug 5, 2022 10:31:09 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Aug 5, 2022 10:47:27 GMT -5
Today's extras are two of the earliest singles on the Epic label for this brotherly group from Gary, Indiana. Both songs were written and produced by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. First up, their second single on Epic. It peaked at #6 on the soul chart and #28 on the Hot 100, and was later covered by Dannii Minogue
Show You The Way To Go - The Jacksons
Next, the lead single and title track from their 1977 album. It peaked at #8 soul.
Goin' Places - The Jacksons
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Post by Soulsista on Aug 6, 2022 15:21:00 GMT -5
First extra for today was the follow-up to their #1 hit "You Don't Have To Be a Star (To Be In My Show)". It peaked at #9 on the soul chart and #15 on the Hot 100.
Your Love - Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr.
Next, the follow-up to her #1 soul hit "I've Got Love On My Mind". It peaked at #9 soul.
Party Lights - Natalie Cole
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Post by Soulsista on Aug 7, 2022 12:12:47 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Aug 7, 2022 12:28:14 GMT -5
Today's extras are by this multiracial band from South Florida. The follow-up to their #1 hit "(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty" peaked at #4 on the soul chart and #37 on the Hot 100.
I Like To Do It - KC & The Sunshine Band
Their next single topped the Hot 100 and peaked at #3 for R&B.
I'm Your Boogie Man - KC & The Sunshine Band
The band White Zombie later covered it under the title "I'm Your Boogieman" for The Crow: City Of Angels soundtrack. |
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Post by gonecountry on Aug 7, 2022 14:21:45 GMT -5
I would've have voted Boogie Man high up. Love it. I Like to Do It is also a great song. KC and the Sunshine band pumped out some classics in the 70's.
Love the use of Boogie Man in Superbad.
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Post by Soulsista on Aug 8, 2022 10:37:08 GMT -5
Today's extras are by this quartet from Jersey City. This song was one of their 11 Top 10 hits on the soul chart, peaking at #6.
It Feels So Good To Be Loved So Bad - The Manhattans
Their next single was another Top 10, peaking at #10 soul.
We Never Danced To a Love Song - The Manhattans
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Post by Soulsista on Aug 9, 2022 10:33:17 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Aug 9, 2022 10:52:03 GMT -5
First extra for today is by this duo from Philadelphia. The lead single from their Bigger Than Both Of Us album peaked at #23 on the soul chart and #39 on the Hot 100. Do What You Want, Be What You Are - Hall & OatesIt was later covered by The Dramatics as "Do What You Want To Do".
Next, the biggest hit by this blues singer. It peaked at #9 soul. Good Thing Man - Frank Lucas |
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Post by #LisaRinna on Aug 9, 2022 13:02:45 GMT -5
Submitted!
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Aug 10, 2022 10:48:34 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Aug 10, 2022 11:05:13 GMT -5
First extra for today was the biggest hit by this band from NYC. It topped the disco chart, peaked at #31 on the soul chart and #27 on the Hot 100, and was later covered by Gloria Estefan. The song's opening lyrics reference a man who would go on to sign (and later marry) Mariah Carey.
Cherchez La Femme - Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band
Next, the first single by an act that at the time consisted of session musicians. It peaked at #10 soul and #25 on the Hot 100, and is a medley of Motown songs. It was after the song became a hit that a vocal group was formed, which included former Soul Train dancers Jody Watley and Jeffrey Daniel.
Uptown Festival - Shalamar
Next, the last Hot 100 entry for this female group from Philadelphia, stopping just short of the Top 40 at #41. It also peaked at #23 on the soul chart.
Doctor Love - First Choice
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Post by Verisimilitude on Aug 10, 2022 14:05:10 GMT -5
Fun fact: First Choice's "Doctor Love" would eventually be sampled in Gwen Guthrie's "Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent" which of course was featured in the 1986 thread as an R&B #1. It also peaked at #1 on Dance and #42 on the Hot 100:
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Post by Soulsista on Aug 11, 2022 10:10:58 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Aug 11, 2022 10:20:41 GMT -5
Today's extras are by this quintet from Detroit. Their breakthrough hit peaked at #5 on the soul chart and was their first Hot 100 entry, peaking at #25. It was covered by Jesse Powell in 1996.
Gloria - Enchantment
The follow-up was another Top 10 on the soul chart, peaking at #3.
Sunshine - Enchantment
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Post by Soulsista on Aug 12, 2022 10:22:01 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Aug 12, 2022 10:44:06 GMT -5
First extra for today was the final Top 10 hit by this singer from Texas, peaking at #7 on the soul chart. It was also his final Hot 100 entry, peaking at #12.
Ain't Gonna Bump No More (With No Big Fat Woman) - Joe Tex
Next, the final Hot 100 entry for this band from Brooklyn. It also peaked at #16 soul.
Dancin' - Crown Heights Affair
Finally, the second of 2 Top 40 hits on the Hot 100 for this band from Atlanta, peaking at #18. On the soul chart, it peaked at #2.
Dusic - Brick
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Post by .indulgecountry on Aug 12, 2022 20:56:59 GMT -5
I'll bang out my list tonight!
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Post by Soulsista on Aug 13, 2022 11:02:22 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Aug 13, 2022 11:25:31 GMT -5
First extra for today was the last single released by this female trio for nearly 2 decades. It peaked at #18 on the soul chart.
Isn't It a Shame - LaBelle
Lead singer Patti LaBelle would give a GIF-tastic performance years later.
After LaBelle went their separate ways, Patti embarked on a solo career. Her debut solo single peaked at #31 soul.
Joy To Have Your Love - Patti LaBelle
Finally, the first single and biggest hit by this female group from California. It peaked at #12 on the Hot 100 and spent 4 weeks at #2 on the soul chart.
You Can't Turn Me Off (In The Middle Of Turning Me On) - High Inergy
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Post by beyoncelover on Aug 13, 2022 14:42:37 GMT -5
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