Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Sept 28, 2022 13:53:24 GMT -5
First extra for today was a standout track from his Songs In The Key Of Life album. It was never officially released as a single, but got plenty of play at urban radio. It was later covered by Donell Jones and Luther Vandross.
Knocks Me Off My Feet - Stevie Wonder
Next, the follow-up to his #1 soul hit "I Want You". It peaked at #14 on the soul chart and was later covered by Fourplay with El DeBarge.
After The Dance - Marvin Gaye
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Sept 29, 2022 11:01:24 GMT -5
First extra for today was the follow-up to their #1 "Sing a Song". It peaked at #11 on the soul chart and #39 on the Hot 100, and is a remake of a 1973 song by Creative Source. It was reworked in 2021 as "You Want My Love" featuring Lucky Daye.
Can't Hide Love - Earth, Wind & Fire
As a bonus, the original by Creative Source:
Next, the follow-up to their #1 "Get The Funk Out Ma Face". It peaked at #4 soul and #30 on the Hot 100.
Get The Funk Out Ma Face - The Brothers Johnson
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Sept 30, 2022 10:56:19 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Sept 30, 2022 11:15:45 GMT -5
First extra for today was the first Top 10 hit on the Hot 100 for this band from Tuskegee, Alabama, peaking at #5. It also peaked at #2 on the soul chart.
Sweet Love - The Commodores
Next, the follow-up to her #1 "Sophisticated Lady". It peaked at #10 soul.
Mr. Melody - Natalie Cole
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Post by gonecountry on Sept 30, 2022 14:15:47 GMT -5
Just submitted. Was not sure what my top 3 were going to be when I started this, and I was surprised. If I could have ranked my #30 lower than 30, I would have. Complete dreck. Otherwise, I'd say a very solid year.
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Oct 1, 2022 10:38:27 GMT -5
First extra was one of his 33 solo Top 40 hits on the soul chart, peaking at #25. It was later sampled in De La Soul's "Breakadawn".
Quiet Storm - Smokey Robinson
Next, the final Top 40 on the soul chart by this singer from West Palm Beach, Florida, peaking at #18. It was also his final Hot 100 entry.
Honey I - George McCrae
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Oct 2, 2022 11:30:16 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Oct 2, 2022 11:45:33 GMT -5
First extra for today was the final Top 40 hit on the Hot 100 for this Scottish band, peaking at #40. It also peaked at #21 on the soul chart.
Queen Of My Soul - Average White Band
Next, the final Top 10 hit by this singer from DC who got his start in the Broadway production of Hair. It peaked at #6 soul and was his final Hot 100 entry.
The More You Do It (The More I Like It Done To Me) - Ronnie Dyson
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Post by #LisaRinna on Oct 2, 2022 11:53:26 GMT -5
I'll send my list soon!
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Oct 3, 2022 10:43:53 GMT -5
First extra for today was his final solo Top 10 hit, peaked at #2 on the soul chart. It also peaked at #36 on the Hot 100.
He's a Friend - Eddie Kendricks
Next, the first single on the Columbia label for this singer from Mississippi. It peaked at #2 soul and #38 on the Hot 100.
Give It Up (Turn It Loose) - Tyrone Davis
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Oct 4, 2022 10:12:27 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Oct 4, 2022 10:34:28 GMT -5
First extra for today was the breakthrough hit by this singer from Jackson, Mississippi. It peaked at #2 on the soul chart and #3 on the Hot 100, and was originally country hits for Wilma Burgess and Eddy Arnold.
Misty Blue - Dorothy Moore
Dorothy's version was actually recorded in 1973, but it took over two years before it was finally released.
Next, the breakthrough hit for this singer from NYC who got her start in the Broadway productions of Hair and Purlie. It peaked at #18 soul and was her first Hot 100 entry. It was later covered by Dannii Minogue.
This Is It - Melba Moore
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Oct 5, 2022 10:37:03 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Oct 5, 2022 10:50:49 GMT -5
First extra for today was originally on their 1974 debut album Do It Good, but didn't become a hit until after the back-to-back #1 successes of "Get Down Tonight" and "That's The Way (I Like It)". It peaked at #25 on the soul chart.
Queen Of Clubs - KC & The Sunshine Band
The Do It Good album was later re-released under the title Queen Of Clubs.
Next, the first charted single by one of the many bands to come out of Dayton, Ohio. It peaked at #31 soul and introduced us to Roger Troutman and his signature talk box.
Wanna Make Love - Sun
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Oct 6, 2022 10:23:27 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Oct 6, 2022 10:37:04 GMT -5
First extra for today was from the soundtrack to the 1974 movie Claudine which starred Diahann Carroll and James Earl Jones, but it wasn't released as a single until two years later. It peaked at #13 on the soul chart.
Make Yours a Happy Home - Gladys Knight & The Pips
Next, the final Top 40 hit by this legendary Motown group. It peaked at #25 soul and #40 on the Hot 100.
I'm Gonna Let My Heart Do The Walking - The Supremes
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Post by #LisaRinna on Oct 6, 2022 11:20:55 GMT -5
Submitted!
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Post by jenglisbe on Oct 6, 2022 12:21:31 GMT -5
Wow there are a lot of longer songs in this one. I just have a few more rankings to figure out.
I did have one great discovery in this one.
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Oct 7, 2022 10:21:45 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Oct 7, 2022 10:39:42 GMT -5
First extra for today was the follow-up to their #1 hit "Fly, Robin, Fly". It peaked at #5 on the soul chart and #2 on the Hot 100.
Get Up And Boogie - Silver Convention
Next, the final Top 10 for this band from Brooklyn. It peaked at #6 soul and was also their final Hot 100 entry.
Can't Stop Groovin' Now, Wanna Do It Some More - B.T. Express
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Post by wyckyd on Oct 7, 2022 13:25:37 GMT -5
I should be able to have mine in by midnight (ET). I have about 6 or 7 songs left to rank (most of which I know very well).
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Post by .indulgecountry on Oct 7, 2022 22:21:57 GMT -5
Can I submit tomorrow?
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Oct 7, 2022 23:32:22 GMT -5
Yes. I won't officially close submissions until Sunday. |
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Post by Soulsista on Oct 8, 2022 11:41:52 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Oct 8, 2022 11:56:46 GMT -5
First extra for today was one of 58 Top 10s on the soul chart for Soul Brother #1, peaking at #4.
Get Up Offa That Thing - James Brown
Next, the follow-up to her #1 smash "Love Hangover". It peaked at #10 soul and #25 on the Hot 100.
One Love In My Lifetime - Diana Ross
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Post by Private Dancer on Oct 8, 2022 12:15:23 GMT -5
Having 58 top tens is crazy...James Brown was not playing
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Soulsista
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Post by Soulsista on Oct 9, 2022 11:18:31 GMT -5
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Post by #LisaRinna on Oct 9, 2022 11:25:32 GMT -5
So I wasn't late?
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Post by Soulsista on Oct 9, 2022 11:32:48 GMT -5
First extra for today was the biggest hit by this jazz musician from Philadelphia. Featuring vocals by Michael Henderson, it peaked at #4 on the soul chart and #27 on the Hot 100.
You Are My Starship - Norman Connors
Next, one of 23 Top 10 soul hits for this legendary quartet from Detroit. It peaked at #7 soul.
Catfish - The Four Tops
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Post by Soulsista on Oct 10, 2022 10:03:09 GMT -5
Reveals will begin in just a moment!
But first, an extra. This disco adaptation of Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 topped the Hot 100 chart and crossed over to the soul chart, peaking at #10. It was later sampled in Robin Thicke's debut single, "When I Get You Alone".
A Fifth Of Beethoven - Walter Murphy & The Big Apple Band
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