March 24, 2009 by admin
Filed under Your Opinions Do Matter
OK Guys & Girls, we’re trying to compile the top 10 Soul tunes of “all time”. I’ve been trying to compile my Top 10 Soul tracks and it’s not as easy as I thought. So can you help us?
There has been so many all time Soul Top 100, Top 20 & Top 10 charts compiled so we thought that we would also compile our own all time Soul Top 10 based on our members “all time” favourite Soul tunes. Personally, I’ve been trying to compile my Top 10 for the last few months and every time I think I have it sorted, someone either reminds me about a great classic tune or I remember a couple more and have to keep going back to the drawing board.
This is why Soul music is such a great music genre. I mean the music never dies and like a bottle of good wine these Soul classic just get better and better with time. So let’s see if you can do a better job than me and come up with your “all time” Top 10 Soul tunes ASAP!
I don’t know about you folks but I think ‘Got to Get You Off Of My Mind’ by Solomon Burke should def. be up there in the top 10 any day. What say?
I love RESPECT by Aretha and i also like I Heard It Through The Grapevine which I think was sung by Marvin Gaye…. both of these numbers are right up there!
(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay which was sung by Otis Redding is probably his best song ever! And one which I feel should have a place in this top ten for sure….
i guess my fav number would be What’d I Say by Ray Charles. I just love the vocals on that song. Great idea to have this list though….. lets see who tops number 1.
For me it would have to be Maybellene by Chuck Berry. i think it is easily the best soul song he sung and probably my favorite for top spot. This will be a good list though…
If you ask me, i would be hard pressed to pick just ONE song, but if it was just one song it would have to be …. Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag by James Brown - my personal favorite singer.
Money Honey by Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters is my personal number 1 song ever. there are many more, but if I was to pick my favorite it wouls have to be this one.
Money Honey is a nice song but I would have to go with the evergreen classic 8. Shake, Rattle, & Roll by Big Joe Turner. Its so peppy and nice to listen to. I get uplifted every time I listen to this track.
My hubby and I really love the song - My Girl by The Temptations. We danced to it at our wedding and still love it as much as we did before… our no.1 pick.
I for one love Long Tall Sally by Little Richard - tis got some amazing lyrics and a lot of soul. My vote for no.1
In The Midnight Hour by Wilson Pickett is also an amazing song. if i was to choose a hit song to be in the top 10, it would be this one.
Have you people forgotten Blueberry Hill by Fats Domino or what?!? Its simply the best song out there. My pick is Blueberry Hill by Fats Domino any day.
Check out Sixty Minute Man by The Dominoes - its one awesome track! An also my pick for the No.1 song … hope it makes it to the top 10….
I feel the older classics deserve a place in the top 10 as they have repeat value far higher than newer songs. my pick is 14. Everyday People by Sly & The Family Stone (i think) for being in the top 10
I don’t know if you have heard this song - Lawdy Miss Clawdy by Lloyd Price, but it is my top pick to be in the top 10 list here. Its a lovely song with a great beat.
The maximum respect to Respect by Aretha Franklin. it is the best song she has ever sung! i would like this to be in the top 10 for sure…
My Chérie Amour by Stevie Wonder is the best for me. Would love it for others to vote it as well. I really love it!
i would choose Isn’t She Lovely by Stevie Wonder and yes My Chérie Amour is one of my favorites as well. Basically, would be happy for him to be included in the list. At least any of his songs will do, i’m his big fan.
Speking of S.W., the best for me is OVERJOYED… he’s amazing and i love the song. i always sing it when at home.. lol!
yes would like RESPECT by Aretha Franklin to be part of the list, it’s one of the best songs of the Rock & Roll era. i like it
mine would be by MJ:
1. billie jean
2. I just can’t stop loving you
3. she’s out of my life
4. the way you make me feel
4. billy jean
5. man in the mirror
My Girl by The Temptations, this is a song for my wife.
Dance with my father again, is such a heartwarming song. it really catches my heart and i really love it by Luther Vandross. Missed him in the industry, he’s such a great contributor of great Soul & R&B music. Would choose it to be on the list.
I think you should include the “Heat wave” of Martha and Vandellas in the list you are compelling. This is one of my favorite numbers and I find it an all time hit. As far as my knowledge is concerned, “Heat Wave” was one of the first songs which exemplify the style of music later popularized as “Motown Sound”.
Did you think of One Nation under a Groove to include in the list? It is one, which I have included in my Top 100 list. It was the most commercially successful album of its time
Reach Out, I’ll Be There by The Four Tops, is one of the greatest records ever made. I think you should include this number in the list you are compiling. It is one of my favorite numbers in the realm of deep soul.
I think that Rocket 88 by Jackie Brenston should be included in the Top 100 list. I find the track awesome. The vocal song presented by Jackie, just touched the soul. Rocket 88 was actually a hymn of praise to the joys of the Oldsmobile. Anyways I find it really fantastic and hope you guys will include it in the list.
Guys, did not you think of “The Tracks of My Tears” by the Miracles. That is a wonderful track I think. I found it really fascinating in Smokey’s Voice. It was also nominated for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Award. I think your Top 100 list should not miss out this track.
Hey guys, don’t you think Jungle Boogie by the Kool & the Gang is quite interesting? I always found this soul tune refreshing and I think you should give a thought to this track before you compile the list.
Did you think of “Baby Love” by The Supremes? Oh it’s a wonderful tune. It just feed my soul each and every time I listen to it. It is a 1964 number-one hit recorded for the Motown label. It should be there in your list.
Why don’t you include the track “Why Do Fools Fall In Love?” by Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers. I just found this Soul tune utterly soothing. This must be included in the top list you are compiling.
as you may have seen from all these comments, it seems like almost all have different bets. i know, we all have our different likes and we have our unique best/s. but so far from the list above, i would choose My Girl by The Temptations is the best from all.
i would choose RESPECT by Aretha F. i just hope it’ll be included in the list.
this has touches me: WHAT’S GOING ON - Marvin Gaye
hope this will be included as this must be reflected and the way it was delivered by MG, it’s just so terrific.
this has touches me: WHAT’S GOING ON - Marvin Gaye
hope this will be included as this must be reflected and the way it was delivered by MG, it’s just so terrific.
i am an emotional person and i so so love WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN by 7 Percy Sledge. hope others will also vote for this.. hehe
the only and always be the best soul for me REASONS by EARTH WIND & FIRE. i am not in any way get tired listening to it for number of times in a day.. love it! hope it’ll be counted.
I think the song “Shining Star” by Earth, wind and Fire should be there in the list. It is one of my most favorite tracks and I think that the melodies like this should always be there in the Top R&B songs list. It was the band’s first major hit, bagging the no.1 spot on both the U.S. Hot 100 and the U.S. R&B/Hip-Hop charts.
I think you should give a thought to Uptight (Everything’s Alright) by Stevie wonder for the Motown label. It just touched my soul. I always include it in my favorite list. Guys, you can also include it in your list.
“It’s all right to have a good time” by the Impression is one of my favorite tracks. I think the best part of the song is its powerful political statement and social constraints of the time. The song articulates the society of the time. I think the son deserves to be included in the top 10 list of best songs ever made.
Hey guys , don’t you think the track “Bo Diddley” interesting? I found it really fascinating and think you should include this track in your Top 10 list. I am damn sure you will fall in love with it
After hearing “I Want You Back” I have fallen in love with the track. it’s really amazing. what a great composition! Simply outstanding. Bank on my words and include this track in your top 10 list. I am sure you won’t regret at all.
The soothing tune of “Theme From shaft” by Issac Hayes has touched my soul. It’s simply a pain reliever. If it is still not in your top 10 list, then hurry up and include it.
Definitely music never dies, as years past there new and lot of song on the go..
Especially classic music..
Many artists in various genres of electronic music like house, drum n bass, and downtempo, are heavily influenced by soul, and have produced many soul-inspired compositions..
The Northern soul and modern soulrn emerged was a richer sound that was more advanced in terms of Hi-Fi and FM radio technology..Brought new style of sounds for all…
A soul songs like the neo soul which describes a musical blend of 1970s soul-style vocals and instrumentation with contemporary R&B sounds, hip hop beats and poetic interludes. And was developed in the early to mid 1990s. A key element in neo soul is a heavy dose of Fender Rhodes or Wurlitzer electric piano pads over a mellow, grooving interplay between the drums and a muted, deep funky bass. T
Like theBlue-eyed soul is a term used to describe R&B or soul music performed by white artists. The term doesn’t refer to a distinct style of music, and the meaning of blue-eyed soul has evolved over decades. They continued to used it particularly by the British media to describe a new generation of singers who adopted elements of the Stax and Motown sounds. To a lesser extent, the term has been applied to singers in other music genres that are influenced by soul music..
Psychedelic soul was a blend of psychedelic rock and soul music, which paved the way for the mainstream emergence of funk music a few years…
Some music like Philadelphia soul had a lush orchestral sound and doo-wop-inspired vocals…
Chicago soul generally had a light gospel-influenced sound, but the large number of record labels based in the city tended to produce a more diverse sound than other cities. Mainly a blues and rock and roll label, produced a number of major soul artists. N ot only scored many hits with his group, the The Impressions, but wrote many hit songs for Chicago artists and produced hits on his own labels for The Fascinations and the Five Stairsteps…
New Orleans soul scene directly came out of the rhythm and blues era, when such artists as Little Richard, Fats Domino, and Huey Piano Smith made a huge impact on the pop and R&B charts and a huge directly influence for the birth of the Funk music . New Orleans soul sound generating a passel of national hits…
Memphis soul is a shimmering, sultry style of soul music. That featured melancholic and melodic horns, organ, bass, and drums, as heard in recordings…
Detroit soul and also known as Motown
It is strongly rhythmic and influenced by gospel music. This sound often includes hand clapping, a powerful bass line, violins and bells.. easy right??!!!!
Knock On Wood by Eddie Floyd is one of my all time favorite. After hearing it I have started to fall in love with it. Give a thought and include it in your list and I can bet you won’t regret
The melodious tune of Shake A Hand by Faye Adams attracts me more often. Whenever I feel like take a break from everyday work I just tune on my recorder t hear this track. bank on my words and include it in the top 10 list
Chain Gang by Sam Cooke has refreshed my mind. Every time I hear it I find it new. The soothing tune is one of my hot favorite songs. Why do not you include it in the list?
What do you think about Knock On Wood by Eddie Floyd. Its nice, it’s fantastic, it’s awesome. I think it should be there in the list because the tracks like Knock On Wood rocks the R&B list from the very beginning. Include it guys and I can bet you won’t regret.
My Guy by Mary Wells transports me to another world. I feel refreshed and de-stressed. I have given it the no 1 place in my favorite list? What do you think? Bank on my words and give a thought to this track before you compile the list finally.
Honky Tonk by Bill Doggett just fascinates me. Its not only my all time favorite but I also switch my recorder on to listen the awesome tune whenever I find time. Honky Tonk rocks! You can include it in the list you are compiling. What say?
Shake A Hand -by Faye Adams is one of my top favorite. I think you already have included this track in the list. If you have not yet done this, then include it right now. Every time I hear the song every time I fall in love with it. Songs like this should be there in the Top 10 list
What do you think of Chain Gang by Sam Cooke. The soothing tune of the yrack just touch the soul. Why don’t you include it in the list? Bank on my words and give it a a thought before you compile the list finally.
I like Hound Dog by Big Mama Thornton a lot. There is something in the track that fascinates me. Even i utter the song all through the day. Give it a place in your top 10 list and trust me you won’t regret.
Sam & Dave are my all time favorite. But the Hold On, I’m Comin’ by the duo fascinates me all the time. I always include it in the list of my favorites? What do you think? Give it a thought!!
Green Onions by Booker T. & The MG’s is one of the melodious R&B track. I hope it is already there is your list. i don’t think that there is anyone who can compile the top 10 list without considering this track. It’s just fantastic
You’ve Got The Love by Rufus is one of my favorite tunes. The tune is mesmerizing and I am sure that you have included it in your top 10 list.
I hope you have added The Great Pretender by The Platters. The tune is so melodious that it touches my soul every time I listen to it.
Harry Hippy by the Great Mr Bobby Womack,followed by Daylight
Did you think about One Mint Julep by The Clovers. Mesmerizing tunes like it should be there in the top ten R&B chart always. If you have not yet added it then just give it a thought.
Jean Knight is one of my favorite artist and his popular track Mr. Big Stuff is just awesome.I have fallen in love with this track. It deserves to be in the top list of R&B songs. if you have not yet added it, bank on my words and add it. I can bet you won’t regret.
Ruth Brown is a nice singer. Did you think of including Ruth’s “Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean” in your top 10 list. i found the track really stunning and think that it deserves to be in the top list always.
I have found many people have suggested a number of popular tracks, but did not find anybody suggesting, I Got You (I Feel Good) by James Brown. Guys don’t you find the track melodious? If you do not have included it then I would suggest you to listen it once. I hope it worth to be in the top 10 list.
Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe by Barry White is my fvorite . It is the topmost track in my top 10 list. Hope it will attract your attention also
what about . Lonely Teardrops by Jackie Wilson? I just love the track. I think yo have already included it in the list because tracks like this should alwys be there in such list
I’ll Take You There by The Staple Singers is my all time favorite. the soothing tune of the track just mesmerize me. After hearing it I have fallen in love with it. I would like you to give a thought to this track before compiling the final top 10 list
Did you think of “Fool, Fool, Fool” sung by The Clovers. such a melodious number deserves to be in the top list of R&B genre.
Rapper’s Delight by The Sugarhill Gang is my all time favorite. i am mesmerized with the soothing tune of the song. After hearing this song I have fallen in love with it. bank on my words and include it in your list.
Lean On Me sung Bill Withers is a fantastic track. I hope you have already added it in your list.Too mesmerizing this song comforts me when I feel bore with my everyday work.
David ruffin one great voice
I don’t know if you have already compiled the top 10 list of Soul Music ever produced.However, I think ‘Got to Get You Off Of My Mind’ by Solomon Burke should definitely be up there in the top 10 list. What do you say?
Some tunes like Philadelphia soul does not get ld ever. It has a rare tune, which touches soul every time we hear it. It can come in the top list any day. What do you guys think?
Did you think of RESPECT by Aretha Franklin to be part of the list It’s one of the well known songs of the Soul genre. give it a thought if you have not yet compiled the list
Detroit soul is one of my favorite tunes.
The rhythmic tune and the gospel influence of the track enthralled me. It should always be on the top list of the soul music. What say?
If I had to pick one song it would be a close call between ‘Open the Door To Your Heart’ by Darrell Banks or ‘This Old Heart Of Mine’ by the Isley brothers. To be honest you’re asking for the impossible.
Myfav number would be What’d I Say by Ray Charles. The vocals on that song are truly thrilling.It would be great to include this in the list… well I dont know which one is best according to you guys
Did not you include Detroit Soul. Oh I love the track. It just touch my soul and relieve all my stresses. I always utter the melodious tune.
I really admire the song (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay sung by Otis Redding. I think it is probably his best song ever!I feel it should alwys be in the top 10 list. What say guys?
Did yu think of including the great compositions like “I Want You Back”? I have fallen in love with the track. it’s really amazing!Simply outstanding.
Did yu think of including the great compositions like “I Want You Back”? I have fallen in love with the track. it’s really amazing!Simply outstanding.
I guess my favorite number Maybellene by Chuck Berry should be there in the list. What a great compilation it is! It can come in the top list anytime.
the one which I think should be there in the list is “Open the Door To Your Heart’ by Darrell Banks. It’s my all time favorite. And there are so many. I don’t think it is possible to point one out .
Its really a difficult task to find out one, but if you ask me I will say that My Girl by The Temptations should be there in the Top 10 list. I don’t know , you might have already included it. My heart leaps with the melody of this track
I guess you have already included Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag by James Brown. It’s my personal favorite and I think it deserves to be in the top 10 list? What say Guys?
I love Long Tall Sally by Little Richard . What a nice composition and I also love its amazing lyrics. i love it a lot. Please include it in your list
the amazing melody of The Midnight Hour by Wilson Pickett enticed me greatly. After hearing it I have fallen in love with it and if i was to choose a hit song to be in the top 10, it would be this one.
David ruffin is one of the great voice i think. Why don’t you include one of his track in your list?
i think “Open the Door To Your Heart’ by Darrell Banks should be there in the list. It’s my all time favorite. Bank on my words and include it. i can bet, you won’t regret.
if you ask me , i would say that Money Honey is a wonderful classic, which I believe to be there in the list always. Do give a thought to it before you compile the list
Shake, Rattle, & Roll by Big Joe Turner is my favorite tune. Its so soothing and nice to listen to. I would be very happy if it comes in your top 10 list
Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone are true Divas! ill’d say Chubby Checker - The Twist is in my top ten also with Fats Domino - Blueberry Hill illd include artists like Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Mariah Carey (in her youth), Alicia Keys, John Legend. to many really