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Post by seminolefan on Nov 5, 2018 10:56:12 GMT -5
November 7, 1981This singer from Harlem was just 4 years old when she performed at the Apollo Theater. After over a decade of hitting the soul chart, this song was one of her first to break into the Top 40 of that chart, peaking at #24. Written by Rod Temperton and produced by Quincy Jones. Do You Love Me? - Patti Austin November 9, 1974There were two versions of the same song, which is anti-war, charting at this time. The more successful version was by Al Wilson- his got up to #19 soul and #30 on the Hot 100. The other version made it to #27 soul, but couldn't quite reach AT40, stopping at #62 on the Hot 100. La La Peace Song - O.C. Smith
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Post by seminolefan on Nov 12, 2018 10:51:01 GMT -5
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Post by seminolefan on Nov 19, 2018 14:28:06 GMT -5
November 23, 1985This singer and keyboardist from Jamaica, Queens got his start performing with artists like Lenny White and Tom Browne. His biggest and most well-known song climbed to #6 on the soul chart and #44 on the Hot 100. It has since been sampled numerous times, most notably in LL Cool J's remix of "Loungin". Who Do You Love - Bernard Wright November 27, 1976This was their first single released as a quartet, following the exit of Ricky Taylor. It peaked at #7 soul and #46 on the Hot 100. I Kinda Miss You - The Manhattans
And now some extras... November 26, 1988Gino Vannelli sent it to #4 on AT40 and #21 on the soul chart in 1978. Ten years later, this singer from New York City recorded her own version, taking it to #11 R&B. I Just Wanna Stop - Angela Bofill November 25, 1989It was first made famous by Bob Dylan and later covered by the likes of Eric Clapton and Guns N' Roses. It also gave this Georgia singer her only Top 10 hit on the R&B chart, where it got up to #4. Knockin' On Heaven's Door - Randy Crawford November 24, 1990She's best known for playing Whitley Gilbert on "A Different World". Full Force produced this track, which hit #14 on the R&B chart. She would hit AT40 the following year with the song "Just Want To Hold You". Try Me - Jasmine Guy
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Post by seminolefan on Nov 26, 2018 11:54:26 GMT -5
December 6, 1980Best known for the song "Funky Town", this Minneapolis-based group scored one more Top 40 hit on the soul chart. Remaking a Top 10 pop hit by Ace, it reached #29 soul. How Long - Lipps Inc. December 2, 1972Randy Newman wrote it, and it was first recorded by Eric Burdon & The Animals in 1966. It has been covered numerous times since then, most famously by Three Dog Night, who took it to #1 (and was sitting at the top on AT40's premiere show). The version recorded by this Alabama-born singer got up to #16 on the soul chart and scraped the Hot 100, peaking at #99. Mama Told Me Not To Come - Wilson Pickett
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Post by seminolefan on Dec 3, 2018 11:31:57 GMT -5
December 12, 1987The follow-up to their #1 soul hit "Casanova", this song climbed to #2 soul and stayed there for 4 weeks. My Forever Love - LeVert December 8, 1973They had 12 songs reach the Top 20 on the soul chart. This was one of them, peaking at #12. On the Hot 100, it got as high as #45. Fell For You - The Dramatics
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Post by seminolefan on Dec 10, 2018 11:23:02 GMT -5
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Post by vto66 on Dec 13, 2018 11:28:23 GMT -5
I remember hearing that "Do Wah Ditty" song on KFRC quite a bit back in 1982. Great tune.
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Post by seminolefan on Dec 17, 2018 11:40:17 GMT -5
December 24, 1983Their second of 7 Top 10 soul hits, this song got as high as #8. On the Hot 100, it peaked at #61. Wet My Whistle - Midnight Star December 20, 1975Michael Henderson and Jean Carne lend their vocals to this song, which reached #10 soul and cracked the Hot 100 at #97. Valentine Love - Norman Connors
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Post by seminolefan on Dec 24, 2018 11:04:15 GMT -5
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Post by seminolefan on Dec 31, 2018 11:20:42 GMT -5
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Post by seminolefan on Jan 7, 2019 11:10:31 GMT -5
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Post by seminolefan on Jan 14, 2019 11:06:47 GMT -5
January 17, 1987They've had 15 songs reach the Top 10 on the soul chart. This was one of them, climbing to #8. Big Fun - The Gap Band January 23, 1982Diana Ross had a hit with it just a year earlier. This singer, who sadly passed away last August, put her own spin on it and took the song to #29 soul. It's My Turn - Aretha Franklin January 16, 1971They hit the Top 10 of the soul chart 8 times over the course of their career. This #9 soul song got as high as #56 on the Hot 100. All I Have - The Moments January 19, 1974The man once known as "Iceman" sent this song to #15 on the soul chart. He currently serves as a member of the Board Of Commissioners in Cook County, IL. Power Of Love - Jerry Butler
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Post by mga707 on Jan 14, 2019 12:25:07 GMT -5
January 19, 1974The man once known as "Iceman" sent this song to #15 on the soul chart. He currently serves as a member of the Board Of Commissioners in Cook County, IL. Power Of Love - Jerry Butler Did not know that about Mr. Butler. Still active at age 79!
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Post by seminolefan on Jan 21, 2019 11:33:29 GMT -5
January 28, 1984Michael Jackson had originally recorded this song for his Thriller album, but it ended up being left out. A year later this British Jamaican band recorded their version, sending it to #25 on the soul chart and #65 on the Hot 100. She's Trouble - Musical YouthAnd as a bonus: She's Trouble - Michael Jackson January 29, 1977From her Four Seasons Of Love album, this song got as high as #24 soul and #58 on the Hot 100. Spring Affair - Donna Summer
And a few extras... January 28, 1989This duo from Detroit teamed up with a 15-year-old singer from Pittsburgh. Their duet made it to #2 on the R&B chart and #78 on the Hot 100. This Time - Kiara & Shanice Wilson January 27, 1990Her two biggest hits were covers of Dionne Warwick songs. There was "Don't Make Me Over" and then this, which peaked at #3 R&B and #74 on the Hot 100. Walk On By - Sybil January 26, 1991Their first 3 singles all hit #1 on the R&B chart. This R&B charttopper reached #57 on the Hot 100. You Don't Have To Worry - En Vogue
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Post by seminolefan on Jan 28, 2019 11:33:51 GMT -5
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