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Post by seminolefan on Oct 21, 2019 10:50:53 GMT -5
And a few extras... October 29, 1988They racked 17 Top 10 hits on the R&B chart, including this song, which got as high as #3. It barely cracked the Hot 100, peaking at #95. You're Not My Kind Of Girl - New Edition October 28, 1989The final single from her debut album, and one of the few songs on that album to not be produced or written by L.A. Reid and Babyface, reached #36 on the R&B chart. Slow Down - Karyn White October 27, 1990She's best known for singing on the Soul II Soul hits "Keep On Movin'" and "Back To Life". Her first charted solo single topped the dance chart, climbed to #3 R&B, and topped out at #53 on the Hot 100. Livin In The Light - Caron Wheeler October 26, 1991One of her 3 Top 10 R&B hits, this song peaked at #10. It's a remake of a song originally recorded by Angela Bofill. I'm On Your Side - Jennifer Holliday
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Post by seminolefan on Oct 28, 2019 10:25:26 GMT -5
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Post by seminolefan on Nov 4, 2019 10:58:14 GMT -5
November 9, 1985This was her final Top 10 soul hit on the RCA label, peaking at #10. It was also one of her last Hot 100 entries, getting as high as #77. The song was written by Michael Jackson and Barry and Maurice Gibb. MJ and Barry also had a hand in producing it, and provided backup vocals as well. Eaten Alive - Diana Ross November 13, 1976The fourth Hot 100 entry for this singer climbed to #55. On the soul chart, it reached #19. Let's Be Young Tonight - Jermaine Jackson
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Post by seminolefan on Nov 11, 2019 11:29:16 GMT -5
November 12, 1983Her debut single on the Epic label made it to #21 on the soul chart. Fix It - Teena Marie November 13, 1976The follow-up to her #1 soul hit "Something He Can Feel", she sent this song to #17 soul and #72 on the Hot 100. Jump - Aretha Franklin
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Post by seminolefan on Nov 18, 2019 11:13:51 GMT -5
November 28, 1981This Latino band from Los Angeles had a Top 10 hit earlier in the year with a remake of The Intuders song "Together". Now they're taking on a song made famous by The Delfonics, sending it to #33 on the soul chart. La La Means I Love You - Tierra November 23, 1974One of their final singles together, this song topped out at #29 soul and #65 on the Hot 100. Sexy Ida (Part 1) - Ike & Tina Turner
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Post by seminolefan on Nov 25, 2019 11:43:10 GMT -5
November 29, 1980It was first a Top 10 hit for Paul Davis in 1977. This singer from The Windy City recorded his own version 3 years later, sending it to #37 on the soul chart. I Go Crazy - Lou RawlsInteresting note: on the 03/04/1978 AT40, Casey said that Davis begged his label to give this song to Lou as he thought it would be successful, but the label decided to release his version instead. December 1, 1973Her final Top 40 hit on the soul chart came with this song, which peaked at #29. All The Way Down - Etta James
And now some extras... December 3, 1988This song was one of 10 by him to top the R&B chart. Hey Lover - Freddie Jackson December 2, 1989Together they had 6 songs reach the Top 40 of the R&B chart. This song was one of them, reaching #23. On the Hot 100, it got as high as #58. I Think I Can Beat Mike Tyson - DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince December 1, 1990The biggest solo hit for the lead singer of The Manhattans got up to #3 on the R&B chart. Slow Motion - Gerald Alston November 30, 1991Their lone Hot 100 entry came with a classic by The Staple Singers, topping out at #90. On the R&B chart, it became their second #1 hit. Also topped the Christian chart. I'll Take You There - BeBe & CeCe Winans feat. Mavis Staples
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Post by seminolefan on Dec 2, 2019 11:35:21 GMT -5
December 6, 1986Their first hit on AT40 was "(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party)". Their first song to reach the Top 40 of the soul chart was this song, which peaked at #22. It's The New Style - The Beastie Boys December 4, 1971He racked up 21 Top 20 singles on the soul chart. This song, which climbed to #15 soul, topped out at #94 on the Hot 100. You Keep Me Holding On - Tyrone Davis
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Post by seminolefan on Dec 9, 2019 12:52:06 GMT -5
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Post by seminolefan on Dec 16, 2019 11:09:47 GMT -5
December 26, 1987One of their 23 Top 20 hits on the soul chart, this song peaked at #16. In The Mood - The Whispers December 16, 1972The follow-up to their #1 soul hit "Back Stabbers", they sent this song to #13 soul and #57 on the Hot 100. 992 Arguments - The O'Jays
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Post by seminolefan on Dec 23, 2019 11:43:19 GMT -5
December 28, 1985He appeared in the movie Krush Groove, and one of his song from that movie was climbing the soul chart, eventually peaking at #16. He's been an ordained minister for the last 10 years. If I Ruled The World - Kurtis Blow December 25, 1976They racked up 15 Top 20 singles on the soul chart, including 14 straight between 1970 and 1976. This song was one of them topping out at #11. Love Me, Love Me, Love Me - The Staple SingersNOTE: At the time they were simply going by The Staples.
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Post by seminolefan on Dec 30, 2019 11:14:39 GMT -5
And now some extras... December 24, 1988Born in Ohio, she got her start singing backup for the likes of Gladys Knight and Stephanie Mills. She would go on to produce 6 Top 10 R&B hits, including this song, which peaked at #4. Sweet, Sweet Love - Vesta Williams December 23, 1989Paying tribute to their friend, the late Marvin Gaye, they took this song to #4 on the R&B chart. It would be their final Top 10 hit. Silky Soul - Maze featuring Frankie Beverly December 22, 1990One of the most successful R&B artists of the '80s, he was still riding high into the early '90s. This song became his 9th R&B charttopper. Love Me Down - Freddie Jackson December 21, 1991His first solo single shot to the top of the R&B charts. Private Line - Gerald LevertHappy New Year!
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Post by seminolefan on Jan 6, 2020 11:29:41 GMT -5
January 15, 1983They've hit the Top 10 on the soul chart 11 times throughout their career. This was one of those Top 10s, peaking at #9. Do It - The Bar-Kays January 8, 1972Their second Hot 100 entry got up to #52. On the soul chart, it reached #13. Show Me How - The Emotions January 7, 1978Growing up in Gary, Indiana, she was the first African American female to win Miss Indiana, due in part to her singing during the talent competition. Her best known song made it to #10 on the soul chart. If It Don't Fit Don't Force It - Kellee Patterson
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Post by seminolefan on Jan 13, 2020 11:35:29 GMT -5
January 16, 1982They hit AT40 in 1975 with "Autobahn". Their biggest hit on the soul chart came with this song, which peaked at #22. It's been sampled numerous times since its release. Numbers - Kraftwerk January 24, 1987One of their 2 Top 40 soul hits, this song got as high as #34. Paul Revere - The Beastie Boys January 18, 1975He had 9 consecutive Top 10 hits on the soul chart between 1973 and 1976. This #8 soul song reached #71 on the Hot 100. One Tear - Eddie Kendricks
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Post by seminolefan on Jan 20, 2020 11:25:00 GMT -5
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Post by seminolefan on Jan 20, 2020 11:44:21 GMT -5
And a few extras... January 28, 1989Throughout his career he wrote and produced for artists such as Deniece Williams, The Whispers, and Jeffrey Osborne. As a singer, his biggest hit was a remake of this classic duet between Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway, getting as high as #18 on the R&B chart. Where Is The Love - Robert Brookins & Stephanie Mills January 27, 1990He hit the Top 40 of the R&B chart 12 times. This song, a take on an Aretha Franklin classic, climbed to #30. (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Man - James Ingram January 26, 1991One of her 12 Top 10 R&B hits, this song peaked at #8. Fairy Tales - Anita Baker January 25, 1992While "Cream" was sent to pop, this song was sent to urban. It got up to #3 R&B and #77 on the Hot 100. Insatiable - Prince & The New Power Generation
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