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Post by seminolefan on Aug 20, 2018 10:11:51 GMT -5
August 30, 1986A parody of the Timex Social Club hit "Rumors", this song by a California DJ made it to #27 on the soul chart. Make sure to have that bug spray on hand... Roaches - Bobby Jimmy & The Critters August 25, 1973This song would be his last Hot 100 entry for nearly 5 years, peaking at #44. On the soul chart, it got as high as #16. It should be noted that the reason for the long break was that he was suffering from schizophrenia. Love, Love, Love - Donny Hathaway
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Post by seminolefan on Aug 27, 2018 10:15:18 GMT -5
September 1, 1984This was the 5th and final Top 10 soul hit for this band from Dayton, Ohio, reaching #7. Outrageous - Lakeside September 1, 1979The biggest hit for this band from Norfolk, Virginia, was this song, which soared to #4 soul. It would be sampled 10 years later for 2 Live Crew's controversial single "Me So Horny". Firecracker - Mass Production September 6, 1975He's best known for playing Michael Evans on the sitcom Good Times. He reached the Top 10 on the disco chart and #37 on the soul chart with this Van McCoy-penned track. When You're Young And In Love - Ralph Carter
And a few extras... August 27, 1988She's hit the Top 10 of the R&B chart 4 times. This was one of them, peaking at #5. Husband - Shirley Murdock August 26, 1989One of her 5 R&B #1s, this song was written and produced by Angela Winbush. Something In The Way (You Make Me Feel) - Stephanie Mills August 25, 1990Their final Hot 100 entry came with this song, which got as high as #55. On the R&B chart, it was one of their last Top 10 hits, getting up to #3. Innocent - The Whispers
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Post by seminolefan on Sept 3, 2018 10:25:02 GMT -5
September 17, 1983The follow-up to their #1 soul hit "Save The Overtime (For Me)", this legendary group sent this song to #5 on the soul chart. You're Number One (In My Book) - Gladys Knight & The Pips September 12, 1970Their last single, "Love On a Two-Way Street", reached #1 soul and #3 on the Hot 100. This song made it to #7 soul, but couldn't quite make AT40, stopping at #44 on the Hot 100. If I Didn't Care - The Moments September 9, 1978They hit the Top 10 on the soul chart twice. One was the theme to the movie Which Way Is Up, which went straight to #1. The other was this song, getting as high as #4. What You Waitin' For - Stargard
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Post by seminolefan on Sept 10, 2018 10:15:02 GMT -5
September 18, 1982She's scored 21 Top 20 hits on the soul chart throughout her career. This was one of them, peaking at #14. It almost made the Hot 100, bubbling under at #101. Last Night - Stephanie Mills September 13, 1986One of 3 Top 10 soul hits for this British group comprised of 5 siblings, this song climbed to #7. It was their most successful single on the Hot 100, getting as high as #41 (almost cracking AT40). Can't Wait Another Minute - Five Star September 17, 1977This was the only single released from their Travelin' At The Speed Of Thought album, climbing to #7 soul. It's also the first single to feature vocals by Sammy Strain- he replaced William Powell, who had passed away a few months earlier from cancer. Work On Me - The O'Jays
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Post by seminolefan on Sept 17, 2018 10:13:19 GMT -5
September 19, 1987Their breakthrough on the Hot 100 came with "Push It". Their breakthrough on the soul chart came a few months earlier, when this song climbed to #21. Tramp - Salt-N-Pepa September 20, 1980This was their 5th and final Top 10 hit on the soul chart, peaking at #8. On the Hot 100, it got up to #61. Rebels Are We - Chic September 27, 1975Stevie Wonder sent this song to #1 soul and #8 on the Hot 100. This Georgia-born legend released his version over a year later and took it to #22 soul and #91 on the Hot 100. Living For The City - Ray Charles
And an extra... September 24, 1988This hip hop classic got as high as #18 on the R&B chart and #21 on the dance chart. Don't Believe The Hype - Public Enemy
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Post by seminolefan on Sept 24, 2018 10:28:04 GMT -5
September 28, 1985Incorporating the melody of the Inspector Gadget theme, this hip hop classic made its way to #4 on the soul chart. The Show - Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew September 28, 1974They had 11 consecutive Top 10 soul hits from 1973 to 1977. The fourth of these Top 10s peaked at #4, while climbing to #52 on the Hot 100. Live It Up - The Isley Brothers
And a couple of extras... September 30, 1989The final chart entry for this legendary family group made it to #9 on the R&B chart. And they did it by paying homage to the Gary, Indiana home they grew up in. 2300 Jackson Street - The JacksonsEight of the 9 Jackson siblings are on this track, with LaToya being left out. September 29, 1990One of his 14 Top 10 R&B hits, this one got as high as #2. Merry Go Round - Keith Sweat
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Post by seminolefan on Oct 1, 2018 10:14:59 GMT -5
October 3, 1981The first charted single for this band from Minneapolis reached #6 on the soul chart. It would later be covered by TLC. Get It Up - The TimeLanguage warning: The F-word is used a few times towards the end. October 6, 1984The first solo single for this "Nasty Girl" made it to #15 soul and #73 on the Hot 100. Pretty Mess - Vanity October 2, 1971This late singer from Arkansas sent this song to #10 on the soul chart and #64 on the Hot 100. Hijackin' Love - Johnnie Taylor October 1, 1977This Philly group almost hit AT40 with this song, but it stalled at #41 on the Hot 100. On the soul chart, it got as high as #23. Doctor Love - First Choice
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Post by seminolefan on Oct 8, 2018 10:20:38 GMT -5
October 8, 1983This was the 12th and final Top 10 soul hit for this family group from Providence, Rhode Island, getting up to #10. Deeper In Love - Tavares October 14, 1978The first chart entry for this man from Minneapolis reached #12 soul and #92 on the Hot 100. And that was just the beginning of his legacy. Soft And Wet - Prince October 13, 1973This late singer from Alabama sent this song to #17 on the soul chart. It was also his final Hot 100 entry, peaking at #90. Take a Closer Look At The Woman You're With - Wilson Pickett
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Post by seminolefan on Oct 15, 2018 10:24:15 GMT -5
October 16, 1982It was a dance charttopper for this British duo. It also crossed over to the soul chart, peaking at #31, and got as high as #73 on the Hot 100. Situation - Yaz October 25, 1986This was her first single released on the Motown label, reaching #4 soul and #48 on the Hot 100. Nail It To The Wall - Stacy Lattisaw October 21, 1972The first charted single for this family group from Watts, Los Angeles, made it to #14 on the soul chart and #94 on the Hot 100. Fool's Paradise - The Sylvers October 23, 1976One of his 10 Top 20 soul hits, this song got up to #19 soul and #55 on the Hot 100. Let's Be Young Tonight - Jermaine Jackson
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Post by seminolefan on Oct 22, 2018 10:09:21 GMT -5
October 25, 1980This was one of the songs by this Italian-American group that had lead vocals by Luther Vandross. It only got to #49 on the soul chart, but it's arguably considered their signature song. Janet Jackson would breathe new life into it when she sampled it in her #1 hit from 2001, "All For You". The Glow Of Love - Change October 31, 1987The first chart entry for this singer from New York City, who now goes by the name Sananda Maitreya, made it to #19 soul and #68 on the Hot 100. If You Let Me Stay - Terence Trent D'Arby October 27, 1979This band from Detroit scraped the Top 40 of the soul chart with this song, peaking at #38. Features vocals by a singer who would enjoy solo success a few years later, enrapturing us with her sound. Ready For Your Love - Chapter 8 October 31, 1970One of their earliest singles, it reached #16 on the soul chart and #87 on the Hot 100. Funky Man - Kool & The Gang
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Post by doomsdaymachine on Oct 22, 2018 20:10:46 GMT -5
In the 1970s, sixteen #1 Soul hits missed the Top 40:
6/17/72 - WOMAN'S GOTTA HAVE IT, Bobby Womack (#60 pop) 12/21/74 - SHE'S GONE, Tavares (#50 pop) 6/21/75 - GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT, The O'Jays (#45 pop) 8/09/75 - HOPE THAT WE CAN BE TOGETHER SOON, Sharon Paige with Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes (#42 pop) 10/20/75 - TO EACH HIS OWN, Faith, Hope & Charity (#50 pop) 2/07/76 - TURNING POINT, Tyrone Davis (Did not make the Hot 100) 10/30/76 - MESSAGE IN OUR MUSIC, The O'Jays (#49 pop) 1/08/77 - DARLIN' DARLIN' BABY (Sweet Tender Love), The O'Jays (#72 pop) 4/23/77 - THE PRIDE (Part 1), The Isley Brothers (#63 pop) 6/18/77 - BREAK IT TO ME GENTLY, Aretha Franklin (#85 pop) 3/25/78 - BOOTZILLA, Bootsy's Rubber Band (Did not make the Hot 100) 5/13/78 - TAKE ME TO THE NEXT PHASE (Part 1), The Isley Brothers (Did not make the Hot 100) 9/09/78 - HOLDING ON (When Love Is Gone), L.T.D. (#49 pop) 1/20/79 - AQUA BOOGIE, Parliament (#89 pop) 5/26/79 - I WANNA BE WITH YOU (Part 1), The Isley Brothers (Did not make the Hot 100) 10/13/79 - (Not Just) KNEE DEEP (Part 1), Funkadelic (#77 pop)
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Post by seminolefan on Oct 23, 2018 10:08:13 GMT -5
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Post by mga707 on Oct 23, 2018 11:21:21 GMT -5
In the 1970s, sixteen #1 Soul hits missed the Top 40: 6/17/72 - WOMAN'S GOTTA HAVE IT, Bobby Womack (#60 pop) 12/21/74 - SHE'S GONE, Tavares (#50 pop) 6/21/75 - GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT, The O'Jays (#45 pop) 8/09/75 - HOPE THAT WE CAN BE TOGETHER SOON, Sharon Paige with Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes (#42 pop) 10/20/75 - TO EACH HIS OWN, Faith, Hope & Charity (#50 pop) 2/07/76 - TURNING POINT, Tyrone Davis (Did not make the Hot 100) 10/30/76 - MESSAGE IN OUR MUSIC, The O'Jays (#49 pop) 1/08/77 - DARLIN' DARLIN' BABY (Sweet Tender Love), The O'Jays (#72 pop) 4/23/77 - THE PRIDE (Part 1), The Isley Brothers (#63 pop) 6/18/77 - BREAK IT TO ME GENTLY, Aretha Franklin (#85 pop) 3/25/78 - BOOTZILLA, Bootsy's Rubber Band (Did not make the Hot 100) 5/13/78 - TAKE ME TO THE NEXT PHASE (Part 1), The Isley Brothers (Did not make the Hot 100) 9/09/78 - HOLDING ON (When Love Is Gone), L.T.D. (#49 pop) 1/20/79 - AQUA BOOGIE, Parliament (#89 pop) 5/26/79 - I WANNA BE WITH YOU (Part 1), The Isley Brothers (Did not make the Hot 100) 10/13/79 - (Not Just) KNEE DEEP (Part 1), Funkadelic (#77 pop) The Isleys are an odd case: After hitting the top 40 every year except for two (1970 and 1974) between 1969 and 1975 (including three big top 10 hits), they could only scrape the bottom of the 40 two more times, #40 in 1977 and #39 in 1980.
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Post by seminolefan on Oct 29, 2018 10:02:34 GMT -5
November 3, 1984He got his start as a member of B.T. Express in the '70s before enjoying solo success in the '80s. This #25 soul hit features vocals from a young newcomer named Whitney Houston. Are You The Woman - Kashif November 8, 1975They racked up 25 Top 10 hits on the soul chart, including this song, which peaked at #6. On the Hot 100, it got up to #55. Caribbean Festival - Kool & The Gang
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Post by mga707 on Oct 29, 2018 11:01:42 GMT -5
During that period between "Hollywood Swingin'" and "Ladies Night" when for whatever reason they could not score a big hit on the pop chart.
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