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Post by seminolefan on May 13, 2019 10:30:30 GMT -5
May 18, 1985The first single for this band with new member Barbara Weathers, who replaced Sharon Bryant, reached #6 on the soul chart and #90 on the Hot 100. Freak-A-Ristic - Atlantic Starr May 19, 1979This Burt Bacharach and Hal David composition was first a hit for Dionne Warwick in 1964 and has been covered numerous times since then. This Scottish band sent their version to #32 soul and #92 on the Hot 100. Walk On By - Average White Band May 15, 1971Kris Kristofferson wrote and released this song a year earlier. It was then covered by Sammi Smith, who took it to the top of the country chart and #8 on the Hot 100. This singer from Louisiana took his version to #13 soul and #69 on the Hot 100. It would also become a Top 40 hit for Gladys Knight & The Pips. Help Me Make It Through The Night - Joe Simon
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Post by seminolefan on May 20, 2019 10:20:28 GMT -5
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Post by seminolefan on May 20, 2019 10:37:37 GMT -5
And now, a few extras... May 27, 1989The biggest hit for this British-born rapper reached #2 on the rap chart and #5 for R&B. Montell Jordan sampled it in 1995 for his #1 hit "This Is How We Do It". Children's Story - Slick Rick May 26, 1990The former lead singer of Shalamar took this song to #2 on the R&B chart and #62 on the Hot 100. Show Me - Howard Hewett May 25, 1991A protege of MC Hammer, this Mississippi-born singer has her biggest hit with a remake of a classic by The Emotions. It peaked at #2 R&B and was her lone Hot 100 entry, stopping at #54. I Don't Want To Lose Your Love - B Angie B
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Post by seminolefan on May 27, 2019 10:19:52 GMT -5
June 2, 1984This hip hop group and radio show crew from NYC took this song to #15 on the soul chart. Mariah Carey would sample it in 1997 for her hit "Honey". Hey DJ - World Famous Supreme Team June 4, 1977Detroit-born and Cincinnati-raised, he's best known as a member of The Spinners. His first single after leaving the group got as high as #17 soul. Sadly, he passed away in 1984 after suffering a heart attack while performing in a nightclub. Hats Off To Mama - Philippé WynneFun fact: Alan Thicke was his manager at the time.
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Post by seminolefan on Jun 3, 2019 10:27:15 GMT -5
June 5, 1982This duo from NYC took this song to #2 on the dance chart and #15 on the soul chart. Keep On - D-Train June 11, 1988The final Hot 100 entry for this group from Oregon came oh-so-close to reaching AT40, but stalled at #41 on the Hot 100. On the R&B chart, it got as high as #17. Should I Say Yes? - Nu Shooz June 12, 1976The follow-up to his #1 soul hit "Full Of Fire", this song peaked at #16 on the soul chart. Let It Shine - Al Green
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Post by seminolefan on Jun 10, 2019 10:19:12 GMT -5
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Post by seminolefan on Jun 17, 2019 9:55:43 GMT -5
June 21, 1986Best known as the lead singer of the band Champaign, he struck out on his own with this single. It topped out at #26 on the soul chart. Dial My Number - Pauli Carman June 26, 1971His first single after leaving The Temptations didn't fare all that well, stopping at #37 soul and #88 on the Hot 100. But he kept on truckin' and eventually found his way to the top. It's So Hard For Me To Say Goodbye - Eddie Kendricks June 28, 1975The follow-up to their #1 hit "Lady Marmalade", this song climbed to #8 on the soul chart and #48 on the Hot 100. What Can I Do For You? - LaBelle
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Post by seminolefan on Jun 24, 2019 9:58:56 GMT -5
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Post by seminolefan on Jun 24, 2019 10:20:00 GMT -5
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Post by seminolefan on Jul 1, 2019 10:28:15 GMT -5
July 4, 1987The first Hot 100 entry for this rapper from Queens got up to #84. On the soul chart, it became his first Top 10 hit, peaking at #4. Language warning. I'm Bad - LL Cool J July 12, 1980The breakthrough hit on the soul chart for this Wisconsin-born singer got as high as #26. He would have to wait another year before reaching AT40. Never Givin' Up - Al Jarreau July 10, 1976The follow-up to his #2 soul hit "He's a Friend", this song would climb to #24 soul. Get It While It's Hot - Eddie Kendricks
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Post by seminolefan on Jul 8, 2019 10:16:38 GMT -5
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Post by seminolefan on Jul 15, 2019 10:42:08 GMT -5
July 19, 1986This band was formed by the former bassist of Prince's band The Revolution. Their lone hit, which was written and co-produced by His Purple Highness, made it to #19 on the soul chart. 100 MPH - MazaratiAnd as a bonus, the demo version: 100 MPH - Prince July 19, 1975The final Hot 100 entry on the Motown label for this legendary family group peaked at #60. On the soul chart, it got as high as #6. It's a song that was first released by Diana Ross & The Supremes 7 years earlier. Forever Came Today - The Jackson 5
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Post by mga707 on Jul 15, 2019 10:54:58 GMT -5
The final Hot 100 entry on the Motown label for this legendary family group peaked at #60. On the soul chart, it got as high as #6. It's a song that was first released by Diana Ross & The Supremes 7 years earlier. Forever Came Today - The Jackson 5Was not a huge hit for Diana & Co. either. In fact, their third-lowest charting single between "Where Did Our Love Go' and Diana's supposed 'last' Supremes single "Someday We'll Be Together" (which in fact was Diana backed by Motown studio group The Andantes--Mary and Cindy were not on it). Only reached #28 in spring '68.
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Post by seminolefan on Jul 22, 2019 10:19:42 GMT -5
July 28, 1984The lone Hot 100 entry for this Brooklyn-based hip hop group peaked at #56. On the soul chart, it climbed to #9. Jam On It - Newcleus July 28, 1973One of their 15 Top 20 soul hits, this #18 soul song got as high as #66 on the Hot 100. Be What You Are - The Staple Singers
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Post by seminolefan on Jul 28, 2019 10:44:55 GMT -5
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