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Post by seminolefan on Jul 29, 2019 10:21:47 GMT -5
August 3, 1985He's had 27 songs hit the Top 10 of the soul chart throughout his career. This song was one of them, peaking at #4. It's Over Now - Luther Vandross August 1, 1970Best known for the hits "Everlasting Love" and "She's a Bad Mama Jama", this Detroit-born singer scored his second Top 20 on the soul chart with this song, which climbed to #12. On the Hot 100, it got as high as #78. Drop By My Place - Little Carl Carlton August 3, 1974One of their four Top 20 soul hits, reaching #14, this song was also their first Hot 100 entry, topping out at #93. Good Things Don't Last Forever - Ecstasy, Passion & Pain
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Post by seminolefan on Aug 5, 2019 10:33:50 GMT -5
August 16, 1980This singer/bass guitarist got his start working with the likes of Stevie Wonder and Miles Davis before breaking through on the Norman Connors song "You Are My Starship". One of his three Top 10 soul hits, this song peaked at #4. Wide Receiver - Michael Henderson August 6, 1988This was one of her 7 Top 10 hits on the R&B chart, climbing to #10. Work It - Teena Marie August 9, 1975The follow-up to his hit "Supernatural Thing", he sent this song to #4 soul and #60 on the Hot 100. Do It In The Name Of Love - Ben E. King
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Post by seminolefan on Aug 12, 2019 10:05:05 GMT -5
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Post by seminolefan on Aug 19, 2019 10:06:20 GMT -5
August 27, 1983This group of five sisters from Detroit has been a fixture in the gospel music scene for over 4 decades. Their biggest crossover hit climbed to #16 on the soul chart, two years after its initial release. You Brought The Sunshine - The Clark Sisters August 27, 1977This reggae legend sent 3 songs into the Top 40 of the soul chart. The most successful peaked at #19, and bubbled under the Hot 100 at #103. Exodus - Bob Marley & The Wailers
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Post by seminolefan on Aug 26, 2019 10:15:11 GMT -5
August 29, 1987Taking on a song that was a #1 soul and #2 pop hit for Aaron Neville in 1966 and a Top 10 pop hit for Heart in 1980, this late singer sent his version to #22 on the soul chart. Tell It Like It Is - Richard "Dimples" Fields August 25, 1984This Brooklyn-born singer hit the Top 20 of the soul chart for the first time with this song, peaking at #11. It also bubbled under the Hot 100 at #102, his only single to even come close to charting there. Your Love's Got a Hold On Me - Lillo Thomas August 31, 1974He had 9 consecutive solo Top 10 hits on the soul chart, including this song, which climbed to #8. On the Hot 100, it topped out at #50. Tell Her Love Has Felt The Need - Eddie Kendricks
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Post by seminolefan on Aug 26, 2019 10:44:22 GMT -5
And now a few extras... September 3, 1988One of her 6 Top 10 R&B hits, this song got as high as #3. Co-produced by Charlie Wilson of The Gap Band. Take Your Time - Pebbles September 2, 1989The first charted single for this singer from The Big Easy went all the way to #1 on the R&B chart. Remember (The First Time) - Eric Gable September 1, 1990The biggest hit for this saxophonist and flautist from New York City was this song, which reached #9 on the R&B chart. Features vocals by Vesta Williams. I'll Be Good To You - Najee August 31, 1991This brother & sister duo from Detroit topped the R&B chart twice, including with this song. Addictive Love - BeBe & CeCe Winans
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Post by seminolefan on Sept 2, 2019 9:55:29 GMT -5
September 7, 1985The former lead singer of Slave scored his biggest solo hit with this song, topping out at #2 on the dance chart, #8 on the soul chart, and #68 on the Hot 100. Dancin' In The Key Of Life - Steve Arrington September 5, 1970He racked up 13 Top 10 soul hits on the Billboard chart throughout his career. This #10 soul single peaked at #78 on the Hot 100. Yours Love - Joe Simon September 9, 1978One of her 13 Top 20 singles on the soul chart, this song climbed to #17. Victim - Candi Staton
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Post by seminolefan on Sept 9, 2019 10:51:36 GMT -5
September 19, 1981This novelty group from the UK took this song to #20 on the soul chart. Wikka Wrap - The Evasions September 10, 1983This was one of their 6 Top 10 soul hits in the '80s, peaking at #6. Choosey Lover - The Isley Brothers September 11, 1976The follow-up to his #1 soul hit "I Want You", he took this single to #14 soul and #74 on the Hot 100. Jazz group Fourplay covered it with El DeBarge in 1991 and sent it to #2 on the R&B chart. After The Dance - Marvin Gaye
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Post by seminolefan on Sept 16, 2019 10:35:59 GMT -5
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Post by seminolefan on Sept 23, 2019 10:37:19 GMT -5
September 29, 1984She racked up 11 Top 10 hits on the soul chart throughout her career. This #8 soul hit climbed to #65 on the Hot 100. The Medicine Song - Stephanie Mills September 30, 1978One of the standout tracks from the musical The Wiz, this superstar duet between Dorothy and The Scarecrow made it to #17 soul and came as close to making AT40 as you can get, peaking at #41 on the Hot 100. Ease On Down The Road - Diana Ross & Michael Jackson
And a few extras... September 30, 1989This rapper from New York City scored his first Top 20 hit on the R&B chart with this song, which got as high as #11. It also topped the rap chart. Smooth Operator - Big Daddy Kane September 29, 1990Daughter of the late Donny Hathaway, her first charted single rose to #3 on the R&B chart. Heaven Knows - Lalah Hathaway September 28, 1991The first Hot 100 entry for the jazz/funk group from the UK reached #54. It fared better on the R&B chart, climbing to #3. Never Stop - The Brand New Heavies
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Post by mga707 on Sept 23, 2019 11:43:14 GMT -5
September 30, 1978One of the standout tracks from the musical The Wiz, this superstar duet between Dorothy and The Scarecrow made it to #17 soul and came as close to making AT40 as you can get, peaking at #41 on the Hot 100. Ease On Down The Road - Diana Ross & Michael Jackson
...which was the second time that this particular song just missed the 40. In spring 1975 the NY studio group Consumer Rapport, featuring one of the singers from the Broadway show (Frnak Floyd), had made it to #42 with the song.
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Post by seminolefan on Sept 30, 2019 10:22:23 GMT -5
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Post by seminolefan on Oct 7, 2019 10:00:55 GMT -5
October 12, 1985He got his start in the group Niteflyte, who hit AT40 in 1979 with "If You Want It", before going solo. He had 3 songs reach the Top 30 of the soul chart, including this song, which peaked at #29. Stand Up - Howard Johnson October 15, 1977The second charted single by the former lead singer of Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes topped out at #16 soul and bubbled under the Hot 100 at #102. The Whole Town's Laughing At Me - Teddy Pendergrass
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Post by seminolefan on Oct 14, 2019 10:28:49 GMT -5
October 18, 1986The most successful single on the soul chart for this saxophonist is this song, which peaked at #15. Features vocals by Ellis Hall. It's a remake of a #1 soul and Top 5 pop single by Jr. Walker & The All Stars. What Does It Take (To Win Your Love) - Kenny G October 17, 1970One of the earliest singles by this band from New Jersey, this song got as high as #16 soul and #87 on the Hot 100. They were still 3 years away from scoring their first AT40 hit. Funky Man - Kool & The Gang October 19, 1974This was the most successful single on the soul chart for this all-female group from Philadelphia, climbing to #7. On the Hot 100, it reached #70. The Player - First Choice
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Post by seminolefan on Oct 21, 2019 10:30:29 GMT -5
October 30, 1982This song was first recorded in 1981 by Jon & Vangelis. This singer from Boston recorded and released her version a year later, sending it to #31 on the soul chart. It almost made AT40, stopping at #41 on the Hot 100. State Of Independence - Donna SummerAnd as a bonus, the original: State Of Independence - Jon & Vangelis October 27, 1984One of the final charted singles for this family group from Chicago, it got as high as #22 soul and bubbled under the Hot 100 at #109. Slippery People - The Staple Singers October 25, 1975He almost cracked AT40 with this song, but it couldn't quite get there, stalling at #41 on the Hot 100. On the soul chart, it climbed to #8. Love Power - Willie Hutch
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