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Post by seminolefan on Oct 19, 2020 11:01:35 GMT -5
October 23, 1982This lovely ballad made its way to #10 on the soul chart and #54 on the Hot 100. It was also a hit in the '90s for the group Intro. Ribbon In The Sky - Stevie Wonder October 19, 1985Born in San Francisco, she got her start in gospel. She released a couple of crossover albums in the '80s, one of which included her biggest hit. This song topped the dance chart and peaked at #7 soul. Fall Down (Spirit Of Love) - Tramaine Hawkins October 23, 1971The follow-up to her big hit "Mr. Big Stuff", it got as high as #19 on the soul chart and #57 on the Hot 100. You Think You're Hot Stuff - Jean Knight October 22, 1977One of their earliest singles on the Epic label, it reached #8 on the soul chart and #52 on the Hot 100. Goin' Places - The Jacksons
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Post by seminolefan on Oct 26, 2020 11:11:17 GMT -5
October 29, 1983The second Top 10 soul hit for this Kentucky band climbed to #8. On the Hot 100, it got up to #61. Wet My Whistle - Midnight Star November 1, 1975This instrumental made its way to #25 on the soul chart and #88 on The Hot 100. Shotgun Shuffle - The Sunshine Band
And a few extras... October 29, 1988The second charted single for this singer from Iowa peaked at #32 on the R&B chart. Hide And Seek - Tracie Spencer October 28, 1989The follow-up to his #1 R&B hit "Turned Away, it reached #4 on the R&B chart. (Don't U Know) I Love U - Chuckii BookerFun fact: Barry White was his godfather. October 27, 1990She had 8 Top 20 singles on the R&B chart, including this song, which climbed to #11. Here's Looking At You - Teena Marie November 2, 1991This was the last Top 10 R&B hit for the legendary group from Ohio, getting as high as #4. Keep On Lovin' Me - The O'Jays October 31, 1992The Deele recorded this song in 1985, but this group from Pasadena made it a hit. Their version topped the R&B chart and peaked at #58 on the Hot 100. Sweet November - Troop
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Post by seminolefan on Nov 2, 2020 12:00:00 GMT -5
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Post by seminolefan on Nov 9, 2020 11:54:19 GMT -5
November 15, 1980Drake's uncle took on a song first made famous by The Dreamlovers and later covered by The Intruders. One of his 3 Top 10s on the soul chart, reaching #9, it also got to #76 on the Hot 100. When We Get Married - Larry Graham November 11, 1972A member of this legendary family from Gary, Indiana, his first charted single peaked at #23 soul and #46 on the Hot 100. That's How Love Goes - Jermaine Jackson
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Post by seminolefan on Nov 16, 2020 11:55:46 GMT -5
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Post by seminolefan on Nov 23, 2020 12:19:54 GMT -5
November 24, 1984The first charted single for this former Soul Train dancer made it to #17 on the soul chart. It came very close to hitting AT40, but stopped short, peaking at #41 on the Hot 100. The Word Is Out - Jermaine Stewart November 28, 1970Born in Montgomery, Alabama, he scored his lone entry on the Hot 100 with this song, which got as high as #61. On the soul chart, it peaked at #13. Big Leg Woman (With a Short Short Mini Skirt) - Israel Tolbert
And a few extras... November 26, 1988From his album Lovesexy, it climbed to #18 on the R&B chart. I Wish U Heaven - Prince November 25, 1989One of their 4 songs to top the R&B chart, it got up to #84 on the Hot 100. Features vocals by Regina Belle. You Are My Everything - Surface November 24, 1990Formed in Huntsville, Alabama, this sextet scored their biggest hit with this song, which climbed to #19 R&B. One of the members is the older brother of Brian McKnight. I L-O-V-E U - Take 6 November 30, 1991The follow-up to her #1 R&B hit "Don't Wanna Change The World", this song rose to #9 on the R&B chart. Living In Confusion - Phyllis Hyman November 28, 1992The first chart entry for this female group from NYC peaked at #13 on the R&B chart, in the final week before the change in methodology. It stalled at #92 on the Hot 100, but would fare much better due to its remix that samples Michael Jackson's "Human Nature". Right Here - SWV
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Post by seminolefan on Nov 30, 2020 12:00:17 GMT -5
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Post by seminolefan on Dec 7, 2020 11:34:04 GMT -5
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Post by seminolefan on Dec 14, 2020 11:23:45 GMT -5
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Post by seminolefan on Dec 21, 2020 11:17:03 GMT -5
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Post by seminolefan on Dec 28, 2020 12:02:32 GMT -5
A few extras... January 3, 1970The final Hot 100 entry for this singer from North Carolina is a song that many considered an anthem for the Civil Rights Movement. Written in memory of Lorraine Hansberry, the woman behind the play A Raisin In The Sun, it peaked at #8 on the soul chart and #76 on the Hot 100. It would later be covered by the likes of Donny Hathaway, Aretha Franklin, and Elton John. To Be Young, Gifted And Black - Nina Simone December 24, 1988Two legendary acts teamed up for this song. It reached #31 on the R&B chart. If Ever a Love There Was - The Four Tops & Aretha Franklin December 23, 1989The first charted single for this singer from Harlem rose to #8 on the R&B chart. Whatcha Gonna Do? - Tyler Collins December 22, 1990One of their final Top 10 R&B hits, it got as high as #4. My Heart Your Heart - The Whispers December 21, 1991This smooth jazz quartet took on a Marvin Gaye song and sent it to #2 on the R&B chart. After The Dance - Fourplay feat. El DeBargeOne of the members of Fourplay was Lee Ritenour, who had an AT40 hit in 1981 with "Is It You".
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Post by seminolefan on Jan 6, 2021 11:27:26 GMT -5
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Post by seminolefan on Jan 13, 2021 18:21:03 GMT -5
January 21, 1984The third and final charted single in the US from her She Works Hard For The Money album made it to #35 on the soul chart and #70 on the Hot 100. Love Has a Mind Of Its Own - Donna Summer January 17, 1976He's had 33 Top 40 singles on the soul chart since leaving The Miracles. This #25 soul hit peaked at #61 on the Hot 100. Quiet Storm - Smokey Robinson
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Post by seminolefan on Jan 20, 2021 12:12:41 GMT -5
January 29, 1983Taking on a classic by Sonny & Cher, this group took their version to #24 on the soul chart. The Beat Goes On - Orbit January 22, 1972He's had Top 40 hits on the pop chart with "Do The Funky Chicken" and "(Do The) Push And Pull". This song didn't quite get there, stopping at #44 on the Hot 100. On the soul chart, it peaked at #11. Do The Funky Penguin (Part 1) - Rufus Thomas January 22, 1977Soul Brother #1 took this to #13 soul and #88 on the Hot 100. He wouldn't hit the Hot 100 again for nearly a decade. Bodyheat (Part 1) - James Brown
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Post by seminolefan on Jan 27, 2021 12:01:02 GMT -5
January 30, 1982This was the final Top 10 soul hit for this band from Greensboro, North Carolina, peaking at #10. It also bubbled under the Hot 100 at #102. Kickin' Back - LTD January 25, 1986They've produced hits for acts like Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, Samantha Fox, and James Brown. The first single from their debut album reached #16 on the soul chart. Alice, I Want You Just For Me! - Full Force January 27, 1979Formed in Atlanta, they took this song to #26 soul. Kashif and Meli'sa Morgan would take it even higher nearly a decade later. Love Changes - Mother's Finest January 25, 1975She was just a teenager when this song was released, sending it to #25 on the soul chart. She would score another soul hit a decade later as a member of the group 9.9 with the song "All Of Me For All Of You". Expressway To Your Heart - Margo Thunder
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