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Post by seminolefan on Nov 13, 2016 12:48:48 GMT -5
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Post by seminolefan on Nov 20, 2016 12:47:00 GMT -5
November 21, 1987She was the female half of the duo Rene & Angela. Her first solo single topped the R&B chart. Angel - Angela Winbush November 24, 1973This Detroit-based group took this song to #12 on the soul chart and #45 on the Hot 100. Fell For You - The Dramatics
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Post by seminolefan on Nov 24, 2016 10:40:10 GMT -5
A couple of Thanksgiving extras... November 26, 1988She's hit the Top 10 on the R&B chart 5 times. This song was the most successful, going all the way to #1. Everything I Miss At Home - Cherrelle November 25, 1989In the '70s she performed this song in the Broadway production of The Wiz. In the '80s she recorded it and sent it to the top of the R&B chart. Home - Stephanie MillsHappy Turkey Day!
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Post by seminolefan on Dec 4, 2016 12:02:27 GMT -5
Better late than never... December 1, 1984Still over a year away from hitting AT40 with "Tender Love", this quintet was climbing the soul charts with this song. It eventually topped out at #5. Tears - The Force MD's December 6, 1975It was a hit for Boyz II Men in 1991. The original, recorded by a former member of The Spinners, was the theme song for the movie Cooley High and got as high as #38 soul. It's So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday - G.C. Cameron
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Post by seminolefan on Dec 4, 2016 12:14:01 GMT -5
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Post by seminolefan on Dec 11, 2016 13:16:58 GMT -5
December 19, 1981His last appearance on AT40 was the duet with Stephanie Mills, "Two Hearts". This song was the closest he came to hitting AT40 after that, peaking at #43 on the Hot 100. It got as high as #4 on the soul chart. You're My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration - Teddy Pendergrass December 18, 1976His biggest hit was "Hang On In There Baby" in 1974. This is his second-biggest hit, topping out at #5 on the soul chart and #43 on the Hot 100. Do It To My Mind - Johnny Bristol
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Post by seminolefan on Dec 18, 2016 13:15:41 GMT -5
December 27, 1986Before appearing as Billie Holliday in the movie Malcolm X, this singer got her start as a member of the the band Side Effect. Her first solo single peaked at #5 on the soul chart. Come Share My Love - Miki Howard December 26, 1970Still months away from hitting AT40 for the first time, this singer was climbing the charts with his take on a #1 hit by The Temptations. It topped out at #11 soul and #60 on the Hot 100. I Can't Get Next To You - Al Green
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Post by seminolefan on Dec 25, 2016 12:34:03 GMT -5
December 25, 1982This was the follow-up to her #1 soul smash "Love Come Down". It topped out at #2 soul and #49 on the Hot 100. Betcha She Don't Love You - Evelyn "Champagne" King December 26, 1987He's produced Top 40 hits for the likes of Evelyn "Champagne" King and Whitney Houston. As a singer, this duet is his biggest hit. A remake of a 1978 Mother's Finest song, this version hit #2 on the R&B chart. This Monday would have been his 60th birthday. Love Changes - Kashif & Meli'sa Morgan December 22, 1979This was one of 4 Top 10 soul hits for the band from Dayton, Ohio, peaking at #9. Just a Touch Of Love - Slave December 27, 1975The MFSB song "TSOP" will always be linked to this nationally syndicated music show, but it wasn't the show's only theme song that was a hit on the charts. This theme, which was used from August 1975 to October 1976, got as high as #9 on the soul chart. Soul Train '75 - The Soul Train GangHappy holidays, everyone!
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Post by seminolefan on Dec 31, 2016 11:55:29 GMT -5
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Post by seminolefan on Jan 8, 2017 12:52:08 GMT -5
January 14, 1984This was the band that introduced us to Babyface and L.A. Reid, one of the most prolific songwriting/production teams in history. Their first hit was this song, peaking at #3 soul and #77 on the Hot 100. It can be heard in the first episode of Miami Vice. Body Talk - The Deele January 12, 1974This Tennessee-born singer never hit AT40, but he came close with this song. It stopped at #42 on the Hot 100, while it hit #5 on the soul chart. This Time I'm Gone For Good - Bobby "Blue" Bland
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Post by seminolefan on Jan 15, 2017 13:20:24 GMT -5
January 25, 1986Taking their cue from Alexander O'Neal's song "Innocent", this duo sent this song to #2 on the soul chart. What's the opposite of innocent? Guilty - Yarbrough & Peoples January 23, 1982This Memphis-based band took this tune to #5 soul, where it stayed for 6 weeks. Hit And Run - The Bar-Kays January 24, 1976This was one of her two Top 10 soul hits in the '70s, peaking at #5. It got as high as #79 on the Hot 100. Once You Hit The Road - Dionne Warwick
And now an early '70s extra... January 24, 1970This Arkansas-born singer hit #4 on the soul chart with this number. It stopped at #43 on the Hot 100. Love Bones - Johnnie Taylor
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Post by seminolefan on Jan 22, 2017 12:41:37 GMT -5
January 24, 1981The Queen Of Soul's first single on the Arista label made it to #3 on the soul chart, but never got higher than #56 on the Hot 100. United Together - Aretha Franklin January 31, 1987This singer was white hot on the soul charts at this time: he was in the middle of a 9-month span where he scored 5 consecutive Top 2 hits, with 4 of those songs hitting #1. This was one of the #1s, a song that peaked at #69 on the Hot 100. Have You Ever Loved Somebody - Freddie Jackson January 28, 1978This was one of 4 Top 10 soul hits for this Atlanta-based band. It could only get to #92 on the Hot 100. Ain't Gonna Hurt Nobody - Brick
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Post by seminolefan on Jan 29, 2017 13:27:13 GMT -5
February 6, 1988This was her second of 7 Top 10 R&B hits, peaking at #5. Baby, Be Mine - Miki Howard February 4, 1984He's best known for the song "You're The One For Me", but it was with this song that he finally cracked the Hot 100, getting up to #79. Combined with a #5 peak on the soul chart, it's his biggest hit. Something's On Your Mind - D-Train February 3, 1973This was the last single released by this group before the lead single went solo. It topped out at #21 soul and #45 on the Hot 100. I Can't Stand To See You Cry - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
And now, an extra... February 4, 1989This was his first single after leaving The Manhattans. It got as high as #6 on the R&B chart. Take Me Where You Want To - Gerald Alston
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Post by seminolefan on Feb 5, 2017 13:40:33 GMT -5
February 9, 1980He's written and produced hits for artists like Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Stacy Lattisaw, and Mariah Carey. As an artist himself, this song is his biggest hit, peaking at #4 on the soul chart. I Shoulda Loved Ya - Narada Michael Walden February 15, 1986This dance charttopper climbed to #20 on the soul chart. Despite never hitting the Hot 100, it's one of this singer's most popular songs. Slave To The Rhythm - Grace Jones February 12, 1972This was the follow-up to their #1 soul and #15 pop hit "Thin Line Between Love And Hate". It topped out at #8 soul and #64 on the Hot 100. Love Gonna Pack Up (And Walk Out) - The Persuaders February 14, 1976This was the final Top 10 soul hit for this Louisiana-born singer, peaking at #5. I Need You, You Need Me - Joe Simon
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Post by seminolefan on Feb 12, 2017 13:28:22 GMT -5
February 19, 1983It may have only got to #34 on the soul chart and #46 on the Hot 100, but don't be fooled: this song is more popular than those stats suggest. It's Raining Men - The Weather Girls February 19, 1977February 12, 1977This song by a group from Detroit could only reach #53 on the Hot 100, but it was on its way to #3 on the soul chart. Be My Girl - The Dramatics There was another version climbing the soul chart at this time. The man who wrote it sent it to #23. Be My Girl - Michael Henderson
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