Soul by the Dozen IV

Name me some soul music giants from the ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, or even the ‘80s and I’ll bet you he or she got his or her start singing at church (and many of them would have probably been better off staying in the world of sacred music instead of going secular). I’m not saying the decline in church attendance is to blame for the sorry state of popular music today, but perhaps if more people started going to church then more people would discover their God given singing talents and share them with the world. Here are some more of my favorite soul songs including soul, funk, Motown, and contemporary R&B. Enjoy!

Bill Withers

01. Bill Withers – “Lean on Me” (1972)

02. The Spinners – “I’ll Be Around” (1972)

03. Five Stairsteps – “O-o-h Child” (1970)

04. Bill Withers – “Grandma’s Hands (Live)” (1972)

05. Bobby Womack – “Harry Hippie” (1972)

06. The Meters – “Wichita Lineman” (1970)

07. Marvin Gaye – “Ain’t That Peculiar” (1965)

08. The Jackson 5 – “Lookin’ Through Windows” (1972)

09. Sam Cooke – “Good Times” (1964)

10. Jimmy Ruffin – “Gonna Give Her All the Love I’ve Got” (1967)

11. Sam Cooke – “Wonderful World” (1960)

12. Mary J. Blige feat. U2 – “One” (2005)

Sam Cooke

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