Legends of soul music: its history and allure revisited through classic songs
The great artists who illuminated the American music scene.
From Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, and Stevie Wonder—legendary singers whose timeless masterpieces live on—to modern torchbearers of soul like Bruno Mars and D’Angelo.
We invite you into the world of soul music, where captivating vocals and irresistibly groovy sounds resonate deep in your heart.
Enjoy a musical journey filled with emotion and excitement.
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Legends of Soul Music: A Look Back at Its History and Allure Through Classic Songs (71–80)
Keep On Movin’Soul II Soul
As the end of the 1980s approached, Soul II Soul suddenly emerged from the UK and rapidly gained worldwide popularity.
Their music, which mixed mellow soul with the increasingly accepted house sound, was truly revolutionary.
I’d Rather Go BlindEtta James
From her debut in 1961 until the year before her passing in 2011—a span of fifty years—Etta James continued to sing songs that made listeners’ hearts tremble.
She was a pioneering singer of “soul blues,” a style that strongly evokes the feeling of the blues.
Although this song was never released as a single, it has been covered by many artists.
What’d I SayRay Charles
Ray Charles, a great singer who made history.
His achievements lie not only in producing numerous hit songs, but also in blending gospel, jazz, blues, and country into his own style, laying the foundation for soul that continues to this day.
Although this song was released in 1959, it still sounds completely timeless and always rings with freshness even now.
Let’s Stay TogetherAl Green
Neo-soul, a genre that sparked a major movement led by D’Angelo.
This song, “Let’s Stay Together,” is one that had a tremendous influence on the birth of neo-soul.
Unlike other soul singers, Al Green sang a groove-centered, languid style of soul.
D’Angelo’s “Send It On,” for example, is strongly influenced by this track.
If you’re into neo-soul, definitely give it a listen!
WHat you won’t do for loveBobby Caldwell
Bobby Caldwell was a musician who was active in the United States from the 1970s to the 1980s.
This song, sung by the New York–born artist, features easy-to-listen-to vocals that resonate with the heart.
It is known as his debut song.