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.
Playlist
| Legends of soul music: its history and allure revisited through classic songs | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | SuperflyCurtis Mayfield |  play_arrow | Became famous through the movie “Super Fly.” |
| 2east | The Dock Of The BayOtis Redding |  play_arrow | Redding, the renowned soul singer who shone at Monterey |
| 3east | What’s Going OnMarvin Gaye |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that symbolizes the evolution and refinement of soul music |
| 4east | Let’s stay TogetherAl Green |  play_arrow | Al Green, the master of Southern soul |
| 5east | Ain’t Got No, I Got LifeNina Simone |  play_arrow | Nina Simone: A Soulful Voice and Artistic Brilliance |
| 6east | And The Beat Goes OnThe Whispers |  play_arrow | A song of courage to overcome heartbreak and take a new step forward |
| 7east | A Song for YouDonny Hathaway |  play_arrow | The classic song “A Song for You” by Donny Hathaway |
| 8east | Stand By MeBen E. King |  play_arrow | Ben E. King's classic song “Stand by Me” |
| 9east | SuperstitionStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | Stevie Wonder’s classic song “Superstition” |
| 10east | Before I Let GoFrankie Beverly And Maze |  play_arrow | A sweet and bittersweet farewell soul song |
| 11north_east | I say a little prayerAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha Franklin, the voice of soul |
| 12south_east | Bring it on home to meSam Cooke |  play_arrow | Sam Cooke, singer of the civil rights movement |
| 13east | If I Ain’t Got YouAlicia Keys |  play_arrow | Alicia Keys’s classic became a worldwide hit. |
| 14east | Midnight Train to GeorgiaGladys Knight&The Pips |  play_arrow | A gem of a soul classic that portrays longing for one’s hometown |
| 15east | Rock with youMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | A masterpiece from Michael's fifth album |
| 16east | Clean Up WomanBetty Wright |  play_arrow | An R&B classic that portrays the loss of love and gratitude |
| 17east | Have you seen herThe Chi-Lites |  play_arrow | The Chai-Lites’ famous song “Have You Seen Her” |
| 18east | Motherless ChildO.V. Wright |  play_arrow | Southern soul has its roots in gospel. |
| 19east | Respect YourselfThe Staple Singers |  play_arrow | A song of the soul after the Civil Rights Movement, conveying hope and courage |
| 20east | ShotgunJr. Walker & The All Stars |  play_arrow | The birth of the Motown classic 'Shotgun' |
| 21north_east | Freddie’s DeadCurtis Mayfield |  play_arrow | Socially conscious music that portrays the darkness of the city |
| 22south_east | Land of a Thousand DancesWilson Pickett |  play_arrow | A legend of the soul world, a classic that fires up any party |
| 23east | I Can’t Stand the RainAnn Peebles |  play_arrow | A masterpiece whose rhythm of raindrops resonates with the heart |
| 24east | I put a spell on youNina Simone |  play_arrow | A Black female singer who mastered soul and jazz |
| 25east | Georgia On My MindRay Charles |  play_arrow | Ray Charles is an evangelist of Black music. |
| 26east | Baby LoveThe Supremes |  play_arrow | The Supremes, Motown’s legendary group |
| 27east | You really got a hold on meSmokey Robinson & The Miracles |  play_arrow | Motown, the legendary label of Black music |
| 28east | LowdownBoz Scaggs |  play_arrow | Boz Scaggs's soul music |
| 29north_east | My GirlThe Temptations |  play_arrow | The renowned Motown vocal group |
| 30south_east | The GhettoDonny Hathaway |  play_arrow | The classic song by R&B singer Donny Hathaway |
| 31east | BenMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | Michael Jackson’s classic from his soul period |
| 32east | UntitledD’Angelo |  play_arrow | D’Angelo’s masterpiece “Untitled,” a monumental pillar of soul |
| 33east | Dancing in the StreetsMartha & The Vandellas |  play_arrow | Signature songs of Motown girl groups |
| 34north_east | Knock On WoodEddie Floyd |  play_arrow | The soul classic “Knock on Wood” |
| 35north_east | People Get ReadyThe Impressions |  play_arrow | The Impressions, who performed Black music |
| 36east | Papa was a rolling stoneThe Temptations |  play_arrow | Impressive songs by The Temptations |
| 37north_east | Just To See HerSmokey Robinson |  play_arrow | Smokey Robinson's classic |
| 38south_east | For All We KnowDonny Hathaway |  play_arrow | Danny Hathaway's classic ballad masterpiece |
| 39north_east | I’m Every WomanChaka Khan |  play_arrow | Chaka Khan’s music career spanning more than 40 years |
| 40north_east | I’ll Be ThereThe Jackson 5 |  play_arrow | Brother band led by Michael thrives |
| 41south_east | Oh what a dayThe Dells |  play_arrow | A track with a rich, flavorful melody and fun vocals |
| 42east | Here With Med4vd |  play_arrow | 1970s soul music is attracting renewed attention |
| 43east | CrazyGnarls Barkley |  play_arrow | The smash hit song by Danger Mouse |
| 44east | Yes We Can CanThe Pointer Sisters |  play_arrow | Funky sister chorus from the ’70s |
| 45north_east | My GirlThe Temptations |  play_arrow | The Temptations’ classic “My Girl” |
| 46north_east | Use MeBill Withers |  | Music where soul intersects with other genres |
| 47east | Move On UpCurtis Mayfield |  play_arrow | A soul singer who laid the foundation of R&B |
| 48south_east | Leave the Door OpenSilk Sonic |  play_arrow | Silk Sonic's smash hit song |
| 49south_east | Brown SugarD’Angelo |  play_arrow | A classic by D’Angelo, the pioneer of neo-soul |
| 50north_east | IF WE HOLD ON TOGETHERDiana Ross |  play_arrow | Diana Ross’s solo career and iconic songs |
| 51south_east | Soul singerBarkays |  play_arrow | Soul Fingers, a funky classic |
| 52east | Proud MaryIke & Tina Turner |  play_arrow | Ike & Tina Turner’s electrifying stage |
| 53north_east | I Can’t Help MyselfFour Tops |  play_arrow | The Four Tops are emblematic of soul music. |
| 54north_east | Walk On ByIsaac Hayes |  play_arrow | Isaac Hayes, acclaimed for his music and voice acting |
| 55north_east | Keep On Movin’Soul II Soul |  play_arrow | In the late ’80s, pioneering music was sent out into the world. |
| 56south_east | Out of SightJames Brown |  play_arrow | James Brown’s classic song “Out of Sight” |
| 57south_east | Two LoversMary Wells |  play_arrow | A love song depicting the two sides of a lover |
| 58north_east | RespectAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | The allure of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul |
| 59north_east | Time is on my sideIrma Thomas |  play_arrow | A captivating song brimming with Arma’s soulful vibe |
| 60north_east | All Night LongLionel Richie |  play_arrow | Lionel Richie's classic song, bringing the world together |
| 61north_east | Ain’t No Mountain High EnoughMarvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell |  play_arrow | Motown classic, a fusion of voices singing about love |
| 62north_east | Papa Was a Rollin’ StoneThe Temptations |  play_arrow | Motown’s legendary group The Temptations |
| 63south_east | Wake Up EverybodyHarold Melvin & The Blue Notes |  play_arrow | Great songs and vocals that sing about social issues |
| 64south_east | Could It Be I’m Falling In LoveTHE SPINNERS |  play_arrow | A long-established Philadelphia soul group |
| 65south_east | Back StabbersThe O’Jays |  play_arrow | Signature hit songs of a soul music group |
| 66east | La La (Means I Love You)Delfonics |  play_arrow | Prince’s popular songs, The Delfonics’ classic songs |
| 67east | Never Too MuchLuther Vandross |  play_arrow | The appeal of Luther, the singer who led the R&B scene |
| 68east | Everybody needs someone to LoveWilson Pickett |  play_arrow | Music that symbolizes the influence and evolution of Black music |
| 69east | Upside DownDiana Ross |  play_arrow | Diana Ross’s disco classic “Ch…" |
| 70east | You Can’t Hurry LoveThe Supremes |  play_arrow | A famous song by The Supremes that sings about the fulfillment of love. |
| 71north_east | Save the last dance for meThe Drifters |  play_arrow | A Black vocal group popularized soul music. |
| 72north_east | Sweet InspirationThe Sweet Inspiration |  play_arrow | Soothing, sweet soul music that heals the heart |
| 73south_east | I Will SurviveGloria Gaynor |  play_arrow | “I Will Survive,” the legend of a disco classic |
| 74south_east | Summer BreezeIsley Brothers |  play_arrow | Mellow soul music, The Isley Brothers |
| 75south_east | I wanna testifyParliament |  play_arrow | A soul-style Parliaments song that sings about love |
| 76east | SuperstitionStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | A classic by the soul master Stevie Wonder |
| 77north_east | Soul Bossa NovaQuincy Jones |  play_arrow | PayPay's commercial featuring Masahiro Nakai is funny. |
| 78south_east | Twistin’ the Night AwaySam Cooke |  play_arrow | Sam Cooke is legendary as a singer. |
| 79south_east | Can I change my mindTyrone Davis |  play_arrow | A classic by a soul singer filled with love |
| 80north_east | In the rainThe Dramatics |  play_arrow | A sad song with striking rain sounds; the album is doing well. |
| 81north_east | Everybody Plays the Foolthe main ingredient |  play_arrow | A groovy love’s bittersweet, soulful soul |
| 82north_east | I’ll Take You ThereThe Staple Singers |  play_arrow | The Staple Singers' classic |
| 83north_east | I’ll be aroundTHE SPINNERS |  play_arrow | The Spinners are iconic artists from the 1970s. |
| 84south_east | I’d Rather Go BlindEtta James |  play_arrow | Etta James: 50 Years of Soul-Stirring Songs |
| 85south_east | What’d I SayRay Charles |  play_arrow | Ray Charles, the innovator of soul music |
| 86east | Groovin’The Young Rascals |  play_arrow | The youth band's hit song 'Groovin'' |
| 87north_east | Lean on MeBill Withers |  play_arrow | The musical life of soul singer Bill Withers |
| 88north_east | Keep on TruckinEddie Kendricks |  play_arrow | Disco hit songs by Eddie Kendricks |
| 89north_east | Reach Out (I’ll Be There)Four Tops |  play_arrow | The moving impact of the Motown classic album “Reach Out” |
| 90north_east | Rock Your BabyGeorge McCrae |  play_arrow | A disco classic, a worldwide smash hit! |
| 91north_east | Mr. Big StuffJean Knight |  play_arrow | The untold story behind Jean Knight’s hit song |
| 92north_east | Try A Little TendernessOtis Redding |  play_arrow | The King of Soul: Redding’s Soul Music |
| 93north_east | If You Want Me To StaySly & The Family Stone |  play_arrow | Soul number, a pleasant sense of groove |
| 94north_east | Shop aroundThe Miracles |  play_arrow | The tightly harmonized vocals of early Motown |
| 95north_east | Play That Funky MusicWild Cherry |  play_arrow | A white band's Black-style funk sound |
| 96south_east | Let’s Stay TogetherAl Green |  play_arrow | A classic by Al Green, a pioneer of neo-soul. |
| 97south_east | WHat you won’t do for loveBobby Caldwell |  play_arrow | Signature songs by American musicians |
| 98south_east | Soul ManSam & Dave |  play_arrow | A signature hit by Sam & Dave |
| 99south_east | You are everythingThe stylistics |  play_arrow | A classic of stylistics, widely known |
| 100south_east | I Just Called To Say I Love YouStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | Stevie Wonder’s love ballad |
| 101north_east | There’s Nothing Like ThisOmar |  play_arrow | The arti… of British soul music |
| 102south_east | Something You GotEddie Floyd |  play_arrow | A song featuring Eddie Floyd's captivating vocals |
| 103south_east | Show meJoe Tex |  play_arrow | Joe Tex’s classic with a husky voice |
| 104south_east | You lost the sweetest boyMary Wells |  play_arrow | The captivating singing voice of Mary Wells |
| 105east | Hold OnAlabama Shakes |  play_arrow | A legendary band that fused soul and rock |
| 106east | Ring My BellAnita Ward |  play_arrow | Transforming from a children's song into a smash disco hit |
| 107east | Spanish HarlemBen E. King |  play_arrow | The classic Stand by Me, Ben’s singing voice |
| 108east | Every Little Bit HurtsBrenda Holloway |  play_arrow | Brenda Holloway’s exquisite singing voice |
| 109east | SuperflyCurtis Mayfield |  play_arrow | Representative artists of Neo Soul |
| 110east | AppletreeErykah Badu |  play_arrow | The appeal of Erykah Badu, a leading figure in Neo-Soul |
| 111east | Please, Please, PleaseJames Brown |  play_arrow | James Brown, signature songs of the soul era |
| 112east | Funky TownLipps Inc |  play_arrow | In Minneapolis, as an instrumental player… |
| 113east | Never Stop DreamingMario Biondi |  play_arrow | Mario Biondi’s heartwarming classic |
| 114east | Stone RollinRaphael Saadiq |  play_arrow | Sadiq’s soulful soul music |
| 115east | What’d I Say, Pt. 1Ray Charles |  play_arrow | The classic song by the blind pianist, Ray Charles. |
| 116east | You Send MeSam Cooke |  play_arrow | Hit song by gospel singer Sam Cooke |
| 117east | Let The Music PlayShannon |  play_arrow | A signature dance-pop track by Shannon from the 1980s |
| 118east | This old heart of mineThe Isley Brothers |  play_arrow | A captivating track by The Isley Brothers |
| 119east | You Make Me Feel Brand NewThe stylistics |  play_arrow | Legendary group of Philadelphia soul |
| 120east | Take me to the riverAl Green |  play_arrow | A love song with a wistful melody and a beautiful singing voice |
| 121east | Hello StrangerBarbara Lewis |  play_arrow | A classic from the ’60s that quietly resonates in the heart |
| 122east | Kung Fu FightingCarl Douglas |  play_arrow | A disco hit song composed by Biddu |
| 123east | PatchesClarence Carter |  play_arrow | A soulful narrative song, a captivating piece |
| 124east | Coming HomeLeon Bridges |  play_arrow | Leon Bridges’ masterpiece, soul-stirring |
| 125east | The RainOran “Juice” Jones |  play_arrow | A track that fuses R&B and hip-hop |
| 126east | Twistin’ the Night AwaySam Cooke |  play_arrow | Sam Cooke: Savoring a soul-stirring masterpiece |
| 127east | For Once In My LifeStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | The soul music genius, Stevie Wonder |
| 128east | Close the doorTeddy Pendergrass |  play_arrow | Teddy Pendergrass's soul classic |
| 129east | Chain of FoolsAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha’s hit songs linked like a chain |
| 130east | ThinkAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Aretha Franklin with her powerful singing voice |
| 131east | Anyone who had a heartDionne Warwick |  play_arrow | Dionne’s classic, captivating for its whispers and strength |
| 132east | Ordinary PeopleJohn Legend |  play_arrow | Introduction to John Legend's music and career |
| 133east | Stoned loveThe Supremes |  play_arrow | The beautiful chorus of The Supremes |
| 134east | LadyD’Angelo |  play_arrow | D'Angelo: The genius artist and leading figure of Neo-Soul |
| 135east | Sweet LoveAnita Baker |  play_arrow | Anita Baker, who influenced female soul singers |
| 136east | AIn’t no sunshineBill Withers |  play_arrow | Bill Withers' masterpieces and life |
| 137east | Just one lookDoris Troy |  play_arrow | Doris Troy’s beautiful love song |
| 138east | In My HouseMary Jane Girls |  play_arrow | Rick James's dance hit song |
| 139east | I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be FreeNina Simone |  play_arrow | Nina Simone, natural and richly expressive |
| 140east | When a Man Loves a WomanPercy Sledge |  play_arrow | A Southern soul singer who left behind major hit songs |
| 141east | Unchained MelodyRighteous Brothers |  play_arrow | Blue-eyed soul is a chorus group. |
| 142east | Best Of My LoveThe Emotions |  play_arrow | The Emotions have a close relationship with Earth, Wind & Fire. |
| 143east | Knock On WoodAmii Stewart |  play_arrow | Disco hit single enters the charts in the UK |
| 144east | Baby WorkoutJackie Wilson |  play_arrow | A soul-stirring voice, an innovator of Black music |
| 145east | Yes we can canPointer Sisters |  play_arrow | The Pointer Sisters’ classic soul song |
| 146east | Walk the dogRUFUS THOMAS |  play_arrow | A Husky-Voiced, Captivating Dog-Calling Song |
| 147east | The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine AnymoreThe Walker Brothers |  play_arrow | The Birth and Development of Soul Music by White Artists |
| 148east | No OneAlicia Keys |  play_arrow | Alicia Keys’s signature musical style |