NEMD The Soul/Funk/R&B thread

[Max Power]

I noticed there was no soul thread. So let's change that.

Other than The Jackson 5 and maybe like, Diana Ross, who else encapsulates Motown more than the Temptations? So here's some Eddie Kendricks:



Speaking of Eddie Kendricks, here's a cover of one of his songs. The beat is so butter. RIP Sweet Sable! This soundtrack was great:



Finally -- is there a cooler fucking record cover than this one? Holy

(yes, the song itself is just as cool)

 

[mr peabody]

James Brown [1969] - Mother Popcorn

 

[Max Power]

Found this via an MF DOOM sample.

RIP Viktor Vaughn!

 

[Cheshire_Kat]

 

[mr peabody]

The Miracles [1967] - I Second That Emotion

 

[mr peabody]

James Brown [1965] - Papa's Got a Brand New Bag

 

[mr peabody]

Martha & The Vandellas [1965] - Dancing In The Streets

 

[mr peabody]

The Miracles [1965] - Going to a Go-Go

 

[mr peabody]

Martha & The Vandellas [1965] - Nowhere To Run

 

[mr peabody]

The Supremes [1964] - Come See About Me

 

[mr peabody]

Al Green [1971] - Let's Stay Together

 

[mr peabody]

The Miracles [1963] - You've Really Got A Hold On Me

 

[mr peabody]

Grace Jones [2008] - Slave to the Rhythm

 

[mr peabody]

Prince [1991] - Cream

 

[mr peabody]

The Marvelettes [1968] - My Baby Must Be a Magician

 

[Cheshire_Kat]

 

[mr peabody]

The Four Tops [1973] - Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got)

 

[Cheshire_Kat]

 

[Cheshire_Kat]

Something on the funky side ...

 

[mr peabody]

Billy Stewart [1965] - Sitting In The Park