Early '70s Soul

[Jloch86]

 

[Jloch86]

 

[Jloch86]

Killer riff by Curtis Mayfield:

 

[JimmyM]

Two words: War rules.

 

[JimmyM]

Two more words: Kool And The Gang rules. Well, at least they did before they started doing stuff like "Celebrate" and "Ladies Night."

 

[JimmyM]

Two more words: Commodores rule.

 

[BillyH]

Tower of Power..

Regards
Mark

TOP..."Urban Renewal"; best album ever

 

[JimmyM]

Three words: Billy Preston ruled HARD:

 

[Pbassmanca]

Another thread here got me thinking about a certain period of music -- right after Motown's heyday. During a relatively brief period, say, '70 - '75, I feel like there was so much musically rich stuff coming out by artists like The Spinners, Stylistics, O'Jays, and more. The compositions were excellent, and the bass work was typically great. So, I thought I'd start a thread to post some of the great music from this period. Figured I'd start with some that have stand-out bass work, IMO. Post some of your faves!

I'm talking about the Isley Brothers!

 

[Pbassmanca]

Another thread here got me thinking about a certain period of music -- right after Motown's heyday. During a relatively brief period, say, '70 - '75, I feel like there was so much musically rich stuff coming out by artists like The Spinners, Stylistics, O'Jays, and more. The compositions were excellent, and the bass work was typically great. So, I thought I'd start a thread to post some of the great music from this period. Figured I'd start with some that have stand-out bass work, IMO. Post some of your faves!

And also Issac Hayes and Curtis mayfield! I'll post links tommprow, I'm too tired now.

 

[Johno Dunn]

This.

 

[Kun2112]

From the greatest live soul album EVER


Late 70's, but still:


And this gem came out LAST YEAR!!!

 

[schietschijfje]

 

[squidtastic]

I'm with you there.
Had the pleasure of playing bass for a great female vocalist in the early 2000's with 3 back up singers and a horn section. Here is a few of the songs we covered,

I almost included "Could It Be..." by The Spinners in my OP. Perfect example of that songwriting I'm taking about.

 

[squidtastic]

The Isley Brothers put out some really good music in the 60s & 70s. It's their early 70s stuff that I enjoy the most . . .

Yes! Even though I don't think of their stuff as quite fitting the style I'm talking about, I am a huge fan of their 70s-era music.

 

[squidtastic]

In the middle of transcribing this one. Jesus, what a gorgeous song:

... And judicious use of French horn!

 

[squidtastic]

Not really the period/style I'm talking about, but one of the best slow jams EVER.

 

[Dana R Gregory]

Don't forget Sly & Family Stone, Al Greene and Jimmy Cliff. I fondly remember the late 60s and early 70s Soul music. Good music with meaningful lyrics.

 

[squidtastic]

Two more words: Kool And The Gang rules. Well, at least they did before they started doing stuff like "Celebrate" and "Ladies Night."

Agree about Celebrate, but I actually like Ladies Night (especially after it moves past that initial A section).

Their horns during this period were stellar!

 

[Radio]

Agree about Celebrate, but I actually like Ladies Night (especially after it moves past that initial A section).

Their horns during this period we stellar!

Hah! Our BL calls those two songs as a mashup if the dance floor is empty. Works every time.