Need 70s R&B songs

abstract6thought
abstract6thought Posts: 6
edited September 2007 in Other Music
I'm compiling a collection of old school 70s R&B, slow jams, funk, and love songs for a friend. So far, I have songs from artists like Rick James, Kool and the Gang, Al Green, Marvin Gaye, the Isley Bros, James Brown, Barry White, the Temptations. I'm looking for that type of music. Can you guys suggest any other songs to include? Thanks a lot!
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  • restlesssoul
    restlesssoul Posts: 6,961
    not much to suggest but can you post the final tracklisting here, id be interested to see and hear them too.

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  • Kann
    Kann Posts: 1,146
    You didn't include stevie wonder in your list, he does have some pretty good stuff.
  • soulsinging
    soulsinging Posts: 13,202
    abstract6thought wrote:
    I'm compiling a collection of old school 70s R&B, slow jams, funk, and love songs for a friend. So far, I have songs from artists like Rick James, Kool and the Gang, Al Green, Marvin Gaye, the Isley Bros, James Brown, Barry White, the Temptations. I'm looking for that type of music. Can you guys suggest any other songs to include? Thanks a lot!

    i posted a mix i made mainly of 70s funk songns and whatnot. ill try to bump it.
  • South of Seattle
    South of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,724
    The Ohio Players, Parliament, Sly and the Family Stone, & The Meters
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  • soulsinging
    soulsinging Posts: 13,202
    ah ha, found it:
    soulsinging wrote:
    im on a kick lately... and i thought a change of pace from the dreary grunge and pretentious indie bullshit that dominates this place might be a damn good thing. anyone like a little fun(k) with their music around here anymore? can you all stop furrowing your brows with the weight of the fucking world and how hard it is being as deep as you for an hour to maybe enjoy yourself, crack a smile and shake that ass? i know stone is with me on this one!

    ive been spinning this mix i made all night:

    Get On Up- James Brown
    Give Up The Funk (Tear The Roof Off The Sucker)- Parliament
    Superstition- Stevie Wonder
    Brick House - The Commodores
    Love Rollercoaster- Ohio Players
    Everyday People- Sly & the Family Stone
    Tell Me Something Good- Rufus
    Super Freak- Rick James
    I Got You (I Feel Good)- James Brown
    Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
    Fantastic Voyage- Coolio
    Rapper's Delight- The Sugarhill Gang
    Stomp- George Clinton
    Pick Up the Pieces- Average White Band
    Papas Got A Brand New Bag- James Brown
    Dance To The Music- Sly & the Family Stone
    Car Wash- Rose Royce
    Whats My Name- Snoop Dogg
  • intodeep
    intodeep Posts: 7,249
    I've been spinning Rick James Mary Jane a lot lately. I love that song.
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  • lukins fridge
    lukins fridge Posts: 237
    Here's a mix from iTunes I put together. It needs some work, but is a good starting point and has a couple rarities on it.

    Also - I bought an awesome CD from the Animals called Animalisms. It's them covering all kinds of old rock and roll and motown/soul music. Really cool.

    The Tears Of A Clown-Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
    I Was Made To Love Her-Stevie Wonder
    Oogum Boogum Song-Brenton Wood
    Cowboys and Girls-Intruders
    Voice Your Choice-The Radiants
    Best Of My Love-The Emotions
    Got to Give It Up (Part 1)-Marvin Gaye
    You Are the Circus-C & The Shells
    I'm Your Puppet-James & Bobby Purify
    Can I Change My Mind-Tyrone Davis
    I Got The Feelin'-James Brown
    Good Lovin'-The Rascals
    Too Busy Thinking About My Baby-Marvin Gaye
    I Only Have Eyes for You-The Complexions/The Flamingos
    It's Got to Be Mellow -Leon Haywood
    You Sexy Thing-Hot Chocolate
    We're A Winner-The Impressions
    It's Your Thing-The Isley Brothers
    I Want You Back-The Jackson 5
    Hot Fun In The Summertime-Sly & The Family Stone
    The Tracks Of My Tears-Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
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  • Skitch Patterson
    Skitch Patterson Posts: 641
    abstract6thought wrote:
    I'm compiling a collection of old school 70s R&B, slow jams, funk, and love songs for a friend. So far, I have songs from artists like Rick James, Kool and the Gang, Al Green, Marvin Gaye, the Isley Bros, James Brown, Barry White, the Temptations. I'm looking for that type of music. Can you guys suggest any other songs to include? Thanks a lot!


    Well... most of the temps stuff from the 70's was psyhcadelic soul sounds... Not the "slow jams" or love songs (that stuff was early/mid 60's)

    Love Song type stuff from the Temps..
    The Way you do the things you do
    Im losing you
    Dont Look Back
    Want a Love i can see
    My Girl
    The Girls Alright With Me
    Since I lost my baby

    Now if you want something a little rockier
    Aint Too Proud to Beg
    Get Ready

    The best of the 70s stuff (hits)
    I cant get next to you
    Papa was a rolling stone
    Ball of Confusion
    Psychedelic Shack
    Cloud Nine

    the only real "love" song from the 70's was "Just My Imagination"- which was eddie kendricks last song with the temps.
  • emeraldkity
    emeraldkity Posts: 370
    where are the women?
    Aretha?
    Pointer sisters?
    Chaka Khan?

    And did I say Aretha?

    Minnie Riperton
    Anita Baker
    Patti LaBelle

    Tina Turner

    I used to like Average White Band too
    Oh oh
    Earth wind and Fire :D( although my H says it is disco)

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  • merkinball
    merkinball Posts: 2,262
    Search out some Shuggie Otis (He's on iTunes). Some great 70's R&B.

    Couple of classic tracks would be Strawberry Letter 23 and Aht Ah Mi Hed.
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  • hguz73
    hguz73 Posts: 245
    I don't know if it exactly fits your request but try to listen to Jackie Brown Soundtrack (by Quentin Tarantino)..very laid back stuff

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