The Soul thread

"Happy birthday to the legendary Otis Redding, born on this day in 1941! Nicknamed the "King of Soul", Redding's style of singing gained inspiration from the gospel music that preceded the genre. In this video he is performing “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long” live in Paris (1966)"

 
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"Happy birthday to the legendary Donny Hathaway, who was born on this day in 1945!

He is perhaps best known for his duets with singer Roberta Flack, but the body of solo work he left behind is part of the foundation of American soul music

Here he is seen performing “The Ghetto”


 
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“Music is my refuge. I crawl into the grooves.”

Donny Hathaway



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"On this day in 1974, Al Green released “Take Me To The River”

Other hit versions were recorded by both Syl Johnson and Talking Heads. In 2004, Al Green's original version was ranked # 117 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

Here we can see Al Green performing alongside B.B. King and Lenny Kravitz…"


 
"Happy birthday to the great Steve Cropper, who was born on this day in 1941!

He is the guitarist of the Stax Records house band, Booker T. & the M.G.'s, which backed artists such as Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Carla Thomas, Rufus Thomas and Johnnie Taylor. He also acted as the producer of many of these records. He was later a member of the Blues Brothers band…

In this clip, we see Booker T. and The MG’s perform “Green Onions” live in 1966."


 


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"RIP to a great Soul Man and a great friend, Sam Moore!

Condolences to his fam and friends who are many.

#sammoore #samanddave #friend #royalty #king #musicislife #magical #randb #musician #supporter #humantarian #1m #essence #heart #heartbroken #hero #realdeal"


 
@Bootsy_Collins

"Danggit, I just found out my good friend & life long pioneer/Legend Mr. Sam Moore of Sam & Dave has changed frequencies. Samuel David Moore (Oct. 12, 1935 – January 10, 2025) was an American singer who was best known as a member of the soul and R&B duo Sam & Dave from 1961 to 1981. He is a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Grammy Hall of Fame (for "Soul Man"), the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame. (R.I.P. my Brother)
Bootsy baby!!! @SamuelLJackson @funkentelechy"



 
"Sam Moore, the Soulman, one of the pioneers and greatest singers ever has left us..
I’m not saddened as much as I felt incredibly lucky to have had the opportunity to be in his presence.Having had the opportunity to perform and even record with Sam was humbling and an honor
But knowing that I convinced Dorothea to come on what was our first date to see Sam and Dave
In the spring of 1980 at the Fast Lane in Asbury park was one of my fondest memories..
Sending my luv to his wonderful wife Joyce
And imagining that heaven sounds a little better with the voice of an Angel

Much luv Soulman"




 
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