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solomon burke is still around and doing some good albums, too....he was never in otis' or sam's class, but a good second-tier singer....
good call, dave - to which i would only add, if you liked otis in europe, you'll love him at monterey!
Whilst I love the 'Live in Europe' album, I'm not so keen on his Monterey performance. Already he seemed to be parodying himself slightly, & the fast numbers are done a little TOO fast (just like James Brown did later).
you'll be hard-pressed to find a bigger van fan than yours truly - but i don't think he's underrated at all....
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the last great soul singer
Posted by:
Shezeboss
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Date: February 12, 2009 00:38
Terence Trent D'Arby (imo) and you ??
Re: the last great soul singer
Posted by:
T&A
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Date: February 12, 2009 00:42
otis
was just listening to seal's very fine new album of covers. nothing wrong with it, until you pull out an otis record (which i did), then you realize.....
was just listening to seal's very fine new album of covers. nothing wrong with it, until you pull out an otis record (which i did), then you realize.....
Re: the last great soul singer
Posted by:
Baboon Bro
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Date: February 12, 2009 00:43
Hard to pick one even if Otis always will stand out.
Smokey aint too bad either.
Smokey aint too bad either.
Re: the last great soul singer
Posted by:
Chris Fountain
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Date: February 12, 2009 00:46
Let's not forget
Teddy Pendergrass and Levi Stubbs (RIP)
Teddy Pendergrass and Levi Stubbs (RIP)
Re: the last great soul singer
Posted by:
T&A
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Date: February 12, 2009 00:48
i used to argue with someone here years ago on who was better, sam or otis. forget who that was or if he's even here anymore....
you can't go wrong with either....
you can't go wrong with either....
Re: the last great soul singer
Posted by:
Shezeboss
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Date: February 12, 2009 00:50
I wanna say : Among the last pretenders (living singer) Who's the last great till today ??
Re: the last great soul singer
Posted by:
T&A
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Date: February 12, 2009 00:53
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Shezeboss
I wanna say : Among the last pretenders (living singer) Who's the last great till today ??
solomon burke is still around and doing some good albums, too....he was never in otis' or sam's class, but a good second-tier singer....
Re: the last great soul singer
Posted by:
izzyanderson
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Date: February 12, 2009 01:02
There's a singer from the UK named Jamie Lidell. He has the most soul from a white guy I've ever heard. Seriously. video: [www.dailymotion.com]
Re: the last great soul singer
Posted by:
Baboon Bro
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Date: February 12, 2009 01:04
There aint no good soul singers left.. Perhaps Joe Cocker, in that case.
Re: the last great soul singer
Posted by:
DaveG
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Date: February 12, 2009 01:05
One of my all-time favorite albums is "Otis Redding Live in Europe". Give it a listen. It is not just his incredible voice that captures you, but the sheer excitement he generated. The atmosphere in the arena is similar to that of an early Stones concert, it is electric.
Re: the last great soul singer
Posted by:
T&A
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Date: February 12, 2009 01:07
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DaveG
One of my all-time favorite albums is "Otis Redding Live in Europe". Give it a listen. It is not just his incredible voice that captures you, but the sheer excitement he generated. The atmosphere in the arena is similar to that of an early Stones concert, it is electric.
good call, dave - to which i would only add, if you liked otis in europe, you'll love him at monterey!
Re: the last great soul singer
Posted by:
Sleepy City
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Date: February 12, 2009 01:08
Little Richard!
There wouldn't have even been an Otis Redding without his influence (& check out some of Richard's 60s Vee-Jay & Modern recordings for proof of his soul credentials, particularly 'I Don't Know What You've Got' which features a young Jimi Hendrix on guitar).
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2009-02-12 01:11 by Sleepy City.
There wouldn't have even been an Otis Redding without his influence (& check out some of Richard's 60s Vee-Jay & Modern recordings for proof of his soul credentials, particularly 'I Don't Know What You've Got' which features a young Jimi Hendrix on guitar).
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2009-02-12 01:11 by Sleepy City.
Re: the last great soul singer
Posted by:
Shezeboss
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Date: February 12, 2009 01:10
I don't speak english very well, (EXCEPT TO TELL F..K) but, I wanna say the more recent great singer. Thanks. (yes, Amy seems good, but, TErence is or was) so incredible...
Re: the last great soul singer
Posted by:
Sleepy City
()
Date: February 12, 2009 01:13
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DaveG
One of my all-time favorite albums is "Otis Redding Live in Europe". Give it a listen. It is not just his incredible voice that captures you, but the sheer excitement he generated. The atmosphere in the arena is similar to that of an early Stones concert, it is electric.
good call, dave - to which i would only add, if you liked otis in europe, you'll love him at monterey!
Whilst I love the 'Live in Europe' album, I'm not so keen on his Monterey performance. Already he seemed to be parodying himself slightly, & the fast numbers are done a little TOO fast (just like James Brown did later).
Re: the last great soul singer
Posted by:
Loudei
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Date: February 12, 2009 01:14
I really think Van Morrison is most underrated singer on wheels...
Re: the last great soul singer
Posted by:
T&A
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Date: February 12, 2009 01:14
i try to keep current on soul music - and there's been some good new stuff happening in that "space" in recent years, but i haven't heard anyone i would characterize as "great," frankly....
Re: the last great soul singer
Posted by:
T&A
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Date: February 12, 2009 01:15
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Loudei
I really think Van Morrison is most underrated singer on wheels...
you'll be hard-pressed to find a bigger van fan than yours truly - but i don't think he's underrated at all....
Re: the last great soul singer
Posted by:
Sleepy City
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Date: February 12, 2009 01:26
It all depends how you define a "soul singer" of course. Keith isn't a great singer by any means, but he sure has alot of soul, much more than these reality TV Aretha Franklin-wannabees...
Re: the last great soul singer
Posted by:
Ladykiller
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Date: February 12, 2009 01:37
Miss Alicia Keys
Re: the last great soul singer
Posted by:
GeneGenie
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Date: February 12, 2009 01:50
Otis Redding is my favorite singer (period). But I'd have to say that Donny Hathaway or Curtis Mayfield were the last great soul singers. That is of course, if you ignore Sharon Jones. Amy Winehouse ain't bad either.
Re: the last great soul singer
Posted by:
Rockman
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Date: February 12, 2009 02:11
Otis....O.V Wright....James Carr....Thomas Bailey esp on Wish I Was Back ... that one'll tear ya ribs from ya spine...
ROCKMAN
ROCKMAN
Re: the last great soul singer
Posted by:
ablett
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Date: February 12, 2009 02:48
Beyonce?
Steve Winwood?
Steve Winwood?
Re: the last great soul singer
Posted by:
BluzDude
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Date: February 12, 2009 05:08
For me, I would have to consider Wilson Pickett
Re: the last great soul singer
Posted by:
Rockman
()
Date: February 12, 2009 06:09
Wilson Pickett
yep especially Midnight Hour...10 star classic
ROCKMAN
yep especially Midnight Hour...10 star classic
ROCKMAN
Re: the last great soul singer
Posted by:
DaveG
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Date: February 12, 2009 07:36
Yeah, gotta love Al Green. Pure, smooth soul.
Re: the last great soul singer
Posted by:
Come On
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Date: February 12, 2009 08:48
Last? I hope there will pop up some more great soulsingers after Amy Winehouse....
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