Soul Musicians and Motown Artists
The 60s soul music you know and love, including the famous "sound of young America," Motown!
American Idol Celebrates Motown 50: Motown Songs
Heard a song on American Idol's Motown theme night and wondered what the original was like, who performed it first (or had the biggest hit with it), and where you can buy it? Wonder no more... this list from your Oldies guide at About.com will tell you all you need to know.
Heard a song on American Idol's Motown theme night and wondered what the original was like, who performed it first (or had the biggest hit with it), and where you can buy it? Wonder no more... this list from your Oldies guide at About.com will tell you all you need to know.
Oldies Music Glossary: "Deep Soul"
A basic guide to "Deep Soul" music, its best and most popular artists, bands, singers, and songs, and a history of how the style fits into other areas of pop and rock music. From the Oldies music guide at About.com.
A basic guide to "Deep Soul" music, its best and most popular artists, bands, singers, and songs, and a history of how the style fits into other areas of pop and rock music. From the Oldies music guide at About.com.
Oldies Music Glossary: "Country Soul"
A basic guide to "Country Soul" music, its best and most popular artists, bands, singers, and songs, and a history of how the style fits into other areas of pop and rock music. From the Oldies music guide at About.com.
A basic guide to "Country Soul" music, its best and most popular artists, bands, singers, and songs, and a history of how the style fits into other areas of pop and rock music. From the Oldies music guide at About.com.
Oldies Music Glossary: "Blue-Eyed Soul"
A basic guide to "blue-eyed soul" music, its best and most popular artists, bands, singers, and songs, and a history of how the style fits into other areas of pop and rock music. From the Oldies music guide at About.com.
A basic guide to "blue-eyed soul" music, its best and most popular artists, bands, singers, and songs, and a history of how the style fits into other areas of pop and rock music. From the Oldies music guide at About.com.
Profile: Chairmen of the Board
The Chairmen of the Board, featuring the timeless talents of leader General Johnson, became heroes to the Carolina shag/beach music scene and dominated early-Seventies R&B with smashes like "Give Me Just A Little More Time," "Pay To The Piper," and "Patches." This Chairmen of the Board profile is the latest in a series on music's most popular artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
The Chairmen of the Board, featuring the timeless talents of leader General Johnson, became heroes to the Carolina shag/beach music scene and dominated early-Seventies R&B with smashes like "Give Me Just A Little More Time," "Pay To The Piper," and "Patches." This Chairmen of the Board profile is the latest in a series on music's most popular artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
Oldies Music Playlist and Mixtape 109: New Orleans Soul
A playlist of classic early-Sixties Crescent City R&B for your iPod, other music player, or legally burned CD... check the songs and their descriptions, find which ones are available for download, and make your own oldies CD!
A playlist of classic early-Sixties Crescent City R&B for your iPod, other music player, or legally burned CD... check the songs and their descriptions, find which ones are available for download, and make your own oldies CD!
Profile: Lee Dorsey
Lee Dorsey bridged the gap between New Orleans' soul and funk eras in the Sixties, moving from early hits like "Ya Ya" and "Do Re Mi" to funk workouts like "Working In The Coal Mine" and "Ride Your Pony." This Lee Dorsey profile is the latest in a series on music's most popular artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
Lee Dorsey bridged the gap between New Orleans' soul and funk eras in the Sixties, moving from early hits like "Ya Ya" and "Do Re Mi" to funk workouts like "Working In The Coal Mine" and "Ride Your Pony." This Lee Dorsey profile is the latest in a series on music's most popular artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
Profile: Ike Turner
A profile of Ike Turner, the man who helped invent rock and roll with "Rocket 88," helped create soul with "A Fool In Love," and entered into rock's notorious marriage with wife and musical partner Tina Turner. This Ike Turner profile is one of a series on music's most popular artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
A profile of Ike Turner, the man who helped invent rock and roll with "Rocket 88," helped create soul with "A Fool In Love," and entered into rock's notorious marriage with wife and musical partner Tina Turner. This Ike Turner profile is one of a series on music's most popular artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
Profile: Mary Wells
A profile of Mary Wells, Motown's first big star and a Sixties female icon for sultry-yet-innocent hits like "My Guy," "Two Lovers," and "You Beat Me To The Punch." This Mary Wells profile is one of a series on music's most popular artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
A profile of Mary Wells, Motown's first big star and a Sixties female icon for sultry-yet-innocent hits like "My Guy," "Two Lovers," and "You Beat Me To The Punch." This Mary Wells profile is one of a series on music's most popular artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
Profile: Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions
A profile of the Impressions, the sweet Chicago soul innovators whose leader, Curtis Mayfield, helped pen what some call the soundtrack to the Sixties' civil-rights movement with cuts like "Amen," "People Get Ready," and "Keep On Pushing." This Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions profile, which includes information on their singles and albums, is one of a series on music's most popular artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
A profile of the Impressions, the sweet Chicago soul innovators whose leader, Curtis Mayfield, helped pen what some call the soundtrack to the Sixties' civil-rights movement with cuts like "Amen," "People Get Ready," and "Keep On Pushing." This Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions profile, which includes information on their singles and albums, is one of a series on music's most popular artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
Solid Gold Spotlight: "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag"
The history of "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" by James Brown: the record that introduced the world to funk! Information on "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The history of "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" by James Brown: the record that introduced the world to funk! Information on "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
James Brown CDs, DVDs, and books
The Oldies at about.com guide to a James Brown collection -- CDs, DVDs, and books that no James Brown fan should be without, complete with reviews and a price comparison guide!
The Oldies at about.com guide to a James Brown collection -- CDs, DVDs, and books that no James Brown fan should be without, complete with reviews and a price comparison guide!
Profile: James Brown
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
Profile: The Isley Brothers
A history of the Isley Brothers, one of the longest-lasting and most influential acts in the history of R&B, scoring hits across several decades with "Twist and Shout," "It's Your Thing," and "That Lady." This Isley Brothers profile is one of a series on music's most important artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
A history of the Isley Brothers, one of the longest-lasting and most influential acts in the history of R&B, scoring hits across several decades with "Twist and Shout," "It's Your Thing," and "That Lady." This Isley Brothers profile is one of a series on music's most important artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
Profile: Sly and the Family Stone
A profile of Sly and the Family Stone, the groundbreaking multiracial rock-funk unit who expanded consciousness and crossed racial and cultural lines with classic hits like "Everyday People," "Dance to the Music," and "Family Affair." This Sly and the Family Stone profile is one of a series on music's most important artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
A profile of Sly and the Family Stone, the groundbreaking multiracial rock-funk unit who expanded consciousness and crossed racial and cultural lines with classic hits like "Everyday People," "Dance to the Music," and "Family Affair." This Sly and the Family Stone profile is one of a series on music's most important artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
Profile: Sam and Dave
A profile of Sam and Dave, the dynamic soul duo who popularized gospel's "call-and-response" vocals, and who, during their tenure at Stax, created timeless hits like "Soul Man," "Hold On! I'm Comin'," and "When Something Is Wrong With My Baby." This Sam and Dave profile is one of a series on music's most important artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
A profile of Sam and Dave, the dynamic soul duo who popularized gospel's "call-and-response" vocals, and who, during their tenure at Stax, created timeless hits like "Soul Man," "Hold On! I'm Comin'," and "When Something Is Wrong With My Baby." This Sam and Dave profile is one of a series on music's most important artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
Profile: Booker T. and the MGs
A profile of The Righteous Brothers, the dual '60s kings of blue-eyed soul best known for classic hits like "Unchained Melody" and "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'." This Righteous Brothers profile is one of a series on music's most important artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
A profile of The Righteous Brothers, the dual '60s kings of blue-eyed soul best known for classic hits like "Unchained Melody" and "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'." This Righteous Brothers profile is one of a series on music's most important artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
Percy Sledge History, Charts, and Songs
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
Oldies Mixtape 101: Sweet Soul Serenade
A playlist for your iPod, Winamp, or legally burned CD... check the songs and their descriptions, find which ones are available for download, and make your own oldies CD!
A playlist for your iPod, Winamp, or legally burned CD... check the songs and their descriptions, find which ones are available for download, and make your own oldies CD!
Tina Turner History, Charts, and Songs
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
Stax/Volt History, Music, and Songs
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important record labels of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important record labels of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
Motown History, Music, and Songs
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important record labels of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important record labels of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
Lou Rawls History, Charts, and Songs
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
Stevie Wonder History, Charts, and Songs
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
Wilson Pickett History, Charts, and Songs
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
Martha and the Vandellas History, Charts, and Songs
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
Guide Profile: The Temptations
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
Guide Profile: Otis Redding
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
Guide Profile: Smokey Robinson and the Miracles
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
Guide Profile: The Four Tops
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
Heaven Must Have Sent You: The Holland/Dozier/Holland Story
Your oldies.about.com Guide's review: the new three-disc box set dedicated to Motown's greatest songwriters, the team of Holland, Dozier, and Holland!
Your oldies.about.com Guide's review: the new three-disc box set dedicated to Motown's greatest songwriters, the team of Holland, Dozier, and Holland!
Guide Profile: Aretha Franklin
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
Guide Profile: Marvin Gaye
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
Guide Profile: Sam Cooke
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
Janice's Blues Cafe: Jerry Butler
Real Audio files, a large discography, and a short bio on R&B legend "The Iceman" himself, best known for "For Your Precious Love" and "Only The Strong Survive."
Real Audio files, a large discography, and a short bio on R&B legend "The Iceman" himself, best known for "For Your Precious Love" and "Only The Strong Survive."
Johnnie Taylor Home Page
From blues to R&B to disco, this soul legend tackled it all, resulting in hits like "Who's Making Love," "Disco Lady," and "Cheaper To Keep Her." This is his official site, and includes a memorial along with the standard info.
From blues to R&B to disco, this soul legend tackled it all, resulting in hits like "Who's Making Love," "Disco Lady," and "Cheaper To Keep Her." This is his official site, and includes a memorial along with the standard info.
Lou Rawls
A somewhat outdated but still informative official site for the sexy crooner who scored such soul/R&B hits as "Love Is A Hurtin' Thing" and "You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine."
A somewhat outdated but still informative official site for the sexy crooner who scored such soul/R&B hits as "Love Is A Hurtin' Thing" and "You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine."
Play It, Steve!
The official site for one of rock's most enduring guitarists, producers and songwriters, scultpting the sound of everyone from Booker T. and the MGs and Otis Redding to John Cougar and the Blues Brothers!
The official site for one of rock's most enduring guitarists, producers and songwriters, scultpting the sound of everyone from Booker T. and the MGs and Otis Redding to John Cougar and the Blues Brothers!
Ray Charles 1930-2004
Your oldies.about.com Guide's tribute to Ray Charles, the genius who crossed more musical genres than almost any other artist. Includes obits, appreciations, lyrics, info, and music.
Your oldies.about.com Guide's tribute to Ray Charles, the genius who crossed more musical genres than almost any other artist. Includes obits, appreciations, lyrics, info, and music.
Richard DeLaFont Agency: Ben E. King
This page is actually just a place to book King for concerts, but it still has more info than any other site on the veteran soul singer ("Stand By Me," "Spanish Harlem").
This page is actually just a place to book King for concerts, but it still has more info than any other site on the veteran soul singer ("Stand By Me," "Spanish Harlem").
Soulful Kinda Music: Discographies
It bills itself as "the definitive major reference site for soul artists discographies," and that's absolutely true, carrying as it does singles info for over 400 R&B artists of the classic soul era (including some doo-wop). Whatever their level of popularity, the artists listed here get full listings, label, number, and year. A must for any vinyl soul collector.
It bills itself as "the definitive major reference site for soul artists discographies," and that's absolutely true, carrying as it does singles info for over 400 R&B artists of the classic soul era (including some doo-wop). Whatever their level of popularity, the artists listed here get full listings, label, number, and year. A must for any vinyl soul collector.
Soulwalking: Carla Thomas
A short but informative bio on the daughter of Rufus Thomas, who had hits in her own right with "B-A-B-Y," "Gee Whiz," and performed classic duets with Otis Redding ("Tramp").
A short but informative bio on the daughter of Rufus Thomas, who had hits in her own right with "B-A-B-Y," "Gee Whiz," and performed classic duets with Otis Redding ("Tramp").
Soulwalking: Clarence Carter
A brief bio on the soul-blues master who gave the world hits like "Slip Away" and the notorious "Strokin'."
A brief bio on the soul-blues master who gave the world hits like "Slip Away" and the notorious "Strokin'."
The Soul of Bobby Womack
This fan page for the legendary soul singer, songwriter, and guitarist ("I Found A Love") doesn't look like much at first, and it hasn't been updated in a long time, but it actually contains a wealth of information, including photos, personal interviews, articles, discographies, and a fan club.
This fan page for the legendary soul singer, songwriter, and guitarist ("I Found A Love") doesn't look like much at first, and it hasn't been updated in a long time, but it actually contains a wealth of information, including photos, personal interviews, articles, discographies, and a fan club.
The Soul Of The Net
The front page says it best: "discographies, sounds, information, trivia, CD, vinyl and video reviews" for all forms of classic soul. A real labor of love.
The front page says it best: "discographies, sounds, information, trivia, CD, vinyl and video reviews" for all forms of classic soul. A real labor of love.
TransWeb.org: Barbara Lewis
This organization dedicated to organ donors has a good bio on Lewis, who supports the cause. Lewis is best remembered as the ultra-romantic smooth soul songstress responsible for hits like "Hello Stranger," "Baby, I'm Yours," and "Make Me Your Baby."
This organization dedicated to organ donors has a good bio on Lewis, who supports the cause. Lewis is best remembered as the ultra-romantic smooth soul songstress responsible for hits like "Hello Stranger," "Baby, I'm Yours," and "Make Me Your Baby."