Characterized by an emphasis on vocals and an impassioned improvisatory delivery, it is associated with performers such as Marvin Gaye , Aretha Franklin, James Brown , and Otis Redding. Again, we have some of the bases covered here with a number of tracks that are straight out of the gospel tradition, including Aaron Neville, Sam Cooke and The Staple Singers for starters. A good list, but where do you stop? When a man loves a woman? I suppose white people that did not grow up in the 60s made out this list. It looks like it.

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That Berry Gordy turned his independent Detroit -based soul imprint into one of the biggest record labels of all time is achievement enough. That its songs still sit among the greatest and most soulful ever recorded is testament to the relentless quality of the artists and songwriters Gordy hired. Assertive, powerful and groovy, this smash is beautifully delivered by the great Eddie Kendricks. Perhaps The Velvelettes needed more attention, or to shout louder — but they surely had talent to spare.
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