November 2, 201114 yr ...but Otis is the greatest there ever was. Proof: performance at Monterey in '67. He blew the roof off the place. His performance of "I've Been Loving You (For Too Long)" at Monterrey is absolute perfection. If anyone thinks he isn't the best, listen to that and see if it changes your mind.
November 2, 201114 yr No mention of Sam Cooke whatsoever? That cuts deep! Love Sam Cooke; just not in my top 2.
November 2, 201114 yr Who is the "GodFather of Soul?" Thats my pick. Ironically, I've read articles where James considered himself R&B.
November 2, 201114 yr Is your #2 Cooke? Tough call. I struggle with who is truly soul vs R&B. I love Luther. Seen him many, many times but I lean towards R&B for him. Marvin Gaye Same Cooke Ray Charles David Ruffin Rev. Al Green Jackie Wilson Teddy Pendergrass If we add ladies then I add Aretha and Mary J Blige.
November 2, 201114 yr Otis Marvin The rest. On that short list would have to be Levi Stubbs. So glad you posted Marvin. I was about to post that it was a TRAVESTY that he wasn't even mentioned! A
November 2, 201114 yr If you are a big soul music fan as I am it is a MUST to do the Staxx tour in Memphis.
November 2, 201114 yr Otis would be my top pick. Then in no particular order, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Sam Cooke, and Stevie Wonder.
November 2, 201114 yr Otis would be my top pick. Then in no particular order, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Sam Cooke, and Stevie Wonder. Is Stevie "soul?"
November 3, 201114 yr I fail to see the difference in soul and rythym and blues. Billboard went from an R&B chart to a Soul chart in the 1970'sand the same artists were still on it.
November 3, 201114 yr I fail to see the difference in soul and rythym and blues. Billboard went from an R&B chart to a Soul chart in the 1970'sand the same artists were still on it. They can blend. Hard to put into words. It's sort of a feel thing for me. Luther is not soul in my mind. He's R&B. Stevie is R&B. I know it when I hear it. I fall into the side that says soul is "grittier" and R&B is more "polished."
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