Classic Soul

Top 10 R&B/Soul Songs of 1969

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    What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)

    Junior Walker & The All Stars [Jr. Walker & the All Stars: The Definitive Collection]

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      What Does It Take (To Win Your Love) Junior Walker & The All Stars

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    I Can't Get Next to You

    The Temptations [Puzzle People]

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      I Can't Get Next to You The Temptations

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    Mother Popcorn (Single Version)

    James Brown [20 All-Time Greatest Hits!]

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      Mother Popcorn (Single Version) James Brown

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    Too Busy Thinking About My Baby

    Marvin Gaye [Every Great Motown Hit of Marvin Gaye]

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      Too Busy Thinking About My Baby Marvin Gaye

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    It's Your Thing

    The Isley Brothers [It's Our Thing (Expanded Edition)]

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      It's Your Thing The Isley Brothers

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    Only the Strong Survive

    Jerry Butler [20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Jerry Butler]

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      Only the Strong Survive Jerry Butler

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    The Chokin' Kind

    Joe Simon [The Chokin' Kind]

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      The Chokin' Kind Joe Simon

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    Hot Fun in the Summertime

    Sly & The Family Stone [Greatest Hits]

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      Hot Fun in the Summertime Sly & The Family Stone

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    Jealous Kind of Fella

    Garland Green [Jealous Kind of Fella]

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      Jealous Kind of Fella Garland Green

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    Grazing In the Grass

    The Friends of Distinction [The Best of Friends of Distinction]

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      Grazing In the Grass The Friends of Distinction

This list reflects a strong 1969 moment when R&B was shifting from classic soul into funk, psychedelic soul, socially conscious grooves, and smoother Motown-style crossover hits. Billboard’s R&B chart was known in 1969 as Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles earlier in the year and later Best Selling Soul Singles.


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