'70s Soul Essentials

'70s Soul Essentials

The era when singers faced society’s troubles and forged new paths.

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November 5, 2025
Tracks
#
Song
Artist
Album
Genre
Release date
The Motown Story
1
What's Going OnMarvin GayeThe Motown Story
Marvin Gaye
The Motown Story
R&B и соулМузыка
1997-07-14
3:48
The Essential Sly & The Family Stone
2
Family Affair (Single)Sly & The Family StoneThe Essential Sly & The Family Stone
Sly & The Family Stone
The Essential Sly & The Family Stone
R&B и соулМузыкаПоп-музыкаПоп/рокРокПсиходелическаяФанкСоулСофт-рок
1971-10-15
3:5
Let's Stay Together
3
Let's Stay TogetherAl GreenLet's Stay Together
Al Green
Let's Stay Together
SoulMusicR&B/SoulContemporary R&BRock
1972-01-31
3:19
Imagination (Expanded Edition)
4
Midnight Train to Georgia (Single Version)Gladys Knight & The PipsImagination (Expanded Edition)
Gladys Knight & The Pips
Imagination (Expanded Edition)
R&B и соулМузыка
1973-10-01
3:56
The Atlantic Collection
5
Rock SteadyAretha FranklinThe Atlantic Collection
Aretha Franklin
The Atlantic Collection
R&B и соулМузыка
1971-10-11
3:14
Talking Book
6
SuperstitionStevie WonderTalking Book
Stevie Wonder
Talking Book
R&B и соулМузыка
1972-10-24
4:26
The Essential Patti Labelle
7
Lady MarmaladeLaBelleThe Essential Patti Labelle
LaBelle
The Essential Patti Labelle
R&B и соулМузыкаСовременный R&BВокалСоул
1974-08-03
3:57
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best of James Brown
8
The PaybackJames Brown20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best of James Brown
James Brown
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best of James Brown
SoulMusicR&B/Soul
2002-01-29
7:27
Be Altitude: Respect Yourself (Stax Remasters)
9
Respect YourselfThe Staple SingersBe Altitude: Respect Yourself (Stax Remasters)
The Staple Singers
Be Altitude: Respect Yourself (Stax Remasters)
Христианская музыка и госпелМузыкаДжазРокТрадиционный госпелЮжный госпелКантриГоспелR&B и соулСоул
1972-01-01
4:56
Out of Office - After Work Pop
10
Move On UpCurtis MayfieldOut of Office - After Work Pop
Curtis Mayfield
Out of Office - After Work Pop
R&B и соулМузыка
1970-09-01
2:45
Dinner with My Darling
11
Lovely DayBill WithersDinner with My Darling
Bill Withers
Dinner with My Darling
R&B и соулМузыка
1977-01-01
4:14
The Best Year of My Life: 1978
12
SeptemberEarth, Wind & FireThe Best Year of My Life: 1978
Earth, Wind & Fire
The Best Year of My Life: 1978
Поп-музыкаМузыка
1978-11-18
3:32
Back Stabbers (Expanded)
13
Love TrainThe O'JaysBack Stabbers (Expanded)
The O'Jays
Back Stabbers (Expanded)
R&B/SoulMusic
1972-08-01
2:59
The Best Year of My Life: 1973
14
That Lady, Pts. 1 & 2The Isley BrothersThe Best Year of My Life: 1973
The Isley Brothers
The Best Year of My Life: 1973
Поп-музыкаМузыка
1973-07-14
5:34
Dance Mixtape
15
I'll Be AroundThe SpinnersDance Mixtape
The Spinners
Dance Mixtape
R&B и соулМузыка
1972-07-22
3:8
Simply the Best Seventies
16
You'll Never Find Another Love Like MineLou RawlsSimply the Best Seventies
Lou Rawls
Simply the Best Seventies
ДжазМузыка
1975-01-01
4:33
Let's Put It All Together
17
You Make Me Feel Brand NewThe StylisticsLet's Put It All Together
The Stylistics
Let's Put It All Together
R&B/SoulMusic
1974-01-08
4:42
Motown: The Complete No. 1's
18
Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To) [Single Version]Diana RossMotown: The Complete No. 1's
Diana Ross
Motown: The Complete No. 1's
R&B/SoulMusic
1975-09-24
3:23
All the Feels
19
Killing Me Softly with His SongRoberta FlackAll the Feels
Roberta Flack
All the Feels
Поп-музыкаМузыка
1973-01-21
4:46
Third Album
20
I'll Be ThereJackson 5Third Album
Jackson 5
Third Album
R&B/SoulMusicMotownPopSoft RockSoulRock
1970-08-28
3:59
Keepers of the Castle: Their Best 1972-1978
21
Ain't No Woman (Like the One I've Got)Four TopsKeepers of the Castle: Their Best 1972-1978
Four Tops
Keepers of the Castle: Their Best 1972-1978
R&B и соулМузыкаПопСофт-рокМотаунСоул
1972-01-01
3:6
The Ultimate Collection
22
Can't Get Enough of Your Love, BabeBarry WhiteThe Ultimate Collection
Barry White
The Ultimate Collection
R&B и соулМузыка
1974-07-25
4:2
The Chic Organization 1977-1979 (Remastered)
23
Good Times (7" Edit) [Remastered]ChicThe Chic Organization 1977-1979 (Remastered)
Chic
The Chic Organization 1977-1979 (Remastered)
Танцевальная музыкаМузыкаR&B и соулДиско
2018-11-23
3:45
20 #1's: Classic R&B Hits
24
Love RollercoasterOhio Players20 #1's: Classic R&B Hits
Ohio Players
20 #1's: Classic R&B Hits
R&B и соулМузыка
1975-08-01
4:46
Music for Groovin'
25
Papa Was a Rollin' StoneThe TemptationsMusic for Groovin'
The Temptations
Music for Groovin'
ПопМузыкаR&B и соул
1998-01-01
5:8
Kids Sing Along Pac
26
War (Single Version)Edwin StarrKids Sing Along Pac
Edwin Starr
Kids Sing Along Pac
Детская музыкаМузыка
1970-06-10
3:18
Sampled and Covered
27
Hard TimesBaby Huey & The Baby SittersSampled and Covered
Baby Huey & The Baby Sitters
Sampled and Covered
RockMusic
1971-01-01
3:23
Songs From Scandal: Music For Gladiators
28
Tell Me Something GoodRufus & Chaka KhanSongs From Scandal: Music For Gladiators
Rufus & Chaka Khan
Songs From Scandal: Music For Gladiators
СаундтрекиМузыка
2013-01-01
3:33
Maggot Brain
29
Can You Get to ThatFunkadelicMaggot Brain
Funkadelic
Maggot Brain
R&B и соулМузыкаФанкРокТяжелый рокПсиходелическаяСоул
1971-07-12
2:51
Shaft (Music From the Soundtrack)
30
Theme From ShaftIsaac HayesShaft (Music From the Soundtrack)
Isaac Hayes
Shaft (Music From the Soundtrack)
SoundtrackMusic
1971-08-01
4:39
Across 110th Street
31
Across 110th StreetBobby Womack & PeaceAcross 110th Street
Bobby Womack & Peace
Across 110th Street
SoundtrackMusicEasy Listening
1972-12-16
3:46
The Best of WAR and More, Vol. 1
32
Why Can't We Be FriendsWarThe Best of WAR and More, Vol. 1
War
The Best of WAR and More, Vol. 1
РокМузыка
1975-01-01
3:50
Billy Preston - The Best
33
Will It Go Round In Circles (Single Version)Billy PrestonBilly Preston - The Best
Billy Preston
Billy Preston - The Best
R&B/SoulMusicRockSoul
1969-01-01
3:44
30 Greatest Hits
34
Spanish HarlemAretha Franklin30 Greatest Hits
Aretha Franklin
30 Greatest Hits
R&B/SoulMusik
1984-01-01
3:30
Stairsteps (Bonus Track Version)
35
O-o-h Child (Remastered)Five StairstepsStairsteps (Bonus Track Version)
Five Stairsteps
Stairsteps (Bonus Track Version)
R&B и соулМузыка
1970-01-01
3:17
Motown: The Complete No. 1's
36
EasyThe CommodoresMotown: The Complete No. 1's
The Commodores
Motown: The Complete No. 1's
R&B/SoulMusic
1977-03-01
4:19
Gold: Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
37
Cruisin'Smokey RobinsonGold: Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
Smokey Robinson
Gold: Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
R&B и соулМузыка
1979-05-22
5:54
The Essential Teddy Pendergrass
38
Turn off the LightsTeddy PendergrassThe Essential Teddy Pendergrass
Teddy Pendergrass
The Essential Teddy Pendergrass
R&B и соулМузыкаСоулНеосоулСовременный R&BQuiet Storm
1979-05-22
5:54
20 Greatest Hits
39
Have You Seen HerThe Chi-Lites20 Greatest Hits
The Chi-Lites
20 Greatest Hits
R&B и соулМузыкаФанкСовременный R&BСоул
1971-10-01
5:9
360 Degrees of Billy Paul (Expanded Edition)
40
Me and Mrs. Jones (Single Version)Billy Paul360 Degrees of Billy Paul (Expanded Edition)
Billy Paul
360 Degrees of Billy Paul (Expanded Edition)
R&B и соулМузыка
1972-10-25
3:41
Never My Love: The Anthology
41
To Be Young, Gifted and BlackDonny HathawayNever My Love: The Anthology
Donny Hathaway
Never My Love: The Anthology
R&B и соулМузыкаСоулРок
1970-07-01
6:43
Soul Greatest Hits: The Legendary Voices of Soul Music
42
I Can't Stand the RainAnn PeeblesSoul Greatest Hits: The Legendary Voices of Soul Music
Ann Peebles
Soul Greatest Hits: The Legendary Voices of Soul Music
СоулМузыкаR&B и соул
1974-06-11
2:27
Heart of Soul: Too Late to Turn Back Now
43
Too Late to Turn Back NowCornelius Brothers & Sister RoseHeart of Soul: Too Late to Turn Back Now
Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose
Heart of Soul: Too Late to Turn Back Now
R&B и соулМузыкаРокЭлектроникаСоулТанцевальнаяФанк
1996-10-29
3:18
La-La Means I Love You
44
Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)The DelfonicsLa-La Means I Love You
The Delfonics
La-La Means I Love You
СоулМузыкаR&B и соулQuiet StormНеосоулСовременный R&B
1970-01-01
3:21
20 #1's: Classic R&B Hits
45
This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)Natalie Cole20 #1's: Classic R&B Hits
Natalie Cole
20 #1's: Classic R&B Hits
PopMusic
1975-05-11
2:48
The Sound of Philadelphia: Gamble & Huff's Greatest Hits
46
Ain't No Stoppin' Us NowMcFadden & WhiteheadThe Sound of Philadelphia: Gamble & Huff's Greatest Hits
McFadden & Whitehead
The Sound of Philadelphia: Gamble & Huff's Greatest Hits
R&B/SoulMusic
1979-01-01
7:1
The Best of Earth, Wind & Fire, Vol. 1
47
Shining StarEarth, Wind & FireThe Best of Earth, Wind & Fire, Vol. 1
Earth, Wind & Fire
The Best of Earth, Wind & Fire, Vol. 1
R&B и соулМузыка
1978-11-23
2:49
The 50th Anniversary Collection
48
Soul Power, Pt. 1 (Single Version)James BrownThe 50th Anniversary Collection
James Brown
The 50th Anniversary Collection
R&B и соулМузыка
2003-01-01
3:18
The Eddie Kendricks Collection, Vol. 1
49
Keep On Truckin'Eddie KendricksThe Eddie Kendricks Collection, Vol. 1
Eddie Kendricks
The Eddie Kendricks Collection, Vol. 1
R&B и соулМузыка
1973-05-01
7:59
Soul (Introducing)
50
SuperflyCurtis MayfieldSoul (Introducing)
Curtis Mayfield
Soul (Introducing)
R&B и соулМузыкаСоул
1972-07-01
4:0
Tina Turner: The Platinum Collection
51
Proud MaryTina TurnerTina Turner: The Platinum Collection
Tina Turner
Tina Turner: The Platinum Collection
Rock & RollMusicRockR&B/SoulSoulPopPop/RockVocalBluesChicago BluesJazzAdult Contemporary
2009-02-27
3:24
Be Altitude: Respect Yourself (Stax Remasters)
52
I'll Take You ThereThe Staple SingersBe Altitude: Respect Yourself (Stax Remasters)
The Staple Singers
Be Altitude: Respect Yourself (Stax Remasters)
Христианская музыка и госпелМузыкаДжазРокТрадиционный госпелЮжный госпелКантриГоспелR&B и соулСоул
1972-01-01
4:49
Gets Next to You
53
Tired of Being AloneAl GreenGets Next to You
Al Green
Gets Next to You
СоулМузыкаR&B и соулСовременный R&BРок
1971-08-14
2:52
The Complete Collection
54
Let's Get It OnMarvin GayeThe Complete Collection
Marvin Gaye
The Complete Collection
R&B и соулМузыка
1973-06-15
4:51
Motown Classics Gold
55
Neither One of Us (Wants To Be the First To Say Goodbye) [Single Version]Gladys Knight & The PipsMotown Classics Gold
Gladys Knight & The Pips
Motown Classics Gold
R&B и соулМузыка
1964-01-01
4:20
All the Great Hits
56
Ain't No Mountain High EnoughDiana RossAll the Great Hits
Diana Ross
All the Great Hits
R&B/SoulMusic
1970-06-19
6:17
The Stylistics - The Original Debut Album
57
You Are EverythingThe StylisticsThe Stylistics - The Original Debut Album
The Stylistics
The Stylistics - The Original Debut Album
R&B и соулМузыка
1971-05-13
2:55
Perfect Angel (Deluxe Edition)
58
Lovin' You (Single Version With Countdown)Minnie RipertonPerfect Angel (Deluxe Edition)
Minnie Riperton
Perfect Angel (Deluxe Edition)
Поп-музыкаМузыка
1974-08-09
3:37
Soul: The Collection
59
Feel Like Makin' LoveRoberta FlackSoul: The Collection
Roberta Flack
Soul: The Collection
Поп-музыкаМузыка
1974-06-10
2:55
Black Moses
60
Never Can Say GoodbyeАйзек ХейзBlack Moses
Айзек Хейз
Black Moses
R&B и соулМузыка
1971-04-01
5:9
Soulful Spell - The Best of Blue Magic
61
SideshowBlue MagicSoulful Spell - The Best of Blue Magic
Blue Magic
Soulful Spell - The Best of Blue Magic
R&B и соулМузыкаРокQuiet StormСоулНеосоулСовременный R&B
1974-04-01
4:12
Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get
62
Whatcha See Is Whatcha GetThe DramaticsWhatcha See Is Whatcha Get
The Dramatics
Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get
R&B/SoulMusicSoulContemporary R&BRock
1972-01-01
4:0
Sound of Soul
63
Express YourselfCharles WrightSound of Soul
Charles Wright
Sound of Soul
R&B и соулМузыка
1970-01-01
3:53
Motown the Musical – 100 Originals
64
Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)Stevie WonderMotown the Musical – 100 Originals
Stevie Wonder
Motown the Musical – 100 Originals
R&B/SoulMusic
1970-06-03
2:41
Hitsville USA - The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971
65
I Want You BackJackson 5Hitsville USA - The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971
Jackson 5
Hitsville USA - The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971
PopMusic
1992-11-03
2:59
The Greatest 70's Hits
66
Rock Your BabyGeorge McCraeThe Greatest 70's Hits
George McCrae
The Greatest 70's Hits
Поп-музыкаМузыка
1997-08-29
6:24
I Love the 70's: 1974
67
Be Thankful For What You GotWilliam DeVaughnI Love the 70's: 1974
William DeVaughn
I Love the 70's: 1974
RockMusicR&B/Soul
2002-08-06
3:26
Bitter Sweet
68
Everybody Plays the Fool (Remastered)The Main IngredientBitter Sweet
The Main Ingredient
Bitter Sweet
R&B и соулМузыка
1972-01-01
3:22
69
USAT20702518UnknownUnknown
Unknown
Unknown
The 20th Century Records Albums (1973-1979)
70
You're The First, The Last, My EverythingBarry WhiteThe 20th Century Records Albums (1973-1979)
Barry White
The 20th Century Records Albums (1973-1979)
R&B/SoulMusic
2018-10-19
4:34
Look Out for #1
71
I'll Be Good to YouThe Brothers JohnsonLook Out for #1
The Brothers Johnson
Look Out for #1
R&B и соулМузыка
1976-01-01
4:48
Inspiration
72
Feel That You're FeelinFrankie Beverly & MazeInspiration
Frankie Beverly & Maze
Inspiration
R&B/SoulMusic
1979-01-01
5:32
The Masters Series: Slow Soul
73
Free (Single Version)Deniece WilliamsThe Masters Series: Slow Soul
Deniece Williams
The Masters Series: Slow Soul
R&B/SoulMusique
2007-08-11
2:52
Love Songs Number 1's
74
ReunitedPeaches & HerbLove Songs Number 1's
Peaches & Herb
Love Songs Number 1's
R&B/SoulMusic
1993-01-01
5:40
The Very Best of Aretha Franklin - The 70's
75
Day DreamingAretha FranklinThe Very Best of Aretha Franklin - The 70's
Aretha Franklin
The Very Best of Aretha Franklin - The 70's
R&B и соулМузыка
1972-01-24
4:3
Music of Mississippi
76
Misty BlueDorothy MooreMusic of Mississippi
Dorothy Moore
Music of Mississippi
BluesMúsicaGospel y música cristiana
1976-03-01
3:40
This Is Love
77
If You Don't Know Me By NowHarold Melvin & The Blue NotesThis Is Love
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
This Is Love
ПопМузыка
1972-01-01
3:25
Show and Tell: The Best of Al Wilson
78
Show and TellAl WilsonShow and Tell: The Best of Al Wilson
Al Wilson
Show and Tell: The Best of Al Wilson
R&B/SoulMusicSoulContemporary R&B
1973-10-01
3:27
Everything Is Everything
79
The GhettoDonny HathawayEverything Is Everything
Donny Hathaway
Everything Is Everything
R&B/SoulMusicRock
1970-07-01
6:53
Me and Mrs. Jones - The Best of Billy Paul
80
Am I Black Enough for You?Billy PaulMe and Mrs. Jones - The Best of Billy Paul
Billy Paul
Me and Mrs. Jones - The Best of Billy Paul
R&B/SoulMusicSoulNeo-SoulContemporary R&B
1973-03-01
5:16
Rags to Rufus (feat. Chaka Khan)
81
You Got the Love (feat. Chaka Khan)RufusRags to Rufus (feat. Chaka Khan)
Rufus
Rags to Rufus (feat. Chaka Khan)
R&B/SoulMusic
1974-01-01
4:38
Colección Latina
82
The Cisco KidWarColección Latina
War
Colección Latina
РокМузыка
1972-11-01
4:27
The Essential Bill Withers
83
Grandma's HandsBill WithersThe Essential Bill Withers
Bill Withers
The Essential Bill Withers
R&B и соулМузыкаПоп-музыкаСоулАвторы-исполнителиРок
1971-05-01
2:0
Original Album Classics: The O'Jays
84
Back StabbersThe O'JaysOriginal Album Classics: The O'Jays
The O'Jays
Original Album Classics: The O'Jays
R&B и соулМузыкаСоулНеосоул
1972-07-01
3:6
The Essential Isley Brothers
85
Fight the Power, Pts. 1 & 2The Isley BrothersThe Essential Isley Brothers
The Isley Brothers
The Essential Isley Brothers
R&B/SoulMusicQuiet StormSoulFunk
1975-06-07
5:18
Number 1's
86
Talkin' Loud And Sayin' NothingJames BrownNumber 1's
James Brown
Number 1's
R&B/SoulMusik
1972-02-01
3:14
Funk Party
87
Clean Up WomanBetty WrightFunk Party
Betty Wright
Funk Party
R&B и соулМузыка
1972-01-01
2:49
20 Greatest Hits
88
Oh GirlThe Chi-Lites20 Greatest Hits
The Chi-Lites
20 Greatest Hits
R&B и соулМузыкаФанкСовременный R&BСоул
1972-03-02
3:36
Pussycat Loves The '70s
89
(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right [Single Version]Luther IngramPussycat Loves The '70s
Luther Ingram
Pussycat Loves The '70s
PopMusic
1972-01-01
3:39
Midnight Magic
90
Sail OnThe CommodoresMidnight Magic
The Commodores
Midnight Magic
R&B/SoulMusic
1979-07-01
5:37
Greatest Hits
91
That's the Way of the WorldEarth, Wind & FireGreatest Hits
Earth, Wind & Fire
Greatest Hits
R&B и соулМузыка
1975-03-15
5:43
A Donny Hathaway Collection
92
The Closer I Get to YouDonny Hathaway & Roberta FlackA Donny Hathaway Collection
Donny Hathaway & Roberta Flack
A Donny Hathaway Collection
R&B/SoulMusicSoulContemporary R&B
1977-12-13
4:40
Motown the Musical – 100 Originals
93
Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)Marvin GayeMotown the Musical – 100 Originals
Marvin Gaye
Motown the Musical – 100 Originals
R&B/SoulMusic
1971-05-20
3:13
Motown the Musical – 100 Originals
94
It's a ShameThe SpinnersMotown the Musical – 100 Originals
The Spinners
Motown the Musical – 100 Originals
R&B/SoulMusic
1970-06-11
3:10
The Indispensable Collection
95
Rock with YouMichael JacksonThe Indispensable Collection
Michael Jackson
The Indispensable Collection
PopMusic
1979-08-10
3:39
I Wanna Be Your Lover - EP
96
I Wanna Be Your LoverPrinceI Wanna Be Your Lover - EP
Prince
I Wanna Be Your Lover - EP
R&B и соулМузыкаЭлектронная музыкаТанцевальная музыкаПоп-музыкаПоп/рок
1979-08-24
5:47
In the City
97
It Only Takes a MinuteTavaresIn the City
Tavares
In the City
R&B и соулМузыка
1975-07-05
4:1
Hitsville USA - The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971
98
Smiling Faces SometimesThe Undisputed TruthHitsville USA - The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971
The Undisputed Truth
Hitsville USA - The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971
R&B и соулМузыка
1992-11-03
3:15
Sounds of Florida
99
Why Can't We Live TogetherTimmy ThomasSounds of Florida
Timmy Thomas
Sounds of Florida
R&B и соулМузыка
1974-01-01
4:37
Innervisions ((Reissue))
100
Don't You Worry 'Bout a ThingStevie WonderInnervisions ((Reissue))
Stevie Wonder
Innervisions ((Reissue))
R&B/SoulMusicPopPop/RockRockArena RockFunkContemporary R&BSoulMotown
1973-08-03
4:44