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The 1980s was a great decade for soul music. The emergence of now legendary solo singers like Luther and Anita, and the decade dominance by Michael and Whitney, among others, created years of fantastic new music in adult soul, funk and dance -- music that still resonates today.
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- Marvin Gaye, 'What's Going On' (1971) Motown artists were turning away from their polished pop roots by the end of the '60s; by the start of the '70s some were demanding creative freedom.
- Stevie Wonder, 'Songs in the Key of Life' (1976) Two full-length LPs, a four-song EP and enough timeless songs to fill a greatest-hits set: Is there a more perfect album than 'Songs in the Key of Life'?
- Stevie Wonder, 'Innervisions' (1973) After 15 albums, Stevie Wonder finally reached maturity in his recording career. He was slowly inching to that point since the start of the decade, and with 'Innervisions' he secured his reputation as one of the all-time greats.
- Sly and the Family Stone, 'There's a Riot Goin' On' (1971) Sly and the Family Stone had a spectacular 1969, releasing the great 'Stand!' LP, following it a few months later with a historic appearance at Woodstock and capping it with the No. 1 "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)."
https://rateyourmusic.com/ list/smeekeven/70s_soul__70_artists_ and_70_albums/ is about the Artists, represented here by their best (most soulful) album. Each artist appears only once in the list, although more albums could have been chosen.
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Featured Artists. Listen to the ’70s Soul Essentials playlist on Apple Music. 100 Songs. Duration: 6 hours, 57 minutes.
Apr 20, 2017 · For many soul music lovers, the Golden Age of Soul Music was in the 1970s. It was a decade of political turmoil around the world, but also one of incredible creativity, as artists took control of their careers and addressed both social issues and issues of the heart in new ways.
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