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Excuse my english. I'm Sri Lankan. Now in Australia. Just heard (making love) in the dark end of the street?? by clarence carter or wheeler. im not sure, but what other black soul music can u suggest like it? I love that song, it is slow burning? but then it becomes emotional and explosive. excuse my english again just found this site but i am wanting to now more.

― Cuda Bandara, Friday, 29 July 2005 13:55 (twenty years ago)

Try this thread:

Suggest some soul albums for someone clueless about soul

― Rob Upt1ght., Friday, 29 July 2005 14:03 (twenty years ago)

thanks. But im not clueless. Well a bit. I like Whats going on, and Sam Cooke and Steve Wonder and Ottis Redding and Aretha and Marlena. But that Clarence song, and how it starts with nothing and ends with everything is what im lookin for. My thread title was not accurate perhaps so sorry. But thanks, that thread was useful.

― Cuda Bandara, Friday, 29 July 2005 14:06 (twenty years ago)

You'd probably like "When Somethin' Is Wrong With My Baby" by Sam & Dave. Maybe also "Thin Line Between Love and Hate" by The Persuaders

― Hurting (Hurting), Friday, 29 July 2005 14:09 (twenty years ago)

I wouldn't fixate too much on the word "clueless" -- it's just a good thread, as you've observed.

As for slow-burning, Billy Paul comes to mind, as do the Dramatics.

The Dramatics' first record, "Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get," has some great slower stuff in "In the Rain" and "Thank You for Your Love". Plus the uptempo songs are incredible.

― Rob Upt1ght., Friday, 29 July 2005 15:22 (twenty years ago)

Dream Merchant by New Birth and I Do Love You by Billy Stewart (who also did the awesome Sitting In The Park) are a must.

― Candicissima (candicissima), Friday, 29 July 2005 15:26 (twenty years ago)

Wow... Billy's Paul & Stewart are fantastic. But that Dramatic's debut is the best. Thanks! Also recently heard 'Outside Woman' by Betty Lavette and a song 'you cut up the clothes' (i think). Does anyone now much about these, did a search but found little. Thanks again for your help.

― Cuda Bandara, Saturday, 30 July 2005 12:11 (twenty years ago)

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