Synopsis
Soul gospel was a variation on black gospel pioneered in the 1950s by a number of church quartets, including the Soul Stirrers and the Pilgrim Travelers, as well as solo artists, including Aretha Franklin, Ray CHarles and James Brown. While religious in subject matter, soul gospel was marked by its raw, often sexually charged display of emotion. A precursor to Southern soul, many soul gospel artists, such as Sam Cooke, one-time lead of the Soul Stirrers, crossed over into mainstream, secular success.
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Explanatory Article
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Soul Gospel Style Singers
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Examples of Songs / Artists
In Between Tears / Irma Thomas
Let’s Get Together / Bobby bland
Lee Cross / Aretha Franklin
Tripping On Your Love / The Staples Singers
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Recommended CD Compilations
Soul Gospel – Various Artists
Label: Soul Jazz Records SJR LP107
Released: 2005 (UK)
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Further References
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