Artist	Song
Al Green	Let's Stay Together
from Let's Stay Together (1972)
Marvin Gaye	Let's Get It On
from 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: Motown 1970s, Vol. 1 (2001)
Jackson 5	I Want You Back
from Jackson 5: The Ultimate Collection (1996)
Gladys Knight & The Pips	Midnight Train to Georgia
from Platinum & Gold Collection (2003)
The Temptations	Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)
from My Girl: The Very Best of the Temptations (2002)
The Staple Singers	I'll Take You There
from Be Altitude: Respect Yourself (2006)
Johnnie Taylor	Disco Lady
from Eargasm (1999)
Earth, Wind & Fire	September
from Earth, Wind & Fire: Greatest Hits (1998)
Lou Rawls	You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
from The Essential Lou Rawls (2007)
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes	If You Don't Know Me By Now
from Collectors' Item (All Their Greatest Hits) (1987)
MFSB	T.S.O.P. (The Sound of Philadelphia)
from The Sound of Philadelphia: Gamble & Huff's Greatest Hits (2008)
Patti LaBelle	Lady Marmalade
from Best of Patti Labelle (1987)
Smokey Robinson	Cruisin'
from Motown Legends: Smokey Robinson - The Ballad Album (1996)
Isaac Hayes	Theme from "Shaft"
from Isaac Hayes: Greatest Hits Singles (2006)
Billy Paul	Me and Mrs. Jones
from 360 Degrees of Billy Paul (2002)
The Chi-Lites	Oh Girl
from The Chi-Lites: 20 Greatest Hits (2001)
Eddie Kendricks	Keep On Truckin', Pt. 1
from 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Eddie Kendricks (2000)
Aretha Franklin	Rock Steady
from Aretha Franklin: 30 Greatest Hits (2008)
Marvin Gaye	What's Going On
from What's Going On (2003)
Stevie Wonder	Superstition
from Stevie Wonder: The Definitive Collection (2002)
The O'Jays	Back Stabbers
from Back Stabbers (1996)
The Spinners	I'll Be Around
from The Essentials: The Spinners (Remastered) (2007)
Jean Knight	Mr. Big Stuff
from Mr. Big Stuff (2006)
The Undisputed Truth	Smiling Faces Sometimes
from The Best of Undisputed Truth - Smiling Faces (2003)
The Three Degrees	When Will I See You Again
from The Best of The Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again (1996)
The Stylistics	Betcha By Golly, Wow
from The Best of the Stylistics (1975)
Tyrone Davis	Turn Back the Hands of Time
from Tyrone Davis: 20 Greatest Hits (2001)
Sly & the Family Stone	Family Affair
from There's a Riot Goin' On (2007)
The Temptations	Papa Was a Rollin' Stone
from 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: Motown 1970s, Vol. 1 (2001)
The Isley Brothers	That Lady, Pts. 1 & 2
from The Essential Isley Brothers (2004)
Jackson 5	ABC
from Anthology: Jackson 5 (2000)
Brook Benton	Rainy Night In Georgia
from Brook Benton: Today (2005)
Curtis Mayfield	Freddie's Dead (Theme from 'Superfly') [Single Mix]
from Superfly (2004)
The Manhattans	Kiss and Say Goodbye
from The Manhattans (2003)
Teddy Pendergrass	Turn Off the Lights
from The Very Best of Teddy Pendergrass (Re-Recorded Versions) (2006)
Average White Band	Pick Up the Pieces
from Rhino Hi-Five: Average White Band - EP (2005)
The Four Tops	Ain't No Woman (Like the One I've Got)
from Essential Collection: Four Tops (2000)
The O'Jays	Love Train
from Back Stabbers (1996)
The Chi-Lites	Have You Seen Her
from The Chi-Lites: 20 Greatest Hits (2001)
Gladys Knight & The Pips	If I Were Your Woman
from The Ultimate Collection: Gladys Knight & the Pips (1997)
Lenny Williams	'Cause I Love You
from Ultimate Collection: Lenny Williams (2001)
David Ruffin	Walk Away from Love
from 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: Motown 1970s, Vol. 1 (2001)
Bobby Womack	Lookin' for a Love
from The Best of Bobby Womack - The Soul Years (2008)
The Delfonics	Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)
from The Delfonics (2007)
Timmy Thomas	Why Can't We Live Together
from Why Can't We Live Together (2005)
Bill Withers	Lean On Me
from Super Hits: Bill Withers (2001)
The Five Stairsteps	O-O-H Child
from The First Family of Soul: The Best of the Five Stairsteps (Remastered) (2001)
Barry White	Can't Get Enough of Your Love Babe
from 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Barry White (2003)
Edwin Starr	War
from 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: Motown 1970s, Vol. 2 (2001)
The Main Ingredient	Everybody Plays the Fool
from A Quiet Storm (Remastered) (1996)
The Originals	The Bells
from The Very Best of The Originals (1999)
Earth, Wind & Fire	Shining Star
from Earth, Wind & Fire: Greatest Hits (1998)
James Brown	Get Up I Feel Like Being a Sex Machine (Single Version) [Parts 1 & 2]
from 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: Best of James Brown (2007)
The Spinners	Could It Be I'm Falling In Love
from The Very Best of the Spinners (2007)
Heatwave	Always and Forever
from The Best of Heatwave - Always and Forever (1996)
The Brothers Johnson	Strawberry Letter No. 23
from The Brothers Johnson: Greatest Hits (1996)
Al Wilson	Show and Tell
from Show and Tell: The Best of Al Wilson (2006)
Ben E. King	Supernatural Thing Pt. 2
from Supernatural Thing (2005)
Major Harris	Love Won't Let Me Wait
from My Way (2005)
The Isley Brothers	For the Love of You
from The Heat Is On (2001)
Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway	The Closer I Get to You
from The Very Best of Roberta Flack (2006)
Natalie Cole	This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)
from The Natalie Cole Collection (1987)
Tower of Power	You're Still a Young Man
from Rhino Hi-Five: Tower of Power - EP (2005)
The Floaters	Float On
from Pure Slow Jams (2002)
Tavares	It Only Takes a Minute Girl
from Anthology (2004)
Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band	Express Yourself
from Express Yourself (2005)
Peaches & Herb	Reunited
from At Their Best (1995)
The Supremes	Stoned Love
from Number 1's: Diana Ross & The Supremes (2004)
Minnie Riperton	Lovin' You
from Capitol Gold: The Best of Minnie Riperton (1993)
Joe Simon	Power of Love
from Everlasting Love (2005)
Brighter Side of Darkness	Love Jones
from Love Jones: The Best of Funk Essentials Ballads Vol.2 (1998)
Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose	Too Late to Turn Back Now
from Sweet Soul Music (2003)
Blue Magic	Sideshow
from Soulful Spell - The Best of Blue Magic (2005)

Comment:

The voices and harmonies stayed in church while the producers went to the symphony, which goes a long way to explaining why these select, soul-aged cuts remain dance and romance favorites. The highs these artists reach are euphoric, almost religiously so, elevated on the wings of soaring string arrangements (check out Billy Paul’s “Me and Mrs. Jones”). At the same time, there’s a solid grounding in sexy funk and the slow, after-midnight rhythms of passions so deep, you could drown in them (consider Minnie Riperton’s “Lovin’ You” your benchmark for ecstasy). From Al Green to the Undisputed Truth, these artists will fully recharge your ’70s soul in no time.

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