The other side of the harmony group story -- the ones who brought a groove with them. Not just standing around the mic, but locking into a rhythm section and letting the pocket carry the harmonies. The Spinners, the Whispers, the Intruders, the Dells -- groups that knew a love song needs a beat as much as it needs a melody.
soul · 11 tracks
soul · 11 tracks
Chubby's Chalkboard
The other side of the harmony group story -- the ones who brought a groove with them. Not just standing around the mic, but locking into a rhythm section and letting the pocket carry the harmonies. The Spinners, the Whispers, the Intruders, the Dells -- groups that knew a love song needs a beat as much as it needs a melody.
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The Temprees (1972)
A young man asking for help explaining his love. The Temprees bring teenage earnestness to a grown-up feeling.
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The Spinners (1973)
The Spinners' declaration that this love is unique. Philippe Wynne's lead vocal swings from tender to triumphant. Strings soar, beat holds.
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The Spinners (1974)
A love so strong it deserves its own anthem. Philly strings meet Detroit harmonies. The chorus is a stadium waiting to happen.
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The Spinners (1975)
A warning about romantic games. The Spinners turn a complaint into a danceable groove. The horns are the jury.
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L.T.D. (1977)
A love that keeps pulling you back. L.T.D.'s horn section announces the return like a parade. The epitome of late-70s romantic funk-soul.
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The Dells (1969)
A memory of a perfect night preserved in harmony. The Dells stretch a single memory into a timeless soul classic.
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The Whispers (1980)
The Whispers at their crossover peak. Post-disco soul with a bassline that walks through the club. The harmonies are pure LA.
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The Intruders (1969)
Horse-racing metaphor for a winning woman. Gamble & Huff's early production is raw and energetic. Philly soul before it was polished.
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The Main Ingredient (1974)
Cuba Gooding Sr.'s tenor delivers a message of hope. The Main Ingredient keep it optimistic without being naive.
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Tyrone Davis (1972)
Tyrone Davis understands what a woman needs. Chicago soul with a message of devotion that's practical, not poetic.
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The Escorts (1970)
A lover asking not to be taken for granted. The Escorts' harmonies carry the weight of a man who's been overlooked one too many times.
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The other side of the harmony group story -- the ones who brought a groove with them. Not just standing around the mic, but locking into a rhythm section and letting the pocket carry the harmonies. The Spinners, the Whispers, the Intruders, the Dells -- groups that knew a love song needs a beat as much as it needs a melody.
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1,414 artist portraits across 5 genres (Rock, Jazz, Soul, Blues, Folk).
1,363 sourced from Wikipedia (Creative Commons / Public Domain), 50 from
Deezer (promotional artwork).
