#syl johnson

[nobrashfestivity]

Fade to Blue

#fade to blue #syl johnson

[lisamarie-vee]

#hi records #soul music #syl johnson #ann peebles #1970s #rock and roll hall of fame #b&w

[wamnak]

Nicky Thomas “Is It Because I’m Black?”

This is on par with the greatest soul music. Reggae is soul music. Top notch cover.

#Nicky Thomas #trojan records #is it because I’m black #syl johnson #Youtube #reggae #boss reggae #tighten up

[holysoul]

#Syl Johnson #Hi Records #Soul

[protoslacker]

Syl Johnson

#music #syl johnson #solidarity

[culturalappreciator]

#syl johnson #blues #southern soul blues #r&b/soul

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VIDEO: The Messengers - Is It Because I’m Black

Syl Johnson cover.

#video #youtube #the messengers #syl johnson #is it because im black #black history month #reggae #45 #versions #soul

[thehuskybro]

#black man #black history month #syl johnson

[manitat]

Syl Johnson - Is It Because I'm Black?

#syl johnson #is it because i'm black? #soul classic

[thejoyofviolentmovement]

Throwback: Happy 86th Birthday, Syl Johnson!

Throwback: Happy 86th Birthday, Syl Johnson! @syljohnsonmovie @realSylJohnson

If you’re in the know, you might remember that we lost the great bluesman and singer/songwriter Syl Johnson earlier this year at the age of 85, due to congestive heart failure. Coincidentally, he died less than a week after his brother Jimmy, a bluesman himself. I didn’t realize it but yesterday, Syl Johnson would have turned 86. As I’ve often told friends and followers on social media, Johnson…

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#1950s #1960s soul #1970s #1970s soul #1980s #1990s #2000s #2010s #2020s #blues #singer/songwriter #soul #Syl Johnson #throwback

[aggelos965]

Syl Johnson & The Bamboos -- Is It Because Im Black (Live at PBS FM Vers...

#youtube #My new video Syl Johnson & The Bamboos - Is It Because Im Black (Live at PBS FM Version)

[escapizum]

#Spotify

[vintage-leisure]

Now Digging

Syl Johnson

Back for a Taste of Your Love

Hi Records, 1973

Seems Johnson was forever in Al Green’s shadow. He’s remembered today as one of the most-sampled artists; according to WhoSampled.com, his song “Is It Because I’m Black” has been used on 29 songs and “Different Strokes” on over 330. Syl’s been sampled by Wu-Tang Clan, Kanye West, Public Enemy, N.W.A, Kid Rock, Cypress Hill and others. He sued many of these artists for copyright infringement. Syl Johnson died just last February, aged 85.

#vintage #classic #retro #retro style #vinyloftheday #vinyllover #vinylrecords #vinylcollection #memphis #soul music #classic soul

[knowlesian]

i got an ask about various media recs and i am a giant music nerd, so consider this somewhere between rec list and a blackbonnet (or gentlebeard, & etc) fan mix. the tone is 50′s/60′s, with an emphasis on motown but there are some outside lane choices too, etc.

i decided to create a bunch of work for myself, so all the songs have a link to a youtube video with said song.

(before i start everyone go look at this ed gifset by @rainbowbonnet with sittin’ on the dock of the bay, it is AMAZING and i will burn this website to the ground if everybody doesn't clap & etc)

sittin’ on the dock of the bay — otis redding ( x )

ain't that a shame — fats domino ( x )

i can’t get next to you — the temptations ( x )

just one look — doris troy ( x )

i got a feeling — four tops ( x )

it’s all right — the impressions ( x )

tell me baby — garnet mimms & the enchanters ( x )

shake and fingerpop — jr. walker & the all stars ( x )

you've got my mind messed up — james carr ( x )

destination: anywhere — the marvelletes ( x )

wish someone would care — irma thomas ( x )

good to me — also irma thomas ( x )

lookin’ for a love — the valentinos ( x )

come on sock it to me — syl johnson ( x )

steal away — jimmy hughes ( x )

bring it on home to me — sam cooke ( x )

what becomes of the brokenhearted — jimmy ruffin ( x )

hold on, i’m comin’ — sam & dave ( x )

i’ll be satisfied — jackie wilson ( x )

mama said — the shirelles ( x )

hold me, thrill me, kiss me — mel carter ( x )

more love — smokey robinson & the miracles ( x )

#i will probably do more of these i just kept this one at a manageable length #god i love oldies

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PHOTO 45: Oscar Toney, Jr. - Is It Because I’m Black (Contempo)

rhym, Ultra Funk, Syl Johnson cover.

#photo #45 #oscar toney jr #is it because im black #syl johnson #version #ultra funk #soul #funk #doublesider

[letecesranje]

#Spotify