The "Oldies" Thread

[ScoobySnax]

Growing up my mom played the hell out Stevie Wonder and Sam Cooke records, but it wasn't until I was older that I began to realize how great they really were. I have so much respect for the greats from way back when. They truly don't make music like this anymore. These are two of my JAMS.

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What are some oldies that you grew up on or look back on and admire?

[LionsFanNJ]

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probably one of my favorite oldies song:

Al Green: For the good times
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Also, Marvin is King. I don't care what anyone else says.
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[ScoobySnax]

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Definitely. I didn't mean to leave him out. Marvin was nice as well! Him and Sam died way too young over some BS.

[kehlis]

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[daflyboys]

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^^^ all great stuff. Loved Croce. Another lost too young.

Whenever someone starts talkin' oldies..... gotta post this as the embodiment of "cool":

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....and icing on the cake.....

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[Po Pimp]

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Man I'm only 28, but I've been messing with these oldies real heavy for a while now.

Marvin the man!
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Minnie Riperton...another we lost too early
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Jackson 5 (Mike's my favorite artist ever!)
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Phyllis Hyman (all the greats seem to leave us early)
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Man, I could really go all day posting songs and naming artists (even some rare artists that never blew up on a SUPERSTAR level).

Edit...had to add some more

Teddy P with the Blue Notes spitting game
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Rick James Bitch!
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Blue Magic
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Michael McDonald!
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Steely Dan
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[youvalss]

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Billy Stewart - Sitting in the Park


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[daflyboys]

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Loved the Aja album..

For those who have never heard Todd Rundgren. He was pretty "artsy". This is one of his best tracks. Search Youtube for a live version where he glitters himself up. Funky look considering the type of music he has put out.

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As far as light rock goes, I like this better:

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[DaveDQ]

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Great thread. Here is a song that has been done by various artists. Nat King Cole does it here. The title is Nature Boy.

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[SPTO]

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Glad to see Po Pimp showing the love for one of my favorite songs Marvin Gaye ever did. The B side of "God is Love" is just masterful!

Here's the very first Marvin Gaye song I ever heard that got me hooked to his music:

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As for a "little known" tune. This is one my favorites. I particularly like this vid because the uploader put the track to images of one of the most beautiful Golden Age Hollywood actresses in Rita Hayworth:

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Onto more general oldies that I love:

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[sbmnky]

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I'm just a white boy from the suburbs of LA, but I discovered Otis (w/ the help of my Dad) around the age of 9. I used to make mix tapes of all Stax artists for my walkman and walk to school!

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I saw Stevie a few summers ago at the Santa Barbara bowl - here's one of my many favorite Stevie songs:

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[55]

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Most people don't know the name of this song or the name of the band that did it, but EVERYONE has heard this song:

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[DaveDQ]

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Neil Diamond's "I Am I Said."

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[ScoobySnax]

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Most people don't know the name of this song or the name of the band that did it, but EVERYONE has heard this song:

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This is a classic! Love this song!

[HealyMonster]

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Changing the game forever....

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