Colored in the Key of E
| Colored in the Key of E | |
| Created by: | RetroJoe |
| Tracks: | 20 |
| Length: | 01:05:14 |
| Keywords |
1. key of E 2. R&B 3. colored |
| Created on | 9/16/08 9:23pm |
| Level | 3 |
| Points | 1572 |
| Total visitors | 22 |
| Unique visitors | 14 |
description:
This is one in a series. I've done similar mixes in the Keys of G, B & F so far as well. These songs are in order by beats per minute (starting at 84 bpm and ending at 112 bpm). The picture is of the Orlons who had two classic tunes on this mix.
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| 1 | Tommy Tucker : High Heel Sneakers |
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This comes from one of the peak years of R&B. This singer had one big hit in this song (1964 #11).
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Length: 00:02:48 |
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This comes from one of the peak years of R&B. This singer had one big hit in this song (1964 #11). SHOW LESS
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| 2 | Otis Clay : She's About a Mover |
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This was his only charted single, but it barely made it; good song though (1968 #97).
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Length: 00:02:58 |
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This was his only charted single, but it barely made it; good song though (1968 #97). SHOW LESS
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| 3 | The Exciters : Tell Him |
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This quartet from Jamaica, NY had their first and biggest hit with this song (1963 #4).
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Track 3 from Great Ladies of Rock & Roll: The '60s
Length: 00:02:34 |
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This quartet from Jamaica, NY had their first and biggest hit with this song (1963 #4). SHOW LESS
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| 4 | The Orlons : South Street |
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This group from Philly exploded on the R&B scene in 1962-63, and this was one of their biggest hits (1963 #3).
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This group from Philly exploded on the R&B scene in 1962-63, and this was one of their biggest hits (1963 #3). SHOW LESS
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| 5 | William Devaughn : Be Thankful For What You Got |
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One of my favorites; a great groove (his first and biggest of two charters in 1974, #4).
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Track 5 from Be Thankful For What You Got
Length: 00:03:20 Year: 1974 |
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One of my favorites; a great groove (his first and biggest of two charters in 1974, #4). SHOW LESS
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| 6 | Aretha Franklin : Until You Come Back to Me |
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Another groovy number from a classic artist (she's way up there on my list of favorite artists) (1974 #3).
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Length: 00:03:23 |
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Another groovy number from a classic artist (she's way up there on my list of favorite artists) (1974 #3). SHOW LESS
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| 7 | Isley Brothers : Love the One You're With |
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This song was so good that Steven Stills jumped on it and covered it just months after it came out (1971 #18).
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Length: 00:03:42 |
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This song was so good that Steven Stills jumped on it and covered it just months after it came out (1971 #18). SHOW LESS
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| 8 | Earth, Wind, and Fire : Shining Star |
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Their best performing hit; still a great groove (1975 #1).
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Length: 00:02:51 |
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Their best performing hit; still a great groove (1975 #1). SHOW LESS
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| 9 | Otis Redding : (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay |
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Doesn't get much better than this one; his best performing hit also (1968 #1).
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Track 9 from Pain In My Heart
Length: 00:02:45 |
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Doesn't get much better than this one; his best performing hit also (1968 #1). SHOW LESS
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| 10 | Cab Calloway : Minnie the Moocher (Blues Brothers soundtrack) |
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In stereo! Great live version of this super classic from the '30s (1980; originally #1 in 1931).
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Length: 00:03:25 |
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In stereo! Great live version of this super classic from the '30s (1980; originally #1 in 1931). SHOW LESS
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| 11 | Parliament/Funkadelic : Tear the Roof Off the Sucker (Give Up the Funk) |
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This super funky number was their best performing hit (1976 #15).
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Length: 00:05:47 |
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This super funky number was their best performing hit (1976 #15). SHOW LESS
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| 12 | Sly and The Family Stone : Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) |
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Their 2nd of three number #1 hits (1970); quite a few years earlier than the last song, but still a pretty funky number.
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Length: 00:04:38 |
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Their 2nd of three number #1 hits (1970); quite a few years earlier than the last song, but still a pretty funky number. SHOW LESS
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| 13 | Eddie Floyd : Knock on Wood |
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This favorite of mine was his first and biggest R&B hit (1966 #28, R&B #1). Amil Stewart had a #1 Pop hit with this song in 1979.
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Length: 00:03:00 |
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This favorite of mine was his first and biggest R&B hit (1966 #28, R&B #1). Amil Stewart had a #1 Pop hit with this song in 1979. SHOW LESS
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| 14 | Freda Payne : Band of Gold |
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This epic song was her first and biggest hit; another favorite of mine (1970 #3).
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Track 14 from Band of Gold
Length: 00:02:53 Year: 1970 |
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This epic song was her first and biggest hit; another favorite of mine (1970 #3). SHOW LESS
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| 15 | Little Anthony and The Imperials : Goin' Out of My Head |
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His 2nd biggest hit; another classic (1964 #6).
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Length: 00:02:32 |
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His 2nd biggest hit; another classic (1964 #6). SHOW LESS
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| 16 | Chic : Good Times |
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Their 2nd of two #1 hits; a good time song if there ever was one (1979).
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Length: 00:03:41 |
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Their 2nd of two #1 hits; a good time song if there ever was one (1979). SHOW LESS
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| 17 | The Spinners : Mighty Love |
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This group had so many big hits that this is only their 12th biggest one (1974 #20).
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Length: 00:04:56 |
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This group had so many big hits that this is only their 12th biggest one (1974 #20). SHOW LESS
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| 18 | Wilson Pickett : In The Midnight Hour |
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His 8th biggest hit, but no less great (1965 #21). Although others have covered this song, his still charts the highest.
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Track 18 from The Very Best of Wilson Pickett
Length: 00:02:38 Year: 1993 |
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His 8th biggest hit, but no less great (1965 #21). Although others have covered this song, his still charts the highest. SHOW LESS
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| 19 | The Orlons : Don't Hang Up |
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The second in a string of three initial big hits by this group exudes greatness (1962 #4).
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Length: 00:02:18 |
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The second in a string of three initial big hits by this group exudes greatness (1962 #4). SHOW LESS
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| 20 | Don Gardner and Dee Dee Ford : I Need Your Loving |
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This duo from Philly scored their first and biggest hit with this hot, soulful number (1962 #20).
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Length: 00:02:51 |
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This duo from Philly scored their first and biggest hit with this hot, soulful number (1962 #20). SHOW LESS
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How did you get my family portrait for the album art? Either way - good mixx!
8/31/09 3:19pm
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#9 is the best song in the world. I say that about a lot of songs, but this time it's really true.
9/17/08 6:12am
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Lots of driving around today and this will be the soundtrack to it. Thank you Sir
9/17/08 5:40am
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http://www.m egaupload.com/?d=M1WHPOLH (link to one big mp3 file of this mix)
9/16/08 9:49pm
