The Stylistics – Thank You Baby 1975 Avco Records Arranged by Van McCoy, this album did not do so well in the US but did have a #1 uk hit. #thestylistics , #thankyoubaby, #number1hit, #soul, @thestylisticsofficial #uk https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwOWj7Ph7TE/?igshid=M2MyMzgzODVlNw==
Aretha Franklin – Aretha Arrives 1967 Atlantic Records As Nat Hentoff says in the liner notes “there are are few occasions when one comes anywhere near the elemental force and truth telling fervor of Aretha Franklin. #arethafranklin , @arethafranklin , #arethaarrives , #nethenthoff, #soul, #muscleshoalssound https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwGh_GwBoyI/?igshid=M2MyMzgzODVlNw==
Tammy Wynette – Stand By Your Man 1969 Epic Records Stand By Your Man is her signature song. it came in the midst of a string of #1 country singles and right after the previous years Grammy. #tammywynette , #standbyyourman, #country, #classics, #thenashvillesound, https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuDISc6gRJT/?igshid=NjI5MGFhZTA1Yw==
Freddie Fender – Before The Next Teardrop Falls 1974 GRT Tapes Two of his biggest hits are on this one, but really filled with many great songs and playing. Doesn’t country music just seem right on an 8 Track Tape? #freddiefender, #beforethenextteardropfalls , #wasteddaysandwastednights , #8tracktapes , #country, #70scountry, https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuAgITYAqSA/?igshid=NjI5MGFhZTA1Yw==
Kenny Rogers The Gambler 1978 Arista Records The Gambler was a monster hit and even non country people know it #kennyrogers, #thegambler, #country, https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ct-JTH7An9c/?igshid=NjI5MGFhZTA1Yw==
Bob Dylan – Nashville Skyline 1969 Columbia Records It is one of the great country albums not by a country artist. Check out the duet with Johnny Cash on Girl From The North Country (not released as a single) https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ct-LxF5gtcU/?igshid=NjI5MGFhZTA1Yw==
Diana Ross and The Supremes – Reflections 1968 Motown Records In and Out Of Love was the last song recording session for Florence Ballard founding member. #thesupremes , #dianarossandthesupremes , #psychedelicpop, #psychedelicsoul, #reflections, #florenceballard, # https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ct7EiHPAwPo/?igshid=NjI5MGFhZTA1Yw==
The Fabulous Charlie Rich 1970 Epic Records It almost makes you want a cry that this album was not a commercial success. A classic. #charlierich , thefabulouscharlierich, #1970, #country soul, https://www.instagram.com/reel/CtxQHdOtoyO/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng==
Brenda Lee – Memphis Portrait 1970 Decca Records This produced no hits and not one song from the album available in the audio. Produced by by Chips Moman and players were the Memphis Boys #brendalee, #memphisportrait, #chipsmoman , #memphisboys, #memphissound, https://www.instagram.com/p/Ctu1ifku_lw/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng==
B.J. Thomas – Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head 1969 Scepter Records The Burt Bacharach song was a big hit, but the rest of this album showcases Billy Joe’s talent as a singer. There are also some Chips Moman produced songs! #bjthomas , #raindropskeepfallingonmyhead , https://www.instagram.com/reel/CtnL9VwgDs3/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng==
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