Songs from my Spotify Playlist Volume 7, 01/04/2024

Barry White - My First My Last My Everything
Released in 1974
Genre: Soul, R&B, Disco
Two Grammys in 1975
Best Male R&B Vocal Performance
Best R&B Song
Reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Billboard Hot R&B Singles Chart in the United States.
Grease - You're The One That I Want (Featuring John Travolta and Olivia Newton- John
Released in 1978 as the second single from the Grease soundtrack
It became a worldwide hit, reaching number 1 in several countries, including the United States, The United Kingdom, and Australia.
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons - December, 1963 (Oh What A Night!) (Official Audio)
Classic pop song released in 1975, despite the title referencing a past year
Became a massive hit, topping the charts in both the UK and the US in 1976

KC & The Sunshine Band - [Shake, Shake, Shake] Shake Your Booty
Released in 1976 on their album, "Part 3," the song became their third number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Hot Soul Singles chart.
Spent four weeks at #1 on the R&B/Soul charts and remained on the Hot 100 for 22 weeks

Grease - Greased Lightning (Featuring John Travolta and Jeff Conaway)
While the movie version was released in 1978, the song actually originated in the 1971 stage musical.
Became a huge hit, reaching the top 40 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and charting even higher in other countries
Kool & The Gang - Get Down On It
Released in 1981 on their album "Something Special"
Blends elements of funk, disco, and pop, creating a catchy and energetic sonic landscape
Massive commercial success, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.
Earth, Wind & Fire - Let's Groove (Official HD Video)
Released in 1981
Blends elements of funk, disco, and R&B creating a danceable and infectious groove
Massive commercial success, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming one of Earth, Wind & Fire's biggest hits

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - Dancing In The Street (1964) (Remastered)
Bright and upbeat pop song with strong Motown influences
Song's message of positivity and unity resonated with listeners during a turbulent time in the early 1960s
Massive hit, reaching #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964 and becoming one of Motown's signature songs

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - Nowhere To Run 1965 HD 0815007
Powerful and poignant soul ballad released in 1965.
Unlike some of the Vandellas' brighter and upbeat Motown hits, "Nowhere to Run" takes a slower, more soulful approach
Reached #8 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart and #5 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart in 1965, solidifying the Vandellas' place as one of Motown's top acts

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - Heat Wave (1963)
Released in 1963, "Heat Wave" reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Billboard R&B chart, demonstrating massive popularity
Became a signature song for the Vandellas
The Pointer Sisters - Jump (For My Love)
Released in 1984 as the third single from their tenth studio album, "Break Out"
Broke away from the Pointers' previous soul and R&B roots, embracing a funky, synth-driven electro-pop sound
Reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and the top 10 on both the R&B and Dance charts in the US

The Pointer Sisters - I'm So Excited
Released in 1982
Upbeat R&B/soul song with strong funk influences
Song reached #30 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #4 on the Billboard R&B singles chart

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