Little Anthony and the Imperials: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2009

The Chesters formed in 1957 and Anthony Gourdine joined shortly thereafter. Gourdine became the lead vocalist and the band changed their name to Little Anthony and the Imperials. The New Yorkers were a doo wop/soul group that featured Little Anthony's falsetto.

Tears on My Pillow (1958): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxjQ3M_v7xc

Two People in the World (1958): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gowgfivrR9g

Shimmy, Shimmy Ko Ko Bop (1960): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHb3Jz19WpM


Gourdine left the band in 1961, but returned in 1963.

I'm On the Outside Looking In (1964): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ne95j4exog

Goin' Out of My Head (1964): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq204wG8UfA

Hurt So Bad (1965): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyUtEWaJI-g

Take Me Back (1965): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5NL9vX01Ic

Better Use Your Head (1966): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SorzOJRapo

Hold On (Just A Little Bit Longer) (1975): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeICn1HzW_U

Who's Gonna Love Me (1978): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzyZ-DuxCZ4





　


　
 

The Righteous Brothers: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2003

The Righteous Brothers created “blue-eyed soul.” The duo of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield recorded together from 1963-68 and 1974-75 and then continued to perform until Hatfield’s 2003 death.

You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ (1964): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0Zinw1uDJo

Just Once in My Life (1965): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHqPWQuhyyM

Unchained Melody (1965): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrK5u5W8afc

Ebb Tide (1965): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmaOTCgmPLk

The pair recorded with Phil Spector, but did not like the producer.  Their contract was sold to MGM in 1965.

(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration (1966): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I39nbvHVtzI

He (1966): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcseuA7nu2A

The White Cliffs of Dover (1966): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5NcBkmlNro

They broke up in 1968, but regrouped in 1974.

Rock n Roll Heaven (1974): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFO0TeFdAas

Dream On (1974): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbaszKbBC8s

They continued to tour and record solo.

“I’ve Had the Time of My Life”  Bill Medley with Jennifer Warnes (1987): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVNTPJKuVQg

In 1990, “Unchained Melody” became a hit again with its appearance in Ghost.

Hatfield died in Kalamazoo, MI on November 5, 2003 from a cocaine-induced heart attack.

Isaac Hayes: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2002

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/isaac-hayes/bio/

Isaac Hayes influenced several generations of artists. He helped invent the Stax sound, wrote the Sam and Dave hit “Soul Man”, created the theme to “Shaft” and later played Chef on South Park.

Hayes began as a writer, but became a recording artist in the mid-60s.

Walk on By (1969): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nHlwliWFi0

By the Time I Get to Phoenix (1967): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bbdJSW3pvM

I Stand Accused (1970): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJvfmiaMme4

The Look of Love (1971): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VJOQypAg80

Shaft (1971): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2cHkMwzOiM

Do Your Thing (1972): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrWjeze9uO4

Joy (1973): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmZAvAuCDn4

Feel Like Making Love (1978): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGyvlLU5Ur8

Hayes also had an acting career starring in films such as Escape From New York (1981): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbzhF_G8aXs

Southpark: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w24Xd8fVlTU

Hayes died in 2008.

Jim Stewart: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2002

Rock Hall Bio: http://www.rockhall.com/inductees/jim-stewart/bio/

Jim Stewart worked at Sears and fought in World War II. He tried country music after the war, but found his true musical calling when he founded Satellite Records in 1957. They originally produced country records, but grew into something much bigger. They moved to the Capitol Theater in Memphis, which leant itself to unusual acoustics and a unique sound. It became a beacon for soul acts in the 1960s. Stax Records went bankrupt in 1976, but proved a major influence on the Soul Music genre.

Solomon Burke: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2001

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/solomon-burke/bio/

Burke was one of the founding fathers of Soul.

Just Out of Reach (1961): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he7OrKHRTXg

Cry To Me (1962): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lUGwbegMKs

Down In The Valley (1962): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7-AfasYhvQ

If You Need Me (1963): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZRsSaEShhY

Everybody Needs Somebody to Love (1964): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbseZp1nbDg

Got To Get You Off My Mind (1965): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnVwgMKLXKw

Detroit City (1967): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvgWMuArhVk

Love’s Street and Fool’s Road (1972): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoNCsy1o2YM

None of Us Are Free (2002): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cou_qZjc_yI

Burke died in 2010.

 

The Drifters: There Goes My Baby (1959)

Before Ben E. King had the smash "Stand By Me", he was a Drifter. "There Goes My Baby" introduced strings to R&B music and represented the next wave of R&B/Soul music that came with the 1960s. I had this song in my head all day yesterday for no apparent reason, so here it is....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noFS4_oEakI

Al Green: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1995

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/al-green/bio/

Official Site:

http://www.algreenmusic.com/

Al Green has sold 20 million records and peaked in popularity in the 70s. He formed a group in high school and released his debut LP in 1967.

Back Up Train (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1vfVNGL5Wk

Tired of Being Alone (1971):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK3IXhAlIuE&ob=av2e

Let’s Stay Together (1971):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YW8qQAe0EcA&feature=relmfu

I’m Still in Love With You (1972):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdWPb5eM9A0

You Ought to be With Me (1972):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG5-x1CRGIM

Call Me (1973):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6POd4EzHHVs

Livin’ For You (1973):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=235pwiLnMs0

In 1974, he turned to gospel music after a girlfriend dumped boiling grits over him.

Take Me To The River (1974):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGD8aQ2GKr0

L-O-V-E (Love) (1975):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpAbAFJ4MJI

Full of Fire (1975):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVf20HsQEUg

Belle (1977):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EJsmZbS-vg

Green returned to soul in 1988 with his duet with Annie Lennox.

Put a Little Love in Your Heart w/Annie Lennox (1988):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X15j3CDmSs&feature=fvst

Lay It Down (2008):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz2_N_9ggHI

Let’s Stay Together (w/David Gilmour) (2010):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKkUJs0pxMM

President Obama channels Al Green (2012):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6uHR90Sq6k
　

Aretha Franklin: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1987

Her life and career through links:

Rock Hall Bio:
http://rockhall.com/inductees/aretha-franklin/bio/

Her first hit single (#10 R&B charts-1960):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1CyBVoWIJk

Aretha struggled and decided to change labels moving to Atlantic.

In 1967, she hit the big time:

Her breakthrough hit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kn9WF4oLRE

Respect:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0XAI-PFQcA

Baby I Love You:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bScWLXAN1v8

You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi6dqhi8Ptw

Chain of Fools:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGAiW5dOnKo

By the end of the sixties, Aretha was the Queen of Soul.

1970s:

Rock Steady: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXJx2NnnxA0

From 1972’s Amazing Grace:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIX6btGIn8w

Aretha struggled for most of the seventies and made a comeback in the eighties.

The Blues Brothers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poBGgBKpqQw

Freeway of Love (with Clarence Clemons):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip_pjb5_fgA

Sisters Are Doin’ It For Themselves (with Annie Lennox):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Pu0Fn1oRN4

I Knew You Were Waiting for Me (with George Michael):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuU0cJ_iW8w

1990s and Beyond:
A Rose is Still a Rose:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtMUQbnT_Lo

The Obama Inauguration hat caused a stir:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/alltherage/2009/01/inahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtMUQbnT_Lougural-hat-t.html

Health Scare:

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/aretha-franklin-opens-up-about-her-health-scare-on-wendy-williams-20110301