From left: The Righteous Brothers and Bobby Caldwell. The term "blue-eyed soul" dates back to the '60s. It means R&B-style music created by white people, not necessarily with blue eyes.
Read MoreSoul eventually begat dozens of splinter groups, including blue-eyed soul (Hall and Oates, Michael McDonald), and, more curiously, northern soul, a genre based not in a creative impulse but in a ...
Read MoreThe greatest Blue-Eyed Soul singles of the 1980s, as voted by RYM/Sonemic users. sign in. RYM. new music genres. charts. lists. Close. Search: Music Film for: New Music Genres Charts Lists. Current chart. Make your own chart. Saved charts. Live. Archival. Top albums of all time 2024 2023 2022 2020s 2010s 2000s 1990s 1980s …
Read MoreThe Rascals were one of the most successful "blue-eyed" soul bands of the 1960s. Their freewheeling integration of other styles (like R&B, psychedelic rock and jazz) into their
Read MoreUmbrella of styles covering the most popular forms of Black American music from the late 1940s, when the term Rhythm & Blues first appeared; includes the developments of Soul and Funk in the '60s and '70s, and the Contemporary R&B of the 1980s onward. Blue-Eyed Soul. ADVERTISEMENT.
Read MoreThe duo Hall and Oates has been a platinum-selling rock and soul act for more than three decades. John Oates talks to Farai Chideya about being one of the most popular blue-eyed soul groups, their ...
Read MoreSimply Red, the British pop group led by the Manchester-born songwriter Mick Hucknall, are one of the biggest-selling blue-eyed soul groups of all time.With a career spanning over three decades, they have produced a rich discography of 13 studio albums that continues to resonate with fans old and new.
Read MoreDuring the 1970s, some slick and commercial blue-eyed soul acts like Philadelphia's Hall & Oates and Oakland's Tower of Power achieved mainstream success, as did a new generation of street-corner harmony or "city-soul" groups such as The Delfonics and the historically black Howard University's Unifics.
Read MoreThe 1960s saw a significant turn as the Civil Rights Movement continued. Black artists maintained their own cultural real estate, but the emergence of blue-eyed …
Read MoreSwamp Pop & Blue-Eyed Soul Review. Sunday, February 19, 2023 • 6:00pm • Evangeline Downs Event Center. Doors open at 5:00pm. Swing & sway into Mardi Gras with the music of T.K. Hulin, Ryan Foret, Charlene Howard, Tony Goulas, and Gregg Martinez! Tickets $15. Tickets available at the door the day of the show. Disclaimer. Must be 21 or older ...
Read MoreDive into the world of Blue-Eyed Soul, where artists bridge musical boundaries, blending diverse influences to create a harmonious fusion of cultures.
Read MoreThe Best Blue-eyed Soul Albums of 1970. 1. Elvis Presley - That's the Way It Is. 2. Elvis Presley - Back in Memphis. 3.
Read MoreSimply Red, the British pop group led by the Manchester-born songwriter Mick Hucknall, are one of the biggest-selling blue-eyed soul groups of all time.With a career spanning over three decades, they …
Read MoreAnd they were on Soul Train! #1: Teena Marie – This barely 5-foot somebody had a sound so big she had the entire hood rockin'. Square Biz. Lovergirl. Fire and …
Read MoreBlue-eyed soul was everywhere in the 1980s, when new acts such as The Blow Monkeys, ABC, Culture Club and Swing Out Sister—buffed out lush mixes of classic R&B and new wave to a high gloss. Matching their deliciously smooth, soulful songs with polished looks, they perfected the genre.
Read MoreTHE BLUE-EYED SIDE OF NORTHERN SOUL page and the other group pages I've created are as much about creating complete records of all tunes that have passed through the Northern scene at one time or the...
Read MoreThere were, however, some blue-eyed soul singers who chose to create a more legitimate R&B sound. An example was singer Len Barry, who's "1-2-3" from 1965 …
Read MoreHISTORY. In the Spring of 1966, a, suburban Detroit vocal quartet called The Shades Of Blue, skyrocketed to the top of charts with their "Blue-Eyed Soul" smash, "Oh How Happy". Originating from Livonia, Michigan, The …
Read MoreThe 1960s saw a significant turn as the Civil Rights Movement continued. Black artists maintained their own cultural real estate, but the emergence of blue-eyed soul labelled white artists of similar sound to the Black soul artists of Motown. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Dusty Springfield remained one of the leading artists in a time where ...
Read MoreDuring their brief lifespan, the Box Tops earned a reputation as one of the best blue-eyed soul groups of the '60s, even if their recorded legacy wasn't as large or consistent as, say, the Righteous Brothers or the Rascals. Today they're remembered not only for their smashes "The Letter" and "Cry Like a Baby," but as the launching pad for ...
Read MoreRoy Head. 13,591 listeners. Roy Head (b 1 September 1941, Three Rivers, Texas) is an American singer, best known for his hit "Treat Her Right". He first formed his group, the….
Read MoreBlue-eyed soul was everywhere in the '80s, when an influx of mostly white British artists—including The Blow Monkeys, ABC, Culture Club, and Swing Out Sister—buffed out lush mixes of classic R&B and new wave to a high gloss. Matching their deliciously smooth, soulful songs with polished looks and accents to match, they perfected the genre. ...
Read MoreIn fact, a Philadelphia disc jockey is said to have coined the phrase "blue-eyed soul" when describing Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield's music. But not all of the top …
Read MoreA cheeky nickname for the genre that finds white artists performing rhythm and blues or soul music, the term blue-eyed soul was coined in the '60s. The genre described a new crop of artists covering tunes by performers at Motown and Stax. Soon, the sub-genre took off with artists you'll find on this mix, like Hall & Oates, Bobby Caldwell, and ...
Read MoreMarvin Gaye. This legendary artist's smooth, sultry voice and innovative blend of gospel, R&B, and jazz created a unique sound that resonated with audiences worldwide. With his emotive delivery and ability to convey deep emotions through his music, he became an influential figure in the evolution of soul music.
Read MoreThough many mainstream artists jack elements of R&B for their pop records, some mainstream artists blend the two together, which brings us to our list of top 10 blue eyed soul singers. 10. George Michael. Before he became infamous for abusing the nose candy and soliciting in public restrooms, George Michael was the melanin free artist …
Read MoreThe Righteous Brothers. Among the first to capitalize on what became known as blue-eyed soul, The Righteous Brothers achieved their greatest success in the mid-60s under producer Phil Spector. They …
Read MoreThe BLUE EYED SOULS perform Soulful, Classic Hits of the 60's & 70's. The hits of Marvin Gaye, The Rascals, The Temptations, Four Tops, Joe Cocker, Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels, Spencer Davis Group, Sam Cooke, The Soul Survivors, The Righteous Brothers, Wilson Pickett, Three Dog Night, Rare Earth, Van Morrison…..and more!!!
Read MoreOver 500 music fans have voted on the 50+ Best Blue-Eyed Soul Singers, Ranked. Current Top 3: Hall & Oates, George Michael, Bobby Caldwell ... "KC" Casey has become synonymous with blue-eyed soul for his infectious grooves and feel-good energy that permeate the group's timeless hits. Combining elements of funk, disco, and R&B, KC and the ...
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