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Rawest Soul Vocalists

drewnicedrewnice 5,465 Posts
edited January 2006 in Music Talk
My early vote goes to concrete infused sound of Syl Johnson. Obscure or group leader suggestions are also encouraged.
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  • SwayzeSwayze 14,705 Posts
    I have a 45 by Mona Lisa called "they don't know" on Dade... dude is just SCREAMING raw
  • BeaverBeaver 164 Posts
    Lee Moses
  • funky16cornersfunky16corners 7,175 Posts
    Wilson Pickett

  • parsecparsec 5,087 Posts
  • SwayzeSwayze 14,705 Posts

    I'll see your Etta and raise you a Linda Jones.

    Psycho. The Turbo recordings are WAY over the top, even more than the Loma stuff.
  • SoulhawkSoulhawk 3,197 Posts
    Eddie Parker, Jimmy Armstrong - 2 obscure artists with only a few expensive 45s each - topshelf gargle-with-gravel raw vocals.
  • The_Hook_UpThe_Hook_Up 8,182 Posts
    not really soul, but RnB wise its gotta be Bunker Hill..."Little Red riding Hood", "The Girl Cant Dance"...shit makes your throat hurt just listening to him...



    but soul wise I gotta go with Bobby Patterson "T.C.B. or T.Y.A.", "Dont be so mean"...dude is raw
  • johnshadejohnshade 577 Posts
    marva whitney
  • batmonbatmon 27,574 Posts
    Gladys Knight..........not the rawest though.
  • GuzzoGuzzo 8,611 Posts
  • funkyoldboyfunkyoldboy 97 Posts
    Lim Taylor ... is my pick
  • Agent45Agent45 451 Posts
    I'm digging the Lee Moses pick, but have to nod the cap to King Coleman and Rex Garvin.
  • m_dejeanm_dejean Quadratisch. Praktisch. Gut. 2,946 Posts
    Wilson Pickett


    I was just watching the Soul To Soul movie the other day thinking: goddamnit, this guy knew how to rock a crowd. Co-sign on Etta James when it comes the females. Throw a little Betty Davis in there as well.
  • djrdjr 511 Posts


    Have to agree with Lee MOses as well, but I gotta throw in Big Ella, too.
  • ZomBZomB 397 Posts
    I like dudes with masculine voices, you know, like Teddy Pendergrass.
    He'd scare the bitches that are liking him.
    That motherfucker's crazy, throw your panties on the stage.


  • mandrewmandrew 2,720 Posts
    O.V.
  • funky16cornersfunky16corners 7,175 Posts
    I'm digging the Lee Moses pick, but have to nod the cap to King Coleman and Rex Garvin.

    Oops...forgot about Rex.

    Can't touch this...

  • leisurebanditleisurebandit 1,006 Posts
    Otis Redding
  • JayGeeJayGee 313 Posts
    Billy Bland is raw as fuck... So is Buddy Ace.
    Duke rocked it!
  • bassiebassie 11,710 Posts
    lee moses
    betty davis
    ken boothe
  • hammertimehammertime 2,389 Posts
    Wilson Pickett

  • batmonbatmon 27,574 Posts
    Billy Bland is raw as fuck... So is Buddy Ace.
    Duke rocked it!

    Since cats are going outside the soul box, I'll add this sister....

  • GuzzoGuzzo 8,611 Posts
    Otis Clay
    Otis Redding
    David Ruffin
    Van Morrisson
  • DCarfagnaDCarfagna 983 Posts

    Eddie Holloway
    Little Beaver (Saadia era)
    Arlester Christian (like a mug)
    Chucky Thurmon
  • CosmoCosmo 9,768 Posts
    What's that song that DCastillo hipped me to?

    The one song where dude goes "Oh yes he is!"

    I forget the name of the song, "Generation" or something. It was an MP3. Shit was raw.

    That Steve Colt "Steal Away" also comes to mind.

    Hoo Hahh.

    Man I got a headache the size of beruit.
  • peacefulrotationpeacefulrotation 3,481 Posts
    Ted Taylor

    Vernon Garrett

    Big Daddy Green

    Bobby Bland

    Billy Garner

    Otis

    Jimmy Hughes

    Koko Taylor

    Sugar Pie Desanto

    cosign Wicked Pickett/Etta J

    Little Johnny Taylor

  • CosmoCosmo 9,768 Posts
    My early vote goes to concrete infused sound of Syl Johnson.



    Obscure or group leader suggestions are also encouraged.

    Goddamn that's a dope photo. Dope suit too.

    Yeah, you motherfuckers already know that I got feelings for Syl.
  • 99Problems99Problems 1,541 Posts

    Montgomery Express.
  • pickwick33pickwick33 8,946 Posts
    Billy Bland is raw as fuck... So is Buddy Ace.
    Duke rocked it!

    Since cats are going outside the soul box, I'll add this sister....


    Some of her pre-1975 recordings actually flirt with soul music...try "A Mighty Love" (non-LP single on the Yambo label) or "Separate Or Integrate" (on Chess).
  • SexyBNyceSexyBNyce 371 Posts
    JOHNNY SAYLES
    OTIS CLAY
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