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"'''Sweet Soul Music'''" is a [[soul music|soul]] song, first released by [[Arthur Conley]] in 1967. Written by Conley and [[Otis Redding]],<ref name="The Book of Golden Discs"/> it is based on the [[Sam Cooke]] song "Yeah Man" from his posthumous album ''[[Shake (Sam Cooke album)|Shake]]'' |
"'''Sweet Soul Music'''" is a [[soul music|soul]] song, first released by [[Arthur Conley]] in 1967. Written by Conley and [[Otis Redding]],<ref name="The Book of Golden Discs"/> it is based on the [[Sam Cooke]] song "Yeah Man" from his posthumous album ''[[Shake (Sam Cooke album)|Shake]]''<ref> [https://www.nporadio2.nl/soulenjazz/nieuws/21106/song/51569/1999 Sam Cooke Sweet Soul Music] Retrieved 13 July 2021</ref>. |
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==Explanation== |
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In the US, "Sweet Soul Music" reached the number two spot on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] (behind "[[The Happening (song)|The Happening]]" by [[The Supremes]]),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/1967-05-13|title=The Hot 100: the week of May 13, 1967|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|accessdate=December 5, 2018}}</ref> and number two on the [[Billboard R&B chart|''Billboard'' R&B chart]]. Overseas, it peaked at number 7 on the [[UK Singles Chart]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=4054|title=Sweet Soul Music|publisher=Songfacts|accessdate=November 12, 2009}}</ref> "Sweet Soul Music" sold over one million copies, and was awarded a [[music recording sales certification|gold disc]].<ref name="The Book of Golden Discs">{{cite book |
In the US, "Sweet Soul Music" reached the number two spot on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] (behind "[[The Happening (song)|The Happening]]" by [[The Supremes]]),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/1967-05-13|title=The Hot 100: the week of May 13, 1967|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|accessdate=December 5, 2018}}</ref> and number two on the [[Billboard R&B chart|''Billboard'' R&B chart]]. Overseas, it peaked at number 7 on the [[UK Singles Chart]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=4054|title=Sweet Soul Music|publisher=Songfacts|accessdate=November 12, 2009}}</ref> J. W. Alexander, Cooke's business partner, sued both Redding and Conley for appropriating the melody. "Sweet Soul Music" sold over one million copies, and was awarded a [[music recording sales certification|gold disc]].<ref name="The Book of Golden Discs">{{cite book |
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J. W. Alexander, Cooke's business partner, sued both Redding and Conley for appropriating the melody. A settlement was reached in which Cooke's name was added to the writer credits, and Redding agreed to record some songs in the future from Kags Music, a Cooke–Alexander enterprise.{{citation needed|date=February 2012}} |
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The song is an homage to soul music. The following songs are mentioned in the lyrics: |
The song is an homage to soul music. The following songs are mentioned in the lyrics: |
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*"[[Going to a Go-Go (song)|Going to a Go-Go]]", by the [[The Miracles|Miracles]]; the group is not explicitly mentioned. |
*"[[Going to a Go-Go (song)|Going to a Go-Go]]", by the [[The Miracles|Miracles]]; the group is not explicitly mentioned. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==See also== |
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*[[Blues]] |
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Revision as of 04:28, 13 July 2021
| "Sweet Soul Music" | |
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| Single by Arthur Conley | |
| from the album Sweet Soul Music | |
| B-side | "Let's Go Steady" |
| Released | 1967 |
| Recorded | FAME Studios, Muscle Shoals, Alabama, January 1967[1] |
| Genre | Soul, rhythm and blues |
| Length | 2:20 |
| Label | Atco |
| Songwriter(s) | Sam Cooke, Arthur Conley and Otis Redding |
"Sweet Soul Music" is a soul song, first released by Arthur Conley in 1967. Written by Conley and Otis Redding,[2] it is based on the Sam Cooke song "Yeah Man" from his posthumous album Shake[3].
Explanation
In the US, "Sweet Soul Music" reached the number two spot on the Billboard Hot 100 (behind "The Happening" by The Supremes),[4] and number two on the Billboard R&B chart. Overseas, it peaked at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart.[5] J. W. Alexander, Cooke's business partner, sued both Redding and Conley for appropriating the melody. "Sweet Soul Music" sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc.[2]
The song is an homage to soul music. The following songs are mentioned in the lyrics:
- "Going to a Go-Go", by the Miracles; the group is not explicitly mentioned.
- "Love Is a Hurtin' Thing", by Lou Rawls
- "Hold On, I'm Comin'", by Sam & Dave
- "Mustang Sally", by Wilson Pickett
- "Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa", by Otis Redding. A brief instrumental version of the chorus for the song is quoted, after Conley says, "Hit it, Otis".
Additionally, James Brown is described as "the king of them all".[6]
At the end of the song, Arthur Conley sings, "Otis Redding got the feeling."
References
- ^ The Muscle Shoals Sound CD Liner Notes, Rhino Records, 1993
- ^ a b Murrells, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). London: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd. p. 218. ISBN 0-214-20512-6.
- ^ Sam Cooke Sweet Soul Music Retrieved 13 July 2021
- ^ "The Hot 100: the week of May 13, 1967". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
- ^ "Sweet Soul Music". Songfacts. Retrieved November 12, 2009.
- ^ Gilliland, John (1969). "Show 51 – The Soul Reformation: Phase Three, Soul Music at the Summit. [Part 7]: UNT Digital Library" (audio). Pop Chronicles. University of North Texas Libraries.
