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What a wonderful tune to slow dance and feel a beautiful set of breasts imprinted on your chest.

Irma Thomas with her '64 single Times Have Changed which made it on her '66 Take A Look album.

Forget 'Where's Waldo.' Where's yang123?

Edwin Star with his '66 promo I Have Faith In You.

Gloria Jones with the original Tainted Love single from '64.

From the description: Written by Jerry Ragovoy (under the pseudonym of Norman Meade). First recorded by jazz trombonist Kai Winding and his Orchestra in 1963, it was covered (with additional lyrics by Jimmy Norman) by both soul singer Irma Thomas and The Rolling Stones in 1964.

That'll make ya wiggle yer legs and squirm yer body.

Dobie Gray with Out On The Floor off of his '65 Dobie Gray Sings for "In" Crowders That Go "Go-Go" album. Anyone here coming out of the closet about coming on to the dance floor?

Frank Wilson with his '65 hit single Do I Love You.

How popular was/is Northern Soul in the U.K.? The Elgins with Heaven Must Have Sent You off of their '66 Darling Baby album.

One of my favourite genres . . . British folk rock.

The challenge is to live to the end of each year.

BTW, as a general notice I've already decided that from here on out I will end each year dedicating the last few weeks re-posting some of my favourite new-found gems of the year. Whether found by me or, as is often the case, offered by others here.

Religion and politics. Two sordid subjects which, if happiness is your goal in life, are best to avoid. Anyway, I'm happy to have us understand one another. Cheers, mate. And now for another gospel tune . . . . Seriously, though, while I can't get into a lot of gospel music there is certainly some of it which, while not gospel in the strictest sense, is heavenly (excuse the pun) to my ears. I'll repost one of my favourites. Perhaps I'll make mention of why I like to post themes. Since I am so deep into music a theme forces me to explore it, research it, through which process I find myself not only educated but continually being blessed (again, excuse my penchant for being a smartass) by finding such celestial () gems as Nina Simone's Sinnerman.

Sorry to hear about your confusion, KannikaP. Perhaps this explanation will clear things up for you. I've been a music enthusiast of the first order the entirety of my life. There are few things in this world that I could freely gift to others that can match the gift of music. That explains why I'm here and why I post in proliferation. It explains why I enjoy providing not just the song itself but, depending, perhaps it's roots, it's historical context, interesting tidbits, and whatever other relevant information about the music which others might find, say, enriching. It's done out of my love for music, you see. I've been posting on this thread since 2017. Those who have been with me through those years have come to know that I enjoy posting music which follows a theme. Perhaps it's anti-war protest songs, or female artists, or train songs, or the roots of rock 'n' roll songs, or particular genres. Or music that was birthed by particularly profound human events. Such as spirituals, which have sadly rubbed you the wrong way, due to your own personal beliefs I'm sure. Especially as you seem to have been bitten by the assumption that because I post this genre of music I do so not to show how that genre evolved and expressed itself in our era but only because I'm trying to push religion. My dear fellow, you could not have it more wrong. For one, I am not religious in the least. For another, in fact, I am probably one of the few that understand full well that there is nothing to save. In which case you'll never find me trying to convince anyone of anything. The Thais have this wonderful saying for people who become much too serious. Jai yen yen. Have a beer and enjoy a smile.

Otis Redding with the posthumously released (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay off of his '68 The Dock Of The Bay album.

Big Joe Turner performing Shake, Rattle, & Roll live on the Show Time At The Apollo variety show in '54.

Ray Charles with What'd I Say recorded on February 18, '59.

Sly & The Family Stone with Everyday People off of their '68 Stand! album.

Aretha Franklin with Respect off of her '67 I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You album.

Rhythm and blues? Soul? Any here possess any of those things? I know I gotta soul, at minimum. Fats Domino with his hit single Mardi Gras In New Orleans recorded at J & M Studio, 838 North Rampart Street, New Orleans, Louisiana on 10 September '52.

Jimmy Hughes with his '64 single Steal Away and appearing as the title track of his '65 LP.

There's an old spiritual entitled Steal Away. There were a few song titles that I found which were not covers of this song but were excellent enough and fit in the parameters of this thread as well. The legendary voice of Etta James on Steal Away off of her '68 Tell Mama album.

Well, if folks still haven't gotten religion by this time then I'm afraid there's no salvation for ya and it's time to move on. Roy Harper is always a pleasure. And as a final warning to those who choose to turn away you may expect in your life many Black Clouds. Off of Roy's '66 Sophisticated Beggar LP.

Bow Down Mister is a song written by English singer Boy George, under the pseudonym "Angela Dust", and recorded by his first musical group following his departure from Culture Club, Jesus Loves You. Inspired by a trip George took to India, the song is a tribute to the Hare Krishna movement and incorporates the Hare Krishna mantra. Indian singer Asha Bhosle performs the female vocals on the song but is uncredited on the single release. Recorded between '88 & '89 and released on the '90 The Martyr Mantras album.