There are many songs that come to mind when I think of soul music. Some have already made this list, some are still yet to come. While the genre may be defined by a particular style or experience, sometimes it can simply be taken at face value. When I think of the word “soul,” I think of the inner being, the emotional and spiritual core that exists within us all. In that sense, the first of today’s picks is a song that lays it all bare, with a man absolutely pouring his heart out about a love he once had and never wanted to let go of.
Song: “When A Man Loves A Woman”
Artist: Percy Sledge
Songwriter(s): Calvin Lewis, Andrew Wright
Album(s): When A Man Loves A Woman (Single) / When A Man Loves A Woman (Full-length)
Release Year(s): 1966
Song: “Ventura Highway”
Artist: America
Songwriter(s): Dewey Bunnell
Album(s): Ventura Highway (Single) / Homecoming (Full-length)
Release Year(s): 1972
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