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“Ball of Confusion (That’s What the World is Today)” (The Temptations)

Ball of Confusion, Temptations

Continuing with our socially conscious late ’60s/early ’70s songs by major R&B artists, today’s protest song of the day is “Ball of Confusion (That’s What the World is Today)” by the Temptations. This powerful track was recorded on April 12 and 14 in 1970 and released as a single less than a month later, on May 7. It hit #3…

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“War” (Edwin Starr)

War, Edwin Starr

This week we’re featuring socially conscious songs from the turbulent late ’60s/early ’70s from Motown and other R&B artists. We start with one of the most memorable protest songs of that or any era, “War” by Motown artist Edwin Starr. “War,” an obvious anti-Vietnam War protest song (“War, what is it good for? Absolutely nothin’!”) was written by legendary Motown…

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“Superstition” (Stevie Wonder)

Superstition, Stevie Wonder

Today’s classic song of the day is a megahit from Motown legend Stevie Wonder, “Superstition.” This track was released as a single in October of 1972 and shot all the way to #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and R&B charts. It won two Grammy Awards, for Best Rhythm & Blues Song and Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male. “Superstition,” written by…

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“I’m Gonna Make You Love Me” (Diana Ross & the Supremes and the Temptations)

I'm Gonna Make You Love Me, Supremes and Temptations

Today’s classic song of the day is a classic team-up from two of Motown’s hottest groups. The song is “I’m Gonna Make You Love Me” by Diana Ross & the Supremes and the Temptations, all together on one tremendous tune. The single, released in November of 1968, peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B Songs charts…

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“As” (Stevie Wonder)

Songs in the Key of Life, Stevie Wonder

Today’s classic song of the day is “As” by Stevie Wonder, from his legendary Songs in the Key of Life album. Released as a single in October of 1977, “As” peaked at just #36 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Soul Singles charts. A few weeks ago I posted Stevie’s “I Wish” as the classic song of the…

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