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Chicago soul is a style of soul music that arose during the 1960s in Chicago. Along with Detroit, the home of Motown, and Memphis, with its hard-edged, gritty performers (see Memphis soul), Chicago and the Chicago soul style helped spur the album-oriented soul revolution of the early 1970s.
From iconic songs like “Duke of Earl” to the proliferation of independent, black-owned record labels like Vee-Jay Records, 1955-1966 was filled with soul music by ultra-talented black musicians.
Jun 1, 2024 · I'm So Proud - The Impressions - 1970. Orange Audio Archives. •. 203 views • 7 months ago. •.
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As soul music began to move into funk and disco, Chicago saw the formation of the Affro-Arts Theatre as well as the fame of artists like Minnie Riperton; Earth, Wind & Fire; and Rotary Connection.
This lightly gospelized rhythm and blues, which came to be known as Chicago soul, replaced the raucous blues of South Side bars with sophisticated, jazzy arrangements confected in recording studios and featuring melodic vocals backed by brass sections and strings.
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