1970s R&B Archives - You Should Know

You Love Me Best of My Love Anita Wilson: The Soulful Legacy Behind Her Iconic Ballad

December 17, 2025 · admin · Best

Anita Wilson’s voice was a velvet whisper, a smoky sigh that curled around the edges of every note she sang. When she crooned *”You Love Me Best”* in 1974, she didn’t just…

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The Timeless Genius: A Deep Dive into Dr. John the Very Best of Dr. John Songs

November 27, 2024 · admin · Best

Mac Rebennack—better known as Dr. John—was more than a musician; he was a living bridge between New Orleans’ jazz funerals and the electric blues of the 1970s. His 1971 album *Gris-Gris* and…

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Minnie Riperton’s Capitol Gold Legacy: The Best of Minnie Riperton Uncovered

September 28, 2024 · admin · Best

Minnie Riperton’s voice was a force of nature—a whisper that could shatter glass, a sigh that bent time. When *Capitol Gold* released *The Best of Minnie Riperton* in 1976, it wasn’t just…

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How The Best of Johnnie Taylor on Malaco Vol. 1 Became the Soulful Blueprint for Tejano Music’s Golden Era

August 20, 2024 · admin · Best

Johnnie Taylor’s voice was the kind of instrument that didn’t just fill a room—it *owned* it. When *The Best of Johnnie Taylor on Malaco Vol. 1* dropped in the mid-1970s, it wasn’t…

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