Ja'Lae wilson
soul music 1950 & 60's
Central Question
How have artist and soul music impacted the views of African American people during the 1950's and 60's
How soul music came about ?
what instruments are unique to this music ?
Who are Notable Artist ?
Sam Cooke - Was a trailblazing recording artist who help shape the soul and pop scene with hits like " You Send Me " " Chain Gang" and " Sad Mood " also forging a link between soul and pop he had a diverse repertoire that attracted both black and white audience .
Jackie Wilson - was a dynamic and powerful soul performer during the 1950's and 60's who successfully crossed over from rhythm and blues to pop music his first major hit was "Lonely Tear drops " which was released in 1958 more successful songs followed in the 1960's including "Night" "Baby workout" in 1963 an followed by "And your love keeps lifting me higher and higher" in 1967. Wilson was one of the top singers in the 50's and 60' know for his tenor voice and tremendous stage presences also Wilson was know by the Moniker "Mr. Excitement" for his ability to wow the audience .
Mess Around
- in the song mess around ray charles purpose in the beat and his lyrics were for people to get up and dance.
I Got a Woman
- in this song charles sings about a very supportive woman who helps him out in many ways .
Chain Gang
- the song chain gang was inspired when Cooke actually meet with a chain-gang of prisoners on a high way while Cooke was touring .
Sad Mood
- the song sad mood was set aside after four takes and Cooke was still unhappy with the way it was working he then gave it another try with strings and and all star rhythm section and assured vocal despite this cooke was still unhappy with the way it turned out feeling it was missing something .
Lonely Teardrops
- this was the very last song that Wilson performed before going into a coma and later death this song became across the board national Top 10 smash .
What impact did soul music have on african americans ?
- Soul music had a great impact on african americans giving them a sense of hope which soul music and rhythm music achieved an also captured many messages .