A dozen roses and the ten best soul ballads of the '70's: that's Valentine's Day (GUILLERMO LEGARIA/AFP/Getty Images)
It’s Valentine’s Day! What better time than to name the Top Ten ’70s Soul Ballads of All Time. Make a mix tape, but use it with care.
10. Marvin Gaye – “Let’s Get It On” (1973)
As we used to say: if you ain’t makin’ it to Marvin, you ain’t makin’ it.” Still true.
9. Smokey Robinson – “Cruisin’” (1979)
Some songs build to a climax, others get to the point. Smokey sings “baby, let’s cruise” in the very first line and the deal is sealed.
8. The Staples Singers – “Let’s Do It Again” (1975)
… and again and again…
7. The Jackson 5 – “I’ll Be There” (1970)
Sweet soul and innocence, perfectly portrayed.
6. Commodores – “Sweet Love” (1975)
No intro, just horns on the downbeat and the band in perfect harmony: “show me a river that’s so deep, show me a mountain so high/I’ll show you love that’ll last forever, flying high, so high..”
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