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You're listening to sound opinions. I'm Greg Cott. He's Jim Deeregatus and that's a little bit of the song Move on Up by the legendary Curtis Mayfield.

This week we'll be taking a closer look at the musical movement

for which he was a key figure, Chicago Soul. Absolutely Greg. In addition to

being exciting and fun music to listen to. These songs tell the story of political and

cultural change in Chicago from the 1960s through the 1980s. Its lasting impact can

still be felt today through artists such as Common and

Kanye West, Chance the Rapper, No Name, and many others.

The Chicago Soul Movement began brewing in the late 50s right around the same time as legendary

institutions like Motown and Detroit and Stax Records in Memphis. But what made

Chicago sold different from the other scenes was the diversity of its sound.

Sonically, artists incorporated the gospel influence of the South, but added lush orchestral arrangements. Vocali, there were singers who had a more traditional

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Vocali, there were singers who had a more traditional baritone voice but also those that

sung in a higher register leading some to label the movement as soft soul.

One group in particular played with both vocal styles.

The Impressions, led by Jerry Butler, who had the deeper voice and the great Curtis Mayfield,

who sang in that higher register.

The impressions are often considered the beginning of Chicago Soul with their 1958 debut hit

For Your Precious Love. love. But other acts were important too, including Rotary Connection featuring Mini-Rippreden, the Del's, and Terry Collier.

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