A Wisdom Archive on Marvin Gaye - Top Ten Albums

For a detailed listing of albums and singles, see: Marvin Gaye discography. Marvin Gaye - US and UK Top Ten Singles. The following singles reached the Top Ten of either the United States pop singles chart or the United Kingdom pop singles chart. Also included are the singles that hit #1 on the US R&B charts. Marvin Gaye - Top Ten Albums. The following albums reached the Top Ten on either the United States pop albums chart or the United Kingdom pop albums chart ...

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Stevie Wonder (born May 13, 1950) is an African-American singer, songwriter, producer, musician, humanitarian and social activist. Although his name at birth was Steveland Judkins, he later changed his name to Steveland Morris, his mother's maiden name. Wonder has recorded more than 30 Top 10 hits, won nearly two dozen Grammys, including one for lifetime achievement, and been inducted into b ... Including:

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• Stevie Wonder - Artist career history
• Stevie Wonder - Producer and songwriter
• Stevie Wonder - Impact
• Stevie Wonder - Awards and recognition
• Stevie Wonder - Personal life
• Stevie Wonder - Discography
• Stevie Wonder - US and UK Top Ten singles
• Stevie Wonder - Studio albums

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Alicia Keys (born Alicia Augello Cook on January 25, 1981 in Manhattan, New York) is an American R&B/soul singer, composer, record producer, and pianist. Alicia Keys - Early Life. Alicia Keys - Family and musical background. Alicia was born on January 25, 1981 to a Italian American mother, Terri Augello, and a African-American father, Craig Cook, and was raised in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of New York City. She began playing piano when she was seve ... Including:

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• Alicia Keys - Family and musical background
• Alicia Keys - Education and Early career
• Alicia Keys - Professional music career
• Alicia Keys - Songs in A Minor 2001: The Debut
• Alicia Keys - The Diary of Alicia Keys 2003
• Alicia Keys - MTV Unplugged 2005
• Alicia Keys - Current activities
• Alicia Keys - Philanthropy
• Alicia Keys - Trivia
• Alicia Keys - Discography
• Alicia Keys - Albums
• Alicia Keys - Singles
• Alicia Keys - Books
• Alicia Keys - Tours
• Alicia Keys - Awards and nominations

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Funk is a distinct style of music originated by African-Americans, e.g., James Brown and his band members (especially Maceo and Melvin Parker), and groups like The Meters. Funk best can be recognized by its syncopated rhythms; thick bass line (often based on an "on the one" beat); razor-sharp rhythm guitars; chanted or hollered vocals (as that of Marva Whitney or the Bar-Kays); strong, rhythm-oriented horn sections; prominent percussion; an upbeat attitude; African tones; danceability; and strong jazz influences (e.g., as in the music ... Including:

• Funk - History
• Funk - Origin of funk
• Funk - James Brown and funk as a genre
• Funk - 1970s and P-Funk
• Funk - 1980s and stripped-down funk
• Funk - Recent developments

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The Four Tops - Early years. Over the next seven years, The Tops endured unsuccessful tenures at Chess, Red Top, Riverside Records and Columbia Records. Without any hit records to their name, The Tops toured frequently, developing a polished stage presence and an experienced supper club act. In 1963, Berry Gordy, Jr., who had worked with Roquel Davis as a songwriter in the late-1950s, convinced The Tops to join the roster of his growing Motown record company. < ...

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Paddy Casey’s music is appealing to a wide audience. His debut album was one rich in soulful grooves and catchy hooks. The album opened loudly with the rousing Fear, and ended with the angry and despondent It’s Over Now, while exploring themes of loneliness, loss, love and social problems facing the young generation along the way. Paddy lists influences such as Bob Marley, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder in his work, and this influence shines in songs like the memorable Downtown, and the h ...

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For a complete discography and sales information see: Janet Jackson discography Janet Jackson - US and UK top ten singles. The following singles reached the top ten of either the United States pop singles chart or the United Kingdom pop singles chart. Also included are the singles that hit #1 on the US R&B charts. Janet Jackson - Top ten albums. The following albums reached the top ten of either the United States pop albums chart or the United Kingdom pop albu ...

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