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Cecil Hunt (July 27, 1940 – April 12, 2015) – Just Don't Mean A Thing (1973)
The founding member of Funk, Inc. co-wrote this cinematic anthem, produced by the legendary producer David Axelrod.
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Eddie Daye (July 26, 1930 – August 6, 2009) – Don't Give Up (1969)
The singer/songwriter and Dayco Records owner produced Betty Wilson's inspirational anthem, arranged by Donny Hathaway.
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Bobby Powell (born July 25, 1943) – Question (1971)
This phenomenal jam was the B-side to the Southern soul singer/songwriter's anti-war message song "Peace Begins Within."
William Brown (1946 – July 24, 2015) – Do You See What I See? (1972)
The title track from the Bar-Kays' most socially conscious album was co-written by the unsung Stax singer/songwriter who was also an original member of…
Michael Hughes (July 23, 1958 – October 13, 2008) – You Are The One (1981)
AM-FM's ultra-funky anthem was co-written by three former members of Experience Unlimited who went on to become Vaughan Mason's Crew.
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Jimmy Dockett (February 1, 1941 – July 22, 2013) – Count Your Blessings And Move On (1973)
This beautiful, inspirational anthem was the masterpiece cut from the unsung singer/songwriter and producer's self-released debut album.
Gwen Oliver (July 21, 1949 – November 27, 2020) – People Need Each Other (1971)
The future Ritchie Family member sang on this powerful anthem when she was with Honey & the Bees, produced by Jimmy Bishop & arranged by Bobby Martin.
Johnny Johnson (July 20, 1942 – March 2, 2023) – Soul Sahara (1971)
This upbeat funky jam produced by Tony Macauley was a B-side from the unsung singer/songwriter who fronted The Bandwagon.
Carolyn Crawford (born July 19, 1949) – I'll Come Running (1964)
The unsung Motown singer/songwriter who won her record deal with the label in a talent contest wrote this stellar B-side, produced by Berry Gordy, Jr.
Lou Ragland (July 18, 1942 – August 19, 2020) – The Next World (1972)
This stellar, haunting jam by Love For Dollars And Cents was co-written and produced by the unsung Cleveland-based singer/songwriter and guitarist.
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Godoy Colbert (March 18, 1940 – July 17, 2002) – I Wanna Thank You (1969)
This stellar love jam was arranged by Gene Page and co-written by the unsung singer/songwriter who backed the original version of "Louie Louie."
William Bell (born July 16, 1939) – Save Us (1972)
This powerful, socially conscious anthem was co-written by the unsung Stax singer/songwriter best known for co-writing "Born Under A Bad Sign."
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