On the Soul Donuts radio program I counted down the best soul/funk singles of 2017. Of course a list like this is very subjective but I’m confident, after listening and reviewing tons of music from last year, that I’ve given you guys the very best offerings. So here it is the top 15 tracks hovering around the galaxy of soul/funk from last year…(w/ download links included. You’re welcome.)
15.
from his solo album Waiting on a Song
14. Don Bryant-A Nickel and a Nail
from his new solo album Don’t Give Up On Love
13.
from his solo album Witness
12.
from his solo album Life & Livin’ It
11.
from his solo album of the same name
10.
Benjamin Clementine-God Save the Jungle
from his solo album I Tell a Fly
9.
from his solo album Freedom TV
8.
The Blind Boys of Alabama-Train Fare
from their album Almost Home
7.
from her solo album The Order of Time
6.
Stone Foundation-Your Balloon is Rising
from their new album Street Rituals
5.
from his solo album Ripe Dreams, Pipe Dreams
4.
Son Little-Blue Magic (Waikiki)
from his solo album New Magic
3.
Jeb Loy Nichols-Never Too Much
from his solo album Country Hustle
2.
from her solo album If All I Was Was Black
and without further ado…
1.
For this album I could’ve picked any of the songs on it since they were all equally amazing in their own way, but I chose Girl…because it hit me a little bit harder than the other tracks, it spoke to me, and had that perfect vintage feel.
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings-Girl (You Got To Forgive Him)
from their new album Soul of a Woman
Well that’s it, I hope you enjoy,…in fact I know you will.
On to the best albums…see you soon.