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| "'''California Soul'''" is a ]-] tune written by ], issued originally as the ] of ]' single "Window Shopping" in 1967 under the Motown group of labels. |
"'''California Soul'''" is a ]-] tune written by ], issued originally as the ] of ]' single "Window Shopping" in 1967 under the Motown group of labels. | ||
| ==Other recordings== | ==Other recordings== | ||
| *Nick Ashford then released his own version in June 1968 on Verve 10599.<ref>Record World |
*Nick Ashford then released his own version in June 1968 on Verve 10599.<ref>'']'', July 27, 1968, p. 166</ref> | ||
| *The song was then issued as a single by American pop quintet ] in late 1968. | *The song was then issued as a single by American pop quintet ] in late 1968. | ||
| *The song was also covered by ] vocal duo ] and ]. It was Gaye's and Terrell's last single together when released in early 1970. | *The song was also covered by ] vocal duo ] and ]. It was Gaye's and Terrell's last single together when released in early 1970. | ||
| *A version appears on the 1970 studio album ] by ] (]).<ref>{{cite web|title= |
*A version appears on the 1970 studio album '']'' by ] (]).<ref>{{cite web|title=War & Peace : Edwin Starr|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/war-peace-mw0000653637|website=]|access-date=January 4, 2023}}</ref> '']'' said that this version "glimmers with the special touch of a motor city arrangement and the vocal fuel ignited by this splendid team."<ref>{{cite news|title=CashBox Record Reviews|date=April 11, 1970|page=20|access-date=2021-12-08|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/70s/1970/CB-1970-04-11.pdf|newspaper=Cash Box}}</ref> | ||
| *] recorded a version in 1969, which appears on her album '']''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://soundcloud.com/bbprecordings/marlene-shaw-califirnia-soul-leygo-remix-master | title=Marlene Shaw - California Soul (Leygo Remix)- FREE DOWNLOAD|website=Soundcloud.com }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUosSQZSw5c | title=California Soul | website=] | date=7 December 2018 }}</ref> | |||
| ==Chart performance== | ==Chart performance== | ||
| Both |
Both the 5th Dimension's version and the Gaye-Terrell version were modest chart hits. The 5th Dimension's performed better, reaching number 25 on the pop singles chart.<ref>{{cite book |title= The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits: Eighth Edition |last=Whitburn |first=Joel |author-link=Joel Whitburn |year=2004 |publisher=Record Research |page=222}}</ref> Marvin and Tammi's cover was the B-side of "]". The duo's version of "California Soul" reached number 50 pop but never charted on the US R&B chart.<ref>{{cite book |title= Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004|last=Whitburn |first=Joel |author-link=Joel Whitburn |year=2004 |publisher=Record Research |page=225}}</ref> The duet was released after Terrell's death from a brain tumor in March 1970. | ||
| ==Credits== | ==Credits== | ||
| ===The 5th Dimension version=== | ===The 5th Dimension version=== | ||
| *All vocals by ]: ], ], ], ], and ] | *All vocals by ]: ], ], ], ], and ] | ||
| *Written by ] | *Written by ] | ||
| *Produced by ] | *Produced by ] | ||
| ===Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell version=== | ===Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell version=== | ||
| *All vocals by ] and ] |
*All vocals by ] and ]/ ]<ref name="TCMS9">The Complete Motown Singles, Volume 9: 1969, Motown/Hip-O Select, 2008, p.109</ref>) | ||
| *Written and produced by ] | *Written and produced by ] | ||
| *Instrumentation by ] | *Instrumentation by ] | ||
| ==Certifications and sales== | ==Certifications and sales== | ||
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| ===Marlena Shaw version=== | ===Marlena Shaw version=== | ||
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| {{Certification Table Entry|region=New Zealand|type=single|artist=Marlena Shaw|title=California Soul|award=Gold|certyear=2025|source=radioscope|access-date=19 January 2025}} | |||
| {{Certification Table Entry|region=United Kingdom|type=single|artist=Marlena Shaw|title=California Soul|award=Gold|relyear=2004|certyear=2022|access-date=September 2, 2022|id=15732-4989-1|note=Sales since 2004}} | {{Certification Table Entry|region=United Kingdom|type=single|artist=Marlena Shaw|title=California Soul|award=Gold|relyear=2004|certyear=2022|access-date=September 2, 2022|id=15732-4989-1|note=Sales since 2004}} | ||
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| "California Soul" | |
|---|---|
| Single by the Messengers | |
| A-side | "Window Shopping" |
| Released | September 7, 1967 (1967-09-07) |
| Recorded | 1967 |
| Genre | Funk-soul |
| Label | Soul |
| Songwriter(s) | Ashford & Simpson |
| Producer(s) | Jeffrey Bowen |
| Official audio | |
| "California Soul" on YouTube | |
"California Soul" is a funk-soul tune written by Ashford & Simpson, issued originally as the B-side of the Messengers' single "Window Shopping" in 1967 under the Motown group of labels.
Other recordings
- Nick Ashford then released his own version in June 1968 on Verve 10599.
- The song was then issued as a single by American pop quintet the 5th Dimension in late 1968.
- The song was also covered by Motown vocal duo Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. It was Gaye's and Terrell's last single together when released in early 1970.
- A version appears on the 1970 studio album War & Peace by Edwin Starr (Gordy Records). Cash Box said that this version "glimmers with the special touch of a motor city arrangement and the vocal fuel ignited by this splendid team."
- Marlena Shaw recorded a version in 1969, which appears on her album The Spice Of Life.
Chart performance
Both the 5th Dimension's version and the Gaye-Terrell version were modest chart hits. The 5th Dimension's performed better, reaching number 25 on the pop singles chart. Marvin and Tammi's cover was the B-side of "The Onion Song". The duo's version of "California Soul" reached number 50 pop but never charted on the US R&B chart. The duet was released after Terrell's death from a brain tumor in March 1970.
Credits
The 5th Dimension version
- All vocals by the 5th Dimension: Billy Davis Jr., Marilyn McCoo, Florence LaRue, Lamonte McLemore, and Ron Townson
- Written by Ashford & Simpson
- Produced by Bones Howe
Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell version
- All vocals by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell/ Valerie Simpson)
- Written and produced by Ashford & Simpson
- Instrumentation by the Funk Brothers
Certifications and sales
Marlena Shaw version
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand (RMNZ) | Gold | 15,000 |
| United Kingdom (BPI) Sales since 2004 |
Gold | 400,000 |
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Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- Record World, July 27, 1968, p. 166
- "War & Peace : Edwin Starr". AllMusic. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- "CashBox Record Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. April 11, 1970. p. 20. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- "Marlene Shaw - California Soul (Leygo Remix)- FREE DOWNLOAD". Soundcloud.com.
- "California Soul". YouTube. 7 December 2018.
- Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits: Eighth Edition. Record Research. p. 222.
- Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 225.
- The Complete Motown Singles, Volume 9: 1969, Motown/Hip-O Select, 2008, p.109
- "New Zealand single certifications – Marlena Shaw – California Soul". Radioscope. Retrieved 19 January 2025. Type California Soul in the "Search:" field.
- "British single certifications – Marlena Shaw – California Soul". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
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