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'...your ambition must be to use your knowledge for the benefit of others, not to beat them...'
#70sTop30 no 26
Roy Ayers - Everybody Loves The Sunshine
youtu.be/SSBWiFGzsyU?...

Along with James Brown, Roy is probably the most sampled artist ever. Again, someone I could have done a top 30 list for. You would have to be made of stone not to get Roy's vibe. this jam takes us closer to summer ☀️
Everybody Loves The Sunshine
YouTube video by Roy Ayers Ubiquity - Topic
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January 26, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Reposted by Ryan Coyle
Wee Bertie on life in Panmure st Maryhill 💚
January 25, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Tell me your great three albums runs.

Stevie Wonder

Music of My Mind
Talking Book
Innervisions
Tell me your great three albums runs.

The Flaming Lips…

The Soft Bulletin
Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
At War With The Mystics
Tell me your great three albums runs.

I could argue for any stretch from Murmur to New Adventures. My personal three are:
Automatic for the People
Monster
New Adventures in Hi-Fi
January 25, 2026 at 9:36 AM
#70sTop30 no 25
Gil Scott Heron & Brian Jackson - It's Your World youtu.be/ARM7HBCMk10?...

Free your mind and your ass will follow... Gil and Brian were the perfect combo for me: always saying something with conscious and a soulful groove. And Gil's dad played for Celtic of course 💚🙏🍀
It's Your World Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson
YouTube video by koz51502
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January 25, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Reposted by Ryan Coyle
#OrchestralManoeuvres
Starts 1st February.

Select your 28 favourite string arrangements in songs. Solo, full orchestra, electric, synthetic or sampled. Singles, b-sides, album tracks, live versions and remixes can all be included.

Post one song per day throughout February, ranked or unranked.
January 24, 2026 at 4:13 PM
#70sTop30 no 24
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes w Teddy Pendergrass
youtu.be/mykhgDJvp6g?...

This is a Philly all-star cast masterpiece (check the credits and personnel). And the amazing voice of Teddy. This was massive at soul clubs with everyone shouting "bad luck!!".. classic
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Bad Luck (Official Audio) ft. Teddy Pendergrass
YouTube video by HaroldMelvinVEVO
youtu.be
January 24, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Five concerts you've seen with women lead singers:

Jocelyn Brown
Sister Sledge
Little Simz
Soul II Soul
The Rebirth
Five concerts you've seen with women lead singers:

The Breeders
Garbage
Sleeper
Skunk Anansie
Wolf Alice
Five concerts you've seen with women lead singers:
Throwing Muses
Belly
Dream Wife
Big Joanie
Mandrake Handshake
January 23, 2026 at 7:25 PM
#70sTop30 no 23
Manu Dibango - Soul Makossa
youtu.be/o0CeFX6E2yI?...

You'll hear this at a soul club, a disco night and even a sweatbox house club. When a record crosses over to all genre tribes it's a real deal classic!!
Soul Makossa - Manu Dibango (Original)
YouTube video by ShiftsInReality
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January 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM
#70sTop30 no 22
Skids - The Saints Are Coming
youtu.be/wT9eQ2smjUM?...

I had to get my fellow Scots on the list with this anthem. I saw U2 cover this live
The Skids - The Saints Are Coming
YouTube video by thecatkeaton
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January 22, 2026 at 1:04 PM
#70sTop30 no 21
Nolan Porter - If I Could Only Be Sure
youtu.be/D5VAt9bh_yE?...

Dedicated to the UK soul scene which grew from the Northern Soul scene of the 70s. Amazing people, dancing and community. This record always stuck out
Nolan Porter - If I Could Only Be Sure
YouTube video by ModRevivalOfficial
youtu.be
January 21, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Reposted by Ryan Coyle
George Orwell "They will have tyranny and they will call it justice, lies and they call it truth, war and they call it peace."

2026 Donald Trump - 'Peace Board'
January 20, 2026 at 3:20 PM
#70sTop30 no 20
Bob Marley and The Wailers - Satisfy My Soul
youtu.be/jAdBJu7qWwQ?...

No many artists/groups have had a consistent run of greatness like Bob & The Wailers. Easily could have did a Bob top 30. He's the Legend
Satisfy My Soul
YouTube video by Bob Marley - Topic
youtu.be
January 20, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Reposted by Ryan Coyle
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life fighting for equity and justice. He taught us that even in the face of intimidation and discrimination, we must never stop working towards a better future – a lesson that feels especially relevant today.
January 19, 2026 at 2:01 PM
#70sTop30 no 19
New York Dolls - Subway Train
youtu.be/wee0U-uvUB0?...

The amazing NYD. This song was always a favourite with ma pals
Subway Train
YouTube video by New York Dolls - Topic
youtu.be
January 19, 2026 at 10:18 AM
#70sTop30 no 18
First Choice - Let No Man Put Asunder
youtu.be/tfHjoqo7ANU?...

"It's not over" - the party is still going. No one wants to go home. The weekender has a couple of hours left. The beat goes on 🪩😎🎶✊️
First Choice - Let No Man Put Asunder
YouTube video by soulbrothanumbahone
youtu.be
January 18, 2026 at 10:53 AM
HBD 🦋
January 17, 2026 at 1:17 PM
#70sTop30 no 17
Kool and the Gang - Summer Madness
youtu.be/2SFt7JHwJeg?...

This was from an album when KATG were in a transitional period spiritually. This spiritual awakening perhaps altered their music and made a deeper sound. This jam is part of that summer soundtrack. Classic
Kool & The Gang - Summer Madness
YouTube video by VIBEChannel
youtu.be
January 17, 2026 at 10:14 AM
#70sTop30 no 16
A Taste of Honey - Boogie Oogie Oogie
youtu.be/PhD58dP9kq8?...

'Listen to the music and let your body flow, The sooner we begin, the longer we've got to groove!' There are times on the dance floor when you the party to last forever 🪩
Boogie Oogie Oogie (Single Version 2 / Remastered 1999)
YouTube video by A Taste of Honey - Topic
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January 16, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Reposted by Ryan Coyle
The 🇺🇸 American serial police procedural television series "HILL STREET BLUES" created by Steven Bochco and Michael Kozoll was first broadcast in prime-time #OnThisDay in 1981 on the NBC Network

📺 MTM Productions
January 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Reposted by Ryan Coyle
#OtD 15 Jan 1929 civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Before his assassination he had become increasingly radical, criticising militarism, war, poverty and capitalism as well as racism
January 15, 2026 at 11:10 AM
#70sTop30 no 15
Keith Moon - In My Life
youtu.be/si-pZiaGrQI?...

Something innocent and calming about Keith here. A lovely version of one of the best songs ever written ❤️
Keith Moon - In my life
YouTube video by Nawel Moon
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January 15, 2026 at 9:54 AM
Post an actor who nailed a role so hard that nobody else will ever be able to live up to it, using only GIFs.
January 14, 2026 at 5:48 PM
#70sTop30 no 14
James Brown - Talkin' Loud and Sayin' Nothing
youtu.be/ObdMpqvha_g?...

JB is the Godfather!! The master and one of the most influential artists we have... "i wanna express myself in a raw and untamed way"... the best!!
Talkin' Loud And Sayin' Nothing (Complete Version)
YouTube video by James Brown - Topic
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January 14, 2026 at 5:09 PM
#70sTop30 no 13
Crosby, Stills & Nash - Dark Star
youtu.be/60ijH2EWI5g?...

Love this jam!! Quite funky and popular with a lot of house heads over the years ie early morning or still-going-strong dancing on a beach vibez 😎
Crosby, Stills & Nash - Dark Star (1977)
YouTube video by jmms429
youtu.be
January 13, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Reposted by Ryan Coyle
Love this clip, absolute truth !
January 12, 2026 at 11:26 PM