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Soul R&B singles on the Columbia label...


The Soul Years - 1960-2001
Below is a list of Soul R&B songs released on the Columbia record label. Click on "Columbia" in the label column on the right below to display the records in order of popularity with the best-selling songs first. Place mouse on to see information about song. Click on song title to play song and to read details about the song including lyrics (if available) and to add to playlist. Click on to play song. . Click on year to list all songs from that year.

More Soul R&B Songs From Columbia . . .

The following songs were released in Columbia but never made it into the Top 100 Chart.
Songs with chart position "---" either never made it into the US top 100 R&B or UK charts
of Columbia or we have no details of their highest chart positions if they did.

(Songs are sorted in highest US R&B Top 100 and/or UK Top 100 chart position order)
# Artist   (click for discography and biography of artist) Title    (click song title to play it, read lyrics etc.) Year Label
201 recordlabel: Columbia 78365
chartposition: RandB #8, US #36, UK #39
writtenby: Maxwell (as Musze) and Itaal Shur
comments: [neo soul]
Maxwell Ascension (Don't Even Wonder) 1996 Columbia
202 recordlabel: Columbia 11239
chartposition: RandB #3, US #46
writtenby: Nickolas Ashford & Valerie Simpson
album: About Love
Gladys Knight & the Pips Landlord 1980 Columbia
203 recordlabel: Columbia 10781
chartposition: RandB #85, UK #15
writtenby: Herbie Hancock, Melvin Ragin & Jeffrey Cohen
album: Sunlight
Herbie Hancock I Thought It Was You 1978 Columbia
204 recordlabel: Columbia 08073
chartposition: US dance #1, RandB #24, UK #28
writtenby: Vaughan Mason
album: Album 88
comments: [disco dance]
Raze Break 4 Love 1988 Columbia
205 recordlabel: Columbia 79348
chartposition: RandB #23, US #28
writtenby: Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, Trey Lorenz, Teddy Riley, Aaron Hall, Timmy Gatling and Gene Griffin
album: Rainbow
Mariah Carey featuring Snoop Dogg Crybaby 2000 Columbia
206 recordlabel: Columbia 9912
chartposition: RandB #2, US #61, UK #18
writtenby: Lauryn Hill
comments: [neo soul]
Refugee Camp All-Stars featuring Lauryn Hill The Sweetest Thing 1997 Columbia
207 recordlabel: Columbia
chartposition: RandB #42, US #60, UK #22
writtenby: Korn
album: Monster
Killer Mike featuring Big Boi A.D.I.D.A.S. 2003 Columbia
208 recordlabel: Columbia 69016
chartposition: RandB #1, US #84
writtenby: David Conley, Everett Collins, Derrick Culler & David Townsend
album: 2nd Wave
Surface You Are My Everything 1989 Columbia
209 recordlabel: Columbia
chartposition: RandB #20, US #33, UK #182
writtenby: Bow Wow, Omarion, R.Richard, J.Williams and The Dream
album: Face Off
Bow Wow & Omarion Girlfriend 2007 Columbia
210 recordlabel: Columbia 04256
chartposition: RandB #1, US dance #6, UK #68, US #69
writtenby: Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
album: Preppie
Cheryl Lynn Encore 1984 Columbia
211 recordlabel: Columbia 10971
chartposition: RandB #26, US #73, US dance #1
writtenby: Cheyenne Fowler & Keg Johnson
album: When Love Comes Calling
comments: [disco dance]
Deniece Williams I've Got the Next Dance 1979 Columbia
212 recordlabel: Columbia 2533
chartposition: RandB #49, UK #15, US #104
writtenby: Bob Marley
album: The Best Man: Music from the Motion Picture
Lauryn Hill & Bob Marley Turn Your Lights Down Low 1999 Columbia
213 recordlabel: Columbia 02796
chartposition: UK #20, RandB #75, US dance #66
writtenby: Alton Edwards & Chris Cameron
comments: [disco, dance, boogie]
Alton Edwards I Just Wanna (Spend Some Time with You) 1982 Columbia
214 recordlabel: Columbia 78456
chartposition: RandB #6, US #33
writtenby: Kenny Lerum
album: Kenny Lattimore
comments: [slow jam]
Kenny Lattimore For You 1997 Columbia
215 recordlabel: Columbia 46415
chartposition: RandB #27, UK #24, US #92
writtenby: J. Brown, Nas and L. David Lewis
album: Nastradamus
comments: [rap]
Nas Nastradamus 1999 Columbia
216 recordlabel: Columbia 10347
chartposition: RandB #13, US #51, US dance #4
writtenby: Jeanette Hawes & Wanda Hutchinson
album: Flowers
comments: [disco funk]
The Emotions I Don't Wanna Lose Your Love 1976 Columbia
217 recordlabel: Columbia 80413
chartposition: RandB #5, US #40
writtenby: Lyfe Jennings
album: Lyfe 268 192
comments: [slow jam]
Lyfe Jennings Must Be Nice 2005 Columbia
218 recordlabel: Columbia 10334
chartposition: RandB #5, US #33
writtenby: Clarence Coulter, Don Davis & Chico Jones
album: Eargasm
Johnnie Taylor Somebody's Gettin' it 1976 Columbia
219 recordlabel: Columbia 10495
chartposition: RandB #6, US #66
writtenby: Roger Joyce, Teddy Randazzo & Victoria Pike
album: It Feels So Good
comments: [love ballad]
The Manhattans It Feels So Good to Be Loved So Bad 1977 Columbia
220 recordlabel: Columbia 06632
chartposition: RandB #5, UK #76, US #56, US AC #25
writtenby: Gregory Abbott
album: Shake You Down
Gregory Abbott I Got the Feelin' (It's Over) 1987 Columbia
221 recordlabel: Columbia 76779
chartposition: RandB #17, US #42, UK #42
writtenby: Johnta Austin, Ryan Bowser, Rahman Griffin, Antoine Macon and Bow Wow
album: Unleashed
Bow Wow featuring Jagged Edge My Baby 2003 Columbia
222 recordlabel: Columbia 310622
chartposition: RandB #7, US #44
writtenby: Skip Scarborough
album: Rejoice
The Emotions Don't Ask My Neighbors 1977 Columbia
223 recordlabel: Columbia 03939
chartposition: RandB #4, UK #63, US #72
writtenby: Skip Anderson, Stephen Horton & Steve Williams [Steven Richard Williams]
album: Forever by Your Side
The Manhattans Crazy 1983 Columbia
224 recordlabel: Columbia 04210
chartposition: RandB #10, US #57, UK #92, US dance #36
writtenby: Martin Page
album: Electric Universe
Earth, Wind & Fire Magnetic 1983 Columbia
225 recordlabel: Columbia 6629775(UK)
chartposition: UK #4
writtenby: Steve Perry and Jonathan Cain
album: Daydream
comments: [ballad]
Mariah Carey Open Arms 1996 Columbia (UK)
226 recordlabel: Columbia 07080
chartposition: RandB #2, US #68, UK #97
writtenby: Wardell Potts Jr., Joey Gallo and Susan Pomerantz
album: All By Myself
Regina Belle Show Me the Way 1987 Columbia
227 recordlabel: Columbia 03204
chartposition: RandB #4, US #101
writtenby: Marvin Gaye
album: Instant Love
comments: [love ballad]
Cheryl Lynn & Luther Vandross If This World Were Mine 1982 Columbia
228 recordlabel: Columbia 04861
chartposition: RandB #2, US #101, UK #57, US Dance #47
writtenby: Marvin Gaye and Gordon Banks
album: Dream of a Lifetime
Marvin Gaye Sanctified Lady 1985 Columbia
229 recordlabel: Columbia 07781
chartposition: RandB #88, UK #5, US #80, AC #14
writtenby: Stevie Wonder
album: Non Stop
comments: [ballad]
Julio Iglesias featuring Stevie Wonder My Love 1988 Columbia
230 recordlabel: Columbia 44871
chartposition: RandB #45, US #2, US AC #1
writtenby: David Clayton Thomas
album: Blood, Sweat & Tears
Blood, Sweat & Tears Spinning Wheel 1969 Columbia
231 recordlabel: Columbia 10987
chartposition: US dance #1, UK #10. US #16
writtenby: Patrick Hernandez
album: Born to Be Alive
comments: [disco]
mpcode: KP3nev7KWUY
Patrick Hernandez Born to Be Alive 1979 Columbia
232 recordlabel: Columbia 74431
chartposition: US #83, UK #34, US dance #1
writtenby: Robert Clivillés, Anthony Quiles, Duran Ramos and David Cole
album: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
C plus C Music Factory ft. QUnique & Deborah Cooper Keep It Comin' (Dance Till You Can't Dance No More) 1992 Columbia
233 recordlabel: Columbia 0165381
chartposition: UK #4
writtenby: Jerry Duplessis, Wyclef Jean and Hope Harris
album: The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book
Wyclef Jean Perfect Gentleman 2001 Columbia
234 recordlabel: Columbia 05571
chartposition: RandB #6, US #50, US AC #11
writtenby: Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
album: Maurice White
Maurice White Stand by Me 1985 Columbia
235 recordlabel: Columbia 310045
chartposition: RandB #7, US #37
writtenby: Allan Felder, Bunny Sigler and Ron Kersey
album: That's How Much I Love You
The Manhattans Don't Take Your Love from Me 1975 Columbia
236 recordlabel: Columbia 07164
chartposition: US dance #2, RandB #43, UK #3, US #2
writtenby: George Michael
album: Faith
George Michael I Want Your Sex 1987 Columbia
237 recordlabel: Columbia 42582
chartposition: Cashbox RandB #9, US #6, AC #2
writtenby: P. Vance, L. Carr
album: Johnny's Newest Hits
Johnny Mathis Gina 1962 Columbia
238 recordlabel: Columbia 10993
chartposition: RandB #24, US Dance #1, UK #49
writtenby: Leroy Bell and Casey James
album: I'm on My Way
Jackie Moore This Time Baby 1979 Columbia
239 recordlabel: Columbia 672982 2 (UK)
chartposition: UK #7, US dance #11, RandB #104
writtenby: Beyonce Knowles, Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo
album: Austin Powers in Goldmember: Music from the Motion Picture
mpcode: PQLySgRW6y8
Beyoncé Work It Out 2002 Columbia (UK)
240 recordlabel: Columbia 44776
chartposition: RandB #46, US #2, UK #35, US AC #18
writtenby: Brenda Holloway, Patrice Holloway, Frank Wilson & Berry Gordy
album: Blood, Sweat & Tears
Blood, Sweat & Tears You've Made Me So Very Happy 1969 Columbia
241 recordlabel: Columbia
chartposition: RandB #30, US #106, US dance #1
writtenby: Warryn Campbell, Erica Campbell and Tina Campbell
album: The Sound
Mary Mary Get Up 2008 Columbia
242 recordlabel: Columbia 661325(UK)
chartposition: UK #6
writtenby: Connor Reeves, Axel Kroell and Arthur Baker
album: To the Next Level
MN8 If You Only Let Me In 1995 Columbia (UK)
243 recordlabel: Columbia 05669
chartposition: RandB #40, US #69, UK #97, US Dance #6
writtenby: Full Force
album: Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam with Full Force
Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam Can You Feel the Beat 1985 Columbia
244 recordlabel: Columbia 45472
chartposition: RandB #39, US #12
writtenby: David Brown, Tyrone Moss & Carlos Santana
album: Santana III
Santana Everybody's Everything 1971 Columbia
245 recordlabel: Columbia 05721
chartposition: US dance #42, RandB #55, UK #1, US #3, US AC #13
writtenby: George Michael
album: George Michael
Wham! I'm Your Man 1985 Columbia
246 recordlabel: Columbia 4554
chartposition: US #4, UK #5, US AC #4
writtenby: Paul Simon
album: Paul Simon
comments: [reggae]
Paul Simon Mother and Child Reunion 1972 Columbia
247 recordlabel: Columbia 3879348
chartposition: US #28, US dance #6
writtenby: Mariah Carey and Diane Warren
album: Rainbow
Mariah Carey Can't Take That Away (Mariah's Theme) 2000 Columbia
248 recordlabel: Columbia 7289844
chartposition: US dance #1, RandB #24, US #102
writtenby: Vivian Green and Junius Bervine
album: Vivian
comments: [slow jam]
Vivian Green Gotta Go Gotta Leave (Tired) 2005 Columbia
249 recordlabel: Columbia 74322
chartposition: RandB #8, US #55
writtenby: Jake Carter, Joe Sayles, Kevin Scott and Dwight Wyatt
album: Joe Public
comments: [hip hop]
Joe Public I Miss You 1992 Columbia
250 recordlabel: Columbia 04381
chartposition: RandB #50, US #102, US dance #1
writtenby: Peter Brown and Robert Vavrik
Peter Brown They Only Come Out at Night 1984 Columbia
251 recordlabel: Columbia 3-10646
chartposition: US #3, UK #19, US AC #1, Cashbox RandB #92
writtenby: Billy Joel
album: The Stranger
comments: [ballad]
Billy Joel Just The Way You Are 1977 Columbia
252 recordlabel: Columbia 45512
chartposition: RandB #49, US #50, US AC #6
writtenby: Frank Robinson
album: I've Found Someone of My Own
The Free Movement The Harder I Try (The Bluer I Get) 1971 Columbia
253 recordlabel: Columbia 10970
chartposition: US dance #1, US dance #49
writtenby: Eric Matthews and Gary Turnier
album: Keep On Dancin
comments: [disco dance]
Gary's Gang Let's Lovedance Tonight 1979 Columbia
254 recordlabel: Columbia 07619
chartposition: RandB #7, US #78
writtenby: Full Force and Lisa Lisa
album: Spanish Fly
comments: [ballad]
Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam Someone to Love Me for Me 1987 Columbia
255 recordlabel: Columbia 10430
chartposition: RandB #7, US #46, UK #52
writtenby: Winfred Lovett
album: It Feels So Good
The Manhattans I Kinda Miss You 1976 Columbia
256 recordlabel: Columbia 73064
chartposition: RandB #55, UK #9, US #7, US AC #27
writtenby: Maurice Starr
album: Merry, Merry Christmas
New Kids on the Block This One's for the Children 1989 Columbia
257 recordlabel: Columbia 4414
chartposition: UK #35, US dance #2
writtenby: Eugene Hanes, Marc Valentine, Loren Hill and Gary Hines
album: Maybe One Day
comments: [dance, house, gospel]
Mass Order Lift Every Voice (Take Me Away) 1992 Columbia
258 recordlabel: Columbia 73443
chartposition: UK #8, US #53
writtenby: Maurice Starr
album: Step by Step
comments: [love ballad]
New Kids On The Block Let's Try It Again 1990 Columbia
259 recordlabel: Columbia 45158
chartposition: RandB #49, US #14
writtenby: Charlie Allen & John Hill
album: Are You Ready?
comments: [rock soul]
Pacific Gas & Electric Are You Ready? 1970 Columbia
260 recordlabel: Columbia 310791
chartposition: RandB #6, US #102
writtenby: Al McKay and Maurice White
album: Sunbeam
The Emotions Smile 1978 Columbia
261 recordlabel: Columbia 08018
chartposition: RandB #3
writtenby: Bernard Jackson, David Conley and Everett Collins
album: 2nd Wave
Surface I Missed 1988 Columbia
262 recordlabel: Columbia 74255
chartposition: US #16, UK #9
writtenby: John Bettis, Trey Lorenz and Walter Afanasieff
album: Face the Music
comments: [slow jam]
NKOTB If You Go Away 1991 Columbia
263 recordlabel: Columbia 44414
chartposition: US #11
writtenby: Willie Chambers and Joseph Chambers
The Chambers Brothers Time Has Come Today 1968 Columbia
264 recordlabel: Columbia 04826
chartposition: RandB #56, US #46, UK #34
writtenby: Billie Hughes, Marcy Levy and Roxanne Seeman
album: Chinese Wall
Philip Bailey Walking on the Chinese Wall 1985 Columbia
265 recordlabel: Columbia 78393
chartposition: US dance #3, US #113
writtenby: Robert Clivillés and Ya Kid K
comments: [dance, house]
Robi Rob's Clubworld featuring Ya Kid K Shake That Body 1996 Columbia
266 recordlabel: Columbia 310478
chartposition: RandB 33, US #77
writtenby: Don Davis, Harvey Scales and Melvin Griffin
album: Rated Extraordinaire
Johnnie Taylor Love Is Better in the A.M. 1977 Columbia
267 recordlabel: Columbia 77539
chartposition: UK #29, RandB #32, US #74
writtenby: John Legend and Kanye West
album: Get Lifted
John Legend Used to Love U 2004 Columbia
268 recordlabel: Columbia 07700
chartposition: RandB #55, US #10
writtenby: Maurice Starr
album: Hangin' Tough
comments: [love ballad]
New Kids on the Block Please Don't Go Girl 1988 Columbia
269 recordlabel: Columbia 11109
chartposition: RandB #19, US 11, US AC #17
writtenby: Kenny Loggins & Michael McDonald
album: Keep the Fire
Kenny Loggins This Is It 1979 Columbia
270 recordlabel: Columbia 73201
chartposition: RandB #3
writtenby: Carolyn Mitchell
album: Stay With Me
comments: [slow jam]
Regina Belle What Goes Around 1990 Columbia
271 recordlabel: Columbia 8204
chartposition: US #9, US AC #2
writtenby: Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff
album: Daydream
comments: [love ballad]
Mariah Carey Forever 1996 Columbia
272 recordlabel: Columbia 74864
chartposition: RandB #9, US #52, US AC #12
writtenby: Ronald Miller, Ken Hirsch and M. Sharron
album: Passion
comments: [ballad]
Regina Belle If I Could 1993 Columbia
273 recordlabel: Columbia 2196(UK)
chartposition: UK #8
writtenby: Bernard Jackson, David Conley and David Townsend
album: To the Next Level
MN8 Happy 1995 Columbia (UK)
274 recordlabel: Columbia 07680
chartposition: RandB #58, US #11, UK #77, US AC #19, US rock #12
writtenby: Otis Redding & Steve Cropper
album: The Hunger
Michael Bolton The Dock of the Bay 1987 Columbia
275 recordlabel: Columbia 10674
chartposition: RandB #6, US #101
writtenby: Douglas Stender, Alvin Fields and Barbara Morr
album: There's No Good in Goodbye
The Manhattans Am I Losing You 1978 Columbia
276 recordlabel: Columbia 07994
chartposition: RandB #5, US Dance #12
writtenby: Bruce Purse, Johnny Kemp and Vincent Henry
album: Secrets of Flying
Johnny Kemp Dancin' with Myself 1988 Columbia
277 recordlabel: Columbia 68931
chartposition: RandB #73, UK #13
writtenby: The Pasadenas
album: To Whom It May Concern
The Pasadenas Riding on a Train 1988 Columbia
278 recordlabel: Columbia 10076
chartposition: RandB #81, US #95, US Dance #4
writtenby: John Davis [John Edward Davis Jr.]
Philly Devotions I Just Can't Say Goodbye 1975 Columbia
279 recordlabel: Columbia 45607
chartposition: RandB #87, UK #13, US alt. #18
writtenby: B Real, DJ Muggs and Sen Dog
album: Skull and Bones
Cypress Hill Rap Superstar -- Rock Superstar 2000 Columbia
280 recordlabel: Columbia 05102
chartposition: US dance #2
writtenby: Peter Brown and Robert Rans
Peter Brown (Love Is Just) The Game 1984 Columbia
281 recordlabel: Columbia 74255
chartposition: US #58, UK #14
writtenby: Maurice Starr and Donnie Wahlberg
album: No More Games: The Remix Album
NKOTB Games 1991 Columbia
282 recordlabel: Columbia 656785
chartposition: UK #12
writtenby: Maurice Starr
album: No More Games: The Remix Album
NKOTB Call It What You Want 1991 Columbia
283 recordlabel: Columbia 1908
chartposition: US #74, US dance #4
writtenby: George Michael, Michael Munves and Freedom Williams (as Frederick Williams)
album: Freedom
Freedom Williams Voice of Freedom 1993 Columbia
284 recordlabel: Columbia
chartposition: UK #12
writtenby: Beyonce Knowles, Pharrell Williams and Sean Garrett
album: B\'Day
mpcode: zkwe6kiMexw
Beyoncé Green Light 2007 Columbia
285 recordlabel: Columbia 659331
chartposition: US #74, UK #14
writtenby: Terence Trent D'Arby
album: Terence Trent D'Arby's Symphony or Damn
Terence Trent D'Arby featuring Des'ree Delicate 1993 Columbia
286 recordlabel: Columbia 78821
chartposition: RandB #4, US #53
weeksinr&bchart: 21
writtenby: Mariah Carey, Krayzie Bone, Wish Bone and Stevie J.
album: Butterfly
Mariah Carey (featuring Krayzie Bone & Wish Bone) Breakdown 1998 Columbia
287 recordlabel: Columbia 659073 5 (UK)
chartposition: UK #14, RandB #120
writtenby: Terence Trent D\'Arby
album: Symphony or Damn
mpcode: gzMKk-6L7ek
Terence Trent D'Arby Do You Love Me Like You Say? 1993 Columbia (UK)
288 recordlabel: Columbia 10528
chartposition: RandB #6, US #102
writtenby: Leo Graham
album: Let's Be Closer Together
Tyrone Davis This I Swear 1977 Columbia
289 recordlabel: Columbia 41483
chartposition: RandB #10, UK #12
weeksinr&bchart: 7
writtenby: Erroll Garner, Johnny Burke
album: Heavenly
comments: [ballad]
Johnny Mathis Misty 1959 Columbia
290 recordlabel: Columbia 15361
chartposition: US #12, UK #66
writtenby: Jerry Duplessis, D. Golder, L. Coleman, Akon, D. Carter, K. Lancaster, Ghostface Killah, RZA, GZA
Wyclef Jean featuring Akon, Lil Wayne & introducing Niia Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill) 2007 Columbia
291 recordlabel: Columbia 07774
chartposition: RandB #5, US AC #35
writtenby: Gregory Abbott
album: I'll Prove It to You
comments: [beat ballad]
Gregory Abbott I'll Prove It to You 1988 Columbia
292 recordlabel: Columbia 442157
chartposition: Cashbox R&B #13, US #37
writtenby: Joe Young, Sam M. Lewis, & Jean Schwartz
album: The Electrifying Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin Rock-A-Bye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody 1961 Columbia
293 recordlabel: Columbia 3573
chartposition: RandB #10, US #75
writtenby: Bunny Sigler and Allan Felder
album: Survival
The O'Jays Let Me Make Love to You 1975 Columbia
294 recordlabel: Columbia 73205
chartposition: RandB #5
writtenby: Frankie Blue, Les Pierce and Maurice White
album: Heritage
Earth, Wind & Fire Heritage 1990 Columbia
295 recordlabel: Columbia 10202
chartposition: US dance #3, US #104
writtenby: Biddu
album: I Love To Love
comments: [disco]
Tina Charles You Set My Heart On Fire 1975 Columbia
296 recordlabel: Columbia 310532
writtenby: Joe Zawinul
album: Heavy Weather
Weather Report Birdland 1977 Columbia
297 recordlabel: Columbia 06410
chartposition: RandB #10, US Dance #5
writtenby: Dana Eaves and Hubert Eaves III
album: Miracles of the Heart
James (D Train) Williams Misunderstanding 1986 Columbia
298 recordlabel: District Of Columbia 1
chartposition: UK #15
writtenby: Julia McGirt and David Ylvisaker
Julia & Company Breakin' Down (Sugar Samba) 1984 District Of Columbia
299 recordlabel: Columbia 03377
chartposition: RandB #71, US #15, US AC #3
writtenby: David Foster, Kenny Loggins & Michael McDonald
album: High Adventure
Kenny Loggins Heart to Heart 1982 Columbia
300 recordlabel: Columbia 38 04033
chartposition: RandB #5
writtenby: Dana Meyers, Leon Sylvers III, William Zimmerman and Wilmer Raglin
album: Visions
comments: [beat ballad]
Gladys Knight & the Pips You're Number One (In My Book) 1983 Columbia

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