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


The Soul Years - 1960-2001
Below is a list of Soul R&B songs released on the LA_ record label. Click on "LA_" 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 LA_ . . .

The following songs were released in LA_ 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 LA_ 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
601 recordlabel: LaFace
chartposition: RandB #26, US #78
writtenby: Ciara, T Pain, David Balfour, Jasper Cameron
Ciara featuring T-Pain Go Girl 2008 LaFace
602 recordlabel: Atlantic 2200
chartposition: US #43, US AC #15
writtenby: Sharron McMahan
Barbara Lewis Straighten Up Your Heart 1963 Atlantic
603 recordlabel: Casablanca 871
chartposition: RandB #22
writtenby: George Clinton, Gary Shider and Bernie Worrell
album: The Clones of Dr. Funkenstein
Parliament Do That Stuff 1977 Casablanca
604 recordlabel: LaFace 71217
chartposition: RandB #26, US #81
album: Ev'rybody Know Me
comments: [hip hop]
Youngbloodz Presidential 2005 LaFace
605 recordlabel: Solar 11565
chartposition: RandB #22
writtenby: Nidra Beard and William Shelby
album: Love Is Where You Find It
comments: [disco, dance]
The Whispers Emergency 1982 Solar
606 recordlabel: Laurie 3350
chartposition: US #67
writtenby: Doug Morris and Eliot Greenberg
album: Sweet Talkin' Guy
The Chiffons Out of This World 1966 Laurie
607 recordlabel: Island 99175
chartposition: RandB #35, UK #67
writtenby: Kenny Harris and Mark Holden
album: Come Together As One
Will Downing Test of Time 1989 Island
608 recordlabel: Flaming Arrow 36
chartposition: US #68
writtenby: Eugene Davis
Gloria Walker & Chevelles Please Don't Desert Me Baby 1969 Flaming Arrow
609 recordlabel: Atlantic 2686
chartposition: RandB #25, US #117
writtenby: Kenny Gamble (as Kenneth Gamble) and Leon Huff
album: Sweets for My Sweet
The Sweet Inspirations (Gotta Find) A Brand New Lover (Part 1) 1969 Atlantic
610 recordlabel: Atlantic 2256
chartposition: RandB #27, US #67
writtenby: Jeanie Allen
Jo Ann & Troy I Found A Love, Oh What A Love 1964 Atlantic
611 recordlabel: Island Black Music 80072
chartposition: RandB #27, US #84
writtenby: Andrews and Cousin
album: Enter the Dru
comments: [slow jam]
Dru Hill You Are Everything 1999 Island Black Music
612 recordlabel: Casablanca 962
chartposition: US #69
writtenby: Bruce Sudano and Joe Esposito
album: Sleepless Nights
Brooklyn Dreams Make It Last 1979 Casablanca
613 recordlabel: Atlantic 1150
chartposition: US #71
writtenby: Henry Boye
album: Blues Ballads
LaVern Baker Humpty Dumpty Heart 1957 Atlantic
614 recordlabel: Atlantic 89995
chartposition: RandB #70, US Dance #23
writtenby: Amir Bayyan, Jerome Phillips, Melvin Odoms and Aaron Mathis
album: A Song For Everyone
Tomorrow's Edition In the Grooves 1982 Atlantic
615 recordlabel: Atlantic 89551
chartposition: RandB #27, US #107
writtenby: R.J. Rice (as The Wiz)
album: R.J.'s Latest Arrival [1985 album]
R.J.s Latest Arrival Swing Low 1985 Atlantic
616 recordlabel: Island 6235 (UK)
chartposition: UK #69
writtenby: B. Marley, Rondor
album: Burnin'
comments: [Reggae]
Bob Marley & the Wailers I Shot The Sheriff 1973 Island(UK)
617 recordlabel: Tamla 54171
chartposition: RandB #28, US #63
writtenby: Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson
album: Sophisticated Soul
comments: [Motown Sound]
The Marvelettes Destination Anywhere 1968 Tamla
618 recordlabel: Atlantic 0049 (UK)
chartposition: UK #71
writtenby: Fred Jenkins III, Isaac Phillips, Lashawn Daniels, Rodney Jerkins, Tracy Hale, Tye V Turman
album: Dr. Dolittle The Album/Soundtrack
Ray J That's Why I Lie 1998 Atlantic(UK)
619 recordlabel: Atlantic 13085
chartposition: RandB #23, US #87
writtenby: Donny Hathaway and Leroy Hutson
album: Everything Is Everything
Donny Hathaway The Ghetto 1970 Atlantic
620 recordlabel: Island 146
chartposition: RandB #32, US dance #15
weeksinr&bchart: 12
album: Crazy Cuts
Grandmixer D.St. Crazy Cuts 1984 Island
621 recordlabel: Various labels
chartposition: US AC #23
album: ATandT TEAM USA Soundtrack
Queen Latifah Champion 2008 Various labels
622 recordlabel: Atlantic 2339
chartposition: RandB #38, US #69
writtenby: Hattie Leeper and Rose Gaines
Mike Williams Lonely Soldier 1966 Atlantic
623 recordlabel: LaFace
chartposition: RandB #27, US #96
writtenby: Adonis Shropshire and Ciara Harris
album: Goodies
comments: [slow jam]
Ciara And I 2005 LaFace
624 recordlabel: Tamla 54030
writtenby: Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson
comments: [Motown Sound]
Singin' Sammy Ward Who's The Fool 1960 Tamla
625 recordlabel: Tamla Motown 617
chartposition: RandB #27, US #68
writtenby: Barrett Strong, Norman Whitfield and Rodger Penzabene
album: Ruff'n Ready / Greatest Hits (UK compilation)
comments: [Motown Sound]
Jimmy Ruffin Don't You Miss Me a Little Bit, Baby 1967 Tamla Motown
626 recordlabel: Atlantic 2648
chartposition: RandB #29, US #59
writtenby: Billy Roberts
album: Right On
Wilson Pickett Hey Joe 1969 Atlantic
627 recordlabel: Island 170 (UK)
chartposition: UK #70
album: Rebel Souls
comments: [reggae]
Aswad 54 46 Was My Number 1984 Island(UK)
628 recordlabel: Atlantic 89116
chartposition: RandB #23
writtenby: Carolyn Franklin
album: You're a Part of Me
comments: [ballad]
Jean Carn Ain't No Way 1988 Atlantic
629 recordlabel: Island (UK)
chartposition: UK #71
writtenby: Amy Winehouse and Salaam Remi
album: Frank
Amy Winehouse Stronger Than Me 2003 Island (UK)
630 recordlabel: Atlantic 2837
chartposition: R&B #30, US #71
writtenby: Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, Phil Spector
album: Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway
Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' 1971 Atlantic
631 recordlabel: Atlantic 2608
chartposition: RandB #27, US #92
writtenby: David Porter and Isaac Hayes
Sam & Dave Born Again 1969 Atlantic
632 recordlabel: Atlantic 3650
chartposition: RandB #23, US Dance #37
writtenby: Norman Durham and Woody Cunningham
album: Winners
Kleeer Winners 1980 Atlantic
633 recordlabel: Atlantic 2258
chartposition: RandB #29, US #71
writtenby: Carla Thomas and Steve Cropper
Carla Thomas A Woman's Love 1967 Atlantic
634 recordlabel: Tamla Motown 875
chartposition: RandB #40, UK #54
writtenby: Norman Whitfield
comments: [Motown Sound]
Edwin Starr You've Got My Soul on Fire 1973 Tamla Motown
635 recordlabel: Atlantic 2702
chartposition: RandB #23, US #94
writtenby: George Jackson, Mickey Buckins, Herman Jones, Larry Pierce and Robert Owens
album: The Best of Clarence Carter
comments: [southern soul]
Clarence Carter Take It Off Him and Put It on Me 1970 Atlantic
636 recordlabel: Solar 48010
chartposition: RandB #23
writtenby: Joey Gallo, Kevin Spencer and Wardell Potts Jr.
album: Still in Love
comments: [disco funk]
Carrie Lucas Show Me Where You're Coming From 1982 Solar
637 recordlabel: Relativity 1534
chartposition: RandB #74, US #73
weeksinr&bchart: 9
writtenby: Look At What I See
Frost featuring A.L.T. & O.G.Enius East Side Rendezvous 1995 Relativity
638 recordlabel: Atlantic 4011
chartposition: US Dance #16
writtenby: Francois L'Herbier, Michel Daigle, Gail Kerri, Gene Leone and Richie Rome
album: Voggue
comments: [disco dance]
Voggue Love Buzz 1982 Atlantic
639 recordlabel: Atlantic 1187
chartposition: US #72
writtenby: Edward Madden and Percy Wenrich
The Drifters Moonlight Bay 1958 Atlantic
640 recordlabel: Galaxy 718
chartposition: RandB #27, US #105
writtenby: Little Johnny Taylor
album: Little Johnny Taylor
Little Johnny Taylor You'll Need Another Favor 1963 Galaxy
641 recordlabel: Atlantic 2116
chartposition: RandB #24
writtenby: Glenn Jones and Ray Watkins (as
album: Here I Am
Glenn Jones Round and Round 1994 Atlantic
642 recordlabel: LaFace 26010
chartposition: RandB #41, US #74
writtenby: André 3000, Big Boi and Organized Noize
album: Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik
comments: [hip hop]
OutKast Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik 1994 LaFace
643 recordlabel: Tamla 54290
chartposition: RandB #24
writtenby: Garry Glenn
album: Slick
comments: [Motown Sound]
Eddie Kendricks Intimate Friends 1978 Tamla
644 recordlabel: Atlantic 7610
chartposition: RandB #24
weeksinr&bchart: 12
writtenby: Jim Seals and Dash Crofts
album: Naked (To The World)
Nicki Richards Summer Breeze 1991 Atlantic
645 recordlabel: Tamla 54270
chartposition: RandB #24
writtenby: Michael Holden and Theodore Life
album: He's a Friend
comments: [Motown Sound]
Eddie Kendricks Get It While It's Hot 1976 Tamla
646 recordlabel: Glades 1742
chartposition: RandB #30, US #104
writtenby: Harry Casey (as Harry Wayne Casey) and Richard Finch
album: It Ain't Where You Been / Sweet Vibrations - The Best Of
Latimore I Get Lifted 1977 Glades
647 recordlabel: Solar 69809
chartposition: RandB #32, US #110, UK #81
writtenby: Grady Wilkins and Percy Scott
album: Love for Love
comments: [love ballad]
The Whispers This Time 1983 Solar
648 recordlabel: Solar 70005
chartposition: RandB #24
writtenby: Mark Brown
album: Power
Lakeside Relationship 1987 Solar
649 recordlabel: Atlantic 3303
chartposition: RandB #24
writtenby: Charles Simmons (as Charles B. Simmons) and Joe Jefferson (as Joseph B. Jefferson)
album: Jealousy
Major Harris I Got Over Love 1976 Atlantic
650 recordlabel: Atlantic 7 89926
chartposition: US dance #16
writtenby: Eugene Curry
comments: [disco dance]
Lace Can't Play Around 1982 Atlantic
651 recordlabel: Roc A Fella 568842
chartposition: RandB #28, US #86
weeksinr&bchart: 20
writtenby: Dinky Bingham, Rell, Jay Z, S. Taylor and B. Nicholas
Rell featuring Jay-Z Love For Free 1998 Roc A Fella
652 recordlabel: Atlantic 2143
chartposition: US #73, US AC #19
writtenby: Mr. Acker Bilk (as Acker Bilk) and Robert Mellin
album: Up on the Roof: The Best of the Drifters
The Drifters Stranger On The Shore 1962 Atlantic
653 recordlabel: Atlantic 2191
chartposition: US #71
writtenby: Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller and Van McCoy
album: Under The Boardwalk / Our Biggest Hits
comments: B Side To If You Don't Come Back
The Drifters Rat Race 1963 Atlantic
654 recordlabel: Atlantic 2001
chartposition: RandB #24
writtenby: Berry Gordy and Billy Davis [Roquel Davis] (as Tyran Carlo)
album: Blues Ballads
LaVern Baker It's So Fine 1958 Atlantic
655 recordlabel: Atlantic 2127
chartposition: Cashbox R&B #45, US #72
writtenby: Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman
The Drifters Room Full of Tears 1961 Atlantic
656 recordlabel: Ariola 197
chartposition: US dance #24
writtenby: Mike Piccirillo and Gary Goetzman
Deborah Washington Rock It 1979 Ariola
657 recordlabel: Atlantic 3375
chartposition: RandB #28, US #101
writtenby: Ellwood Henderson (as Ellwood Henderson Jr.)
album: E Man Groovin'
The Jimmy Castor Bunch Space Age 1977 Atlantic
658 recordlabel: Casablanca 872
chartposition: RandB #24, US #58
writtenby: Pete Bellotte, Giorgio Moroder and Donna Summer
album: Four Seasons of Love
Donna Summer Spring Affair 1976 Casablanca
659 recordlabel: Atlantic 86094
chartposition: RandB #24
writtenby: Thomas McElroy and Denzil Foster
album: Living in Black Paradise
Samuelle Black Paradise 1991 Atlantic
660 recordlabel: Casablanca 817
chartposition: RandB #24
writtenby: Leonard Perry, Katie Davis and Mallory Cowart
album: One For The Road
Greg Perry Come On Down (Get Your Head Out of the Clouds) 1975 Casablanca
661 recordlabel: Mala 549
chartposition: RandB #24
writtenby: Rondalis Tandy
The Van Dykes You Need Confidence 1967 Mala
662 recordlabel: Atlantic 19257
chartposition: US dance #16
writtenby: Bruce Ley, Willi Morrison
album: Good to Me
comments: [disco dance] [album cut]
THP Orchestra Good to Me 1979 Atlantic
663 recordlabel: Island 565 (UK)
chartposition: RandB #72
album: The Quiet Revolution
comments: [hip hop, jazz fusion]
Ronny Jordan Under Your Spell 1993 Island(UK)
664 recordlabel: Island 961
chartposition: US Dance #16
writtenby: David Was and Don Was
album: Was (Not Was)
comments: [disco funk]
Was (Not Was) Out Come the Freaks 1981 Island
665 recordlabel: Island
chartposition: RandB #24, US #79
writtenby: Guy Roche, Nokio and Philip Weatherspoon
album: Enter the Dru
comments: [slow jam]
Dru Hill Beauty 1999 Island
666 recordlabel: Atlantic 3757
chartposition: RandB #25
writtenby: Michael Zager
album: Love Trippin'
The Spinners Now That You're Mine Again 1980 Atlantic
667 recordlabel: Class 305
chartposition: RandB #25
writtenby: Clifford Scott and Jeanne Vikki
comments: [instrumental]
Googie Rene Combo Flapjacks (Part I) 1963 Class
668 recordlabel: LaFace 24003
chartposition: RandB #25
writtenby: L.A. Reid, Babyface, Daryl Simmons and Jermaine Jackson
album: You Said
Jermaine Jackson You Said, You Said 1991 LaFace
669 recordlabel: Atlantic 2818
chartposition: RandB #25, US #84
writtenby: George Jackson
Clarence Carter Slipped, Tripped and Fell in Love 1971 Atlantic
670 recordlabel: Mala 539
chartposition: RandB #25
writtenby: Joe Scott
The Van Dykes Never Let Me Go 1966 Mala
671 recordlabel: Atlantic 3546
chartposition: RandB #25
writtenby: Thom Bell and Casey James
The Spinners Are You Ready for Love 1979 Atlantic
672 recordlabel: Atlantic 89892
chartposition: RandB #72, US Dance #25
writtenby: Emilio Innocenti and John Robie
comments: [electronic disco]
Quadrant Six Body Mechanic 1983 Atlantic
673 recordlabel: Atlantic 74167
chartposition: RandB #34, US #75
writtenby: Leroy Lewis
comments: [instrumental]
The T.S.U. Toronadoes Getting the Corners 1969 Atlantic
674 recordlabel: Calla 143
chartposition: RandB #25
writtenby: Dorian Burton, Paul Kelly and Clyde Otis
album: World, Here Comes Jean Wells / Dave Godin's Deep Soul Treasures Vol.1
comments: [deep soul]
Jean Wells Have a Little Mercy 1967 Calla
675 recordlabel: Roc A Fella 572809
chartposition: RandB #29, US #82
writtenby: Jay Z , R. Kelly & Rockwilder (as Dana Stinson)
album: The Dynasty: Roc La Familia
comments: [hip hop]
Jay-Z featuring R. Kelly Guilty Until Proven Innocent 2001 Roc A Fella
676 recordlabel: Atlantic 7374
chartposition: RandB #28, US #111
writtenby: Eddie Ferrell
album: Intro
Intro Love Thang!!! 1993 Atlantic
677 recordlabel: Roc A Fella 572761
chartposition: RandB #29, US #86
weeksinr&bchart: 20
writtenby: Jay Z, Beanie Sigel, Memphis Bleek and Ricardo Tho
album: The Dynasty: Roc La Familia
comments: [hip hop]
Jay-Z, Beanie Sigel And Memphis Bleek Change the Game 2001 Roc A Fella
678 recordlabel: Atlantic 2248
chartposition: RandB #25. US #90
writtenby: Kenny Greene
album: New Life
Intro Funny How Time Flies 1995 Atlantic
679 recordlabel: Island 9870
chartposition: RandB #25, US AC #30
writtenby: David Pomeranz and Richard Marx
album: Durell Coleman
comments: [new jack swing]
Durell Coleman Somebody Took My Love 1985 Island
680 recordlabel: Island 5888441,110(UK)
chartposition: UK #77
writtenby: Bob Marley and Rita Marley
comments: [reggae]
Bob Marley & the Wailers I Know a Place 2001 Island ,(UK)
681 recordlabel: Atlantic 3270
chartposition: RandB #25
writtenby: Ellwood Henderson
album: Butt of Course
The Jimmy Castor Bunch Potential 1975 Atlantic
682 recordlabel: Relativity 1795
chartposition: RandB #29, US #84
weeksinr&bchart: 20
writtenby: Psycho Les, JuJu and Fernando Arbex
album: A Musical Massacre
The Beatnuts featuring Yellaklaw Watch Out Now 1999 Relativity
683 recordlabel: Atlantic 89715
chartposition: RandB #25
writtenby: Steve Arrington, Buddy Hankerson, Charles Carter and Roger Parker
album: Positive Power
comments: [disco funk]
Steve Arrington Hump to the Bump 1984 Atlantic
684 recordlabel: Atlantic 2851
chartposition: RandB #38, US #76, US AC #15
writtenby: Gerry Goffin and Carole King
album: Quiet Fire
Roberta Flack Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow 1972 Atlantic
685 recordlabel: Atlantic 881
chartposition: RandB #25
writtenby: R.J. Rice (as The Wiz), DeDe Leitta and Robin Marie
album: R.J.'s Latest Arrival [1985 album]
comments: [ballad]
R.J.s Latest Arrival Baby I'm Sorry 1985 Atlantic
686 recordlabel: Mala 530
chartposition: RandB #28, US #109
writtenby: Rondalis Tandy
The Van Dykes I've Got to Go On without You 1966 Mala
687 recordlabel: Relativity 1546
chartposition: RandB #44, US #76
weeksinr&bchart: 13
Fat Joe featuring Raekwon, Big Punisher & Armageddon Envy -- Firewater 1996 Relativity
688 recordlabel: Class 1517
chartposition: RandB #35, US #77
writtenby: Joan Sampson
comments: [instrumental]
Googie Rene Combo Smokey Joe's La La 1966 Class
689 recordlabel: LaFace
chartposition: RandB #30, US #77
writtenby: R. Wade, P. Brown, R. Murray, D. Robbins, C. Calloway, C. Gaskill and I. Mills, André 3000,Big Boi
album: Idlewild
comments: [hip hop]
OutKast Mighty O 2006 LaFace
690 recordlabel: Atlantic 2529
chartposition: RandB #30, US #74
writtenby: Barry Gibb and Robin Gibb
The Sweet Inspirations To Love Somebody 1968 Atlantic
691 recordlabel: Atlantic 2292
chartposition: Cashbox R&B #29, US #91
writtenby: Mort Shuman and Kenny Lynch
The Drifters Follow Me 1965 Atlantic
692 recordlabel: Atlantic 3427
chartposition: RandB #25
writtenby: Prince Phillip Mitchell (as Phillip Mitchell)
album: Benny and Us
Ben E. King & Average White Band A Star in the Ghetto 1977 Atlantic
693 recordlabel: Calla 168
chartposition: RandB #25
writtenby: Charles Hodges
comments: [southern soul]
Charles Hodges Slip Around 1970 Calla
694 recordlabel: Solar 4956
chartposition: RandB #25
writtenby: Babyface (as Kenny Edmonds)
album: Street Beat
The Deele Just My Luck 1984 Solar
695 recordlabel: Chocolate City 3227
chartposition: RandB #25
writtenby: Larry Blackmon, Tommy Campbell and Anthony Lockett
album: Knights of the Sound Table
comments: [funk]
Cameo I Like It 1981 Chocolate City
696 recordlabel: Tamla 54099
chartposition: US #60
writtenby: Ed Cobb
comments: [Motown Sound]
Brenda Holloway I'll Always Love You 1964 Tamla
697 recordlabel: Atlanta Artists 888 917
chartposition: RandB #25
writtenby: Gaylord Parsons and James Duffie
album: Big Money
Ca$hflow That's the Ticket 1988 Atlanta Artists
698 recordlabel: Tamla 1735
chartposition: RandB #33, US #106, UK #90
writtenby: Smokey Robinson
album: Essar
comments: [Motown Sound]
Smokey Robinson And I Don't Love You 1984 Tamla
699 recordlabel: Tamla Motown 767(UK)
chartposition: UK #51
writtenby: James Dean and William Weatherspoon
album: The Groove Governor / Greatest Hits (UK compilation)
comments: [Motown Sound]
Jimmy Ruffin Let's Say Goodbye Tomorrow 1971 Tamla Motown (UK)
700 recordlabel: Atlantic 2414
chartposition: RandB #35, US #40
writtenby: Vera Matson, Elvis Presley, George R. Poulton (uncredited) and Ken Darby (uncredited)
album: Warm and Tender Soul
Percy Sledge Love Me Tender 1967 Atlantic

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