There’s something about soul music that just makes people feel alive. Whether it’s the introspective lyrics of James Brown or the funky beats of Sly and the Family Stone, soul music has a way of stirring up emotions in listeners that is hard to resist. So when we asked our readers which soul weavers they think are the best, we knew there would be a lot of disagreement. But after polling over 1,000 readers, we’ve come up with 15 soulful singers who are sure to make your heart race and your feet stomp on the ground.

  1. Tedschi Trucks Band – “I Can’t Quit You Baby”
  2. The Isley Brothers – “I Can’t Quit You Baby” 3) The Staple Singers – “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” 4) Curtis Mayfield – “I Can’t Quit You Baby” 5) Willie Dixon – “The Weight” 6) Joe Bonamassa – “You Are My Sunshine” 7) Stevie Wonder – “I Just Called To Say I Love You” 8) Marvin Gaye & Diana Ross – “What’s Going On?” 9) Curtis Mayfield & The Soul Searchers – “All That I Need” 10) The Temptations – “Can’t Stop The Feeling!” 11) Whitney Houston & The Supremes – “I Will Always Love You (But I’m Not In Love With You)” 12) Earth Wind And Fire - “(You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman)” 13] Diana Ross & The Supremes - “(You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman)” 14] Smokey Robinson - “#1 Ladies (In My Opinion)” 15] Tedschi Trucks Band - “#1 Ladies (In My Opinion)”