Artist: Edwin Starr
Genre: Soul
Edwin Starr was an American soul singer born in 1942, best known for his powerful protest song 'War,' which topped charts in 1970 and became an anti-Vietnam War anthem. Starr's powerful voice and energetic delivery made him successful in both soul and Northern Soul scenes. He recorded for Motown and other labels, scoring hits including 'Twenty-Five Miles' and 'Stop the War Now.' Starr's music combined soul vocals with funk rhythms and socially conscious lyrics. He achieved particular success in the UK, where he relocated in the 1970s and maintained popularity on the Northern Soul circuit. Starr passed away in 2003. He represented soul music's socially conscious wing, demonstrating that soul could address political issues powerfully. 'War' remains one of the most powerful protest songs in popular music, and Starr's contribution to soul music is celebrated particularly in the UK.
Edwin Starr vinyl records (14)
EDWIN STARR Stop The War Now (1971 UK 7 solid centre vinyl single also including Gonna Keep On Tryin Till I Win Your Love Tamla Motown company die-cut paper sleeve TMG764) Track Listing: 1. Stop The War Now 2. Gonna Keep On Tryin Till I Win Your Love
£9.00 used
EDWIN STARR Smooth (1983 UK 12 vinyl single also featuring the Instrumental version die-cut title sleeve. The vinyl appears in near as new condition CABL124)
£9.00 used
EDWIN STARR Marvin [From A Friend To A Friend] (1984 UK 12 vinyl single featuring his tribute to the late Marvin Gaye also includes Happy Song and Marvin Instrumental housed in the original Marvin picture sleeve with the lyrics printed on the reverse MKHAN12) Track Listing: 1. Marvin (Edit) 2. Happy Song
£17.00 used
EDWIN STARR Grapevine (1986 UK 7 vinyl single includes I Need Your Love picture sleeve HIPPO107)
£7.99 used