James "Jim" Reese Europe was born in Mobile, Alabama to Henry and Laura Europe. His family including his older sisters (Minnie and Ida) and older brother (John) moved to Washington, D.C. when he was 10 years old. He moved to New York in 1904.
"California Soul" is a pop-soul tune written by Ashford & Simpson, issued originally as the B-side of The Messengers' single, "Window Shopping" in 1967 under the Motown group of labels. It was then issued as a single by American pop quintet The 5th Dimension in late 1968, and also covered by Motown vocal duo Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, and Marlena Shaw the next year. It was Marvin's and Tammi's last single together when released in early 1970.
Both the 5th Dimension's version and the Gaye/Terrell version were modest charted hits. The 5th Dimension's performed better, reaching number twenty-five on the pop singles chart. Marvin and Tammi's cover was the B-side of The Onion Song. The duo's version of "California Soul" reached number fifty-six pop but never charted on the US R&B chart. The duet was released after Terrell's death from a brain tumor in March 1970.
California Soul is an album by the Gerald Wilson Orchestra recorded in 1968 and released on the Pacific Jazz label.
Reception
AllMusic rated the album with 2 stars; in his review, Scott Yanow noted: "Gerald Wilson's next to last Pacific Jazz release is one of his weakest due in large part to the commercial material".
Track listing
All compositions by Gerald Wilson except as indicated
"Down Here on the Ground" (Gale Garnett, Lalo Schifrin) - 4:45
"El Presidente" - 4:10
Recorded at Liberty Studios in Hollywood, CA on August 7, 1968 (tracks 3 & 9), August 16, 1968 (tracks 1, 4 & 7) and September 2, 1968 (tracks 2, 5, 6 & 8).
California is a place name used by three North American states: in the United States by the state of California, and in Mexico by the states of Baja California and Baja California Sur. Collectively, these three areas constitute the region formerly referred to as Las Californias. The name California is shared by many other places in other parts of the world whose names derive from the original. The name "California" was applied to the territory now known as the state of California by one or more Spanish explorers in the 16th century and was probably a reference to a mythical land described in a popular novel of the time: Las Sergas de Esplandián. Several other origins have been suggested for the word "California", including Spanish, Latin, South Asian, and Aboriginal American origins. All of these are disputed.
California originally referred to the entire region composed of the Baja California peninsula now known as Mexican Baja California and Baja California Sur, and upper mainland now known as the U.S. states of California and parts of Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and Wyoming. After Mexico's independence from Spain, the upper territory became the Alta California province. In even earlier times, the boundaries of the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean coastlines were only partially explored and California was shown on early maps as an island. The Sea of Cortez is also known as the Gulf of California.
(1969) (First release by The Messengers - September 7, 1967)
Like a sound you hear
That lingers in your ear
But you can't forget
From sundown to sunset
It's all in the air
You hear it everywhere
No matter what you do
It's gonna grab a hold on you
California soul, California soul
They say the sun comes up every morning
And if you listen carefully
The winds that ride on the high time
Whistle a melody
And so the people started to sing
And that's how the surf gave birth untold
California soul, California soul
When you hear the beat
You wanna pat your feet
And you've got to move
Cause it's really such a groove
Puts a brand new kind of thinking in your mind
And you can't go wrong
Cause you're groovin' all day long
California soul, California soul
They had the melody and the beat
But it sti...
published: 04 Dec 2013
California Soul
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California Soul · Marlena Shaw
The Spice Of Life
℗ 1969 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1969-01-01
Producer: Charles Stepney
Producer: Richard Evans
Associated Performer, Vocals: Marlena Shaw
Composer Lyricist: Valerie Simpson
Composer Lyricist: Nickolas Ashford
Auto-generated by YouTube.
published: 07 Dec 2018
Marlena Shaw - California Soul (1969) (Lincoln Lawyer Remix)
published: 06 Oct 2014
California Soul
This joint was in serious need of some proper footage. Wattstax gets a make-over from Marlena Shaw. Remix courtesy of Diplo. Enjoy... jf
published: 27 Jan 2011
CALIFORNIA SOUL | A Film by Tatsuo Takei
This video is all about the best of California soul surfing over the last two years.
Most of the footage can be seen in the NobodySurf Originals series that I made for them. This is a unique collaboration with Jitzuwa Finder, who makes custom soundtracks for NobodySurf Originals. Also, I added footage that never made it to the series to come up with something new and exciting.
Aloha and Mahalo
Tatsuo Takei
🛒 Photo print tee to celebrate the 1st anniversary, now available worldwide.
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published: 02 Aug 2020
Marlena Shaw California Soul Official Music Video 1080p Upscale HD Remastered
Great video of Los Angeles in the very early 1970s show clips of trhe Staple Sisters travelling in a Limo to the Wattstax benefit Concert on August 20, 1972 at the Los Angeles Memorial Collesium. Also general views of street life of that era and location. Sound track provided by a supurb rendition of California Soul by Marlena Shaw.
published: 20 May 2023
California Soul (Diplo Remix)
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California Soul (Diplo Remix) · Marlena Shaw
Verve Remixed 4
℗ 2008 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 2008-01-01
Producer: Charles Stepney
Producer: Richard Evans
Studio Personnel, Remixer: Diplo
Composer Lyricist: Valerie Simpson
Composer Lyricist: Nickolas Ashford
Auto-generated by YouTube.
published: 28 Jul 2018
SMILE EMPTY SOUL : California band @ The Fabulous 40 Watt 2/12/24
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'California Soul' - Jazz Dynamos In Concert - Live in London
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(1969) (First release by The Messengers - September 7, 1967)
Like a sound you hear
That lingers in your ear
But you can't forget
From sundown to sunset
It's a...
(1969) (First release by The Messengers - September 7, 1967)
Like a sound you hear
That lingers in your ear
But you can't forget
From sundown to sunset
It's all in the air
You hear it everywhere
No matter what you do
It's gonna grab a hold on you
California soul, California soul
They say the sun comes up every morning
And if you listen carefully
The winds that ride on the high time
Whistle a melody
And so the people started to sing
And that's how the surf gave birth untold
California soul, California soul
When you hear the beat
You wanna pat your feet
And you've got to move
Cause it's really such a groove
Puts a brand new kind of thinking in your mind
And you can't go wrong
Cause you're groovin' all day long
California soul, California soul
They had the melody and the beat
But it still didn't seem complete
Until they saw two lovers kissin'
They knew just what was missin'
So happy they were rockin' and reelin'
Because they added that lovin' feeling
To California soul, California soul
California soul
(1969) (First release by The Messengers - September 7, 1967)
Like a sound you hear
That lingers in your ear
But you can't forget
From sundown to sunset
It's all in the air
You hear it everywhere
No matter what you do
It's gonna grab a hold on you
California soul, California soul
They say the sun comes up every morning
And if you listen carefully
The winds that ride on the high time
Whistle a melody
And so the people started to sing
And that's how the surf gave birth untold
California soul, California soul
When you hear the beat
You wanna pat your feet
And you've got to move
Cause it's really such a groove
Puts a brand new kind of thinking in your mind
And you can't go wrong
Cause you're groovin' all day long
California soul, California soul
They had the melody and the beat
But it still didn't seem complete
Until they saw two lovers kissin'
They knew just what was missin'
So happy they were rockin' and reelin'
Because they added that lovin' feeling
To California soul, California soul
California soul
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California Soul · Marlena Shaw
The Spice Of Life
℗ 1969 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1969-01-01
Producer:...
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
California Soul · Marlena Shaw
The Spice Of Life
℗ 1969 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1969-01-01
Producer: Charles Stepney
Producer: Richard Evans
Associated Performer, Vocals: Marlena Shaw
Composer Lyricist: Valerie Simpson
Composer Lyricist: Nickolas Ashford
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
California Soul · Marlena Shaw
The Spice Of Life
℗ 1969 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1969-01-01
Producer: Charles Stepney
Producer: Richard Evans
Associated Performer, Vocals: Marlena Shaw
Composer Lyricist: Valerie Simpson
Composer Lyricist: Nickolas Ashford
Auto-generated by YouTube.
This video is all about the best of California soul surfing over the last two years.
Most of the footage can be seen in the NobodySurf Originals series that I m...
Great video of Los Angeles in the very early 1970s show clips of trhe Staple Sisters travelling in a Limo to the Wattstax benefit Concert on August 20, 1972 at ...
Great video of Los Angeles in the very early 1970s show clips of trhe Staple Sisters travelling in a Limo to the Wattstax benefit Concert on August 20, 1972 at the Los Angeles Memorial Collesium. Also general views of street life of that era and location. Sound track provided by a supurb rendition of California Soul by Marlena Shaw.
Great video of Los Angeles in the very early 1970s show clips of trhe Staple Sisters travelling in a Limo to the Wattstax benefit Concert on August 20, 1972 at the Los Angeles Memorial Collesium. Also general views of street life of that era and location. Sound track provided by a supurb rendition of California Soul by Marlena Shaw.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
California Soul (Diplo Remix) · Marlena Shaw
Verve Remixed 4
℗ 2008 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Rec...
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
California Soul (Diplo Remix) · Marlena Shaw
Verve Remixed 4
℗ 2008 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 2008-01-01
Producer: Charles Stepney
Producer: Richard Evans
Studio Personnel, Remixer: Diplo
Composer Lyricist: Valerie Simpson
Composer Lyricist: Nickolas Ashford
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
California Soul (Diplo Remix) · Marlena Shaw
Verve Remixed 4
℗ 2008 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 2008-01-01
Producer: Charles Stepney
Producer: Richard Evans
Studio Personnel, Remixer: Diplo
Composer Lyricist: Valerie Simpson
Composer Lyricist: Nickolas Ashford
Auto-generated by YouTube.
SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC !!! EMBRACE THE ENERGY !!!
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Filmed & edited by Gregory Frederick
www.X - AthensGALiveMu1
www.facebook.com/athensgalive...
SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC !!! EMBRACE THE ENERGY !!!
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Filmed & edited by Gregory Frederick
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SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC !!! EMBRACE THE ENERGY !!!
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Buy our CD...
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(1969) (First release by The Messengers - September 7, 1967)
Like a sound you hear
That lingers in your ear
But you can't forget
From sundown to sunset
It's all in the air
You hear it everywhere
No matter what you do
It's gonna grab a hold on you
California soul, California soul
They say the sun comes up every morning
And if you listen carefully
The winds that ride on the high time
Whistle a melody
And so the people started to sing
And that's how the surf gave birth untold
California soul, California soul
When you hear the beat
You wanna pat your feet
And you've got to move
Cause it's really such a groove
Puts a brand new kind of thinking in your mind
And you can't go wrong
Cause you're groovin' all day long
California soul, California soul
They had the melody and the beat
But it still didn't seem complete
Until they saw two lovers kissin'
They knew just what was missin'
So happy they were rockin' and reelin'
Because they added that lovin' feeling
To California soul, California soul
California soul
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
California Soul · Marlena Shaw
The Spice Of Life
℗ 1969 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1969-01-01
Producer: Charles Stepney
Producer: Richard Evans
Associated Performer, Vocals: Marlena Shaw
Composer Lyricist: Valerie Simpson
Composer Lyricist: Nickolas Ashford
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Great video of Los Angeles in the very early 1970s show clips of trhe Staple Sisters travelling in a Limo to the Wattstax benefit Concert on August 20, 1972 at the Los Angeles Memorial Collesium. Also general views of street life of that era and location. Sound track provided by a supurb rendition of California Soul by Marlena Shaw.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
California Soul (Diplo Remix) · Marlena Shaw
Verve Remixed 4
℗ 2008 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 2008-01-01
Producer: Charles Stepney
Producer: Richard Evans
Studio Personnel, Remixer: Diplo
Composer Lyricist: Valerie Simpson
Composer Lyricist: Nickolas Ashford
Auto-generated by YouTube.
SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC !!! EMBRACE THE ENERGY !!!
(Athens GA Live Music)
Filmed & edited by Gregory Frederick
www.X - AthensGALiveMu1
www.facebook.com/athensgalivemusic
www.instagram.com/athensgalivemusic
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James "Jim" Reese Europe was born in Mobile, Alabama to Henry and Laura Europe. His family including his older sisters (Minnie and Ida) and older brother (John) moved to Washington, D.C. when he was 10 years old. He moved to New York in 1904.
Like a sound you hear That lingers in your ear But you can't forget From sundown to sunset It's all in the air You hear it everywhere No matter what you do It's gonna grab a hold on you California soul, California soul They say the sun comes up every morning And if you listen oh so carefully The winds that ride on the high time Whistle in melody And so the people started to sing And that's how the surf gave birth untold To California soul, California soul When you hear the beat You wanna pat your feet And you've got to move cause It's really such a groove Puts a brand new kind of thinkin' in your mind And you can't go wrong Cause you're groovin' all day long California soul, California soul They had the melody and the beat But it still didn't seem complete Until they saw two lovers kissin They knew just what was missin So happy they were rockin and reelin Because that added that lovin feeling To California soul, California soul Like a sound you hear