Soul Mate

Bobby Taylor - Taylor Made Soul

Upon the Jackson 5's signing to Motown in March 1969, Taylor would become the group's first producer, recording them on a number of soul covers, including their famous rendition of The Miracles' "Who's Lovin' You". Berry Gordy would later move the group to California and take personal control of their sound; although Taylor would briefly join the Jacksons in California, he did not receive credit for working on the group's early singles such as "I Want You Back" and "ABC". As a solo artist, Taylor was shifted to Motown's V.I.P. label and continued as a solo artist. Although his "Oh, I've Been Blessed" later attained a cult status, it and Taylor's other solo singles failed to sell well. By 1971, Taylor had departed Motown, and recorded sporadically into the mid-1970s. Taylor later successfully sued Motown for a substantial amount of money.

1 Out in the Country

2 Oh, I've Been Bless'd

3 How Long Has That Evening Train Been Gone

4 My Girl Has Gone

5 Aleanore Rigby

6 I Just Can't Carry On

7 I Need to Belong to Someone

8 Don't Be Afraid

9 One Too Many Heartaches

10 It Should Have Been Me Loving Her

11 Little Miss Sweetness

Taylor Made Soul