Memphis soul is stylish, funky, uptown soul music that is not as hard edged as Southern soul. It is a shimmering, sultry style produced in the 1960s and 1970s at Stax and Hi Records in Memphis, Tennessee, featuring melodic unison horn lines, organ, bass, and a driving beat on the drums. Many of the songs in this style were performed by vocalists backed by the house bands for Stax and Hi Records. The Memphis soul sound was similar to the related Motown Sound from Detroit Michigan. After the rise of disco in the late 1970s, Memphis soul declined somewhat in popularity.
Cool retro feeling funk soul track - perfect for a movie like Shaft with a 70s vibe. Starts with a funky organ riff. KC and the Sunshine Band boogie meets cool modern jazz. Uptempo, fun, youthful, swagger and attitude abundant. Funky horns. Feels like driving in a Cadillac. by Martin Ahm, Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Cool intro with horns and wah wah guitar leading to a 70's funk track. A mix between Herbie Hancock and David Holmes – perfect for “feeling cool” or an Oceans 11 movie. Innercity funky, blaxploitation, urban mafia, mob. Sneaky tricky Vegas, high stakes, movers and shakers. by Martin Ahm, Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Combine some Memphis, Motown, and some James Brown and you get Soul Stew. 1960's instrumental soul with a strong backbeat from the drums with bass, organ, guitars, and horn section. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Kill Bill meets Good Bad and the Ugly in a wild western with Starsky and Hutch and all the best TV cop movies thrown in. Hot, Fast and Furious - it's got everything to really get pulses going. Really Grooves with the jazz and big band sound. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Soulful instrumental with a gut bucket groove that won't quit. This down home track has great beats for a super corporate video, indie film, radio/TV advert, and In Store Play, Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Old school r&b with soul and strut. Give this crystalline track a home in a production that matters. Perfect for In Store Play.. Male Vocals, RnB, Memphis Soul
Sultry Blusey and HOT! This is one of the most famous of all traditional blues songs telling the story of an unfaithful lover. Sweet plaintive Female vocal duet with tenor sax backed by soulful organ, piano drums and bass ensemble for your TV, Film, documentary and blues night club party vibe. Female Vocals, RnB, Chicago Soul
Back to Memphis in the 1960s with the sound of Stax Records. Bands like the Bar-Kays, and Booker T. and the MG’s. This instrumental track features drums, bass, piano, B3 organ, Electric Guitars, and horn section. A feel-good upbeat song. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Some slow, bluesy, Memphis Soul, with a touch of Gospel. The Bar-Kays, Booker T, and Otis Redding. This instrumental track features drums, bass, piano, B3 organ, electric guitars, and horn section. No melody so a great track for voice-over, or background. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
A tight, funky, and fun instrumental track with a mixture of some 1960s Memphis, and Muscle Shoals. Features drums, bass, Rhodes electric piano, B3 organ, electric guitars and horn section. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Lounge type smokey jazz, R&B flavored track, tempo and intensity picks up after a fairly mellow beginning. Instruements added at various stages in the first part of the track, emotionally intense and adventurous, slightly funky. Smokey 90's Sade style pop track, Deep Reflections, by Peter Pearson, Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
A combination of Memphis, Muscle Shoals, and a little Motown. This instrumental track has a retro 60s vibe and sound to it featuring drums, bass, electric guitars, B3 organ and horn section. Very funky and fun. Would fit in well with film, docs, or anything needing that hip and cool sound. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
A soulful, funky instrumental track inspired by the 60s sounds of Memphis and Motown. It features drums, bass, electric piano, electric guitars, and horn section. Very cool and laid-back with a tight back beat. Great track for any project needing that retro sound. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
This track is in the style of the great R & B hit from the 60's "Green Onions" by Booker T and the MG's. Features Organ, Guitar, Bass, and Drums. Good solid groove tempo with all of the familiar sounds. If you are looking for cool, check this one out. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
A soulful, bluesy, gospel-like slow instrumental music bed. Has a bit of the Memphis Soul sound to it with drums, bass, piano, Hammond organ, and electric guitars. Great for underscoring a romantic scene, documentary, or homecoming. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Some good time 60s Memphis-style soul music. This instrumental track features drums, bass, B3 organ electric guitars, and horn section. It’s mid-tempo, upbeat and funky. Great track for commercials, or any period piece from that time. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
A Memphis Soul 60s instrumental track. It’s a combination of “Midnight Hour, and “Mustang Sally” with a funky back beat. It features drums, bass, guitars, organ, and horn section. Great for anything needing that soul sound-alike sound. Commercials, documentaries, film. Its Stax Records at its best! Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Collection of sounds that can mix good with the great scene in a film. It can set the mood, and set the standard for any project. Seamlessly intertwines musicianship with groove. Solid soul groove straight from Motown, Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
A serving of some Memphis blues and soul music. This instrumental track features drums, bass, B3 organ, electric guitars, and horn section for that authentic sound coming out of Stax Records in the 1960s. Slow and funky with a strong backbeat. Great for source music, or docs. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
This track was inspired by the "Memphis Soul" sound from Stax Records the 60's. Think The Bar-Kays, Sam & Dave, Midnight Hour, Wilson Pickett. Otis Redding, etc. Features Horn Section, Electric Guitars, Organ, Electric Bass and Drums. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Strut on over to Soultown with this track that will have you hands clapping and toes tapping! A strong Motown 2 & 4 backbeat, combined with Memphis horns and a little New Orleans thrown in. The combination makes for a fun, funky tune. Features Drums, Bass, Piano, Organ, Guitars and horn section. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
A beautiful day on the banks of the Mississippi River in Memphis, with the sound of some great upbeat soul music in the background. This instrumental music bed has all the elements tasty guitar chords and fills, Hammond organ, solid drum beat, bass and a horn section of Trumpet. Sax, and Trombone. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
A slow half-time shuffle with a steady backbeat, this instrumental track has a touch of New Orleans, Memphis, and Gospel. It features Drums, Bass, Piano, Hammond Organ, Guitar, and horn section made up of Trumpets, Saxes, and Trombone. It has an upbeat tone, while still remaining powerful in sound. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
A slow Memphis-Soul instrumental track. It features drums, bass, piano, B3 organ. Electric guitars, and horn section. Has that classic 12/8 blues tempo, and sound to it. Could be used as theme music, background music, or source music for documentaries, film, and video. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Serving up a heaping bunch of 1960s Memphis Soul. This funky instrumental track features drums, bass, clavinet, B3 organ, and horn section. Very upbeat and cool-retro sounding. Track would work for commercials, docs, or anything needing that fun, funky sound. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Bringing back the funky, soulful sounds that came out of Memphis and Muscle Shoals back in the 1960s. This instrumental track features drums, bass, organ, guitars, and horn section. Very upbeat and cool. Great for anything needing that rhythmic, retro sound. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
A slow, and soulful instrumental track with the sounds of many songs from the 60s from Memphis and Muscle Shoals. It features drums, bass, piano, B3 organ, electric guitars and horns. Great track for use in documentaries, or films about that era. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
A taste of some slow Memphis-style soul music 60s style. This instrumental track features drums, bass, piano, organ, guitars, and horn section. A bit of a gospel feel to it as well. Great track for theme music for film about the area, as well as background source music. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
A mid-tempo, soulful, Memphis style, retro R&B instrumental track. It features drums, bass, B3 organ, electric guitars and horn section on the melody. Think Bar-B-Que, Beale Street, and the sounds around. Great source music track, or background for scenes of the area, and people. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
A slow 12/8 feel, 60s Memphis Soul instrumental track with the classic retro sound. It features drums, bass, piano, B3 organ, electric guitars, and a soulful horn section on the melody. Would fit in a background music for any show or documentary about that period, as well as source music. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Some 60s-style Memphis soul music. This instrumental track features drums, bass, electric guitars, piano, B3 organ, and horn section. A slow piece with a bit of a Gospel feel and sound to it. Inspired by the Bar-Kays and the sounds from Stax Records. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
A mean bass, wolf whistle guitars and some funky drumming syncopation all give attitude to this soulful Memphis 60's vibe. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
FUN TUNE, Dance grooves and keyboard improvisations. Moving along with much spirit! Hot & steaming with late 1970's FUNK FEEL. Funky band with hot licks and powerful grooves. Night Club Disco big hair and all good for TV or Nostalgic film has much humor with grooving rhythm with dynamic horn punches, Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Memphis Soul funk groove - A catchy, vibrant jazz-funk track inspired by Average White Band with a funky hip hop groove and some sweet saxophone. Great for commercials, corporate videos or any project in need of a cool, funk groove. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Guitar led melodic instrumental pop track with an easy groove, jangly acoustic guitar and a melodic memphis soul type feel. Perfect for a corporate promotion, ad campaign or infomercial. Think Jason Mraz, Jack Johnson. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Mid-tempo funk with lots of mojo. Has a spicy and crazy sax solo, followed by and outstanding guitar solo and an ending that will punch your chest. Great for films, commercials, tv shows, or anything that involves a cool and badass dude walking down the road. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Instrumental Blues [electric] w/Memphis Soul style led by guitar and organ. Similar to Booker T. & the MGs, Jr. Walker & the All-Stars, King Curtis, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robert Cray, Eric Clapton. Great for film/tv bar or blues club scenes. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
An upbeat, lively, authentic sounding track that blends elements of 60s Soul, Gospel and Jazz (Junior Walker, Booker T and the MG's) with a shuffle groove, funky bass, wailing Saxophone, gritty hammond organ and bluesy guitar solo. Great for commercials, sitcoms, lifestyle etc. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Imagine Booker T and the MG's collaborating with Tower of Power, this track has the swinging groove of the song Green Onions along with a big horn section, bluesy guitar and jazzy baritone saxophone solo. Great upbeat, cool swinging, funky rhythm & blues track for any project. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
A medium up tempo song about someone who wants to get away. Perhaps fed up with life as he or she knows it. Maybe a broken relationship, bad job etc., but whatever the case is, they are leaving and in no uncertain terms. Could be a musician looking for a new gig. Male Vocals, RnB, Memphis Soul
Some of London's best session players lead the way on this funky track - tenor sax and trombone on the melody, electric bass laying down the groove, and 70's style wah wah guitar on top. Storming sax solo from 1.35! Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Smashing and uplifting instrumental with a lively feel to be used for a leader of a late night talk show, sports program or other entertainment TV show. Featuring Hammond organ, Guitars, Horn section, Bass, Drums, Percussion. Instrumental, RnB, 1970's Vintage RnB
Smokey, intimate and funky, this classic blues groove is in the style of Green Onions by Booker T & the MGs. Features bluesy lead guitar, B3 organ, clean electric guitar, bass and drums. Has an end ensemble riff into a tail ending. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Quirky retro feel groove with funky guitars and brass. Perfect for TV theme or underscore. Cooking/game/talk show, comedy, kids cartoon or commercial. Location Location, Discovery channel, Saturday night live. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Here is a tight, funky retro R&B instrumental in the style of the great George Clinton. A real horn section and soulful Hammond B3 organ keep this track grooving. Similar to Funkadelic, Parliament, The Commodores, Ohio Players etc. Great music for any 1970’s scene. Multiple mixes and loops. Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
Early 60's soul rock'n'roll vibe to this track with a humourus lyric "You got a hundred dollar bill but you got no sense". Well delivered female vocal, soulful horn arrangement with yakkety sax solo. Very suitable for put down situations or retro scenes with tongue in cheek male and female disputes, Female Vocals, RnB, Memphis Soul
Jazzy trumpets, spicy guitar lead, funky and freewheeling. Similar to Booker T & The Mg's, Sam&Dave, and Tower of Power. Sophisticated, yet fun. Tasteful guitar becomes more reflective in middle section. Good for city scenes, people on street, nightlife, law and order, espionage, a jazzy/bluesy bar, Instrumental, RnB, Memphis Soul
R&B ballad somewhat in the style of Otis Redding. Lyrics deal with singer addressing a lover who has left and asking them to come home. Can be used in compilations, or film/television soundtrack. Male Vocals, RnB, Memphis Soul
60's Memphis style song with the basic message of "this too shall pass". Despite everyday problems for everyone, the world will still go on. Good for soundtracks, compilations. Feel good vibe with singalong refrain. Male Vocals, RnB, Memphis Soul
