Artists of the Apollo

30 songs / 161:46

By: BillAntonucci

Playlist Description

The Apollo Theater in Harlem has a rich history, hosting stars from Ella Fitzgerald to Bruce Springsteen. Hear our playlist of the best Vault performances from artists who've graced the Apollo's iconic stage.

1 James Brown / Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud 4:54
2 Charles Mingus / Goodbye Pork Pie Hat 7:57
3 Ella Fitzgerald / Mean To Me 2:43
4 Diana Ross / Reach Out And Touch (Somebody's Hand) 2:39
5 Stevie Wonder / Me And Mrs. Jones 4:54
6 Aretha Franklin / You're All I Need To Get By 4:47
7 The Isley Brothers / Sunshine (Go Away Today) 4:16
8 Sarah Vaughan / Sometimes I'm Happy (Sometimes I'm B… 2:45
9 Band Of Gypsys / Power Of Soul 6:53
10 Bruce Springsteen / Detroit Medley 5:07
11 Bruce Springsteen / Interlude / Detroit Medley (Repr… 4:00
12 Count Basie and His Orchestra / I Can't Stop Loving You 3:51
13 Natalie Cole / Unpredictable You 4:29
14 Dinah Washington / Such A Night 2:26
15 Duke Ellington / Things Ain't What They Used To Be 3:18
16 Bo Diddley / Bo Diddley 7:29
17 Miles Davis / Bitches Brew 12:53
18 John Coltrane Quintet / Welcome (Part 1) 8:54
19 John Coltrane Quintet / Welcome (Part 2) 1:44
20 Dave Brubeck Quartet / Take Five 7:19
21 Thelonious Monk Quartet / Rhythm-a-ning 8:21
22 B.B. King / Rock Me Baby 4:08
23 Mary Wells / My Guy 3:34
24 George Clinton & the P-Funk All-Stars / Red Hot Mama 7:56
25 John Lennon / Mother 5:14
26 Bob Marley and the Wailers / Burnin' And Lootin' 5:34
27 Prince & the New Power Generation / The Sacrifice Of… 5:04
28 Willie Nelson / Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain 2:25
29 Junior Mance / The Good Life 6:27
30 Kenny Burrell / Do What You Gotta Do 9:45