Band, US
R&B/Soul
The Southside Movement was an American soul and funk musical group from Chicago, Illinois. Composed of vocalist Melvin Moore, guitarist Bobby Pointer, keyboardist Morris Beeks, bassist Ronald Simmons, drummer Willie Hayes, alto saxophonist Milton Johnson, trumpeter Stephen Hawkins, and trombonist Bill McFarland, the group began as the backing band for the soul duo Simtec & Wylie. Southside Movement issued their self-titled debut album on the Wand record label in 1973; it included the Top 20 US Billboard R&B chart hit, "I've Been Watching You". Their second album, Movin’ appeared in 1974, which provided another breakbeat favorite in the track "Save the World".
Bobby Pointer g | |
Ronald Simmons b | |
Melvin Moore voc | |
Stephen Hawkins tr |
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Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Funk Freak | Southside Movement | 1995 | Compil. |
Bus Stop | Southside Movement | 1975 | Single |
Moving South | Southside Movement | 1975 | Album |
Do It To Me | Southside Movement | 1975 | Single |
Johnny Porter / Save The World | Southside Movement | 1974 | Single |
It's You I'm Needin' / Mississippi Cutback | Southside Movement | 1974 | Single |
Movin' | Southside Movement | 1974 | Album |
Can You Get To That / Mud Wind | Southside Movement | 1973 | Single |
Southside Movement | Southside Movement | 1973 | Album |
Mud Wind | Southside Movement | 1973 | Single |
I' Been Watchin' You | Southside Movement | 1972 | Single |
Everlasting Thrill / Come On And Love Me | Southside Movement | Single | |
Cold Hearted Woman | Southside Movement & Jackie Ross | Album | |
Cold Hearted Woman / No Part Time Love | Jackie Ross & Southside Movement | Album |