Top 10 Audition Cuts with Soul

Written by Andrea Canny

April 3, 2017

Looking for a song with soul that’ll leave you looking smooth and sassy? We’ve got ten soulful audition cuts from our collection that are perfect for your audition book.

“Music Of My Soul” from Memphis

The regulars begin to leave the bar, but Huey convinces them to stay, claiming he is there for the music

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“Colored Woman” from Memphis

Huey’s prejudiced mother breaks a beloved record, which leaves Felicia heartbroken, but Huey tells her to come down to the radio station anyway.

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“My Body” from The Life

The girls defiantly stand up for themselves, while the pimps complain about the harassment of the police.

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“And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going” from Dreamgirls

Despite Effie’s personal appeal to Curtis, the heartbroken Effie is left behind as Deena Jones and the Dreams grow without her.

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“Make Me Stronger” from Memphis

While on the radio, Huey encourages white people to go down to black churches, and they follow his suggestion.

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“Steal Your Rock N’ Roll” from Memphis

Felicia begins her performance, and halfway through the song Huey walks on stage. He finishes the song with her to thunderous applause.

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“Ain’t Nothin’ But A Kiss” from Memphis

Huey returns to Delray’s club, and begins flirting with Felicia, Delray’s talented sister, and promises to get her on the radio.

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“Free At Last” from Big River

Huck and Tom find Jim imprisoned in a tiny cell and work to free him as he laments his desire to be free.

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“Keepin’ Out of Mischief Now” from Ain’t Misbehavin

A sassy and spirited song with mischief in mind.

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“Big Love” from Memphis

Huey informs Bobby that he will fill in for him, and after getting over some jitters, Bobby brings the house down with his performance.

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Andrea Canny is a professional entertainer (31 years), writer, director, producer, studio vocalist, vocal performance/cabaret coach, adjudicator as well as cabaret artist who is currently writing a book on integrity in the entertainment business.
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