vs Belgian Popcorn

The vs picks are going to be an experiment, sort of. I looked at the differences and similarities of five different styles of music that were popular, but didn't have clear definitions. So I made a playlist for each and I will let you decide. I'm starting with Belgian Popcorn which started in a club in Belgium. It's characterized by slow, mid-tempo music, featuring R&B, soul, and obscure recordings from the 1950s to 1960s, often played at a slower tempos to accommodate a "slow swing" dance style. Each of these playlists are not the end all be all of the style, but should be representative of that style. BTW, here's another site that has some good popcorn comps that I like.

vs Belgian Popcorn

01 Peggy Lee - Sweetheart

02 Phil Colbert - Who's Got The Action

03 Gerry and The Pacemakers - Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying

04 Brook Benton - Kiddio

05 Mcguire Sisters - Banana Split

06 Jeff Lane - Carmelita

07 Mary Wells - You Beat Me To The Punch

08 Simone Dina - Now I Lay Me Down To Weep

09 Four Aces - Love Is A Many Splendored Thing

10 Major Lance - Crying In The Rain

11 Sammy Davis Jr. - That Old Black Magic

12 Hank Levine & Orchestra - Image (Part 1)

13 Walter Jackson - This World Of Mine

14 Jay Abbott - La Tanya

15 Temptations - The Way You Do The Things You Do

16 Alvin Cash and the Crawlers - Twine Time

17 Dick Baker - Heartless Lover

18 Martha Reeves And The Vandellas - Dancing In The Street

19 Supremes - Come See About Me

20 Little Willie John - Fever

21 Jackie Weaver - The Tingle

22 Millie - My Boy Lollipop

23 Gene Chandler - A Song Called Soul

24 Barney Kessel - TV Commercials

25 Mel Tormé - Comin' Home Baby

Origin: Belgium.
Tempo: Slow-tempo songs aften adusted for speed.
Dance Style: Swing, foxtrot - couples.
Musical Influences: R&B, soul, ska, Broadway, lounge, and obscure 1950s–1960s American and British records.
Cultural Context: Emerged from clubs like De Oude Hoeve (later The Popcorn) and DJs like Gilbert Govaert and Freddy Cousaert. The scene emphasized obscurity and slowed down records for a more atmospheric feel.