10 Soul Legends Who Made The DUMBEST Decisions of Their Careers

They gave the world songs that will never die. Then they made the one decision that cost them everything. In this video, we count down 10 soul legends whose biggest mistakes changed their lives forever: Bill Withers, Percy Sledge, Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Sly Stone, David Ruffin, Mary Wells, Jackie Wilson, Marvin Gaye, and Florence Ballard. Number 1 is the most heartbreaking story on the list. Which legend do you think deserved better? Tell us in the comments, and name the song of theirs that still stops you cold. If these stories moved you, subscribe to R&B Wonders and turn on notifications. This channel exists to tell the forgotten stories behind classic soul and R&B the way they deserve to be told, and there are many more waiting. New videos every week. Join the journey and help keep these legends remembered. Songs featured: "Ain't No Sunshine," "When a Man Loves a Woman," "Respect," "Let's Stay Together," "Everyday People," "My Girl," "My Guy," "Lonely Teardrops," "Sexual Healing," "Where Did Our Love Go" Hashtags: #RnBWonders #SoulLegends #ClassicRnB #SoulMusic #MusicHistory #MotownHistory #MarvinGaye #ArethaFranklin #BillWithers #FlorenceBallard #SlyStone #JackieWilson #MusicDocumentary #OldSchoolRnB #forgottenlegends