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| 1. I'm Never Gonna Live It Down - The Knight Brothers | |||
| 2. Easy As Saying 1-2-3 - Timmy Willis | |||
| 3. Lights Out - Zerben R Hicks & The Dynamics | |||
| 4. Anyone Who Knows What Love Is - Irma Thomas | |||
| 5. Have a Little Mercy - Jean Wells | |||
| 6. Try Love - Dori Grayson | |||
| 7. I Can't Make It Without Him - Brendetta Davis | |||
| 8. Showdown - Kenny Carter | |||
| 9. I'm Not the One - Larry Banks | |||
| 10. The Turning Point - Jimmy Holiday | |||
| 11. Standing Here Crying - The Incredibles! | |||
| 12. She Broke His Heart - The Just Brothers | |||
| 13. The Untouchables - You're On Top | |||
| 14. It's Not That Easy - Reuben Bell & The Casanovas | |||
| 15. Cry Baby Cry - Van & Titus | |||
| 16. I Still Love You - Jean Stanback | |||
| 17. Try To Leave Me If You Can - Bessie Banks | |||
| 18. Songs To Sing - Raw Spitt | |||
| 19. How Much Longer - Lee Moses | |||
| 20. Nothing's Too Much - Billy Young | |||
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CD ..Treasures
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By Hot Wax
Format:Audio CD
How could I have possibly missed this cd? I thought that I was quite an afficionado of soul music, but I have been humbled. I have been brought to my knees. The pulse of soul music is in Dave Godin's fingers. This collection of songs is the reason that I've continued to return to soul music throughout the years. And after listening to this collection, I will never stray far again. I've been purchasing Northern Soul collections for the obscurities, but this cd is in a class of its own.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is an album that is redolent of both the English desire to have a hobby and to collect and of the Americna ability to produce soul music of unrivalled intensity. I bought this after near hysterical reviews in the music press, and was, initially a little disappointed that it wasn't the high octane Stax-like soul that I really like. However, I listened again, with the extensive liner notes in my lap, and was transported back intime to an era when soul music meant something. The range of talent is incredible, and every single track boasts quality. Particular faves; Have a Little Mercy, by Jean Wells; which is so powerfully delivered its scary, yet tender, and Raw Spitt Songs to Sing.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a damn fine selection of lesser-known soul sides. Picking out a few from the 25 choice cuts is nigh-on impossible. If you are into your soul in a big way then Dave Godin's collections (this is volume 1 from 3 to date) are indeed soulfully and meticulously compiled. So much so that the detailed sleeve notes highlight how he insisted on the purer soul mono version of Irma Thomas' 'Anyone Who Knows What Love Is' rather than the lighter re-cut (for a direct comparism buy 'Time Is On My Side', the also-excellent 24 track Irma Thomas CD) claiming there is no "just" in soul music; well not in the context of this track. That does not mean to say that 'I'd Rather Go Blind' by Etta James (featured on Vol 3)can be knocked for the same reason of course!
Another strength of this collection is you are going to struggle to locate vast chunks of the contents anywhere else. It should also serve to tempt you to explore certain artists that particularly grab your attention still further. My guess is that this CD plus the following Volume 2 & 3 offer-up new gems every time you slide this belting disc into your CD tray and press play. I bought all three volumes together and have had absolutely countless new ways of exposing the individual gems (try making a compilation tape or CD featuring just the female artists featured here, for example). Enjoy!
Another strength of this collection is you are going to struggle to locate vast chunks of the contents anywhere else. It should also serve to tempt you to explore certain artists that particularly grab your attention still further. My guess is that this CD plus the following Volume 2 & 3 offer-up new gems every time you slide this belting disc into your CD tray and press play. I bought all three volumes together and have had absolutely countless new ways of exposing the individual gems (try making a compilation tape or CD featuring just the female artists featured here, for example). Enjoy!
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Is perfection possible?
I was introduced to this collection via a friend who knew of my love for Northern Soul. This is not Northern Soul but simply music so powerful it will lift your soul and your life. Read more
Published on 17 April 2009 by Bobellroy
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Intense
I've been listening to this cd for a few days now, It wasn't what I was expecting (I'm a big fan of "The Birth of Soul" series) this cd is full of heart wrenching deep soul ballads... Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2008 by Mr. Jelly Bean
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O Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! It's All the Way Soulful
You see a guy in his late fifties with a beard, he's wearing a polo neck and a tweed sport's jacket - you mistake him for your old geography teacher or a trendy priest you once saw... Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2003 by "gwmope"
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Me mate Dave
Although I would be lying if I claimed that many of the 25 recordings on this compilation grabbed my undivided attention immediately, I must wholeheartedly recommend this record to... Read more
Published on 29 April 2001
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don't delay
You may have thought you've heard music that makes your heart beat out your chest, but this album gives you the chance to reconsider baby! Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2001
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A Revelation...The Ultimate "MUST HAVE" album
I never thought I would ever find the perfect album until this! If you do not groove to this you are missing the point of Soul Music,
(and volumes 2 & 3 are,if anything, even... Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2001
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The crying shame here is that there are 21000 titles selling faster than this beuatifully selected collection of soul classics you've never heard, every one's a killer and you owe... Read more
Published on 23 May 2000 by and@clanvis.demon.co.uk
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