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A Listmania! list by "djfolkfinger"
 
Country Got Soul Volume 1
1.  Country Got Soul Volume 1 by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "My album of the year. An utterly groovesome collection of gritty southern soul gems that make me feel great every time I listen to them. The compilers should get a medal for services to my ears."
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Vee Jay Story
2.  Vee Jay Story by Various
The list author says:
  "A priceless introduction to the legendary American label. It covers everything from doo-wop to blues and soul, and is worth the price of admission for Betty Everett's immortal You're No Good alone."
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The Sound of the City: New Orleans
3.  The Sound of the City: New Orleans by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "Human encyclopedia of music knowledge Charlie Gillett has done us all a favour and pulled together the fonkiest music to come out of the Crescent City. Ronnie And The Delinquents - badass!"
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The Harder They Come
4.  The Harder They Come by Jimmy Cliff
The list author says:
  "The greatest soundtrack LP ever? Every track is a stone cold classic, and Many Rivers To Cross is a strong contender for most perfect song of all time."
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Studio One Scorcher Instrumentals
5.  Studio One Scorcher Instrumentals by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "This fine CD from the consistently excellent Soul Jazz label does exactly what it says on the cover - scorches. If you can keep your feet still listening to these tunes then you are probably dead."
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Blues & Soul Power
6.  Blues & Soul Power by Blues & Soul Power
The list author says:
  "This CD is a true labour of love, from the fantastic cover art to the rare and funky contents within. Blues and soul power, indeed."
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Sound of the City, the - Memphis
7.  Sound of the City, the - Memphis by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "Another Gillett comp, this time saluting the musical history of mighty Memphis. What a history it is - Chuck Berry, Bobby Bland, James Carr, Sam The Sham And The Pharaohs...  priceless stuff!"
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American Graffiti
8.  American Graffiti by American Graffiti (Related Recordings)
The list author says:
  "Never mind the Ewoks, this is still George Lucas' finest contribution to popular culture. This soundtrack to his wonderfully evocative paean to 50s America is a musical treasure chest."
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Philly Sound
9.  Philly Sound by Various Artists
The list author says:
  "The definitive compilation of the Philly Sound. For me, Gamble and Huff's lush mid-70s productions mark the end of soul music's golden age. True craftsmanship."
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Tougher Than Tough: Story of Jamaican Music
10.  Tougher Than Tough: Story of Jamaican Music by Tougher Than Tough (Series)
The list author says:
  "As near to a flawless overview of Jamaican music as you can get. Big sounds from a small island."
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