Includes 25 original all-time classics. From the bouncy, catchy acts at Motown (like The Temptations, The Marvelettes, and Stevie Wonder), to the horn-driven, gritty soul of Stax/Volt (such as Otis Redding and Booker T. & The MG’s), there was much diversity within classic soul. This essential LP edition contains 25 of the most legendary original songs of the idiom. If you’re looking for a way to start a soul music collection on vinyl, this would be a fantastic set to begin with. Here you can find the most influential artists, from the genre’s inception in the 1950s until 1962. The track listing covers the period when R&B was giving way to soul music. It includes smashes and classic soul anthems by such celebrated figures as Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Ike & Tina Turner, Ben E. King, and Marvin Gaye, to name a few. 1. Otis Redding – These Arms of Mine – 1962 2. James Brown – Think – 1960 3. Mary Wells – the One Who Really Loves You – 1962 4. Marvin Gaye – Stubborn Kind of Fellow – 1962 5. Ray Charles – Hit the Road Jack – 1961 6. The Marvelettes – Please Mr. Postman – 1961 7. Jimmy Ruffin – Dont Feel Sorry For Me – 1961 8. Ike & Tina Turner – a Fool In Love – 1960 9. Wilson Pickett – If You Need Me – 1962 10. Aretha Franklin – Its So Heartbreakin – 1962 11. The Impressions Feat. Curtis Mayfield – Little Young Lover – 12. Sam Cooke – Twistin the Night Away – 1962 13. Stevie Wonder – Contract On Love – 1962 14. The Crystals – Hes a Rebel – 1962 15. The Drifters – I Count the Tears – 1960 16. Chuck Jackson – the Breaking Point – 1961 17. The Isley Brothers – Shout – 1959 18. The Temptations – Check Yourself – 1961 19. Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs – Stay – 1960 20. Booker T. & the Mgs – Green Onions – 1962 21. Maxine Brown – Wanting You – 1962 22. Barrett Strong – Money (Thats What I Want) – 1959 23. Solomon Burke – Cry To Me – 1962 24. The Coasters – Yakety Yak – 1958 25. Ben E. King – Stand By Me – 1961
