Classic Soul: The The Absolutely Essential 3 CD Collection
Compilation by Various Artists
Released 2021
Tracklist
- CD 1
- 1Chain GangSam Cooke2:36
- 2At lastEtta James2:594.5 ★
- 3You've Really Got a Hold on MeSmokey Robinson & The Miracles3:15
- 4The LocomotionLittle Eva2:19
- 5I'll Go CrazyJames Brown2:08
- 6Ya YaLee Dorsey2:24
- 7Sweets For My SweetThe Drifters2:26
- 8What'd I Say (Parts 1 & 2)Ray Charles5:04
- 9Won't Be LongAretha Franklin3:06
- 10Anna (Go to Him)Arthur Alexander2:474.0 ★
- 11Lonely TeardropsJackie Wilson2:40
- 12Lookin' For a LoveThe Valentinos2:334.5 ★
- 13My Heart Belongs to YouWilson Pickett2:19
- 14Hey, Hey, BabyOtis Redding2:45
- 15Bye Bye, BabyMary Wells2:56
- 16Your Heart Belongs to MeThe Supremes2:36
- 17Love LettersKetty Lester2:43
- 18Last NightThe Mar‐Keys2:39
- 19Every Beat of My HeartGladys Knight & the Pips2:06
- 20I'll Have to Let Him GoMartha Reeves and the Vandellas2:51
- CD 2
- 1Stand by MeBen E. King2:54
- 2Please, Mr PostmanThe Marvelettes2:28
- 3Reet PetiteJackie Wilson2:424.0 ★
- 4My Baby Just Cares for MeNina Simone3:394.0 ★
- 5Bring It On Home to MeSam Cooke2:433.6 ★
- 6Shop AroundThe Miracles2:49
- 7Money (That's What I Want)Barrett Strong2:40
- 8A Fool In LoveIke & Tina Turner2:52
- 9Do You Love Me?The Contours2:524.4 ★
- 10Twist and ShoutThe Isley Brothers2:313.6 ★
- 11Seven Day FoolEtta James3:02
- 12Try Me (I Need You)James Brown2:35
- 13Could It Be YouFour Tops3:06
- 14These Arms of MineOtis Redding2:34
- 15Soldier of Love (Lay Down Your Arms)Arthur Alexander2:21
- 16Stubborn Kind of FellowMarvin Gaye2:443.0 ★
- 17Pledging My LoveJohnny Ace2:314.0 ★
- 18You Don't Miss Your WaterWilliam Bell3:02
- 19Cry OnIrma Thomas2:23
- 20She Made My Blood Run ColdIke Turner & The Kings of Rhythm2:21
- CD 3
- 1Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?The Shirelles2:40
- 2Green OnionsBooker T. & the MG’s2:553.9 ★
- 3Shout (Parts. 1 & 2)The Isley Brothers4:275.0 ★
- 4Watch Your StepBobby Parker2:44
- 5You Send MeSam Cooke2:44
- 6This Magic MomentThe Drifters2:29
- 7ThinkJames Brown2:41
- 8Gee Whiz (Look At His Eyes)Carla Thomas2:20
- 9A Lovers' QuestionClyde McPhatter2:363.0 ★
- 10Mama SaidThe Shirelles2:085.0 ★
- 11For Your Precious LoveJerry Butler and The Impressions2:22
- 12Operation HeartbreakAretha Franklin3:01
- 13Oh Mother of MineThe Temptations2:19
- 14You Beat Me to the PunchMary Wells2:43
- 15Cry to MeSolomon Burke2:352.0 ★
- 16Unchain My HeartRay Charles2:50
- 17It's Just a Matter of TimeBrook Benton2:28
- 18FeverLittle Willie John2:444.0 ★
- 19You'll Love a Good ThingBarbara Lynn2:40
- 20Moanin' and Screamin' (Parts 1 & 2)Diamond Joe2:46
Release credits
- guitar [15]
- drums (drum set) [2]
- producer [12]
- engineer [5]
- drums (drum set) [4]
- alto saxophone [7]
- background vocals [16]
- piano [12]
- cello [5]
- double bass [15]
- drums (drum set) [9]
- drums (drum set) [16]
- violin [12]
- electric bass guitar [7]
- producer [1.15, 2.9]
- producer [15]
- vocal [7]
- guitar [18]
- lead vocals [9]
- additional [9], background vocals [9], lead vocals [9]
- vocal [7]
- vocal [7]
- guitar [7]
- Hammond organ [2]
- guitar [12, 15]
- saxophone [12]
- guitar [9]
- cello [5]
- violin [12]
- producer [18]
- arranger [15], conductor [15]
- piano [9]
- guitar [5]
- vocal [9]
- guitar [16]
- guitar [15]
- bass guitar [18]
- drums (drum set) [18]
- bass [18]
- violin [5]
- piano [5]
- piano [12]
- lead vocals [2.11, 1.2], vocal [11]
- guitar [15]
- drums (drum set) [5], percussion [5]
- drums (drum set) [12, 15]
- violin [12]
- background vocals [16]
- piano [15]
- violin [12]
- violin [12]
- drums (drum set) [18]
- background vocals [9]
- guitar [9]
- producer [5]
- viola [5]
- tenor saxophone [7]
- lead vocals [7]
- performer [7]
- double bass [4]
- bass [16]
- producer [15]
- organ [18]
- tenor saxophone [15]
- producer [2]
- background vocals [9]
- piano [16]
- performing orchestra [17]
- vocal [7]
- piano [18]
- violin [5]
- lead vocals [17]
- tenor saxophone [9]
- producer [9]
- alto saxophone [15]
- producer [2]
- producer [1.2, 2.11]
- bass guitar [2]
- vocal [18]
- vocal [7]
- additional [5]
- producer [5]
- violin [5]
- background vocals [16]
- piano [18]
- lead vocals [16]
- violin [5]
- double bass [9]
- violin [5]
- drums (drum set) [7]
- lead vocals [4], piano [4]
- producer [1.2, 2.11]
- engineer [15]
- vibraphone [15]
- violin [5]
- arranger [9], conductor [9]
- tenor saxophone [18]
- bass [5]
- arranger [5], conductor [5], guitar [5]
- arranger [12], conductor [12]
- arranger [1.2, 2.11], conductor [1.2, 2.11]
- performing orchestra [2.11, 1.2]
- trombone [12]
- organ [15]
- background vocals [16]
- tenor saxophone [18]
- bass [12]
- guitar [9]
- lead vocals [5], producer [5]
- producer [1.16, 3.14]
- vocal [15]
- guitar [2]
- background vocals [9]
- instrument [9]
- performing orchestra [7]
- background vocals [14]
- flute [16]
- engineer [15]
- guitar [5]
- viola [5]
- vocal [18]
- saxophone [5]
- producer [16]
- background vocals [12, 15], tenor saxophone [18], trumpet [18]
Issues
C2021