Classic Soul - Absolutely Essential (CD)

3-płytowa zremasterowana (Digitally Remastered) kolekcja zawiera aż 60 soulowych hitów.

Te 3 płyty CD zawierają jedne z najlepszych piosenek z późnych lat pięćdziesiątych i wczesnych sześćdziesiątych, gdy R&B (Rhytm & Blues) przekształcił się w muzykę soul i stworzył gwiazdy takie jak Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson i wiele innych. Ten gatunek miał wpływ między innymi na działalność The Beatles, Rolling Stones i wielu innych.

Tracklista:

CD 1
1. Sam Cooke - Chain Gang
2. Etta James - At Last
3. Smokey Robinson and the Miracles - You've Really Got a Hold
4. Little Eva - the Locomotion
5. James Brown - I'll Go Crazy
6. Lee Dorsey - Ya Ya
7. The Drifters - Sweets For My Sweet
8. Ray Charles - What I'd Say Pts 1&2
9. Aretha Franklin - Won't Be Long
10. Arthur Alexander - Anna (Go To Him)
11. Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops
12. The Valentinos - Lookin' For a Love
13. Wilson Pickett - My Heart Belongs To You
14. Otis Redding - Hey, Hey, Baby
15. Mary Wells - Bye Bye, Baby
16. The Supremes - Your Heart Belongs To Me
17. Ketty Lester - Love Letters
18. Mar-Keys - Last Night
19. Gladys Knight and the Pips - Every Beat of My Heart
20. Martha Reeves and the Vandellas - I'll Have To Let Him Go

CD 2
1. Ben E. King - Stand By Me
2. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
3. Jackie Wilson - Reet Petite
4. Nina Simone - My Baby Just Cares For Me
5. Sam Cooke - Bring It On Home To Me
6. The Miracles - Shop Around
7. Barrett Strong - Money (That's What I Want)
8. Ike and Tina Turner - a Fool In Love
9. The Contours - Do You Love Me?
10. The Isley Brothers - Twist and Shout
11. Etta James - Seven Day Fool
12. James Brown - Try Me
13. The Four Tops - Could It Be You
14. Otis Redding - These Arms of Mine
15. Arthur Alexander - Soldier of Love (Lay Down Your Arms)
16. Marvin Gaye - Stubborn Kind of Fellow
17. Johnny Ace - Pledging My Love
18. William Bell - You Don't Miss Your Water
19. Irma Thomas - Cry On
20. Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm - She Made My Blood Run Cold

CD 3
1. The Shirelles - Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?
2. Booker T and the Mgs - Green Onions
3. Isley Brothers - Shout (Parts 1 & 2)
4. Bobby Parker - Watch Your Step
5. Sam Cooke - You Send Me
6. The Drifters - This Magic Moment
7. James Brown - Think
8. Carla Thomas - Gee Whiz
9. Clyde McPhatter - a Lover's Question
10. The Shirelles - Mama Said
11. Jerry Butler & the Impressions - For Your Precious Love
12. Aretha Franklin - Operation Heartbreak
13. The Temptations - Oh Mother of Mine
14. Mary Wells - You Beat Me To the Punch
15. Solomon Burke - Cry To Me
16. Ray Charles - Unchain My Heart
17. Brook Benton - Its Just a Matter of Time
18. Little Willie John - Fever
19. Barbara Lynn - You'll Lose a Good Thing
20. Diamond Joe - Moanin' and Screamin' (Pts. 1 & 2)