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The Ultimate Collection

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by: Jackson 5

September 10, 2007
I bought this to get a copy of their most famous fun hits such as ABC, I Want You Back and Rockin Robin and was pleased to find some other great songs that I hadn't heard before, other than the few really famous hits that are on the album though I wouldn't say much else grabs you and it seems that some really good songs from the Jackson 5 such as 'Blame it on The Boogie' have been left out.

Worth purchasing if your into them or just the famous songs otherwise possibly give it a miss. A nice addition to party music collections though.

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Christmas Album

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by: Jackson 5

October 26, 2001
I bought this to get a copy of their most famous fun hits such as ABC, I Want You Back and Rockin Robin and was pleased to find some other great songs that I hadn't heard before, other than the few really famous hits that are on the album though I wouldn't say much else grabs you and it seems that some really good songs from the Jackson 5 such as 'Blame it on The Boogie' have been left out.

Worth purchasing if your into them or just the famous songs otherwise possibly give it a miss. A nice addition to party music collections though.

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The Definitive Collection

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by: Delfonics

June 26, 1999
think it over- chorus upon chorus of honey layered perfection- emo fans check this one out it will blow your mind this time (sorry) but this is insanely smooth- but in a way bittersweet- atmospheric to a point of almost having an eerie (overlook hotel) ingredient. Slowed down orchestral groove heaven.

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The Platinum Collection

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by: Detroit Spinners

March 19, 2007
It's the 60th birthday of Atlantic records which is just the sort of excuse owners Warners need to chuck a pile of compilations at the wall to see what sticks. But hold hard! Don't go away just yet.

In a virtually unheard of, treating the catalogue with respect type move, they've got one of their other minions to take care of business. In this case, reissue specialists Rhino. Which means that when you scrape the muck of the wall you find a dream compilation like this.

The Spinners, despite some massive hits, have been horrendously under rated over the years, and this 20 tracker goes some way towards reclaiming their place at the top table of soulful vocal groups. Kicking off with their two bona fide classics 'I'll Be ... Read More:

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Masterpiece Jazzie B

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by: Various Artists

September 08, 2008
Jazzie B has been a part of the black music scene in the United Kingdom (UK) for very many years, and is respected for playing his part in promulgating the experiences of the Jamaican sound system to a far wider audience - something which he refers to in the notes accompanying this release as having been a conscious decision to be 'inclusive' and not 'exclusive'. He is also widely recognised as being the figurative head of 'Soul II Soul', over seeing the transition from a DJ based sound system to recording artist to (however briefly) the encapsulation of a black musical experience of which the mainstream had been largely unaware.

This story has been visited previously in other musical collections which are still available, but this ... Read More:

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The Very Best of the O'jays

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Philly Soul
by: O'Jays

April 20, 1998
You want a mix of funk and soul from top names from Motown? Here's the pitch, the O'Jays were on the top of their music and benfited from top writors of the 70's. Sold to soul, righton brother! So they might have said on their day. Note the lack of expletives.

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The Very Best of the Three Degrees

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by: Three Degrees

March 28, 2000
this is one of my most played cds..still. they are such a slick trio, and a lot of quality is on this cd. even today, with a different line up, you would be hard pressed to find a more slick group.

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The Very Best of Wilson Pickett

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by: Wilson Pickett

September 12, 2005
The recent passing of Wilson gives the music listener a chance to take stock of the subjects work. Wilson was probably underated by the public. However when one counts up his songs he left us with a golden legacy. Included here are In the midnight hour, land of 1000 dances. Mustang Sally, 634-5789 and his rendition of The Beatles classic Hey Jude which was a surprise top 20 hit in 1969. Also on this set is the beautiful I`m in love. If you are into soul music this is a top c.d. to own.

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Love Train: The Sound of Philadelphia

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by: Various

October 27, 2008
Soul music had several regional centres in the `60's, and there was a distinctive sound from each, notably Detroit, and Memphis, but also in Muscle Shoals and Chicago. Equally, several labels became synonymous with a Soul sound, Motown, Stax and Atlantic, 3 of the best known.

In late 60's Philadelphia, Thom Bell was producing and arranging for the Delfonics, adding elements not normally associated with Soul vocal groups, and in doing so, providing a blueprint for what became known as Sweet Soul. Bell carried this sound with him to The Stylistics, where his writing and arranging with Linda Creed, together with the Groups vocals, created a major stir with their first album on the Atco label in 1970. Both groups feature strongly here, including ... Read More:

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Beautifully Human: Words & Sounds Vol 2

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by: Jill Scott

August 30, 2004
Jill's second studio album and we get another album of sumptuous vocals and soulful grooves. Not only has Jill Scott one of the most soulful voices i've heard in years but she has integrity and spirit. Her studio work is excellent and Jill Scott live is magical and well worth a try if you like this. This CD is worth it for 'Golden' alone, which is an upbeat song, and 'Rasool' which has some amazing lyrics that I found very moving. Buy this album and enjoy the poetry of her lyrics and feel the soul in her vocals. Amazing artist!