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Take Me to the River: a Southern Soul Story 1961-1977

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Southern Soul
by: Various Artists

September 29, 2008
Totally agree with previous review. Im not a complete soul disciple, dont trust all music that slips down like cola, much soul often feels that way for me. BUT... the tunes on this may be smooth but the depths I havent even got close exploring and it hasnt left my stereo since I bought it. Pay the price just to encourage the Kings at Ace to make the sequel please!

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Best of Friends (CD + DVD)

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Southern Soul
by: Jools Holland

October 15, 2007
The mix of music is perfect.Lulu was great and loved Valantine moon. Gave as christmas presents all round.

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The Very Best of Otis Redding

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Southern Soul
by: Otis Redding

October 30, 2000
Im only 18 and i think that teenagers get a bad rep,yes i love hip hop and yes sometimes i might were a hoody,but i aint gonna hert anyone,and i can apreciate good deep music like this,classic music for any mood.

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Aretha Franklin: Rare and Unreleased Recordings from the Golden Reign of the Queen of Soul

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Southern Soul
by: Aretha Franklin

March 03, 2008
Just suppose a Martian arrived at your doorstep and wanted to know about "Soul Music" - this is what you would play. Aretha was at the very height of her powers, and all this stuff - demos amd out takes for me are even more enjoyable than what was released at the time. You will hear Aretha with sparce backing and mimimal production, going places only she could - she grabs hold of a song amd makes it her own - and only Joe Cocker rivals that special talemt. It is amazing these wonderful sounds have been kept in the vaults for so long - but I am so grateful this stuff has appeared. By a mile the greatest ever Aretha collection - worth easily 10x the typical reail price. This is an essential purchase - but be warned this is the real thing - it'll make ... Read More:

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Stax - 50th Anniversary Celebration

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Southern Soul
by: Various Artists

May 21, 2007
Clambering out of my bat cave I stumbled into,no not robin,but this box set.It's a blinder.Hay 'mr.big stuff''Time is tight'can I do the'soul limbo."A what am I going on about back there",here's the big stuff it's a great box set from stax.Iv not got that much soul,so most of it was new to me,what a treat. P.S. sorry I have nothing to add as from where Stax came from,but I am a smart arse!

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The Dock of the Bay: the Definitive Collection

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Southern Soul
by: Otis Redding

December 07, 1992
Everybody knows 'Sitting on the Dock of the Bay'. It still gets lots of airplay. There is so much more to Otis than that, and this cheapie is the perfect introduction to a great talent.

The style is southern soul, with intentionally slow strong rhythms and plaintive Memphis horns topped off with Otis' dramatic impassioned soulful vocals.

My fave is his first R&B hit 'These Arms Of Mine', but I love them all. Then of course there is 'Try A Little Tenderness' which could make you a better person, the feeling is so strong.

Chance a few quid and enjoy. I bet you won't regret it.

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Songs to Sing: the Best of Nina Simone

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Southern Soul
by: Nina Simone

May 01, 2006
Amazing album from an amazing singer.

Perfect relaxing music. Various live recordings add spice to this double disc set and prove how talented a singer Nina Simone really was. Both discs are worth putting on repeat.

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Live in London and Paris [Australian Import]

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Southern Soul
by: Otis Redding

September 29, 2008
Amazing album from an amazing singer.

Perfect relaxing music. Various live recordings add spice to this double disc set and prove how talented a singer Nina Simone really was. Both discs are worth putting on repeat.

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The Very Best of Otis Redding

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Southern Soul
by: Otis Redding

September 26, 2005
Im only 18 and i think that teenagers get a bad rep,yes i love hip hop and yes sometimes i might were a hoody,but i aint gonna hert anyone,and i can apreciate good deep music like this,classic music for any mood.

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This Is Soul: Remastered & Expanded/Vinyl Replica Edition

Childrens Toy Shop > Music > Southern Soul
by: Various Artists

April 02, 2007

Great oldie re released plus bonus tracks thrown in too.
Introduced me to Otis Redding and Sam and Dave.
Really nice vinyl type cover to go with it.