Various : Sweet Soul Music - 31 Scorching Classics From 1961 (CD, Comp, RM)
Various : Sweet Soul Music - 31 Scorching Classics From 1961 (CD, Comp, RM)
Various

Sweet Soul Music - 31 Scorching Classics From 1961

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Recorded in 1961, a pivotal year for soul music, this collection gathers 31 essential tracks that capture the raw power, emotional depth, and rhythmic sophistication of early soul. These artists sang with genuine passion—gospel-rooted vocalists, tight horn sections, and musicians who understood that soul music was about feeling first, production second. The compilation ranges from intimate ballads to uptempo funk-soul grooves, all united by authenticity and soulful intensity. You'll hear the foundational voices that shaped everything that came after, from Motown to modern RandB. This is invaluable for understanding soul music's roots and discovering vocalists whose influence still echoes today.

Item Details+
Genre Funk / Soul
Style Soul, Rhythm and Blues
Media Near Mint (NM or M-)
Sleeve Very Good Plus (VG+)
Description Sleeve is VG+ to EX. Carefully packed andamp; shipped with love from Vienna. Order more, save on shipping!
Label Bear Family Records
Year 2008
Country Germany
Format CD
Tracklist+

1. The Watusi 2:34

2. Shop Around 2:47

3. All In My Mind 2:32

4. Will You Love Me Tomorrow? 2:40

5. (I Don't Know Why) But I Do 2:18

6. You Can Have Her 2:45

7. Rainin' In My Heart 2:33

8. I Don't Want To Cry 2:16

9. Hide Away 2:35

10. Gee Whiz (Look At His Eyes) 2:19

11. Some Kind Of Wonderful 2:34

12. Big Boss Man 2:49

13. Blue Moon 2:16

14. Daddy's Home 2:53

15. Mother-In-Law 2:24

16. Driving Wheel 2:35

17. Tossin' And Turnin' 2:19

18. Every Beat Of My Heart 2:02

19. Stand By Me 2:58

20. Raindrops 2:50

21. My True Story 2:31

22. It's Gonna Work Out Fine 3:01

23. Last Night 2:37

24. I Like It Like That, Part 1 1:53

25. A Little Bit Of Soap 2:09

26. Let The Four Winds Blow 2:16

27. Just Out Of Reach (Of My Two Open Arms) 2:48

28. Ya Ya 2:22

29. Please Mr. Postman (Unedited) 3:02

30. Gypsy Woman 2:18

31. Turn On Your Love Light 2:35

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