Sweet Soul Music - 31 Scorching Classics From 1961
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+) |
| Label | Bear Family Records |
| Year | 2008 |
| Country | Germany |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
Genre:
Funk / Soul
Style:
Soul, Rhythm and Blues
Label:
Bear Family Records
Country:
Germany
Year:
2008
1. The Vibrations - The Watusi 2:34
2. The Miracles - Shop Around 2:47
3. Maxine Brown - All In My Mind 2:32
4. The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow? 2:40
5. Clarence "Frogman" Henry - (I Don't Know Why) But I Do 2:18
6. Roy Hamilton (5) - You Can Have Her 2:45
7. Slim Harpo - Rainin' In My Heart 2:33
8. Chuck Jackson - I Don't Want To Cry 2:16
9. Freddie King And His Orchestra - Hide Away 2:35
10. Carla Thomas - Gee Whiz (Look At His Eyes) 2:19
11. The Drifters - Some Kind Of Wonderful 2:34
12. Jimmy Reed - Big Boss Man 2:49
13. The Marcels - Blue Moon 2:16
14. Shep and The Limelites - Daddy's Home 2:53
15. Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law 2:24
16. Little Junior Parker - Driving Wheel 2:35
17. Bobby Lewis, Joe Rene and Orchestra - Tossin' And Turnin' 2:19
18. The Pips, Gladys Knight - Every Beat Of My Heart 2:02
19. Ben E. King - Stand By Me 2:58
20. Dee Clark - Raindrops 2:50
21. The Jive Five, Joe Rene and Orchestra - My True Story 2:31
22. Ike and Tina Turner - It's Gonna Work Out Fine 3:01
23. The Mar-Keys - Last Night 2:37
24. Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1 1:53
25. The Jarmels - A Little Bit Of Soap 2:09
26. Fats Domino - Let The Four Winds Blow 2:16
27. Solomon Burke - Just Out Of Reach (Of My Two Open Arms) 2:48
28. Lee Dorsey - Ya Ya 2:22
29. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman (Unedited) 3:02
30. The Impressions - Gypsy Woman 2:18
31. Bobby Bland - Turn On Your Love Light 2:35
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