VA - You Better Believe Rare and Modern Soul Gems Vol. 01+ Vol. 02 [2006]

RARE MODERN SOUL GEMS

VA - You Better Believe Rare and Modern Soul Gems Vol. 01+ Vol. 02 [2006]

Over the years, I have purchased many, many soul compilations. My interest has mainly been sixties R&B and soul. More recently, thanks largely to the comprehensive Complete Stax/Volt Singles boxes and the Rhino Soul Hits of the 70s I have really developed a deep appreciation for what is now acknowledged to be the last great period of soul music. Yes, it was more sophisticated, but there were really many fine songwriters, producers, arrangers and singers that were making some really sublime music during this time period. So, all that to get to this collection of songs from this same time period (1969-1979). These are songs that missed entirely in the U.S. but did attract the British dance crowd and have been "collectables" in their original 45 incarnation. The quality, pacing, sound quality and packaging on this collection is 1st rate, placing it right up there with Rhino and Ace/Kent. It's an import, not easy to find, and a bit pricey, but well worth the effort.... Exceptional compilation, many songs issued for the first time on CD (Amazon)

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Track lists

Volume 1

01 Mary Wells - If You Can't Give Her Love (Give Her Up) 3:00

02 Gerald Sims - You'll Never Be Sorry 2:54

03 Jean Battle - I've Got To Come In 2:26

04 Ben E. King - Smooth Sailing 3:18

05 Classic Sullivans - Paint Yourself In A Corner 2:50

06 Major Lance - Without A Doubt 3:06

07 Vivian Reed - Save Your Love For Me 3:18

08 Cool Sounds - Free (I'm Coming Home) 3:03

09 Aristocrats - Let's Get Together Now 3:04

10 Prince Phillip Mitchell - One On One 4:18

11 Bettye Swann - Kiss My Love Goodbye 3:21

12 Terry Collins - I L.O.V.E. Y.O.U. 3:54

13 Barbara Lynn - Nice And Easy 1:50

14 Archie Bell & The Drells - When You Left Heartache Began 2:18

15 Duponts - Always Be My Baby 2:32

16 Hypnotics - Beware Of The Stranger 2:58

17 Donny Hathaway - Love, Love, Love (Alternate Mix) 3:30

18 Enticers - Calling For Your Love 2:38

19 Brenton Wood - Better Believe It 3:31

20 Aretha Franklin - Don't Let Me Lose This Dream 2:18

21 Sam Dees - Fragile, Handle With Care 3:26

22 Dynells - Let Me Prove That I Love You 2:24

23 Bobby Sheen - I May Not Be What You Want 2:24

24 Tower Of Power - So Very Hard To Go 3:42

25 Peggy Scott - Nobody's Gonna Get Your Mama 3:02

Volume 2

01 Al Hudson & The Soul Partners - I'm About Loving You 2:55

02 Jackie Moore - Behind Closed Doors 3:51

03 Frankie Newsome - We're On Our Way 3:21

04 Linda Jones - If Only (We Had Met Sooner) 2:40

05 Olympics - Girl, You're My Kind Of People 3:13

06 Bettye Swann - I Want Sunday Back Again 2:32

07 Darrow Fletcher - Rising Cost Of Love 3:39

08 Lorraine Johnson - If You Want Me To Be More Of A Woman (You Got To Be More Of A Man) 3:22

09 Johnny Bristol - Strangers In The Dark Corners 3:44

10 Dee Dee Warwick - Only The One You Love 2:47

11 Prince Phillip Mitchell - You're All I Got In This World 4:26

12 Pointer Sisters - Don't Try To Take The Fifth 2:44

13 Tony & Tandy - Bitter With The Sweet 3:16

14 Garland Green - Plain And Simple Girl 3:26

15 Barbara Lynn - You Make Me So Hot 2:32

16 Hypnotics - Girl, You Know That I Love You 2:57

17 Mary Wells - Cancel My Subscription 3:28

18 Windy City - Hey It's Over 3:13

19 Barbara Lewis - I'm So Thankful 2:31

20 Sam Dees - Signed Miss Heroin 4:03

21 Bettye Lavette - Waiting For Tomorrow 3:15

22 Duponts - If You Do Love Me 3:44

23 Walter Jackson - Coldest Days Of My Life 4:32

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