Description
50 Hits of Soul (That’s Soul Music) – Timeless Soul & Funk Collection (2-CD Set)
Product Information
- UPC: 7619929234026
- Format: 2 x Audio CD (Compilation)
- Label: Block Buster – 5392 S
- Country of Release: Czech Republic
- Release Year: 1997
- Genre: Funk / Soul / Disco
- Compiled By: Michael Richter
- Distributor: Selected Sound Carrier AG, CH-6343 Rotkreuz, Switzerland
Overview
Celebrate the golden era of soul with “50 Hits of Soul (That’s Soul Music)”, a dynamic 2-CD anthology that revives the passion, groove, and storytelling of classic funk and soul music. This collection features monumental tracks from legends like James Brown, Ike & Tina Turner, The Supremes, Sam & Dave, Rare Earth, and George McCrae, with some tracks uniquely re-recorded by original artists or group members for improved audio quality.
From the electrifying call to action of "Sex Machine" to the tender emotions of "Rescue Me" and "It's In His Kiss," this box set is both a heartfelt tribute and a collector’s essential, immersing listeners in more than 2.5 hours of music that defined a generation.
Product Features
- Number of CDs: 2
- Total Tracks: 50
- Playback Time: CD1 – 78:07, CD2 – 77:46
- Audio Quality: Digitally enhanced, including re-recordings by original artists for select tracks
- Packaging: Jewel case with cover art
- Language: English
Interesting Facts
- Historic Lineup: Features chart-topping icons and rare grooves from artists who shaped soul and funk music across decades.
- Authentic Sound: Some recordings have been carefully re-created by original performers or group members to ensure high fidelity while preserving their legendary sound.
- Cross-Era Appeal: Blends Motown classics, deep funk, early disco, and rhythm-and-blues into one sweeping retrospective.
CD 1 Highlights
- James Brown – Sex Machine
- Ike & Tina Turner – Nutbush City Limits
- Jimmy Castor Bunch – Troglodyte (Cave Men)
- Original Leadsingers of The Temptations – Cloud Nine
- Rare Earth – Hey Big Brother
- Supremes – Stoned Love
- Sam & Dave – Hold On, I’m Comin’
- George McCrae – It’s Been So Long
- War – All Day Music
- Syreeta – With You I’m Born Again
CD 2 Highlights
- Sam & Dave – Sweet Soul Music
- Martha Reeves – Dancing in the Street
- Supremes – Baby Love
- War – Me and Baby Brother
- Billy Ocean – Love Really Hurts Without You
- Chi-Lites – For God’s Sake (Give More Power to the People)
- Betty Everett – It’s In His Kiss (Shoop Shoop Song)
- Fontella Bass – Rescue Me
- Percy Sledge – Bring It On Home
- James Brown – Hot Pants (Live)
Publishers
Released and distributed by Selected Sound Carrier AG, Switzerland. Compilation by Michael Richter. 1997 edition.
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