SAM & DAVE Greatest Hits – The Ultimate Soul Duo’s Timeless Re-recordings (Audio CD)

Product Information

• UPC: 5706238317174
• Catalog Code: DA404905
• Product Type: Audio CD / Album (Re-recordings)
• Genre: Soul / R&B, Gospel, Pop
• Format: Compact Disc (CD)
• Country of Release: Europe (Import)
• Released: 2003 by ELAP Music
• Label: ELAP Music

Overview

"SAM & DAVE Greatest Hits" is a dynamic collection of re-recorded classics by one of soul music’s most legendary duos. Featuring iconic tracks such as "You Don't Know Like I Know," "Hold On, I'm Coming," "You Got Me Hummin'," "Soul Man," and "I Thank You," this album captures the raw energy, undeniable chemistry, and heartfelt passion that made Sam & Dave the definitive voice of soul in the 1960s. Their music, expertly re-imagined in these recordings by ELAP Music, showcases the perfect juxtaposition of a high-voiced wailer and a low-toned blaster, resulting in a sound that is both deeply soulful and irresistibly engaging.

Spanish Translation – Overview (Descripción General)

"SAM & DAVE Greatest Hits" es una recopilación dinámica de los clásicos regrabados por uno de los dúos más legendarios del soul. Con temas icónicos como "You Don't Know Like I Know," "Hold On, I'm Coming," "You Got Me Hummin'," "Soul Man" y "I Thank You," este álbum captura la energía cruda, la química innegable y la pasión sincera que hicieron de Sam & Dave la voz definitiva del soul en los años 60. Su música, reimaginada con maestría en estas grabaciones por ELAP Music, muestra el perfecto contraste entre un cantante de voz aguda y otro de tono grave, resultando en un sonido profundamente sentimental e increíblemente atractivo.

Product Features

• Authentic Re-recordings: Presents re-imagined versions of the duo’s greatest soul hits recorded in 2003, preserving the original spirit and energy.
• Soulful Arrangement: Each track balances pop melody with a gospel-like fervor, accentuating the vocal interplay that defined the duo.
• High-Quality Sound: Engineered for clarity and warmth, these recordings deliver a rich listening experience that honors the classic Stax era.
• Collector’s Item: An essential addition for soul music aficionados and collectors who celebrate the history and legacy of Sam & Dave.

Interesting Facts

• Dynamic Duo History: Sam Moore (born 1935 in Miami) and Dave Prater Jr (born 1937 in Ocilla, Georgia, who tragically died on April 9, 1980) joined forces in the mid-'60s to become one of the most electrifying duos in soul music history.
• Songwriting Legacy: While their debut was penned solely by David Porter, the duo soon became the muses for the storied songwriting partnership of Isaac Hayes and David Porter, resulting in soulful exchanges that defined an era.
• Signature Ballad: Their 1967 hit "When Something Is Wrong With My Baby" is celebrated as the duo’s most delicate and poignant ballad—a notable departure from their usual high-energy tracks.
• Cultural Impact: Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992, Sam & Dave not only embodied the spirit of soul but also influenced generations of musicians with their passionate, church-inflected style.

Spanish Translation – Interesting Facts (Datos Interesantes)

• Historia del Dúo Dinámico: Sam Moore (nacido en 1935 en Miami) y Dave Prater Jr (nacido en 1937 en Ocilla, Georgia, fallecido el 9 de abril de 1980) se unieron a mediados de los años 60 para convertirse en uno de los dúos más impactantes en la historia del soul.
• Legado en la Composición: Aunque su primer sencillo fue escrito únicamente por David Porter, el dúo pronto se convirtió en la inspiración de la célebre alianza compositiva entre Isaac Hayes y David Porter, dando lugar a intercambios musicales llenos de alma que definieron una época.
• Balada Emblemática: Su éxito de 1967 "When Something Is Wrong With My Baby" es reconocido como la balada más delicada y conmovedora del dúo, diferenciándose notablemente de sus enérgicos temas habituales.
• Impacto Cultural: Con su inducción al Rock and Roll Hall of Fame en 1992, Sam & Dave no solo encarnaron el espíritu del soul, sino que también han influenciado a generaciones de músicos con su estilo apasionado e inspirado en el gospel.

Track Listing

1. Soul Man
   Duration: [Not Specified]
2. Hold On, I'm Coming – 2:34
3. You Don't Know Like I Know – 2:56
4. I Thank You – [Duration Not Specified]
5. Soothe Me – 2:34
6. Soul Sister, Brown Sugar – 2:24
7. When Something Is Wrong With My Baby – 3:21
8. Can't You Find Another Way – 2:26
9. Don't Pull Your Love – 5:06
10. You Don't Know What You Mean To Me – 2:34
11. Said Wasn't Gonna Tell Nobody – 2:34
12. You Got Me Hummin' – 2:44

Note: Track durations are based on the re-recordings as released by ELAP Music. Actual timings may vary slightly.

Publishers

This album is an import release of the 2003 ELAP re-recordings, presenting the definitive collection of Sam & Dave’s greatest hits. All recordings are licensed and re-recorded under strict copyright guidelines by ELAP Music.

WARNING: Copyright in all recordings issued under this label is strictly enforced. Any unauthorized broadcasting, public performance, copying, or re-recording in any manner whatsoever will constitute infringement. Licenses for public performance may be obtained from Phonographic Performance Ltd. (Ganton House, 14-22 Ganton Street, London).

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Spanish (Etiquetas):

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