Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 56:23
Size: 129.1 MB
Styles: Memphis blues, Soul
Year: 2010
Art: Front
[2:06] 1. Willie Mitchell - That Driving Beat
[2:26] 2. Charlie Rich - Love Is After Me
[2:59] 3. Melodics - Ain't That Sharing My Love
[2:12] 4. Ace Cannon - Sea Cruise (Instrumental)
[2:18] 5. Janet & The Jays - Hurtin' On You Baby
[2:08] 6. James Fry - Mama's Boy
[2:15] 7. Don Bryant - Comin' On Strong
[2:12] 8. Willie Mitchell - The Champion, Pt. 1
[2:52] 9. George Jackson - So Good To Me
[2:25] 10. The 5 Royales - Help Yourself
[2:49] 11. Gene Miller - Sho Is Good
[2:45] 12. Kim Melvin - Doin' The Popcorn
[2:31] 13. Willie Mitchell - Who's Making Love
[1:55] 14. Ann Peebles - I Can't Let You Go
[2:07] 15. Syl Johnson - Anyone But You
[3:08] 16. Charlie Rich - Don't Tear Me Down
[2:19] 17. Janet & The Jays - Love What You're Doing To Me
[2:58] 18. Bobo Mr. Soul - Hitch-Hiking To Heartbreak
[2:56] 19. Willie Walker - Love Makes The World Go Round
[2:37] 20. Veniece - Stepchild
[2:34] 21. Africano - Satisfactorize Your Mind
[3:42] 22. Majik - Back Into Your Heart
It's puzzling how they can promote this CD as a "Northern Soul" compilation, seeing as how these tracks were all recorded for the Hi Records label in Memphis; more like the heart of Southern Soul! Definitions and sub-genres aside, this is a very good collection of soul music, spanning the years 1965 to 1979. This album is subtitled "Willie Mitchell's Ultimate Driving Beat," mainly for the fact that Mitchell was an executive at Hi Records and produced most (if not all?) of these recordings, plus he also has two of his instrumentals on this collection. Another instrumental on here is a cover of "Sea Cruise" by Ace Cannon, but the rest of the tracks are vocal numbers. There are some VERY obscure artists on this CD, some of whom recorded only a single or two for the label. One of the last tunes that the famous Five Royales recorded before they broke up in 1967 is included, as are some dynamite songs by George Jackson, Don Bryant, and even the amazingly versatile Charlie Rich. Those looking for Hi Records stalwarts such as Al Green, Ann Peebles, O.V. Wright, Otis Clay, and Syl Johnson will be disappointed by their absence from this CD, but the many other quality tracks more than make up for the lack of big names. This CD comes with an informative booklet with short bios on each artist, along with song credits and times. A good package. Fans of 60s and 70s soul music, as well as Hi Records and Willie Mitchell fans, should find plenty to enjoy. ~Donald Gilliland
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