Various
Singing From My Soul: Soul Chronology 5 (2cd)
BACK IN PRINT, AVAILABLE AT A FRIENDLY PRICE! By 1960 the sound of black popular music had turned away from a driving, largely uptempo rhythm and blues towards a more emotionally poignant style described at the time as secularised gospel. This DOUBLE-CD compilation brings together 55 of the the finest tunes from the days before soul went mainstream, accompanied by a 28-page booklet exploring the historical background from the years 1959 and 1960. Featured artists include Isley Brothers, Staple Singers, Eugene Church, Jackie Wilson, The "5" Royales, James Brown, Soul Stirrers, Barrett Strong, Sensational Wonders, Ray Charles, Earl Gaines Three, Kelly Brothers, Ike & Tina Turner, Earl King, Harold Burrage, Miracles, Top Notes, The Drapers, Gary U.S. Bonds, a.m.o.