Smooth Soul

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There is apparently also a 17 disc version of this box set, Amazon lists both versions

Tracklist

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1CD: I Found a Love – Disc One
#TitleArtistLength
1I’ll Be Around
recording engineer:
Joe Tarsia
producer:
Thom Bell
bass:
Ron Baker (in 1973)
drums (drum set):
Earl Young (in 1973)
percussion [vibraphone, marimba]:
Vince Montana (in 1973)
piano:
Thom Bell (in 1973)
background vocals:
Yvette Benson (in 1973), Carla Benton (in 1973) and Barbara Ingram (in 1973)
baritone vocals:
Henry Fambrough (in 1973)
bass vocals:
Pervis Jackson (in 1973)
tenor vocals:
Billy Henderson (in 1973), Bobbie Smith (in 1973) and Philippé Wynne (in 1973)
conductor:
Thom Bell (in 1973)
remixer:
Joe Tarsia
arranger:
Thom Bell
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation
recorded at:
Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (in 1973)
mixed at:
Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
recording of:
I’ll Be Around (in 1973)
composer:
Thom Bell and Phil Hurtt
publisher:
Mighty Three Music Ld. and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
The Spinners3:13
2Tell It Like It IsThe Neville Brothers2:42
3Rainy Night in Georgia
producer:
Arif Mardin
bass:
Harold Cowart (on 1969-09-11)
drums (drum set):
Ron Ziegler (on 1969-09-11)
guitar:
Cornell Dupree (in 1969) and Jim O’Rourke (on 1969-09-11)
harmonica:
Toots Thielemans (in 1969)
instruments:
Cold Grits (in 1969)
organ:
Billy Carter (on 1969-09-11)
piano:
Dave Crawford (on 1969-09-11)
background vocals:
The Sweet Inspirations (on 1969-09-11)
arranger:
Arif Mardin
recorded at:
Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida, United States (on 1969-09-11)
later releases:
Rainy Night in Georgia by Brook Benton
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (number: 498)
cover recording of:
Rainy Night in Georgia (on 1969-09-11)
lyricist and composer:
Tony Joe White
publisher:
Combine Music Corp. and EMI Songs Limited
Brook Benton3:51
4Try a Little TendernessOtis Redding3:45
5I Found a Love
baritone saxophone:
Floyd Newman (from 1967-02-01 until 1967-02-04)
bass [electric bass]:
Tommy Cogbill (from 1967-02-01 until 1967-02-04)
drums (drum set):
Roger Hawkins (from 1967-02-01 until 1967-02-04)
guitar:
Jimmy Johnson (from 1967-02-01 until 1967-02-04) and Lincoln "Chips" Moman (from 1967-02-01 until 1967-02-04)
keyboard [piano, organ]:
Dewey "Spooner" Oldham (from 1967-02-01 until 1967-02-04)
tenor saxophone:
Charles Chalmers (from 1967-02-01 until 1967-02-04) and Jimmy Mitchell (from 1967-02-01 until 1967-02-04)
trumpet:
Gene “Bowlegs” Miller (from 1967-02-01 until 1967-02-04)
vocals:
Wilson Pickett (from 1967-02-01 until 1967-02-04)
recorded at:
Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, United States (from 1967-02-01 until 1967-02-04)
partial cover recording of:
I Found a Love (from 1967-02-01 until 1967-02-04)
writer:
Wilson Pickett, Willie Schofield and Robert L. West
publisher:
Alibri Music Co, C & B West Publishing Co., Lupine Music, Progressive Music, Rightsong Music and Unichappell Music, Inc.
Wilson Pickett2:33
6When a Man Loves a Woman
producer:
Marlin Greene and Quin Ivy
double bass:
Albert Lowe Jr. (on 1966-02-17)
drums (drum set):
Roger Hawkins (on 1966-02-17)
farfisa [farfisa organ]:
Spooner Oldham (on 1966-02-17)
guitar:
Marlin Greene (on 1966-02-17)
vocals:
Percy Sledge (on 1966-02-17)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
HHO Ltd., WEA International Inc. (, in 1966) and Atlantic Recording Corporation (in 1966)
recorded at:
Norala Studio in Sheffield, Alabama, United States (on 1966-02-17)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (number: 54) and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock
recording of:
When a Man Loves a Woman (on 1966-02-17)
writer:
Calvin Lewis and Andrew Wright
publisher:
Mijac Music, Warner Chappell, Warner Chappell Music, Warner Chappell Music Ltd., Warner Chappell North America, Warner/Chappell, Pronto Music, Inc. (from 1966 to present), Quinvy Music Publishing Company, Inc. (from 1966 to present), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (from 1966 to present), Pronto (in 1972) and Quinvy (in 1972)
Percy Sledge2:51
7Angel
recording engineer:
Phil Schier (in 1972-04)
producer:
Aretha Franklin and Quincy Jones
mixer:
Phil Schier
tenor saxophone:
Joe Farrell (in 1972-04)
remixer:
Quincy Jones and Phil Schier
arranger:
Aretha Franklin and Quincy Jones
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (in 1973) and WEA International Inc. (in 1973)
recorded at:
The Record Plant in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1972-04)
remixed at:
The Record Plant in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Angel (in 1972-04)
writer:
Carolyn Franklin and Sonny Sanders
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation and Springtime Music, Inc.
Aretha Franklin4:28
8Patches
cover recording of:
Patches
writer:
Ronald Dunbar and Norman Johnson
Clarence Carter3:09
9Thin Line Between Love and Hate
The Persuaders3:23
10Love Makes the World Go ’Found
recording of:
Love Makes the World Go Round
lyricist and composer:
Deon Jackson
Deon Jackson2:29
11I’ve Been Loving You Too Long (to Stop Now)
recording of:
I’ve Been Loving You Too Long
writer:
Jerry Butler (in 1965) and Otis Redding (in 1965)
publisher:
East, Time and Wildwood Music Ltd.
Otis Redding3:13
12Baby, I’m Yours
producer:
Bert Berns and Ollie McLaughlin
baritone saxophone:
Haywood Henry (on 1965-01-08)
double bass [bass]:
Jimmy Lewis (on 1965-01-08)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Gary Chester (on 1965-01-08)
guitar:
Bill Suyker (on 1965-01-08)
piano:
Paul Griffin (on 1965-01-08)
strings:
[unknown] (on 1965-01-08)
tenor saxophone:
Charlie Brown (on 1965-01-08)
trombone:
Jimmy Cleveland (on 1965-01-08) and Tony Studd (on 1965-01-08)
trumpet:
Dud Bascomb (on 1965-01-08) and Clark Terry (on 1965-01-08)
background vocals:
vocal group (on 1965-01-08)
vocals:
Barbara Lewis (on 1965-01-08)
conductor:
Teacho Wiltshire (on 1965-01-08)
arranger:
Teacho Wiltshire
remaster of:
Baby, I’m Yours by Barbara Lewis
samples from:
Hello Stranger: The Best of Barbara Lewis by Barbara Lewis
recording of:
Baby, I’m Yours (on 1965-01-08)
lyricist and composer:
Van McCoy
publisher:
EMI Blackwood Music Inc. and Van McCoy Music
Barbara Lewis2:30
13Cry to MeBetty Harris3:15
14Tonight’s the Night
Solomon Burke2:41
15Just One LookDoris Troy2:30
16Stay With MeLorraine Ellison3:30
2CD: I Found a Love – Disc Two
#TitleArtistLength
1One of a Kind (Love Affair)
The Spinners3:20
2(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
recording engineer:
Tom Dowd (on 1967-02-16)
producer:
Jerry Wexler
bass guitar:
Tommy Cogbill (on 1967-02-16)
drums (drum set):
Gene Chrisman (on 1967-02-16)
piano:
Spooner Oldham (on 1967-02-16)
trumpet:
Bernie Glow (on 1967-02-16), Melvin Lastie (on 1967-02-16) and Joe Newman (on 1967-02-16)
choir vocals:
Carolyn Franklin (on 1967-02-16), Erma Franklin (on 1967-02-16) and The Sweet Inspirations (on 1967-02-16)
vocals:
Aretha Franklin (on 1967-02-16)
arranger:
Tom Dowd and Arif Mardin
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
WEA International Inc. (in 1967) and Atlantic Recording Corporation (in 1968)
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1967-02-16)
part of:
RuPaul’s Drag Race Lip Sync Performances (number: 10) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 90)
cover recording of:
(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman (on 1967-02-16)
lyricist:
Gerry Goffin
additional writer:
Jerry Wexler
composer:
Carole King
publisher:
Screen Gems–Columbia Music, Inc. and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc.
sub-publisher:
Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd. and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部
Aretha Franklin2:44
3I’m in Love
recorded in:
Memphis, Tennessee, United States (from 1967-07-01 until 1967-07-03)
recording engineer:
Tom Dowd (from 1967-07-01 until 1967-07-03)
producer:
Jerry Wexler
baritone saxophone:
Floyd Newman (from 1967-07-01 until 1967-07-03)
bass [electric bass]:
Tommy Cogbill (from 1967-07-01 until 1967-07-03)
drums (drum set):
Gene Chrisman (from 1967-07-01 until 1967-07-03)
guitar:
Reggie Young (from 1967-07-01 until 1967-07-03)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Bobby Womack (from 1967-07-01 until 1967-07-03)
organ:
Bobby Emmons (from 1967-07-01 until 1967-07-03)
piano:
Bobby Wood (from 1967-07-01 until 1967-07-03)
tenor saxophone:
Charles Chalmers (from 1967-07-01 until 1967-07-03) and King Curtis (from 1967-07-01 until 1967-07-03)
trumpet:
Gene “Bowlegs” Miller (from 1967-07-01 until 1967-07-03)
vocals:
Wilson Pickett (from 1967-07-01 until 1967-07-03)
recording of:
I’m in Love (from 1967-07-01 until 1967-07-03)
lyricist and composer:
Bobby Womack
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. and Pronto Music
Wilson Pickett2:31
4(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don’t Want to Be RightLuther Ingram3:36
5Slip Away
recording engineer and producer:
Rick Hall
bass:
David Hood (on 1968-04-08)
drums (drum set):
Roger Hawkins (on 1968-04-08)
guitar:
Clarence Carter (on 1968-04-08)
organ:
Barry Beckett (on 1968-04-08)
tenor saxophone:
Charles Chalmers (on 1968-04-08), Andrew Love (on 1968-04-08) and Aaron Varnell (on 1968-04-08)
trumpet:
Gene Miller (on 1968-04-08) and Wayne Jackson (on 1968-04-08)
vocals:
Clarence Carter (on 1968-04-08)
recorded at:
Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, United States (on 1968-04-08)
recording of:
Slip Away (on 1968-04-08)
writer:
William Armstrong, Marcus Daniel and Wilbur Terrell
publisher:
Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc.
Clarence Carter2:30
6Walk On ByDionne Warwick2:53
7Natural High
part of:
Anti-Hit List: August 27, 1996 (number: 7)
recording of:
Natural High
lyricist and composer:
Charles McCormick
publisher:
IQ Music Ltd.
Bloodstone4:54
8Love on a Two‐Way Street
The Moments3:46
9Make Me Your Baby
recording of:
Make Me Your Baby
composer:
Roger Atkins and Helen Miller
Barbara Lewis2:31
10Release MeEsther Phillips3:19
11HypnotizedLinda Jones2:39
12That’s the Way I Feel About ’Cha
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
United Artists (in 1971)
recording of:
That’s the Way I Feel About Cha
writer:
John Grisby, Joe Hicks and Bobby Womack
Bobby Womack5:12
13If You Need Me
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1963-03-15)
engineer:
Tom Dowd and Phil Iehle
producer:
Bert Berns and Jerry Wexler
baritone saxophone:
Haywood Henry (on 1963-03-15)
bass [electric bass]:
Russ Saunders (on 1963-03-15)
drums (drum set):
Bobby Donaldson (on 1963-03-15)
guitar:
George Barnes (on 1963-03-15) and Bob Bushnell (on 1963-03-15)
piano:
Artie Butler (on 1963-03-15)
tambourine:
Phil Kraus (on 1963-03-15)
tenor saxophone:
Sam Taylor (on 1963-03-15) and Ben Smith (on 1963-03-15)
trumpet:
Marky Markowitz (on 1963-03-15) and Ernie Royal (on 1963-03-15)
choir vocals:
unidentified female choir (on 1963-03-15)
vocals:
Solomon Burke (on 1963-03-15)
conductor:
Garry Sherman (on 1963-03-15)
arranger:
Garry Sherman
cover recording of:
If You Need Me (on 1963-03-15)
writer:
Robert Bateman, Wilson Pickett and Sonny Sanders
publisher:
Belinda (ended), Cotillion Music Inc. and Lupine Music
Solomon Burke2:33
14B‐A‐B‐YCarla Thomas2:49
15Pain in My Heart
Otis Redding2:24
16When Something Is Wrong With My BabySam & Dave3:17
3CD: Baby, I’m for Real – Disc One
#TitleArtistLength
1Never Can Say GoodbyeThe Jackson 53:02
2Baby I Need Your LovingFour Tops2:46
3My Cherie Amour
producer:
Henry Cosby
lead vocals:
Stevie Wonder (from 1967 until 1968)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Motown Record Corporation (in 1969)
recorded at:
Hitsville in Detroit, Michigan, United States (from 1967 until 1968)
part of:
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (number: 399)
recording of:
My Cherie Amour (from 1967 until 1968)
writer:
Henry Cosby, Sylvia Moy and Stevie Wonder
publisher:
Black Bull Music, Jobete Music, Jobete Music Co., Inc., Sawandi Music, Stone Agate Music and 大洋音楽
Stevie Wonder2:53
4Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)The Temptations3:49
5Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing
producer:
Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson
instruments:
The Funk Brothers (on 1967-10-06)
background vocals:
Valerie Simpson (in 1967) and Nickolas Ashford (on 1967-10-06)
lead vocals:
Marvin Gaye (on 1967-10-06) and Tammi Terrell (on 1967-10-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
UMG Recordings, Inc. (in 1968)
recorded at:
Hitsville in Detroit, Michigan, United States (on 1967-10-06)
recording of:
Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing (on 1967-10-06)
writer:
Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Jobete Music (UK) Ltd., イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (until 2021-06-30), Jobete Music Co., Inc. (from 1967 to present) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (from 2021-07-01 to present)
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell2:16
6Stop! In the Name of Love
producer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland
instruments:
The Funk Brothers (from 1965-01-05 until 1965-01-11)
background vocals:
The Andantes (from 1965-01-05 until 1965-01-11), Florence Ballard (from 1965-01-05 until 1965-01-11) and Mary Wilson (from 1965-01-05 until 1965-01-11)
lead vocals:
Diana Ross (from 1965-01-05 until 1965-01-11)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Motown Record Corporation (in 1965)
recorded at:
Hitsville in Detroit, Michigan, United States (from 1965-01-05 until 1965-01-11)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1965 (number: 13) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 254)
recording of:
Stop! In the Name of Love (from 1965-01-05 until 1965-01-11)
lyricist:
Eddie Holland
composer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland
publisher:
Jobete Music (UK) Ltd., Stone Agate Music Division, イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (from 2021-07-01 to present)
The Supremes2:54
7Ooo Baby BabyThe Miracles2:45
8It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s WorldJames Brown2:48
9Funny (How Time Slips Away)
Joe Hinton3:06
10Cry Baby
producer:
Jerry Ragovoy
conductor:
Garry Sherman
arranger:
Jerry Ragovoy
recording of:
Cry Baby (in 1963-05)
writer:
Bert Russell Berns and Jerry Ragovoy
Garnet Mimms & the Enchanters3:28
11Turn Back the Hands of TimeTyrone Davis2:57
12Sitting in the Park
recording of:
Sitting in the Park
composer:
Billy Stewart
Billy Stewart3:17
13Woman’s Gotta Have It
Bobby Womack3:32
14What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am)
The Tams2:01
15Searching for My LoveBobby Moore & the Rhythm Aces2:31
16I Had a Talk With My Man Last Night
Mitty Collier2:52
4CD: Baby, I’m for Real – Disc Two
#TitleArtistLength
1Too Busy Thinking About My BabyMarvin Gaye2:59
2I’m Still in Love With YouAl Green3:14
3Oh Girl
recording of:
Oh Girl
lyricist and composer:
Eugene Record
publisher:
Unichappell Music, Inc.
The Chi‐Lites3:30
4My Guy
recording of:
My Guy
lyricist and composer:
Smokey Robinson
publisher:
Jobette Music (UK) Ltd.
Mary Wells2:53
5Crying Time
cover recording of:
Crying Time
lyricist and composer:
Buck Owens (in 1964)
publisher:
Beachaven Music Corporation and Sony/ATV Tree Publishing
Ray Charles2:58
6There’ll Come a Time
Betty Everett2:44
7Oh, What a NightThe Dells4:06
8Woman to WomanShirley Brown3:55
9Baby, I’m for Real
The Originals3:17
10What Becomes of the BrokenheartedJimmy Ruffin2:59
11You Make Me Feel Brand NewThe Stylistics4:46
12Hey There Lonely Girl
Eddie Holman3:36
13Baby, Baby Don’t CryThe Miracles3:58
14Since I Lost My BabyThe Temptations2:54
15Mama Didn’t Lie
Jan Bradley2:03
16Every Little Bit Hurts
recording of:
Every Little Bit Hurts
lyricist and composer:
Ed Cobb
publisher:
Jobete Music (UK) Ltd. and Stone Agate Music
Brenda Holloway2:50
5CD: How Sweet It Is – Disc One
#TitleArtistLength
1How Sweet It Is (to Be Loved by You)Marvin Gaye2:58
2I’ll Be ThereMichael Jackson3:59
3The Tracks of My TearsThe Miracles2:53
4Stay in My Corner
producer:
Bobby Miller
recording of:
Stay in My Corner (in 1967)
writer:
Wade Flemons, Bobby Miller and Barrett Strong
publisher:
Conrad Music
The Dells6:11
5The Thrill Is GoneB.B. King5:26
6Our Day Will ComeRuby & the Romantics2:31
7Two LoversMary Wells2:46
8I’m So ProudThe Impressions2:48
9My Girl
producer:
Smokey Robinson and Ronald White
bass:
James Jamerson (from 1964-09-25 until 1964-11-17)
drums (drum set):
Benny Benjamin (from 1964-09-25 until 1964-11-17)
guitar:
Robert White (from 1964-09-25 until 1964-11-17)
instruments:
The Funk Brothers (from 1964-09-25 until 1964-11-17)
strings:
Detroit Symphony Orchestra (from 1964-09-25 until 1964-11-17)
background vocals:
Eddie Kendricks (from 1964-09-25 until 1964-11-17), Otis Williams (from 1964-09-25 until 1964-11-17) and Paul Williams (from 1964-09-25 until 1964-11-17)
lead vocals:
David Ruffin (from 1964-09-25 until 1964-11-17)
performer:
The Temptations (from 1964-09-25 until 1964-11-17)
strings arranger:
Paul Riser
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Motown Record Company, L.P. (in 1964)
recorded at:
Hitsville in Detroit, Michigan, United States (from 1964-09-25 until 1964-11-17)
part of:
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (number: 3), Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1965 (number: 11), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 43) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (number: 88)
recording of:
My Girl (from 1964-09-25 until 1964-11-17)
lyricist:
Smokey Robinson
composer:
Smokey Robinson and Ronald White
publisher:
Jobete Music, Jobete Music (UK) Ltd., Jobete Music Co., Inc., Music for Africa, Poochum, イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (from 2021-07-01 to present)
The Temptations2:43
10You’re All I Need to Get ByMarvin Gaye2:51
11Betcha by Golly, WowThe Stylistics3:18
12Love Is a Hurtin’ ThingLou Rawls2:14
13Never Give You Up
Jerry Butler3:06
14My Whole World Ended (the Moment You Left Me)David Ruffin3:29
15What Does It Take (to Win Your Love)Jr. Walker & the All Stars2:28
16Jealous Kind of Fella
Garland Green2:52
6CD: How Sweet It Is – Disc Two
#TitleArtistLength
1Someday We’ll Be TogetherThe Supremes3:29
2You Really Got a Hold on MeThe Miracles2:54
3Let’s Get It OnMarvin Gaye4:54
4SunnyBobby Hebb2:42
5I Wish It Would RainThe Temptations2:46
6If I Were Your WomanGladys Knight & the Pips3:11
7Have You Seen Her
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Brunswick Records Corp. (in 1972)
recording of:
Have You Seen Her
writer:
Barbara Acklin and Eugene Record
publisher:
Intersong Music Ltd. and Warner Chappell Music Ltd.
The Chi‐Lites5:10
8Love Makes a WomanBarbara Acklin2:58
9In the Rain
recording of:
In the Rain
writer:
Tony Hester
publisher:
Groovesville Music (ended) and EMI Longitude Music
The Dramatics5:08
10The Bells
The Originals3:03
11Let’s Go Get Stoned
cover recording of:
Let’s Go Get Stoned
lyricist and composer:
Jo Armstead, Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson
Ray Charles2:57
12I’ll Be DoggoneMarvin Gaye2:47
13That’s the Way Love Is
Bobby “Blue” Bland2:33
14I Do Love You
recording of:
I Do Love You
Billy Stewart3:03
15Nothing Takes the Place of You
Toussaint McCall3:07
16Rainbow ’65, Part 1 & 2Gene Chandler6:03
7CD: Piece of My Heart – Disc One
8CD: Piece of My Heart – Disc Two
9CD: Down Home Soul – Disc One
10CD: Down Home Soul – Disc Two