Rhino's three-volume Soul Hits series is aimed directly at casual soul fans (the kind who listen to oldies stations but would like a break from the commercials), or those who are just getting their feet wet without wanting to make a major investment. Though the discs contain only ten songs, they're budget-priced and stick to the basics -- mostly from the early and mid-'60s -- without straying at all. Every song is a certified soul classic. The first volume includes Arthur Conley's "Sweet Soul Music," Otis Redding's "Try a ...
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Rhino's three-volume Soul Hits series is aimed directly at casual soul fans (the kind who listen to oldies stations but would like a break from the commercials), or those who are just getting their feet wet without wanting to make a major investment. Though the discs contain only ten songs, they're budget-priced and stick to the basics -- mostly from the early and mid-'60s -- without straying at all. Every song is a certified soul classic. The first volume includes Arthur Conley's "Sweet Soul Music," Otis Redding's "Try a Little Tenderness," Aretha Franklin's "Respect," Booker T. & the MG's' "Green Onions," and Archie Bell & the Drells' "Tighten Up." ~ Andy Kellman, Rovi
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