This is the real deal, a variety of rare and obscure tracks recorded at Hitsville USA (with the Funk Brothers laying down the rhythms), most of which first appeared on albums or as B-sides, while others like the Contours' "It's Growing" and Tammi Terrell's "Long Lonely Town" were never issued at all in the States. Stevie Wonder's "Hey Love," a loping pearl of a beat ballad, is the most arresting song onboard; with the Originals' "Don't Stop Now," Chris Clark's rendition of Frank Wilson's "Do I Love You (Deed I Do)," and ...
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This is the real deal, a variety of rare and obscure tracks recorded at Hitsville USA (with the Funk Brothers laying down the rhythms), most of which first appeared on albums or as B-sides, while others like the Contours' "It's Growing" and Tammi Terrell's "Long Lonely Town" were never issued at all in the States. Stevie Wonder's "Hey Love," a loping pearl of a beat ballad, is the most arresting song onboard; with the Originals' "Don't Stop Now," Chris Clark's rendition of Frank Wilson's "Do I Love You (Deed I Do)," and Junior Walker & the All-Stars' gutsy "Ain't That the Truth" almost as compelling. You may not be familiar with the songs, but most of these voices are instantly recognizable. Even non-connoisseurs will enjoy having this fine collection around. ~ Andrew Hamilton, Rovi
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