Essential Soul

~ Release by Various Artists (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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CD 1
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Soul Man
recording of:
Soul Man
writer:
Isaac Hayes (in 1967) and David Porter (US soul musician, producer & songwriter) (in 1967)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner Chappell North America, Almo Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP) (in 1986) and Walden Music Corp. (publisher) (in 1986)
Sam & Dave?:??
2Gimme Little Sign
recording of:
Gimme Little Sign
writer:
Alfred Smith, Joseph Hooven (songwriter, producer, label owner, publisher & trumpeter [Joseph Davis Hooven]) and Jerry Winn
publisher:
Arlovol Music, Bonnyview Music Corp. and I'm Hip Productions (Active in the late 60's)
Brenton Wood1?:??
3Rescue Me
recording of:
Rescue Me
writer:
Raynard Miner and Carl Smith (Songwriter and producer)
publisher:
United Artists Music Co., Inc. (ended), Chevis Music Publ. Corp. and Reservoir 416
Fontella Bass?:??
4Under the Boardwalk
recording of:
Under the Boardwalk
writer:
Arthur Resnick (songwriter, producer) and Kenny Young
publisher:
Alley Music Corp., Intersong (publisher), TM Music Ltd. and Trio Music Company
The Drifters?:??
5Knock on Wood
recording of:
Knock on Wood
writer:
Steve Cropper and Eddie Floyd
publisher:
East Memphis Music, Irving Music, Inc., Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Rondor Music Publishing, Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) and Warner Chappell North America
Eddie Floyd?:??
6The ‘In’ Crowd
Dobie Gray?:??
7Dancin' in the StreetMartha Reeves?:??
8Spanish Harlem
recording of:
Spanish Harlem
lyricist:
Jerry Leiber
composer:
Phil Spector
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Carlin Music Corporation, Mother Bertha Music Inc., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Trio Music Co., Inc. and Unichappell Music
Ben E. King?:??
9What Becomes of the Broken Hearted
recording of:
What Becomes of the Brokenhearted
writer:
James Dean (US soul songwriter), Paul Riser and William Weatherspoon
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and Jobete Music (UK)
Jimmy Ruffin?:??
10B.A.B.Y.
recording of:
B-A-B-Y
writer:
Isaac Hayes and David Porter (US soul musician, producer & songwriter)
publisher:
Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group) and Warner/Chappell North America
Carla Thomas?:??
11My Guy
recording of:
My Guy
lyricist and composer:
Smokey Robinson
publisher:
Jobette Music (UK) Ltd.
Mary Wells?:??
12Tell It Like It Is
recording of:
Tell It Like It Is
writer:
George Davis (US musician & songwriter George Richard Davis Jr., guitar, bass, saxophone, oboe) and Lee Diamond
publisher:
Conrad Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Olrap Publishing Co., Inc.
Aaron Neville4.5?:??
13Drift Away
recording of:
Drift Away
lyricist and composer:
Mentor Williams (Songwriter & producer)
publisher:
Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
Dobie Gray?:??
14Stand by Me
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1960-10-27)
vocals:
Ben E. King (on 1960-10-27)
conductor:
Stan Applebaum (US composer, arranger and conductor) (on 1960-10-27)
arranger:
Stan Applebaum (US composer, arranger and conductor)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
H.H.O. Ltd (music licensing)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1961 (number: 1), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - 500 Songs That Shaped Rock, Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 121) and The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 131)
recording of:
Stand by Me (on 1960-10-27)
publisher:
Mike Stoller
writer:
Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
publisher:
Hornall Brothers Music (limited company), Jerry Leiber Music, Leiber Stoller Songs Ltd., Melodie der Welt GmbH & Co. KG, Sony/ATV Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Trio Music (publisher) and Unichappell Music
Ben E. King4.65?:??
15When a Man Loves a Woman
recorded in:
Muscle Shoals, Alabama, United States (on 1966-02-17)
producer:
Marlin Greene ('60s teen artist, writer & engineer) and Quin Ivy
double bass:
Albert Lowe Jr. (American guitarist, bassist, and songwriter) (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 ('60s teen artist, writer & engineer) (on 1966-02-17)
vocals:
Percy Sledge (on 1966-02-17)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
H.H.O. Ltd (music licensing) and Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1966)
recorded at:
Norala Studio in Sheffield, Alabama, United States (on 1966-02-17)
part of:
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 54)
recording of:
When a Man Loves a Woman (on 1966-02-17)
writer:
Calvin Lewis and Andrew Wright (US keyboardist)
publisher:
Mijac Music, Pronto Music, Inc. (publisher), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner Chappell North America, Warner/Chappell, Pronto Music (from 1966 to present), Quinvy Music Publishing Company, Inc. (from 1966 to present), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (from 1966 to present), Pronto (BMI affiliated publishing company) (in 1972) and Quinvy (record company and publisher) (in 1972)
Percy Sledge4.35?:??
16Oh Girl
recording of:
Oh Girl
lyricist and composer:
Eugene Record
publisher:
Unichappell Music, Inc.
The Chi‐Lites?:??
17Make It Easy on Yourself
Jerry Butler?:??
18(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & HigherJackie Wilson?:??
19Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone
Al Jarreau?:??
20Patches
recording of:
Patches
writer:
Ronald Dunbar and Norman Johnson (US soul singer, R&B songwriter & producer)
Clarence Carter?:??
CD 2
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Working on a Coalmine
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Arista Records (not an imprint, use "Arista" for release labels) (in 1966)
recording of:
Working in the Coal Mine
lyricist and composer:
Allen Toussaint
publisher:
Marsaint Music Inc. (publishing), Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Lee Dorsey?:??
2On BroadwayThe Drifters?:??
3Lean on MeAl Jarreau?:??
4Hold on I'm ComingSolomon Burke?:??
5The Great PretenderThe Platters3:16
6Only YouThe Platters2:46
7Walking the Dog
recording of:
Walking the Dog
lyricist and composer:
Rufus Thomas (US blues & funk singer & songwriter)
publisher:
Almo Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP) and East Memphis Music
Rufus Thomas6:01
8To Love Somebody
The Tams4:26
9Save the Last Dance for MeThe Drifters2:18
10Sweet Soul Music
cover recording of:
Sweet Soul Music
writer:
Arthur Conley, Sam Cooke and Otis Redding
is based on:
Yeah Man
Sam & Dave2:24
11Just One LookDoris Troy2:41
12Jimmy Mack
Martha Reeves2:57
13One Fine Day
The Chiffons2:17
14Baby, I'm Yours
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
lyricist and composer:
Van McCoy
publisher:
EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present) and Van McCoy Music
Barbara Lewis2:27
15Don't Play That Song
Ben E. King2:54
16Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Gary Chester (studio drummer and educator) (in 1960)
kettle drum:
Carole King (in 1960)
piano:
Paul Griffin (American pianist, session musician) (in 1960)
lead vocals:
Shirley Owens (in 1960)
vocals:
Doris Coley (in 1960), Addie Harris (in 1960) and Beverly Lee (in 1960)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
HHO Licensing Ltd.
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1960 (number: 4), Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 125) and The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 151)
recording of:
Will You Love Me Tomorrow (Carole King song) (in 1960)
lyricist:
Gerry Goffin
composer:
Carole King
publisher:
Lushmole Music, Screen Gems–Columbia Music, Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd., Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI), 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 Shirelles3.752:39
17Bring It on Home to Me
cover recording of:
Bring It On Home to Me
lyricist and composer:
Sam Cooke
publisher:
ABKCO Music, ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”) and Kags Music Corp.
Eddie Floyd2:22
18Rainy Night in Georgia
Brook Benton3:59
19Duke of EarlGene Chandler22:25
20I Will
Ruby Winters3:32

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rights society:AMCOS (not for release label use, Australian rights society)