Stack Of Soul: Red Hot R&B Classics From Original Stack Of Soul: Red Hot R&B Classics From Original CD

There is no doubt that The Beatles were a huge influence over the global acceptance of rhythm & blues music and what would eventually become soul. However certain record labels also played an important role and it isn't just Detroit's Berry Gordy who could take all the credit as over in New York, Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abramson et al were also on a mission. Through Ray Charles the east coast story firmly established itself as a contender and rather interestingly this set kicks off with Bobby Darin's version of "What'd I say" which charted at No. 24 in the pop charts. This set continues in that theme with some of the artists not always performing in a style that was expected of them. This is another fascinating entry in Jasmine's early roots of soul series and like the rest it is a superb CD full of excellent and surprising tracks.

1. Bobby Darin - What'd I Say 2. Mel Torme - Right Now 3. Prince Conley - I'm Going Home 4. Herbie Mann - Comin' Home Baby 5. Ray Charles ; His Band - I've Got a Woman 6. Barbara Stephens - Wait a Minute 7. Lavern Baker - Tiny Tim 8. Ben E King - Young Boy Blues 9. The Drifters - When My Little Girl Is Smiling 10. Carla Thomas - Promises 11. The Tonettes - Stolen Angel 12. The Fiestas - So Fine 13. The Corvells - He's So Fine 14. Lavern Baker ; Ben E King - a Help-Each-Other Romance 15. The Bobbettes - I Shot Mr Lee 16. Ruth Brown - I Burned Your Letter 17. The Hollywood Flames - Every Day, Every Way (I'll Always Be in Love with You) Chuck Willis - Whatcha' Gonna Do When Your Baby Leaves You 18. The Drifters - Drip Drop 19. Jimmy Ricks and the Ravers - Daddy Rollin' Stone 20. The Van Dykes - Stupidity 21. Booker T and the MG's - Green Onions 22. Barbara Dane - I'm on My Way 23. Rufus Thomas - the Dog 24. Lavern Baker ; Jimmy Ricks - You're the Boss 25. Hamp Jones - Pack Your Cloths 26. Solomon Burke - Cry to Me 27. Chuck Berry - Wee, Wee Hours