The first of three chronologically divided compilations of '60s soul ballads has 1960-64 classics by Carla Thomas, Etta James, Ben E. King, Otis Redding, Solomon Burke, James Brown, Bobby Bland, Barbara Lewis, Jerry Butler and others. There are also a few worthy entries from names which won't be familiar to the casual collector, like William Bell, Ketty Lester, and Betty Everett. There's nothing terribly rare here, but it's a first-rate anthology of early soul's smoochiest sides, with thorough liner notes.
Various Artists
Smooth Grooves: The '60s, Vol. 1: Early '60s
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AllMusic Review by Richie Unterberger
Track Listing
Sample | Title/Composer | Performer | Time | |||
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1 | 2:22 | |||||
2 | 2:33 | |||||
3 | 2:57 | |||||
4 | 2:51 | |||||
5 | 2:44 | |||||
6 | 2:53 | |||||
7 | 2:24 | |||||
8 | 2:21 | |||||
9 | 2:06 | |||||
10 | 2:59 | |||||
11 | 2:44 | |||||
12 | 3:02 | |||||
13 | 3:45 | |||||
14 | 2:59 | |||||
15 | 2:26 | |||||
16 | 3:00 |