Of Number 1 Soul Collection's 16 tracks, only three are the original recording. The rest are re-recorded versions, which leads to some shoddy performances, but fortunately does not entirely ruin the album. Unlike so many compilations that opt for latter-day versions of hit songs, Number 1 Soul Collection includes tracks that, while definitely not the original, at least replicate the feel and groove of them. Aaron Neville's "Tell It Like It Is", Sam & Dave's "Hold On! I'm Comin'", "Knock on Wood" from Eddie Floyd are all standouts. Number 1 Soul Collection isn't an essential set by any means, and most of these songs are readily available in their original format. But it isn't bad for a budget collection, and will satisfy the casual fan who might not mind if a few of the tracks don't match the originals' intensity.
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The Number 1 Soul Collection Review
by Johnny Loftus
Track Listing
Sample | Title/Composer | Performer | Time | Stream | |||
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1 | Eddie Floyd | 03:01 | SpotifyAmazon | ||||
2 | Phil Phillips | 02:21 | SpotifyAmazon | ||||
3 | Sam & Dave | 02:38 | SpotifyAmazon | ||||
4 | Percy Sledge | 02:54 | SpotifyAmazon | ||||
5 | Fontella Bass | 02:49 | SpotifyAmazon | ||||
6 | Mary Wells | 02:47 | SpotifyAmazon | ||||
7 | Barbara Lynn | 02:36 | SpotifyAmazon | ||||
8 | Aaron Neville | 03:07 | |||||
9 | Solomon Burke | 02:03 | SpotifyAmazon | ||||
10 | Barbara George | 02:19 | SpotifyAmazon | ||||
11 | Martha & the Vandellas | 02:55 | SpotifyAmazon | ||||
12 | Tyrone Davis | 02:42 | |||||
13 | Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes | 03:35 | SpotifyAmazon | ||||
14 | Jerry Butler | 02:44 | |||||
15 | Hank Ballard & the Midnighters | 02:29 | SpotifyAmazon | ||||
16 | Ben E. King | 02:54 | SpotifyAmazon |