Product Details
* Audio CD (December 14, 1993)
* Original Release Date: 1993
* Number of Discs: 1
* Label: Rhino / Wea
* ASIN: B00000335C
1 You Better Move On Arthur Alexander
2 Steal Away Jimmy Hughes
3 When a Man Loves a Woman Percy Sledge
4 I'm Your Puppet Purify, James and Bobby
5 You Left the Water Running Otis Redding
6 Mustang Sally Wilson Pickett
7 I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You) Aretha Franklin
8 Sweet Soul McArthur Conley
9 Tell Mama Etta James
10 Up Tight, Good Man Laura Lee
11 Take Time to Know Her Percy Sledge
12 Slip Away Clarence Carter
13 Hey Jude Wilson Pickett
14 Take a Letter, Maria R.B. Greaves
15 Patches Clarence Carter
16 I'll Take You There Staple Singers
17 Starting All over Again Mel & Tim
18 Making Love (At the Dark End of the Street) Clarence Carter
AMG Review:
In a series of nondescript studios in tiny towns tucked in the corner of northwest Alabama, a small band of musicians, singers, and producers sculpted a sound that revolutionized rhythm and blues in the 1960s. Dubbed the "Muscle Shoals Sound" after one of those towns, this region gave birth to the grittiest and funkiest Southern soul music of the era. The 18-song compilation The Muscle Shoals Sound presents a cross section of some of the most influential grooves laid down in these studios during its golden decade (1962-1972). Besides hits by soul giants like Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, and Wilson Pickett, it includes influential sides by lesser stars like Percy Sledge ("When a Man Loves a Woman"), Etta James ("Tell Mama"), Arthur Conley ("Sweet Soul Music"), and Clarence Carter ("Patches"). It also includes the very first hit cut in the region, Arthur Alexander's "You Better Move On." Behind the scenes, songwriters and musicians like Spooner Oldham, Dan Penn, and Duane Allman were equally important in crafting a style distinguished by rock-solid rhythms and passionate performances. With thorough liner notes about the songs, performers, and musicians, this is a fine introduction to the "deep soul" music that was envied by such heavyweights as the Rolling Stones.
Amazon Review:
5.0 out of 5 stars PURE SOUL! Awesome, Powerful, Unique and Legendary!, August 24, 1999
By A Customer
Just listen to track 5, it is wonderful. This album contains some rare and wonderful songs from legendary artists. Many people are not aware of how many artists recorded at the studio in Muscle Shoals,AL i.e. The Rolling Stones, Cher and of course the awesome talents on this album. If you do not even like R&B, just listen to a few tracks because this music is forever and has helped form what great music is today!
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