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Overview

NOW Decades of Soul transports you through the years of one of the most beloved musical genres. These five discs showcase the rich history of soul music, featuring the best each decade has to offer as soulful sounds continue to change over time.

Starting with the 60s, featuring era-defining classics including Aretha Franklin’s Respect, Ben E. King’s Stand By Me, Percy Sledge’s When A Man Loves A Woman as well as the legendary James Brown hit - It's A Man's Man's Man's World, and the stunning lineup of Motown’s A-list superstars.

Moving into the 70s we saw a wave of these Motown legends creating further iconic hits including Diana Ross’ Ain’t No Mountain High Enough and Commodores’ Easy, along with distinctive hits of the decade such as Bill Withers’ Lovely Day and The Crusaders’ Street Life.

The 80s proved to be a great decade for soul music – with sounds embracing elements of funk and synth-pop. Chaka Khan led the way with her 1984 top 10 classic - Ain’t Nobody. Other timeless tracks of the decade include Marvin Gaye’s Sexual Healing, Luther Vandross’ Never Too Much, Jocelyn Brown’s Somebody Else’s Guy and many more!

Finally the 90s saw a blend of sub-genres from soulful ballads and contemporary hits that pushed the genre into the golden age of R&B! From Whitney Houston’s I Have Nothing and Boyz II Men’s I’ll Make Love To You to Brandy & Monica’s the Boy Is Mine and Sade’s No Ordinary Love.

Available from 13th August – get your copy of NOW Decades of Soul to celebrate the genre that has and continues to stand the test of time!

Tracklist

CD 1

  1. Dionne Warwick - Walk On By
  2. Aretha Franklin - Respect
  3. Ike & Tina Turner - River Deep - Mountain High
  4. The Ronettes - Be My Baby
  5. The Crystals - Then He Kissed Me
  6. Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life
  7. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
  8. The Temptations - My Girl
  9. Ben E. King - Stand By Me
  10. Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
  11. Otis Redding - (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
  12. Mary Wells - My Guy
  13. The Supremes - Stop! In The Name Of Love
  14. Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - Dancing In The Street
  15. Jackson 5 - I Want You Back
  16. Four Tops - Reach Out I'll Be There
  17. The Drifters - Save The Last Dance for Me
  18. Jackie Wilson - (I Get The) Sweetest Feeling
  19. Sam & Dave - Soul Man
  20. Dusty Springfield - Son Of A Preacher Man
  21. Erma Franklin - Piece Of My Heart
  22. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – The Tracks Of My Tears
  23. Jimmy Ruffin - What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted
  24. James Brown - It's A Man's Man's Man's World
  25. Nina Simone - Feeling Good
CD 2

  1. Diana Ross - Ain't No Mountain High Enough
  2. Freda Payne - Band Of Gold
  3. Bill Withers - Lovely Day
  4. The Isley Brothers - Summer Breeze, Pt. 1
  5. Commodores - Easy
  6. The Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again
  7. Gladys Knight & The Pips - Midnight Train To Georgia
  8. Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes feat. Teddy Pendergrass - If You Don't Know Me By Now
  9. Billy Paul - Me and Mrs. Jones
  10. Minnie Riperton - Lovin' You
  11. Deniece Williams - Free
  12. The Stylistics - Can't Give You Anything (But My Love)
  13. Barry White - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
  14. The Crusaders - Street Life
  15. Earth, Wind & Fire - Fantasy
  16. Elton John - Are You Ready For Love ('79 Version Radio Edit)
  17. The Floaters - Float On
  18. Peaches & Herb - Reunited
  19. Billy Preston & Syreeta Wright - With You I'm Born Again
  20. Rose Royce - Wishing On A Star
  21. Michael Jackson - One Day In Your Life
CD 3

  1. Rufus and Chaka Khan - Ain't Nobody
  2. Womack & Womack - Teardrops
  3. Ashford & Simpson - Solid
  4. Anita Baker - Sweet Love
  5. Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
  6. Kool & The Gang - Cherish
  7. Soul II Soul & Caron Wheeler - Back To Life (However Do You Want Me)
  8. Alexander O'Neal - Criticize
  9. Luther Vandross - Never Too Much
  10. Lionel Richie - All Night Long (All Night)
  11. Donna Summer - On The Radio
  12. Shalamar - A Night To Remember
  13. Fat Larry’s Band - Zoom
  14. Billy Ocean – Suddenly
  15. Loose Ends - Hangin' On A String (Contemplating)
  16. Jocelyn Brown - Somebody Else’s Guy
  17. Gwen Guthrie - Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent
  18. Jennifer Holliday - And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going
  19. Phyllis Nelson - Move Closer
  20. Roberta Flack & Peabo Bryson - Tonight I Celebrate My Love
CD 4

  1. Whitney Houston - I Have Nothing
  2. All-4-One - I Swear
  3. Boyz II Men - I'll Make Love To You
  4. Charles & Eddie - Would I Lie To You
  5. Seal - Crazy
  6. Sade - No Ordinary Love
  7. Oleta Adams - Get Here
  8. Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart
  9. The Source Featuring Candi Staton - You Got The Love (New Voyager Radio Edit)
  10. Gabrielle - Give Me A Little More Time
  11. En Vogue - Don't Let Go (Love)
  12. Brandy & Monica - The Boy Is Mine
  13. SWV - Right Here (Human Nature Radio Mix)
  14. Shanice - I Love Your Smile
  15. Crystal Waters - Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless)
  16. M People - Don't Look Any Further
  17. The Tony Rich Project - Nobody Knows
  18. Dina Carroll - Don't Be A Stranger
  19. Vanessa Williams - Save The Best For Last

Product details
Label ‏ : ‎ Now Twic
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 4