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1. BOBBY ANGELLE - TOO MUCH FOR YOU
A major draw in LA nightclubs in the 60s, Too Much For You demonstrates his wild energy.
Taken from the Kent CD 'THE SOUL OF MONEY' (CDKEND 209)

2. LITTLE ESTHER PHILLIPS - MOJO HANNAH
One of the first female soul signings to Atlantic, this is a cover of the Tami Lynn track.
From the album 'BLUES & SOUL POWER' (0927490642)

3. SOLOMON BURKE - HOME IN YOUR HEART
An unsurpassed soul pioneer, Home In Your Heart draws on Burke's intense emotional style refined as a boy preacher.
From the album 'HOME IN YOUR HEART - THE BEST OF' (8122702842)

4. FELICE TAYLOR - I CAN FEEL YOUR LOVE
Having gained two big hits courtesy of Barry White's production skills, I Can Feel Your Love was Taylor's first single for Kent.
Taken from the Kent CD 'FOR DANCERS FOREVER' (CDKEND 100)

5. RAY CHARLES - MESS AROUND
One of the prime architects in developing gospel and R&B, Mess Around demonstrates Brother Ray's influence on future artists keen to develop a style of their own.
From the album 'THE DEFINITIVE RAY CHARLES' (8122735562)

6. LITTLE ANN - LEAN LANKY DADDY
Little Ann Bridgforth was a Detroit soul heroine whose fame came via the UK's Northern soul scene.
Taken from the Kent CD 'DAVE HAMILTON'S DETROIT DANCERS' (CDKEND 154)

7. BETTYE SWANN - THE HEARTACHE IS GONE
Swann first recorded as a member of The Fawns, but this is one of her early solo recordings for the Money label.
Taken from the Kent CD BETTYE SWANN 'THE MONEY RECORDINGS' (CDKEND 197)

8. WILSON PICKETT - IF YOU NEED ME
Pickett was vocally as raw as soul singers came - heartfelt and passionate, Pickett's voice could stir the hardest of hearts.
From the album 'A MAN AND A HALF - THE BEST OF' (8122702872)

9. MAXINE BROWN - BABY CAKES
Contemporaries Dionne Warwick and Diana Ross may have enjoyed greater commercial success, but to soul aficiandos she remains every bit their equal in terms of vocal prowess.
Taken from the Charly CD MAXINE BROWN 'SOMETHING YOU GOT' (SNAP155CD)

10. IKE & TINA - HE'S THE ONE
He's The One is a typical up-tempo example of Ike and Tina Turner in the mid-60s, penned by Hank Ballard and later recorded by James Brown.
Taken from the Kent CD IKE & TINA TURNER 'THE KENT YEARS' (CDKEND 182)

11. THE ISLEY BROTHERS - IT'S YOUR THING
Adapting to changing times with ease, the Isleys' blend of funk, soul and rare groove has maintained its popularity over the years.
Taken from the forthcoming album 'MOJO PRESENTS...... The ISLEY BROTHERS' (516057-2) out March 2004

12. BETTY BIBBS - POUNDS OF SOUL
Bettye J Batiste's one session for the Kent label produced four songs, but only one single - this slice of righteous funk escaped the vaults only last year.
Taken from the BGP CD 'FUNK SOUL SISTERS' (CDBGPD 154)

13. ALBERT WASHINGTON - HOLD ME BABY
Six minutes and 13 seconds of relentless Cincinatti funk-blues from one of the best late 60s bluesmen.
Taken from the Ace CD ALBERT WASHINGTON 'BLUES & SOUL MAN' (CDCHD 727)

14. MARY LOVE - BABY I'LL COME
Love's early sides have become Northern soul classics, but this track shows a tender side courtesy of Ashford and Simpson.
Taken from the Kent CD 'Slow 'N' MOODY BLACK & BLUESY' (CDKEND 003)

15. OTIS REDDING - THESE ARMS OF MINE
The sweet soul of singer heavily influential in the 1960s - this is pure Otis: simple, sweet and heartbreakingly tender.
From the album 'THE VERY BEST OF OTIS REDDING' (8122735422)