A consummate singer, Brook Benton was the early soul era's smoothest crooner, combining his pop instincts with a storyteller's knack. Beginning in the late '50s, he racked up an astounding string of hits on both the pop and R&B charts and seemed to do so effortlessly.

This LP includes a selection of Benton's most essential tracks from the peak of his career. This is a good starting point to explore Brook Benton's legendary discography. A versatile and splendid vocalist, as well as a talented songwriter, here he proves that great singing is great singing, no matter what the genre.