Name: Down In The Basement : Soul From New York Volume 2
Brand: Various

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Bonus disc: No

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soul019cd

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2014-04-16

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Signed copies: No

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Standard:20

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5060331750307

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2 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Various

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Funk / Soul

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History of Soul

<p>History of Soul is a compilation label based in London, Middlesex, England. With a rich history and strong ties to the (History Of) Rhythm And Blues label, we specialize in bringing you the best soul music from past decades. Our carefully curated collections showcase the timeless classics and hidden gems that have shaped the genre. Whether you're a dedicated soul enthusiast or just discovering this incredible music for the first time, History of Soul is your go-to destination for authentic and influential soul sounds.</p>

There was way too much great early soul, R &amp; B and blues being produced in New York City to squeeze onto one double CD, so here's volume 2.  Several artists on this new compilation are very well known: Ray Charles, Little Willie John and Ike &amp; Tine Turner for example, but many others less so. It speaks volumes about the wealth of talent in the Big Apple around the turn of the 60s that gifted singers such as Ruby Roberson, Bobby Long and Betty O'Brien never quite made the grade. There is considerable variation in styles here too, from rough, untutored voices like King Coleman and Vernon Harrell to consummate stylists such as Chuck Jackson, Gladys Knight and of course Aretha Franklin. But alley blues and sophisticated uptown ballads alike played their part in the development of soul music. And therefore all the tracks on these CDs well deserve their inclusion in our 'History Of Soul' series.

Down In The Basement : Soul From New York Volume 2

Music GB