751 Big Al Downing / Classic collection (Crazy Music) he was a unique if unsung figure in the annals of popular music, becoming one of the first African-Americans to enjoy success in the white-dominated realms of rockabilly and country. So varied and checkered was his long career that he even cracked the disco charts. born-January 9, 1940-veteran, 30 songs in 2 CD set from his late '70s recordings on Warner Brothers label, beware that almost all are C&W Mr,Jones,Darlene,Midnight love,T.V. women,Mama was a preacher,Daddy played the banjo,Touch me,The onion song,Let's think about love,Bring it on home,Gator man(demo),Give me a minutre(demo),etc. (*/*****)

752 Tony Troutman / Your man is home tonight (Gunsmoke) "straight" reissue of his legendary album on TMain label ('82), full of groovy southern soul with his own soulful voice, sounds deep sometimes sweet sometimes, bluesy sometimes and modern sometimes Your man is home tonight,Give it up,Can't hold back my feelings,Love is here,What our love needs,Do it right,Special lady,You're my kinda lady,So glad you're mine (***/*****)

753 S.N.A.P. / SNAP! (Dynamic Imperial) straight" reissue of obscure their one and only album in '87, 7 piece vocal/instrumental group from Louisville KY, soulful (male or female) vocals with tight rhythm from emotional ballads to groovy funky tunes Groove you,Snap your body,Without your love,Silly games,Vows of the heart,Part time love,Can you feel my love,Sweet sexy cowgirl (*/*****)

754 Soulful thangs vol 7 (Latin Soul) Latin Soul did it again! 21 more fine "harmony" soul tracks from obscure 45s from late '60s to mid '80s, sadly no line notes as always Equasions/It's so hard to say so long,Soul Sounds Unlimited/Lost in a dream,The New Attractions/The world today,Answers to Love/It was real,Experience Unlimited/Second time around,Lifestyle/I'm gonna love you girl,The Ordells/Sipping on a cup of coffee,The Ripples/Cowgirls to boys,Chubby and The Turnpikes/I know the inside story,etc. (****/*****)

755 James Brown / The singles volume two 1960 - 1963 (Hip-O Select) the second volume of this definitive James Brown compilation, 40 tracks in 2 CDs set from his golden days, full of informations and picures with detailed discography, limited edition? The bells,All I do just what I want,Hold it,The scratch,Bewildered,If you want me,Suds,Sticky,I don't mind,Love don't love nobody,Cross firing,Might flying,Baby you're right,I'll never never let you go,I love you yes I do,etc. (****/*****)

756 James Brown / The singles volume three 1964 - 1965 (HipO Select) 36 more songs from his one of the most exciting days including "Please please please", hear his earthy, deep and heavy vocal along with instrumental tracks, roots of "funk" was already heard in these days, includes Smash recordings, 2 CDs set, you should listen! Please please please,In the wee wee hours,Again,How long darling,Caldonia,Evil,The things that I used to do,Out of the blue,So long,Dancin' little things,Soul food part 1&2,Out of sight,Maybe the last time,Tell me what you're gonna do,etc. (****/*****)

757 Marvin Gaye / In our lifetime? expanded love man edition (HipO Select) his final Motown album "In our lifetime?" is now expanded to two CDs which includes the mythical, long lost "Love man" sessions, 28 songs of newly remastered versions of the original album, outtakes from those final mixes, plus a previously unknown and unheart alternative mix and lineup of the album, 28 page booklet, what more can we say? Praise,Life is for learning,Ego tripping out,Far cry,Life's a game of give and take,Life is now session,I offer you nothing but love,Ｊust because you're so pretty,Dance 'n be happy,Funk me funk me funk me,A lover's plea,etc. (****/*****)

758 South side soul survey / Clarence Johnson presents Chicago's (Soulscape) Chicago soul specialist Mr. Robert Pruter begins "Chicago in the 1960s and early 1970s was a powerhouse in the development of soul music...." in linernotes, you'll be able to understand how rich was the soul scene in Chicago when you listen this compilation album, Clarence Johnson produced 22 tracks from various obscure labels including 3 previously unreleased Anna Raye/Will you be there,Jimmy Burns/I love you girl,Little Jimmy Gandy/I'm not like the others,Deniece Chndler/Mama I wish I'd stayed at home,Reggie Soul/I feel so bad,The Five Wagers/Love like the seasons,The Legends/I've gotta let you go,El Anthony/That's what my lady says,etc. (****/*****)

759 Rosetta Johnson / Personal woman (Soulscape) the great "unkown" female singer from Alabama, her singles issued on Clinton label from 1970 to 1975, 16 charming but fully deep'n soulful tracks iproduced by Sam Dees ncluding 2 previously unreleased, helpful notes by Paul Mooney A woman's way,Mine was real,Who are you gonna love,I can feel my love comin' down,Holding the losing hand,Chained and bound,Can't you just see me,Early morning love,It's been so nice,For that man of mine,Mama was a bad seed,etc. (****/*****)

760 Northern soul of Sue (Soul World) Sue records operated from New York and ran from '57 to '70, this is a compilation album of "northern soul" sides culled from that label, 26 song, some lesser known songs but no unissued, sadly minimum liner notes only Billy Prophet/What shall I do,The Poets/She blew a good thing,Sandra Phillips/World without sunshine,Derek Martin/If you go,Tina Britt/The real thing,Marjorie Black/One more hurt,Eddie & Ernie/I can't do it,Elmore Morris/It seemed like heaven to me,etc. (***/*****)