History Of Soul Records

Various Artists - The Motorcity Scrap Book - Detroit Soul 1960-1963 Various Artists

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A bumper collection of early Detroit Soul, R&B and what would soon be called The Motown Sound. Includes 24 page booklet annotated by Keith Rylatt.

Condition: Brand New
Release date: Mar 27, 2026
Catalogue number: SOUL023
Barcode: 5060331750475
Format: 2CD

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A bumper collection of early Detroit Soul, R&B and what would soon be called The Motown Sound. The number of new labels and artists that appeared each week was quite phenomenal and when added to the existing stock, Detroit had by far the fastest growing black music industry in the USA, not just recorded music but a live gig scene just as prolific. Sit back and enjoy another batch of Detroit gems. With 24 page booklet annotated by Keith Rylatt

Track List:

2CD

DISC ONE
1. I Need You – THE VAN DELLOS
2. Miracles – THE O’JAYS
3. Troubles – LEE ROGERS
4. One Of These Days – DAVID RUFFIN
5. You Knows What To Do – BARRETT STRONG
6. Hurricane Of Love – THE FOUR HOLIDAYS
7. Playboy – MELVIN DAVIS
8. All Right – THE DISTANTS
9. It’s Gonna Be Hard Times – SAUNDRA MALLETT & THE VANDELLAS
10. While The Cat’s Away – THE BARONS
11. Mr. Fine – BOBBIE SMITH & THE DREAM GIRLS
12. Money (That’s What I Want) – RICHARD WYLIE & HIS BAND
13. That’s No Lie – GINO PARKS
14. Oh Lover – SINGIN SAMMY WARD & SHERRI TAYLOR
15. Envy Of Every Man – TY HUNTER
16. Fast Choo Choo – WILLIE JONES & THE ROYAL JOKERS
17. She’s My Heart’s Desire – BENNY MCCAIN & THE OHIO UNTOUCHABLES
18. Little Ole Boy-Little Ole Girl – LOE & JOE
19. Too Smart – SHORTY LONG
20. I Feel It – RUBEN FORT
21. Thunder In My Heart – TIMMY SHAW
22. Oh Mother Of Mine – THE TEMPTATIONS
23. She Don’t Love Me – THE SPINNERS w BOBBY SMITH
24. My Baby Won’t Come Back – MARTHA & THE VANDELLAS
25. It Don’t Mean A Thing – CALVIN WILLIAMS
26. I’m So Sorry – MARY WELLS
27. Your Love Is Amazing – THE OHIO UNTOUCHABLES
28. Save Me From This Misery – RICHARD STREET & THE DISTANTS

DISC TWO
1. You Killed The Love – BETTY LAVETT
2. Any Way You Wanta – HARVEY
3. Let Me Be Your Boy – WILSON PICKETT
4. Midnight Session (Pt 1) – THE MERCED BLUENOTES
5. It Ain't Love – JOHNNY WEST
6. Now He’s Gone – BOBBIE SMITH & THE DREAM GIRLS
7. So Grateful – THE CONTOURS
8. Let’s Kiss And Make Up – THE FALCONS
9. Make A Change – JOHNNY RODGERS & THE NU-TONES
10. It’s Been A Long Time – YVONNE VERNEE
11. A Man’s Confession – THE TECHNICS
12. I’m A Lonely Guy – TIMMY SHAW
13. What's My Destiny – JOE STUBBS
14. I Let Myself Go – GERALDINE HUNT
15. He’s The One That Rings My Bell – SHERRI TAYLOR
16. It Takes A Lot – THE SEMINOLES
17. Too Far To Turn Around – THE STY-LETTS
18. I’m Depending On You – BOBBY WILLIAMS
19. I’m a Coward – GINO WASHINGTON
20. Fortune Teller Tell Me – LAMONT DOZIER
21. Little Girl – ROGER WADE
22. Let Me Know – WILLIE KENDRICKS
23. I’ve Gotten Over You – THE SONNETTES
24. Poor Little Girl – THE TAYLOR TONES
25. My Baby – MACK RICE
26. Mind Over Matter – NOLAN STRONG
27. (I Don't Want No) Part Time Love – BENNY McCAIN
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