Classic Soul - The Absolutely Essential Collection

Tracklisting

Disc 1

Side 1

• 1. Sam Cooke - Chain Gang
• 2. Etta James - At Last
• 3. Smokey Robinson And The Miracles - You've Really Got A Hold On Me
• 4. Little Eva - The Locomotion
• 5. James Brown - I'll Go Crazy
• 6. Lee Dorsey - Ya Ya
• 7. The Drifters - Sweets For My Sweet
• 8. Ray Charles - What I'd Say Pts 1&2
• 9. Aretha Franklin - Won't Be Long
• 10. Arthur Alexander - Anna (Go To Him)
• 11. Jackie Wilson - Lonely Teardrops
• 12. The Valentinos - Lookin' For A Love
• 13. Wilson Pickett - My Heart Belongs To You
• 14. Otis Redding - Hey, Hey, Baby
• 15. Mary Wells - Bye Bye, Baby
• 16. The Supremes - Your Heart Belongs To Me
• 17. Ketty Lester - Love Letters
• 18. Mar-Keys - Last Night
• 19. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart
• 20. Martha Reeves And The Vandellas - I'll Have To Let Him Go

Disc 2

• 1. Ben E. King - Stand By Me
• 2. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
• 3. Jackie Wilson - Reet Petite
• 4. Nina Simone - My Baby Just Cares For Me
• 5. Sam Cooke - Bring It On Home To Me
• 6. The Miracles - Shop Around
• 7. Barrett Strong - Money (That's What I Want)
• 8. Ike And Tina Turner - A Fool In Love
• 9. The Contours - Do You Love Me?
• 10. The Isley Brothers - Twist And Shout
• 11. Etta James - Seven Day Fool
• 12. James Brown - Try Me
• 13. The Four Tops - Could It Be You
• 14. Otis Redding - These Arms Of Mine
• 15. Arthur Alexander - Soldier Of Love (Lay Down Your Arms)
• 16. Marvin Gaye - Stubborn Kind Of Fellow
• 17. Johnny Ace - Pledging My Love
• 18. William Bell - You Don't Miss Your Water
• 19. Irma Thomas - Cry On
• 20. Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm - She Made My Blood Run Cold

Disc 3

• 1. The Shirelles - Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?
• 2. Booker T And The MGs - Green Onions
• 3. Isley Brothers - Shout (Parts 1 & 2)
• 4. Bobby Parker - Watch Your Step
• 5. Sam Cooke - You Send Me
• 6. The Drifters - This Magic Moment
• 7. James Brown - Think
• 8. Carla Thomas - Gee Whiz
• 9. Clyde McPhatter - A Lover's Question
• 10. The Shirelles - Mama Said
• 11. Jerry Butler & The Impressions - For Your Precious Love
• 12. Aretha Franklin - Operation Heartbreak
• 13. The Temptations - Oh Mother Of Mine
• 14. Mary Wells - You Beat Me To The Punch
• 15. Solomon Burke - Cry To Me
• 16. Ray Charles - Unchain My Heart
• 17. Brook Benton - Its Just A Matter Of Time
• 18. Little Willie John - Fever
• 19. Barbara Lynn - You'll Lose A Good Thing
• 20. Diamond Joe - Moanin' And Screamin' (Pts. 1 & 2)