Atlantic Unearthed: Soul Brothers

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 20, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Atlantic
• ASIN: B000FA57QM
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #126,072 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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The golden era of American soul music in the ‘60s and early ‘70s is synonymous with the classic soul sides produced by an array of legendary performers for Atlantic Records during that momentous musical time. And, beyond all the immortal soul and R&B hits and top charting singles the label released over the years, there are treasure-filled vaults of tapes storing countless more historic recordings by a host of remarkable talents. Compiled by soul music historian David Nathan, this new collection gathers rarities—many previously unissued—literally unearthed from the venerable Atlantic Records archives featuring soul men who are among the genre’s all-time greatest.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rare soul music gems from the vaults of Atlantic Records., April 29, 2007

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Josh P. - See all my reviews

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Atlantic Records was one of the country's leading record companies in rhythm & blues and soul music. Here, in collaboration with Rhino Records, 16 rare tunes are presented froim artists like Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, Otis Redding, Percy Sledge, Donny Hathaway, Arthur Conley, plus some rarely heard artists as well. Some of these songs have never made it past being only released on the original 45, and others have never been heard before, period. These songs come from about 1967-1974; one of the last of the golden ages at Atlantic. This disc runs about 50 minutes, but is very enjoyable. Definitely worth hearing, because it's not something you'd hear every day. One listen to the whole thing, and you'd be asking why some of these songs never saw the light of day again...until now!

Wilson Pickett: Can't Stop a Man In Love
Lots of energy and a good beat in this one. The background vocalists are good.

Bobby Womack: How Does It Feel
The organ and bass make this song; good beat to it.

Sam & Dave: You Left the Water Running
Good funky stuff from these guys; great drumbeat.

Arthur Conley: Rome Wasn't Built In A Day
Seminal track featuring a sharp horn line at the beginning and near the end of the song.

Percy Wiggins: Book of Memories
This would have been a good hit; nice easy soul ballad with a very audible classic sounding bass line.

The Soul Clan: That's How It Feels
Dynamite soul talents Arthur Conley, Ben E. King, Solomon Burke, Don Covay and Joe Tex team up to deliver this very heartfelt song.

Otis Redding: I Love You More Than Words Can Say
What's a soul collection without Big O? There'd be something wrong with any woman who can't feel this guy's heartwrenching plea.

Percy Sledge: Baby, Baby, Baby
Percy does a beautiful job with this organ-drenched rendition of the Aretha Franklin ballad. It features a good horn part in place of the backing vocals.

James Carr: Hold On
His only Atlantic single is a moderate tempo ballad that is as every bit as touching.

Otis Clay: Pouring Water on a Drowning Man
Have mercy! This guy's telling it like it is; passionate soulful performance on this one.

Mighty Sam: Lovebones
Still has that Johnnie Taylor spirit about it. Great organ parts and solos. Listen as he compliments his fellow Atlantic artists near the end.

Darrell Banks: The Love of My Woman
Confident sounding uptempo number from thsi rarely heard artist.

Walter Jackson: Coldest Days of My Life:
Beautiful slow, soul ballad that features a great bass guitar part especially during the chorus part. Love how the backing vocals spice up this song well.

R.B. Greaves: Whiter Shade of Pale
Neat B Major-keyed rendition of this classic song featuring a terrific organ part and backing vocals.

Carl Hall: Change With the Seasons.
Can this guy belt it out! As ultra-soulful as it get can possibly get.

Donny Hathaway: What A Woman Really Means
Sounds very modern and really way ahead of its time. Listen to Donny's vocal stylings and how the male backing vocals sound and you'll know.

Be sure to check out the "Soul Sisters" volume as well. For fans of classic soul, it's a must!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Mixed bag with some good stuff, September 23, 2006

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Andre M. "brnn64" (Mt. Pleasant, SC United States) - See all my reviews
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I'm usually a big fan of underground, little-known soul that didn't get the airplay it deserved the first time around. I would recommend at least listening to this one before buying.

Much of this is just okay, but there are a few exceptional tunes. The unreleased "What a Woman Really Means" by the legendary Donny Hathaway makes you wonder why this was not released to the public the first time around. The Soul Clan (Arthur Conely, Don Covay, Joe tex, Ben. E. King, and Solomon Burke), the rare R&b Supergroup, appear in one of their only two recordings "That's How It Feels," as each takes their turn singing the saddest stories they could think of (their other release, the more upbeat "Soul Meeting," appears on Rhino's Solomon Burke collection).

James Carr, another undeground legend, appears in one tune, and an amazingly unknown Carl Hall sings a fantastic number that never appears on "oldies" stations, as is the case with Percy Sledge's "Baby Baby baby." Why? I don't know, but at least you can buy this stuff here.

4.0 out of 5 stars SOUL BROTHERS, November 30, 2011

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Lester L. Carter "DOC FEELGOOD" (PHILA , PA) - See all my reviews
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Not bad. Something for those who missed out on super soul singin'
A pleasent hour of listening. You may have most of these.
But this time you get a nice set from the Soul Brothers