Beg, Scream & Shout!: The Big Ol' Box Of 60's Soul [Box set]

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 5, 1997)
• Original Release Date: August 5, 1997
• Number of Discs: 6
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Rhino / Wea
• ASIN: B000003425
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #194,486 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #31 in Music > Pop > Oldies > Beach Pop

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential For Any Serious Collector Of 1960's R&B, August 30, 2000

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Ibochild (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beg, Scream & Shout!: The Big Ol' Box Of 60's Soul (Audio CD)

Rhino has done it again! The beauty of this collection is that it limits each artist to only one song (not counting collaborative efforts). This means that many lesser known artists share the spotlight with the more established stars. In other words, by purchasing this collection, you get the chance to hear the orginal recordings of "Mustang Sally" (Sir Mack Rice, who also wrote the song), "Piece of My Heart" (Erma Franklin, Aretha's older sister), and Betty Everett's pre-Linda Ronstadt version of "You're No Good." Other rarities of note include Clifford Curry's "She Shot a Hole in My Soul," Toussaint McCall's "Nothing Takes the Place of You," and "Back Up Train" by Al Greene & The Soul Mates. The latter was Al's first hit a few years before he dropped the "e" and embarked on a successful solo career. Of course, the CD collection is also loaded with more familiar cuts like "Soul Finger" (Bar-Kays), "I Was Made to Love Her" (Stevie Wonder), "Dry Your Eyes" (Brenda & the Tabulations), "Stand by Me" (Ben E. King), and "Every Little Bit Hurts" (Brenda Holloway). Avoided are many of the otherwise good, but overplayed tracks on "Oldies" radio like the most popular versions of "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" (Marvin Gaye/Gladys Knight & the Pips), and Aretha Franklin's version of "Respect." For fans of those artists don't fret, they are represented in this collection with "Can I Get a Witness" (Marvin Gaye), "Friendship Train" (Gladys Knight & the Pips), and "Since You've Been Gone (Sweet Sweet Baby)" (Aretha Franklin). Of course, by virtue of the fact that you are checking out this collection, you probably already have "Grapevine" (both versions) and "Respect." For fans of the latter track, I suggest you check out Minnie Riperton's psychedelic version with Rotary Connection on her Chess CD. Why doesn't radio play that track (not to mention Otis Redding's original version)? By the way, Otis is represented in the Rhino collection with "I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now)." Enough said. If you're a serious fan of 1960's R&B, this is the box set for you!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A superb buy!!!, August 22, 1999

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This review is from: Beg, Scream & Shout!: The Big Ol' Box Of 60's Soul (Audio CD)

This is one of the best box sets I have ever listened to. It contains hours and hours of premium music. Not the usuall top 40 hits you consistantly hear on the radio. The packing is even top notch, set up like our old 45 carrying cases. The music and packaging takes me back to my youth...which is how I like to relax. The cost was a concern but it is well worth every dollar. Go for it and enjoy!!!

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the ultimate, December 17, 1999

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This review is from: Beg, Scream & Shout!: The Big Ol' Box Of 60's Soul (Audio CD)

I actually bought this box from Amazon two years ago, but couldn't resist coming here to give it the thumbs up. The nice thing about this box is not that it's comprehensive, which even 6 packed discs cannot be, but that it digs so far beneath the surface of the well-known soul tunes that any self-respecting 60s soul fan has. This collection unearths many gems that I'd never heard. The sound can be somewhat harsh at times but has a very credible consistancy. Also, even though the packaging is hard to store and even a bit of a hassle to access, one has to admire the care and imagination that went into this package. The price should not scare any collector of 60s soul - the price to try to find some of these wonderful singles among other collections (or, shudder, the actaul 45s)would run much, much higher. In fact, this is a very cost efficient way to acquire this music.

In other words, if you love 60s soul and are looking for a really dynomite collection, why are you hesitating. Buy this! Believe me, you will be richly rewarded, as I have been for two years.