The Monument Years [Import]

Arthur Alexander | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 27, 2004)
• Original Release Date: 1965
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Ace Records UK
• ASIN: B00005A9XY
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #135,235 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #95 in Music > Indie Music > R&B > Soul

Track Listings

1. (Baby) For You

2. The Other Woman (In My Life)

3. Stay By Me

4. Me And Mine

5. Show Me The Road

6. Turn Around (And Try Me)

7. Baby This Baby That

8. Baby I Love You

9. In My Sorrow

10. I Want To Marry You

11. In My Babys Eyes

12. Loves Where Life Begins

13. Miles And Miles From Nowhere

14. You Dont Love Me (You Dont Care)

15. I Need You Baby

16. Were Gonna Hate Ourselves (In The Morning)

17. Spanish Harlem

18. Concrete Jungle

19. Taking Care Of A Woman

20. Set Me Free

See all 28 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

UK compilation for the country-soul singer/songwriter. 28 long-lost tracks from 1965-72, first time on CD, not even on LP before! Only six singles were issued from this period. Great musicians, producers and writers make this material equal to his better-known Dot label tracks. 2001 release. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars one of the greatest singers ever, May 27, 2001

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Richard Greene (Sacramento, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Monument Years (Audio CD)

i'm ashamed to admit, arthur alexander fiend that i am, i never knew he recorded for monument/sound stage 7. So, here come my old friends ace records uk to let me in on this stuff. I'm telling you, you gotta get one of these. The first four tracks were recorded in Nashville with many of the same cats who played on "Blonde on Blonde," the next half dozen in LA with most of the Wrecking Crew, and many others under Reggie Young's direction, so needless to say, the production value is impressive and varied. The songs themselves, save a few odd covers, are some of Mr. Alexander's finest...the frenetic "You Don't Love Me (You Don't Care)" and "I Really Need You" are incredible recordings and easily two of his finest. In fact, there really are no bum tracks here, you can buy this with confidence...this is some of the best country soul you will ever hear. I just wish I'd heard it sooner!