Soul Hits of the 70's [Box set]

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 1, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 3
• 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: Sony Cmg Mkt Group
• ASIN: B00006L3O2
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,229 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #14 in Music > R&B > Soul > Philly Soul
  • #62 in Music > Dance & DJ > Disco
  • #80 in Music > Pop > By Decade > 1970s

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Lean on Me

2. Kiss and Say Goodbye

3. Love Train

4. Am I Black Enough for You?

5. That Lady, Pts. 1 and 2

6. Your Love

See all 13 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Sing a Song

2. If You Don't Know Me by Now

3. Don't Take Your Love

4. Do It Any Way You Wanna

5. When Will I See You Again

6. Me and Mrs. Jones

See all 13 tracks on this disc

Disc: 3

1. Boogie Nights

2. Lady Marmalade

3. In the Mood

4. What a Diff'rence a Day Makes

5. Love Brought Me Back

6. Love Is So Good When You're Stealing It [Single Version]

See all 14 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Red Alert !!!! APB for Soul Fans!!! Buy this!!!!, November 10, 2004

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Music Lover "greatlandini" (Annapolis, MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Soul Hits of the 70's (Audio CD)

First of all, let me assure you that these are the Original Recordings with the exception of a live version of "Midnight Train to Georgia" which actually sounds nice & fresh after having the original played to death on the radio.

If you are a Soul Freak, you will probably own some of these songs, but there are many, many overlooked gems such as:

"Say You Love Me" a wonderful track by Patti Austin

"Love Brought Me Back" This is a gospel like mid-tempo number by D.J. Rogers (who did a great duet with Patrice Rushen which is not included here). Why was this song not a hit?

"Your Love" by Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis - a marvelous, happy love song between this married couple. You also get the massive hit, "You Don't Have to Be A Star"

"Am I Black Enough For You" Billy Paul - the "Mrs. Jones" crooner goes kind of funky on us with this affirming anthem of racial pride

"In the Mood" Tyrone Davis - T. Davis is the man! You should check out a Greatest Hits collection. This is a nice Quiet Storm ballad

"Where Do We Go From Here" Trammps - The Disco Inferno Guys mellow it out here (kind of Barry White meets the Temptations)

I can't recall the name of the Manhattans tune included here, but it is nice - a good sample of what you will find on a Greatest Hits Collection

"Reach For It" is a light hearted funk number from Soul-Jazz Man, George Duke.


Anyway, this is an absolute steal at its $6.99 price. Remember this is a 3 CD / 40 song set. A must for any Soul Collection. A good mix of Quiet Storm ballads & uptempo steppers. Put in on at your next party & enjoy!

If you are still reading this pitiful review - stop right now & order this CD or check out your local Circuit City or Best Buy store which may carry this at a decent price.

A special thanks to my buddy who knowing what a soul freak I am gave this to me as a Christmas gift a few years ago. Thanks my man!!!!!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 40 hits, November 30, 2009

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jimac51 (Allentown, Pa United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Soul Hits of the 70's (Audio CD)

A caveat that any item coming from a company's "special products(aka "custom marketing")department,the price may vary widely. Evidently,according to one review,Amazon has had this 3 disc set as low as $6.99;it's currently listed at $8.99 with no discount. This set shows up in brick and mortar stores,too,from around $9.99 to $14.98,and you may see it listed in catalogs for as high as $19.99. If you have nothing to compare it to,twenty bucks may seem like a good deal for 3 cds. Remember that there are only 40 tracks spread on the 3 discs-they could have done it on two but stores like to display 3 disc sets as gift sets. More tracks would have added to the cost of the set. So original 40 tracks(save a "live" that is passable)at nine bucks-a great deal.
There are tracks that show up daily on any oldies station(("Play That Funky Music"),soft rock stations("Lean On Me")and urban classic soul outlets(the Marlena Shaw tracks). The interesting parts,though,are the tracks here that haven't been played to death. If you don't recognize some of the,you might find a new friend or two that hasn't been overplayed. George Duke's "Reach For It" is an inspired choice,as is "What a Difference a Day Makes" from (Little)Esther Phillips's CTI days. Tinges of disco and funk,a healthy dose of Philly Sound since Sony owns these masters-a nice snapshot of the ,70s Soul.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WISH I HAD FOUND IT SOONER!!!, May 15, 2007

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Brandi Johnson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Soul Hits of the 70's (Audio CD)

THIS IS A GOOD CD IF YOU LIKE OLD SCHOOL MUSIC