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The Best of Sam & Dave

Sam & Dave
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  • Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
  • Original Release Date: 1969
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Atlantic / Wea
  • ASIN: B000002IIC
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #24,714 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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    #38 in  Music > R&B > Soul > Memphis Soul
    #52 in  Music > R&B > Soul > Southern Soul

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1. Place Nobody Can Find
2. Goodnight Baby
3. I Take What I Want
4. Sweet Home
5. You Don't Know Like I Know
6. Hold On! I'm Comin'
7. Said I Wasn't Gonna Tell Nobody
8. You Got Me Hummin'
9. When Something Is Wrong With My Baby
10. Small Portion of Your Love
11. Soothe Me
12. Soul Man
13. May I Baby
14. I Thank You
15. Wrap It Up
16. Still Is the Night
17. You Don't Know What You Mean to Me
18. This Is Your World
19. Can't You Find Another Way (Of Doing It)
20. Soul Sister, Brown Sugar
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Editorial Reviews

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This music is so fiery that merely listening to will bring sweat to your brow. But the creators of such classics as "Soul Man" and "Hold On, I'm Coming" won't stand just for listening. The energy between Sam and Dave is infectious enough to propel you to your feet. Their harmonies are tight, echoed by thrilling horn riffs, bursts of guitar solos, and when it's all about to explode, they settle back with a ballad like "When Something Is Wrong with My Baby" that's every bit as moving as their uptempo tracks. This is what happens when church music goes clubbing. --Robert Gordon

Product Description
The Very Best of Sam & Dave contains all of Sam & Dave's Top 40 hits, including 'You Don't Know Like I Know' (LP single version), 'Hold On, I'm Comin' (LP single version), 'I Wasn't Gonna Tell Nobody' (LP single version), 'When Something Is Wrong With My Baby' (LP single version), 'Soothe Me' (LP Single version), 'Soul Man', and 'Come On In' plus more. It's an expertly compiled, concise collection that contains everything you need to know. Rhino. 2005. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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4.0 out of 5 stars DON'T Be Fooled By The Other Reviews Here, August 28, 2001
By Rue Facile "Bob" (Los Angeles, California United States) - See all my reviews
This is a review for THE BEST OF SAM & DAVE (Atlantic)!! Some of the other reviews here were misplaced--they are talking about the dreadful "The Greatest Hits of Sam and Dave." This is a GREAT collection of the ORIGINAL recordings. Some of this album was co-produced by one of soul music's greatest, Issac Hayes, along with David Porter--more than half produced by Jim Stewart. Stewart produced many of their most well known hits: "Soothe Me," "Hold On I'm Comin'," and of course their signature hit "Soul Man." The only reason this doesn't rate five stars is because this is a CD transfer of the original recording--a digital remaster would do wonders for this title (and I hope it's soon!). "Soothe Me" has a a bit of a hiss in the opening that I'm sure a remaster would eliminate--it's a bit distracting until it gets rolling, then you can't notice it much. If you love the Blues Brothers film and remember hearing Sam and Dave during that great first chase scene, then you will certainly enjoy the rest of this wonderful selection of R&B tunes by two of the best!
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Heard It, Bought It, Love It!, January 19, 2001
I guess it doesn't exactly matter *how* you come across something wonderful - all that matters is that you did. A little while ago, I was watching The Blues Brothers Movie (for about the thousandth time) and thought "I kinda like that background music"! Since I now have the movie on DVD, I was able to stop and look at the 8-Track Elwood and Jake were playing in their Cop cruiser; The Best of Sam & Dave. Amazon.com to the rescue.

This was the first (of many) Soul and R&B albums I have purchased and it remains at or near the top. Of course, "Soul Man" and "Wrap It Up" will draw you in, but this album has 21 tracks of pure gold. There is NO filler! I'm just sorry that I wasn't old enough in the sixties to see them in their prime - it would of been fun.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice, February 6, 2007
By Tasteyfish (Richmond, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
It's clearly an older disc, and it sounds like they dubbed it straight from the reel. I love that warm sound, especially with music like this.
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4.0 out of 5 stars No voices like theirs
This is a special treat if you dig Issac Hayes too, bcuz he wrote alot of their more popular stuff. If u simply adore the raw power that was their's as well, buy this!
Published 7 months ago by Felicia

5.0 out of 5 stars Greatness finds Sam AND Dave
I had forgoten some of their songs that clicked into my head on the second note. I love the CD. I was pleased after worrying about buying things online. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Earl of Hampshire

5.0 out of 5 stars MAKES AN OLD WHITE BOY WANNA DANCE !!!!
This album is the s**t !!! Makes ya feel all warm and groovy, and wanna git up and DANCE !!! Recommend highly.
Published 13 months ago by Mike Zlotnicki

5.0 out of 5 stars Double Dynamite
If you are a true fan of Memphis soul music and especially a fan of the Stax label, this is a must
have. Read more
Published 18 months ago by H. McKay

1.0 out of 5 stars Never received the item
I would love to review the item I ordered, but I never received it, and I have never received a refund!
Published on May 12, 2007 by djkunk

5.0 out of 5 stars AND So Much More
The world of show business is not a place where shrinking violets bloom. On the contrary, it is known for bombast, opportunism, and egos larger and more gaseous than zeppelins... Read more
Published on January 10, 2007 by El Lagarto

5.0 out of 5 stars We got a good quality one, no "hissing"
I have this one too - BEST OF SAM & DAVE, and although a couple other reviewers stated that there was hissing on the SOOTHE ME track, my copy does not have hissing or any other... Read more
Published on November 7, 2006 by Philly Gal

3.0 out of 5 stars Sam & Dave CD
I got what I ordered. The plastic case was broken. The CD Now preferred buyers club claims to have a link to report this type of claim. The link is a dead end. Read more
Published on June 26, 2006 by Larry Kwate

4.0 out of 5 stars This CD is not a digital remaster...
All the amazing songs are here. The horn riff on "Wrap it up" along with the vocal harmonies are alone worth the price of admission. Read more
Published on May 26, 2006 by Adolfo

5.0 out of 5 stars True soul men!
Sam & Dave let their souls rip on these tracks. They laid it out for anybody to hear. "Soul Man" "Hold On I'm Comin" "Wrap It Up" "When... Read more
Published on May 17, 2000 by oldtimerocker

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