Superstars of Seventies Soul [BOX SET]

Various Artists (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 2, 2004)
• Original Release Date: March 2, 2004
• Number of Discs: 3
• Format: Box set
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• Label: Shout Factory
• Copy Protected
• ASIN: B0001CCXFC
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #132,269 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
In the ’70s, soul music became America’s music. From four-on-the-floor disco to the "the One" of James Brown’s funkiest grooves to the lush, nearly-make-ya-wanna-cry sounds of Philadelphia, this was the golden era. Superstars Of ’70s Soul, an upcoming PBS pledge special is the follow-up to last year’s hugely successful Rhythm, Love & Soul. It features a cavalcade of ‘70s Soul stars performing their biggest hits. The accompanying Superstars Of ’70s Soul 3-CD box set features 60 of the choicest cuts from soul’s greatest decade, making for the perfect ‘70s Soul set. Over 3 hours of purely righteous groove.

• Contains 60 essential tracks, featuring 41 #1 hits. • Features lavish book, including rare, historic photos of ’70s soul artists and introduction by noted author/music critic Ernest Hardy

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars UNBELIEVEABLE.. A MUST HAVE, March 7, 2004

By A Customer

Patti Labelle, the Stylistics, Maxine Nightingale, Heatwave, on and on and on. All the classics from the 70s. But redone today. Its nothing less than spectacular & incredible. A PBS fundraiser and something that will make your CD collection complete! REMARKABLE. Music that integrates ALL people regardless of race, gender, age. THIS IS A MUST HAVE CD!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not great., June 14, 2004

By A Customer

If you don't own any of this music, this set may not be a bad place to start. There is soul and disco with hints of funk. If you really love this sort of music and can afford a slight jump in price, Rhino's 4 CD "The Disco Box" covers that genre far better, while their 7 CD "Can You Dig It: The Seventies Soul Experience" is the superior anthology. Still, these three discs will probably be enough for fans who are not quite fanatic.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have, March 17, 2004

By A Customer

This is my music, I've long awaited a collection such as this one. And I truly recommended this for anyone who remembers what real music was like. 70's and the 80's its all hear.