Hi Times: The Hi Records R&B Years [Box set]

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Hi Records was a label with personality, thanks in large part to its strongman, Willie Mitchell. Generally pictured as the rambunctious little brother of Stax, Hi actually dates back to 1957, but its heyday coincided with label golden-boy Al Green's commercial flowering in the '70s. Hi Times opens with a 1959 track from old Elvis sideman Bill Black and ends with a 1977 recording from Green's The Belle Album, which pretty much signaled the end of his (or anyone else's) top-dog-of-soul reign. In between, there's a neat sampling of Memphis sounds highlighted by the '70s classics of Ann Peebles, Syl Johnson, O.V. Wright, and Otis Clay. --Steven Stolder

Hi Times: The Hi Records R&B Years,Various Artists,Capitol,60's,70's,Memphis Soul,Pop,R&B,Smooth Soul,Soul,Soul-Blues,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues,Southern Soul,V/a Compilations

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Average customer rating: Abolutely Amazing! Not the average soul collection

Hi Times: The Hi Records R&B Years Various Artists Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Southern Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Memphis Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music 1960s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1970s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1960-1969 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1970-1979 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music R&B & Soul | Box Sets | Stores | Music ASIN: B000002TTD Release Date: 1995-02-21

Tracks:

1. Smokie Part 2 - Bill Black Combo
2. The Crawl - Willie Mitchell
3. Sunrise Serenade - Willie Mitchell
4. Soul In De Hole - Ben Branch
5. What Do You Mean - Bowlegs Miller
6. 20-75 - Willie Mitchell
7. Buster Browne - Willie Mitchell
8. Love What You're Doing To Me - Janet & The Jays
9. Don't Turn Your Back On Me - Don Bryant
10. Everything Is Gonna Be Alright - Willie Mitchell & The Four Kings
11. Doing The Mustang - Don Bryant
12. That Driving Beat - Willie Mitchell & The Four Kings
13. Soul Serenade - Willie Mitchell
14. 30-60-90 - Willie Mitchell
15. Teenie's Dream - Willie Mitchell
16. Robin's Nest - Willie Mitchell
17. Doin' The Popcorn - Kim Melvin
18. Move With Me Baby - Big Amos Patton
19. Please Don't Leave Me - Lucky Carter
20. Stop Arguing Over Me - Lucky Carter
21. Walk Away - Ann Peebles
22. Part Time Love - Ann Peebles
23. I'll Get Along - Ann Peebles
24. I Pity The Fool - Ann Peebles
25. I Want To Hold Your Hand - Al Green
26. The Letter - Al Green

Tracks:

1. I Can't Get Next To You - Al Green
2. Tired Of Being Alone - Al Green
3. Let's Stay Together - Al Green
4. Aretha Sing One For Me - George Jackson
5. Trying To Live My Life Without You - Otis Clay
6. I Didn't Know The Meaning Of Pain - Otis Clay
7. Gimme Some Lovin' - David Duke
8. Hitch-Hiking Back To Heartbreak - Bobo Mr. Soul
9. Drunk - Ace Cannon
10. (I Feel Like) Breaking Up Somebody's Home - Ann Peebles
11. I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down - Ann Peebles
12. I'm Still In Love With You - Al Green
13. Simply Beautiful - Al Green
14. Take Me To The River - Syl Johnson
15. Anyway The Wind Blows - Syl Johnson
16. We Did It - Syl Johnson
17. Call Me (Come Back Home) - Al Green
18. You Ought To Be With Me - Al Green
19. Here I Am (Come And Take Me) - Al Green
20. You've Got My Mind Messed Up - Quiet Elegance
21. I Can't Stand The Rain - Ann Peebles
22. Come To Mama - Ann Peebles

Tracks:

1. Looking Straight Ahead - Darryl Carter
2. Your Love Must Be Voodoo Part 1 & Part 2 - Gene Anderson & The Internationals
3. Back For A Taste Of Your Love - Syl Johnson
4. Wind Blow Her Back My Way - Syl Johnson
5. If I Could Reach Out - Otis Clay
6. You Made Me What I Am - Emma Coffee
7. Let's Get Married - Al Green
8. Sha La La (Make Me Happy) - Al Green
9. L-O-V-E (LOVE) - Al Green
10. Let Yourself Go - Syl Johnson
11. I Want To Take You Home (To See Mama) - Syl Johnson
12. Superstar - Hi Rhythm Section
13. Moody - Hi Rhythm Section/Al Perkins
14. I Still Love You - Veneice Stark
15. Fried Chicken - Rufus Thomas
16. Love And Happiness - Al Green
17. Into Something (Can't Shake Loose) - O.V. Wright
18. Precious, Precious - O.V. Wright
19. I Don't Do Windows - O.V. Wright
20. Belle - Al Green

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Hi Records was a label with personality, thanks in large part to its strongman, Willie Mitchell. Generally pictured as the rambunctious little brother of Stax, Hi actually dates back to 1957, but its heyday coincided with label golden-boy Al Green's commercial flowering in the '70s. Hi Times opens with a 1959 track from old Elvis sideman Bill Black and ends with a 1977 recording from Green's The Belle Album, which pretty much signaled the end of his (or anyone else's) top-dog-of-soul reign. In between, there's a neat sampling of Memphis sounds highlighted by the '70s classics of Ann Peebles, Syl Johnson, O.V. Wright, and Otis Clay. --Steven Stolder

Customer Reviews:

Abolutely Amazing!.......2003-12-10

This box set is absolutely amazing! Soul music like no other.

Not the average soul collection.......2001-11-02

What a fantastic introduction to the rise of Hi Records this set gave me! Unlike other sets that rely on the "Greatest Hits" you've heard over and over, this set mines the label's collection for selections that are both representitive of the distinctive Hi Records sound and worth listening to again and again. For my money, this set is worth it for "Aretha, Sing One For Me" alone!

Average customer rating:

Hi Times: The Hi Records R&B Years Various Artists Manufacturer: Hi-Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Southern Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Memphis Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Soul | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music ASIN: B0002ABSTU Release Date: 2004-06-08

Tracks:

1. 20-75 - Willie Mitchell
2. Trying to Live My Life Without You - Otis Clay
3. Take Me to the River - Syl Johnson
4. You Ought to Be With Me - Al Green
5. I Can't Stand the Rain - Ann Peebles
6. Soul Serenade - Willie Mitchell
7. Back for a Taste of Your Love - Syl Johnson
8. If I Could Reach Out - Otis Clay
9. I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down - Ann Peebles
10. Let's Stay Together - Al Green
11. You've Got My Mind Messed Up - Quiet Elegance
12. Come to Mama - Ann Peebles
13. Tired of Being Alone - Al Green
14. We Did It - Syl Johnson
15. Aretha, Sing One for Me - Greg Jackson
16. Precious, Precious - O.V. Wright

Average customer rating: The Best!

Hi Times: The Hi Records R&B Years Various Artists Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Southern Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Memphis Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music Soul | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005N8UG Release Date: 2001-08-14

Tracks:

1. 20-75 - Willie Mitchell
2. Trying To Live My Life Without You - Otis Clay
3. Take Me To The River - Syl Johnson
4. You Ought To Be With Me - Al Green
5. I Can't Stand The Rain - Ann Peebles
6. Soul Serenade - Willie Mitchell
7. Back For A Taste Of Your Love - Syl Johnson
8. If I Could Reach Out - Otis Clay
9. I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down - Ann Peebles
10. Let's Stay Together - Al Green
11. You've Got My Mind Messed Up - Quiet Elegance
12. Come To Mama - Ann Peebles
13. Tired Of Being Alone - Al Green
14. We Did It - Syl Johnson
15. Aretha, Sing One For Me - George Jackson
16. Precious, Precious - O.V. Wright

Customer Reviews:

The Best!.......2003-07-24

Oh man, all I can say is that if you are not familiar with "Memphis Blues" this is a great way to start. I happened to pick up this album and have played it so much I am surprised it is not worn out -- Ann Peebles "Can't Stop The Rain" and Mr. Al Green are standouts.

If this does not get you off the couch -- nothing will -- cannot recommend this enough!

Average customer rating:

Hi Times - The Hi Records R & B Years Sampler Al Green , Ace Cannon , O V Wright , Willie Mitchell , Don Bryant , Ann Peebles , Otis Clay , Erma Coffee , Syl Johnson , and Quiet Elegance Manufacturer: THE RIGHT STUFF ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Classic R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music ASIN: B000LYZOWY

Product Description

. Smokie Part 2 - Bill Black Combo 2. The Crawl - Willie Mitchell 3. Don't Turn your Back on Me - Don Bryant 4. Part Time Love - Ann Peebles 5. I Can't Get Next to You 6. Trying to live My Life Without You - Otis Clay 7. I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down 8. Take Me To The River - Syl Johnson 9. Simply Beautiful - Al Green 10. You've Got My Mind Messed Up 11. Looking Straight Ahead - Darryl Carter 12. Back for a Taste of Your Love - Syl Johnson 13. You Made Me What I Am - Erma Coffee 14. Into Something (Can't Shake Loose) O V Wright 15. Drunk - Ace Cannon 16. Wind Blow Her Back My Way - Syl Johnson

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8. King Solomon/I Wish I Knew [Import]
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