The Best Soul Ballads

Track Listings
1. When A Man Loves A Woman - Percy Sledge
2. The Tracks Of My Tears - The Miracles
3. Oh Girl - The Chi-Lites
4. Rainy Night In Georgia - Brook Benton
5. If You Don't Know Me By Now - Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
6. La-La Means I Love You - The Delfonics
7. Under The Boardwalk - The Drifters
8. Tell It Like It Is - Aaron Neville
9. Only You - The Platters
10. When Something Is Wrong With My Baby - Sam & Dave

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The Best of Johnny Mathis (1975-1980)
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 The Best of Johnny Mathis (1975-1980)

Manufacturer: Columbia
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ASIN: B0000025KN
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
  2. What I Did For Love
  3. You Light Up My Life
  4. 99 Miles From L.A.
  5. When A Child Is Born
  6. Just The Way You Are
  7. With You I'm Born Again
  8. Gone Gone Gone
  9. The Best Days Of My Life
  10. The Last Time I Felt Like This

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars What do you mean by "Title Revie?".......2007-02-09

My order was taken care of promptly. Amazon kept me informed of the entire process.

5 out of 5 stars Great Disc.......2000-04-24

His VOice is still strong after all of these years.these SOngs Reflect his Ability in doing many styles.This is A Great Disc that Captures Johnny Mathis in the mid-70's to the start of the 80's.He adds his own touch to these songs.

5 out of 5 stars A "Best" that really is..........2000-01-04

The ageless wonder gives you the best of several types of music in this compilation from Columbia records. If you like duets, his #1 hit "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late," is here along with the theme song from "Same Time Next Year," (Last Time I Felt Like This) that he recorded with Jayne Oliver. Johnny includes his love of Broadway by offering music from "Chorus Line," and many have hailed his version of the top 40 hit "99 Miles From L.A." better than Art Garfunkel's. One of the best songs on the album is "The Best Days Of My Life," the title song from a previously released effort. Arranger Jack Gold put the orchestration to most of these songs. He blends just the right amount of instrumentation with the enduring voice of an American gem---Johnny Mathis. There is not a clinker in this bunch! By the way, Mathis fans can look for Johnny's 2000 tour with dates already booked in Galveston, Memphis and Madison, Wisconsin.
The Best of Nancy Wilson: The Jazz and Blues Sessions
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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  • A Gloriously Talented Singer
 The Best of Nancy Wilson: The Jazz and Blues Sessions
Nancy Wilson
Manufacturer: Blue Note Records
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ASIN: B000005H7G
Release Date: 1996-11-26

Tracks:

  1. Like Someone In Love
  2. I Wish I Didn't Love You So
  3. Dearly Beloved
  4. Just For A Thrill
  5. I've Got Your Number
  6. In A Sentimental Mood
  7. Getting To Know You
  8. Call It Stormy Monday
  9. He's My Guy
  10. You're Gonna Hear From Me
  11. People
  12. Sufferin' With The Blues
  13. Wave
  14. Unchain My Heart
  15. Never Will I Marry
  16. Green Dolphin Street
  17. You Don't Know Me
  18. A Good Man Is Hard To Find

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT.......2006-07-16

Nancy Wilson lends a sense of style and sophistication to her music. This is a compiliation of some of her material on Capitol Records back in the 60's. Great songs, great arrangements, and a great voice! Some of the contributing artists on these recordings are Cannonball Adderly, George Shearing, Hank Jones, and Ben Webster. Recorded with the orchestras of Billy May, Oliver Nelson, Jimmy Jones, and Gerald Wilson.

5 out of 5 stars Best introduction to Nancy Wilson.......2003-03-01

The album contains no string arrangements and covers a wide range of recording dates from the 60's.

5 out of 5 stars The Best Nancy Wilson Compilation Available.......2000-07-10

A Jazz session with Nancy Wilson - a compilation of her early Capitol output is always oxygen that purifies all around. Fully recommended to those who got to know her in the last 2 decades and think her best comes the skipable recent R&B Sony albums.

5 out of 5 stars A Gloriously Talented Singer.......1998-08-29

Nancy Wilson seemed to have the best arrangers and musicians working with her back in the sixties and her talent was worthy of it. I'm very impressed with the songs chosen for this collection because they are not the obvious choices and most of the tracks are not available on other cds
The Very Best of Love
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • This Is Love!
 The Very Best of Love
Johnny Mathis
Manufacturer: Madacy Records
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ASIN: B00009Y3UY
Release Date: 2003-07-22

Tracks:

  1. Look of Love
  2. Heavenly
  3. Chances Are
  4. Wonderful! Wonderful!
  5. More I See You
  6. It's Not for Me to Say
  7. Up, Up and Away
  8. Spanish Eyes
  9. Where or When
  10. Twelfth of Never
  11. This Guy's in Love With You
  12. Love Theme from "Romeo and Juliet"

Tracks:

  1. Small World [From Gypsy]
  2. Someone
  3. Very Much in Love
  4. You Are Everything to Me
  5. Let It Rain
  6. Flame of Love
  7. Certain Smile [From "A Certain Smile"] - Ray Ellis Orchestra, Johnny Mathis
  8. Call Me
  9. You Are Beautiful [From "Flower Drum Song"]
  10. Teacher Teacher - Ray Ellis Orchestra, Johnny Mathis
  11. Stairway to the Sea (Scalinatella)
  12. Let's Love

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars This Is Love!.......2005-04-13

You can't lose when "Small World" is on this CD set!! Johnny Mathis can deliver a performance that no one else can even try to copy! These songs prove it....and are great for those alone times when you just need a calming voice to keep you Warm! Trust me, these pipes are capable of it!
Verve Presents: Very Best of Christmas Jazz
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 Verve Presents: Very Best of Christmas Jazz
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ASIN: B000050J48
Release Date: 2001-10-23

Tracks:

  1. Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer - Ella Fitzgerald
  2. Merry Christmas, Baby - Kenny Burrell
  3. Christmas Eve - Billy Eckstine
  4. Here Comes Santa Claus - Ramsey Lewis
  5. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! - Joe Williams
  6. Greensleeves - John Coltrane
  7. The Christmas Song - Mel Torme
  8. 'Zat You, Santa Claus? - Louis Armstrong
  9. Winter Wonderland - Shirley Horn
  10. Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town - Bill Evans
  11. Good Morning, Blues - Count Basie
  12. Jingle Bells - Jimmy Smith
  13. Silent Night - Dinah Washington
  14. A Child Is Born - Oscar Peterson

Album Description

Skip the Christmas caroling this year and slide in the new Verve Music compilation The Very Best of Christmas Jazz. This jolly collection features fourteen of the world's favorite holiday jingles previously recorded by the legendary vocalists and musicians of jazz. Jazz divas Shirley Horn sings "Winter Wonderland," powerhouse singer Ella Fitzgerald performs a playful rendition of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," and the eloquent Dinah Washington amazes on "Silent Night." John Coltrane grooves on "Greensleeves," while Mel Torme offers a timeless version of "The Christmas Song." Delightful treats packed together like an overstuffed Christmas stocking, this selection will be sure to add a joyful spirit to your holiday season.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars We Hiss You a Merry Christmas.......2005-12-14

Get songs, would be 5 stars if not for the distracting hiss on some of the tracks.

5 out of 5 stars I'm The First??.......2002-12-19

I bought this cd last year and I love it!! This cd is a collection of classic performances by Verve's elite. The opening track is not Frank DeVol, who did indeed produce the track, it's Ella Fitzgerald. Another error found on this site is the artist listing for "The Christmas Song". It's Mel Torme's performance here. A couple of tracks reappear here, they were featured on Verve's release of "Have Yourself A Jazzy Little Christmas" probably repeated here because of artist merit and performance. One such noteable track is Oscar Peterson's moving rendition of "A Child Is Born."
Verve released a contemporary jazz Christmas album a few years ago and it featured such artists as Betty Carter and Shirley Horn. Shirley's performance of "Winter Wonderland" was lifted from that project and is here. The song is treated like any other Shirley would do, and the result is, well, seductive in an innocent way, the Shirley way. "'Zat You, Santa Claus" by Louis Armstrong has been featured on many budget Christmas releases, but the version here is so well restored it sounds like it was just recorded; the mastering of this disc as a whole is breathtaking. Jimmy Smith's "Jingle Bells" is pure camp, the song arranged as a Hammond b3 piece, "Silent Night" is made even more sacred by Dinah Washington's searing vocal.
This album is an excellent highlight of holiday performances by the living legends and those who have passed, of jazz and should not be overlooked by fans of the jazz genre and Christmas music.
The Best of Odetta: Ballads & Blues
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 The Best of Odetta: Ballads & Blues
Odetta
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ASIN: B000002NRI
Release Date: 1994-07-18

Tracks:

  1. He's Got The Whole World In His Hands
  2. Lowlands
  3. The Fox
  4. Lass Of The Los Countree
  5. Devilish Mary
  6. Take This Hammer
  7. Greensleeves
  8. Deep River
  9. Chilly Winds
  10. If I Had A Ribbon Bow
  11. Shame And Scandal
  12. 'Buked And Scorned
  13. Joshua
  14. Glory, Glory
  15. Been In The Pen
  16. Deep Blue Sea
  17. God's Gonna Cut You Down
  18. Spiritual Triology

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Why, oh why, do they do this to us?.......2004-12-11

OK. I'm annoyed.

Fact 1. The finest female voice in the pop/rock/soul/folk world from the mid 50s through the mid 60s belonged to Odetta.
Fact 2. Her record company knew this, and released heaps and mounds and scores of LPs.
Fact 3. These LPs have been re-released on CD in all manner of configuration.

Therefore, there are CDs that overlap others shamefully, exact same performances appearing here and there.

Why someone doesn't take her work and, as has been for many lesser artists, release 1955-57, 1958-59, or whatever, I cannot imagine. But they haven't. So I'm stuck buying largely duplicate CDs (or burning my own) to get all this early work in digital format.

So, this has much that is available elsewhere, but a few I didn't have before. And some pleasant surprises there. Again, this is fairly early Odetta, before she blossomed into the barn-burner of her glory days, but her tender voice and superlative natural guitar makes it a pleasant collection...as long as you don't have them all already.
The Best of Nancy Wilson
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    		The Best of Nancy Wilson
    Nancy Wilson
    Manufacturer: Capitol
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    ASIN: B000008CLI
    Release Date: 1990-10-25
    The Best of the Three Sounds
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    		 The Best of the Three Sounds
    The Three Sounds
    Manufacturer: Blue Note Records
    ProductGroup: Music
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    ASIN: B000005GW6
    Release Date: 1993-10-19

    Tracks:

    1. Bobby
    2. Willow Weep for Me
    3. Woody 'N You
    4. Down the Track
    5. When I Fall in Love
    6. On Green Dolphin Street
    7. If I Were a Bell
    8. Summertime
    9. Poinciana
    10. One for Renee
    11. Stompin' at the Savoy
    12. At Last
    13. Saucer Eyes

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars An Appropriate Title...........2002-09-06

    for this cd because its simply a great compilation of this consistently entertaining group during its first stint on the Blue Note label (1958-1962). There are 13 selections covering 8 albums for this period......good stuff all the way. Good mainstream jazz with a blues tinge from a very tight group!

    It's interesting to hear one of the great soul and blues pianists at this early stage of his career. You hear the influence of Oscar Peterson on the first selection, "Bobby" and a strong resemblance to Red Garland throughout with a touch of Erroll Garner for good measure. He already had that great touch with a ballad.......witness the gorgeous rendition of "At Last".

    Actually, the whole cd is great! If I had to pick favorites they would be "Summertime", "Poinciana", "Stompin' At The Savoy","One For Renee" and "If I Were A Bell". It's hard to discount "On Green Dolphin Street" and the bluesy "Down The Track" also. As I said that nearly covers the whole cd.

    It's hard to believe no one else has reviewed this gem! I would think this would especially appeal to Gene Harris fans, or Erroll Garner, or Oscar Peterson, or Red Garland. In other words, any fan of really good piano jazz trio!
    The Best of Marlena Shaw
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      		The Best of Marlena Shaw
      Marlena Shaw
      Manufacturer: Blue Note Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000005H8F
      Release Date: 1997-03-25

      Tracks:

      1. No Hiding Place
      2. Street Walking Woman
      3. Be for Real
      4. You
      5. Feel Like Making Love
      6. But for Now
      7. You and Me
      8. Sing to Me
      9. Laughter and the Tears
      10. Loving You Was Like a Party
      11. Save the Children
      12. Wipe Away the Evil
      13. Things Don't Never Go My Way
      Very Best of Johnny Mathis
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        		Very Best of Johnny Mathis
        Johnny Mathis
        Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import
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        ASIN: B000B9G7CU
        Release Date: 2006-05-01

        Tracks:

        1. Too Much, Too Little, Too Late - Johnny Mathis, Deniece Williams
        2. Certain Smile
        3. I'm Stone in Love with You
        4. Misty
        5. Gone Gone Gone
        6. Chances Are
        7. It's Not for Me to Say
        8. Friends in Love
        9. Maria
        10. My Love for You
        11. On a Clear Day (You Can See Forever)
        12. Prelude to a Kiss
        13. Twelfth of Never
        14. Wild Is the Wind
        15. Unbreak My Heart
        16. You're All I Need to Get By - Johnny Mathis, Deniece Williams
        17. Someone
        18. When a Child Is Born
        19. Feelings
        20. Fly Me to the Moon
        21. Look of Love
        22. (Where Do I Begin) Love Story [From Love Story]

        Album Description

        It's been suggested that almost as many baby boomers were conceived to the romantic sounds of Johnny Mathis's voice as to Sinatra's, and with song's such as 'Misty', 'Certain Smile' and 'Fly Me To The Moon' it's easy to understand why. This Very Best Of Johnny Mathis includes 22 hits and is a truly unique and romantic collection. BMG. 2006.
        The Power Of Love: The Best Of The Soul Essentials Ballads
        Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
        • Zoom' Love Season
        • A FIVE STAR COMPILATION
        • Has several hard to find gems!!! Some nice "Steppin" music.
        • One song truly stands out....
        • 3 stars just because
        		 The Power Of Love: The Best Of The Soul Essentials Ballads
        Various Artists
        Manufacturer: Polygram Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B000001EVN
        Release Date: 1996-02-06

        Tracks:

        1. In The Name Of Love - Ralph Macdonald With Bill Withers
        2. Hello Stranger - Yvonne Elliman
        3. Hey There Lonely Girl - Gerry Woo
        4. Inside Of You - Ray, Goodman & Brown
        5. Let Me In Your Life - Creative Source
        6. If You Don't Know Me By Now - Lyn Collins
        7. (I Have Learned To Respect) The Power Of Love - Alton McClain & Destiny
        8. I Pledge My Love - Peaches & Herb
        9. No Stranger To Love/Want You - Roy Ayers
        10. Heaven Help Me - Deon Estus
        11. Love Seasons - Zoom
        12. Love Song - Mandrill
        13. You Sure Love To Ball - Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s
        14. Ike's Rap VII/This Time I'll Be Sweeter - Isaac Hayes

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Zoom' Love Season.......2006-05-19

        This is the only song I want on this CD. If U are into Ballads then Love season is a must.

        5 out of 5 stars A FIVE STAR COMPILATION.......2006-01-28

        This reviewer doesn't know what these other reviewers were listening to, but obviously they are all under 30, because anyone who grew up in the 70s and listened to soul music not only is familiar with many of these songs but recognize how rarely they have appeared on ANY compilation or cd-reissue.

        Classics like Ray, Goodman & Brown's "Inside Of You" and "I Pledge My Love" by Peaches & Herb are found nestled alongside lesser-known, but no less stellar lp and rare singles like Alton McClain & Destiny's "The Power Of Love" - the superb original version, I might add, before Angela Winbush (the writer) or Stephanie Mills covered it. It's rather odd, however, that the song "Heaven Help Me" by Deon Estus is found on here, as it is an oddball late 80s track juxtaposed with the deep 70s soul found on this compilation. A nice song, BUT doesn't fit in with the rest. Maybe that's why so many people who've reviewed this cd prior didn't care for the other songs -- if they were only buying it for an 80s POP TUNE and have no appreciation of soul, one would be disappointed. However, if you want real 70s SOUL --buy this, but skip over Deon Estus - who obviously left his soul roots in the 70s group Brainstorm he was originally a part of.

        5 out of 5 stars Has several hard to find gems!!! Some nice "Steppin" music........2004-02-07

        Some songs are looked over or don't ever get airplay by radio stations. A collection of soul and jazz ballads from the 70's and 80's. The track # 12 by Deon Estus is more pop it really does not fit in with the rest of the songs on this cd. But I like his song don't get it twisted. George Michael co-wrote and produced "Heaven Help Me." He also is on background vocals. The homeboy Gerry Woo in the house on track # 3 with "Hey There Lonely Girl." Zoom is on track # 12 with "Love Seasons". This collection is really slept on. Chicago Steppers and Detroit ballroomers this would be a nice addition to your collection.

        2 out of 5 stars One song truly stands out...........2003-10-19

        I originally purchased this CD for a friend who wanted a copy of "Heaven Help Me" by Deon Estus. The entire CD is dull in comparison to this one song. "Heaven Help Me" is hauntingly beautiful, especially with background vocals from his friend George Michael.

        No other song truly stands out except this one. Deon Estus' original solo album is now out of print, so if you're a fan of his, I'd get this album!

        3 out of 5 stars 3 stars just because.......2000-08-09

        This CD gets three stars only because it has included "Heaven Help Me" by one hit wonder Deon Estus. This is a truly beautiful and quite soothing piece of music. I agree with the others in saying that other labels have missed out on a true jewel of the eighties by not including this song on any other compilations. It is unfortunate that Deon Estus has to be included in a compilation composed of music from a genre that's outside of his own. I've searched long and hard for this single and, despite my disappointment with the other songs on the disc, my money was still well spent.

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