Ultimate Grammy Collection: Classic R&B

Performer: Various Artists
Producer: Jeff Palo; Jeff Palo; Derek Dressler (Compilation); Leslie Lewis (Compilation)
Distributor: Sony Music Distribution (

Notes: Author: Quincy Jones. Music from the era of classic soul, which saw the dominance of the legendary Motown, Stax, and Atlantic labels, has been ceaselessly compiled and anthologized in the decades since the 1960s. For well-versed R&B fans, another compilation isn't reason to jump up and down, but sets like ULTIMATE GRAMMY COLLECTION: CLASSIC R&B make great introductions for classic soul initiates. Admittedly, you'd have to have spent a liftetime walking around with your hands over your ears to not have heard iconic tracks such as Aretha Franklin's "Respect," Sam and Dave's "Soul Man," Otis Redding's "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay," Ike and Tina's "Proud Mary," and Marvin Gaye's "Sexual Healing." Nonetheless, this is heavy-duty stuff, making it impossible to go wrong with ULTIMATE as a primer on soul essentials. A collection of 16 past Grammy winners in the R&B category, this set includes such undeniable classics as Aretha Franklin's powerful "Respect," Sam & Dave's vigorous "Soul Man," the single version of the Temptations' epic "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" and Marvin Gaye's last big hit, the still stunning "Sexual Healing," making it a delightful listen down memory lane. ~ Steve Leggett

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