Atlantic R&B 1947-1974 - Volume 7: 1967-1969

Atlantic R&B 1947–1974 – Volume 7: 1967–1969

Atlantic R&B 1947–1974 – Volume 7: 1967–1969 is an outstanding collection documenting one of the most creative and influential periods in soul music history. Featuring an extraordinary lineup of artists from the legendary Atlantic Records catalogue, this compilation captures the golden age of late-1960s rhythm & blues, soul, and funk.

Spanning landmark recordings from Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Roberta Flack, Donny Hathaway, and many more, the collection showcases the evolution of soul music from gospel-rooted R&B into sophisticated, socially conscious, and deeply influential recordings.

Highlights include Aretha Franklin's era-defining Respect, Chain Of Fools, and Think, Otis Redding's immortal (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay, the funk classic Soul Finger by The Bar-Kays, and the timeless groove of Tighten Up by Archie Bell & The Drells. The collection also explores the emergence of more sophisticated soul sounds through recordings by Roberta Flack, Donny Hathaway, and Brook Benton.

An essential anthology for collectors of classic soul, Northern Soul, Southern Soul, funk, and vintage R&B, this volume provides a superb snapshot of Atlantic Records at the peak of its influence.

Tracklist:

1. Respect – Aretha Franklin
2. (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman – Aretha Franklin
3. Soul Finger – The Bar-Kays
4. Baby I Love You – Aretha Franklin
5. Skinny Legs And All – Joe Tex
6. Chain Of Fools – Aretha Franklin
7. I'm In Love – Wilson Pickett
8. Memphis Soul Stew – King Curtis
9. (Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone – Aretha Franklin
10. (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay – Otis Redding
11. Tighten Up – Archie Bell & The Drells
12. Slip Away – Clarence Carter
13. Think – Aretha Franklin
14. Too Weak To Fight – Clarence Carter
15. Can I Change My Mind – Tyrone Davis
16. The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face – Roberta Flack
17. Take A Letter Maria – R.B. Greaves
18. Rainy Night In Georgia – Brook Benton
19. The Ghetto – Donny Hathaway
20. Turn Back The Hands Of Time – Tyrone Davis
21. Compared To What – Les McCann & Eddie Harris
22. Call Me – Aretha Franklin