Birth Of Soul

Birth Of Soul

A powerful journey through the roots and golden era of American soul music, Birth Of Soul brings together a landmark selection of early R&B and soul recordings that helped define the genre’s emotional depth, vocal intensity and rhythmic drive.

Featuring legendary voices such as Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Etta James, Bobby Bland and Jerry Butler, the collection captures the moment soul music emerged from gospel, blues and R&B into a defining cultural force.

Across its tracklist, the compilation highlights the genre’s evolution — from raw, gospel-influenced performances to smoother, more polished soul arrangements. Tracks like Cry Baby, Ain’t Nothing You Can Do, Pain In My Heart and You’ll Lose a Good Thing showcase the emotional intensity and vocal power that became the foundation of soul music.

Alongside these classics sit essential recordings from artists such as The Impressions, Little Anthony & The Imperials, Inez & Charlie Foxx and many others, reflecting the richness and diversity of the era.

Birth Of Soul stands as both a historical document and an essential listening experience - a collection that traces the origins of modern soul through some of its most iconic voices.

Tracklist

1. You're Not The Guy For Me – Ernestine Anderson
2. The Sound Of My Man – Theola Kilgore
3. Hey Girl Don’t Bother Me – The Tams
4. Ain’t Nothing You Can Do – Bobby Bland
5. Pain In My Heart – Otis Redding
6. Cry Baby – Garnet Mimms & The Enchanters
7. How Can I Forget – Jimmy Holiday
8. You Don’t Have To Be A Tower Of Strength – Gloria Lynne
9. He Will Break Your Heart – Jerry Butler
10. Have Fun – Ann Cole
11. Oh My Angel – Bertha Tillman
12. Something’s Got A Hold On Me – Etta James
13. Daddy Rollin’ Stone – Derek Martin
14. Mockingbird – Inez & Charlie Foxx
15. Snap Your Fingers – Joe Henderson
16. I’ll Come Running Back To You – Sam Cooke
17. Merry-Go-Round – Marv Johnson
18. Goin’ Out Of My Head – Little Anthony & The Imperials
19. Hey Girl – Freddie Scott
20. You’ll Lose A Good Thing – Barbara Lynn
21. Part Time Love – Little Johnny Taylor
22. I’m Qualified – Jimmy Hughes
23. Any Other Way – William Bell
24. She Ain’t Ready – J.J. Barnes
25. I Do – The Marvelows
26. The Telephone Game – Claudine Clark
27. Mama Didn’t Lie – Jan Bradley
28. Gypsy Woman – The Impressions