It All Started Here

It All Started Here 

A warmly curated collection celebrating the foundations of modern soul, R&B, and funk, bringing together some of the most influential recordings from the golden era of American popular music. Spanning heartfelt ballads, gritty Southern soul, and early funk grooves, the compilation highlights the depth and emotional power that defined the genre’s evolution.

Featuring legendary artists such as Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, and Sam & Dave, the album showcases the raw vocal intensity, gospel-rooted emotion, and rhythmic innovation that helped shape modern soul music.

From the timeless elegance of Spanish Harlem to the infectious groove of Funky Nassau and Groove Me, the collection balances smooth, romantic moments with upbeat, danceable tracks. Songs like Thin Line Between Love & Hate and You’ve Got A Friend highlight the emotional storytelling at the heart of soul music, while instrumental contributions from artists like King Curtis add a rich, orchestral texture throughout.

It All Started Here works both as an introduction to classic soul and as a nostalgic journey through one of music’s most influential eras - where emotion, rhythm, and melody came together in perfect harmony.

Tracklist:

Side A
A1. Spanish Harlem – Aretha Franklin
A2. Shoes – Brook Benton
A3. Thin Line Between Love & Hate – The Persuaders
A4. Suspicious Minds – DeDe Warwicke
A5. Give Away None Of My Love – Otis Redding
A6. Changes - Part II – King Curtis
A7. Slipped, Tripped And Fell In Love – Clarence Carter

Side B
B1. Don't Knock My Love - Part 1 – Wilson Pickett
B2. Somebody's Watching You – Little Sister
B3. You've Got A Friend – Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway
B4. Funky Nassau - Part 1 – The Beginning Of The End
B5. Up On The Roof – The Drifters
B6. Don't Pull Your Love – Sam & Dave
B7. Groove Me – King Floyd