{"product_id":"still-paying-our-dues","title":"Still Paying Our Dues","description":"\u003ch4 data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStill Paying Our Dues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStill Paying Our Dues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a soul compilation bringing together 25 tracks from a rich variety of American vocal groups, solo singers and soul performers. Spanning the sounds of classic soul, R\u0026amp;B, Northern Soul and vintage dancefloor music, this collection offers an engaging snapshot of the songwriting, distinctive voices and infectious rhythms that have made this music a lasting favourite among soul enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe selection features an impressive range of artists, from established names such as The Drifters, Ben E. King, Mary Wells, The Coasters and The Pointer Sisters to lesser-known performers whose recordings reward deeper exploration. Barbara Lynn, Esther Phillips, Wendy Rene, Linda Lyndell and Darrell Banks each bring their own identity to a programme that moves between heartfelt vocal performances, punchy group soul and irresistible rhythmic grooves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is plenty here for Northern Soul followers and collectors of vintage American soul. Tony \u0026amp; Tyrone's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Operator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e opens the collection with a taste of the dance-oriented soul sound associated with the Atlantic catalogue, while Darrell Banks' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAngel Baby (Don't You Ever Leave Me)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and The Drifters' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou Got To Pay Your Dues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bring the emotional directness of classic soul songwriting to the fore. Esther Phillips, accompanied by The Dixie Flyers on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatch Me I'm Falling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adds another distinctive voice to the mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe compilation also draws on the appeal of vocal-group soul. The Pointer Sisters' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSend Him Back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Sister Sledge's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove Don't You Go Through No Changes On Me\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and Archie Bell \u0026amp; The Drells' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere I Go Again\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provide a varied perspective on the development of soul and R\u0026amp;B, while contributions from The Soul Brothers Six, The Astors, The Ambassadors and The Innocent Bystanders make this an interesting selection for listeners who enjoy digging beyond the familiar hits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElsewhere, the tracklist takes in the characterful performances of Leslie Uggams and Dee Dee Sharp, the earthy soul of Vala Reegan \u0026amp; The Valarons' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFireman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the intriguing titles \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBar B-Q\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoppin' Around\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday's Man\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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