Various Artists: Chicago Soul '66 (Vinyl LP)

In the 1950s Chicago was the blues capital of the world. But by 1966 musical tastes had changed. R&B had morphed into hard soul and newer soft soul musical stylings had coalesced from earlier doo-wop motifs, with bigger and more sophisticated productions. This was the era of the small independent owners/producers, all vying for airplay and sales in a hugely competitive marketplace.

This landmark LP showcases many of the best of this output – the sounds that hit music listeners and buyers straight from the street. The mix here is a perfect blend of the tough hard soul style and the softer soul sounds. Just right for the feet and the heart.

1. Good Lovin' - Josephine Taylor
2. Sling Shot - Jackie Beavers
3. Come Back - Five Stairsteps
4. Bye Bye Baby - Betty Everett
5. My Side Of The Track – Tim
6. You Made Me Suffer – Tyrone
7. You Mean Everything To Me - Cash McCall
8. You Gave Me Soul - Andrea Davis
9. Stop The Baby - Jamo Thomas
10. All Of A Sudden My Heart Sings - Jean Dushon
11. What Is Love - Jimmy Dobbins
12. Let's Go Get Stoned - Chuck Bernard
13. Been So Long - Sonny Warner
14. It Must Be Love - The C.O.D.s
15. Along Came You - Joyce Davis
16. Deep Down In My Heart - Johnny Sayles