Best Quiet Storm
![Love Train: The Sound of Philadelphia [Clean]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51LWBSXma-L._SS600_.jpg)
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I love this."
"Records like Jerry Butler's Only the Strong Survive, Wilson Pickett's Don't Let the Green Grass Fool You, Stylistics I'm Stone in Love With You, Dusty Springfield's Brand New Me and many many others others make this 3-CD set a total delight in every way."
"A collection worth having."
"This is a great box classic R&B Philly Soul, highly recommended."
"I even heard some songs that I had forgotten about and/or didn't remember the actual title. This set is entertaining and sure to bring a smile to your face and if you don't outright sing some of the songs, you will be humming!"
"A music collector or a fan of soul music would be doing themselves a big time disservice by not having this piece of work in their collection."
"Although they received many accolades during the years, the sound of Philadelphia competes with Motown for its music."
"Poor box set with loose cd-holder."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"When I hear, as I have since this album's initial release back in 1978, people say that they don't get this album or they don't understand where Marvin was coming from, I am completely and utterly bewildered! HERE, MY DEAR was Marvin's most personal and painful album, one, in my opinion, that was along the lines of Bob Dylan's BLOOD ON THE TRACKS which was another album released just 3 years earlier with many of the same themes, in particular, the breakup of a marriage. She was 17 years his elder and was Marvin's first true love, they both, not just Marvin, had personal issues and BOTH were unfaithful and Anna did attempt to use their son to hurt Marvin. Instead, he used the recording of this album as "therapy sessions" and would begin to deal with not only his failed marriage and current divorce ("I Met a Little Girl", "Anna's Song", "You Can Leave, But It's Going To Cost You") but with other deep issues in his inner soul like anger management ("Anger"), Jesus ("Everybody Needs Love", "Time to Get It Together"), solace ("Sparrow"), space ("A Funky Space Reincarnation") and new love ("Falling In Love", the one song dedicated to Marvin's new wife, Janis)."
"The variations of tones, melodies, and rhythms create a full musical experience that very few albums can equal. As the album continues, the marriage and relationship fall apart and the music and lyrics and Marvin Gaye's incredible delivery show just how turbulent things would get. However, the reoccurring theme of "When did you stop loving me..." reveals that the wound will never really heal and always could happen again. The way "When did you stop loving me..." shows how regrets, and past events culminate in a piercing frustration of a lover who's still wondering "What went wrong?""
"My grandparents had an extensive collection of albums, and of course when I say albums, I mean vinyl. I would find out years later that most albums that dont chart, or aren't billboard successes, usually find themselves out of print, Here, My Dear, being a victim of this practice."
"I was almost in tears listening to his lyrics.. his music is a reflection of his time, and times gone by.."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Alongside Aretha Franklin, Billie Holiday, and even Darlene Love, Natalie has transcended her music using hip-hop, R & B/soul, pop, dance, and -- for the past 20 years -- jazz."
"As a guitar player lately I've been getting into standards and there is a lot of them on this álbum. Natalie's versión is very nice and look foward to playing that song on my guitar."
"I like this album, although not as much as some of my other Natalie Cole albums."
"Great album one of Natalie's best."
"the best showcase to follow Unforgettable with love."
"CD and dvd was great, get it while you can, I still can't believe this lady has gone to Heaven, but her music will live on, I Love you and miss you Natalie, you are now with God who love you more, Thank you for the music you gave the world."
"It's very good, but comparing it to the original Unforgettable CD, this does not measure up to the selections from the original CD."
"A really beautiful CD."
Best Motown
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Find Best Price at Amazon"In addition, it includes the music done by The Supremes after Diana Ross went solo."
"This Outstanding set of CDs are a comprehensive compilation of "All" the Hits from the Supremes (1961-1967); Diana Ross & The Supremes (1967- 1969) and the post Diana Ross Supremes of the 1970s. From 1964 thru 1967, the Motown hit making machine called The Supremes produced 10 songs which reached #1 atop Billboard’s Pop Chart and they achieved more success on the R&B Chart. H-D-H's string of hits catapulted The Supremes, Motown and many other Motown artists into national and international spotlight. Behind the dynamic and innovative song writing team of H-D-H, Motown, The Supremes and many others artists thrived as their crossover appeal and demand soared. This was another of many very defining period in the legacy of The Supremes, Motown and all its artists. From 1962 thru 1967, H-D-H also wrote for many other Motown artists and future legends. During this period, they wrote all the music and lyrics and produced The Supremes to 10 #1 hits as well as several Billboard #1 Pop hits for other Motown artist (i.e., The Four Tops and Martha and The Vandellas. Their final #1 Billboard hit for The Supremes and Motown was the 1967 song, “The Happening”. After the departure of H-D-H, Smokey again stepped up as principle writer for other artists in Motown's deep and rich talent pool, including the renamed Diana Ross & The Supremes."
"This is the 3rd set of Supreme's CD's I've purchased, and the 3rd is truly a charm!"
"Very good quality purchased to replace old vinyl."
"Great item and very fast shipping, very happy!"
"Probably could have used only one disc of the two."
"Excellent quality CD of The Supremes!"
"GREAT COLLECTION OF SONGS."
Best Soul
![Purple Rain [Explicit]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51WSAG1qvML._SS600_.jpg)
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Find Best Price at Amazon"the classic hits are still timeless gems: 'let's go crazy', 'purple rain' (the best track on the album!"
"Nicer than the one I used to spin at the Skating rink."
"Love Prince."
"Prince, Freddy Mercury, and David Bowie all taught me how to begin celebrating my freaky, funky self, even if I didn't seem to belong anywhere."
"This is arguably the best Prince album of all time and is is definitely worth a place in anybody's vinyl collection."
"This is a great album, every single song."
"love Prince."
Best Neo-Soul
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Find Best Price at Amazon"My initial thoughts upon hearing these samples were that Jarrod Lawson feels like a combination of the sleekness & pure melodic sweetness of Pete Belasco, with the mellowness & soulfulness of Will Downing with an accent of Take 6; kicked up and licked up to another level so high that it requires you to climb as you can only see the bottom of the journey he is preparing for the juvenescent flight your ears, your mind, your emotions, your sighs, are about to embark upon. This was so very intriguing, so once I learned that his earliest and strongest influences are the late, great Donny Hathaway and the virtuoso that is Stevie Wonder, it made perfect sense why his sound is as such and Jarrod Lawson is such an outstanding compliment to these masters of their craft. As the tutelage of his father and emulation of the aforementioned predecessors would naturally provide the backdrop and mindset for excellence, they are not the only materials woven into his enriched fabric that gives & presents to us what we are enjoying right now."
"I was so caught up in his musicianship along with the rest of his band that the lyrics took a backseat for a moment. I am an avid music lover and I have NEVER heard anything close to this style/lyrics."
"Such a wonderful creative ride...Each song in itself has so many twists and turns....such colorful music...Musical genius...Thanks for sharing your gift with us all Jarrod...All of my friends have been put on...Keep on doing what you do!"
"Classic case of not judging a book by its cover."
"I kinda get a Eric Benet / Trombone Shorty / John Legend feel from his music."
"jarrod is a nod to the old soul singers who sings with depth.i am blessed 2 have come across his project.it is high quality music."
"Jarrod Lawson has the top acoutics, instruments, vocals and song choices."
"I could go on and on but the actual description for this instrument called a "voice" is PERFECTION."
Best Funk
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Find Best Price at Amazon"the classic hits are still timeless gems: 'let's go crazy', 'purple rain' (the best track on the album!"
"Nicer than the one I used to spin at the Skating rink."
"Love Prince."
"Prince, Freddy Mercury, and David Bowie all taught me how to begin celebrating my freaky, funky self, even if I didn't seem to belong anywhere."
"This is arguably the best Prince album of all time and is is definitely worth a place in anybody's vinyl collection."
"This is a great album, every single song."
"love Prince."
Best Live Recordings
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Find Best Price at Amazon"No one sings this like Judy Jacobs."
"I had it before and loan to a friend and they love it and I had to place an order again."
"I remembered enjoying Judy Jacobs performing Agnus Dei at Benny Hinn crusades, so I bought this CD."
"And she also has so many others...Days of Elijiah...God Can Work a Miracle For You.... My God Is....Jesus......every time I start the cd to hear one song, I end up listening and singing to the entire albumn!"
"Great CD; I play it any time I'm in the car."
"Judy Jacobs is one of the very best gospel singer, powerful and anointed voice."
"Judy has a powerful voice, and I love her worship album."
Best New Jack
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Great selection of music."
"Wonderful CD...Love Boyz II Men."
"I really enjoyed listening to this CD during the holidays."
"This CD is part of my Christmas selection top play at my Christmas luncheon."
"This is my all-time favorite Christmas album...and the one album I can listen to all year around."
Best Compilations
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This Outstanding set of CDs are a comprehensive compilation of "All" the Hits from the Supremes (1961-1967); Diana Ross & The Supremes (1967- 1969) and the post Diana Ross Supremes of the 1970s. From 1964 thru 1967, the Motown hit making machine called The Supremes produced 10 songs which reached #1 atop Billboard’s Pop Chart and they achieved more success on the R&B Chart. H-D-H's string of hits catapulted The Supremes, Motown and many other Motown artists into national and international spotlight. Behind the dynamic and innovative song writing team of H-D-H, Motown, The Supremes and many others artists thrived as their crossover appeal and demand soared. This was another of many very defining period in the legacy of The Supremes, Motown and all its artists. From 1962 thru 1967, H-D-H also wrote for many other Motown artists and future legends. During this period, they wrote all the music and lyrics and produced The Supremes to 10 #1 hits as well as several Billboard #1 Pop hits for other Motown artist (i.e., The Four Tops and Martha and The Vandellas. Their final #1 Billboard hit for The Supremes and Motown was the 1967 song, “The Happening”. After the departure of H-D-H, Smokey again stepped up as principle writer for other artists in Motown's deep and rich talent pool, including the renamed Diana Ross & The Supremes."
"In addition, it includes the music done by The Supremes after Diana Ross went solo."
"This is the 3rd set of Supreme's CD's I've purchased, and the 3rd is truly a charm!"
"Very good quality purchased to replace old vinyl."
"Great item and very fast shipping, very happy!"
"Probably could have used only one disc of the two."
"Excellent quality CD of The Supremes!"
"GREAT COLLECTION OF SONGS."
Best Classic R&B
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Find Best Price at Amazon"In addition, it includes the music done by The Supremes after Diana Ross went solo."
"This Outstanding set of CDs are a comprehensive compilation of "All" the Hits from the Supremes (1961-1967); Diana Ross & The Supremes (1967- 1969) and the post Diana Ross Supremes of the 1970s. From 1964 thru 1967, the Motown hit making machine called The Supremes produced 10 songs which reached #1 atop Billboard’s Pop Chart and they achieved more success on the R&B Chart. H-D-H's string of hits catapulted The Supremes, Motown and many other Motown artists into national and international spotlight. Behind the dynamic and innovative song writing team of H-D-H, Motown, The Supremes and many others artists thrived as their crossover appeal and demand soared. This was another of many very defining period in the legacy of The Supremes, Motown and all its artists. From 1962 thru 1967, H-D-H also wrote for many other Motown artists and future legends. During this period, they wrote all the music and lyrics and produced The Supremes to 10 #1 hits as well as several Billboard #1 Pop hits for other Motown artist (i.e., The Four Tops and Martha and The Vandellas. Their final #1 Billboard hit for The Supremes and Motown was the 1967 song, “The Happening”. After the departure of H-D-H, Smokey again stepped up as principle writer for other artists in Motown's deep and rich talent pool, including the renamed Diana Ross & The Supremes."
"This is the 3rd set of Supreme's CD's I've purchased, and the 3rd is truly a charm!"
"Beautiful memories."
"Very good quality purchased to replace old vinyl."
"Great item and very fast shipping, very happy!"
"Probably could have used only one disc of the two."
"Excellent quality CD of The Supremes!"
Best Contemporary R&B
![Still Ghetto (Revised Explicit Version) [Explicit]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61Ol07ZP1IL._SS600_.jpg)
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I remember this album when I was in the 10th grade. I love this record."
"Great voice ........love this musical flow."
"Always brings the heat on an R&B level."