Because one simply doesn't pass over volume 6 of this 20 volume Rhino series when it pitifully sits in the used bins, begging to be played loudly. The series is long out-of-print and many of these volumes are sometimes difficult to find and obtain. However, as more and more people foolishly cast away/sell their CD collections in favor of streaming and/or vinyl, CDs in this series are now hitting the secondary markets at somewhat reasonable prices and here we are. Singles included on this volume charted in late 1971, when your humble blogger was 5 years old. Nice mix of big hits and singles that peaked a little further down the charts. 12 tracks, 43 minutes and when it's over, I'm left wanting more.
Tracks, with my favorites indicated (✔) and Billboard chart peaks:
- Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get - The Dramatics (#9 pop, #3 R&B) ✔
- Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers (#3 pop, #6 R&B)
Produced by Booker T. Jones. Previously appeared on this blog on Bill Withers' Greatest Hits & Forever Soul, Vol. 1. - Women's Love Rights - Laura Lee (#36 pop, #11 R&B) ✔
- The Love We Had (Stays On My Mind) - The Dells (#30 pop, #8 R&B) ✔
- Thin Line Between Love & Hate - The Persuaders (#15 pop, #1 R&B)
Previously appeared on this blog in the Atlantic Rhythm and Blues 1947-1974 box set. - You've Got To Crawl (Before You Walk) - The 8th Day (#28 pop, #3 R&B) ✔
- I've Found Someone Of My Own - The Free Movement (#5 pop, #20 R&B) ✔
- Theme From Shaft - Isaac Hayes (#1 pop, #2 R&B) ✔
Previously appeared on this blog on Billboard #1 Hits Of The '70s. - A Natural Man - Lou Rawls (#17 pop, #17 R&B) ✔
- Have You Seen Her - The Chi-Lites (#3 pop, #1 R&B) ✔
- Where Did Our Love Go - Donnie Elbert (#15 pop, #6 R&B)
- Respect Yourself - The Staple Singers (#12 pop, #2 R&B) ✔
Grammy Hall of Fame Award Winner, 2002
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Personal Memory Associated with this CD: None
Previously revisited for the blog:
Volume 5
Volume 13
Volume 14
Volume 15
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