Birth of Soul, Vol. 3

This compilation presents a potent if scattershot look at the early years of the music revolution. There's little in the way of a common thread; everything from ' obscure (recorded on ) to ' pulsating is featured. With few exceptions (i.e., ' 's and ), most of these tracks are hard to find on CD. The set includes rare tracks: (his first recording), (the flip side of ), and (her final and least-known single). Also included are two from , rarities from , and other soulful expressions that will make this a strong addition to your collection. ~ Andrew Hamilton