The opening gun in this series collects 20 of the label's biggest hits -- a veritable treasure trove of soul classics. Nice transfers of
"Green Onions,"
"Knock on Wood,"
"Theme From 'Shaft',"
"Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay,"
"B-A-B-Y,"
and
"Hold On, I'm Comin'"
make this a set that's well worth adding to the collection. Tracks from
William Bell
,
Shirley Brown
the Dramatics
the Emotions
Jean Knight
Frederick Knight
Little Milton
the Soul Children
the Staple Singers
Rufus Thomas
, and
Johnnie Taylor
round out this topnotch collection. ~ Cub Koda