Advantages: Magical, exotic, thrilling storytelling Disadvantages: None for me!
I first came across Eva Ibbotson at the age of four, when I had an audio tape of a wonderful story called the Secret of Platform 13. I was delighted, then, when nearly ten years later Journey to the River Sea cropped up in the Carnegie Medal reading list at my school, and quickly became a firm favourite with myself and all of my friends.
Journey to the River Sea is set in Brazil, at the time of the Rubber Barons of the Amazon. At the centre of the story is Maya, the orphan of two adventurous archaeologist parents, living in a reputable girls? school in London when she receives a summons from her Uncle Carter to come and live with his family in the Amazon. With the company of formidable governess Miss Minton, she journeys from England to Belem and to the rainforest city of Manaus, where the Carters and their vicious twin daughters live ...
Advantages: Well compiled collection Disadvantages: Not all best tracks included
Stax is one of the most famous Blues and Soul record labels, which was responsible for recording some of the best known artist of that genre. It was formed in Memphis in 1957 by Jim Stewart and Estelle Axton as Satellite records but changed its name to Stax (a play on the owners surnames STewart and Axton). It will always be associated with the development of SouthernSoul, Chicago Blues and early funk as well as recording some of the first ethnically mixed bands, something very rare in that period. The label finally went bankrupt in 1976 but Fantasy Records eventually bought it primarily for its superb back catalogue and since 2004 they have been re-issuing some of the more popular recording s as well as some compilations.
?The Stax Story? is a massive four cd compilation of the best of the output from the famous Stax record label ...
Advantages: Fantastic Full-Length Dance Classics Disadvantages: A few substandard fillers...
'm telling you" - Donna Giles (Stonebridge mix)
Great, and, bizarrely, a remake of the theme from the stage musical "Dreamgirls" based on the story of The Supremes...
11. "Weekend" - Todd Terry
A very "Chicago" sounding track, as you would expect from Todd Terry, the boss of US house.
CD2
1. "Keep on movin'" - Soul II Soul (club mix)
This great track has always been a bit overshadowed by the follow up from Jazzie B and the friends, "Back To Life (However Do You Want Me)" with Caron Wheeler. Shame.
2. "Wishing on a star" - Fresh 4
A hundred people have done covers of this song, including, recently, "The Modfather" Paul Weller. This bare bones version is OK, nothiong special.
3. "Eye know" - De La Soul (the know it all mix)
That whisting song from the "Daisy Age"-ers, although I still prefer "A rollerskating jam"...
4 ...
Product Information for "Take Me To the River (A Southern Soul Story 1961-1977) - Various Artists" »
Product details
Title
Take Me To the River (A Southern Soul Story 1961-1977)
Performer
Various Artists
Genre
R&B
Sub Genre
Soul
Release Date
06/10/2008
Original Release Year
2008
Label / Distributor
Ace / Plastic Head
Pieces in Set
3
Studio / Live
Studio
Stereo
Stereo
Format
Collection
EAN
29667000901
Catalogue Number
KENTBOX 10
Additional notes
Album Notes
This three-disc set documenting the 1960s/'70s glory days of Southern soul is as impressive an anthology as one could want, balancing expertly between classic tunes by big-name artists and lost gems by cult favorites. Covering the soul scene as it developed in Muscle Shoals, Memphis, and elsewhere, TAKE ME TO THE RIVER moves from such iconic cuts as the Al Green title track and Aretha Franklin's "Do Right Woman Do Right Man" to milestones of a less ubiquitous nature (King Floyd's "Groove Me," Paul Kelly's "Stealing in the Name of the Lord") and obscure collectors-manna like The Masqueraders' "Let's Face Facts," carefully presenting as all-encompassing a portrait of this rich scene as even a three-disc limit will allow.
Album Reviews
Record Collector (magazine) (p.83) - 5 stars out of 5 -- "[T]his set deserves to be heard by a much wider audience: in fact anyone with a spine to be tingled, a tear to be shed and a soul to be sanctified."
Titles on disc 1
1.
You Don't Miss Your Water - Bell, William
2.
Go Home Girl - Alexander, Arthur
3.
These Arms Of Mine - Redding, Otis
4.
Steal Away - Hughes, Jimmy
5.
My Adorable One - Simon, Joe
6.
You're Gonna Make Me Cry - Wright, O.V.
7.
When A Man Loves A Woman - Sledge, Percy
8.
Losin' Boy - Giles, Eddie
9.
Try A Little Tenderness (take 1) - Redding, Otis
10.
Something I Never Had - Jackson, Jarvis
11.
Ninety Nine And A Half (Won't Do) - Pickett, Wilson
12.
Got To Make A Comeback - Floyd, Eddie
13.
When Something Is Wrong With My Baby - Rich, Charlie
14.
Dark End Of The Street - Carr, James
15.
Let's Do It Over - McCall, Toussaint
16.
Do Right Woman Do Right Man - Franklin, Aretha
17.
I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down - Sam & Dave
18.
You Ain't Woman Enough (To Take My Man) - Edwards, June
19.
Let's Face Facts - Masqueraders
20.
She Ain't Gonna Do Right - James & Bobby Purify
21.
Bless Your Little Sweet Soul - Johnson, Al
22.
Dirty Man - Lee, Laura
23.
Cover Me - Hinton, Eddie
24.
You're Gonna Miss Me - Bell, Reuben & The Beltones
25.
I'd Rather Go Blind - James, Etta
26.
Without Love (There Is Nothing) - Toney, Oscar Jr.
Titles on disc 2
1.
You Left The Water Running - Maurice & Mac
2.
I'll Go Crazy - Bryant, Don
3.
Rainbow Road - Brandon, Bill
4.
One You Can't Have (All By Yourself) - Walton, Shirley
5.
Tell Him Tonight - Bollinger, William
6.
Smile Can't Hide (A Broken Heart) - Ollie & The Nightingales
7.
Uptight Good Woman - Wiggins, Spencer
8.
I Forgot To Be Your Lover - Bell, William
9.
I'll Make It Up To You - Hammond, Clay
10.
Slip Away - Carter, Clarence
11.
That's The Way Love Turned Out For Me - Carr, James
12.
Polly Wally - Borders, Tony
13.
Another Man's Woman Another Woman's Man - Staton, Candi
14.
Buying A Book - Tex, Joe
15.
To The Other Woman (I'm The Other Woman) - Duke, Doris
16.
Stealing In The Name Of The Lord - Kelly, Paul
17.
Faithful And True - Hill, Z.Z.
18.
Love's Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down (part 1) - Brooks, Chuck
19.
I Went Off And Cried - Anderson, Kip
20.
If I Can't Run To You I'll Crawl - Barbara & The Browns
21.
What I Don't Know Won't Hurt Me - Thompson, Paul
22.
Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone - Taylor, Johnnie
23.
Wish I Was Back - Bailey, Thomas
24.
I Can't Give You My Heart - Braswell, Jimmy
25.
Lead Me On - McRae, Gwen
Titles on disc 3
1.
Mumble In My Ear - Strong, Marcell
2.
Breaking Up Somebody's Home - LaSalle, Denise
3.
Tired Of Being Alone - Green, Al
4.
I Can't Be Satisfied - Wiggins, Spencer
5.
Groove Me - King Floyd
6.
She's All I Got - North, Freddie
7.
Jody Come Back And Get Your Shoes - Newsome, Bobby
8.
Starting All Over Again - Mel & Tim
9.
We Always Come Back Strong - Dees, Sam
10.
I've Been Lonely For So Long - Knight, Frederick
11.
If Loving You Is Wrong I Don't Want To Be Right - Ingram, Luther
12.
I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down - Peebles, Ann
13.
I'm Through Trying To Prove My Love To You - Womack, Bobby
14.
It Hurts So Good - Jackson, Millie
15.
You've Got My Mind Messed Up - Quiet Elegance
16.
I Get My Groove From You - Patterson, Bobby
17.
Take Time To Know Him - Young, Tommie
18.
How Can I Get Next To You - Jackson, George
19.
I'll Be The Other Woman - Soul Children
20.
Heartbreak Woman - Carter, Clarence
21.
Take One Step (I'll Take Two) - Davenport, Chet
22.
Take Me To The River - Green, Al
23.
If You Got To Love Somebody - Tate, Tommy
24.
I'll Play The Blues For You - Davis, Geater
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