Good, varied compilation that pulls together the 17 seven inch singles on the gospel division of Stax Records, both A and B sides. Highlights are many on a set that shows the broad sweep of styles from out and out gospel to soulful numbers and funkier moments. The Rance Allen Group feature heavily with cuts like ‘Just My Salvation’ (based on the Temptations hit) the thumping funky dancer ‘Gonna Be A Showdown’, the sublime ‘I Know A Man Who’, and the energetic ‘I Gotta Be Myself’ among their best, Joshie Jo Armstead’s in demand modern soul ‘I Got The Vibes’ is a standout too but there’s plenty more to discover here – the bluesy ballad ‘His Love Will Always Be’ is a stunner, Charles May & Annette May Thomas’ ‘Keep My Baby Warm’ is another winner while Jacqui Verdell’s ‘He’s Mine’ and ‘We’re Gonna A Good Time’ represents a great double sider. Good varied comp that will include a lot of new discoveries for some .
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Just My Imagination (Just My Salvation)
Up Above My Head
His Love Will Always Be
Consider Me
Don’t Let The Green Grass Fool You (Don’t Let The Devil Fool You)
God Is What You Let Him Be
There’s Gonna Be A Showdown
That Will Be Good Enough For Me
The Magnificent Sanctuary Band (Marching For The Man)
Jesus Is Waiting
Keep My Baby Warm
Satisfied
Ride Out The Storm
I Got The Vibes
I Got To Be Myself
Gonna Make It Alright
Who’s Supposed To Be Raising Who
If The Shoe Fits
I’m A Child Of The King
He Included Me
He’s Mine
We’re Gonna Have A Good Time
I Know A Man Who
Hot Line To Jesus
At The Feet Of The Master
Know Him While You Can
Stumblin’ Blocks
Give A Little Loving
Do It Yourself
If I Had A Hammer
Be True
We’re The Salt Of The Earth
Reflections
There’s No Need To Cry
