(Super Deluxe Edition) [2022] (10 x CD's)
K's Greatest R&B SPECIAL
Track Lists
CD01
01 Aretha Franklin Respect (Original 1967 7" Mono Single Version) 2:21
02 Marvin Gaye I Heard It Through the Grapevine (Original 1968 7" Mono Single Version) 3:13
03 Otis Redding (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay 2:41
04 Ray Charles feat. Margie Hendrix and the Raelettes What'd I Say, Pt. 1 (Original 1959 7" Mono Single Version) 3:10
05 Chuck Berry Maybellene 2:22
06 James Brown Papa's Got a Brand New Bag, Pt. 1 (Original 1965 7" Mono Single Version) 2:06
07 Clyde McPhatter and the Drifters Money Honey 2:57
08 Big Joe Turner Shake, Rattle and Roll 3:00
09 The Temptations My Girl (Original 1964 7" Mono Single Version) 2:56
10 Little Richard Long Tall Sally (Original 1956 Specialty 7" Mono Single Version) 2:11
11 Wilson Pickett In the Midnight Hour 2:35
12 Fats Domino Blueberry Hill 2:17
13 The Dominoes Sixty Minute Man 2:33
14 Sly & The Family Stone Everyday People 2:21
15 Lloyd Price Lawdy Miss Clawdy (Original 1952 7" Mono Single Version) 2:31
16 Martha and the Vandellas Heat Wave (Original 1963 7" Mono Single Version) 2:48
17 The Four Tops Reach Out I'll Be There (Original 1966 7" Mono Single Version) 3:00
18 The Isley Brothers It's Your Thing 2:46
19 Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats Rocket 88 2:47
20 Smokey Robinson & the Miracles The Tracks of My Tears (Original 1965 7" Mono Single Version) 3:01
21 The Supremes Baby Love (Original 1964 7" Mono Single Version) 2:36
22 Betty Wright Clean Up Woman 2:49
23 Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers Why Do Fools Fall in Love 2:18
24 Earth, Wind & Fire Shining Star 2:51
25 Stevie Wonder Uptight (Everything's Alright) (Original 1965 7" Mono Single Version) 2:53
CD02
26 The Impressions It's All Right 2:49
27 Bo Diddley Bo Diddley 2:43
28 The Jackson 5 I Want You Back (Original 1969 7" Mono Single Version) 3:00
29 Isaac Hayes Theme from Shaft (Original 1971 7" Single Edit) 3:18
30 Hank Ballard & the Midnighters Work with Me Annie 2:46
31 Bill Doggett Honky Tonk, Pt. 1 (Original 1956 7" Mono Single Version) 3:12
32 Mary Wells My Guy (Original 1964 7" Mono Single Version) 2:48
33 Eddie Floyd Knock on Wood (Original 1966 7" Mono Single Version) 3:05
34 Faye Adams Shake a Hand (Original 1953 7" Mono Single Version) 2:51
35 Sam Cooke Chain Gang (Original 1960 7" Mono Single Version) 2:38
36 Big Mama Thornton Hound Dog 2:48
37 Sam & Dave Hold On, I'm Comin' 2:32
38 Booker T. & the M.G.'s Green Onions 2:52
39 Rufus feat. Chaka Khan You Got the Love (Original 1974 7" Single Version) 2:55
40 The Platters The Great Pretender (Original 1955 7" Mono Single Version) 2:39
41 The Clovers One Mint Julep 2:28
42 Jean Knight Mr. Big Stuff 2:43
43 Ruth Brown (Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean (Original 1953 Atlantic 45-986 7" Mono Single Version) 2:57
44 James Brown I Got You (I Feel Good) 2:45
45 Curtis Mayfield Freddie's Dead (Theme from "Superfly") (Original 1972 7" Single Edit) 3:20
46 The Contours Do You Love Me (Original 1962 7" Mono Single Version) 2:53
47 Barry White Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe (Original 1974 7" Single Version) 3:21
48 Jackie Wilson Lonely Teardrops 2:44
49 The Staple Singers I'll Take You There 3:15
50 Martha and the Vandellas Dancing in the Street (Original 1964 7" Mono Single Version) 2:40
CD03
51 Guitar Slim The Things That I Used to Do 3:00
52 The Dominoes Have Mercy Baby 2:22
53 Smokey Robinson & the Miracles The Tears of a Clown (Original 1970 7" Mono Single Version) 3:05
54 Solomon Burke Everybody Needs Somebody to Love 2:41
55 The Drifters feat. Ben E. King Save the Last Dance for Me (Original 1960 7" Mono Single Version) 2:32
56 Fats Domino Ain't That a Shame 2:24
57 BT Express Do It ('Til You're Satisfied) (Original 1974 7" Single Edit) 3:15
58 The Crystals Da Doo Ron Ron (Original 1963 7" Mono Single Version) 2:18
59 The Isley Brothers This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You) (Original 1966 7" Mono Single Version) 2:45
60 Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band Express Yourself 3:51
61 Little Willie John Fever (Original 1956 7" Mono Single Version) 2:39
62 The Marvelettes Please Mr. Postman (Original 1961 7" Mono Single Version) 2:30
63 The Chords Sh-Boom 2:24
64 Eddie Kendricks Keep on Truckin', Pt. 1 (Original 1973 7" Single Edit) 3:33
65 Sam & Dave Soul Man (Original 1967 7" Mono Single Version) 2:38
66 Ohio Players Love Rollercoaster (Original 1975 7" Single Version) 2:52
67 The Supremes Come See About Me (Original 1964 7" Mono Single Version) 2:41
68 The Charms Hearts of Stone 2:35
69 Jimmy Forrest Night Train (Original 1952 7" Mono Single Version) 2:59
70 Etta James Tell Mama 2:22
71 Martha and the Vandellas Jimmy Mack (Original 1967 7" Mono Single Version) 2:53
72 Ruth Brown Teardrops from My Eyes 2:51
73 Stevie Wonder Superstition 4:09
74 Junior Walker & the All Stars Shotgun (Original 1965 7" Mono Single Version) 2:58
75 The Sugarhill Gang Rapper's Delight (Original 1979 7" Single Edit) 3:59
CD04
76 Gene Chandler Duke of Earl (Original 1961 7" Mono Single Version) 2:23
77 The Four Tops Standing in the Shadows of Love (Original 1966 7" Mono Single Version) 2:36
78 The Drifters feat. Clyde McPhatter Honey Love 2:25
79 Bill Withers Lean on Me (Original 1972 7" Single Version) 3:42
80 Otis Redding Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song) 2:41
81 The O'Jays Love Train (Original 1972 7" Single Version) 2:59
82 Wilson Pickett Mustang Sally 3:04
83 King Floyd Groove Me 2:57
84 The Temptations I Can't Get Next to You (Original 1969 7" Mono Single Version) 2:54
85 Archie Bell & the Drells Tighten Up, Pt. 1 (Original 1968 UK 7" Single Version) 2:38
86 War Low Rider 3:09
87 The Miracles You've Really Got a Hold on Me (Original 1962 7" Mono Single Version) 2:59
88 Brook Benton Rainy Night in Georgia 3:50
89 Screamin' Jay Hawkins I Put a Spell on You 2:24
90 Chuck Willis C.C. Rider 2:30
91 Sly & The Family Stone Dance to the Music 2:58
92 Clarence Carter Patches 3:11
93 Al Green Take Me to the River 3:46
94 Barry White What Am I Gonna Do with You 3:36
95 James Brown & the Famous Flames Cold Sweat, Pt. 1 (Original 1967 7" Mono Single Version) 2:52
96 Doris Troy Just One Look 2:28
97 Jackie Wilson (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher 2:58
98 Marvin Gaye Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) (Original 1971 7" Mono Single Version) 2:31
99 Sister Sledge We Are Family (Original 1979 7" Single Edit) 3:36
100 Gladys Knight & the Pips Midnight Train to Georgia (Original 1973 7" Single Version) 3:52
CD05
101 Stevie Wonder Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours (Original 1970 7" Mono Single Version) 2:34
102 The Crows Gee 2:11
103 Ike & Tina Turner Proud Mary (Original 1971 7" Single Version) 3:22
104 Lee Dorsey Working in the Coal Mine 2:51
105 LaVern Baker Jim Dandy 2:12
106 The "5" Royales Dedicated to the One I Love 2:46
107 Aretha Franklin Chain of Fools (Original 1967 7" Mono Single Version) 2:47
108 Buster Brown Fannie Mae (Original 1959 7" Mono Single Version) 2:57
109 Rufus feat. Chaka Khan At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up) 4:19
110 Little Richard Rip It Up (Original 1956 Specialty 7" Mono Single Version) 2:24
111 Howard Tate Stop! 2:44
112 The Velvelettes He Was Really Sayin' Somethin' (Original 1964 7" Mono Single Version) 2:31
113 Professor Longhair Mardi Gras in New Orleans 2:50
114 The Capitols Cool Jerk 2:32
115 Little Esther and Mel Walker with The Johnny Otis Orchestra Cupid's Boogie 2:37
116 The Stylistics Betcha By Golly, Wow 3:45
117 The Meters Cissy Strut 3:04
118 The Drifters On Broadway (Original 1963 7" Mono Single Version) 3:04
119 Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell If I Could Build My Whole World Around You (Original 1967 7" Mono Single Version) 2:22
120 Clyde McPhatter A Lover's Question 2:33
121 Joe Tex Show Me 2:54
122 Gwen McCrae Rockin' Chair 3:20
123 Irma Thomas Time Is on My Side 2:52
124 Hot Chocolate You Sexy Thing (Original 1975 7" Single Version) 4:02
125 The Temptations Ain't Too Proud to Beg (Original 1966 7" Mono Single Version) 2:33
CD06
126 Major Lance The Monkey Time 2:46
127 The Coasters Searchin' 2:41
128 The Spinners I'll Be Around 3:10
129 Chuck Willis I Feel So Bad 2:53
130 The Staple Singers Respect Yourself (Original 1971 7" Single Version) 3:32
131 MFSB feat. The Three Degrees T.S.O.P. (The Sound of Philadelphia) (Original 1974 7" Single Version) 3:29
132 The Clovers Fool, Fool, Fool 2:31
133 The Impressions Choice of Colors 3:17
134 Big Maybelle Gabbin' Blues (Don't Run My Business) 2:39
135 Johnnie Taylor Who's Making Love 2:48
136 Michael Jackson Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough (Original 1979 European 7" Single Edit) 3:59
137 The Supremes Stoned Love (Original 1970 7" Mono Single Edit) 3:00
138 Al Green Tired of Being Alone 2:50
139 The Chiffons One Fine Day 2:08
140 Chuck Berry Sweet Little Sixteen 3:00
141 The Four Tops Bernadette (Original 1967 7" Mono Single Version) 3:02
142 Millie Jackson It Hurts So Good 3:11
143 Gary U.S. Bonds Quarter to Three 2:29
144 LaBelle Lady Marmalade (Original 1974 7" Single Version) 3:15
145 The "5" Royales Baby Don't Do It 2:46
146 Honey Cone One Monkey Don't Stop No Show, Pt. 1 (Original 1971 7" Single Version) 3:31
147 Edwin Starr Twenty-Five Miles (Original 1969 7" Mono Single Version) 3:21
148 Fats Domino The Fat Man (Original Imperial 5058 First Version 10" Mono 78 RPM; Recorded December 10th, 1949) 2:35
149 The Dells Oh, What a Day 2:47
150 Freda Payne Band of Gold 2:54
CD07
151 Shirley & Lee Let the Good Times Roll (Original Aladdin 45-3325 1956 7" Mono Single Version) 2:22
152 Big Joe Turner with the Pluma Davis Orchestra Honey Hush 2:37
153 Rufus Thomas Walking the Dog 2:31
154 Wynonie Harris Good Morning Judge 2:40
155 Etta James and The Peaches feat. Richard Berry and Maxwell Davis The Wallflower (Dance with Me, Henry) (Original Modern Records 45x947 1955 7" Mono Single Version) 2:57
156 Roy Hamilton Don't Let Go (Original 1957 7" Mono Single Version) 2:35
157 The Jackson 5 ABC (Original 1970 7" Mono Single Version) 3:12
158 Bob & Earl Harlem Shuffle (Original 1963 7" Mono Single Version) 2:48
159 Bo Diddley Who Do You Love? 2:28
160 The Parliaments (I Wanna) Testify 3:00
161 Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes The Love I Lost, Pt. 1 (Original 1973 7" Single Version) 3:36
162 Ike & Tina Turner It's Gonna Work Out Fine (Original 1961 7" Mono Single Version) 3:02
163 Connie Clarke My Sugar Baby 2:43
164 Roy Brown Love Don't Love Nobody 2:43
165 Percy Sledge When a Man Loves a Woman 2:56
166 Sam Cooke A Change Is Gonna Come 3:13
167 Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell Ain't No Mountain High Enough (Original 1967 7" Mono Single Version) 2:29
168 Fontella Bass Rescue Me 2:52
169 Jimmy Ruffin What Becomes of the Brokenhearted (Original 1966 7" Mono Single Version) 3:01
170 Aretha Franklin Ain't No Way (Original 1968 7" Mono Single Version) 4:16
171 Ben E. King Stand by Me 2:56
172 Barbara Mason Yes, I'm Ready (Original 1965 7" Mono Single Version) 3:05
173 Carolyn Crawford My Smile Is Just a Frown (Turned Upside Down) (Original 1964 7" Mono Single Version) 3:02
174 Tammi Terrell Come On and See Me (Original 1966 7" Mono Single Version) 2:23
175 Frank Wilson Do I Love You (Indeed I Do) (Original 1965 7" Mono Single Version) 2:33
CD08
176 Gloria Jones Tainted Love (Original 1965 7" Mono Single Version) 2:10
177 Brenda Holloway Every Little Bit Hurts (Original 1964 7" Mono Single Version) 2:56
178 Billy Paul Me and Mrs. Jones (Original 1972 7" Single Version) 3:41
179 Marvin Gaye What's Going On (Original 1971 7" Mono Single Version) 3:54
180 The Supremes You Can't Hurry Love (Original 1966 7" Mono Single Version) 2:54
181 The Elgins Heaven Must Have Sent You (Original 1966 7" Mono Single Version) 2:33
182 Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell You're All I Need to Get By (Original 1968 7" Mono Single Version) 2:38
183 Al Green Let's Stay Together 3:16
184 Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes If You Don't Know Me by Now 3:24
185 Erma Franklin Piece of My Heart 2:36
186 Etta James I'd Rather Go Blind 2:34
187 Bill Withers Ain't No Sunshine 2:05
188 The Supremes You Keep Me Hangin' On (Original 1966 7" Mono Single Version) 2:47
189 Kim Weston Helpless (Original 1966 7" Mono Single Version) 2:37
190 Carla Thomas B-A-B-Y 2:54
191 Maxine Brown Oh No, Not My Baby 2:35
192 Aretha Franklin (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman (Original 1967 7" Mono Single Version) 2:49
193 Roberta Flack The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (Original 1972 7" Single Edit) 4:19
194 Dakota Staton Don't Mean Maybe (Original 1956 Capitol F3489 7" Single Version) 2:50
195 Marvin Gaye Let's Get It On (Original 1973 7" Single Edit) 3:54
196 The Four Tops Baby I Need Your Loving (Original 1964 7" Mono Single Version) 2:44
197 Stevie Wonder I Wish 4:13
198 The Tymes Ms Grace 3:26
199 Johnny Bristol Hang On in There Baby 3:25
200 George McCrae Rock Your Baby (Original 1974 7" Single Version) 3:19
CD09
201 Robert Knight Love on a Mountain Top 2:29
202 Tami Lynn I'm Gonna Run Away from You (Original 1965 Atlantic Records 7" Mono Single Version) 2:48
203 The Marvelettes The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game (Original 1966 7" Mono Single Version) 2:49
204 The Stylistics I'm Stone in Love with You 3:18
205 Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons The Night (Original 1972 7" Single Version) 3:17
206 Tyrone Davis Can I Change My Mind 2:53
207 Lorraine Ellison Stay with Me (Original 1966 7" Mono Single Version) 3:31
208 Little Richard Good Golly, Miss Molly (Original 1958 Specialty 7" Mono Single Version) 2:09
209 The Spinners It's a Shame (Original 1970 7" Mono Single Version) 3:08
210 The O'Jays Back Stabbers 3:07
211 The Impressions People Get Ready 2:39
212 Minnie Riperton Lovin' You (Original 1975 7" Single Edit) 3:22
213 Aretha Franklin I Say a Little Prayer (Original 1968 Atlantic Records 7" Mono Single Version) 2:45
214 The Four Tops I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) (Original 1965 7" Mono Single Version) 2:44
215 Chairmen of the Board Give Me Just a Little More Time 2:40
216 The Delfonics Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time) 3:19
217 The Temptations Papa Was a Rollin' Stone (Original 1972 7" Single Edit) 6:58
218 Lou Rawls You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine (Original 1976 7" Single Version) 3:31
219 Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes Bad Luck (Part 1) (Original 1975 7" Single Edit) 3:08
220 Stevie Wonder Sir Duke 3:54
221 The Spinners The Rubberband Man, Pt. 1 (Original 1976 7" Single Edit) 3:33
222 Ray Charles feat. Margie Hendrix and the Raelettes Hit the Road Jack (Original 1961 7" Mono Single Version) 1:57
223 The Supremes Stop! In the Name of Love (Original 1965 7" Mono Single Version) 2:53
224 The Temptations Get Ready (Original 1966 7" Mono Single Version) 2:37
225 Aretha Franklin I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You) (Original 1967 7" Mono Single Version) 2:51
CD10
226 Roberta Flack Killing Me Softly with His Song 4:47
227 The Chi-Lites Have You Seen Her 5:08
228 The Three Degrees When Will I See You Again 2:59
229 First Choice Armed and Extremely Dangerous (Original 1973 7" Single Version) 2:48
230 Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes Wake Up Everybody (Original 1975 7" Single Version) 3:39
231 Curtis Mayfield Superfly (Original 1972 7" Single Edit) (Bonus Track) 3:08
232 Leon Haywood Baby Reconsider 2:35
233 Barbara Acklin Am I the Same Girl 3:03
234 Bettye Swann Make Me Yours (Original 1967 7" Mono Single Version) 2:59
235 Ann Peebles I Can't Stand the Rain 2:30
236 Honey Cone Want Ads (Original 1971 Hot Wax 7" Single Version) 2:45
237 Betty Wright Girls Can't Do What Guys Do 2:04
238 Love Unlimited It May Be Winter Outside (But in My Heart It's Spring) 4:21
239 Chris Clark I Want to Go Back There Again (Original 1967 7" Mono Single Version) 2:41
240 Martha and the Vandellas Nowhere to Run (Original 1965 7" Mono Single Version) 2:52
241 The Marvelettes Don't Mess with Bill (Original 1965 7" Mono Single Version) 2:49
242 Timmy Thomas Why Can't We Live Together (Original 1972 7" Single Version) 3:31
243 William DeVaughn Be Thankful for What You Got (Original 1974 7" Single Edit) 3:28
244 Deniece Williams Free (Original 1977 7" Single Edit) 2:50
245 Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing (Original 1968 7" Mono Single Version) 2:17
246 Chuck Wood Seven Days Too Long 2:18
247 Otis Redding Try a Little Tenderness (Original 1966 7" Mono Single Version) 3:21
248 Dionne Warwick Walk On By 2:54
249 Curtis Mayfield Move On Up (Original 1971 7" Single Edit) 2:45
250 Arthur Conley Sweet Soul Music 2:19