1. YOUR LOVE 2. RUSSELL NEVER HAD A CHANCE 3. FOLLOW THE RAINBOW 4. ALL THAT MATTERS 5. YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO BE LOVED 6. NEEDLE IN A HAYSTACK 7. STRANGER AT MY DOOR 8. I GOTTA GET AWAY 9. SPEED UP 10. LISTEN TO ME 11. TRYING TO WIN YOUR LOVE 12. TOUCH AND GO 13. ONE MORE DAY 14. BRING ME ALL YOUR HEARTACHES 15. IF ONLY WE HAD MET SOONER 16. WHEN IT'S OVER 17. SYNTHETIC WORLD 18. DOING MY OWN THING 19. ALL I NEED IS YOU 20. I'VE GOT TO FIND MY PLACE
Description:
"Soul on the Real Side #16" on CD is a carefully curated journey through the deeper, more sophisticated side of soul music. Compiled under the "Real Side" concept, this sixteenth volume focuses on emotionally rich, mid- to up-tempo tracks that combine classic soul sensibilities with subtle modernity. Rather than delivering the obvious hits, the selection emphasizes classy groove, heartfelt vocals and strong songcraft - the kind of tunes beloved by collectors, rare soul DJs and connoisseurs of authentic, timeless soul. Expect a blend of 70s-rooted arrangements, warm horns, silky strings and driving rhythm sections, all designed to work equally well in an attentive home listening session or on a discerning soul dancefloor. As a various-artists compilation, "Soul on the Real Side #16" puts the spotlight on diversity: different voices, production styles and time periods are woven into a coherent flow that highlights the breadth of the soul idiom. The track list is typically constructed to tell a story - from more introspective, mid-tempo cuts to uplifting, floor-friendly tunes - always staying true to the "real side" ethos: honest emotions, organic instrumentation and enduring quality over short-lived trends. The CD format offers excellent sound quality for this kind of detailed, groove-oriented music, letting the nuances of arrangements, bass lines and vocal harmonies shine. It is an ideal choice for collectors who appreciate a tangible, well-presented soul compilation they can return to again and again. Charly, the label behind this release, is renowned for its deep catalogue work and its dedication to high-quality reissues and compilations. Over many years, Charly has built a strong reputation among music lovers for carefully researched track selections, respectful remastering and informative releases that preserve important strands of popular music history - especially in genres like soul, R&B, blues and rock 'n' roll. With "Soul on the Real Side #16", Charly once again demonstrates its expertise in uncovering and presenting soulful gems that might otherwise remain hidden from a wider audience.