Ocean Drifters

Stories from outposts of the Southern Ocean, the windiest, roughest, most isolated and most important ocean on the planet. Venture to the deep south and you will experience a world like no other – forbidding subantarctic islands, astounding sea creatures, death-defying plants, the constant company of birds and, if you travel far enough, the towering ice cliffs and dead valleys of Antarctica.

60 Classic Tracks of The Seventies across Pop, Disco, Soul and Classic Rock on 3CDs. Packaged in cool, slim digipak featuring unforgettable tracks from DAVID ESSEX, TERRY JACKS, MEAT LOAF, MCFADDEN & WHITEHEAD, THE JACKSONS AND MANY MORE..

History of Soul Records presents the third of a series of anthologies covering the genesis of soul music. Part of the History of Soul series, this double CD presents 56 breathtaking blues and spiritual tracks and some of the most impassioned, compelling vocal performances ever to be recorded. The accompanying illustrated booklet sets out the historical background and explains some of the technical features that make these beautiful songs the precursors of soul music. The Five Blind Boys Save A Seat For Me, Dorothy Coates righteous 99 And A Half, the Soul Stirrers pop-infused yet impassioned Touch the Hem Of His Garment and the Staple Singers glowering Uncloudy Day are not mere stylistic affectations. The uncompromising emotional fire of these records directly reflects the struggles of their times. Similarly, the declamatory exuberance of Ray Charles s call and response classic I ve Got A Woman, the lived-through resilience of BB King s Ten Long Years and the forthrightness of Bobby Bland s It s My Life Baby all speak directly of a new-found African American boldness, the boldness of the self-validated and the determinedly free spirited. These are the sounds and soul of those reclaiming their seat of choice on the bus. Exuberance and rebellion, individuality and community, pain and joy, nature and spirit: this is the music of people who refused oppression.

100 Sensational Sounds Of the Seventies! Chartbusting tunes from T.Rex, The Jacksons, Bay City Rollers, Heatwave & The Drifters.

The Hits Album: The Classic Soul Album brings together era-defining soul classics that have become enduring favourites years after their chart peak. This collection contains the smoothest grooves from soul royalty including Marvin Gaye’s “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)”, Stevie Wonder’s “Yester-me, Yester-you, Yesterday”, Jackson 5’s “I’ll Be There” and Ike & Tina Turner’s “River Deep – Mountain High”. This essential collection is filled with passionate love songs featuring Barry White’s “Just The Way You Are” and “Free” from Deniece Williams. Sing along and slow-dance at home to over 60 timeless anthems from Diana Ross, Earth, Wind & Fire, Commodores, The Supremes, James Brown, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, The Drifters, The Isley Brothers, Nina Simone and many more.

The Best Soul Album contains the definitive Artists & Songs of Soul. The Best hits from Sly & The Family Stone, Billy Ocean, McFadden & Whitehead, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, Labelle, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, The O’Jays and many more.