VA The Sweet Sound of a Whisper 2 (the Collection of Female Love Vocals)

The glory days for soul music in Philadelphia were the 70s, when the smooth orchestral Philly sound stood tall in the charts, and when writer/producers like Thom Bell, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff were at the peak of their powers and when almost every soul singer and group travelled to Philly hoping some of the magic would rub off on them.
But this success didn’t happen overnight. Philadelphia was a major music centre long before, particularly in the late 50s when Dick Clark’s Bandstand TV show was the biggest in the US. This platform developed in the 60s as Philly consolidated its position as a key recording location for pop and soul.

''The Sweet Sound of Success is on Scepter'', proclaimed the ads in the Billboard magazine of the 1960s and indeed it was true. The New York-based Scepter label (and its affiliate Wand Records) recorded some of the finest R&B and soul sides and this CD collects together 28 of them. Magical soul names such as Chuck Jackson, Maxine Brown, Jackie Ross, Big Maybelle and Judy Clay. The young Tammi Terrell, under her maiden name of Tammy Montgomery, belting out 1961's It's Mine. Other names less widely known, but still revered on the soul scene - singers like Tommy Hunt (a real Northern Soul fave) and Roscoe Robinson. Among the songwriters, some real class - Holland, Dozier, Holland with Come See About Me, Kenny Gamble with Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers and Ashford, Simpson (later of the mega-successful Ashford & Simpson) & Armstead with Baby Take Me, Keep On Searchin' and One Step At A Time.

Hearing Diana’s voice is like catching the sound of a thrush in the middle of a long Canadian winter, warm, sweet and pure. Her subtle near-whisper voice is a perfect fit for bossa-nova as she draws you elegantly and naturally into this sensual world. Each delightful track is an exquisitely manicured musical facet, set firmly in the Brazilian idiom and seamlessly sung in French and English by Panton. Her diaphanous vocal never insists and her high speed vibrato is like the beat of a hummingbird’s heart - natural, untainted and pure.

There is nothing better than the sweet sound of soul music. Ultimate Soul Classics presents 100 stunning soul recordings featuring the finest neo-soul voices courtesy of D'Angelo, Erykah Badu, Beverley Knight, Angie Soul, India Arie, Soul II Soul, the list goes on. For a classic soul fix we bring you Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Womack & Womack, Dusty Springfield, Diana Ross, plus many more treasured names. You will also hear the biggest contemporary stars & classic artists that defined this incredible genre.

"The Sue Records Story: New York City: The Sound of Soul," released in 1994, is a compilation album that highlights the influential music produced by Sue Records, a label known for its impact on the soul and R&B scenes in the 1960s. The album features a variety of artists and tracks that exemplify the rich sound of soul from that era, showcasing hits and lesser-known gems that contributed to the genre's legacy. It captures the vibrant spirit of New York City’s music scene and includes contributions from notable artists, making it a significant collection for fans of classic soul music.

"The Sue Records Story: New York City: The Sound of Soul," released in 1994, is a compilation album that highlights the influential music produced by Sue Records, a label known for its impact on the soul and R&B scenes in the 1960s. The album features a variety of artists and tracks that exemplify the rich sound of soul from that era, showcasing hits and lesser-known gems that contributed to the genre's legacy. It captures the vibrant spirit of New York City’s music scene and includes contributions from notable artists, making it a significant collection for fans of classic soul music.

5 CD Box Set featuring all the greats of cool jazz and easy listening. 114 Tracks.