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 01. Davis, Larry "I've been hurt so many times" 02. Hill, Z.Z. "No more doggin'" 03. Bland, Bobby "Blue" "Love you baby" 04. Hinton, Little Joe "Tired of walkin'" 05. King, B. B. "Long gone baby" 06. Shane, Jackie "Stand up straight and tall" 07. Newports, The "Dixie woman" 08. Armstrong, Frank "Stuffed peppers (Humpin')" 09. King Solomon "New figur" 10. Terry & The Tyrants "Yea, yea, yea, yea, yea, yea" 11. Marvin & Johnny "Baby you're the one" 12. Larry & Tommy "You gotta bend a little" 13. Garrett, Vernon "You and me together" 14. Vernon & Jewel "Just to hold my hand" 15. Holiday, Jimmy "The new breed" 16. Thornton, Big Mama "Me and my chauffeur" 17. Adams, Arthur K. "Let your hair down" 18. Averhart, Booker T / Mustangs, The "Take your shoes off [Part III]" 19. Fulson, Lowell "Lovin' touch" 20. King, Al "Ain't givin' up nothin'" 21. Headen, Willie "Find another woman" 22. Turner, Ike & Tina "He's the one" 23. Love, Mary "Move a little closer" 24. McCracklin, Jimmy "I got eyes for you"
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Soulful 60's Blues For Today's Dancers |
| | Description: | New Breed R & B by Various, released 29 May 2001, includes the following tracks: "Love You Baby", "Long Gone Baby", "Dixie Women", "New Figure" and more.
This version of New Breed R & B comes as a 1xCD. - SOULFUL 60'S BLUES FOR TODAY'S DANCERS24 track compilation features major label songs from 1962-69. The focus here is mainly '60s recordings that were often neglected by blues fans, as they sometimes had strings or female backing vocals, or just weren't purist enough. Features Little Joe Hinton, Big Mama Thornton, B.B. King, King Solomon, the Newports, Jackie Shane, Marvin & Johnny, Larry Davis, Jimmy McCracklin, Lowell Fulsom, Ike & Tina Turner, Al King, ZZ Hill & others.Printed on back cover: "A new perspective on the music that started the whole rare soul scene. Rhythm and Blues is back."
Transferred from original analogue master tapes.
Mono except tracks 4-6, 10, 14, 16 and 17 in stereo.
Made in the United Kingdom."New Breed R&B" on CD is a carefully curated compilation that shines a spotlight on the raw, club-oriented side of rhythm & blues from the late 1950s and 1960s. Instead of presenting only familiar hits, this collection focuses on harder-to-find sides, lesser-known artists and dancefloor-friendly tracks that fuse R&B with early soul, bluesy grooves and a touch of proto-funk. The sequencing is designed to flow like a DJ set, taking the listener from gritty shuffles and midtempo stompers to uptempo floor-fillers, always emphasizing strong grooves, punchy horn arrangements and impassioned vocals. "New Breed R&B" is aimed at collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate the intersection of R&B, early soul and the mod/club scene, but it is equally accessible for newcomers who want a vibrant snapshot of this stylistic niche.
The stylistic range on this CD spans stomping club cuts, driving R&B dancers, earthy vocal performances and sharply arranged band tracks that reflect the energy of small labels and regional scenes. Many selections are drawn from obscure or originally limited-press 45s, making the compilation not just enjoyable listening but also a window into a deeper, more adventurous corner of the R&B universe. Sound quality is typically carefully mastered from the best available sources, preserving the original analog grit while offering a coherent listening experience.
The manufacturer Kent is widely respected among soul and R&B aficionados for its archival work and carefully compiled reissues. Over the years, Kent has built a strong reputation for tracking down master tapes where possible, licensing rare material legitimately and providing informative, knowledgeable liner notes. Their catalog is known for its focus on classic soul, deep soul, R&B and related genres, often highlighting overlooked artists and regional scenes rather than just reissuing the same well-known hits. With "New Breed R&B," Kent once again emphasizes depth, authenticity and musical discovery, offering a disc that functions both as pure listening pleasure and as a reference point for fans of curated, historically aware R&B compilations. | | | No. of tracks: |
24 |
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CDKEND 199 |
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