Of all the soul singers who got their first hits during the 1960s, Joe Simon proved to be one of the most adaptable to the sweeter and slicker sounds of the 1970s. This 23-track compilation, covering his output at the Spring label, is not necessarily the best Simon anthology, omitting as it does his less elaborately produced work …
The demure Ms. Jackson in her prime, live and almost undressed at least lyrically. If ever anyone has got down further than this then they must be buried by now. The 1979 Live & Uncensored double album and as a bonus the 1982 outing Live & Outrageous all on 1 CD. You get a Millie’s Rap, a Phuck …
In which the King and Queen of pre-’80s rappin’ bring their heavyweight soul talents to bear on one classic album together. Raunchy Millie and Big Ike tell it like it is on songs such as Sweet Music, Soft Lights And You, Feels Like The First Time, Love Changes, If I Had My Way, If You Had Your Way …