This album contains some fantastic songs and "Am I The Same Girl" by Barbara Acklin is definitely one of the highlights. Barbara Acklin (February 28, 1943 - November 27 1998) was a soul singer of the 1960s and 1970s. Born Barbara Jean Acklin, the only child of Herman and Hazel Acklin, she began singing in church and then as a teenager in nightclubs while attending Dunbar Vocational High school in Chicago. Upon graduation, she was hired as a secretary for a local record label by her cousin, saxophonist and producer Monk Higgins. Her first release was under the name Barbara Allen on his Special Agent label. Later, Higgins used Acklin as a background singer on his Chess Records sessions with artists like Etta James and Fontella Bass.In 1966, Acklin began working as a receptionist for record producer Carl Davis at Brunswick Records in Chicago. She persistently asked Davis to record her. Davis finally agreed but encouraged her to keep writing songs. Cornering Brunswick star Jackie Wilson, Acklin had him listen to a tune that she co-wrote with David Scott (formerly of The Exciters Band and later to join the Chi-Lites for a time). Wilson liked it and passed it on to Davis. Released in September 1966, "Whispers (Gettin' Louder)" went to number 5 R&B and number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song helped to re-launch Wilson's career and, returning the favor, he helped Acklin to secure a recording contract with Brunswick.
Track Listing:
1.) AM I THE SAME GIRL...BARBARA ACKLIN
2.) LIGHT MY FIRE...ERMA FRANKLIN
3.) ONE GIRL TOO LATE...BRENDA & THE TABULATIONS
4.) LET ME BE...THE DUNCANS
5.) THIS FEELING'S RATED X-TRA...CARL CARLTON
6.) CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE...SOUL SURVIVORS
7.) I JUST GOT TO KNOW...BENNIE JOHNSON
8.) I THINK I'M FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOU...NATURAL HIGH
9.) GALVESTON BAY...LONNIE HILL
10.) MIDNIGHT AND YOU...LOVE UNLIMITED ORCHESTRA
11.) TOUCH ME TAKE ME...RITA WRIGHT
12.) MON BELLE AMOUR...ANNE PEEBLES
13.) BEWARE...LOU COURTNEY
14.) I'M ALWAYS DANCIN' TO THE MUSIC...BENNY GOLSON
15.) MAKING LOVE...LOU RAGLAND AND G.L.O.
16.) ON THE LOOSE...HY RHYTHM
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Volume two is another excellent treat for soul fans and the lovers of rare grooves. The tracks on this compilation are flawless with rich smooth vocals that everyone should enjoy.
Track Listing:
1. I'm Gonna Love You Just A Little Bit More - Patterson, Kellee
2. World In A Crisis - Mason, Barbara
3. Oops Here I Go Again - Wright, Edna
4. Sho' Nuff - Sly & Slick/Wicked
5. Shake It Up - Vibrations
6. Live For Love - Cameron, G.C.
7. All I Want Is You - Four Flights
8. Stop Me From Starting This Feeling - Rawls, Lou
9. My Music - Johnson, Samuel
10. I Feel So At Home Here - Wiley, Michelle
11. Unwanted Company - Reynolds, Jeannie
12. Making Room For Love - Mclain, Alton & Destiny
13. Few More Kisses To Go - Hayes, Isaac
14. Let Me Be Your Pacifier - Green, Garland
15. It's Got To Be Mellow - Haywood, Leon
16. Heaven - Copeland, Ruth
17. It Comes To My Attention - Martin, Cloe
18. When We're Makin' Love - LaSalle, Denise
