Soul Stirrings: The Road to Soul 1960-1962 (2-CD)

by Various Artists

I ordered this about a year or so, and paid full price, because I wanted the original single of "Saved" by Laverne Baker. Well, I did not obtain exactly what I wanted. Everybody has what I surmise is the original album cut, which is the same as the single, with a longer middle instrumental 'break' or interlude. My bit of initial disappointment was immediately assuaged by the great quality on this set. Therefore, I must keep It! And, although I have copies elsewhere of the other hits here, for $6.98 I feel that this is an excellent value and a concise source for all of the music here. Highly recommended! In particular, I just realized that Jasmine released this, & I have a number of the other European releases, & while they are pretty good, most have a somewhat 'thin' sound. The sound on this release, is much better, more realistic. A pleasant surprise! And, in the final analysis, I suppose that I could make a copy of "Saved" and edit out the 'extra' part, & have exactly what I want!