Soul Hits of the '70s
, a three-disc box set released by
Sony
, digs a little deeper than the major hits without sacrificing its appeal. While there are several common hits here -- such as
Billy Paul
's
"Me and Mrs. Jones,"
Heatwave
"Boogie Nights,"
and
Wild Cherry
"Play That Funky Music"
-- that have been included on a lot of other compilations, the percentage of impossible-to-wear-out and underappreciated classics is too high to disregard. Any set that features
Deniece Williams
'
"Free,"
the Three Degrees
"When Will I See You Again,"
Gladys Knight & the Pips
"Midnight Train to Georgia,"
MFSB
"T.S.O.P. (The Sound of Philadelphia)"
has to have a good amount of worth to just about anyone but the most seasoned
soul
fan. ~ Andy Kellman