Of all the many musical genres which played a part in the development of popular music during the second part of the twentieth century, the type of rhythm ’n’ blues known as Soul was among the most influential leaving its mark on artists including The Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Soul owes its origins to Afro-American gospel music and is noted for intensity of feeling. This collection surveys some of the most popular artists and songs and investigates the part they played in this exciting period of musical development.

Stand By Me
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Artists:
- Ben E. King
- The Drifters
- Sam Cooke
- Chubby Checker
- The Marvelettes
- Little Eva
- The Chiffons
- Dionne Warwick
- Ray Charles
- Otis Redding
- Marvin Gaye
- Etta James
- The Shirelles
- The Exciters
- The Teddy Bears
- Arthur Alexander
- Doris Troy
- Jerry Butler
- Wilbert Harrison
- Martha Reed and The Vandellas
- Betty Everett
- Solomon Burke
- The Angels
- The Crystals