Arthur Conley

"I'm A Stranger" was the draw for me on this comp. Hopes to get another similar level ballad were quickly dashed. Sound he is mainly southern soul, if that is your thing then this will be a solid pick up for you. Besides the mentioned track, I really could not find much else for satisfy my ears.
2 out of 10

Billy Butler

I previously posted another comp but decided to get this one since Ace Records puts together a better package, best sound quality and lots of liner notes. Highlights are pretty much the same with the addition of "Tomorrow Is Just Another Day" and "To Be Or Not To Be". 

5 out of 10

Lloyd Price

Picked this one up hoping to get a ballad or two that compliment the sound of "Just Because". Found them in "Baby Don't Turn Your Back On Me" and "Lonely Chair". If you enjoy early R&B oldies at a little faster pace this one will be a good pick up for you.

4 out of 10

The Best of Central Records

Early R&B sounds that honestly had me hitting the skip button often. A couple of nice tracks in "Blue And Lonely" by The Pretenders and "Now You're Gone" by The Laddins. This one will be best appreciated by the hardcore Doo Wop fans.
2 out of 10

Vaya!!! R&B Groups Go Latin

The well known standard "Stay" by Maurice Williams And The Zodiacs is best track on this comp. The rest are upbeat numbers that the west coast lowrider crowd will likely not enjoy.

1 out of 10

Poodle Skirts And Poni-Tails

 

This compilation has some nice ballads but overall it has more of a mainstream pop sound. Highlights include "My Love Is A Charm" by The Shirelles, "Just You" by Diane And The Darlettes, "Can't We Just Be Friends" by Little Cheryl And Group, "Everything" by Arlene Smith, "The Beating Of My Heart" by The Petites, "Please Ring My Phone" by The Starlettes, "Moonlight" by the Admirations, "Please Don't Rush Me" by The Baby Dolls, "Oh Lover, Hear My Plea!" by Arleeman Wadoo and "Where Are They" by The De Vaurs. If you were to get one only go with volume 4 as it has the best ballads. Sound quality varies.

5 out of 10

Believe In These......Doo-Wop Wishes

Superb balled in "My Wishes" by Little Chico And The Corondolays stands high above the rest. Other good tracks include "Wish That You Were Here" by The Casual Crescendos and "I Wish" by Mike And The Utopias. Leave this one for the serious Doo Wops fans.

4 out of 10

The Best Of Joey Records

Single highlight here for the lowrider crowd in "Thinking Of You" by The Silvertones. Rest of the material is pop. 

2 out of 10

The Mellows

Early R&B sounds out of the Bronx featuring the beautiful voice of Lillian Leach. This will take a hardcore fan of the genre to truly appreciate. Highlights include "I Still Care", "Smoke From Your Cigarette", "My Darling" and "So Strange". Very good sound quality.

4 out of 10

Ding! Dong! Doo-Wops

Highlights here are few, "Wedding Bells" by Billy Stewart, "Lullabye Of The Bells" by The Deltaires, "The Bells Are Ringing" by The Van Dykes, "Bells" by The Playgirls and "Bells Of Love" by The Mint Juleps. Overall sound quality is good. Not a comp for those seeking sweet soul.

4 out of 10