Various Artists – This Is Goldwax 1964-1968 / Various

Double vinyl LP pressing. For the latest of the This Is series' label spotlights - following our acclaimed looks at Flying Dutchman and Fame - we focus on Goldwax as it celebrates it's 60th birthday, and feature the cream of the recordings made during it's short existence. This is Goldwax throws the spotlight not only on James Carr, but vital label mate Spencer Wiggins and also the beautiful harmonies of the Ovations. These three acts were the mainstays of Goldwax, and alongside the song writing talents of George Jackson and Dan Greer, show why the label's influence is still important today. There are gems strewn throughout the catalogue, from the earliest recordings of 'Why Can't We Live Together' hitmaker Timmy Thomas, through rarely-recorded artists such as Philip & the Faithfuls. This two LP set also demonstrates how strong the Memphis club and studio scene was at the time with recordings of Willie Walker, Percy Milem, Barbara Perry, Gene 'Bowlegs' Miller and others who recorded sparsely but were popular live performers.This is Goldwax" comes in a wide spine sleeve, with fully illustrated and annotated inner sleeves. A perfect introduction to the label as it enters it's seventh decade."

Disc 1

1. The Dark End Of The Street - James Carr
2. Uptight Good Woman - Spencer Wiggins
3. To Me It's Storming - George ; Greer
4. Call On Me - Percy Milem
5. I'm Living Good - The Ovations Featuring Louis Williams
6. I Don't Want To Take A Chance - 'Wee' Willie Walker
7. Toddlin' - Gene 'Bowlegs' Miller
8. Freedom Train - James Carr
9. I'm A Poor Man's Son - Spencer Wiggins
10. Ticket To Ride - 'Wee' Willie Walker
11. What'cha Gonna Do - Phillip ; The Faithfuls
12. Say You Need It - Barbara Perry
13. When You Look In The Mirror - Eddie Jefferson
14. That's How Strong My Love Is - O.V. Wright

Disc 2

1. Love Attack - George ; Greer
2. Once In A While (Is Better Than Never At All) – Spencer Wiggins
3. A Man Needs A Woman - James Carr
4. They Say - The Ovations
5. A Lucky Loser - 'Wee' Willie Walker
6. Arabian Jerk - The Merits
7. Have Some Boogaloo - Timmy Thomas
8. The Well's Gone Dry - Dorothy Williams
9. Spoonful - Playboy Five
10. I Don't Know What You've Got (But It's Got Me) – Percy Milem
11. A Man Is A Mean Thing - Barbara Perry
12. Will I Ever Be Free - Jeb Stewart
13. She's Better Than You - Oboe With The Keys
14. He Called Me Baby - Jeanne Newman

Label: Kent Records Uk

Catalog: 6702371

Genre: Soul/R & B