Following on from 'Studio One Rockers', this second journey into the vaults of Studio One tells the story of the important link between American funk and soul and Jamaican reggae. Ranging from music taken from the mid-1960's (and the arrival of rocksteady) through to the beginning of the 1980's, 'Studio One Soul' features versions of US funk and soul hits (many rarely heard before) from some of the many classic artists who recorded at Studio One. American soul music has always been an important influence on Jamaican reggae.
Track Listing:
1. Express Yourself - Leroy Sibbles (3.34)
2. Respect - Norma Fraser (2.5)
3. Groove Me - Leroy Sibbles (2.43)
4. Time Is Tight - Sound Dimension (2.5)
5. Message from a Black Man - The Heptones (3.23)
6. I'll Be Around - Otis Gayle (3.38)
7. Still Water - Jerry Jones (2.5)
8. Soulful Strut - Sound Dimension (2.02)
9. Can't Get Enough - Richard Ace (3.35)
10. Don't Break Your Promise - The Chosen Few (4)
11. Queen of the Minstrels - The Eternals (3.23)
12. The First Cut Is the Deepest - Norma Fraser (3.14)
13. How Strong - Ken Parker (2.2)
14. Set Me Free - Ken Boothe (7.06)
15. Is It Because I'm Black - Senior Soul (3.14)
16. Deeper & Deeper - Jackie Mittoo (2.5)
17. I Don't Want to Be Right - Alton Ellis (3.32)
18. No One Can Stop Us - Willie Williams (3.26)
Year of Production: 2001
