A sizzling 2-LP collection showcasing Fania’s era-defining output of Latin soul and boogaloo music spanning 1965-1975. The set compiles single versions of 28 tracks from such best-selling artists as Ray Barretto, Joe Bataan, Bobby Valentín, Ralfi Pagan and Larry Harlow, plus rarities and b-sides. An eight-page book features new in-depth liner notes by compilation co-producer and DJ Dean Rudland, as well as photos and ephemera. Lacquers were cut by Phil Rodriguez at Elysian Masters.
A1 | 125th Street Candy Store - Silent Heart |
A2 | 125th Street Candy Store - Hey Girl |
A3 | Bobby Valentin - Geronimo |
A4 | Willie Colón - Willie Baby |
A5 | Joe Bataan - Gypsy Woman |
A6 | Harvey Averne And Group Therapy - The Micro Mini |
A7 | Bobby Valentin - Jumping With Symphony Sid |
B1 | Monguito Santamaria - Juicy |
B2 | Ray Barretto - Soul Drummers |
B3 | Larry Harlow - Mess Around |
B4 | The Latinaires - The Camel Walk |
B5 | Bobby Quesada - Bataola Boogaloo |
B6 | Joe Bataan - It's A Good Feeling (Riot) (Part 1) |
B7 | Orchestra Harlow - Grazin' In The Grass (Una Miradita De Amor) |
C1 | Louie Ramirez - Ungawa |
C2 | Roberto Roena Y Su Apollo Sound - Spinning Wheel |
C3 | The Harvey Averne Band - Let's Get It Together This Christmas |
C4 | Ronnie Marks - Some Lonely Heart (Vocal) |
C5 | Ralfi Pagan - Make It With You |
C6 | Joe Bataan - Shaft |
C7 | Ralfi Pagan - To Say I Love You |
D1 | Joe Bataan - Latin Soul Square Dance |
D2 | Butter Scotch - Try Just A Little Harder |
D3 | Butter Scotch - Today |
D4 | W.R.L.C. - Johnny's No Good |
D5 | W.R.L.C. - Blonde Latin Blues |
D6 | Ralfi Pagan - Just A Little While |