VA - Southern Soul Songs Battle Of Men And Women (2026)

Red Team (Aretha Franklin, Etta James, and 10 others) vs. White Team (Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, and 10 others): 10 men and 10 women clash with soulful shouts in an unprecedented "Southern Soul Red and White Song Contest." Experience the exquisite groove woven by overwhelming gospel-trained vocals and legendary backing bands. We invite you to the front row of this electrifying spectacle.

"I'm interested in Southern Soul, but there are so many great albums, I don't know where to start…" For music lovers like you, we confidently recommend "Southern Soul Red and White Song Contest." The charm of this work lies in its incredibly passionate concept: 20 top male and female artists representing the genre, including Aretha Franklin and Otis Redding, "battle" with their respective signature songs.

The White Team features passionate shouts from Sam & Dave and Wilson Pickett, delivered over the heavy backbeats of Stax Studios, and deep soul legend James Carr, singing of male sorrow and passion. The Red Team, on the other hand, features Aretha Franklin, who awakened as the "Queen of Soul" at FAME Studios in Alabama, and the raw, powerful Etta James, relentlessly showcasing the strength and poignancy of women. The raw emotions rooted in gospel and the tight horn section create an overwhelming groove. The atmosphere instantly transforms into a vibrant 1960s Southern American live music venue. Why not dive into the raw yet beautiful world of Southern soul?

Tracklist
1. Barbara Lynn - You're Gonna Need Me
2. Jimmy Hughes - Steal Away
3. Barbara Stephens - That's the Way It Is with Me
4. Johnnie Taylor - I Had a Dream
5. Irma Thomas - Ruler of My Heart
6. Oscar Toney Jr. - For Your Precious Love
7. Barbara & The Browns - My Lover
8. The Kelly Brothers - Falling in Love Again
9. Ruby Johnson - I'll Run Your Hurt Away
10. Lattimore Brown - I'm Not Through Lovin' You
11. Carla Thomas - Another Night Without My Man
12. James Carr - Pouring Water on a Drowning Man
13. Etta James - I'd Rather Go Blind
14. Kip Anderson - Without a Woman
15. Laura Lee - Dirty Man
16. Clarence Carter - I Stayed Away Too Long
17. Betty Wright - Thank You Baby
18. Sam & Dave - Hold On, I'm Comin'
19. Betty Harris - Nearer to You
20. Wilson Pickett - Mustang Sally
21. Aretha Franklin - I Never Loved a Man
22. Spencer Wiggins - Take Me Just As I Am
23. Otis Redding - I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now)
24. O.V. Wright - That's How Strong My Love Is