The story of the Funk Brothers, the group of musicians that played on every single hit Motown record from the label's beginnings to 1972. Inspired by the book "Standing in the shadows of Motown" by Allan "Dr. Licks" Slutsky.

Traces the history and development of soul and rhythm and blues music in America, discusses the social, economic, and regional influences, and includes a look at characteristic instruments, sounds, principle artists, and more.

Grammy Award-winning singer Adele presents her eagerly awaited sophomore album, which includes the single Rolling in the Deep, a bluesy-gospel-disco tune. This CD is the follow-up to her critically acclaimed debut release, 19; both albums were named after her age at the time they were written. Adele, along with British producer Paul Epworth, wrote and produced this release. "3 out of 4...Heartache and pain fuel her songs, but this scorned woman has...

Compilation of previously released material. Lyrics on container insert.

Washington, D.C., in the mid-to-late 1960s, vibrant soul music and exploding social consciousness were combining to become a unique and powerful effect. It was the place and time for Ralph Waldo "Petey" Greene, Jr. to fully express himself and "tell it like it is." With the support of his irrepressible and tempestuous girlfriend Vernell, the new ex-con talks his way into an on-air radio gig. He forges a friendship and a partnership with Dewey Hughes....

Adele has won critical acclaim across the U.K. with her debut album, which spins beautifully dark tales of loves won and lost with a mix of soul, R&B, and a dash of feisty attitude.