Johnnie Taylor Lifetime: A Retrospective of Soul, Blues & Gospel 1956-1999 (3-CD)

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  • Number of Discs: 3
  • Released: November 14, 2000
  • Originally Released: 2000
  • Label: Stax

Description by OLDIES.com:

One of the most awesomely gifted vocalists of the 20th century, Johnnie Harrison Taylor (1934-2000) brought both grit and grace to a variety of African-American musical styles - gospel, blues, and soul - but as the 65 selections contained in this three-disc career retrospective attest, the listener can always tel it's J.T. Every one of the singer's greatest hits, including the chart-toppers "Who's Making Love," "Jody's Got Your Girl and Gone," "I Believe in You (You Believe in Me)," and "Disco Lady," is contained herein, along with many lesser known gems and 13 previously unissued performances.

Entertainment Reviews:

Mojo (Publisher) - 2/01, p.89
"...The Philosopher of Soul...The finest of his songs...tell woebegone tales from the hypotenuse of the triangle of love, the emotional geometry in which Taylor specialized....He [has] a powerful feeling ..."

Tracks on Disc 1:

  • 1.I Dreamed That Heaven Was Like This
  • 2.Heaven Is My Home
  • 3.The Love Of God
  • 4.Out On A Hill
  • 5.Until Then
  • 6.When The Gates Swing Open
  • 7.Never, Never
  • 8.Rome Wasn't Built In A Day
  • 9.Dance What You Wanna
  • 10.Baby, We've Got Love
  • 11.I Had A Dream
  • 12.Easy Lovin'
  • 13.I've Got To Love Somebody's Baby
  • 14.Just The One (I've Been Looking For)
  • 15.Part Time Love
  • 16.Sixteen Tons
  • 17.Somebody's Sleeping In My Bed
  • 18.Blues In The Night
  • 19.Save Your Love For Me
  • 20.I Need Lots Of Love
  • 21.You Can't Win With A Losing Hand
  • 22.Rumors
  • 23.You Don't Know Like I Know
  • 24.Twenty Years From Today
  • 25.Twenty Years From Today

Tracks on Disc 2:

  • 1.Little Bluebird
  • 2.Toe Hold
  • 3.That's Where It's At
  • 4.I Ain't Particular
  • 5.Woman Across The River
  • 6.Who's Making Love
  • 7.I'm Not The Same Person
  • 8.I'd Rather Drink Muddy Water
  • 9.Mr. Nobody Is Somebody Now
  • 10.Take Care Of Your Homework
  • 11.Testify (I Wanna)
  • 12.Separation Line
  • 13.I Could Never Be President
  • 14.Love Bones
  • 15.Steal Away
  • 16.Steal Away
  • 17.I Am Somebody (Parts 1 & 2)
  • 18.Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone
  • 19.I Don't Wanna Lose You (Parts 1 & 2)
  • 20.Don't Take My Sunshine
  • 21.Hijackin' Love

Tracks on Disc 3:

  • 1.Standing In For Jody
  • 2.Doing My Own Thing (Part 1)
  • 3.Stop Doggin' Me
  • 4.I Believe In You (You Believe In Me)
  • 5.Cheaper To Keep Her
  • 6.We're Getting Careless With Our Love
  • 7.Starting All Over Again
  • 8.I've Been Born Again
  • 9.It's September
  • 10.Try Me Tonight
  • 11.Free
  • 12.Disco Lady
  • 13.Running Out Of Lies
  • 14.God Is Standing By
  • 15.Play Something Pretty
  • 16.Lady, My Whole World Is You
  • 17.Lover Boy
  • 18.Last Two Dollars
  • 19.Soul Heaven

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"Under Rated Artist" Music Lover: from Beaumont, TX US -- August, 16, 2006

Johnnie Taylor was one of the most,if not the most underated singer of the past 40 years. Taylor and Don Davis were two of the most successful artists and writers of our time. This box set reveals energy, artistical values and talent in just about all of the recordings contained in this box set.Starting with "Rome Wasn't Built In A Day' to "Disco Lady", from "Who's Making Love" to "It Just Don'y Pay To Get Up In The Morning". These songs are just a few that Johnnie Taylor sang withy heart and soul!!!
I was a radio announcer for more than 30 years and evry time Taylor released a new song it was a hit. These recordings in this box set makes me forget that Johnnie is no longer with the earthlings but is in Soul Heaven still singing and performing for the angels in heaven. I will cherrish these songs for the rest of my life. I can truly say to Johnnie Taylor "a job well done".

A True Fan Forever,

Lloyd "LJ" Jones
fomer announcer for KJET---KHYS and KALO 1250 radio stations.


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  • UPC: 025218443227
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