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Discover the essence of 1970s soul with 'Various Artists - The Contempo Story 1973-1977: The Original Home Of Soul [CD]'. This compilation features an array of iconic tracks from the golden era of soul music, showcasing legendary artists such as Major Lance, Doris Duke, and Sam Dees. Curated from the vaults of Contempo Records, each track epitomises the rich, emotive sound that defined the label. Perfect for both long-time soul enthusiasts and new listeners, this album captures the vibrant spirit and timeless appeal of classic soul. Immerse yourself in the authentic sounds of a pivotal musical period.

Disc 1

1. THE RIGHT TRACK - Major Lance

2. EVERY COUPLE\xe2\u2122S NOT A PAIR - Richie Pitts

3. HARLEM SHUFFLE - Bob and Earl

4. EVERYTHING I OWN - Oscar Toney Jr.

5. KENTUCKY BLUEBIRD (A MESSAGE TO MARTHA) - Oscar Toney Jr.

6. AIN\xe2\u2122T NO SOUL (LEFT IN THESE OLD SHOES) (Live) - Major Lance

7. JUDY IN DISGUISE (WITH GLASSES) - John Fred and His Playboy Band

8. PEOPLE \xe2\u201c PART ONE (Vocal) - Freddie Mack\xe2\u2122s Extravaganza In Sounds

9. YOUNG, WILLING AND ABLE - Jimmy Thomas

10. LIVING FOR THE CITY - Ultrafunk

11. DO ME RIGHT - The Armada Orchestra

12. ACROSS THE TRACKS (Part 1) - The Masai

13. TO AN EARLY GRAVE - J.J. Barnes

14. LIVIN\xe2\u02dc FOR TOMORROW - The Exciters

15. REWARD - Melvin Bliss

16. GIMME LITTLE SIGN - Major Lance

17. CIGARETTE ASHES - Jimmy Conwell

18. BROTHERS ON THE SLIDE - Cymande

19. BLACK WATER GOLD (PEARL) - African Music Machine

20. SWEET F.A. (FUNKY AL) - Ultrafunk

21. KUNG FU MAN - Ultrafunk featuring Mr. Superbad Freddie Mack

22. IT\xe2\u2122S THE SAME OLD SONG - The Armada Orchestra

23. THERE\xe2\u2122S NOTHING ELSE TO SAY BABY - The Incredibles

24. IT\xe2\u2122S HARD TO GET BACK IN - Fontella Bass

Disc 2

1. BLOWING UP MY MIND - The Exciters

2. MAKE ME YOURS - Bettye Swann

3. GRASSHOPPER - Doris Duke

4. I NEED YOU MORE THAN EVER - The Montclairs

5. MIGHTY LOVE MAN Pt. 1 - Black Stash

6. DON\xe2\u2122T YOU KNOW I LOVE YOU - Major Lance

7. A LITTLE BIT OF LOVIN\xe2\u2122 - Doris Duke

8. COCHISE - The Armada Orchestra

9. BABY DO THE PHILLY DOG - The Olympics

10. I\xe2\u2122M GONNA RUN AWAY FROM YOU - Tami Lynn

11. PLANTING SEEDS - Seeds Of The Earth

12. THEME FROM LOVEJOY - Moses Dillard and The Lovejoy Orchestra

13. BREAKAWAY - Ernie Bush

14. JUST CAN\xe2\u2122T DO WITHOUT LOVE (A THOUSAND FACES) - Howeefeel

15. CHINESE KUNG FU - Banzai

16. FEEL THE NEED IN ME - The Armada Orchestra

17. STING YOUR JAWS (Part 1) - Ultrafunk

18. CHICKEN HEADS - Oscar Toney Jr.

19. CLASSICAL BUMP - The Armada Orchestra

20. THAT BEATIN\xe2\u2122 RHYTHM - Richard Temple

21. INSIDE AMERICA (Part 1) - Juggy Jones

22. (THEME FROM) LADY, LADY, LADY (ARE YOU CRAZY FOR ME) - The Boogie Man Orchestra

Disc 3

1. MR. SUPERBAD - Mr. Superbad and The Mighty Super Power Band

2. IT TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE - Sir Mack Rice

3. MISTY BLUE - Dorothy Moore

4. THE LOVE I LOST (Part 1) - The Armada Orchestra

5. STEAL AWAY - Ted Taylor

6. FUNNY HOW TIME SLIPS AWAY - Dorothy Moore

7. GOTHAM CITY BOOGIE - Ultrafunk

8. DANCIN\xe2\u2122 - Crown Heights Affair

9. GOLDEN GATE GET DOWN - Sparky And The Inner Citizens

10. BODY ENGLISH - King Floyd

11. SHE\xe2\u2122S MINE - J.J. Barnes

12. FOR OLD TIMES SAKE - Dorothy Moore

13. PHILLY ARMADA (Part 1) - The Armada Orchestra

14. WHY DID YOU DO IT - Sam And Dave

15. RICE AND BEANS THEME - Rice And Beans Orchestra

16. JUMP THE GUN - The Mike Conteh Band

17. HOW LONG - J.J. Barnes

18. WE CAN WORK IT OUT - SAM AND DAVE