Smooth Grooves: The '60s, Vol. 2: Mid-'60s (1997)

About this title: The Smooth Grooves series moves into the mid-'60s with 16 tracks by both soul giants (Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, the Impressions) and a smattering of performers whose success was primarily confined to the R&B charts (Walter Jackson, Lorraine Ellison, and Howard Tate, who does the original version of "Get It While You Can," covered by Janis Joplin). It's a dependable lineup of some of the best romantic soul of the era; the most obscure cut is Chris Bartley's "The Sweetest Thing This Side of Heaven," written by Van McCoy. Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide

Tracks:

1. When a Man Loves a Woman [Lewis/Wright]
2. I Do Love You [Stewart]
3. Hold What You've Got [Tex]
4. Make Me Your Baby [Atkins/Miller]
5. It's an Uphill Climb (To the Bottom) [Enzel]
6. Close Your Eyes [Willis]
7. If You Need Me [Pickett/Bateman/San]
8. When Something Is Wrong With My Baby [Hayes/Porter]
9. The Sweetest Thing This Side of Heaven [McCoy]
10. Get It While You Can [Ragovoy/Shuman]
11. I'm So Proud [Mayfield]
12. That's How Strong My Love Is [Jamison]
13. (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman [Goffin/King/Wexler]
14. Dry Your Eyes [Payton/Coates]
15. Cry to Me [Berns]
16. Stay With Me [Ragovoy/Weiss]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.