K-Tel released this compilation in Australia in 1973. Yes, that Avocado sticker is covering up what you think it is. Traditionally, other nations didn’t have the relationship with blackface that the United States has had, but even in the 70’s it seems like a bad idea. I couldn’t just skip this comp, though, because it’s just too good. K-Tel would reuse this title in other countries in a few years, but without the exclamation point, and mercifully, without the blackface.

Which of these tracks is your favorite?

A1 Arthur Conley– Sweet Soul Music
A2 Aretha Franklin– Respect
A3 Barry White– I’m Gonna Love You Just A Little Bit More Baby
A4 Clarence Carter– Patches
A5 The Stylistics– You Are Everything
A6 Freda Payne– Band Of Gold
A7 Otis Redding– (Sittin’ On The) Dock Of The Bay
A8 The Coasters– Little Egypt
A9 The O’Jays– Back Stabbers
A10 Isaac Hayes– Theme From “Shaft”
B1 Honey Cone– One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show
B2 Detroit Wheels*– Linda Sue Dixon
B3 Timmy Thomas– Why Can’t We Live Together
B4 Limmie & Family Cookin’– You Can Do Magic
B5 Sly & The Family Stone– Everyday People
B6 Percy Sledge– When A Man Loves A Woman
B7 Pointer Sisters– Yes, We Can Can
B8 Chairmen Of The Board– Give Me Just A Little More Time
B9 Billy Paul– Me & Mrs Jones
B10 Sam & Dave– Hold On I’m Coming