Product Description
Renowned for her pre-eminence as one of James Brown's Funky Divas, Vicki Anderson's late 60s/early 70s funk 45s for King and Brownstone Records are highly regarded.

Less well known, but just as good, are the soul sides that she cut, mostly with Soul Brother #1 at the controls - between 1964 and 1969. Unlike her funk outings, most of them have been overlooked, underplayed and unreissued. This first-ever compilation of her Smash, Fontana, ABC, Federal and early King sings strives to put that right.

Vicki's fiery gospel-influence tones are backed by the James Brown bands of the time, while James Brown and Vicki's `other half' Bobby Byrd also get a chance or two to flex a bit of vocal muscle here and there.

"Wide Awake In A Dream" features songs made famous by the Marvelettes, Sam Cooke, the `5' Royales, Martha and the Vandellas and Ben E King, as well as a healthy helping of Vicki's and James Brown's own compositions. Its mix of 60s dancers, and searing soul ballads will be something of a revelation to anyone who thinks that all James Brown and his artists could do was get funky.

1. I Love You
2. My Man
3. Never, Never Let You Go Part 1 & 2
4. I Won't Be Back
5. You Send Me
6. Wide Awake In A Dream
7. Nobody Cares
8. Don't Mess With Bill [Live]
9. Nowhere To Run [Live]
10. The Feeling Is Real
11. Think - With James Brown
12. All In My Mind
13. I'll Work It Out
14. (Something Moves Me) Within My Heart
15. Tears Of Joy
16. Here Is My Everything - With Bobby Byrd
17. Loving You - With Bobby Byrd
18. No More Heartaches, No More Pain
19. What The World Needs Now Is Love
20. Let It Be Me - With James Brown
21. You'll Never Find A Love Like Mine
22. Don't Play It No More (Don't Play That Song) [Live]
23. In The Land Of Milk And Honey

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