Various Artists - 23 Essential Soul Masters And Ballads (2001)

This collection features 23 of the best romantic ballads from R&B and soul legends at a single price point. Platinum-selling artists such as Al Jarreau, Teddy Pendergrass, Gladys Knight, James Brown, Billie Holiday, Wilson Pickett, The Platters, and Ben E. King headline this release. The album includes timeless standards like "When A Man Loves A Woman," "Only You," and "Stand By Me." These tracks aim to ignite romantic feelings and deepen emotional connections for listeners. Music lovers can experience these iconic hits in one convenient compilation.

Tracklist:
1-1 Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman [2:53]
1-2 Teddy Pendergrass - Love TKO [4:50]
1-3 Ike & Tina Turner - It Sho Ain't Mine [3:06]
1-4 The Whispers - Story Book Of Love [2:30]
1-5 Al Jarreau - Ain't No Sunshine [2:01]
1-6 The Trammps - Zing! (Went The Strings Of My Heart) [3:23]
1-7 Dinah Washington - Unforgettable [2:45]
1-8 Ray Charles - This Love Of Mine [3:02]
1-9 Ben E. King - Stand By Me [3:18]
1-10 Sarah Vaughan - The More I See You [3:08]
1-11 The Chi-Lites;the Chi-Lites - Have You Seen Her [4:54]
1-12 Gladys Knight & The Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart [2:06]
1-13 The Commodores;Commodores - I Know I'm Losing You [3:09]
1-14 Sam & Dave - Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay [2:45]
1-15 Billie Holiday - Lover Man [3:17]
1-16 Slave - Starting Over [4:28]
1-17 Wilson Pickett - Give Your Lovin' Right Now [2:17]
1-18 Ella Fitzgerald - Starlit Hour [3:06]
1-19 Ohio Players - Over The Rainbow [4:09]
1-20 Rose Royce - Love Don't Live Here No More [4:03]
1-21 The Platters - Only You [2:45]
1-22 James Brown;JAMES BROWN - It's A Man's, Man's, Man's World [3:28]
1-23 Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time [2:25]