Sam Dave - Sweat -n- Soul - Anthology 1965-19... !full!

To understand the significance of the Sweat –N- Soul anthology, one must first understand the environment in which it was born. The mid-1960s saw Stax Records in Memphis, Tennessee, rising to prominence as the counterweight to Motown’s polished, pop-inflected "Sound of Young America." While Motown was churning out hits on an assembly line, Stax was cultivating a grittier, sweatier sound—a sound born in a converted movie theater where the amplifiers buzzed and the rhythm section hit hard.

Most greatest hits collections give you "Soul Man," "Hold On," and six forgettable B-sides. Sweat 'N' Soul gives you the : Sam Dave - Sweat -N- Soul - Anthology 1965-19...

The "Sweat" in the anthology’s title is a literal reference to the duo’s legendary stage presence. Sam & Dave were renowned as one of the most intense live acts of the 1960s, often playing up to 280 dates a year. Their synchronized movements and "tag-team" vocal style influenced everyone from and Al Green to The Blues Brothers , who famously based their personae on the duo's electrifying performances. To understand the significance of the Sweat –N-