the man has been bad for so many years it's not even funny.his 60's stuff was just a start to what would become something bigger&better down the raod."Uptight(Everythings Alright)" is still the cut."I was made to Love Her" is a gem that is timeless.you get an early feel to what this Genius was capable down the road.very essential material here.

Veterans Clarence Paul and Henry Cosby were Stevie's main musical tutors and producers in the mid sixties. And how respectfully it shows on this compilation.

Great real R&B tracks from the album "I was made to love her", like "Respect"and "My girl" - they alone are worth this buy. "Trav'lin Man" is a widely overlooked 45 in the "A place in the sun" vein and was always sadly missed on compilations over the years. It's nice to hear Little Steve try some C&W in "Sunset". "Love a Go-Go" is one of my all time stompers from the "Uptight" album. Here you have The Funk Bros at their very best.

Although in "You met your match" Stevie is sounding like trying to catch his very breath, this compilation is a daring and very welcome one. They should keep this French A&R manager in honor!