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In the Naked City: Songs of Urban Life 1962-1972
Various Artists
In the Naked City: Songs of Urban Life 1962-1972
Genres: Pop, R&B, Rock
 
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It used to be said that there are eight million stories in the Naked City. Here are twenty four such stories, depicting the happiness and hardships, the highs and lows of 1960s city life. All human life is here - from th...  more »

     
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All Artists: Various Artists
Title: In the Naked City: Songs of Urban Life 1962-1972
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Kent Records UK
Original Release Date: 1/1/2008
Re-Release Date: 5/27/2008
Album Type: Import
Genres: Pop, R&B, Rock
Styles: Oldies, Soul, Oldies & Retro
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 029667229920, 0029667229920

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It used to be said that there are eight million stories in the Naked City. Here are twenty four such stories, depicting the happiness and hardships, the highs and lows of 1960s city life. All human life is here - from the anticipation of arrival in a Metropolis; the hardships of employment and unemployment; the finding and losing of love; and the escapes from reality that can be found 'Up On The Roof'. Although many of these songs are set in and around New York, their message is pan-American and could just as easily apply to Chicago, Detroit or any other city where not all the inhabitants found that summertime meant that the living (or the loving) was easy. A host of soul music's most revered artists are assembled to tell this story, from Arthur Alexander to Aretha Franklin. Almost all of those who tell it sing from personal experience of having lived it. Those who feel a purchase coming on will be pleased to know that more than half of the inclusions are making their CD debut.
 

CD Reviews

Miles Archer
Miles Archer | 10/30/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Ace Records (the Kent label in this case) is the best place to start when one wants to purchase great under-rated American music. This collection of songs about urban life, mostly from the 60s, is one of the finest compilations that this label has available."