Hitsville West: San Francisco’s Uptown Soul [coll] – [Kent Records]

The liner notes describe the history of the Villa label, on which many of these songs were recorded. These are soul gems from the 60s with that familiar upbeat sound that has a San Francisco twist to it. Many of the performers on this CD had their beginnings at assemblies and talent shows held at San Francisco???s Washington High School and Booker T. Washington Community Centre. Each of these is guaranteed to transport you to the 60s and lift your heart with its soul magic.