Soul On The Real Side Vol 18

Volume 18 pulls together another deep, soul-rich set from the Charly archives and key independent labels. It opens with Alabama teenager Ronnie McNeir and his debut disc Isn’t She A Pretty Girl, the flip to his classic oldie Sitting In My Class, then moves through in-demand cuts and fresh-to-CD finds across cities and decades.

You’ve got favourites like Ruby Andrews’ Just Loving You, tougher funky sides from Southside Movement, and Eddie Bo’s super-rare Sun Won’t Shine. There’s also a young Gwen Guthrie in the story, with the roots of Cameo heard on the 2026 edit of Keep On Trying. A properly strong collection.

1. Ronnie McNeir Isn't She a Pretty Girl 2. Bull Bygones 3. Reuben Bell Action Speaks Louder Than Words 4. Norma Jean & Ray J. I've Taken Over 5. Little Milton You Ought to Be Here with Me 6. Curtis Saint Strange Change 7. The Chants I've Been Trying 8. Doris Duke the Feeling Is Right 9. Ruby Andrews Just Loving You 10. High Society I Can't Believe 11. William Stuckey Girl, I Got You on the Run 12. Soul Mind & Body I Took Your Love (To Be True) Pt. 1 13. Southside Movement You Are the One That I Need 14. East Coast Keep on Trying (Work Hard) (2026 Edit) Mixed at "Eric's" 15. Jean Wells He Ain't Doing Bad 16. Eddie Bo Sun Won't Shine 17. Al Wilson Keep on Lovin' You 18. Al Jarreau Look What You've Done for Me 19. God's Gift to Women Groovin' 20. Roy Smith Don't Go Away