The Latin Soul Of Fania Records: The Singles (2xLP)

The Latin Soul Of Fania Records: The Singles (2xLP)Celebrate a defining chapter in Latin music history with this comprehensive anthology spotlighting Fania Records groundbreaking contributions to Latin soul and boogaloo from 1965 to 1975. This 4 LP set brings together original single versions and rare cuts from legendary artists like Joe Bataan, Ray Barretto, Bobby Valentn, Ralfi Pagan, Larry Harlow, and many others. Spanning high energy boogaloo grooves to soulful Latin ballads, the collection

Celebrate a defining chapter in Latin music history with this comprehensive anthology spotlighting Fania Records’ groundbreaking contributions to Latin soul and boogaloo from 1965 to 1975. This 4-LP set brings together original single versions and rare cuts from legendary artists like Joe Bataan, Ray Barretto, Bobby Valentín, Ralfi Pagan, Larry Harlow, and many others. Spanning high-energy boogaloo grooves to soulful Latin ballads, the collection captures the innovation and cultural fire of the era.

The set is housed in a deluxe 60-page hardcover book featuring rare photos, ephemera, and insightful liner notes by producer Dean Rudland. Also included is a bonus 7-inch with rare 1967 promo cuts created for Symphony Sid’s influential WEVD NYC radio show.

Tracklist:

Side A
A1. The 125th Street Candy Store – Silent Heart (2:27)
A2. The 125th Street Candy Store – Hey Girl (2:35)
A3. Bobby Valentín – Geronimo (3:22)
A4. Willie Colón – Willie Baby (2:45)
A5. Joe Bataan – Gypsy Woman (2:32)
A6. Harvey Averne And Group Therapy – The Micro Mini (2:15)
A7. Bobby Valentín – Jumping With Symphony Sid (3:03)

Side B
B1. Monguito Santamaría – Juicy (3:02)
B2. Ray Barretto – Soul Drummers (2:40)
B3. Larry Harlow – Mess Around (2:13)
B4. The Latinaires – The Camel Walk (2:50)
B5. Bobby Quesada – Bataola Boogaloo (3:15)
B6. Joe Bataan – It's a Good Feeling (Riot) Part 1 (2:42)
B7. Orchestra Harlow – Grazin' in the Grass (Una Miradita De Amor) (3:17)

Side C
C1. Ali Baba (Louie Ramirez) – Ungawa (2:52)
C2. El Apollo Sound – Spinning Wheel (2:15)
C3. The Harvey Averne Band – Let's Get It Together This Christmas (2:31)
C4. Ronnie Marks – Some Lonely Heart (Vocal) (3:36)
C5. Ralfi Pagan – Make It With You (4:42)
C6. Joe Bataan – Shaft (3:57)
C7. Ralfi Pagan – To Say I Love You (4:05)

Side D
D1. Joe Bataan – Latin Soul Square Dance (4:18)
D2. Butter Scotch – Try Just a Little Harder (3:45)
D3. Butter Scotch – Today (3:10)
D4. Ralfi Pagan – Didn't Want to Have to Do It (3:08)
D5. W.R.L.C. – Johnny's No Good (3:23)
D6. W.R.L.C. – Blonde Latin Blues (4:27)
D7. Ralfi Pagan – Just a Little While (2:39)