Ray Charles' 1959 smash 'What I'd Say' secured him a place in music's top echelon. His unique combination of blues and gospel would eventually be christened Soul and went on to influence everyone from the Beach Boys to Stevie Wonder in a career that spanned more than 50 years. This selection features a 37 track introduction to one of the 20th Century's most enduring musical figures. Includes sleeve notes by Charles Waring (Mojo, Blues & Soul & Record Collector). Music Club. 2005.

Deluxe Edition features two audio CD's along with a DVD (PAL/Region 0) which features 11 music videos. The most definitive Kool & The Gang collection to date, 'Gangthology' features the hits, 'Celebration', 'Fresh', 'Ladies Night', 'Get Down On It', 'Jungle Boogie', 'Open Sesame' (from the soundtrack to 'Saturday Night Fever') while the second disc features on their deeper 70's classics like, 'Summer Madness' & 'Winter Sadness'. 33 tracks from one of the most influential funk bands of all time. Universal. * Please note you will need an All Code DVD player to view.