I listened to the Soul Men soundtrackCD yesterday and it’s worth a listen – I loved it.  What poignant moment I had when I heard late legend Isaac Hayes’ original recording of Stax Records “Never Say Goodbye.” I’d say ”Goodbye” is the best song on the soundtrack.

As a whole the Soul Mensoundtrack is authentic soul music and it stands solid, faithfully recreating the legendary sound and flavor associated with Stax Records at the height of its popularity in the late ‘60s through the mid-‘70s. 

The late Bernie Mac, Samuel L. Jackson and Sharon Leal offer a hilarious take on Isaac Hayes’ memorable 1972 smash “Do Your Thing” as the album’s closer.  The CD also features other stellar original Stax recordings: 1971 Top 5 R&B and Top 30 pop hit) and longtime soul man Eddie Floyd (of “Knock On Wood” fame) via the 1968 hit “I’ve Never Found A Girl (To Love Me Like You Do).” 

    Tracklist:

     1.    Soul Music – Anthony Hamilton  (2:58)

     2.    I’m Your Puppet – John Legend, Bernie Mac & Samuel L. Jackson  (4:05)

     3.    Private Number – Chris Pierce & Leela James  (3:08)

     4.    Water – Meshell Ndegeocello  (3:14)

     5.    Never Can Say Goodbye – Isaac Hayes  (5:16)

     6.    Boogie Ain’t Nuttin’ (But Gettin’ Down) – Bernie Mac & Samuel L. Jackson  (4:10)

     7.    Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In) – Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings  (2:59)

     8.    Memphis Train – Ryan Shaw  (2:53)

     9.    Comfort Me – Sharon Leal  (2:32)

   10.    You Don’t Know What You Mean (to a Lover Like Me) – The Sugarman 3 featuring Lee Fields  (3:30)

   11.    I’ve Never Found a Girl (To Love Me Like You Do) – Eddie Floyd  (2:44)

   12.    Do Your Thing – Bernie Mac, Samuel L. Jackson & Sharon Leal  (13:54)