Even at 20 years old Joss Stone admires
the who’s who of vintage soul, 70’s R&B
and Motown Pop including Al Green, Aretha Franklin, James
Brown and Natalie Cole.
“I like real singers, not just a pretty
girl dancing around or a bunch of good-looking boys,”
Stone remarked. “For me, it’s all about the
voice. That’s why I go back to these kinds of artists.
The classic soul singers and the people working today who’ve
taken to heart what they did – I feel their energy
so deeply, and they inspire me to be real.”
Tracklist:
1. "Please, Please, Please" - James Brown
2. "I Can't Stand the Rain" - Ann Peebles
3. "Never Too Much" - Luther Vandross
4. "No Diggity" - Blackstreet featuring Dr. Dre
5. "Devil's Pie" - D'Angelo
6. "Lovin' You" - Minnie Ripperton
7. "I've Got Love on my Mind" - Natalie Cole
8. "Put Your Records On" - Corinne Bailey Rae
9. "Me and Mrs. Jones" - Billy Paul
10. "Let's Stay Together" - Al Green
11. "I Only Want to be With You" - Dusty Springfield
12. "Ain't No Way" - Aretha Franklin