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For Phil Collins’ first solo album since 2002’s “Testify” he has returned to the soul music that most inspired him as a teenager. “Going Back” features covers of some of the finest Motown and soul hits of the 1960s by artists such as The Tempations, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, and Martha Reeves and the Vandellas.

Among the musicians on the album are Bob Babbitt (bass), Eddie Willis (guitar) and Ray Monette (guitar) who were members of the legendary Funk Brothers sessions musicians that appeared on the original Motown hits.

The 18-track CD features for the most part faithful reproductions of these classic songs, with highlights including Stevie Wonder’s “Uptight (Everything’s Alright)”, the Four Tops’ “Standing in the Shadows of Love” and Martha Reeves and the Vandellas’ “Jimmy Mack.” Collins has approached this as a labour of love. For him, the project was about singing some of his favourite songs, paying homage to some musical heroes and having fun. On that level it works. It’s a nice collection of songs from a man who clearly loves the material.

If you are looking for an album with radical reinterpretations of the Motown hits, this isn’t for you. If you like Phil Collins’ voice and you are looking for a well produced and appealing collection of songs, this CD will serve you well.

Here’s the track list for “Going Back”:

1. Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue) – The Temptations
2. (Love Is Like A) Heatwave – Martha Reeves And The Vandellas
3. Uptight (Everything’s Alright) – Stevie Wonder
4. Some Of Your Lovin’ – Dusty Springfield
5. In My Lonely Room – Martha Reeves And The Vandellas
6. Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me A Little While) – Eddie Holland
7. Blame It On The Sun – Stevie Wonder
8. Papa Was A Rolling Stone – The Temptations
9. Never Dreamed You’d Leave In Summer – Stevie Wonder
10. Standing In The Shadows Of Love – The Four Tops
11. Do I Love You – The Ronettes
12. Jimmy Mack – Martha Reeves And The Vandellas
13. Something About You – The Four Tops
14. Love Is Here And Now You’re Gone – The Supremes
15. Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever – The Four Tops
16. Going To A Go-Go – Smokey Robinson And The Miracles
17. Talking About My Baby – Curtis Mayfield
18. Goin’ Back – Carole King.

A deluxe edition of “Going Back” which includes a bonus DVD is also available. The DVD contains:

1. the songs in DVD quality, plus extra tracks “Too Busy Thinking About My Baby” and “Tears of a Clown”
2. “GOING BACK…the Home Movie” video feature
3. “A Conversation With Phil Collins” video feature
4. “Heatwave” video
5. “Going Back” video.

Phil Collins’ “Going Back” is out now in the UK and due for release on September 28 in the US.

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