Arthur Alexander was one of the catalytic figures in the birth of Muscle Shoals as a musical hotbed, "You Better Move On" being the first national hit recorded at Rick Hall's Fame Studios, in late 1961. A profound influence on the early 1960s Beat Boom/British Invasion, Alexander's songs have been recorded by artists like The Beatles (who recorded three of his songs), The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ike & Tina Turner, Dusty Springfield, Ry Cooder & many more. This compilation includes all his early recordings for the Dot label in 1961-1962, plus his rare debut single "Sally Sue Brown"/"The Girl That Radiates That Charm" that has escaped digital reissue up till now. Alexander died unexpectedly in 1993 on the verge of a major comeback, at the age of just 53, which led to a massive revival of interest in his early recordings..........
1. Sally Sue Brown
2. The Girl That Radiates That Charm
3. You Better Move On - Single Version
4. A Shot Of Rhythm And Blues
5. Where Have You Been
6. Soldier Of Love
7. Anna (Go To Him)
8. I Hang My Head And Cry
9. Go Home Girl
10. You're The Reason
11. Dream Girl
12. I Wonder Where You Are Tonight
13. Pretty Girls Everywhere
14. Baby, Baby
15. Where Did Sally Go
16. Keep Her Guessin'
17. You Better Move On - LP Version
18. Love Letters
19. Hey! Baby
20. Funny How Time Slips Away
21. Young World
22. A Thousand Stars
23. A Hundred Pounds Of Clay
24. Lover Please
25. Love Me Warm And Tender
26. The Wanderer
27. Don't Break The Heart That Loves You
