The Verve Remixed series is great because it mixes the best tracks of the past with the the best remixers if the present (and the album art is always so awesome).
Marlena Shaw‘s original track was released in 1968.
Listen to Diplo‘s remix of California Soul:
This track and the rest of the album are available on iTunes Music Store.
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[Complete Track Listing After the Jump]
1. “Cry Me A River” (Truth & Soul Remix) – Dinah Washington
2. “Gimmie Some” (Mike Mangini Remix) – Nina Simone
3. “There Was A Time” (Kenny Dope Remix) – James Brown
4. “California Soul” (Diplo) – Marlena Shaw (LISTEN ABOVE)
5. “Take Care Of Business” (Pilooski Edit) – Nina Simone
6. “Bim Bom” (Psapp Remix) – Astrud Gilberto
7. “Tenderly” (Mocky Remix) – Anita O’ Day
8. “Tea For Two” (Chris Shaw Remix) – Sarah Vaughan
9. “Dilo Como Yo” (Antibalas Remix) – Patato & Totico
10. “Evil Ways” (Karriem Riggins Remix) – Willie Bobo
11. “Everybody Loves The Sunshine” (9th Wonder Remix) – Roy Ayers
12. “I Get A Kick Out Of You” (Cinematic Orchestra) – Ella Fitzgerald
I love this song – i recently got really hooked on it from the Dockers commercial lol. The remix is all right, i dont think it does it justice though…