Another ballad is "My Everything" which works very well, as does the far superior "We Can't Stay Together" which features shared vocals with the great Shirley Brown. This is a brilliant track and Shirley really belts out this number in a way that Aretha herself would be very proud of. A pleading, soulful song on an unfaithful partner in a struggling relationship but muses that "we cannot stay together but cannot stay apart". This is a classic, gritty down to the business soul duet which has to be, for me, the best track on here. Simply essential. For Southern soul aficionados, "You're My Joy" will please with the horns, organ and style of Al Green firmly present. Lovers of Al's recent set for Blue Note, "Lay It Down" will appreciate this. Talking of things Southern, J. Blackfoot shares vocals along with the group as well as Larry Springfield and Angela Earl. This brassy, breezy number nicely contrasts with the more club orientated funk tracks. These songs, of course pays homage to the band's Memphis background and is the CD is a nod to the Stax label and museum. The mood stays down with "Just 2" but is more contemporary with some great guitar work. I heartily recommend this CD and firmly believe that there is something on here for everybody. Do not overlook.