After much thought and deliberation, here are my 10 favorite Soul and R&B CD's released in 2009 along with my five honorable mention choices.  Choices are listed in alphabetical order by last name. 

Top 10 for 2009:
Lattimore Brown - Nobody Has To Tell Me (Soulscape U.K.)
Sugar Pie DeSanto - Go Go Power: The Complete Chess Singles (Kent U.K)
Eddie Hinton - Very Extremely Dangerous (Universal)
Jimmy Hughes - Steal Away: The Early Fame Recordings (Kent U.K.)
Bettye LaVette - Do Your Duty (Sundazed)
O.V. Wright - Memphis Unlimited (Universal)
Various Artists - Malaco Soul Brothers Volume 1 (Soulscape U.K.)
Various Artists - Memphis 60 (Beat Goes Public U.K.)
Various Artists - Respect: Aretha's Influences And Inspirations (Ace U.K.)
Various Artists - Toast Of The Coast 1950's R&B From Dolphin's Of Hollywood Volume 2 (Ace U.K.)

Honorable Mention:
Erma Franklin - Piece Of Her Heart (Shout U.K.)
Big John Hamilton - Are You Happy With Him (Soulscape U.K.)
Jackie Lee - The Mirwood Years (Kent U.K.)
Various Artists - Apollo Saturday Night (Collector's Choice)
Various Artists - Holy Mackerel : Pretenders To Little Richard's Throne
(Ace U.K.)

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