To celebrate the recent  publication in paperback of Roben Jones' much-lauded book on Memphis'  American Studios, and in collaboration with the author, Ace presents its  own stellar overview of the hits and classics that the studio created  between 1965 and 1972.The American Studio's sound is just as  much a part of Memphis' musical fabric as those of Stax and Hi (and just  as recognizable). Among those who helped make that sound are guitarists  Reggie Young and Bobby Womack, bass player Tommy Cogbill, keyboard men  Bobby Emmons and Bobby Wood, drummer Gene Chrisman and songwriters Dan  Penn, Spooner Oldham, Wayne Carson Thompson and studio-founder Chips  Moman - legends one and all.Some of the greatest worldwide hits  of the 1960s and early 70s were recorded at American, and a listing of  just the names of the artists who appear on our 24-track salute alone  read as something of a Who's Who of pop and soul, never mind the names  of those who don't.American Studios packed a lot into what was a  relatively brief life. Here are just some of its hundreds of fabulous  recordings, carefully compiled to show exactly why they are still so  revered by collectors, almost 40 years after the studio shut its doors  for the last time.