Those of you who have been searching for a copy of what appears to be one of rarest and most sought after soul songs this Christmas will be glad to know that as the compilation's title suggests, Ernie K Doe's 'Here Come the girls (i.e. that tune off the Boots advert that you can't get out of your head) is indeed included.

It seems to be so rare commercially that this song alone makes the modest price worth paying. But once you've managed to switch off the 'repeat' function on your stereo there is a wealth of classics waiting to educate those new to old school soul and funk.

Neatly arranged into 'sub-discs' of 'Soul,' 'Funk,' and 'Disco,' it's easy to decide which disc to play according to your mood.

Songs most familiar to this reviewer appear on Disc one – Soul. With the inclusion of Dusty Springfield's 'Son of a Preacherman,' 'Aretha Franklin's 'Respect' and Fontella Bass' 'Rescue Me' it quickly becomes apparent that this compilation has insisted on using classic old school hits rather than chosen from the multitude of contemporary covers available - which are often just as good – a rare choice in today's market and one that makes this selection all the more salivating.

So rare is it to get so many classics in one place that it's impossible not to seize the chance to add this one to your collection and the first disc oozes class, suppressed sexuality and vocals to die for.

Disc Two ups the ante. With the first layered synthesisers waahing across the dance inducing vocals of the Jackson Sisters, Linda Lyndell and 'What a Man' and Donna Summer's 'Love to Love you Baby,' what we have here is a time machine to the dreams of Saturday Night Feveresque dance floors.

Don your white jumpsuit and get out your pointing finger out because it won't be long before this disc has you going retro. The only thing missing – and once you realise it it seems to be a glaring omission from the genre – is Wild Cherry's 'Play that Funky Music,' it does seem to be the epitome of the disc's tone.

But it's a small quibble and one that doesn't detract from the enjoyment of what is included.

'Disco,' as could be expected, keeps the energy levels high with positive, spunky tunes and beats that can't help but set your feet moving. Chic's 'Good Times,' Chaka Khan's (they don't name bands like they used to!) 'I'm Every Woman' and Stacy Lattisaw's 'Jump to the Beat' will undoubtedly inspire you to jump off the couch and shake off the Winter Blues.

Whether you're looking for a CD to help you get ready for a night out, to make the time whiz by as you finish a chore, or simply something to encourage you to get the hairbrush out and practice for that 'X-Factor' audition, this is the album for you.

This CD is available to buy now in Woolworths.